Last week, as you know, our Churches reopened for private prayer and it was wonderful to see people come and go and rediscover the joy of that little bit of peace we can find when we withdraw from the world for a few moments.  Of course, over these past few months we’ve all withdrawn more than ever before, and as the lockdown regulations begin to slowly ease, please do try to remain careful at all times.  It might be hard for us to not rush back to normality as soon as possible, but with a little caution and slow steps we’ll know normality very very soon, but we’ll be well and happy to enjoy it.

In parish news, St Mary’s Church in Stewartstown will be closed for the next two weeks to allow the planned repainting and redecoration take place inside.  It’s necessary to erect scaffolding and cover large sections of the Church for this work, hence the need to close completely, but hopefully the result will be well worth the inconvenience.  Thank you for your support for this work and for your understanding.

With every blessing,
Fr Eugene O’Neill, PP