Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 28th July 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 July 10.00am Margaret & Hugh Dalton
Sunday 28th July 12Noon Patrick Doherty
Monday 29th July 7.30pm Paddy O’Hagan
Tuesday 30th July 7.30pm Paddy Barber
Wednesday 31st July 7.30pm Damien Quigley
Thursday 1st August 7.30pm Margaret McCarron
Friday 2nd August 7.30pm RMA Mass
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Geraldine McMullan- Lower Bennett Street, Joseph Greene-Westland Street & Patrick Moore- Lisfannon Park
Baptisms: We Welcome into the family of God; Skai Muldoon-Browne, Eadie Forester, Layla Wilson & Daniel Cusack
Parish Baptismal Dates: Please note Saturday Baptisms are at 3.30pm.
September 2024: Saturday 7th, 14th & 21st
October 2024: Saturday 5th, 12th & 19th
November 2024: Saturday 9th, 16th & 23rd
December 2024: Saturday 7th, 14th & 21st
To book a Baptism or to check availability please contact the parish office on 028-71262301 during office hours.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2025.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £610.00
The Parish Office: You can contact the Parish Office by phone on 028-71262301 (during office hours) or via email longtower@derrydiocese.org.
Fr. Gerard kindly acknowledges with thanks a very generous donation of £1000.00 towards the restoration of the Church Organ and upkeep of Church.
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. Please note- Home visits to the sick will resume again in September. Thank you.
An Audio-Visual tour of the Long Tower Church is available. The guide which is narrated by Bishop Donal McKeown, offers a great insight into the history and sacredness of our beautiful Church. If you’re hosting visitors or you simply want to deepen your own appreciation, why not try the audio guide, priced at just £2.00. For further details, call into Aras Cholmcille in the grounds of The Long Tower Church or email darinaghboyle15@gmail.com.
World Day for Grandparents & The Elderly- Sunday 28th July 2024
“Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Ps 71:9)
Dear brothers and sisters, God never abandons his children, never. Even when our age advances and our powers decline, when our hair grows white and our role in society lessens, when our lives become less productive and can risk appearing useless. God does not regard appearances (cf. 1 Sam 16:7); he does not disdain to choose those who, to many people, may seem irrelevant. God discards no stone; indeed, the “oldest” are the firm foundation on which “new” stones can rest, in order to join in erecting a spiritual edifice (cf. 1 Peter 2:5).
On this Fourth World Day devoted to them, let us show our tender love for the grandparents and the elderly members of our families. Let us spend time with those who are disheartened and no longer hope in the possibility of a different future. In place of the self-centred attitude that leads to loneliness and abandonment, let us instead show the open heart and the joyful face of men and women who have the courage to say “I will not abandon you”, and to set out on a different path. To all of you, dear grandparents and elderly persons, and to all those who are close to you I send my blessing, accompanied by my prayers. And I ask you, please, not to forget to pray for me.
Excerpts from message Pope Francis, Rome, Saint John Lateran, 25 April 2024
Knock Shrine -National Grandparents Pilgrimage 2024. Celebrating the World Day for Grandparents & The Elderly- this Sunday 28th July 2024. “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Ps 71:9). Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Papal Nuncio of Ireland will lead the pilgrimage and the celebration of the fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly at Knock Shrine. Schedule for the day: 2.30pm Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica. 3.00pm: Pilgrimage Mass followed by Rosary Procession. Those unable to join in person can take part online at www.knockshrine.ie/watch.
Derry Diocesan Trust: Parish of Melmount: Part Time Sacristan- Average hours per week 17.50 (evening and alternate weekend work a requirement). The Sacristan will ensure effective security of the church and associated maintenance and cleaning whilst organising all associated liturgical requirements in line with diocesan guidelines. 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 Monday 5th August 2024. Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all men and women and from members of all communities.
Accord Derry – Marriage Preparation Courses September – October 2024: September 20th/21st 2024 & October 18th/19th 2024. These courses can now be booked online at www.accordni.com. Please note that all courses are now in person & NOT Virtual.
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.
Mary’s Meals Charity feeds over 2.4 million children every day in some of the world’s poorest countries. Mary’s Meals are organising a ‘Two Bridges Walk’ on Sunday 11th August over the Foyle Bridge and Peace Bridge in Derry. We will meet in Sainsburys car park at 11.45am to begin the walk. The distance is approx. 5 miles. The walk is part of a series of walks taking place across Ireland in early August to raise awareness of Mary’s Meals and the work they do. You can register for the walk at Bit.ly/stepbystepwalk. If you have any questions please contact Helen Quinn, telephone 07814441701. You can find out more about Mary’s Meals at https://www.marysmeals.org.uk/
Sean Davis “4 Day Outdoor Summer Fun Soccer Academy” takes place at Templemore Sports Complex from Monday 5th to Thursday 8th August 2024. Boys and girls aged 5 to 18 years are welcome. Times: 10am to 3pm. For further details contact Sean Davis FAI, IFA, FA European A Licence Coach on 07787791880.
Lough Derg – Sanctuary of St Patrick- 2024 Pilgrimage Season- Three Day Pilgrimage available to Thursday 15th August. Admission €80.00. Booking Advised, concessions available for students, seniors & groups. Quiet Day- Friday 13th September- cost €35/per person. Lakeshore Pilgrimage- Sunday 1st September – cost €25.00 per person. One Day Retreat dates available during August & September- cost €45.00 per person, concessions available for groups, booking is essential. For further details to book, Tel: (00353) 719861518 or email info@loughderg.org.
Group Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 4th-11th September, total cost in Euro €835. Full religious programme operated by Marian Pilgrimages. Includes daily breakfast and evening meal. For more information contact Group Leader Luke McCann on 07955386288. To book contact Marian Pilgrimages on 02895680005.
Pilgrimage (limited availability) to Fatima EX Dublin Easter 2025, Flying with TAP airlines, Also 13th June 2025 for Feast of Saint Anthony, 13th October 2025 for Miracle of Sun Contact James Treacy 00353 61921470 jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com Payments by instalments acceptable.
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