Second Sunday In Ordinary Time 16th January 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.
Sunday 16th January 12Noon Hugh & Maggie Dalton
Monday 17th January 10.00am Christopher & Mary Gibbons
Monday 17th January 7.30pm Ken Grant
Tuesday 18th January 10.00am Pearl McGhee
Wednesday 19th January 10.00am Joe McCauley
Wednesday 19th January 7.30pm The Kelpie Family
Thursday 20th January 10.00am Geraldine McBride
Thursday 20th January 7.30pm The Warren Family
Friday 21st January 10.00am Patrick Doherty
Friday 21st January 7.30pm Tom Hippsley
Saturday 22nd January 10.00am Gloria McKrill
Saturday 22nd January 6.00pm George Doherty
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Kathleen Doherty-Lisfannon Park & Kathleen McGuinness- Maureen Avenue
Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office for dates.
Baptismal Name Tags that were placed on the Baptismal Tree from 5th December 2020 to 20th November 2021 are available for collection from the Parish Office.
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.
Mass Guidance
We would like to remind everyone attending Mass & other Church Services that under current guidance there remains a legal requirement to wear a face covering on the way into a place of worship and on the way out. Despite this change in the legal position Bishop Donal McKeown has asked that we strongly continue to recommend & encourage the use of face coverings during all services of worship. We also kindly ask that you continue to observe social distancing & use the hand sanitiser on entering & leaving the Church and that you receive Holy Communion only in the hand. It is up to each of us individually and as a community to keep each other as safe as possible as we continue to live alongside the virus. We thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to gather together as a parish community.
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 and 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.
Children in Crossfire kindly remind parishioners to return their Children in Crossfire Advent donations. Donations can be returned to the Parish office, Church Sacristy or directly to Children in Crossfire offices, St Joseph’s Avenue, Derry.
Catholic Schools Week 2022 begins on Sunday 23rd January and continues until Sunday 30th January. The theme for this year is ‘Catholic Schools: Living Life to the Full’. During Catholic Schools Week families, parishes and schools are invited to participate in a week of celebration of Catholic schools, reflecting on their contribution to the common good of society. To launch Catholic Schools Week in our diocese, Mass will be celebrated by Bishop McKeown in Saint Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry on Thursday 20th January at 10.00am via the webcam http://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html
Christian Unity Week: This year we are using the plans for a prayer walk on the Walls (whilst being compliant with all current safety regulations). On Tuesday 18th January 2022 at 7.30pm – Meet at St Columb’s Cathedral Car Park, London Street, where laminated prayer sheets with ideas for prayers at various points around the walls will be distributed. From 7.30pm onwards, we will set off in small groups/bubbles at approx. 3 minute intervals. Go across London Street, over Society and join the Walls at the Memorial Hall. Go clockwise/right and complete a circuit. Disembark at the same point and return the prayer cards at the Cathedral Car Park. We anticipate this prayer walk event will be completed and everyone dispersed by 9pm.
Northern Ireland Foster Care; With an increase in children and young people needing foster homes across Northern Ireland, we really need you now. Every child deserves to have a happy, loving and safe home where they’ll feel cared for, valued and supported. It’s always the right time for fostering. Call us on 0800 0720 137 adoptionandfostercare.hscni.net #HSCNIFosterCare #FosterForYourCommunity #CouldYouFoster
Mary’s Meals- Double the Love Thanks to your support, Mary’s Meals are now bringing joy to over 2 million children with a daily meal in their place of education. Our Double the Love campaign runs until 31st January 2022, all donations up to a total of £1.6 million will be matched by a generous group of private donors. Every little act of love will go that little bit further during this period to help us reach the next child waiting, so please consider supporting this campaign and praying for its success. There are many ways to get involved including choosing one of our Mary’s Meals gift cards or setting a place at our Big Family Christmas table- find out more at www.marysmeals.org.uk
Accord Derry Marriage Preparation Workshops 2022: January 25th/26th 2022, February 8th/9th 2022, February 22nd/23rd 2022, March 8th/9th 2022, March 22nd/ 23rd 2022, April 5th/6th 2022. All of the above courses are Virtual Interactive Courses. They are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7pm-9pm. Booking online www.accordni.com.
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.
Webcams Around the country, some parish churches and cathedrals have installed webcams for the broadcast of Mass and these can accessed on the following websites; https://www.churchservices.tv/churches/
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras
https://www.parishwebsites.ie/
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). Please join our growing faith family.
