Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time 6th October 2024
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
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 6th October 10.00am John Toland & John Gillespie
Sunday 6th October 12Noon Patsy McGowan
Monday 7th October 7.30pm Alanna Mould
Tuesday 8th October 7.30pm Allison McCafferty
Wednesday 9th October 7.30pm Gerry Houston
Thursday 10th October 10.00am Joseph Cole
Thursday 10th October 7.30pm Terry (Terence) Doherty
Friday 11th October 10.00am James Montgomery
Friday 11th October 7.30pm Laura Sowden
Saturday 12th October 6.00pm Paddy Cassidy & Cassidy Family
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Edward Harkin- Gartan Square, Charlotte McEvoy- Formerly Abbotts Walk.
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.
October 2024: Saturday 12th & 19th
November 2024: Saturday 23rd
December 2024: Saturday 7th, 14th & 21st
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £2240.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £671.00
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. Thank you.
Long Tower 2025 Calendars are now available cost £3 each or 2 for £5. They would make an ideal Christmas gift especially for those living away from home. Calendars can be purchased from the Parish Office or Sacristy. Thank you for your support.
Long Tower Mass Bouquet Cards are now available: A beautiful gift for loved ones and anyone you wish to offer thoughts and prayers for a specific intention such as Birthday, Thank you or Health & Well Being. The recipient’s intentions and loved ones will be remembered at the 8am Mass on the first Sunday of every month. They can be purchased at the Parish Office or Sacristy cost £2 each.
Join Catholics worldwide on October 7, 2024, for World Rosary Day as we pray the Holy Rosary for Peace in the Middle East and the success of the Jubilee Year 2025. Inspired by Pope Francis’ call for a global “symphony of prayer,” this initiative will see the Rosary recited across the globe at 7pm local time. The Rosary will be recited in Long Tower on Monday 7th October at 7pm through the intercession of Our Lady, Mother of Hope, in atonement for the atrocities committed in the Middle East and for an end to the War, for a Jubilee of grace and renewal.
Are you enrolled in the Pope John Paul II Award in the Long Tower Parish this year? If so, you are invited to attend an Information Session on Thursday 17th October at 4.30pm in the Aras Cholmcille building on the grounds of the Long Tower Chapel. There will be a short presentation and discussion on how we can help you find suitable tasks that you will enjoy taking part in. Any questions you can email lauren.doherty@derrydiocese.org
A Monthly Children’s Rosary will take place in Long Tower every last Saturday at 3pm. Children of all ages accompanied by parent(s)/guardian(s) are all welcome. This prayer group for children is led by Shelaine and Marcella and in accordance with the Diocesan safeguarding policy.
Praying with the Scriptures – Lectio Divina: As we prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas, there will be an opportunity to pray with the Scriptures using the method of Lectio Divina for the Sunday Gospels of Advent. This will take place downstairs in Aras Colmcille from 11am to 12pm on the following dates: Thursday 28th November, Thursday 5th December, Thursday 12th December & Thursday 19th December. All welcome to attend. Leaflets will be provided!
Visit of the Relics of St Bernadette to the Diocese of Derry: The Holy Relics of St Bernadette are currently on pilgrimage from Lourdes to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in Ireland during September and October. The Holy Relics will visit St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, from 2:00pm on Sunday 13th October to Monday 14th October. This very special, once-in-a-lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes in their own diocese. Full programme of times of viewing can be found at derrydiocese.org
Programme Sunday 13th October: 2:00pm: Ceremony of Welcome, 3.00pm: Rosary 4.00pm: Rosary 5.00pm: Rosary 6:00pm: Rosary and Devotions 7:00pm: Mass 9:00pm: Candlelight Procession – Confessions 3:00pm – 6:00pm.
Programme Monday 14th October: 8:00am: Mass of our Lady of Lourdes 10:00am: Mass of St. Bernadette 12:00noon: Angelus & Rosary 2:00pm: Rosary 3.00pm: Divine Mercy Chaplet 4.00pm:Rosary 5.00pm:Stations of the Cross, 6.00pm: Rosary, 7:30pm: Mass of the Immaculate Conception with anointing of the sick 9:00pm: Holy Hour – Confessions 11:00am – 7:00pm. Call for volunteers; We need volunteers to help steward for the Visit of the Relics of St. Bernadette on Sunday, 13th October and Monday, 14th October. If you can spare some time, please contact the Cathedral Parish Office on 028 71262894 or email cathedral@derrydiocese.org
Diocesan Vocations Intercession: Whilst this weekend’s readings speak to us about the vocation of marriage and invite us to pray for engaged and married couples, we pray also for those called to serve as priests of this diocese, thinking particularly of the four men to be interviewed next weekend as they hope to begin seminary studies in January.
Our Lady, Untier of Knots Novena in St Eugene’s Cathedral continues after 7.30pm Mass each Thursday, finishing on Thursday 28th November. Do you have some “knots” in your life? Knots of discord in your family, the knots of deep hurts in relationships, the absence of peace and joy in the home. Sometimes our lives may seem one big knot due to circumstances beyond our control when we face health problems. This Novena reminds us that sin never entangled Our Lady; that Christ gave His Mother to be our Mother, the Untier of Knots. We pray and entrust our specific “knots” to Her loving hands, learning how to let go of that which binds us.
The Servant Sisters in Killygordon: All or Nothing Youth Club for Girls:
Every Friday from 4:30pm-6:30pm at the Parochial House, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Open to girls (primary school) 4th-6th class and girls (secondary school age): 1st-3rd year. Activities vary every week and may include cooking/baking, art, crafts, music lessons, Spanish lessons, games, prayer and formation and more!
Monthly Get-togethers for girls, (primary age girls 2nd-6th class):
Games, sports, music, arts & crafts, baking, prayer, faith formation, and much more! Starting 12th October. Parochial House, Crossroads, Killygordon,
from 1:30pm – 6:45pm (5:30pm pickup for those who don’t come to Mass with us.). Email: derryshm@homeofthemother.com to express your interest.
Monthly Sisterbucks for Teen Girls:Come for an evening of homemade Italian pizza, video forum, and craic with the Sisters: Parochial House, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Faith Formation & Tea for everyone every Monday 7:30pm-8:30pm at the Parochial House, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Holy Hour: Prayerful reading of the Scriptures & Rosary every Tuesday from 6:30pm-7:30pm at St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill, Balleybofey and every Thursday from 7:00pm-8:00pm at St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Trocaire are looking for people to join their team of Christmas fundraisers to help respond to the urgent need of poor communities around the world. If you would like to find out more please email Mark McMahon at infoni@trocaire.org or call 028-90808030
Drumalis- Pathways Adult Faith Development Programme: The Pathways Adult Faith Development programme for 2024/25 begins on Saturday 12th October at Drumalis. The programme takes place one Saturday a month from 10am – 4 pm between October and June. All are welcome. If you would like to book a place/ have any other queries, please contact Drumalis by email – drumalis@btconnect.com or by phone (028) 28272196/28276455 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5 pm).
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