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“Do not be afraid; He has risen from the dead” These are the sacred words that the Angel of Light declared to the women at the sepulchre where Jesus had been buried three days before. He had defied death’s power and all human means to hold him in the tomb with the ‘great stone’ sealed with mortar. As Saint Paul remarks, Jesus was beyond human flesh, his former self destroyed and glorified by his Father, never to die again, “his life now with God”. Insightfully, he also reveals how we are connected to the death and resurrection of Jesus through our baptism, which helps reassure and soothe any fears we have of dying. Because in baptism, “we went into the tomb with him and joined him in death” so that we would be given a second chance to live a new life through his resurrection. In other words, a lifetime of wrong thoughts, words and actions will be crucified and wiped out to allow us to rise and unite with His glorified body. Therefore, do not be afraid, for Jesus is waiting to greet us all on our return to ‘Galilee’. Matthew 28:1-10, St Paul to the Romans 6:3-11
Fr. Gerard, Fr. Stephen, Fr. John & Fr. Peter would like to wish everyone a very Happy & Holy Easter Season.
Sincere thanks to everyone who has helped and to all who have participated in any way with the Easter Ceremonies, it is very much appreciated.
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Easter Sunday 31st March 2024
EASTER WEEK
Mass Times: Morning Mass at 10.00am, Monday 1st to Friday 5th April.
Please note there will be NO Evening Mass from Monday 1st to Friday 5th April inclusive. Normal Masses resume on Saturday 6th April.
Confessions resume on Saturday 6th April at 5pm.
There will be NO Adoration in Long Tower Church on Wednesday 3rd April.
Support Trocaire This Lent: Please return your donations as soon as possible.
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 31st March 10.00am Paddy Breslin
Sunday 31st March 12Noon John Coyle
Thursday 4th April 10.00am Tim & Joe Meehan & Colette Sheerin
Saturday 6th April 6.00pm Liam Nelis
Sunday 7th April 12Noon Eddie Ryan
Monday 8th April 7.30pm Kevin Deehan
Tuesday 9th April 7.30pm Ann Long
Wednesday 10th April 7.30pm Rose Irvine
Saturday 13th April 6.00pm Billy Friel
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Colbert Byrne- Dove Gardens & Jackie Kelly- Carnhill
Baptisms: We welcome into the family of God; Molly Devine, ReggieRyan-McNaught & Ceádagh- Rae Doherty. To book a Baptism, please contact the parish office for dates.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2142.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £675.00
The New Parish Collection Envelopes have now been issued. If you still have not received your envelopes please telephone or call at the parish office the week beginning Monday 8th April during office hours 9.00am -2.30pm Monday-Friday, Tel: 028-71262301. Alternatively, please also check at the sacristy during Mass times, particularly if you live outside the parish. Gift Aid: –We would like to ask you to consider Gift Aiding the donations you make to the Long Tower Church. This means we reclaim the tax on your donation from the Inland Revenue – it doesn’t cost you anything extra but is an invaluable additional source of income for the Parish. Please contact the Parish Office on 02871 262301 or email longtower@derrydiocese.org. Thank you.
Divine Mercy Sunday- Second Sunday of Easter, 7th April. There will be Divine Mercy Devotions in St Columba’s Church, Long Tower on Sunday 7th April at 3pm, preceded by Confessions from 1.30pm – 2.30pm.
The Parish Office will be closed from 1.30pm on Good Friday 29th March & re-open at 9am on Monday 8th April. Please note there will be no parish bulletin on Sunday 7th April.
Adoration Chapel in Pump Street will be closed from 6.00pm on Holy Thursday. The Adoration Chapel will re-open on Monday 8th April at 11.00am.
Visitation of the Sick. For urgent sick calls please contact the parish office on 028- 71262301/02871261946 or 02871262894.
The Sister Clare Crockett Retreat will take place in St Columba’s Church, Long Tower, Derry, from Monday 15th April – Sunday 21st April. There will be Mass at 7.00am & 10.00am (Monday to Friday). Evening prayer service with Benediction and guest speaker each evening at 7.00pm (Monday-Friday). On Saturday 20th there will be Benediction at 3.00pm, with a guest speaker. The retreat will conclude on Sunday 21st April at 3.00pm with Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Bishop Donal McKeown. Everyone welcome.
LIFE Camp 2024- Living – In – Faith – Everywhere. LIFE Camp is a voluntary organisation staffed by teachers, students and experienced volunteers. It takes place in St. Mary’s College, Northland Road, Derry. We are calling all pupils currently in P3 – P7. Week 1– Monday 1st – Friday 5th July and Week 2– Monday 8th July – Friday 12th July. Cost for each week is £40. To register go to www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Life%20Summer%20Camp.
St. Eugene’s Cathedral Pilgrimage to Fatima – 19 -24 October 2024. Cost £770 per person sharing with a single room supplement of £150 (subject to availability). For more information, please contact Anne Marie Hickey on amhickey@derrydiocese.org or phone the Parish Office on 028 71262894.
The Annual Mass for the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women will be held in St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, Easter Monday at 11.30am. All are welcome.
The Catechism of The Catholic Church: Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock: Saturday 22nd April 2023, 9.30am – 5pm. Spiritual Director: Fr. Vincent Twomey Svd. The Catechism / Youcat Workshop will be of interest to those who plan to start / join a study group. Information / Booking contact; Mairin Ni Shuilleabhain B.A. Div. Coordinator Adult Studies Catechism of the Catholic Church. Email: mairin991@gmail.com, Mobile: 087 7950325. Website www.catechism.ie
Derry Well Women. Queen Street, Derry programmes beginning April 2023 include: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Cancer, Menopause, mother and baby programmes, older women programmes. To request a copy of programmes dates and times please email: patricia@derrywellwoman.org
Joe Walsh Tours are organizing three fantastic pilgrimage tours to Lourdes departing from City of Derry Airport this May and July.
Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 23rd May – To book contact Spiritual Director Stephen Gorman at: frstephengorman@gmail.com
Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 3rd July – To book and for more details, contact the Derry Pilgrimage Office on (028) 71 260293 or by email: derrypilgrim@outlook.com.
Lourdes Pilgrimage from Derry 7th July – contact Margaret Wade Mobile 07732468511 or mwade12@outlook.com. For more details visit the Joe Walsh Tours website at joewalshtours.ie, contact Joe Walsh Tours – info@joewalshtours.ie or 00 353 1 241 0800.
