The Most Holy Trinity 30th May 2021
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 30th May 12Noon Jimmy McClenaghan
Monday 31st May 10.00am Raymond Doherty
Monday 31st May 7.30pm Kathleen Page
Tuesday 1st June 7.30pm Noel Bradley
Wednesday 2nd June 10.00am Gerry Hegarty
Thursday 3rd June 7.30pm Jackie Gallagher
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of: Bernadette Carlisle- Jacqueline Way, Sheila Doherty-Ederowen Park.
Baptisms: We welcome into the family of God; Noah Devine & Maeva Kelly
Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office for dates.
Visitation of the Sick. For urgent sick calls please contact the parish office on 028-71262301 or 02871262894.
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday 31st May and re-open on Tuesday 1st June at 9.00am. You can contact the Parish Office by Phone on 028-71262301 or via email longtower@derrydiocese.org.
Mass Guidance
We would like to remind everyone attending Mass & other Church Services that it is mandatory to wear a face covering at all times and to continue to observe social distancing, use the hand sanitiser on entering & leaving the Church and to receive Holy Communion only in the hand. It is up to each of us individually and as a community to keep each other as safe as possible as we continue to live alongside the virus. We thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to gather together as a parish community.
Padre Pio Intercede for Us
Weekly Mass for Healing in Mind & Body continues this Monday 31st May at 7.30pm.
We shall share in a network of prayer, love and support in these difficult times. We remain heartfully present with everyone and wish to connect with all who are ill, unwell, feeling isolated and struggling with the pressures of life. Through the gift of this Mass we will unite in prayer for all. We pray to be surrounded by the light and warmth of God’s love to heal our brokenness at this time of isolation, suffering and loss. We hope at the end of each Mass to give a Blessing using a 1st class relic of Padre Pio. We ask everyone’s assistance to help others connect with this Mass through our webcam – especially the elderly, frail and vulnerable. Please share as best you can knowledge of this Mass with your family & friends. You can access the Mass via our parish website: www.longtowerchurch.org then click on the link for the webcam or alternatively by logging on to www.churchmedia.tv
Complete Works
The ‘complete works’ of any collection become very desirable to enthusiastic collectors. For many, it can take a lifetime to gather all the components together, sometimes bringing years of disappointment and loss of hope that they many never achieve their goal. Today, may we encounter the ‘complete works’ of the Trinity, assisting in the evolution of our hearts – our beloved Father and Jesus unite as one with the Holy Spirit to pour love into our hearts and declare the truth of His word in our lives. May we, as enthusiastic children, feel the longing to reach our divine destination, with the ancient master of wisdom guiding us – ever hopeful we will not be disappointed that they will complete their sacred work in our hearts.
Derry Diocesan Laudato Si Group: Invitation to respond – Diocese of Derry Environmental Strategy. The Diocese of Derry has launched a consultative plan about climate change and the environment and is inviting everyone within the Diocese to read, engage and respond to it. The plan identifies actions and behaviours that support rather than destroy the environment. The suggestions cover such areas as land, buildings, energy, food, travel and waste. A draft of the Environmental Strategy has been posted on the Derry Diocesan website, to view and/or download: https://www.derrydiocese.org/diocese/environmental-strategy. In order to ensure that it is as helpful as possible to your various parish communities however, we would appreciate any constructive feedback on it that you may have to give. We ask if you could:- Read the draft Strategy document and give feedback on aspects that you feel could be supplemented/improved.
– Begin to implement any aspect(s) of it that you feel can be put into practice quickly and easily.
– Draw the attention of both parish groups and individual parishioners to the Strategy and encourage them to give feedback. (This would be especially relevant to schools and any groups/individuals with particular interest in environmental issues).
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, 31 May 2021 Submit your comments, questions and suggestions to Patricia McCormack by: Email: laudatosiderry@gmail.com, Telephone/text: 077 1190 0420, Facebook: Laudatosiderry
Padre Pio Prayer Group will take place on Tuesday 1st June at Holy Family Chapel, Ballymagroarty, Derry. 7pm the Holy Rosary, 7.15pm celebration of mass, 7.45pm closing prayers. A first class relic will be available for veneration. Covid restrictions in place. All Welcome.
The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, working in Partnership with Saint Mary’s University, Twickenham, offers the Masters in Catholic School Leadership. This is a post graduate degree dedicated to the professional development and spiritual formation of Catholic school leaders. It is a great opportunity for those currently in leadership roles and those who aspire to, or have an interest in, leadership roles within the Catholic School system. The next intake will be Autumn 2021. An information session via ZOOM will be held on Monday 7th June at 3.30pm. If you are interested in attending this session or require any further information, please contact the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre on 004428 71264087 or email tferry@derrydiocese.org.
