Twenty- First Sunday In Ordinary Time 25th 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 25th August 8.00am Maisie McKinney
Monday 26th August 7.30pm Tina Marie Court
Tuesday 27th August 10.00am Bridget Morrison
Tuesday 29th August 7.30pm Angela Michael & Nora O’Connor
Wednesday 28th August 7.30pm John McGlinchey
Thursday 29th August 7.30pm Colum Devenney
Friday 30th August 7.30pm Kitty Rowe
Saturday 31st August 6.00pm William Campbell
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Alice Coyle- Lecky Road, Nell McCafferty- Formerly Beechwood Street
Baptisms: We Welcome into the family of God; Davin Burke & Sonny Smith. 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 YOUTH MINISTRY COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £820.00
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2280.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £605.00
The Parish Office: You can contact the Parish Office by phone on 028-71262301 (during office hours) or via email longtower@derrydiocese.org. The Parish Office will be closed Monday 26th August and will reopen Tuesday 27th August at 9.00am.
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.
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).
Holy Hour Vocations: There will be a Holy Hour for Vocations to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Derry, in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road, Derry, on Wednesday 28th August 2024 at 8:00pm. All are welcome to come and pray for this special intention.
Vocations Day in Buncrana, Sunday 8th September. For those interested in the Diocesan Priesthood, 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.
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!
A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be brought to St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy, on Friday 30th August 2024, for veneration from 3-9pm. An exhibition on the devotions and writings of Blessed Carlo is currently on display in the Church.
Blessed Carlo Acutis is due to be canonised next year. He will be the first Saint of the 21st century. His faith and goodness as a teenager of the early years of the present millennium, and as someone who used the internet and digital communication for the good of others and the spreading of devotion to the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist should be an inspiration to us all and especially to the young people of our own day.
Praying For the Holy Souls: Our Lady of Montligeon Prayer Group meets every Wednesday at 10.00am in the Kildare Room, adjacent to St Brigid’s Parochial House, Carnhill, Derry, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. The Group also meets monthly in the Carmelite Centre, Termonbacca, for the intercession of priests: 7.30pm on Monday 9th Sept, 14th Oct, 11th Nov & 9th Dec 2024.
‘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.
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.
St Vincent de Paul is looking for volunteers to help with daily van deliveries. If you have a few spare hours and are willing to help us help others, please telephone 028 71 265489, or email svp.derry@svpni.co.uk
Lough Derg – Sanctuary of St Patrick- 2024 Pilgrimage Season- One Day Retreat dates available during August & September- cost €45.00 per person, concessions available for groups, booking is essential. Lakeshore Pilgrimage- Sunday 1st September – cost €25.00 per person. Quiet Day- Friday 13th September- cost €35/per person. For further details to book, Tel: (00353) 719861518 or email info@loughderg.org.
Mary’s Meals Film Screening. On Thursday 5th September at 7pm in the Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown, Mary’s Meals is holding a screening of their new documentary, Zero Hunger, about the devastating and escalating hunger crisis in Ethiopia. Filmed in Tigray, Ethiopia and in London – and featuring an original in-depth interview with Bob Geldof – Zero Hunger powerfully explores the question ‘can there be a solution to world hunger?’ Please note this film is not suitable for children and has a rating of 12A. To reserve a free ticket visit bit.ly/zhcookstown or contact Caoimhe McCann on 07394564065. There will be refreshments and an opportunity to chat to local volunteers about the work of Mary’s Meals after the screening.
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
