The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ 7th June 2026
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 7th June 10.00am Kathleen Edwards
Sunday 7th June 12Noon Brendan Harron
Monday 8th June 10.00am Jim Healy
Monday 8th June 7.30pm Christine McCormick
Wednesday 10th June 10.00am Gerard McCarron
Wednesday 10th June 7.30pm Marlena McGowan
Thursday 11th June 10.00am Liam Kennedy
Thursday 11th June 7.30pm John Hegarty
Friday 12th June 7.30pm Martin Campbell
Saturday 13th June 6.00pm Anne Doherty
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; William McCafferty- Hatmore & Liam Ferry- Elmgrove
Baptisms: We Welcome into the family of God: Conan McMenamin-Anderson, Matilda McLaughlin, Myles McLaughlin & & Fíadh Nelson
Parish Baptismal Dates: Please note Saturday Baptisms are at 3.30pm
The next available Baptism dates are 19th September & 3rd & 17th October
To book a Baptism please contact the Parish office on 028-71262301 during office hours or 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 02871262301. For urgent sick calls for those in hospital, please ask duty nurse on the ward to call hospital chaplain. Thank you.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2623.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £827.00
The Parish Office: Please contact the parish office during office hours to arrange all Anniversary and Months Mind Masses, as well as to book Baptisms & Weddings. Please call the parish office by 12Noon on Thursdays with names for weekend Anniversary list. The Parish Office is open Monday- Friday from 9am to 2.30pm, Tel: 028-71262301 or via email at longtower@derrydiocese.org. For urgent sick calls, please use the office telephone number at all times.
Diocesan Vocations Intercession: We pray for the men who will serve the Church as priests of our diocese, that their faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist will be strengthened as they share the Body and Blood of Christ with their brothers and sisters.
Annual Service of Intercession for the Dead takes place in the City Cemetery, this Sunday, 7th June at 3pm. Please be in position at 2.30 pm. Families are asked to bring their own holy water to the Cemetery for the blessing of the graves. At the appropriate time Bishop McKeown will ask a representative of each family to sprinkle their family grave (and neighbouring grave if there is no-one present). There will be no holy water in the Cemetery. 150 car parking spaces will be made available for Blue Badge holders within the Cemetery. There will be no vehicle access to the cemetery until 1pm to facilitate preparations for the service. Access will only be given to those who have registered with gates remaining open until 2pm. Those who have secured a space must be in place by 2pm, as there will be no access for vehicles after this time. Other car parking is available for blue badge holders at St Mary’s Church, Creggan, St Cecilia’s College and Celtic Park. Booking is not required, and access will only be given to vehicles that display a current Disability Blue Badge Permit on arrival. For visitors parking outside the cemetery, we ask that you please park in appropriate areas and be considerate of people living in the area. Do not block roadways, footpaths, or gateways when parking. This is an important time of prayer for families who are remembering loved ones, and we ask that everyone is respectful and mindful of other visitors during the service. We encourage you to arrive in good time, and adhere to the advice of the stewards. We would greatly appreciate cooperation with staff to ensure everyone can have safe & easy access to this time of prayer. The service will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvtk3PsOheU.
Parish Cell- In June we will be introducing the parish cell system with prayer/faith meetings taking place initially in Aras Colmcille (Wee Nuns) on the 1st Floor (upstairs). You are warmly invited to join the weekly cell meetings. There will be two sessions, starting Monday 8th June after 7.30pm Mass and on Tuesday 9th June after 10am mass. The sessions last approx. 1½ hrs & will continue on a weekly basis. Everyone welcome.
St Columba’s Church, Long Tower, Annual Parish Draw 2026: We would kindly ask that all remaining ticket returns be left in the parish office no later than 12 Noon this Monday 8th June. We would like to take this opportunity to say a very big and sincere thank you to all who sold and bought tickets for our Columba Day Draw, it really is appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.
💙 St Columba’s Day 2026- Just a heads up of what will be happening to celebrate the ‘holy patron of our town’ at Long Tower. 💛 Fri 5th June: Family Fun Day – Long Tower School Playground: 1pm – 3pm; Céilí Mór in Lower School Hall: 8pm – 10pm. 💛 Monday 8th: All-Night Vigil of Adoration: 8pm – 6.30am. FEAST OF ST COLUMBA – Tuesday 9th June, 7am Mass at Hawthorn Tree; 10am Mass for Schools and Families; 6.30pm: Vespers at Bell Tower, Lumen Christi College; 7pm: Rosary in Irish at Calvary; 7.30pm: Mass of St Columba to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Consecration of Long Tower Church celebrated by Fr John Joe Duffy, PP Creeslough, followed by procession to St Columba’s Well, Annual Draw & refreshments in LT Lower School Hall.
