On Tuesday 11th February we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes which is also the annual World Day for the Sick. We’re all familiar with eh Grotto of Lourdes which has been the scene for numerous miraculous healings of body and countless more healings of mind and spirit through the courage and peace, the acceptance and hope that is found through the intercession of Our Lady. Sickness is one of the harshest realities for so many of our lives, and the pain of ill health effects those who suffer directly from illness but also those who care for them, love them and hold them as their dearest of friends in life. On the World Day for the Sick we’re all encouraged to spare a prayer for those who most need God’s grace and blessing – the sick themselves that they may have healing or strength, for their families that they may have courage and care at their core, for all those who work in our health services that God may give them the grace to love as he does wherever it is needed most. In honour of the World Day for the Sick the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be available for anyone who wishes to receive it after the 7.30pm Novena Mass on Monday 10th February in St Mary & St Joseph’s Church, Brackaville. Your request for anointing is private between you and God and everyone from within or outside the Parish is most welcome to come along.
With best wishes – Fr O’Neill
MASSES WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA WEBCAM AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES
Saturday: 6.00pm (Vigil Mass for Sunday)
Sunday: 9.30am
Holydays: 10.00am – subject to change
Weekday Mass: Friday: 10.00am
Divine Mercy Chaplet – Friday after 10am Mass
MASS WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA WEBCAM AT THE FOLLOWING TIME
Sunday: 11.00a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays 10.00am – 7.00pm
Month’s Mind Masses and First Anniversary Masses are currently being held in St Mary & St Joseph’s Church, Brackaville on Monday evenings at 7.30pm or Friday evenings at 7.30pm (by arrangement and subject to availability) or on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings at 10.00am. They are also celebrated in the Church of the Holy Family on Friday mornings at 10.00am or at any of the weekend Masses. Month’s Mind Masses are offered in St Mary’s Church, Stewartstown on Sunday mornings at 11.00am or on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm (by arrangement and subject to availability) and First Anniversary Masses on Sundays at 11am.
The following Masses have been requested during the coming months:
9th February – 9.30am – Gerard Talbot – 1st Av
10th February – 7.30pm – Benny Corr – 1st Av
14th February – 7.30pm – Margaret Laird – MM
15th February – 6.00pm – Caiti O’Neill – MM
Please note there will be no Weekday Mass from 17th – 21st February – Month’s Mind Masses or First Anniversary Masses can be booked for the week before or after this week. Many thanks for your understanding.
24th February – 7.30pm – Kevin Donnelly – MM
28th Ferbuary – 7.30pm – Susie Donnelly – MM
7th March – 7.30pm – John Savage – 1st Av
7th March – 7.30pm – Caolan Devlin – 1st Av
8th March – 6.00pm – Eileen Nixon – 1st Av
10th March – 7.30pm – Colette O’Farrell – 1st Av
10th March – 7.30pm – Jarlath Ferguson – 1st Av
29th April – 10.00am – Michael Donnelly – 1st Av
1st August – 7.30pm – Jody O’Neill – 1st Av