The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ 11th June 2023
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 11th June 12.00Noon Jack McGill
Monday 12th June 7.30pm Jimmy Friel
Tuesday 13th June 7.30pm Ann Doherty
Wednesday 14th June 7.30pm Gerard Crockett
Friday 16th June 7.30pm Valerie Curran
Saturday 17th June 6.00pm The Cassidy Family
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Charlie O’Hagan -Knockalla,
Baptisms: We welcome into the family of God; Amelia Brown & Remi McEneaney. To book a Baptism, please contact the parish office for dates.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2906.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £675.00
Parish Office: You can contact the Parish Office by Phone on 028-71262301 or via email longtower@derrydiocese.org.
Visitation of the Sick. For urgent sick calls please contact the parish office on 028-71262301 or 02871262894.
We congratulate the P.4 Pupils from Nazareth House PS who made their First Holy Communion in Long Tower on Saturday 4th June. What a wonderful celebration! We hope you all had a lovely day!
St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower, Celebrating 240 years:- Sunday 11th June: Solemnity of Corpus Christi at 12 Noon: Mass concludes with Blessed Sacrament Procession around Long Tower grounds concluding with Benediction at the Calvary. All P4 children who made their First Holy Communion are invited to participate at the Mass and lead the procession wearing their First Communion clothes. Ice cream to follow!
Saturday 24th June Parish Family Fête: Long Tower Primary School Playground: 2pm – 4pm.
St Columba Book by Brendan McKeever, cost £5.00. Please contact the parish office 02871-262301.
Cemetery Sunday: The Annual Service of Intercession for the Dead will take place in the City Cemetery on Sunday, 25th June 2023 at 3.00 pm.
St Columba’s Church, Long Tower: We are seeking expressions of interest for provision of a Tourism Engagement Service at St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower and Aras Cholmcille. The provision of this service will be offered as a contract from 26th June to 27th October 2023. It is anticipated that this service will require approximately 30 hours per week.
The contractor will support the Long Tower Parish Management team in the following areas:
Further developing the Long Tower Church and Aras Cholmcille as an historic & tourism venue
Development and delivery of a visitor guide & welcome service to ensure a quality experience for all of our visitors.
Establishing links with Derry & Strabane District Council, Donegal County Council, local and regional tourist boards, independent tour operators, hotels and accommodation providers, local schools and colleges.
Develop links with cross community organisations
Coordinate existing volunteers
Assist with the training of tourism volunteers
Applicants should meet the criteria as listed below:
Experience of working or volunteering in the Tourism, Heritage or Church sector.
Experience of working as part of a team either in a work or volunteer environment.
Good record keeping and administration skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Expressions of interest to be sent to longtower@derrydiocese.org by 5.00pm on Friday 16th June 2023.
The role advertised has been part funded by Derry City & Strabane District Council Heritage Animation& Visitor Servicing Grant Aid Programme.
The Long Tower Parish recognises and upholds the dignity and rights of all children. 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.
Music for A Summer’s Evening Concert: Join International Chart topping singers Fr Eugene O’Hagan from the multi-platinum selling classical group “The Priests” and International award winning singer Margaret Keys at Christ Church, Derry on the 17th June at 7.30pm, together with the stunning Scala Strings Orchestra and guest choir for what promises to be a night of uplifting and much loved music. Performing a wide range of music from much loved classical favourites, songs from the shows, Irish favourites and popular ballads this is an evening not to be missed! Tickets are priced at £20. You can book via Eventbrite.ie, Tel-07812588010 or call at Parish office for tickets.
Silent Weekend Retreat in the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca, Friday 16th -Sunday 18th June, Cost £90. For further details and bookings contact 71 262512.
Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lough Derg Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th of June – We are inviting anyone age 16+ to join us for our annual pilgrimage to Lough Derg on Friday the 23rd June to Sunday 25th June. Bishop McKeown will be leading the pilgrimage this year. The cost is £80 for the three nights, including transport from St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry. You may, of course, wish to make your own way there, if more convenient. To book call the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre on + 44 28 71264087 or Email: lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org
Wellness Event – Lumen Christi College: Wednesday 14th June 2023 @ 7.00pm. Expert advice from guest speakers to help support young people make responsible decisions around social media (Claire Heaney from Dry Arch Centre), alcohol and drugs (Gary Rutherford from ARC Fitness). Blood pressure checks also available on the evening. Everyone welcome.
Annual Concern Scalp Walk , Burnfoot, Co. Donegal. (approx 5miles, signposted from Burnfoot), Sunday 18 June 2023, Start time 2.00pm. Water provided. Remember hats and sun protection. Donations accepted at starting point or Concern Bookshop, Ferryquay Street, Derry or online via – www.justgiving.com/page/derryscalp
The Rally for Life 2023, the biggest pro-life event of the year, is just months away now – and we need YOU to start helping to make this an even bigger and better pro-life demonstration with a special focus on young people and RETAINING the 3-day wait before abortion. Saturday, JULY 1st, Parnell Square in Dublin city centre. SAVE the DATE!! We are always looking for volunteers to help out with the Rally for Life. Can YOU help with promoting the Rally and/or on the day itself. Please get in contact to help – info@thelifeinstitute.net or 01 8730465
St. Pio Pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo, 6 Days, inc. Pietrelcina, Shrine of St. Michael the Archangel, St. Matthew’s Monastery, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Incoronata etc., Depart 3rd October 2023 Ex Dublin – STG £770. Limited places. For further details contact: Anita 07769744836
