Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time 18th August 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 18th August 10.00am Susan Colton-Smith
Sunday 18th August 12Noon Eileen McCarthy
Monday 19th August 7.30pm Kathleen Gallagher
Tuesday 20th August 7.30pm Thomas McCallion
Thursday 22nd August 7.30pm James & Ann Deehan
Friday 23rd August 7.30pm Joseph Green
Saturday 24th August 6.00pm Tommy Donnelly
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Gerard McIntyre- Jack Allen Court
Baptisms: We Welcome into the family of God; Logan Campbell & Raiya Harley. To book a Baptism please contact the Parish office on 028-71262301 during office hours.
Parish Baptismal Dates: Please note Saturday Baptisms are at 3.30pm.
September 2024: Saturday 7th & 14th
October 2024: Saturday 5th, 12th & 19th
November 2024: Saturday 9th, 16th & 23rd
December 2024: Saturday 7th, 14th & 21st
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2126.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £576.00
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. Please note- Home visits to the sick will resume again in September. Thank you.
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.
Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Bishop Donal McKeown will lead the Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 28th September 2024. Mass with Anointing of the Sick will take place at 3:00pm in the main Basilic, accompanied by the Long Tower Parish Folk Group. Save the date!
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).
Derry Diocesan Trust Job Opportunities
* Grounds Maintenance Person in the Parish of Templemore, St Eugene’s: 1 Yr Fixed Term Contract to 31st July 2025 with possible extension 36 Hours per Week.
* Permanent Part Time Cleaner, Parish of Buncrana: 8 hours per week over 3 Days (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday).
* Housekeeper – Parish of Three Patrons: 20 – 25 hours per week, (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat – 4-5 hour per day). £11897 – £14872 (under review). To provide housekeeping for priests of Three Patrons Parish. The Housekeeper will be responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of all domestic matters in the Parochial House(s).
* Part Time Caretaker – Parish of Limavady: 20 hours per week – One-year fixed term contract (possibility of extension). Days and times in agreement with Parish Priest and to facilitate operational needs of the parish hall (evening and weekend work may be required).
For job descriptions and application packs for all of the above positions, please contact: Bishop’s House, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP, telephone (028) 7126 2302 or email: recruitment@derrydiocese.org. Completed applications for all posts must be returned to: Personnel, Bishop’s House, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP or via email to recruitment@derrydiocese.org no later than 4.30pm on Friday 23rd August 2024.
Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all men and women and from members of all communities.
Vocations Day in Buncrana, Sunday 8th September. For those interested in the diocesan priesthoood, beginning with Mass in St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana, at 12:30pm, ending with a Holy Hour for Vocations, from 5-6pm. Anyone interested in attending should contact the diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O’Hagan, by email at pgoh2111@gmail.com or by calling (+4428) 79386259.
Accord Derry – Marriage Preparation Courses September – October 2024: September 20th/21st 2024 & October 18th/19th 2024. These courses can now be booked online at www.accordni.com. Please note that all courses are now in person & NOT Virtual.
Marriage and Relationship Counselling with Accord NI: Help us help you support your marriage and relationship. If you feel your relationship is in crisis or you need a little guidance and help, either face to face or online, contact your local ACCORD centre. Every year Accord help thousands of couples rebuild and sustain healthy relationships. For support, call 028 9023 3002 or visit accordni.com.
‘The NET’ – Sharing the fruits of the faith in the Derry Diocese. The July/August Edition of The Net is now available online on the Diocesan Website www.derrydiocese.org/news/the-net-july-august-2024 as well as hardcopy as you leave the Church. No fixed charge, donations welcome. For coverage of faith related stories just email editorthenet15@gmail.com.
The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock takes place from 14th– 22nd August. In this Year of Prayer, the theme for the Novena is ‘Whispering with God- How do you pray?’. Novena ceremonies will take place each day at 3pm and 8pm in Knock Basilica. Daily Workshops take place at 12.45pm and themed guided prayer sessions will be available in Knock Prayer Centre. For further details visit www.knockshrine.ie.
Weekend Retreat for Mission Supporters and Friends of SMA- Friday 27th September (4.30pm) – Sunday 29th September (2.00pm). The SMA community welcomes our Supporters and friends to this Weekend Retreat and Reflection, which will be an opportunity to take time aside in the tranquil and relaxed setting of Dromantine. All will join in celebrating Mass each day at the Novena in honour of St. Thérése. The Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of the Sick will be celebrated during the weekend.
‘Host for Hospice’. October is officially Foyle Hospice ‘Coffee Morning Month’. We are calling on supporters to help us raise vital funds by hosting a Coffee Morning. Whether it’s at home, work or in your local community, get your friends together and get the kettle on, it’s a piece of cake!! To request your FREE host pack or for more info, please call Ailbhe McDaid, Community Fundraiser on 028 71359888 or email: ailbhe@foylehospice.com
Pilgrimage to Greece in the Footsteps of St. Paul, 23rd October – 2nd November 2024. Experience a 10-night/11-day pilgrimage covering all major sites associated with St. Paul, including an overnight stay on the island of Patmos where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation. Hotels are 4-star hotels & half board, entrance fees to sites, a fully licensed guide, air-conditioned bus, ferry tickets with cabin from Patmos Island & more. Daily Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. Spiritual Director: Fr. Joseph Mary Deane, CFR. This is a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. Cost: €2040 (Land-ONLY). Please contact Angela at +353-89-2107277 or stpaul2024@proton.me for more information and to receive the full schedule.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Is Gambling affecting your life? Perhaps we can help. Tel 028 7135 1329.
