Pentecost Sunday    19^th May 2024

 

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 19^th May 10.00am          Hugh Mailey

Sunday 19^th May 12Noon           Magdeline Nelis

Monday 20^th May 7.30pm           Rosaleen Doherty

Tuesday 21^st May 7.30pm           John Doherty

Wednesday 22^nd May 7.30pm    Sarah Wray

Thursday 23^rd May 10.00am      Patsy Ferguson

Thursday 23^rd May 7.30pm        Dessie Duffy

Friday 24^th May 7.30pm            Carol McShane

                    

Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Damien McCloskey- Australia

 

 

Baptisms: We Welcome into the family of God; Daniel Cullen & Ellie Carr. To book a Baptism, please contact the parish office on 028-71262301 for available dates.

 

 

LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO               £2500.00

LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO           £555.00

 

 

The Parish Office: You can contact the Parish Office by phone on 028-71262301 (during office hours) or via email longtower@derrydiocese.org.

 

 

 

Visitation of the Sick at Home & in Hospital. For urgent sick calls to those at home please contact the parish office on 028-71262301 or 02871262894. For urgent sick calls for those in hospital, please ask the duty nurse on the ward to call the Hospital Chaplain.

 

 

 

St Columba’s Church, Long Tower, Annual Parish Draw; Tickets are available from parish office, price £5/per ticket. The draw will take place on Sunday 9^th June, St Columba’s Feast Day. 1^st prize £2400.00, 2^nd prize £1000.00, 3^rd prize £500.00, 4^th prize £300.00, 5^th prize £200.00. Promoters prize of £100.00. Anyone interested in becoming a promoter or anyone wishing to purchase tickets please contact the parish office on 02871-262301 Monday – Friday 10.00am – 2.00pm or via email longtower@derrydiocese.org. Thank you for your support.

 

 

 

An Audio-Visual tour of the Long Tower Church is available. The guide which is narrated by Bishop Donal McKeown, offers a great insight into the history and sacredness of our beautiful Church. If you’re hosting visitors or you simply want to deepen your own appreciation, why not try the audio guide, priced at just £2.00. For further details, call into Aras Cholmcille in the grounds of The Long Tower Church or email darinaghboyle15@gmail.com.

 

 

Cemetery Sunday: The Annual Service of Intercession for the Dead will take place in the City Cemetery on Sunday, 30 June 2024 at 3.00 pm.

 

 

 

We Congratulate the P.4 pupils from Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir & Ballougry Primary schools who celebrated the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in Long Tower on Saturday 18^th May. Thanks to all who made the occasion so special. We hope you all had a lovely day!

 

 

First Holy Communion for P.4 pupils of Long Tower Primary School will take place on Friday 24^th May 2024 at 1.30pm.

 

First Holy Communion for P.4 pupils of Nazareth House Primary School will take place on Friday 31^st May 2024 at 1.30pm.

 

 

 

St Columba’s Gift Shop: We have a variety of First Holy Communion cards and gifts available as well as candles and other mementos. For further enquiries please contact Sheila Doyle/ Jim Doherty (via the Parish Office 028-7126230 or Sacristy 028-71261946) who will be happy to help.

 

 

Friday 31^st May- Feast of The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Healing Mass for the sick through the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes- Friday 31^st May at 7.00pm at Our Lady’s Grotto, Lecky Road– (Please note there will be No 7.30pm Evening Mass in Long Tower). Everyone is invited to join the local community at the Mass at Our Lady’s Grotto, Lecky Road.

 

 

 

Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Joe Walsh Tours – Group Leader- Maria Bradley accompanied by Spiritual Director Fr. John Forbes- 7 nights direct from Belfast: 10^th July- 17^th July, cost £879.00 per person. Price includes full board and return coach travel to Belfast International airport with pick up points in Derry, Strabane, Gortin and Greencastle. For further information or to book please contact Maria Bradley on 028-81648357 or WhatsApp – 07768395038.

 

 

 

Silent Retreat: Theme: “If you but knew the gift of God…” Preached by: Fr. Kilian Byrne, Foyer of Charity. Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry, 3^rd – 9^th June, £350 full board. Contact Helen on 00353 86 1678027/hellywilliams@gmail.com www.foyerofcharity.ie. A privileged time to come away and listen to the Spirit of God – Who is Love. Silence, prayer, teachings & liturgy of the Church.

