Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 10th July 2022
Anniversary & Month’s Mind Masses
Mass will be offered for the following people on the occasion of an Anniversary or Month’s Mind. We remember them, their families and loved ones in our prayers.
Sunday 10th July 12Noon Smyth & Hofmeister Families
Monday 11th July 7.30pm Josephine Swail
Thursday 14th July 10.00am Bobby McConomy
Friday 15th July 7.30pm Gerard Crockett
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Christopher Lindsay- Tivoli Park, Foyle Springs, Danny McGowan- Marlborough Avenue & Christine McCaul- Glenvale Park
Baptisms: We welcome into the family of God; Avery Campbell, Esmé Maxwell, Cóan Sweeney & Jack Collins
Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office for dates.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £1680.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £531.00
Parish Office: You can contact the Parish Office by Phone on 028-71262301 or via email longtower@derrydiocese.org. The parish office will be closed for Bank Holiday next Tuesday & re-open on Wednesday at 9.00am.
Visitation of the Sick. For urgent sick calls please contact the parish office on 028-71262301 or 02871262894.
Social Café: come along for a chat, tea/coffee in aid of mental health, every Tuesday after 10am Mass in Aras Cholmcille. Everyone welcome.
Diocesan Prayer for Vocations
Lord Jesus Christ, gentle shepherd, you know your sheep, and you know how to reach their hearts. Give to the people of the diocese of Derry hearts that are open to the call of the Holy Spirit. Speak to the hearts of the faithful men and women of our diocese, that they may hear your call to follow you and serve your people as priests, consecrated religious and consecrated virgins. Awaken in them the courage to answer: “Here I am, Lord. Send me.” St. Eugene, pray for us. St. Columba, pray for us. St. John Vianney, pray for us.
Friday 15th July– Feast Day of St Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
‘When we pray, the voice of the heart must be heard more than the proceedings from the mouth’.
Saturday 16th July- Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel;
‘Oh, Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of Heaven. Oh, Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.
Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother.
Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity, (mention your request).
There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands,’ (3 times). Amen.
The Net June 2022 Sharing the fruits of the faith in the Derry Diocese, the June 2022 edition of ‘The Net’ is now available on the Diocesan website – https://www.derrydiocese.org/publications/the-net/the-net-june-2022.pdf.
The Diocese of Derry Privacy Notice: The Diocese of Derry complies with GDPR regulations. A privacy notice is available on the Parish website or by contacting the Parish Office. Live stream and recordings of Mass and Services in St Columba’s Church, Long Tower are available online. Parishioners should note that the first 4 rows of seats are visible online in St Columba’s Church, Long Tower.
Safeguarding Notice: If you have any concerns with regard to the Safeguarding of children or adults in need of protection within the Church please contact Marie Gormley, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) at 07596500793/07707311358 or at the Safeguarding Office, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6UJ or PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) 101 or Social Services: Gateway Services, Western HSC Trust, 71314090 and ask for the Duty Social Worker.
Lough Derg Re-Opens: Lough Derg welcomes Pilgrims again with a full Pilgrimage programme this summer. Three Day Pilgrimage: 1st June – 15th August. Booking advised. Concessions available for students, seniors and groups. One Day Retreats and guided Pilgrim Path experience: dates in May and late August through September. Booking essential. All booking information at www.loughderg.org, email info@loughderg.org or telephone 0(0353) 71 9861518.
One-Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg: Pioneer Association and Friends are organising a bus from Derry to Lough Derg for a One Day Pilgrimage on Saturday 10th September 2022. Save the date! No charge for the bus but the charge for Lough Derg facilities will be £40 per person. If interested please ring Andrew on 71352285.
The Iosas Centre Cafe in Muff (adjacent to White Oaks) is starting a Sunday Carvery starting on 3rd July, serving meals from 12.30pm-3.00pm. Delicious starters, mains and desserts, using our own organic vegetables. Booking is recommended and take away is available. (1 course €12.50/2 courses €15.50/3 courses €19.50). Tel:- 0749384866. Why not finish your afternoon with a walk in our beautiful Celtic Prayer Garden.
National Grandparents Pilgrimage at the Shrine of our Lady of Knock, also celebrating the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, Sunday 24 July. Anointing of the Sick 2.30pm. Mass 3.00pm, followed by Rosary. Children’s Prayer Appeal: Children are invited to write a prayer for their grandparent(s) or for someone in their life who is an ‘elderly person’. Prayers can be sent to Knock Shrine and all intentions will be remembered during the liturgy. May St. Joachim and St. Anne, Parents of Mary, Grandparents of Jesus bless you all the days of your life.
The Millennium Forum has launched a monthly Access Newsletter, to inform people of the facilities at the Forum and about upcoming accessible events. The newsletter can be viewed on our website in our News section or sent directly by email. If you would like to receive the Newsletter via email please contact lisal@millenniumforum.co.uk
Gamblers Anonymous: Is gambling affecting your life? Perhaps we can help. Call us on 028 7135 1329.
Accord’s free and confidential ‘Relationships Support Phone Line’ for marriages, families and relationships offers support to those experiencing extra pressure due to social restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The three numbers are: Accord CLG – 01 531 3331, Accord Dublin – 01 905 9555, Accord NI – 028 9568 0151 or 00353 1 531 3331.
Radio Maria Ireland is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – Listen via TV on Saorview – Channel 210 and Freeview – Channel 826; Download our FREE APP – “Radio Maria Ireland”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie or via PHONE – get live radio feed by telephoning +353 (0) 1 437 3277 (no extra charges apply). Please join our growing faith family.
Webcams Around the country, some parish churches and cathedrals have installed webcams for the broadcast of Mass and these can be accessed on the following websites; https://www.churchmedia.tv/ https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras// https://www.parishwebsites.ie
