Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 30th 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.
Monday 31st July 7.30pm Damian Quigley
Tuesday 1st August 7.30pm John Lumsden
Thursday 3rd August 7.30pm Gavin Ceulemans
Friday 4th August 7.30pm RMA Mass
Saturday 5th August 6.00pm Sharon Carlin
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Samuel McLaughlin- The House in The Wells, Celine McKeever- Moss Park & Maureen Gallagher- Laurel Park
Baptisms: We welcome into the family of God; Mealla Lennon, Rian Doherty-LeMoignan & Ethan Blackburn. To book a Baptism, please contact the parish office for dates.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2102.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £592.00
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.
St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower and Áras Cholmcille have recently partnered to create a new religious and cultural tourism experience. If you are hosting family and friends from abroad, maybe you’d consider paying us a visit? Now open six days a week, we invite you to reflect on Colmcille’s remarkable legacy and get an insight into monastic life through interactive displays, exquisite artefacts and stories that stir the soul. Entrance fee is £4.00pp and the ‘bringer’ is free! We are also seeking volunteers to staff the reception for 3 hours once a week. This might be of interest to students seeking volunteering experience or anyone who enjoys engaging with tourists. Please contact Darinagh Boyle via email darinaghboyle15@gmail.com or send a text to 07789850793 for further information.
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.
Parish of Templemore: St Eugene’s & St Columba’s
School Liaison Coordinator
35 hours per week
1-year Fixed Term contract with possibility of extension
The Parish of Templemore: St Eugene’s and St Columba’s are seeking to recruit an individual to fulfil the role of School Liaison Coordinator. Under the guidance of the Pastoral Coordinator this person will work in the two city parishes that presently have five primary schools and three post primary schools. This is a full-time role for one year with the possibility of extension.
Parishes of Steelstown and Culmore
School Liaison Coordinator
35 hours per week
1-year Fixed Term contract with possibility of extension
The Parishes of Steelstown and Culmore are seeking to recruit an individual to fulfil the role of School Liaison Coordinator. Under the guidance of the Parish Priest/Administrator this person will work in the two parishes that presently have three primary schools and one post primary school. This is a full-time role for one year with the possibility of extension.
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 14.08.23.
Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all men and women and from members of all communities.
Dear Fr. Mongan & the Parishioners of Long Tower, I would like to thank you most sincerely for your lovely gift of the book, ‘casting a long shadow’, and for your very generous donation received during the week. Other parishioners have generously continued with donations which makes it impossible for me to thank each individually. Therefore, I request that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all. I am deeply touched by you support, kindness and generosity towards me and our Holy Cross Congregation. I assure you that these donations will be used to assist those in need. I ask God to bless you and your families, remembering you in prayer. With love and best wishes Sr. Rosemarie.
World Youth Day takes place from 1st– 6th August 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. We ask that you keep Bishop Donal McKeown, and all travelling from the Derry Diocese to World Youth Day in your prayers this coming week.
Christ is alive! He is our hope, and in a wonderful way he brings youth to our world, and everything he touches becomes young, new, full of life. The very first words, then, that I would like to say to every young Christin are these; Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive! Pope Francis, Christus Vivit.
Light the Fire: On August 6th Archbishop Eamon Martin will relight the fire on the hill of Slane that was lit by St Patrick many years ago. He will be joined by Sr. Briege Mc. Kenna, Dana and Fr. Pablo. There will be Mass, Rosary and a Eucharistic Healing Service on the day. This is a unique and monumental event. It is an opportunity for each of us to shine our light and witness to our faith in a joyful and spiritually uplifting celebration. If you would like details of a bus from your area please contact hillofslaneaugust6@gmail.com
The Holy Family Padre Pio Prayer Group will meet on Tuesday 1st August at Holy Family Chapel, Ballymagroarty, Derry. Starting with the holy rosary at 1845, mass at 1915, and novena to St. Pio directly afterwards. The priest will bless each person, directly after mass, with a first-class relic of St. Pio
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.
Mary’s Meals Annual ‘Step by Step to Feed the Next Child’ Sponsored Walk is taking place throughout Ireland in August. This year Mary’s Meals is organising a ‘Two Bridges walk’ in Derry on Sunday 6th August at 12 Noon (Beginning in Sainsbury’s car park, across the Foyle Bridge, along the Waterside and back over the Peace Bridge, finishing in the Sainsbury’s car park). The distance is approx.6 miles or 9.5 Km. Walkers will meet in Sainsbury’s Car Park at 11.45am. To register for this walk see www.bit.ly/stepbystepwalk If you need any further information, contact Helen Quinn on 07814441701. You can find out more about Mary’s Meals at https://www.marysmeals.org.uk/
Apex Housing have 1 bedroom Sheltered properties available In Glenbrook House and Brickfield Court which provide independent living for tenants over 60 years of age. If you are interested in applying, please contact Karen Collins on 02871 304800 for more information.
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