Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time 28th January 2024
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 28th January 10.00am William Ferguson
Sunday 28th January 12Noon Mary McFadden
Monday 29th January10.00am Eileen Sweeney
Monday 29th January 7.30pm Kathleen Barber
Tuesday 30th January 10.00am Neil McLery
Tuesday 30th January 7.30pm James, Sarah & Margaret Duggan
Wednesday 31st January 10.00am Mary & Jim Harkin
Wednesday 31st January 7.30pm Angela Doherty & Jim Hegarty
Thursday 1st February 7.30pm Elaine McNamara
Saturday 3rd February 6.00pm Bridie Mailey
Baptisms: We Welcome into the family of God; Aoibhí Carlin & Rossa McCourt. To book a Baptism, please contact the parish office on 028-71262301 for available dates.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2082.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £526.00
The Parish Office: You can contact the Parish Office by phone on 028-71262301 (during office hours) or via 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 on 028-71262301 or 02871262894. For urgent sick calls for those in hospital, please ask the duty nurse on the ward to call the Hospital Chaplain.
Padre Pio Intercede for Us
Padre Pio Mass for Healing in Mind & Body continues this Monday 29th January at 7.30pm Through the gift of this Mass we will unite in prayer with all who are ill, unwell, feeling isolated and struggling with the pressures of life. 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. 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. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Monthly Mass for Mental Health- We invite you to our 7.30pm Mass on Thursday 1st February. At this Mass we give thanks to God for positive mental health, and to pray for those who are struggling with mental health issues, and to pray for those who care for them. The Mass will be followed by Adoration until Midnight. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Thursday 1st February – Feast of St Brigid, “St. Brigid is a beacon and guide to us today in these times of transition and change. Her spirit filters down through the history and culture of our land… She provides us with a glimpse into the past, but her story can also illuminate our future.” Archbishop Eamon Martin and Auxiliary Bishop Michael Router. The Archdiocese of Armagh announces the commencement, on the 1st February 2024, of a year-long celebration and calendar of events marking the 1500th anniversary of the life and ministry of Saint Brigid. This year represents a tribute to the enduring legacy of this remarkable woman, born in Faughart Parish in north Co. Louth, whose spirit continues to inspire and guide us to this day.
St Columba’s Church Long Tower: ‘Keeping Tradition Alive’: Please join us after 10 am Mass on St Brigid’s Feast Day – Thursday 1st February 2024 in the basement cafe of Áras Cholmcille (Wee Nuns) for our ‘how to’ make your own St Brigid’s Cross with tea, coffee, sweet treats and traybakes followed by blessing of the crosses. Everyone welcome.
Friday 2nd February- The Presentation of The Lord & Candlemas Day- This feast is a remembrance of the Lord and Mary, the mother of the Lord. With candles in their hands, the people go out to meet the Lord and to acclaim him as ‘a light to reveal God to the nations’. Candles will be blessed after 10.00am & 7.30pm Masses.
Saturday 3rd February – St Blaise. Blessing of throats will take place after the 10am Mass.
Confirmation & First Holy Communion 2024
Confirmation for the P.7 pupils of Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir will take place on Friday 1st March 2024 at 1.30pm.
Confirmation for the P.7 pupils of the Long Tower Primary School, Nazareth House Primary School & Ballougry Primary School will take place on Thursday 7th March 2024 at 5pm.
First Holy Communion for P.4 pupils of Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir & Ballougry Primary School will take place on Saturday 18th May 2024 at 1.30pm.
First Holy Communion for P.4 pupils of Long Tower Primary School will take place on Friday 24th May 2024 at 1.30pm.
First Holy Communion for P.4 pupils of Nazareth House Primary School will take place on Friday 31st May 2024 at 1.30pm.
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Our sincerest thanks to Fr Peter O’Kane, Diocesan Evangelisation and Faith Formation Co-ordinator for so kindly being with us at all Masses last weekend. Fr Peter encouraged us in our various roles/ministries in the parish and challenged us all to reflect on our individual response to the Lord’s invitation to ‘come, follow me’. Fr Peter said: “We’ve heard Jesus saying: ‘Come follow me’. The question is: ‘How do I say yes?’ What ‘yes’ is the Lord asking you and me to help this parish, to give it life and to help us grow in our faith?” Would you like to join the dedicated and committed people of Long Tower parish in their various ministries? As a Minister of the Word (Reader at Daily and Sunday Masses)? Eucharistic Minister? Ministry of Music? Martha Minister as a Cleaner! Ground Maintenance, Collector, or Hospitality/Welcomers at our various Parish events? Being involved in lay-led liturgies (leading prayer services) and training in catechetics and faith formation? Perhaps you feel you have something to give but there is no opportunity in the parish. This is a brilliant opportunity and invitation for all the Baptised in this parish to live out our faith more fully and become involved in the life of the parish. Have a think about it! We will have a Day of Renewal and Recruitment on Sunday 3rd March. More details to follow.
Derry Diocesan Trust- Parishes of Banagher & Claudy-School Liaison Coordinator
1-year Fixed Term contract 35 Hours Per Week.
The Parishes of Banagher & Claudy are seeking to recruit an individual to fulfil the role of School Liaison Coordinator. Under the guidance of the Parish Priest/Administrator the successful candidate will work in the two parishes that presently have four primary schools and one post primary school. This is a full-time role for one year. For application packs please contact: Bishop’s House, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP, telephone 028 7126 2302 or email: recruitment@derrydiocese.org. 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 4.30pm on 02.02.2024. Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all men and women and from members of all communities.
Diocesan Vocations: Anyone interested in attending a Vocations (to priesthood) weekend in Drumalis Retreat House, Larne, 8-10 March, should contact Fr Pat O’Hagan at pgoh2111@gmail.com.
Derry Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: We are inviting young people aged 16 + to join us on pilgrimage to Medjugorje for 9 nights from 30th July to 8th August. This will be a unique experience for young people and an opportunity to engage with peers from around the world, in a faith context. Up to 50,000 young people attended the Medjugorje Youth Festival each year. Cost is £800 and there will be a budget plan to help with this. Names and deposit of £100 are required as soon as possible to secure a place. For more information or to book in please contact lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org 00 44 2871264087.
Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024: Monday 1 to Friday 5 July, ex City of Derry Airport. Led by Bishop Donal McKeown. Full board £799, single room supplement £150. The pilgrimage office at 164 Bishop Street, Derry, will open to the public 11am to 1pm on Thursdays and Saturdays, starting Saturday 10th February. Telephone number 028 71260293, email derrypilgrim@outlook.com
St Vincent de Paul is appealing for suites in good condition and bedroom furniture. All donations would be greatly appreciated. Please Tel:02871265489 to arrange collection.
Energy Of Light Kids & Juniors Discos: Come along to the Energy of Light Disco, a disco for Kids & Juniors who are experiencing limited physical, sensory and or learning ability. DJ Oliver will have you dancing to various music including pop, country and the best dance hits. So come along and enjoy the music, dance and have fun! Carers and Parents Go Free! Saturday 10 February – Studio Theatre, Millennium Forum, Kids: 0 – 6 years, 4pm – 5pm, Juniors: 6 – 14 years, 5pm – 6pm. Age is just a guidance book the disco most suited to the child. Tickets for this performances are on-sale through our box office (02871 264455 choose option 1) or on our website www.millenniumforum.co.uk
