Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 12th July 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 12th July 10.00am Bregeen Campbell
Sunday 12th July 12Noon John Green
Monday 13th July 7.30pm Susie Meador
Tuesday 14th July 10.00am Bobby McConomy
Tuesday 14th July 7.30pm Dermott McShane
Wednesday 15th July 7.30pm Marian Moore
Thursday 16th July 7.30pm Willie Gallagher
Friday 17th July 10.00am Bernie Nelis
Friday 17th July 7.30pm Paddy Glen
Saturday 18th July 6.00pm Peter & Bridie Cavanagh
Parish Baptismal Dates: Please note Saturday Baptisms are at 3.30pm
The next available Baptism dates 3rd & 17th October & 7th & 21st November
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 £2346.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £820.00
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.
Síopa Cholmcille- St Columba’s Gift Shop in Aras Cholmcille & Parish Office. We stock a variety of gifts & cards, candles, rosary beads, books, occasion cards and many other gifts & mementos. The shop is open throughout the week after 10am morning Mass. Please note there is also a selection of religious items, mass cards, mass bouquet cards, books and candles also available from the parish office at 6 Victoria Place. Thank you for your support.
‘Cloisters Cafe’ – New Opening Times for July and August: Wednesday to Sunday, 9am to 3pm). (Please note: Cafe is closed Monday and Tuesday).
Parish Cell- The weekly parish cell meetings continue on Mondays after 10.00am & 7.30pm masses and in Aras Colmcille. Everyone Welcome to attend.
Diocesan Vocations Intercession: We pray for the men called to serve the Church as priests of our diocese, that their hearts will be the fertile soil Jesus needs to receive the seed which is His Word, and that they will spread His Word, His Good News, by their preaching and by the example of their lives.
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).
Job Opportunity- Derry Diocesan Trust
Sacristan: Derry Diocesan Trust – Three Patrons Parish, St Brigid’s, Carnhill. Part-time: 12 hours per week. Rate of Pay: £12.88 per hour. For full details and application pack please email: recruitment@derrydiocese.org or telephone 028 71262302. Completed applications must be returned to Personnel, Bishop’s House, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP or via email to recruitment@derrydiocese.org no later than 12noon on Monday 20th July 2026. Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all men and women and from members of all communities.
Diocese of Derry Lough Derg Pilgrimage 2026: If you’ve often heard about Lough Derg but have never been, why not make this the year? The Diocese of Derry Three-Day Pilgrimage takes place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July 2026. Step away from the pace of daily life and discover three days of prayer, peace, reflection and renewal. Cost: £95 / €110, including bus transport. Booking form and full details are available at derrydiocese.org/lough-derg.
Accord Derry Marriage Preparation Workshops: September 25th & 26th & November 20th & 21st 2026: All courses are now online for booking at www.accordni.com. Please note all courses are in person. Accord Derry will NOT be facilitating courses during October or December 2026.
Marriage and Relationship Counselling with Accord NI: Help us help you support your marriage and relationship. If you feel your relationship is in crisis or you need a little guidance and help, either face to face or online, contact your local ACCORD centre. Every year Accord help thousands of couples rebuild and sustain healthy relationships. For support, call 028 9023 3002 or visit accordni.com.
The annual Pioneer pilgrimage Mass at Knock Shrine will be celebrated in the Basilica at 3pm next Sunday 19 July 2026. Pioneers extend a welcome to families and relatives of people who are undergoing treatment for addiction at this time. Pioneer emblems and certificates will be available in St John’s Rest and Care Centre from 1pm. People who are in recovery / aftercare and who live by the 12 Step Programme are particularly welcome to Knock during this Golden Jubilee Year of the Basilica of Our Lady Queen of Ireland. Further information from Fr Robert: prayer@pioneers.ie
Termonbacca Derry Anam Óg Summer Scheme for those aged 8 – 14 takes place from 3rd – 7th August from 12 – 4 pm daily. Faith, friendship, arts and crafts, adventures, games and prayer. Please email termonbaccaderry@ocd.ie
Croagh Patrick – Reek Sunday Weekend Pilgrimage Schedule: Garland Friday, 24 July, the local pilgrimage will begin with a 10.00am Mass on the Summit of Croagh Patrick celebrated by Westport native Father Tod Nolan PP Newport. 7.30pm Mass at Murrisk Community Café – Croagh Patrick carpark. Reek Saturday, 25th July- 8.15am Tochar Phádraigh Pilgrimage will begin at Ballintubber Abbey. For details, contact 094-9030934 or www.ballintubberabbey.ie.At 6.30pm a Vigil Mass will be celebrated in Saint Mary’s Church Westport by Archbishop Francis Duffy Archbishop of Tuam and Bishop of Killala.Reek Sunday 26th July – Masses will be celebrated hourly on the summit from 8.00am 2.00pm. Confessions will take place from 7.30am – 2.00pm.
Walk in the footsteps of our Patron Saint on St Patrick’s Way Pilgrim Walk in Downpatrick with guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly on Sat 8th August. Price includes entrance fees, internal bus transfers, pilgrimage lunch at the famous Saul Barn, plus a stamped Camino passport and a 6-mile pilgrimage walk, finishing at Saint Patrick’s grave. Come and Be Amazed! Cost- £55. To book ring 02844 619000 or go to website www.saintpatrickcentre.com.
Youth 2000 Summer Festival | 13th–16th August. Calling all young people aged 16–35! Join us at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. This is a donation-only event, with free buses available across the country and all meals included. Expect inspiring talks and workshops, Mass, music, prayer, and plenty of opportunities to chill out and meet other young Catholics. Whether you are new to the faith or looking to be refreshed, all are welcome. To register or find out more, visit youth2000.ie or follow @Youth2000Ireland.
ATU St Angela’s is inviting applications for the following programme beginning Autumn 2026: Part-Time Certificate in Religious Education for Primary School, with Online Delivery. The programme is open to: Qualified primary school teachers; Qualified post-primary school teachers who wish to transfer to primary school teaching. Parents, sacramental preparation teams and parish catechists who have a specific interest in the area of primary religious education may also apply. Closing date is Friday 14 August 2026. For further info. contact Mary Kearns, Senior Administrator, Education Department, ATU St Angelas, Lough Gill, Sligo Email mary.kearns@atu.ie or visit Website: www.atu.ie
Radio Maria Ireland is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station we enjoy Commercial Free Broadcasting – Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting Music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies. Here’s How You Can Listen: Via Digital TV – Saorview Channel 210, Download Our FREE App “Radio Maria Ireland”, Streaming On Our Website – www.radiomaria.ie ,Via Our ‘Listen Live Radio’ Link On Our Facebook Page, Via PHONE – Get Live Radio Feed By Calling +353 (0) 1 437 3277 (No Extra Charges Apply).
Give Blood-Save Lives: Book now for local community donation session. Venue: Carlisle Road, Methodist Church, Derry. Date & Time: Thursday 23rd July & Wednesday 29th July from 12.30pm – 7.30pm. The link to book an appointment is: https://nibts.hscni.net/online-booking-for-blood-donation-appointments/
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Is Gambling affecting your life? Perhaps we can help. Tel 028 7135 1329
Rachel’s Vineyard: Have you been affected or hurt by abortion? If so, please contact Michelle on 07871765181
