Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 9th July 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 9th July 12Noon Joseph Brown
Monday 10th July 7.30pm Jim McGowan
Tuesday 11th July 7.30pm Gerard McCarron
Wednesday 12th July 7.30pm Sean Moran
Thursday 13th July 7.30pm Ellen McFaul
Friday 14th July 10.00am Bobby & Jeannie McConomy
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Owney McDaid- Owen Mor Care Home & Roisin Barton- Little Diamond
Baptisms: We welcome into the family of God; Kaiden McCartney & Jonah Murphy. To book a Baptism, please contact the parish office for dates.
LAST WEEK’S PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2036.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £555.00
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, this week beginning Monday 10th July 2023; Long Tower Court, St. Columb’s Wells, Meenan Drive, Dove Gardens, Bluebell Hill Gardens, Celtic Court, Kerrigan’s Close & Quarry Street.
Fr Gerard would like to thank sincerely all those who helped make the Long Tower Parish Family Fête day a great success; to all who provided activities on the day and to our loyal parishioners for showing up in great numbers to support the event. We hope you all enjoyed the day!!!
‘Casting a Long Shadow’ is a book charting the People’s History of the Long Tower Church. On sale in Aras Cholmcille or from Long Tower Parish Office. Cost £20.00.
The next Padre Pio Mass will take place in St Columba’s Church, Long Tower on Monday 4th September at 7.30pm. The next PATH MASS (Parish Action Towards Health) will take place on Thursday 7th September at 7.30pm followed by Adoration until Midnight.
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 Safe-Guarding Representatives are Mrs Rita Moore and Ms Josephine Brown. If you have any concerns with regard to Safeguarding children or adults in need of protection within the Church please contact Marie Gormley, the 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).
The next Holy Hour for Vocations will be broadcast from the Sacred Heart Church, Omagh, at 8pm, on Friday 14th July, and will be led by Fr Michael McCaul, CC, Drumragh. The webcam can be accessed at www.drumraghparish.com/media.html
The Annual Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock will take place next Sunday 16th July. Mass at 3pm with Anointing of the Sick beforehand at 2:30pm. Newsletters & Emblems available at PTAA stand in St John’s Rest & Care Centre or via www.pioneers.ie
Pilgrimage To Knock Shrine for Grandparents will take place on World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Sunday 23rd July. Rosary, 2.00pm, Anointing of the Sick, 2.30pm, Mass, 3.00pm, followed by Benediction and Rosary Procession. Dana will sing the pilgrimage favourite, Lady of Knock, as well as her new hymn, Light the Flame. Children’s Prayer Appeal: Inviting all children to write a prayer for their grandparents and send it to Knock Shrine Museum. If you are unable to join the pilgrimage in person you can participate online at www.knockshrine.ie/watch
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.
Concert of Sacred Music: As part of the BBC Proms 2023, a concert of the music of William Byrd is taking place in Derry, in the Guildhall, at 2pm on Saturday 15 July. Everyone is welcome!
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.
Join young people between 16yrs and 35yrs this August at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival. The festival takes place in Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co Kildare from Thursday 10th August to Sunday 13th August 2023. The festival includes inspiring talks, music, prayer, concert, workshops, dramas, share groups, reconciliation and healing service and Mass. Donation only and we have buses going from all over Ireland. For more information and to book your place go to www.youth2000.ie
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.
Legion of Mary Young Adult Catholic Conference – Saturday August 19th & Sunday 20th 2023: ‘Under Mary’s Mantle’ is a conference on faith and culture for young adults (18-35) with talks, prayer, Mass, Confession, workshops, food and social in the historic All Hallows campus, DCU, Dublin. A chance to build your faith in friendship with young men and women from across the country. Keynote speakers include poet and convert Sally Read, a one-time radical feminist who embraced the Faith, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Cistercian Fr. Aelred McGee, Marian theologian Professor William A Thomas and many more. The talks and workshops range widely from poetry to reading the Bible, vocations and Mary in the Liturgical Year! Mass and Confessions take place both days. Two day ticket (Saturday & Sunday) – €60. Day rates – Saturday €40; Sunday €30. STUDENTS get a 10% discount – contact deusetpatria@gmail.com for discount code. There is a limited amount of accommodation available in DCU, contact deusetpatria@gmail.com or call 085 144 2423 for rates and more information.
Urgently required: Volunteers for St Vincents de Paul shop William Street, Derry. We will do our best to facilitate you with a job you might like, at a day and time that suits you. If you can help, call 028 7126 8325. Everybody welcome, we can’t do what we do without your help and support, so why not a least do a trial day (no commitment) to see if you like it!
Rosary On The Coast: The next Rosary on the Coast will be on 16 July at 3pm on Benone Strand, Limavady, at 3pm. All Rosary Coasters welcome and remember – bring your families and friends along too.
Radio Maria Ireland is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – Listen via TV on Saorview – Channel 210 and Freeview – Channel 826; Download our FREE APP – “Radio Maria Ireland”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie or via PHONE – get live radio feed by telephoning +353 (0) 1 437 3277 (no extra charges apply).
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Is Gambling affecting your life? Perhaps we can help. Tel 028 7135 1329.
