Parish News for Sunday 28th Oct 2007

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
Rev John Doherty PP Tel: 028 7188 2274
Rev Paul Farren Tel: 028 7188 3247

The Pharisee and the Publican

Why did the Lord condemn the Pharisee for his prayer? Surely nothing can be wrong with fasting; Christ himself fasted for forty days when he began his career. And where is the evil in tithing? If any pastor could count on a tenth of every parishioner’s earnings, he would present his parish for collective canonisation! However, the Pharisee’s prayer, fasting and almsgiving were not done for others – they were done for himself.

And the Lord praised the hated tax-gatherer for his prayer. Not only was he no giver of tithes; he was an avid extortioner. Something must have happened to him to make him realise that his injustice to others was sin, because that is what he was now calling himself: a sinner. His prayer reached out to a forgiving Father.

Last week’s Collection was £1,372.00. Many thanks.

Anniversary
The 7.00pm Mass in the Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday will be the Month’s Mind Mass for the late John Devine, Ballymagorry.

Thursday 1st November is the Feast of All Saints, a holyday of obligation. Masses are as follows:
Sacred Heart Church: Vigil on Wednesday at 7.00pm and Thursday at 11.30am
St. Mary’s, Cloughcor: 9.15am
St. Joseph’s, Glenmornan: 10.15am

Friday 2nd November, is the Feast of All Souls. Masses are as follows:
Sacred Heart Church: 10.00am and 7.30pm
St. Mary’s, Cloughcor: 7.00pm
St. Joseph’s, Glenmornan: 8.00pm

November Service for the Dead
A Service for the Dead will take place on Sunday 4th November in the Sacred Heart Church at 5.00pm. Similar services in
St. Mary’s, Cloughcor and St. Joseph’s, Glenmornan will be announced next Sunday.

A Collection for the Sisters of Nazareth will be taken up at all Masses on Thursday 1st November. Please use the appropriate envelope provided.

The following are asked to assist as collectors and church cleaners during the month of November:

SACRED HEART CHURCH:
Collectors:
Saturday 7.00pm:- Manus McLaughlin, Liam Ward, Lawrence Doherty Snr and Tony McDaid.
Sunday 11.30am:- Denis Hegarty.

Cleaners: Team F.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, CLOUGHCOR:
Collectors:
Brendan Conway.

Altar Society & Cleaners:
Martina McCauley.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH, GLENMORNAN:
Collectors:
Patsy McGonigle.

Altar Society:
Rosemary Devine.

Our thanks are due to all who served the parish in any way during the month of October.

Macmillan Cancer Support
A Complementary Health Fair in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care will take place on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November between 11.00am and 6.00pm at Kelly’s Inn between Omagh and Ballygawley. There will be over 40 stalls offering such treatments as Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Acupuncture, Indian Head Massage, Swiss Reflex Treatment and many more. Entrance fee is £5.
For further information or to reserve a stall contact Margaret on 0771 4014 757 or Paul on 0780 1307 078.

Owen Roe O’Neill’s G.A.C.
Sunday 28th October – Tyrone ACL Division 3: Clogher v Owen Roe’s [Reserves 2.15pm and Seniors at 3.45pm].
Wednesday 31st October – Halloween Fancy Dress Spooktacular in the Club from 7.30pm.
Friday 9th November º Charity Quiz Nite in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind. All new quizzers welcome.
Monday 12th November – Full Committee Meeting at 8.00pm.
Saturday 17th November – Owen Roe’s Annual Presentation Dinner Dance in the Fir Tress Hotel. Music by Barba Papa. Tickets on sale soon.
Sunday 25th November – Club’s AGM.

Prayer for Priests

Eucharist: a prayer inspired by the Mass

O Lord!
Look into our hearts this day and read us
Look in our souls this day and hear us
When we thrust out our hands for help - hold us
When we open our arms for love - embrace us
When we bow our heads to thee - bless us
When we give of ourselves - come to us. Amen.
Judith Ann Pounder

Lord Jesus, bless all priests and give them grace to do your great work on earth. Keep them, Lord, close to your heart and under the shadow of your protection. Bless their labours for you and grant that their harvest of souls may be a source of joy and consolation to them during life and may merit an everlasting reward for them in death, that having led many souls to you they may see you to face to face. Amen.

Telephone numbers if you feel you cannot cope

Samaritans - 0845 790 9090

Zest - a counselling service offering free support to those who feel suicidal, friends and loved ones who have been affected by suicide and those who self harm. Telephone 7126 6999 or e-mail. zestni@yahoo.co.uk

Prayer for the Suicidal

O Eternal Father, we pray for all those who are suicidal.
May Your loving hand guide and protect them
so they receive the help they need,
preventing them from dying from suicide.
Let them know that we need them and love them,
show them Your love Lord Jesus.
Remind them that they are very special people,
filling their minds with beautiful memories.
Give them everything they need so as to ease their pain,
grant that they may find hope, comfort, guidance
and healing in every way possible.
Let them feel our love, and Your love,
carry them when they are weary.
Embrace them and let Your love
shine down upon them always. Amen.