Life In The Spirit Seminar in Omagh will take place over a period of seven weeks in conjunction with 7.30pm Holy Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Omagh, starting on Thursday 22 April. Please join at 7.30pm each Thursday via the parish webcam: http://www.drumraghparish.com/webcam.html 22 April: God’s Love – Fr Damian Bresnahan SMA; 29 April: Salvation – Fr Joe Gormley; 6 May: The New Life – Bishop Donal McKeown; 13 May: Receiving God’s Gift – Fr Christopher McDermott; 20 May: Baptism in the Spirit – Fr Eddie Magee; 27 May: Growth – Fr Colum Curry; Thursday 3 June: Transformation – Fr Kevin Mc Elhennon. “Let him who is thirsty come; Let him who desires, Take the water of life without price” Rev. 22:17. Please pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all people.
Blood Donations: There will be blood donation sessions at the Guildhall Building, Derry/Londonderry on Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd June 2021 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm & 5:00pm – 7:30pm. Note that donation sessions are now by appointment only; to book an appointment, please call 08085 534 653 between 10:00am and 4:30pm.
Invitation from Fahan Presbyterian Church. We invite you to a Zoom presentation by Adrian Carey-Jones of Romanian Ministries. Thursday 3rd June 2021 at 8pm. Everyone welcome. Meeting ID: 892 525 6157. We would consider it a great encouragement if you could join us. Please contact James for further information on (0044) 78 1367 3874.
Master of Arts in Religious Education & Social Justice: St Angela’s College, Sligo, is offering this online part-time MA, starting in September 2021. The closing date for receipt of applications is 16th June. Please visit www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie or contact Mary Kearns on 0035371 9195550. Email: mkearns@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
The Priory Institute, Tallaght; Online Theology Open Day, is this for you? The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. To find out more about our Online Open Day on Saturday 19th June, Telephone +353 (0)86 8510769 or visit our website at www.prioryinstitute.com
Marian Pilgrimages have released their pilgrimage schedule for 2021 & 2022 to Lourdes, Medjugorje, Fatima, Italy & Holy Land. For more information or to register your interest please visit www.marian.ie or ring Marian Pilgrimages on (01) 878 8159.
The May Edition of The Net, the monthly publication sharing the fruits of faith in the Derry Diocese, is now available. With Covid-19 restrictions still in place, the March edition will only be available on the Diocesan website: https://www.derrydiocese.org/news/the-net-may-2021. However, the publication will be available again in parishes when the restrictions are lifted. Enquiries to – editorthenet15@gmail.com.
Foyle Hospice- Volunteers Needed, Foyle Hospice Charity Shop, Waterloo Place: Do you have a few hours to spare a week? Would you like to join our fantastic team of volunteers? Meet new friends? Learn new skills? And most importantly have fun while helping and supporting your local hospice. If this is something that would interest you, please get in touch with Rachael Osbourne, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Foyle Hospice, 028-71351010 or email rachael@foylehospice.com.
Foyle Foodbank, Springtown, Industrial Estate, is open from 11am until 4pm Monday to Friday to help those in food crisis. Telephone 71263699.
Preparing for Marriage?Catholic Engaged Encounter: A ‘Zoom’ online Marriage Preparation course is planned for 11-12 September 2021.This 2-day course is a positive way of preparing for Marriage where you will discover how you can enrich your future relationship. Information/Booking: marriageencounter.ie or 028276 38512.
Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service seeking Marriage Preparation Programme Facilitator. Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. Accord is seeking registration of interest from those who have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and the enthusiasm to be part of a team supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service has 54 centres in dioceses across the island. Successful applicants will receive professional training and will be part of a team delivering marriage preparation programmes locally in accordance with best practice. Contact Deirdre 07980898399 or by email to info@accordni.com. The closing date for receipt of registration of interest forms to be included in Selections for this year is Friday June 4th. Registration of Interest form and additional information about becoming a facilitator is available on www.accordni.com
Accord Derry Virtual Interactive Marriage Preparation Programme Course Dates: July 6th/7th 2021, August 10th/11th 2021, Sept 14th/15th 2021, Oct 12th/13th 2021 Nov 9th/10th 2021, Dec 7th/8th 2021. Booking now online at www.accordni.com. Due to a demand for places, Accord Derry are offering an extra course on 22/23rd June 2021. This course is now opening for booking on www.accordni.com
Accord’s free and confidential ‘Relationships Support Phone Line’ for marriages, families and relationships offers support to those experiencing extra pressure due to social restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The three numbers are: Accord CLG – 01 531 3331, Accord Dublin – 01 905 9555, Accord NI – 028 9568 0151 or 00353 1 531 3331.
Webcams Around the country, some parish churches and cathedrals have installed webcams for the broadcast of Mass and these can accessed on the following websites; https://www.churchservices.tv/churches/
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras
https://www.parishwebsites.ie/
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