Tenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 9th June 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 9th June 10.00am Paddy McIntyre
Monday 10th June 7.30pm Jack McGill
Tuesday 11th June 7.30pm Liam Kennedy
Wednesday 12th June 7.30pm Ellen McFaul
Thursday 13th June 7.30pm Ann Doherty
Friday 14th June 7.30pm Gerard McCarron
Saturday 15th June 6.00pm Sadie Sundin
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Molly Campbell- Racecourse Road & Betty Deery Murphy- Formerly Glendara.
Baptisms: We Welcome into the family of God; Seán Ward, Dáire Gallagher & Cadhla Kavanagh. To book a Baptism, please contact the parish office on 028-71262301 for available dates.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £3037.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £700.00
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 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.
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
Fr. John Forbes – 50th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. To mark this special occasion, Fr John will celebrate a Golden Jubilee Mass on Friday 14 June 2024, at 7.30pm, in St Mary’s, Creggan.
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.
St Columba’s Church, Long Tower
Sunday 9th June- Feast of St Columba
10am Mass: 50th Anniversary of Ordination to Priesthood- Fr John Forbes
To mark this special occasion, Fr John will celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday 9th June at 10.00am – Feast of St Columba, in St Columba’s Church, Long Tower. Refreshments afterwards in Aras Cholmcille.
12Noon Mass: Solemn Mass of St Columba celebrated by Bishop Donal McKeown, followed by procession to St Columba’s Well, led by St Colmcille’s Pipe Band. Refreshments and Traditional Music Session in Lower Long Tower Primary School Hall with Parish Draw.
Everyone Welcome
St Columba’s Church- Renewal of Parish Ministry– There will be a meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers & new Ministers on Monday 10th June in the Church at 5:30pm.
Corpus Christi Procession: A sincere word of thanks to everyone who participated in the Corpus Christi procession. A special mention to all the First Holy Communion children who attended in such great numbers. It really was a special occasion!!!
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. 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).
Diocese of Derry Three-Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg 2024 led by Bishop Donal McKeown starts on Friday, 26 July, and concludes on Sunday, the 28 July. Bus will leave St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, on Friday 26 July at 11.00am and will travel via, Strabane, Lifford and Ballybofey. Cost £80 including transport. Cost for those making their own way to Lough Derg, £70. Pre-booking is required for those travelling by bus. Please contact Tony Brennan on tony.brennan@derrydiocese.org or phone the Diocese Office on 0044 28 7126 2302 for booking form. Lough Derg is a sacred place apart to bring burdens and leave them behind, to seek healing for wounds and to ask for them to be healed. 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!
St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, proudly presents Afternoon Tea with Daniel O’Donnell on Sunday 14 July at 3.00pm in St Mary’s College, Northland Road, Derry. Tickets cost £35 and are available to buy at the Parish Office, Tel: 028 7126 2894.
Catechism/Youcat Pilgrimage To Knock Shrine – 15th June 2024
Do you want to learn more about your Catholic faith? Do you want to know and share the catechism of the Catholic Church with your children? YouCat (Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church) is a faith training programme of the Christian faith for anyone who wants to learn more about what Catholics believe. To help you learn more about YouCat and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, you are invited to the Catechism/YouCat Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Saturday 15th June. The Catechism/YouCat Pilgrimage Holy Mass will be celebrated by the Papal Nuncio to Ireland, Most Reverend Luis Mariano Montemayor with homilist, Bishop of Ossory, Niall Coll. Choir music by the Mullingar Cathedral Choristers. No need to book. Details of the pilgrimage can be found at: derrydiocese.org/news/youcat-pilgrimage or contact Máirín Ní Shúilleabháin, National Co-Ordinator for Adult Catechism Studies in Ireland on 00353 (0)87 795 0325.
Day Retreat In Honour Of Saint Anthony: Will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca on Thursday 13th June from 10 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Cost for the day, including light lunch £20. Please bring along some lilies to have blessed in honour of St. Anthony on the day for bookings. Telephone 71 262512.
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- Friday 13th September- cost €35.00 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.
Pilgrimage To Medjugorje Some places are still available for Pilgrimage to Medjugorje leaving from Belfast on 7th August 2024 flying direct to Mostar (approximately half an hour from Medjugorje) Cost is £715 per person sharing which includes return flights, accommodation, breakfast and evening meals. Additional charge for single room occupancy. The Pilgrimage is organised through Marian Pilgrimages (Dublin). £100 deposit required to secure a place. For more information, please contact John Murray on 0780 1105575.
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.
Sean Davis “4 Day Outdoor Summer Fun Soccer Academy” takes place at Templemore Sports Complex on Monday 1st to Thursday 4th July 2024. Boys and girls aged 5 to 18 years are welcome. Times: 10:00 am to 3.00 pm. For further details Tel. Sean Davis FAI, IFA, FA European A Licence Coach on 028 71263044
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