Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 21st 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 21st July 12Noon Geraldine Arnett
Monday 22nd July 10.00am Maurice & Peggy Brennan
Monday 22nd July 7.30pm Ann McAnee
Tuesday 23rd July 7.30pm Liam McSwine
Wednesday 24th July 7.30pm Laura Sowden
Thursday 25th July 7.30pm Celine McKeever
Friday 26th July 7.30pm Gerry McDermott
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Sean Moloney- Formerly Ivy Terrace, Kathleen Gallagher- Formerly Nora Frazer Court
Baptisms: We Welcome into the family of God; Saoirse Doherty, Ronan McConnellogue & Cillian Duffy.
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 £2482.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £620.00
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.
St Columba’s Church, Long Tower – Saturday 27th July, 6pm Vigil Mass- A Mass of Commissioning will be held for all Eucharistic Ministers and Readers present and new. We welcome you all to this Mass and thank you sincerely for your commitment to Long Tower as Lay Ministers. The new revised rotas for all Readers & Eucharistic Ministers will be distributed on the night and will take effect from first weekend (3rd /4th) of August.
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.
Fr. Gerard will visit the sick in his care in the following areas, the week beginning Monday 22nd July; Meenan Drive, Dove Gardens, Deanery Street, Bluebell Hill Gardens, Celtic Court, Kerrigan’s Close, Quarry Street, Drumcliffe Avenue, Lone Moor Road, Nualamount, Old City Court, Ballougry Road, Mullenan Road & Creevagh Road.
Fr. Stephen will visit the sick in his care in the following areas on Wednesday 24th Thursday 25th & Friday 26th July; Long Tower Court, Abercorn Road, Bishop Street, Corporation Street, Belview Avenue, Maureen Avenue, Ivy Terrace, Foyle Road, Foyle Park, Ardfoyle, Lower Bennett St, Jack Allen Court, The Metropole Bridge Street & Alexander House.
Please note- Home visits to the sick will resume again in September. For urgent sick calls during August, please contact the parish office on 028-71262301. 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.
Diocese of Derry Three-Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg 2024 led by Bishop Donal McKeown-Friday 26th – Sunday 28th July. Bus will leave St Eugene’s Cathedral on Friday 26th July at 11.00am & travel via, Strabane, Lifford & Ballybofey. Cost £80 including transport. Cost for those making their own way to Lough Derg, £70. Pre-booking is required for those traveling by bus. Please contact Tony Brennan tony.brennan@derrydiocese.org or the Diocesan office 0044 28 7126 2302 for a booking form. The Lough Derg Pilgrimage provides a kind of breathing space in which people can calmly explore and reflect on where they find themselves in their lives at that moment in time. We look forward to welcoming you!
Knock Shrine -National Grandparents Pilgrimage 2024. Celebrating the World Day for Grandparents & The Elderly- 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.
Reek Sunday- National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick- Sunday 28th July. This year, the annual pilgrimage takes place on the weekend of 26th – 28th July. On this day we also celebrate World Day for Grand Parents and the Elderly. Masses will be celebrated hourly on the summit from 8.00am until 2.00pm. Confessions will be also be heard on the summit. From 7.30am- 2.00pm. For further details please check our website at westportparish.ie.
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/
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.
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).
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.
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