1st July - Feast of St Oliver Plunkett
On Tuesday 1st July we celebrate the Feast of St Oliver Plunkett, one of the patron Saints of our Diocese, who gave his life on 1st July 1681 at the scaffold in Tyburn, dying a martyr’s death and dying as a victim of hatred. His life, like the lives of all the martyrs, typifies the life of service of God and of God’s people that we’re all asked to try to copy in our days and lives. All we’re asked to do is to think about our words and ways and ask do they give glory to God, and do they bring people closer to God by bringing a little bit of the essence of God to their lives? Few of us will ever emulate the greatness of the martyrs, but a little sacrifice every day can still bring so much goodness to the world and show others that in a sometimes violent and hate filled world the ways of God can bring hope and dignity, care and love where it is needed most. St Oliver lived in a volatile time, just like we do, and for years his Feast was a day of prayer for peace in our own land. This year, why not make it a day when we pray for peace in those parts of the world that most need it now, then his Feast and his life can continue spreading good 4 centuries alter.
The relic of St Oliver Plunkett will be present at 7.30pm Mass on Monday 30th June and at 10.00am Mass on Tuesday 1st July in St Mary & St Joseph’s Church for all those who wish to venerate it.
With best wishes – Fr O’Neill
Mass Times
Holy Family Church Coalisland
Coalisland
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
St Mary & St Joseph’s Brackaville
Brackaville
St Mary’s Church Stewartstown
Stewartstown
MASS WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA WEBCAM AT THE FOLLOWING TIME
Sunday: 11.00a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays 10.00am – 5.00pm