The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ / Corpus Christi 14th June 2020
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 family and loved ones in our prayers.
Sunday 14th June 12.00noon Seamus Carlin
Tuesday 16th June 7.30pm Angela Cox
Wednesday 17th June 7.30pm Mick Melly
Thursday 18th June 7.30pm Sean & Fred Padmore
Saturday 20th June 6.00pm Jean Hickson
Mass Offering: If you would like to request a Mass intention for a family member or friend on the occasion of their anniversary or months mind, please do not hesitate to contact the Parish Office on 028-71262301 between 9.00am & 2.30pm Monday- Friday or email longtower@derrydiocese.org. Please note (due to prior bookings or funerals) the date and time requested may not always be available.
St Columba’s Church, Long Tower will be open for Private/ Individual Prayer as follows;
Monday – Friday from 10.30am until 7.00pm.
Saturday from 10.30am until 5.30pm
Sunday from 1pm until 5.30pm
Please adhere to Government social distancing guidelines at all times. Thank you for your understanding.
Parish Office: You can contact the Parish Office by Phone on 028-71262301 or via email longtower@derrydiocese.org.
There will be NO Weddings or Baptisms in the Church until further notice in line with government regulations. We thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
Visitation of the Sick: Due to the Coronavirus visitation of the sick and housebound within our parish will be postponed until further notice. For urgent sick calls please contact the Parish office on 028-71262301 or 02871262894.
Friday 19th June is Feast of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 
O most holy heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing,
I adore you, I love you, and with lively sorrow for
my sins I offer you this poor heart of mine. Make me
humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to your will.
Grant good Jesus, that I may live in you and for you.
Protect me in the midst of danger. Comfort me in my
afflictions. Give me health of body, assistance in my
temporal needs, your blessing on all that I do, and the
grace of a holy death.
Amen
Saturday 20th June is Feast of The Immaculate Heart of Mary
Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer.
As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son.
Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially… (special intention).
We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer.
We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting.
Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever.
Amen.
Envelopes /Contributions
As well as the Parish envelopes you can now also make your contributions by Standing Order or via the New Donate Button available on Parish Website. For further details please contact the Parish Office on 028-71262301 (Monday-Friday between 9.30am-2pm). We appreciate your continued support in these difficult times.
Padre Pio Intercede for Us
St Columba’s Church, Long Lower, Derry is sending an invitation to everyone in the Community to join in a weekly webcam Mass for Healing in Mind & Body. We shall share in a spiritual network of prayer, love and support in these difficult times. While apart in person, we remain heartfully present with everyone and wish to further connect with all who are ill, unwell, feeling isolated and struggling with the pressures of life.
We particularly wish to invite our elderly loved ones, their families and friends – in nursing and care homes, those alone at home, our cherished ones in hospices and hospitals. Also, for those caring for our families and friends, workers and groups – tirelessly acting for, and with us. We ask the children to help in our Monday Mass possibly preparing a family drawing of a candle to display in the window at home or writing a poem of loving kindness for everyone.
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 our brokenness at this time of isolation, suffering and loss. We hope at the end of each Mass to give a Spiritual Blessing using a 1st class relic of Padre Pio.
We ask everyone’s assistance to help others connect with this Mass through our webcam – especially the elderly, frail and vulnerable. 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. and then click on the link for the webcam or alternatively by logging on to www.mcmedia.tv
Continues this Monday 15th June 2020 at 7.30pm and every Monday at 7.30pm until further notice.
Divine Food
“All ate and were filled.”
Down through the ages we have gathered at momentous times in life to honour our triumphs, togetherness and departures. During our celebrations the sharing of food and wine play a significant part in bringing us together to bond with one another. It feels this inner pull to join together is a sacred longing built into our hearts – to be loved, nourished and belong – moving our hungry and thirsty spirit to seek fulfilment. May we find our peace at the heavenly table – filled with the divine food of love let us continue to gather and bond with each other; sharing in the bread and cup of freedom, and infinite life in Him.
References & further reading: Gen 14:18-20 St Paul 1Cor 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17
In Memory Programme
The ‘Do This In Memory’ Mass for those children who are celebrating their First Communion this year will be postponed until further notice as a result of guidelines issued with regards to the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
Keeping Sunday Special: We know this won’t always be easy. There’s always some reason for not going to Mass: a football game, training, shopping, rehearsal, a trip to the seaside. But we should try to keep part of Sunday for God and his family by going to Mass and sharing in the bread of life. Children will need mummy and daddy’s help with this.
Schedule of Masses (Week Beginning 15th June)
& Other Devotions until Further Notice
Monday-Friday
10am – Mass on Webcam (without congregation)
3.00pm – Divine Mercy Devotions on Webcam
5.00pm- Rosary on Webcam
7.30pm- Mass on Webcam (without congregation)
Saturday
10am – Mass on Webcam (without congregation)
11.30am – 12.30pm – Confessions in Sacristy
3.00pm – Divine Mercy Devotions on Webcam
5.00pm- Rosary on Webcam
6.00pm- Vigil Mass on Webcam (without congregation)
Sunday
8.00am- Mass on Webcam (without congregation)
10.00am – Mass on Webcam (without congregation)
12Noon- Mass on Webcam (without congregation)
3.00pm – Divine Mercy Devotions on Webcam
5.00pm- Rosary on Webcam
Access to Church Services: All our Church Services can be viewed online via www.mcnmedia.tv or by logging on to our church website www.longtowerchurch.org and following the link to webcam. We would ask that parishioners assist one another where possible to access these resources.