Ministers and priests from the city’s Christian churches will gather this Sunday 7th June, to honour our city’s Patron Saint, St Columba. The interdenominational service begins at 4.15pm in St Augustine’s Church of Ireland, on the Walls. The main address will be delivered by the Catholic Bishop of Derry, Dr Donal McKeown. We invite you to join us as members of a ‘Columban family’ celebrating our ancient Christian heritage in this shared city. The event is scheduled ahead of the June 9th Feast Day of St Columba – Cholm Cille.
The Long Tower Parish recognises and upholds the dignity and rights of all children and is committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing. We are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church and recognise that we also have a special responsibility towards all vulnerable people who are members of our faith community. Our parish safeguarding representatives are Ms Josephine Brown and Ms Jennifer Kearney. If you have any concerns with regard to safeguarding children or adults in need of protection within the Church please contact Marie O’Kane, Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Tel: NI 075 96500 793 / ROI (0044) 75 96500 793 or at mariegormley@derrydiocese.org. Additional contact numbers: N Ireland PSNI: 101 or Social Services WHSCT Tel +442871314090 (Ask for Duty Social Worker).
Diocese Of Derry Lough Derg Pilgrimage 2026: The Three-Day Pilgrimage will take place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July. Lough Derg welcomes people seeking prayer, peace, reflection and renewal, offering an opportunity to step away from the pace of daily life and make space for God. For those availing of the bus transport (from St Eugene’s Cathedral via Strabane and Lifford) the cost is £95 / €110, including bus transport. Booking form/full details are available at derrydiocese.org/lough-derg.
Viatores Christi (VC) Lay Missionaries are visiting parishes in the Derry Diocese this year. VC was founded in Dublin in 1960 and has sent over 2000 lay missionary volunteers overseas to share their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm. Our roles are varied, based on the need identified by our partners, for example education, agriculture, social work, healthcare, ICT, pastoral and project support. Next Volunteer Info Day; Emmaus Room, St Patrick’s, Pennyburn, Derry BT487QL, Sat 13th June 2026, 2.00 to 4.30pm. For rsvp or further information email sally@viatoreschristi.com or Phone Sally + 353 87 2745422 or Peigi Canavan +44 7725 751359.
Eucharistic Marian Procession, Saturday 13th June, 12noon St Mary’s Chapel, Creggan, ending at Celtic Park. You and your family are warmly invited to come along and join in!
Human Life International Talk in St Trea’s Church, 140 Aughrim Road, Castledawson, Newbridge, Co Derry, next Tuesday, 9th June at 7.30pm: ‘The Holy Face of Jesus’, a devotion for our times. Learn about the saints, popes, miracles and promises (including specific protection on YOUR town) associated with this devotion. Holy Face relic and blessed oil available. For further information, tel: 00353852525612.
Prostrate Ourselves Before the Lord; Hosted by Patrick McCrystal, Executive Director of Human Life International (Ireland), Friday 12th June at 7pm at Pio House, St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh, Derry. An evening of encouragement, proclamation, repentance, seeking God’s mercy for our nation and prayer for healing. All Welcome.
All-Ireland Rally for Life takes place in Belfast on Saturday 4th July. Please join us to make a stand to protect Ireland’s unborn babies. Coaches will be travelling from towns across Northern Ireland. To book your seat contact 02890278484/ 07592280522 or email info@preciouslife.com.
Sean Davis “4 Day Outdoor Summer Fun Soccer Academy” takes place at Templemore Sports Complex on Monday 6th to Thursday 9th July 2026. Boys and girls aged 5 to 18 years are welcome. Times: 10:00 am to 3.00 pm. For further details Tel. Sean Davis FAI, IFA, FA European A Licence Coach on 07787791880.
The next ‘Rosary on the Coast’ will be this Sunday 7th June at 3pm on Lisfannon Strand, Buncrana. Everyone welcome.
Rachel’s Vineyard: Have you been affected or hurt by abortion? If so, please contact Michelle on 07871765181.
