Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time 23rd February 2025
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 23rd February 10.00am Kathleen Callaghan
Sunday 23rd February 12Noon Claire Meehan
Monday 24th February 7.30pm Kieran Doherty
Tuesday 25th February 7.30pm Lawrence O’Reilly
Wednesday 26th February 7.30pm Rita McGurk
Thursday 27th February 7.30pm Agnes O’Hagan
Friday 28th February 7.30pm Neil McCleary
Saturday 1st March 10.00am Jennie McConomy
Saturday 1st March 6.00pm Peggy McMonagle
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Robert McFadden- Brickfield Court.
Baptisms: We Welcome into the family of God: Cohán McLaughlin & Bria Duffy. To book a Baptism please contact the Parish office on 028-71262301 during office hours.
Parish Baptismal Dates: Please note Saturday Baptisms are at 3.30pm.
May 2025 – Saturday 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2510.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £805.00
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. Thank you.
Diocesan Vocations Intercession: In this weekend’s gospel Jesus reminds us of the challenge to love without discrimination or counting the cost. We pray for those called to preach the Gospel of love as priests of the diocese of Derry. Vocations Weekend in Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne, 7th – 9th March. Anyone interested should contact Fr Pat O’Hagan at pgoh2111@gmail.com.
Padre Pio Intercede for Us
Padre Pio Mass for Healing in Mind & Body continues this Monday 24th February 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. Everyone is 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 Safe-Guarding Representative is Ms Josephine Brown. If you have any concerns with regard to Safeguarding children or adults in need of protection within the Church please contact Marie Gormley, the 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).
Holy Hour for Vocations: There will be a Holy Hour for intercession for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life in the Diocese of Derry on Wednesday 26th February at 8:00pm in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road, Derry. All welcome to come and pray.
Walk with Me – A Journey of Prayer for Lent 2025: Booklets are now available from parish office or from Jim Doherty at Church, cost £1.00. These booklets are a useful prayer format for the Holy season of Lent.
LIFE Camp 2025: Living – In – Faith – Everywhere: LIFE Camp is a voluntary organisation staffed by teachers, students and experienced volunteers. It takes place in St. Mary’s College, Northland Road, Derry. We are calling all pupils currently in P3 – P7. Week 1: Tuesday 1st – Friday 4th July and Week 2: Monday 7th July – Friday 11th July. Cost for Week 1 is £35. Cost for Week 2 is £40. To register go to www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Life%20Summer%20Camp
Derry Diocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes Monday 30th June -Friday 4th July. Fare £849 (+£144 Single Supplement). The Lourdes Pilgrimage Office will be open Thursdays & Saturdays 11am to 1pm in the Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street Derry BT48 6UJ. Telephone 02871260293. Application forms may be collected at these times and are also available by email to: derrypilgrim @outlook.com. Payments for the pilgrimage are acceptable by online payment or cheque (cash payments not acceptable). Bank details: Bank: AIB, Meadowbank, Derry. Sort Code:93-80-25, Account Number:16225072, Account Name: Derry Diocesan Lourdes Account. We also have a youth pilgrimage coming with us and any young person 16 -18 years in any Parish may contact us by phone or email for more information. We also asking any Nurses, Doctors or Care Staff who are interested in joining our Care Team to make contact with the Pilgrimage Office. Thank you for your support.
Derry Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Fatima: We are inviting young people aged 16 + to join us on pilgrimage to Fatima for 4 nights from 14th to 18th July. This will be a unique experience for young people and an opportunity to engage with their peers from around the world in a faith context. Cost is £700 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.
Accord Derry – Marriage Preparation Courses: March- June 2025: March 28th/29th April 11th/12th, May 30th/31st & June 20th/21st. All courses are now online for booking at www.accordni.com. Please note all courses are in person and NOT virtual.
Pilgrimage Lourdes – 4th -9th July 2025: Deposits and Savings scheme available on Thursdays at Holy Family Parish Office Ballymagroarty from 10.30am-12noon. contact Margaret 07732468511.
St Columb’s School of Music- Gala Concert, Saturday 1st March in St Columb’ s Hall, Derry, at 7.30pm, Doors open at 7pm. Tickets £12.50/£7.50. Performances by Margaret Keys (Soprano), Thornhill College Chamber Choir, Ebrington Primary School Choir& St Columb’s School of Music tutors. Tickets available: www.stcolumbsschoolofmusic.com.
‘Sing for Joy!’ – A Day of Music and Ministry- Are you involved, or keen to become involved in Church Music in your Parish, School, University etc.? We invite you to join us for ‘Sing for Joy!’ – A Day of Music and Ministry. Saturday 26th April 2025 at Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Boat departs at 9:30am. In the prayerful setting of Lough Derg, this day will provide space for the power of music to nourish our spirit and allow us to give praise to God through the beauty of sound, song and silence. There will be various inputs as well as time to pray, connect with others and explore this Sacred place. The day will conclude with the Celebration of the Eucharist at 5pm (open to the public). This day is open to young people aged 18-35 and is free to attend (supported by the Knights of St Columbanus). Registration is essential via https://bit.ly/SingforJoy.For further information please contact info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk / +447759496677.
Mary’s Meals -Emergency in Southern Africa: Southern Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 100 years, with an estimated 21 million children in the region suffering from malnutrition. Mary’s Meals works in four of the worst effected countries (Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe) providing vital daily school meals to 1.5 million hungry children. To help Mary’s Meals keep providing these life-changing meals and reach more children in need, please keep our work in your prayers and consider donating to this appeal. 10p provides a school meal. Find out more at www.marysmeals.org.uk or freephone 0800 698 1212. Thank you for your support of Mary’s Meals.
Trócaire School Volunteers: Are you a retired teacher or someone who has experience presenting to groups of school children? Trócaire is looking for volunteers to support our 2025 Lent Appeal in the Derry Diocese. If you think you have the right skills and experience and will be available to help during school hours over Lent, then we would love to hear from you. Full training will be provided. For more info call Naomi Purnell on 028 9080 8033 or email naomi.purnell@trocaire.org.
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