‘Scripture Saturday with Bishop Donal’: Created by Derry Diocesan Youth, Bishop McKeown presents a series of short lessons on the Gospel in easy-to-understand, short (3-4 minute) videos, with tips and references of where and how to use these lessons in your daily life. View the series at: https://www.derrydiocese.org/scripture-saturday
Online Youth Programmes: To access a wide variety of initiatives and activities by Derry Diocesan Youth, visit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerryDiocesanYouth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derryyouth/
Online Youth Course Sundays 7pm: Calling all young people 15-18 yrs from Derry Diocese, we are hosting an online meeting/course for 8 weeks starting on 31st of May at 7pm. We will have some craic, play some games and quizzes but we will also explore some big questions about our faith with the help of a programme called Alpha. Alpha Youth explores the Christian Faith and answers some pretty big questions. Each week as part of the meeting we will watch a video and have a discussion afterwards. If you’d like to take part fill please in this form to sign up!
If you want more information please email lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org or yvonne.rooney@derrydiocese.org
Trocaire Donations: Trócaire are appealing to you to return your Lenten donation. You can donate in the following ways: Online banking, directly to Trocaire. Bank details: Sort Code: 93.80.92 Account No: 8822 7020 These details are for an account in NI. For people who do not use online banking, cheques can be posted to: Trocaire, 50-52 King Street, Belfast, BT1 6AD. Euro cheques can also be posted to the Belfast address. There is also a Northern Ireland freephone number, 0800 912 1200, through which people can donate. Trocaire boxes can now also be returned to St Columbas Church, Long Tower (in line with current government guidelines).
During the month of June, Lough Derg is offering opportunities to have an experience of retreat and pilgrimage from wherever you are. Online Retreat Days continue on 13th and 18th June. From 27th – 29th June people can do the Three Day Pilgrimage from afar, along with the Prior and team. To register for this historic event and for full details of what is happening during June go to www.loughderg.live Tel. 0 (0353) 71 9861518 Email info@loughderg.org
Each year, the National Adoration Apostolate organises “ADOREMUS”, a Eucharistic pilgrimage to Knock, which last year attracted several thousand pilgrims to our national Marian Shrine. This year, the pilgrimage incorporates the National Eucharistic Congress, in cooperation with the Irish Bishops’ Conference. This important event takes place online, on 20 and 21 June and can be accessed via the following link: https://eucharisticadoration.ie/national-eucharistic-congress-apostolate-of-eucharistic-adoration-pilgrimage-to-knock/. This link will bring you to the programme, as well as to the live stream on 20 and 21 June.
The Net: The June edition of The Net will not be printed, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, but it is available now online on the diocesan website, www.derrydiocese.org. As always, it covers a wide range of events, there are loads of interviews and photos, and plenty of news from parishes and people from all around the diocese. There is also a great section devoted to youth news and activities.
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. The next intake will be Autumn 2020. If you require any further information, please contact the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre on 004428 71264087 or email tferry@derrydiocese.org.
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
The Messenger: Messenger Publications are now offering a free online copy of the June edition of The Messenger, given that it remains impossible to distribute the paper copy in the usual manner. To access the June edition, visit: https://issuu.com/messengerpublications/docs/messenger_june_v11.3_low_res. Even if you do not normally receive The Messenger, you are welcome to access this link. If you have any difficulty accessing the link or if you have any further queries please email c.henry@messenger.ie
Irish Chaplaincy offers contact service for anyone in Ireland with concerns about vulnerable older family or friends isolated in London: The Irish Chaplaincy in London is a registered charity which provides an outreach service to three main groups: elderly Irish people (the Seniors’ Project); prisoners and to Travellers. At this challenging time caused by COVID-19 social restrictions, the Chaplaincy is offering support to anyone in Ireland with concerns about an older family member or friend living in London. On their behalf the Chaplaincy can make direct contact with vulnerable older Irish living but isolated in London. The Chaplaincy is also a link to services and community groups on the ground local to where a person is living in London. This is a free service and contact can be made to the Chaplaincy from Ireland by post: PO BOX 75693 London NW1W 7ZT; by email seniors@irishchaplaincy.org.uk and by phone 0044 (0) 20 7482 3274. Please leave a message and a representative will contact you.
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/
Radio Maria Ireland is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – Listen via TV on Saorview – Channel 210 and Freeview – Channel 826; Download our FREE APP – “Radio Maria Ireland”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie or via PHONE – get live radio feed by telephoning +353 (0) 1 437 3277 (no extra charges apply). Please join our growing faith family.
RTÉ will air Mass every weekday at 10.30am from St Eunan’s and St Columba’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, on RTÉ News Now. RTÉ News Now can be accessed on Saorview (channel 21), Sky (521), Virgin Media (200), Eir (517) as well as via the RTÉ Player, the RTÉ News Now app and via RTÉ.ie/news.
Mass – RTÉ Radio 1. Welcome to RTÉ Religious Programmes. Nearly all of our radio Worship programmes on this station are shared with RTÉ One television, so viewers throughout Ireland can also watch our Masses and Services there or on the RTÉ Player. Start times vary slightly between 11.00am and 11.10am.
Vatican Television: During these days, Pope Francis has arranged for his celebration of Mass to be televised from the Vatican. The broadcast is simultaneously translated into the English language. For access please link to https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html
