Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 5th 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 5th July 10.00am Margaret Campbell
Sunday 5th July 12Noon Elizabeth (Betty) & Patrick Hasson
Monday 6th July 7.30pm Paddy Doherty
Wednesday 8th July 7.30pm Jackie Coyle
Thursday 9th July 7.30pm Deceased Members of McLaughlin Family
Friday 10th July 7.30pm Rose Bradley
Saturday 11th July 6.00pm Patricia Deehan
Baptisms: We Welcome into the family of God: Saoirse O’Neill, Saorlaith Boden & Daithí Donnelly
Parish Baptismal Dates: Please note Saturday Baptisms are at 3.30pm
The next available Baptism dates 3rd & 17th October
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 PETERS PENCE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2759.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £826.00
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.
Fr. Gerard will continue to visit the sick in his care throughout this incoming week beginning Monday 6th July 2026. Please note monthly sick visits are essentially for those who are confined to their homes.
Síopa Cholmcille- St Columba’s Gift Shop in Aras Cholmcille & Parish Office, Victoria Place: 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 great selection of religious items, candles, rosary beads, books and gifts now available from the Parish Office at 6 Victoria Place. Thank you for your continued support.
‘Cloisters Cafe’ – NEW OPENING TIMES for July and August: Wednesday to Sunday, 9am to 3pm). (Please note: Cafe is closed Monday and Tuesday). Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Cell- The weekly parish cell meetings continue on Mondays after 7.30pm mass and on Tuesday’s after 10am mass, in Aras Colmcille (Wee Nuns) on the 1st Floor. The sessions last approx. 1½ hrs. Everyone Welcome to attend.
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).
Diocesan Vocations Intercession: That those who may be anxious or worried about feeling called to priesthood will trust the Lord and hear the One who is “… gentle and humble in heart…” promising them rest and the peace that comes from knowing He is with them, carrying their burdens alongside them.
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.
Matt Talbot Prayer Society monthly Mass will take place in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, tomorrow, Monday 6 July, at 7.30pm. The Mass is offered for enrolled members, all those dealing with addiction and their families. Everyone is welcome to attend. Free Spiritual Protection Packs will be available after Mass. These are for the protection of families and homes from drugs.
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.
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.
The Padre Pio Prayer Group, Holy Family Chapel, Ballymagroarty will take place on Tuesday 7th July 2026. Starting with Rosary at 6.45pm, celebration of Holy Mass at 7.15pm, followed by blessing with a first class relic of St. Pio, while closing prayers are recited. Everyone Welcome.
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
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
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 8 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.
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 for applications is Friday 14 August 2026. For further information 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).
The next ‘Rosary on the Coast’ will be this Sunday 5th July at 3pm on Lisfannon Strand, Buncrana. Everyone welcome.
It’s Easy To See What Alcohol Is Doing To The Drinker But Can You See What It Is Doing To You? These questions can help you identify if someone else’s drinking is affecting you. If your answer is yes, Al-Anon Family Groups can help. For further info contact Al Anon confidential helpline 0800 0086 811 or email helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk.
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.
