An Easter Prayer

God of mercy, you wash away our sins in water, you give us a new birth in the Spirit, and redeem us in the blood of Christ. As we celebrate Christ's resurrection, increase our awareness of these blessings, and renew your gift of life within us. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Fr Hasson, Fr McDermott & Fr Saniuta wish all parishioners a very Happy Easter!

Mass & Confession Times

Sunday Mass Times

Sacred Heart Church

Vigil : Saturday @ 6.00 pm

Sunday : 9 am, 11 am & 12.30 pm

St Mary’s Drumragh: Sunday at 10 am

Weekday Mass Times for this Week

Monday - Friday: 10am & 7.30 pm

Saturday: 10 am

Confession Times

Friday: 6.30 - 7.15 pm

Saturday: 10.30 am - 12.30 pm & After Vigil Mass

Sacred Heart Church

7.30 pm Mass Intentions

Monday Monica Rodgers – Month’s Mind

Tuesday Kathleen Goligy – 1st Anniversary

Friday Marie McCloskey – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms

We welcome into our Christian Community:

Oran Rullo-Hackett

Ethan Peter McGloin

Amelia Catherine Collins

Recent Deaths

We pray for the family of the following who died recently:

Breda O’Neill

May she rest in peace.

Prayer for Priests

We ask for your prayers for the following priests this week:

Sunday 21st April – Fr Colm O’Doherty

Monday 22nd April – Fr Kieran O’Doherty

Tuesday 23rd April – Fr Brian O’Donnell

Wednesday 24th April – Fr Sean O’Donnell

Thursday 25th April – Fr Francis P O’Hagan

Friday 26th April – Fr Patrick O’Hagan

Saturday 27th April – Fr David O’Kane

Parish Webcam

Have you family who are far from home this Easter? Masses and liturgies from the Sacred Heart Church are streamed live via the parish webcam. Those who live far from Omagh and those who cannot physically join us in church find the webcam a useful way to stay in touch with all that is happening in our parish community. Simply log on to www.drumragh parish.com and click on the webcam icon to watch live!

Holy Communion to Sick & Housebound

The Eucharistic Ministers will bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound who have requested it, today (Sunday) after 9 am Mass and 11 am Mass and after 10 am Mass in Drumragh.

Parish Office Closure

Please note the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. It will reopen on Thursday 25th April. All bookings for Christenings and Weddings are made through the office only. Anniversary and Month’s Mind Masses are booked in the Sacristy of the Sacred Heart Church.

Mass for Exam Students

The Pastoral Council is organising a special Mass for all those students studying for examinations in the coming months. It will take place at 6 pm on Saturday 18th May in the Sacred Heart Church. All are welcome.

Parish Survey

Thank you to all the parishioners who took the time to fill out our Survey and Census forms. Your views and opinions will help shape the Drumragh Parish of the future. If anyone still wishes to return a form, they can do so by leaving it in the boxes provided in the churches or drop it into the Parish Office.

Save The Date

We are organising a Retreat Day for our Eucharistic Ministers, Ministers of the Word and our Baptismal Team on Saturday 25th May in the Mellon Country Hotel from 11 am to 4 pm. All are welcome.

Want to Learn More About The Mass?

Walk through the Liturgy with Bishop Barron and be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. See how the Mass brings us out of the world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the church, and, most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist. ‘The Mass’ will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of Christian life. This course will take place, as before, on Wednesday evening and Thursday mornings, beginning on 8th/9th May and running for six weeks. All welcome.

First Holy Communion Dates

Sunday 12th May 2019 – Sacred Heart Church – Saint Conor’s P.S.

Saturday 18th May 2019 - St Mary’s Church, Drumragh – Sacred Heart P.S. Tattyreagh

Sunday 19th May 2019 – Sacred Heart Church – Holy Family P.S.

Saturday 8th June 2019 – St Mary’s Church, Drumragh – All Saints P.S. Tattysallagh

Quiz Night

Clanabogan Drama Circle is holding a fun quiz night in the Country Club, Clanabogan, on Friday 26th April at 8.00 pm. The quizmaster is Jackie McElhinney and it should be a great night’s craic. A prize draw will take place after the quiz with prizes galore! Come along and enjoy!

4th Tyrone Scout Group - Scout Section

We would like to invite parishioners to join us at our coffee morning in St Joseph’s Hall on Sunday 28th April from 9.30 – 2 pm. All donations are welcome and will be put towards supporting the scouting programme for our youth members. We are a self-funding group of 109 young people and 36 adult volunteers and we strive to deliver an engaging programme of fun, adventure and challenge to enable our youth to develop and grow into responsible citizens. Scouts will be on hand to talk to you about the scouting movement and serve you coffee, tea and delicious homemade treats! Come and join us for coffee, cake and craic and a journey down memory lane of scouting in Omagh!

Charity Number - NIC106239

 ‘Queen of the May’ Festival

A ’Queen of the May’ Festival will take place in Thornhill House, Culmore Road, Derry, from Friday 3 to Monday 6 May from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm daily. The festival is in keeping with the great tradition of hosting a May Altar in honour of Our Lady. All welcome!

Lough Derg

One Day Retreats begin on Saturday 4th May and continue on 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 25th, 26th and 27th. Why not take some time and space on Lough Derg personally or as a parish group this May? A NEW event for those who serve in lay parish ministry, is our Parish Ministry Day Saturday 18th May. Booking essential. Contact (0353) 71 9861518 or email: info@loughderg.org.

Safeguarding Children Contact Details for Relevant Agencies and Services

PSNI Tel: 0845 600 8000

Gateway Services (Omagh) Tel: (028) 8283 5043

Alternatively, if you or anyone you know has a child safeguarding concern in relation to any member of church personnel and wishes to report it to church authorities, please contact one of the Diocesan Designated Persons, who will report this concern to the relevant statutory authorities.

Name: Noel O’Donnell

Tel: 0759 650 0793

Name: Celine McKenna

Tel: 02871362475 or 07707311358

Omagh Music Society

Omagh Music Society presents a 'Celebration in Music' on Wednesday 15th May at 7.30 pm in Christ the King Church, Strathroy. Tickets £10, Concession £8.

Big Fundraiser in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Friday 3rd May 2019

Scraghy Community Centre, Castlederg

Music by Mini Mick & Travelling Country

Commencing @ 10.30 pm – Cover £5 – Supper Included – Donations Welcome

SMA Retreat Centre, Dromantine

Our centre is offering two short retreats:

· Awareness and Mindful Living. Conducted by Martina and Patrick Sheehan from 10 am on Friday 10th May to Sunday 12th May at 2 pm.

· Forgiveness; the journey from hurt to healing, freedom and peace. Conducted by Fr Des Corrigan SMA on Saturday 22nd June from 9.30 am to 5 pm.

Contact 028 3082 1964 or email: admin@ dromantineconference.com

St Joseph’s Hall

Mon 7 pm Adult Irish Dance Class for Retired Dancers.

Tues 9 am/10 am Weightwatchers

2.30 pm Colmcille Club

9 pm Bingo - Jackpot £1000

Wed 5.45 pm - Baxter School of Dancing

8 pm St Joseph’s Ladies Club

Thur 7.30 pm Bowls Club

Sat 1.45 pm Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing

St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan

· Baxter Irish Dancing Class Every Tuesday 6.15 – 7.30 pm. Enquiries to 0780 876 3185

· Bowls Every Wednesday @ 8.15 pm

· Youth Club Every Friday: Juniors 7 – 8.30 pm & Seniors 8.30 – 10 pm