THE ANNUAL CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION
will take place from the Grotto in the Brandywell
today, Sunday at 5.00 pm to celebrate the opening
of the Novena to St Columba. The Angelus and Exposition
will be followed by the procession with the Blessed
Sacrament from the Grotto to Long Tower Church. The
ceremony will conclude with Benediction in the church.
All welcome! We especially invite the P4 children
who are making their First Holy Communion to dress
up and walk with the Blessed Sacrament.
ST COLUMBA’S
DAY – Monday 9th June
Bishop Daly will be the principle celebrant at the
9th June Mass at 7.30 pm. The traditional blessing
of St Columba’s Well will immediately follow
Mass. We invite our parishioners, people from throughout
the City and friends of the Long Tower to be with
us to celebrate the Feast of our Patron. The Novena
is being recited at all Masses this week.
7.00 pm Rosary in
Irish at the Calvary
7.30 pm Mass celebrated by Bishop
Daly and priests of the parish
8.40 pm Procession and Blessing of
St Columba’s Well
THE NOVENA TO ST COLUMBA begins
today, Sunday (1st June). The prayer will be recited
at all Masses until the feast-day (Monday 9th June).
ST COLUMB’S WELL has been looked
after for half a century by the Mitchell Family. The
parish and community are indeed indebted to them for
the care, dedication and devotion they have shown
to St Columba and to his Well. We are also grateful
to the new custodian of the Well, Mr Don Doherty.
We wish him many graces and blessings as he begins
this noble endeavour.
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DEATHS
We wish to express
our deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends
of
Winnie Hutton,
33 Hatmore Park.
May
she rest in peace.
Week
ending 01/06/2008
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BAPTISMS We welcome: Damian James
O’Neill, Switzerland, who was baptised recently.
P7 PLEDGE The children from Long
Tower PS who made their Confirmation recently will
take their pledge (until 18) against alcohol at the
6.00 Vigil Mass next Saturday (7th June). We live
in an age when the gift of alcohol is abused and causes
immense damage to homes, families and society in general.
Therefore the parents, sponsors and families are also
invited to this Mass to give special encouragement
to the children. By our own example of abstinence
or of consuming alcohol in moderation we can help
the children to keep the promises that they make to
God. May God who has begun the good work in them bring
it to fulfilment.
WORLD YOUTH DAY EXPERIENCE
IN LOURDES JULY 08
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As an alternative to World Youth day in Sydney,
Lourdes has been nominated the European Centre
for WYD and the diocese will be taking a youth
group to experience these days of celebration.
The trip will be from 16th-21st July for
20-35 yr olds and will travel as part of the
larger Diocesan Pilgrimage. The cost is £449.
If you are interested in going or finding
out more please contact the Pilgrimage Office
on 71260293 or pick up a form from the parish
office.
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CHILD PROTECTION
IN THE PARISH
The safe-guarding of children is at the very
heart of the Church’s activity. The relationship
between Jesus and children was one which valued
them and nurtured them. The example of Jesus
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In our parish many people work together to safe-guard
children taking part in Church activities. Your Parish
Representatives for Child Protection are key to this.
Along with all who work with children in the parish
community, best practice in child-safeguarding is
our goal.
As part of best practice, it is important that each
parish fulfil the POCVA requirements of civil law
in Northern Ireland. This is the vetting process for
all who work with children, whether as employees of
the parish or as volunteers. I would ask everyone
to cooperate in vetting, both those who are new recruits
to parish activities with children, and those who
have generously done so for many years. Child safe-guarding
is part of our Christian calling.
I thank all of you, who are engaged with children
in this parish, for the wonderful work you do, building
up the Kingdom of God among the next generation of
young Catholics.
Bishop Séamus Hegarty
FATHER JAMES HAMILTON a native of
this Parish and well known to many, is celebrating
the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the Priesthood
this year. The occasion will be marked at the 12 noon
Mass on 22nd June 2008 at which Father James will
be the principal celebrant. All are warmly welcome
to attend. Father James has requested that anyone
wishing to give him gifts should instead make a donation
in lieu of the Long Tower Renovation Fund. We wish
him every blessing in his priestly ministry and extend
our congratulations. Ad Multos Annos!
ENGAGED? GETTING MARRIED WITHIN THE NEXT
YEAR? An engaged Encounter Weekend is a recognised
form of marriage preparation. It is a communication
workshop designed for couples preparing for marriage.
The weekend is non-residential and will take place
in the Thornhill Centre, Derry on 14th and 15th June.
Early booking is advised. For information contact
028 7135 0612 or 028 2763 8512 after 4.30 pm.
THE BINGO IS MOVING from St Eugene’s
Parish Hall to St Mary’s Parish Hall. The first
session in Creggan will take place tonight, Sunday.
We will play every Sunday night at 8.30 pm and every
Tuesday night at 9.00 pm. Thank you very much for
your generous support. It is a valuable source of
income for the parish. Please invite your friends.
SERVICE OF INTERCESSION for our dead
will take place on Sunday 8th June in Ballyoan and
Alnagelvin cemeteries at 3.00 pm and in Ardmore cemetery
at 6.00 pm.
THE MONTHLY DEVOTIONS, IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY,
will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca,
Derry on Tuesday 3rd June from 7.30 pm.
A ONE DAY RETREAT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND
THEIR FRIENDS will take place at the Carmelite
Retreat Centre, Termonbacca on Wednesday 4th June.
Registration from 10.30 am finishing around 5.00 pm.
Cost £12 or €18 includes a four course
lunch. To book telephone Derry 7126 2512 during office
hours only.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE
COLLECTION £1864.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION
COLLECTION £ 648.00
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE
THE ANONYMOUS DONATIONS TO THE LONG TOWER RENOVATION
FUND: £10, £10, £20, £10,
£5, £5, £20, £20, £5,
£100.
