Eleventh Sunday In Ordinary Time 18th June 2023
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 18th June 10.00am Hugh Duffy
Sunday 18th June 12.00Noon Martin Doherty
Monday 19th June 7.30pm Jackie Coyle
Tuesday 20th June 7.30pm Liam Melly & Mick Melly
Friday 23rd June 7.30pm Patsy Ferguson
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Gerard McCarron- St Columb’s Wells, Ellen McFaul- Muff, Co.Donegal
Baptisms: We welcome into the family of God; Teddy Cooke, Aoibheann Carlin & Jessica Jackson.
To book a Baptism, please contact the parish office for dates.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2217.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £640.00
Parish Office: You can contact the Parish Office by Phone on 028-71262301 or via email longtower@derrydiocese.org.
Visitation of the Sick. For urgent sick calls please contact the parish office on 028-71262301 or 02871262894.
Fr Gerard will visit the sick in his care in the following areas, the week beginning Monday 26th June; Bishop Street, Corporation Street, Belview Avenue, Ferguson Street, Maureen Avenue, Ivy Terrace, Foyle Road, Foyle Park, Ardfoyle, Lower Bennett Street, Jack Allen Court & The Metropole.
St. Columba’s Day Celebrations: Sincere thanks to everyone who helped make St Columba’s day a great success and to all who participated in the Corpus Christi procession that weekend.
A special word of thanks to all who supported our parish draw and many congratulations to all our Winners!!
1st Prize- Hugh Breslin
2nd Prize- Siobhan Giacomin
3rd Prize- Lisa Ferguson
4th Prize- Teresa McMenamin
5th Prize- Mary Doherty
Promoters Prize- Danny Hutton
St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower, Celebrating 240 years:- Saturday 24th June Parish Family Fête: Long Tower Primary School Playground: 2pm – 4pm. DJ, Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, DCFC Penalty Shoot Out, Arts and Crafts. Gaming Vans. Toddlers Soft Play Area and much more.., Proceeds in aid of Long Tower Youth Club. Entry: £1 or £3 Family Pass. Everyone Welcome.
In memory of Ellen McFaul who died on 11th June 2023. Ellen was housekeeper at Long Tower Parochial House for 35years, she was well known, revered and respected by everyone who knew her. She gave a lifetime of service to both the clergy and the parishes she worked in. We thank God for her commitment and all that she did for our Parish. We pray that she is now at rest and being rewarded for all her good deeds in the Eternal Banquet of Heaven. May her soul rest in peace.
We congratulate Fr Con McLaughlin on his Golden Jubilee celebrating 50 years as a Priest in Derry Diocese. He served 28 of those years here in Long Tower parish as curate and administrator. Fr Con we wish you ‘Ad moltos annos’ (many more years) and thank you sincerely for all you did for us and all that you continue to do in the service of God’s people. As a token of his gratitude, Fr Con will celebrate the 6pm Vigil Mass in Long Tower next Saturday 24th June with us. Refreshments will be served in Aras Colmcille afterwards. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Cemetery Sunday: The Annual Service of Intercession for the Dead will take place in the City Cemetery on Sunday, 25th June 2023 at 3.00 pm. 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. In accordance with Derry City & Strabane District Council health and safety procedures there will be no access to vehicles to the cemetery from 12 noon to 4pm. Pedestrians only will be given access to the cemetery during this time to keep risk to a minimum. A number of accessible parking spaces will be available for Blue Badge Holders at St Mary’s Church, St Cecilia’s College and Celtic Park. Access to these sites will only be given to vehicles that display a Disability Blue Badge Permit. We encourage those attending to arrive in good time, and to adhere to the advice of the stewards.
We would greatly appreciate co-operation with staff to ensure everyone can have safe and easy access to this time of prayer. The Service will also be live streamed and available to view at www.youtube.com/@CemeterySundayDerry.
Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lough Derg Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th of June: We are inviting anyone age 16+ to join us for our annual pilgrimage to Lough Derg on Friday the 23rd June to Sunday 25th June. Bishop McKeown will be leading the pilgrimage this year. The cost is £80 for the three nights, including transport from St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry. You may, of course, wish to make your own way there, if more convenient. To book call the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre on + 44 28 71264087 or Email: lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org
Auditions are now open for St Eugene’s Cathedral Choral Scholars Scheme for the term beginning in Sept 2023. People aged over 16 in full-time education are invited to apply. Scholars are paid a stipend for their participation in choral music at the Cathedral. For further information and application forms please contact Maghnus Monaghan, Director of Music at maghnusmonaghan@hotmail.com. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 21st June at 6pm.
You are invited to a talk with HLI Ireland on the Holy Face of Jesus devotion; history, promises & miracles for our times, in St Mary’s Church, Maghera Wednesday 21st June after 7.30pm Mass. Relic and blessed oil available.
All- Ireland Rally for Life 2023, takes place in Dublin on Saturday 1st July. Make a stand to protect Ireland’s unborn babies. Coaches travelling from towns across Northern Ireland. To book your seat contact 02890278484/ 07592280522 or email info@preciouslife.com.
Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca: Carmelite Pilgrimage to Lourdes- 29th August – 6 nights. €899 Euro per person. For bookings contact the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca. Tel: 71 262512.
Annual Novena Escorted Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Ireland, 14th August 2023. £599 per person sharing. Price includes return bus transfer from NI, 4 nights fill board in Knock House Hotel. Entertainment & excursions included. Day trips to Westport, Ballintubber Abbey, Croagh Patrick, Fr. Peyton Centre & National Museum. Single supplement £150.00. Contact Patricia on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.
St. Pio Pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo: 6 Days, inc. Pietrelcina, Shrine of St. Michael the Archangel, St. Matthew’s Monastery, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Incoronata etc. Depart 3rd October 2023 Ex Dublin – STG £770. Limited places. For further details contact: Anita 07769744836.
Opportunity in Youth Ministry Leadership: The Diocese of Lancaster Youth Service are looking for a Senior Programme Leader to lead retreats and other programmes in their youth retreat centre, Castlerigg Manor, in the English Lake District. Castlerigg Manor is an innovative project which focuses on leading their volunteers into a closer relationship with God and in working with their volunteers to lead programmes for thousands of young people each year. The post is residential with an excellent salary package. For more information email the director, Jack Regan director@castleriggmanor.co.uk or checkout castleriggmanor.com
Are you currently unemployed or looking for work? Could this be for you? Bentley/People 1st Cookery School – June 26th-21st July at the Bentley, Market Street, Derry. Four-week Professional cookery course. Uniform supplied. Qualification on completion. If interested contact P.long@people-1st.co.uk or call 07849502412.
Charity Indepence day Afternoon tea dance. Monday 3rd July 2pm-6pm: Brigade cricket club, tickets £5 or pay at the door. Music by Marty McColgan. Proceeds in aid of Foyle Down Syndrome Trust. For more information or to book tickets contact charityteadance@gmail.com or call 07903331051.
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