Sixth Sunday of Easter 5th May 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 5th May 10.00am Philomena & Jim Duddy
Sunday 5th May 12Noon Josephine Healy
Monday 6th May 7.30pm Noel Barr
Tuesday 7th May 7.30pm Martin McFeely
Wednesday 8th May 7.30pm The Carlin Family
Thursday 9th May 7.30pm Raymond Griffin
Friday 10th May 7.30pm Agnes Brazil
Saturday 11th May 10.00am Madge Meehan
Saturday 11th May 6.00pm Martha Cassidy & Cassidy Family
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Lily Brown- Garden City & Casey Campbell- Glendale Road.
Baptisms: We Welcome into the family of God; To book a Baptism, please contact the parish office on 028-71262301 for available dates.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2385.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £686.00
The Parish Office: You can contact the Parish Office by phone on 028-71262301 (during office hours) or via email longtower@derrydiocese.org.
The Parish Office will be closed Monday 6th May and will reopen Tuesday 7th May at 9.00am.
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.
Fr. Gerard kindly acknowledges with thanks two very generous donations of £2000.00 each to the Long Tower Parish.
St Columba’s Church, Long Tower, Annual Parish Draw; Tickets are available from parish office, price £5/per ticket. The draw will take place on Sunday 9th June, St Columba’s Feast Day. 1st prize £2400.00, 2nd prize £1000.00, 3rd prize £500.00, 4th prize £300.00, 5th prize £200.00. Promoters prize of £100.00. We would ask that anyone interested in becoming a promoter or anyone wishing to purchase tickets to please contact the parish office on 02871-262301 Monday – Friday 10.00am – 2.00pm or via email longtower@derrydiocese.org. Thank you for your support.
CEMETERY SUNDAY: The Annual Service of Intercession for the Dead will take place in the City Cemetery on Sunday, 30 June 2024 at 3.00 pm.
First Holy Communion for P.4 pupils of Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir & Ballougry Primary School will take place on Saturday 18th May 2024 at 1.30pm.
First Holy Communion for P.4 pupils of Long Tower Primary School will take place on Friday 24th May 2024 at 1.30pm.
First Holy Communion for P.4 pupils of Nazareth House Primary School will take place on Friday 31st May 2024 at 1.30pm.
St Columba’s Gift Shop: We have a variety of First Holy Communion cards and gifts available as well as candles and other mementos. For further enquiries please contact Sheila Doyle/ Jim Doherty (via the Parish Office 028-7126230 or Sacristy 028-71261946) who will be happy to help.
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 Representatives are Mrs Rita Moore and 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).
The Little Way Novena in St Eugene’s Cathedral – 11th May to 19th May: The theme is ‘I choose your will only”. The Novena will begin at the 7.30 pm Mass with the Sacrament of the Sick on Saturday, 11th May. Devotions and talk on Sunday, 12th May at 6.00 pm. Monday to Friday (13th to 17th May) Novena Masses at 6.30 am and 10.00 am each morning and an evening service with a guest speaker at 7.30 pm. Saturday, 18th May 10.00 am Mass for those who have died.
The Novena will close on Sunday, 19th May at 3.00 pm. Everyone is welcome to St Eugene’s Cathedral for this time of prayer and petition.
Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Joe Walsh Tours – Group Leader- Maria Bradley accompanied by Spiritual Director Fr. John Forbes- 7 nights direct from Belfast: 10th July- 17th July, cost £879.00 per person. Price includes full board and return coach travel to Belfast International airport with pick up points in Derry, Strabane, Gortin and Greencastle. For further information or to book please contact Maria Bradley on 028-81648357 or WhatsApp – 07768395038.
Silent Retreat: Theme: “If you but knew the gift of God…” Preached by: Fr. Kilian Byrne, Foyer of Charity. Venue: Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry. Date: 3rd – 9th June, cost: £350 full board Contact: Helen: 00353 86 1678027/ hellywilliams@gmail.com www.foyerofcharity.ie. A privileged time to come away from noise and distractions, and listen to the Spirit of God, – Who is Love. Silence, prayer, teachings & liturgy of the Church.
Carmelite Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 22nd August – 8 nights – Cost €979 Euro. For booking forms / further details telephone 028-71 262512.
Carmelite Pilgrimage to The Shrines of France: 16th September-7nights £1449.00 For booking forms / further details telephone 028-71 262512.
All Ireland Rosary Rally – Knock – June 1st– The All Ireland Rosary Rally is back this year on Saturday, 1st June in Knock. The day begins with a Marian Conference at 9.30 am in St John’s Centre. There will be the Stations of the Cross outside at 2 pm, followed by the Rosary Procession. Bishop Phonsie Cullinan will be the main Celebrant of the 3pm Mass which will include Anointing of the Sick. Confessions are available throughout the day, and there will be rosary and scapular-making workshops in the marquee. For more information please visit www.AllIrelandRosaryRally.com.
Lough Derg- Sanctuary of St Patrick- 2024 Pilgrimage Season- Three Day Pilgrimage from Friday-31st May – Thursday 15th August. Admission €80.00. Booking Advised, concessions available for students, seniors & groups. Quiet Day- Saturday 11th May & Friday 13th September- cost €35.00 per person. Lakeshore Pilgrimage- Sunday 26th May & Sunday 1st September – cost €25.00 per person. One Day Retreat dates available during May, 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.
St Vincent de Paul – Pop-up, pre loved Furniture Shop, open Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10am – 2pm, 4 Elagh Buiness Pk, Buncrana Rd, Derry. We are looking for second-hand furniture: Bedroom furniture, Suites, Kitchen tables and chairs and small furniture. If you are spring cleaning please contact us and we will gladly collect and reuse your pre-loved furniture. Tel:028 71 265489. SVP: Help us help others.
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 – Pray in May. Mary’s Meals, provides school meals to over 2.4 million children every day. During the month of May, dedicated to Our Lady, we invite you to join us in praying for the hungry children who rely on our life-changing school meals, and for all the children and families around the world who live in poverty. We are praying particularly for families facing extreme food insecurity and hunger in Ethiopia. Further details on our Ethiopia appeal and prayer resources for adults and children can be found at www.marysmeals.org.uk/prayinmay
Glenshane pilgrimage to Rome, San Giovanni and Montecassino, Nov 6-10. 895 euro all in. Afternoon flights with Aer Lingus. Excellent accommodation and dinners. All coaching and tours included. Phone Kieran and Laura, 00353 57 93 55050.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Is Gambling affecting your life? Perhaps we can help. Tel 028 7135 1329.
