Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul, Apostles 29th June 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 29th June 10.00am Jane McCallion
Sunday 29th June 12Noon Richard Barr
Monday 30th June 7.30pm Michael Barr
Tuesday 1st July 10.00am Danny McGowan
Tuesday 1st July 7.30pm Margaret Campbell
Thursday 3rd July 7.30pm Paul Temple
Saturday 5th July 6.00pm Alec & Sheila Hasson
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Christina Brown- Bluebell Hill Gardens, Billy Goode- Jack Allen Court & Raymond Devine- Formerly Bishop Street.
Baptisms: We Welcome into the family of God: Aoibhi McChrystal, Rían Dunne, Noah McDowell, Michael Carlin & Sean Beer.
To book a Baptism please contact the Parish office on 028-71262301 during office hours or email longtower@derrydiocese.org.
Parish Baptismal Dates: Please note Saturday Baptisms are at 3.30pm.
August 2025– 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2295.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £842.00
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.
Padre Pio Intercede for Us
Padre Pio Mass for Healing in Mind & Body continues this Monday 30th June 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 then click on the link for the webcam or alternatively by logging on to www.churchmedia.tv. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please Note: There will be no Padre Pio Mass during July & August. The next Padre Pio Mass will take place on Monday 29th September at 7.30pm. Thank you.
Diocesan Vocations Intercession: As we celebrate the Apostles Peter and Paul we pray for our seminarians and all those discerning a vocation to the priesthood, that they will “…fight the good fight… run the race to the finish…(and) keep the faith.”
Job Opportunities- Derry Diocesan Trust
Diocesan Youth Coordinator – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (with possible extension), 35 hours per week. Job Role:- The main focus of the post will be working with young people, schools and parishes to help them develop their knowledge and understanding of youth ministry in the context of the Catholic Church. For application packs, Tel: 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 12Noon Monday 7 July 2025.
Administrative & Financial Officer, Parish of Ballinascreen, Co Derry. Permanent post, 28hours per week (working pattern to be agreed with Parish Priest). Reporting to the Parish Priest, the role entails provision of administrative & financial support. For application packs, Tel: 028-71262302 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 12Noon on Monday 14 July 2025. Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all men and women and from members of all communities.
St Columba’s Church-Children’s Liturgy will finish this Sunday 29th June and restart again on Sunday 7th September at 12Noon Mass. We thank Sophie & Aoife for delivering the Children’s Liturgy programme and also a big thank you to all the children who participated so well every week. We wish you all an enjoyable summer break and look forward to seeing you back with us again in September.
“From St Columba to Sister Clare”- Evening of Prayer. We invite you to gather with us in St Columba’s Church, Long Tower on 1st Thursday of each month, beginning on Thursday 4th September at 7.30pm for Mass followed by Mini Vigil to Midnight for healing and intercession. At this Mass we will pray for the cause of Sister Clare in the Monastic site where St. Columba knelt and prayed. Everyone is welcome.
Síopa Cholmcille- St Columba’s Gift Shop in Aras Cholmcille: New stock recently arrived. We stock a variety of gifts & cards, candles, rosary beads, books, occasion cards and many other gifts & mementos. The shop is open after 10am morning Mass during the week. For enquiries please contact Sheila Doyle/ Jim Doherty via (parish office 028-71262301 or Sacristy 028-71261946) who will be happy to help.
‘Cloisters Café’ in Aras Cholmcille in the grounds of Long Tower Church, a cosy place to relax and have a bite to eat or a cuppa and a cake! The café is open Tuesday – Saturday from 9am to 3pm. Spread the word! ‘Meet & Bite’ is housed in Cloisters Café on a Tuesday between 4pm-6pm and is available to those in need at no cost. We aim to provide a listening ear, as well as a warm meal and some goodies to take away where we can. Have a look at Cloisters social media Meet & Bite for more information.
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.
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 Ms Josephine Brown and Ms Jennifer Kearney. 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).
Derry Search Youth Group – 40 Years of Faith, Friendship & Fellowship! Join us as we celebrate Derry Search Youth Group’s 40th Anniversary with a night of praise and worship on Sunday 6 July at 7.00pm in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan.
The Padre Pio Prayer Goup, Holy Family Chapel, Ballymagroarty will take place on Tuesday 1st July 2025. Starting with Rosary at 6.45pm before mass, celebration of holy mass at 7.15pm, then the priest will bless everyone with a first class relic of St. Pio, while closing prayers are recited.
Diocese of Derry: 3-Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg; Friday 25th July to Sunday 27th July. For those wishing to avail of transport, a bus will depart after 10am Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral, on the Friday; it will travel via Lifford and Ballybofey. Cost: £95/€110 (including transport). Pre-booking is required. Please contact Tony Brennan on tony.brennan@derrydiocese.org or phone the diocesan office on (+44) 028 7126 2302 for a booking form. We look forward to welcoming you.
All-Ireland Rally for Life takes place in Dublin on Saturday 5th July. Make a stand to protect Ireland’s unborn babies. Coaches will be travelling from towns across Northern Ireland. To book your seat contact 02890278484/ 07592280522 or email info@preciouslife.com
Part-Time Certificate in Religious Education for Primary School, with Online Delivery: ATU St Angelas is inviting applications for this programme, which begins Autumn 2025. The programme is open to Qualified primary school teachers and Qualified post-primary school teachers who wish to transfer to primary school teaching. Parents, sacramental preparation teams and parish catechists who have a specific interest in the area of primary religious education may also apply. Closing date for Applications is Friday 15 August 2025. For further information, contact Mary Kearns, Senior Administrator, School of Education, ATU St Angelas, Lough Gill, Sligo. Email: mary.kearns@atu.ie or visit website: www.atu.ie
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