Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 3rd July 2022
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.
Monday 4th July 10.00am Sheila & Alec Hasson & Peggy Campbell
Tuesday 5th July 10.00am Lena, Maureen & Shamus Donohoe
Tuesday 5th July 7.30pm Joe O’Kane
Wednesday 6th July 10.00am Jim McGowan
Wednesday 6th July 7.30pm Brendan Harron
Thursday 7th July 7.30pm Kevin O’Toole
Friday 8th July 7.30pm Patricia Logue
Saturday 9th July 6.00pm Lenny Irwin
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Gary McGilloway- Clon Elagh
Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office for dates.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £1768.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £480.00
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.
Social Café: come along for a chat, tea/coffee in aid of mental health, every Tuesday after 10am Mass in Aras Cholmcille. Everyone welcome.
Padre Pio Intercede for Us
Padre Pio Mass for Healing in Mind & Body continues this Monday 4th July at 7.30pm, when we will share in a network of prayer, love and support. We remain heartfully present with everyone and wish to connect with all who are ill, unwell, feeling isolated and struggling with the pressures of life. Through the gift of this Mass we will unite in prayer for all. We pray to be surrounded by the light and warmth of God’s love to heal us at this time. We hope at the end of each Mass to give a Blessing using a 1st class relic of Padre Pio. Please share as best you can knowledge of this Mass with your family & friends. The Mass will be streamed via our parish website: www.longtowerchurch.org then click on the link for the webcam or alternatively by logging on to www.churchmedia.tv
Derry Diocesan Trust Job Opportunities
Housekeeper: 20 hours per week, Core Days/Hours – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11.00am to 3.00pm (12 hours). Additional 8 hours flexible in agreement with Parish Priest. Parish of Limavady, Co Derry. Closing Date 08.07.2022.
For a job description and application form please:
Write: Personnel, Derry Diocesan Office,
St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP
Email:payroll@derrydiocese.org, Telephone: 028 7126 2302.
Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all men and women and from members of all communities.
Diocesan Prayer for Vocations
Lord Jesus Christ, gentle shepherd, you know your sheep, and you know how to reach their hearts. Give to the people of the diocese of Derry hearts that are open to the call of the Holy Spirit. Speak to the hearts of the faithful men and women of our diocese, that they may hear your call to follow you and serve your people as priests, consecrated religious and consecrated virgins. Awaken in them the courage to answer: “Here I am, Lord. Send me.” St. Eugene, pray for us. St. Columba, pray for us. St. John Vianney, pray for us.
Holy Hour for Vocations: The next Holy Hour for vocations will take place on Friday, 8 July, from 8 – 9pm, in St Pius X Church, Moville, and will be led by the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O’Hagan, PP, Moville. Everyone is welcome to attend in person, or to join in the prayers via the parish webcam which may be accessed at www.movilleparish.com
Derry Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 3rd– 8th July: This weekend the Diocesan Pilgrimage will travel to Lourdes for the first time since July 2019. We will carry the prayer intentions of the Diocese to the Grotto. Please keep us in your prayers and remember that you may follow us online at www. Lourdes-france.org.
The next Matt Talbot, Freedom from Addiction Mass takes place on Monday 4 July at 7:30pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry. We welcome you to join us at this Mass to pray for all those battling addiction, their families and all those affected by addiction. We pray specifically at this Mass for all those enrolled in the Matt Talbot Prayer Society. If you wish to enrol somebody in the Matt Talbot Prayer Society please call 028 71262894 or email vita@matttalbotprayersociety.com
The Net June 2022 Sharing the fruits of the faith in the Derry Diocese, the June 2022 edition of ‘The Net’ is now available on the Diocesan website – https://www.derrydiocese.org/publications/the-net/the-net-june-2022.pdf.
The Iosas Centre Cafe in Muff (adjacent to White Oaks) is starting a Sunday Carvery starting on 3rd July, serving meals from 12.30pm-3.00pm. Delicious starters, mains and desserts, using our own organic vegetables. Booking is recommended and take away is available. (1 course €12.50/2 courses €15.50/3 courses €19.50). Tel:- 0749384866. Why not finish your afternoon with a walk in our beautiful Celtic Prayer Garden.
Lough Derg Re-Opens: Lough Derg welcomes Pilgrims again with a full Pilgrimage programme this summer. Three Day Pilgrimage: 1st June – 15th August. Booking advised. Concessions available for students, seniors and groups. One Day Retreats and guided Pilgrim Path experience: dates in May and late August through September. Booking essential. All booking information at www.loughderg.org, email info@loughderg.org or telephone 0(0353) 71 9861518.
One-Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg: Pioneer Association and Friends are organising a bus from Derry to Lough Derg for a One Day Pilgrimage on Saturday 10th September 2022. Save the date! No charge for the bus but the charge for Lough Derg facilities will be £40 per person. If interested please ring Andrew on 71352285.
Living in DIVINE WILL monthly meeting: Termonbacca, 1st Monday of every month at 8pm, all welcome.
Accord’s free and confidential ‘Relationships Support Phone Line’ for marriages, families and relationships offers support to those experiencing extra pressure due to social restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The three numbers are: Accord CLG – 01 531 3331, Accord Dublin – 01 905 9555, Accord NI – 028 9568 0151 or 00353 1 531 3331.
The Diocese of Derry Privacy Notice: The Diocese of Derry complies with GDPR regulations. A privacy notice is available on the Parish website or by contacting the Parish Office. Live stream and recordings of Mass and Services in St Columba’s Church, Long Tower are available online. Parishioners should note that the first 4 rows of seats are visible online in St Columba’s Church, Long Tower.
Safeguarding Notice: If you have any concerns with regard to the Safeguarding of children or adults in need of protection within the Church please contact Marie Gormley, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) at 07596500793/07707311358 or at the Safeguarding Office, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6UJ or PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) 101 or Social Services: Gateway Services, Western HSC Trust, 71314090 and ask for the Duty Social Worker.
