Third Sunday of Easter 14th April 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 14th April 12Noon Danny & Richard Quigley
Saturday 20th April 6.00pm Betty, Matt, Martin & Ka Thornton
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; John Kelly-Carnhill, John Canavan- St. Brecan’s Park, Agnes Brazil- Lecky Road, Rosaleen Healey- Cable Street, Martin McFeely- Carnhill, Sheila McColgan- Abbots Walk & Patricia Gillen- Brookhill, Culmore Road.
Baptisms: We Welcome into the family of God; Eoghan Kavanagh, Ronan Jarvis & Conlaoch Moore. To book a Baptism, please contact the parish office on 028-71262301 for available dates.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2225.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £647.00
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.
The Sister Clare Crockett Retreat will take place in St Columba’s Church, Long Tower, Derry, beginning this Monday 15th April until Sunday 21st April. There will be Mass at 7.00am & 10.00am (Monday to Friday). Evening prayer service with Benediction and guest speaker each evening at 7.00pm (Monday-Friday). A healing service will take place on Thursday 18th at 7 p.m. On Saturday 20th there will be Benediction at 3.00pm, with a guest speaker. The retreat will conclude on Sunday 21st April at 3.00pm with Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Bishop Donal McKeown. Everyone is welcome to attend in person or you can stream the services online at www.longtowerchurch.org.
Diocesan Vocations: As we approach the end of the Year of Prayer for Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood, we continue to pray for the men of our own diocese who are discerning God’s will for them, that they will be witnesses to the Resurrection of Jesus and to His presence in the Church and the world. Anyone interested in serving the Church as a priest of Derry Diocese should contact Fr Pat O’Hagan, at pgoh2111@gmail.com, or (028) 79386259.
St Columba’s Gift Shop: We have a large variety of 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.
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).
All Ireland Rosary Rally – Knock – June 1st– The All Ireland Rosary Rally is back this year on Saturday, 1st June in Knock. The day begins with a Marian Conference at 9.30 am in St John’s Centre. Speakers include: Fr Michael Donnelly, Sr Ana Margarita Lanzas SCTJM, and Fr Joseph Maria Deane CFR. Then there will be an opportunity to meet over 20 apostolates from around Ireland from 1130 am in St John’s Centre. A well-renowned speaker from Miami called Mother Adela Galindo will deliver the keynote Rosary talk at 1 pm in the Basilica. Then there will be the Stations of the Cross outside at 2 pm, followed by the Rosary Procession. Bishop Phonsie Cullinan will be the Main Celebrant of the 3 pm Concelebrated Mass which will include Anointing of the Sick. Confessions are available throughout the day, and there will be rosary and scapular-making workshops in the marquee. For more information and to see a list of buses going from around Ireland please visit www.AllIrelandRosaryRally.com.
Accord Derry Marriage Preparation Courses May – June 2024: May 17th/18th 2024 & June 14th/15th 2024. Venue: Please note that all courses are now in person & NOT Virtual. Courses can be booked online now at www.accordni.com.
Masters in Catholic School Leadership: 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. If you are interested in registering for the Masters in September 2024 or require any further information, please contact the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre on 004428 71264087 or email tferry@derrydiocese.org
Men’s Support Group are holding a FREE men’s health workshop in Millennium Forum Derry, every Tuesday at 7pm, Dates: 16/04/24, 23/04/24, 30/04/24, 07/05/24. Each Tuesday has a guest speaker covering Men’s Mental Health, Addictions, Recovery, Parenting NI, Sexuality and Mental Health, and Bereavement and Loss. 14/05/24 @ 1pm- Exhibition launched showcasing our personal stories, struggles and help available. Exhibition opens to the public and runs from 14/05/24 – 04/06/24, Lunch is provided. For further information contact Liam on 07481907044″.
Lavey Parish, All Night Adoration- Praying for Vocations. “Take the risk for Christ.” Friday 19th April beginning at 9.00pm and concludes with Mass on Saturday 20th April at 9.15am. Everyone welcome!
Reflection Day at SMA Retreat Centre, Dromantine: Saturday 4th May, 9.30am – 5.00pm: ‘Forgiveness: the journey from hurt to healing, freedom, peace and happiness.’ Led by Fr. Des Corrigan SMA. Cost (incl. lunch) £38/€43. Tel 028 30821964 Email: admin@dromantineconference.com
St Vincent de Paul have now opened a Pop-up, pre loved Furniture Shop. Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am – 2pm, 4 Elagh Buiness Pk, Buncrana Rd, Derry, BT48 8QH. We are looking for quality suites, bedroom furniture and Bric a brac: to arrange collection please call 02871 265489.
Lough Derg Retreat for Young Adults (18 – 30year olds): The Knights of Columbanus, Omagh, is organising a Retreat in Lough Derg for young adults, to take place on Saturday 27th April 2024, from 10.00am – 4.00pm. Guest Speakers, inspirational talks, reflective time and concluding with Mass. This event is FREE OF CHARGE. For further information email info@knightsofstcolumbansomagh.co.uk.
Lough Derg- Sanctuary of St Patrick- 2024 Pilgrimage Season- Three Day Pilgrimage from Friday-31st May – Thursday 15th August. Admission €80.00 Euros. Booking Advised, concessions available for students, seniors & groups. Quiet Day- Saturday 11th May & Friday 13th September- cost €35.00 per person. Lakeshore Pilgrimage- Sunday 26th May & Sunday 1st September – cost €25.00 per person. One Day Retreat dates available during May, August & September- cost €45.00 per person, concessions available for groups, booking is essential. For further details to book, please Tel: (00353) 719861518 or email info@loughderg.org.
Fatima Pilgrimage 9th-14th August. Payments can be made by instalments. For further details please contact James Treacy 061921470 or email jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com.
Mary’s Meals -Crisis in Ethiopia, Mary’s Meals provides school meals to over 2.4 million children every day. At this time, We ask you to remember in your prayers families facing extreme food insecurity and hunger in Ethiopia and we invite you to a special online session where our founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow will share more about this urgent under-reported crisis this Tuesday 16th of April at 7pm, find out more at www.marysmeals.org.uk or email info@marysmeals.org.
Marriage Encounter Ireland invite married couples to their next Marriage Enrichment Weekend in the Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co Kildare, Friday 26th – Sunday 28th April. Register online.www.marriageencounter.ie.
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