The Most Holy Body & Blood Of Christ 2nd 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 2nd June 10.00am Brendan Harron
Sunday 2nd June 12Noon Betty Woodrow
Monday 3rd June 7.30pm Charlie O’Hagan
Tuesday 4th June 10.00am Greta Cooke
Tuesday 4th June 7.30pm Gerard Radcliffe
Wednesday 5th June 7.30pm George Page
Thursday 6th June 7.30pm Sean McMenamin
Friday 7th June 7.30pm RMA Mass
Saturday 8th June 6.00pm Jim Healy
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Laurence Mclaughlin- Rathkeel Way, John McLaughlin- Elmgrove, Margaret McCallion- formerly Lecky Road & Ann Doherty- Bishop Park.
To book a Baptism, please contact the parish office on 028-71262301 for available dates.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2216.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £631.00
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.
We Congratulate the P.4 pupils from Nazareth House Primary School who celebrated the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in Long Tower on Friday 31st May. Thanks to all who made the occasion so special. We hope you all had a lovely day!
Last Chance to get your tickets!!! St Columba’s Church, Long Tower, 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. To purchase tickets telephone parish office on 02871-262301, or email longtower@derrydiocese.org. Thank you for your support.
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.
St Columba’s Church, Long Tower- Monthly Mass for Mental Health & Mini Vigil to Midnight – We invite you to our 7.30pm Mass on Thursday 2nd May. At this Mass we give thanks to God for positive mental health, and to pray for those who are struggling with mental health issues, and to pray for those who care for them. After Mass, Adoration will follow until midnight.
Bishop McKeown will join ministers of our Christian denominations at what is believed to be the city’s first inter-faith celebration of St Columba’s Day. The service starts at 4pm on Sunday June 9th, gathering outside St Augustine’s Church of Ireland on the Walls. Incorporating a sung version of the prayer attributed to St Columba, Alone With None But Thee My God, and excerpts from the Amrah Cholm Cille, the celebratory event will take no more than one hour. Everyone is welcome.
Fr. John Forbes – 50th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. 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- Wee Nun’s School. Everyone is welcome. Fr John will also celebrate a Golden Jubilee Mass on Friday 14 June 2024, at 7.30pm, in St Mary’s, Creggan.
St Columba’s Church- Renewal of Parish Ministry– There will be a meeting for all Readers and new Readers on Monday 3rd June in the Church at 5:30pm. There will be a meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers and new Ministers on Monday 10th June in the Church at 5:30pm.
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 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).
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.
Fr. Liam Donnelly – 60th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. To mark this special occasion, Fr. Liam will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving on Friday 21st June at 7.00pm in Church of Our Lady Mercy, Lavey. Refreshments will be served afterwards in Lavey Club. Everyone is invited to attend.
Lumen Christi College- Bishop Street, Derry. Tel No: 028-71362595. Applications are invited for: Cleaner (Permanent Part- Time) & Cleaner (Temporary 1 year Part-Time). Working pattern: 12.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday from 3.30pm- 6pm. Rate of Pay: £12.11 per hour. Relevant experience in cleaning is desirable. Full training given. Please contact the Principal’s PA, Mrs F McLaughlin, by email to info@lumenchristi.derry.ni.sch.uk or telephone 028-71362595 by 12noon on Thursday 6th June 2024.
Foyle Hospice Female Walk/Run 2024: This year’s event will take place on Sunday 9th June at 11.30am. Starting point: Catalyst Building. Finish: St Columb’s Park. If you are interested in taking part, you can register at: www.register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Femalewalkrun2024 or you can call into our Fundraising Department, located at Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Rd, Londonderry BT48 8JE. There is also the option to register on the day of the walk/run. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.
Catechism/Youcat Pilgrimage To Knock Shrine – 15 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. YouCat is not just for young people but for anyone who wants to explore the Christian faith. 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.
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