First Sunday of Lent 6th March 2022
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 March 12Noon Daniel Toland
Monday 7th March 10.00am Gerry Hegarty
Tuesday 8th March 10.00am Kathleen Doherty
Tuesday 8th March 7.30pm Gerry Henderson
Wednesday 9th March 10.00am Seamus Bradley
Wednesday 9th March 7.30pm Pauline Clifton
Thursday 10th March 7.30pm Patrick McDaid
Friday 11th March 7.30pm Paul O’Hagan
Saturday 12th March 6.00pm Anthony McQuaid
Rest In Peace: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of; Bridget Hume- Iona Park, Damien McCafferty-Windmill Terrace, James Lingenfelter- Grangemore Park.
Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office for dates.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £1816.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO £515.00
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.
Walk with Me – A Journey of Lenten Prayer for 2022. The booklets are available from Parish Office or Sacristy, cost £1.00. These booklets are a useful prayer format for the Holy season of Lent.
Padre Pio Intercede for Us
Padre Pio Mass for Healing in Mind & Body continues this Monday 7th March at 7.30pm. We shall share in a network of prayer, love and support in these difficult times. We remain heartfully present with everyone and wish to connect with all who are ill, unwell, feeling isolated and struggling with the pressures of life. Through the gift of this Mass we will unite in prayer for all. We pray to be surrounded by the light and warmth of God’s love to heal all those who are suffering at this time. We hope at the end of each Mass to give a Blessing using a 1st class relic of Padre Pio. Please share as best you can knowledge of this Mass with your family & friends. You can access the Mass via our parish website: www.longtowerchurch.org then click on the link for the webcam or alternatively by logging on to www.churchmedia.tv
Cemetery Sunday: The Annual Service of Intercession for the Dead will take place in the City Cemetery on Sunday, 26 June 2022 at 6.00 pm.
The Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will resume this year, from 3 – 8 July 2022. Cost: £689 per person sharing, with single room supplement £150. Price includes flights, transfers and full board. The pilgrimage will be suitable for pilgrims who do not require medical, nursing or personal assistance as, unfortunately, this cannot be provided this year. The intentions of the sick of the diocese can be taken to Lourdes. The Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, will be open for enquires and application forms on Thursdays and Saturdays, 11.00am – 1.00pm, from 3 March. Tel: 028 71 260293 or email derrypilgrim@outlook.com
Are you between the age of 16 and 18? You are invited to join the Pope John Paul II award youth pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Tuesday, 22 March 2022. Join youth from all over Ireland in a day of prayer, talks and music. Guest speaker will be Fr Peter McVerry, music by Elation Ministries. The pilgrimage will start at 11:00am and will conclude after 2:30pm Mass, celebrated by Award patron, Bishop Donal McKeown. For transport information contact your local secondary school or the Derry Youth Ministry office on 00 44 (0)28 7126 4087 or email lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org.
Holy Hour for Vocations will take place in St Mary’s Church, Creggan, on Friday 11 March, from 8 – 9pm, led by Fr Patrick Lagan. Everyone is welcome to attend, or to follow the Holy Hour on the Creggan parish webcam at www.cregganparish.com
The Net – March 2022 Sharing the fruits of the faith in the Derry Diocese, the February 2022 edition of ‘The Net’ is now available on the Diocesan website – https://www.derrydiocese.org/publications/the-net/the-net-march-2022.pdf. For coverage of faith stories just email editorthenet15@gmail.com.
CONCERN WORLDWIDE – Derry Group are operating a pop-up Donations Desk on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal, in the Millenium Forum, Derry. The desk will be open 10am to 5pm from this Saturday, 5th March, until the following Saturday, 12th March, but not Sunday. Donations can also be made at the Concern bookshop and online.
TROCAIRE Lent 2022: The 2022 Lenten campaign highlights how Covid-19 has impacted communities in Zimbabwe who were already facing significant challenges due to climate change and food insecurity. “In the spirit of faith and in the spirit of humanity, I want to appreciate the support of the people of Ireland. And I would say that we have nothing much to give you back, we are always grateful to you, and every Sunday, when our people gather, we can assure you of our prayers for your generosity. I can only encourage you all to keep this partnership in the spirit of our faith.” (Archbishop Alex Thomas -Archdiocese of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe). Trocaire boxes are available from Parish Office and St Columba’s Church, Long Tower. Donations can also be made online at www.trocaire.org/donate.
