Third Sunday In Ordinary Time 22nd January 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 22nd January 10.00am Ann Bradley
Sunday 22nd January 12.00Noon Marina Wilson
Monday 23rd January 10.00am Patrick Carlin
Monday 23rd January 7.30pm Johnny, Dennis & Joseph Kyle
Tuesday 24th January 7.30pm Paul O’Hagan
Wednesday 25th January 7.30pm Anna & Jim Green
Thursday 26th January 10.00am James & Margaret McCallion
Thursday 26th January 7.30pm Mary McFadden
Friday 27th January 10.00am Eileen Sweeney
Friday 27th January 7.30pm Kathleen Barber
Saturday 28th January 6.00pm Margaret Duggan
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Patricia Harrigan- Magowan Park., Pauline McCarron- St Columb’s Wells, Margaret Walsh- Lone Moor Road & Rosaleen Conaghan- Farmhill, Foyle Springs
Baptisms: To book a Baptism, please contact the parish office for dates.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £1930.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £646.00
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.
Fr Gerard will visit the sick in his care in the following areas, the week beginning Monday 23rd January 2023; Abercorn Road, Bishop Street, Corporation Street, Belview Avenue, Ferguson Street, Maureen Avenue, Ivy Terrace, Moat Street, Foyle Road, Foyle Park, Alexander Memorial Cottages, Ardfoyle, Lower Bennett Street, Jack Allen Court & The Metropole.
Fr. Gerard gratefully acknowledges with thanks a donation of £300.00 towards the Church Renovation fund.
‘Casting a Long Shadow’ is a book charting the People’s History of the Long Tower Church. On sale in Aras Cholmcille or from Long Tower Parish Office. Cost £20.00.
Colmcille Ladies Choir are recruiting new members for the 2023 season. For more information contact Anne 07913383475
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: Northern Ireland: PSNI Tel: 101 or Social Services Western HSC Trust Tel +442871314090 (Ask for Duty Social Worker). Republic of Ireland: Garda Síochána, Buncrana +353749320540 or Letterkenny HQ +353749167100. TUSLA Family & Child Agency, Buncrana+353749320420 or Letterkenny +353749123672.
Catholic Schools Week 2023 begins on 29th January and continues until 4th February in the Diocese of Derry. The theme for this year is ‘Catholic Schools: Walking Together in Faith and Love’. During Catholic Schools Week families, parishes and schools are invited to participate in a week of celebration of Catholic schools, reflecting on their contribution to the common good of society. To launch Catholic Schools Week in our diocese, the Eucharist will be celebrated by Bishop McKeown in St Eugene’s Cathedral on Thursday 26th January at 10.00am.
Diocesan Vocations: Anyone interested in serving the Church as a priest of the diocese of Derry should contact the diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O’Hagan, PP Bellaghy and Greenlough, at (028) 7938 6259 or at pgoh2111@gmail.com
Christian Unity Ecumenical Service 23rd January at 12.30pm in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. As part of Saint Eugene’s Cathedral 150th Anniversary Celebrations, Bishop Donal McKeown will host a Christian Unity Service for schools in the City on Monday 23rd January at 12.30pm. Bishop Andrew Forster, Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, will join with Bishop McKeown for this celebration. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Lumen Christi College Open Evening – Tuesday 31st January 2023. Prospective pupils and their parents/carers are invited to visit Lumen Christi College for the annual Open Evening on Tuesday 31st January 2023 between 4.00pm and 6.30pm. Principal’s Address: 4.00pm & 6.00pm in College Assembly Hall. Guided tours of departments will be provided by pupils. Parents of current pupils will be available to share their experience with visitors. Details may be accessed on the College website- www.lumenchristicollege.co.uk
Children in Crossfire want to thank everyone who supported their Advent Appeal to date. They will be counting donations over the coming weeks and will let us know our final total soon. If you haven’t had a chance to return your donation/coin box to Sacristy or Parish office, you can still send it to their office at 2 St Joseph’s Avenue, Derry, BT48 6TH.
Accord Derry: Marriage Preparation Workshops January – March 2023, January 30th/31st 2023, February 6th/7th 2023, February 20th/21st 2023, March 6th/7th 2023 & March 27th/28th 202. Courses can be booked online at www.accordni.com. All of the above courses are VIRTUAL.
You are invited to an interdenominational service for Christian Unity on Wednesday 25th January at 7.30pm in Oakgrove Integrated College, Stradreagh, Gransha Park. BT47 6TG. The event is led by the Corrymeela Community. All are welcome.
Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca; Silent Retreat:- for men and women from Friday 10th – Sunday 12th February, Cost £90. Ladies Lenten Retreat:- Led by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus from Friday 24th – Sunday 26th February. Cost £90. For bookings, contact the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca on 028 71262512.
Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2023, led by Bishop Donal McKeown, will go direct from City of Derry Airport. 3rd to 7th July, four nights full board in the Hotel Agena: £745 sharing, £35 single supplement. Travel insurance up to age 79-£39. Age 80 to 94-£78. (Pilgrims may wish to use their own insurance). Further details and payment arrangements will be available in the new year via the Lourdes Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, derrypilgrim@outlook.com, Tel: 02871 260 293.
Pilgrimage to San Giovanni & Rome: As part of St Eugene’s Cathedral 150th Anniversary Celebrations, Bishop Donal McKeown will lead a pilgrimage to San Giovanni & Rome from 25th – 30th September 2023. Visiting the birthplace of Padre Pio, Shrine of St Michael Archangel, St Peter’s Basilica and other important sites. Price is £879pps (Single room supplement £150). For more details, email info@marian.ie or call Belfast on (028) 956 80005 or Dublin on (01) 878 8159.
Sincere thanks form Sister Ann, Gerry Deeney and Margaret Hamilton to all who contributed in any way to the Christmas Raffle/ Fundraiser in aid of the vulnerable children and their families in Kenya, India, Chile, Nigeria, Zambia and Haiti. Thanks also to the Hunger Box, in our Church.We had a very successful event and none of which could be done without your continued support. This Christmas we raised £21, 655 plus 448 Euros. May God reward and bless you all.
NI Cancer Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Sunday 28th May to Friday 2nd June 2023: The price of £799 (with price reduction for Cancer Patients) will include: Return flights from Belfast International Airport, operated by Northern Star Travel Ltd. Full board and accommodation at the Hotel Agena in Lourdes for five nights based on twin/double/triple rooms. Service of JWT guides in Lourdes. The party will consist of patients, ex-patients, relatives and friends accompanied by medical, nursing and other staff. To enquire or to obtain a booking form please speak to a member of the committee on Tel. 078746 88388 or email mail@nicancerpilgrimage.org.uk.
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