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.
SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR PEOPLE
AND PARISH OF LONG TOWER
You are invited to the Celtic Peace Garden at White
Oaks in Lenamore Road, Derryvane, Muff for an afternoon
of prayer and quiet reflection in honour of St Columba,
today (Sunday) beginning at 3.30 pm. Viewing of DVD
on Columba and the Celtic Saints at the IOSAS Centre
and visit to garden commemorating the characteristics
of the Celtic Saints (5th – 12th century). Today’s
prayer will be offered specially for the people and
parish of Long Tower. The short prayer time led by
Fr Neal Carlin, followed by afternoon tea and scones.
Cost €5 per person. Web: goldenagecentre@hotmail.com
WORLD YOUTH DAY EXPERIENCE
IN LOURDES JULY 08
 |
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.
|
| |
|
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!
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, £50, £25.
BAPTISMS We welcome: Eimear Nash,
5 The Manse, Kadie Harkin, 27 Little Diamond, Cadhán
Gallagher, 78 Bloomfield Park, Daniel Cuelemans, 52
Ashcroft, and Molly McLaughlin, 16 Four Seasons Apartment,
who were all baptised recently.
DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE
TO LOURDES 16TH – 21ST JULY
There are still places available. If you are interested
please contact the Pilgrimage office on 7126 0293
on Tuesdays 11.00 am to 2.00 pm, Thursdays 11.00 am
to 2.00 pm and Saturdays 11.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00
pm to 4.00 pm.
CARMELITE PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
Sunday 20th July 2008. Coach leaves Termonbacca at
7.30 am with pick up point at Melmount Centre at 8.15
am. Returning to Derry at approx 11.00 pm. Return
coach, snack on the way down and evening meal. Fare
£30.00 stg. or €40. For further information,
telephone Termonbacca, on 7126 2512 during office
hours only.
ROSARY FOR THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY
will be held this Sunday 8th June in St Brigid’s
Church, Carnhill at 5.00 pm. Everyone welcome.
A THORNHILL COLLEGE CLASS REUNION
for those who started in Thornhill in 1968 and left
in 1975, will take place in the City Hotel, Derry
on Saturday, 23rd August. If you were part of the
Thornhill Class of '68 and would like to attend the
reunion please contact Mary McLaughlin on telephone:
078 9111 20407 or e-mail marymcl@gmail.com
as soon as possible.
VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE – VOYPIC
is a regional charity that works with ‘Looked
after’ children and young people. We are currently
looking for volunteer mentors to mentor young people
in care between the ages of 12 and 18. Mentors are
volunteers from all walks of life who young people
can talk to about issues in their life and enjoy social
activities with. If you are over 18 and interested
in volunteering please contact Caoimhe Lyttle 028
7137 8980 or visit our website: www.voypic.org for
more information.
TERMONBACCA COMMUNITY FUN DAY will
be held on Sunday 13th July. We need Bric-a-Brac of
all sorts. If you are willing to help in any way please
contact us during office hours 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Monday to Friday. Tel: 71262512
HURT – FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FOR DRUGS
AND ALCOHOL are having an information evening
on Wednesday 18th June at 14 Clarendon Street from
7.00 pm to 8.30 pm. Everyone welcome. For further
information contact HURT on 7136 9696.
 |
NORTHERN
IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
next donation session in Strand Road
Presbyterian Church on Wednesday and Thursday,
25th and 26th June from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm and
5.15 pm to 8.00 pm. |
| |
|
FOYLE HOSPICE CRAFT
FAIR on Saturday 14th June in Foyle
Hospice Day Therapy Unit from 10.00 am to 4.00
pm. Admission £1 (includes tea & coffee).
Everyone welcome. |
 |
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SENIOR CITIZENS OUTING
on Sunday 29th June departing from Long Tower Church
at 1.30 pm. Tickets from members of SVDP.