Annual Trocaire Lecture (Online): Tuesday 8th March at 7pm. ‘How women of faith are responding to the ecological crisis’ Dr. Carmody Grey, Durham University & Laudato Si Institute. Lucy Vokhiwa, Malawi. To register please contact Frances.Harnan@trocaire.org.
Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca; Novena to Sleeping St. Joseph: Friday 11th – Saturday 19th March. Mass each evening at 7.30 p.m. (except Sunday 13th March – Mass at 7p.m. Booking necessary for attendance at this novena, or can be viewed via the webcam (YoutubeTermonbacca). Day Retreat in Honour of St. Joseph: Saturday 19th March. 10a.m. – 3p.m. Booking necessary. Carmelite Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 1st – 6th September, 2022. Fare 729 Euro per person. For booking forms, contact the Carmelite Retreat Centre. Tel: 71 262512.
Anam Cara Donegal, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Thursday 10th March at 7:30pm in the Raddison Blu, Letterkenny. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. We also offer an online service. Please contact us on 085 288 8888/info@anamcara.ie for further information.
STORIES OF HOPE: You are invited to Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Steelstown, Derry on four Tuesdays of Lent at 7pm to listen to local people share their personal journeys of faith: Tuesday 8th March- Fr Isaac and MIkhail Kennedy, Tuesday 15th March – Ciara Mc Alister and Jenny McGrath, Tuesday 22nd March – Rev. Canon Katie McAteer, Tuesday 29th March – Paul O’Hea. Each evening there will be music and tea/ coffee afterwards. All are welcome.
St. Columb’s College invites you to: Reflections on Russia; A talk by former Irish Ambassador Jim Sharkey, Thursday, 10th March 7:45pm, St. Columb’s College, Buncrana Road. Former Irish Ambassador to Russia and past pupil, Jim Sharkey, will deliver a talk on his time in the country and help contextualise contemporary Russian foreign policy. Jim will speak principally of his memories of Russia, the fall of the Soviet Union and contemporary Russian foreign policy. To book your FREE ticket email columba1500@stcolumbscollege.org
Lectio Divina: Praying with the Scriptures this Lent – Over the next four Mondays, Monday 7th, 14th, 21st , and 28th March, following the 11am Mass in St Joseph’s, Galliagh, you are invited to a one-hour time of Prayer with the Scriptures in the St Pio Centre, Galliagh, (11:45am-12:45pm approx). The focus will be on the Gospel for each of the upcoming Sundays of Lent. The Gospel reading and instructions will be provided for each session. All are most welcome!
Catholic Engaged Encounter. A Marriage Preparation course is planned for 9/10 April 2022 in The Drummond Hotel, Ballykelly, Co. Derry. This 2-day course is a positive way of preparing for Marriage where you will discover how you can enrich your future relationship. Information/Booking: marriageencounter.ie or 028276 38512.
Dementia Friendly Tea Dance We are delighted to announce the return of our Dementia Friendly Tea Dance on Thursday 28 April at 2pm-3.30pm in the Studio Theatre at the Millennium Forum. Entertainment will be provided by Dougie Breslin, admission is free, booking in advance is essential as numbers are limited. Tickets for this performances are on-sale through our box office (02871 264455 choose option 1) or on our website www.millenniumforum.co.uk
Accord’s free and confidential ‘Relationships Support Phone Line’ for marriages, families and relationships offers support to those experiencing extra pressure due to social restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The three numbers are: Accord CLG – 01 531 3331, Accord Dublin – 01 905 9555, Accord NI – 028 9568 0151 or 00353 1 531 3331.
Accord Derry Marriage Preparation Workshops 2022: April 5th/6th 2022, May 10th/11th 2022 & June 14th/15th 2022. All of the above courses are Virtual Interactive Courses and are being facilitated over 2 evenings. They are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7pm-9pm. Booking online www.accordni.com.
Webcams Around the country, some parish churches and cathedrals have installed webcams for the broadcast of Mass and these can accessed on the following websites; https://www.churchservices.tv/churches https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras// https://www.parishwebsites.ie
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