 

Carmelite Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 22nd August – 8 nights – Cost €979 Euro.  For booking forms / further details telephone 028-71 262512.

Carmelite Pilgrimage to The Shrines of France: 16^th September-7nights £1449.00 For booking forms / further details telephone 028-71 262512.

 

 

 

Fr. Liam Donnelly – 60th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. To mark this special occasion, Fr. Liam will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving on Friday 21st June at 7.00pm in Church of Our Lady Mercy, Lavey. Refreshments will be served afterwards in Lavey Club. Everyone is invited to attend.

 

 

 

Adoption – Could you be part of a child’s journey?  The Western Trust is holding a Virtual Information event about Adoption, Tuesday 28^th May, 3.00 – 5.00pm.  This will be held online via Microsoft Teams.  If you would like to join the online event, please contact Colette McCann Social Worker on 07879803297 or 028 82835114.

 

 

 

Foster Care Fortnight runs from Monday 13^th – Sunday 26^th May 2024, and highlights how fostering transforms lives. At HSC NI Foster Care, there are lots of ways people can get involved including short-term support, emergency care placement, supported lodgings/STAY, or long-term care. We welcome enquiries and applications from all backgrounds. Could you foster? For more information, call HSC NI Foster Care on 0800 0720 137 or visit adoptionandfostercare.hscni.net.

 

 

 

An Evening of Conversation & Music – Celebrating 125 Years of The Sacred Heart Church, Omagh: Wednesday 22^nd May, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.  St Mary’s Hall. (Entrance at back of Sacred Heart Church at the graveyard).  Admission Free – Limited Tickets. We invite you to join us for a special Evening of Conversation and Music celebrating 125 Years of The Sacred Heart Church, Omagh.  Joining us on the evening will be local Musicians and native Priests of Drumragh. You can book a ticket for this event through this Link https://bit.ly/sacredheartchurch125 or call the Parish Office on 028 82 242092.

 

 

 

All Ireland Rosary Rally – Knock – June 1^st– The All Ireland Rosary Rally is back this year on Saturday, 1^st June in Knock. The day begins with a Marian Conference at 9.30 am in St John’s Centre. Bishop Phonsie Cullinan will be the main Celebrant of the 3pm Mass which will include Anointing of the Sick. Confessions are available throughout the day, and there will be rosary and scapular-making workshops in the marquee. For more information please visit www.AllIrelandRosaryRally.com.

 

 

 

Summer Concert with Canticle, the Choir of the Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s University. We are thrilled to announce details of our forthcoming Summer Concert, Sunday 2 June at 7pm. The singers and musicians of Canticle Sacred Music Society will provide a rich programme of sacred and traditional music, with contributions from our student string quartet, our Irish traditional ensemble, and celebrated soprano, Eilis Fox.   Our good friend, Rev Steve Stockman, will host us in Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, with light refreshments afterwards by Mosaic Cafe.  All monies raised from tickets, priced at just £10 each, will help support our choir tour to Italy in June. Please follow the link to secure your ticket early for what is sure to be a popular event!  https://fixr.co/event/canticle-summer-concert-tickets-82467491.

 

 

 

Sanctuary of St Patrick- 2024 Pilgrimage Season- Three Day Pilgrimage from Friday-31^st May – Thursday 15^th August. Admission €80.00. Booking Advised, concessions available for students, seniors & groups. Quiet Day- Friday 13^th September- cost €35.00 per person. Lakeshore Pilgrimage- Sunday 26^th May & Sunday 1^st September – cost €25.00 per person. One Day Retreat dates available during May, August & September- cost €45.00 per person, concessions available for groups, booking is essential. For further details to book, Tel: (00353) 719861518 or email info@loughderg.org.

 

 

 

St Vincent de Paul – Pop-up, pre loved Furniture Shop, open Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10am – 2pm, 4 Elagh Buiness Pk, Buncrana Rd, Derry. We are looking for  second-hand furniture: Please contact us and we will gladly collect and reuse your pre-loved furniture.  Tel:028 71 265489.  SVP: Help us help others.