REQUIESCANT
IN PACE
We extend our sincere sympathy
to the family and friends of
Michael Quigley,
11 St Columb’s Wells and
Annie McClelland, 46 Foyle Road.
May they rest in peace.
THANK YOU – We wish to express
our deep gratitude to all who gave us cards, gifts
and good wishes at Christmas. It is a privilege to
serve in Long Tower and we are honoured that you show
us your warmest appreciation so frequently. Happy
Centenary! Fr Roland and Fr Gerard.
SINCERE THANKS from Sister Ann Doherty
and Gerry Deeney to ALL who contributed in any way
to the Christmas Raffle in aid of the poor in Africa,
India, Chile, Cambodia and Fiji by buying raffle lines,
giving donations, etc. The total amount raised to
date is: - £18591.16 plus €860 plus $100
Australian dollars for the six charities. This money
will be divided and sent to the different Sisters
for their work. Mass is being offered for you ALL
in thanksgiving. May God reward and bless each of
you in a special way. Sister Ann and Gerry Deeney
VISITATION TEAM 2009 – We
hope to establish a team of parishioners who will
take part in an outreach programme for the centenary.
The goal is to prepare a group of twelve “disciples”
who will dedicate one night a week for twelve weeks
to knock on doors and invite people to come to Mass.
We will have a few preparatory sessions so that you
know what to say and do and then we will commission
the team. Exciting! Could you offer yourself to serve
God for this targeted project? We will be recruiting
very soon.
YOUTH 2000 RETREAT Friday 20th –
Sunday 22 February. This is a fantastic chance to
make new joyful friends, to pray and to grow in faith,
while having loads of fun! Location is Termonbacca,
limited amount of beds available. Check out www.youth2000.ie
for info /updates and online booking. Bring a sleeping
bag and pillow – just in case! U18s must have
signed consent on booking forms. Contact Natasha 077-9142
0037 or Aisling 00-353-87-2282 376.
BABY
JESUS HAS RETURNED
He had been so well stored away last year that we
thought we had lost Him. We are glad to report that
He is safe and well in the crib. It was the Long Tower
version of the Finding in the Temple. According to
the Roman tradition, the crib can stay in place until
the 2nd February, the Feast of the Presentation of
the Lord.
MASS IN HONOUR OF BLESSED ALEXANDRINA MARIA
DA COSTA will take place on Sunday 25th January
at 7.30pm in Termonbacca. All welcome.
MONTHLY PRO-LIFE DEVOTIONS will
take place in St. Columb's Church, Chapel Road, Waterside
on Tuesday 20th January commencing with Rosary at
7.00 pm followed by Mass at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
A MASS FOR THE SICK WITH EUCHARISTIC BLESSING
will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca,
Derry, on Tuesday 20th January at 8.00 pm. All are
welcome to attend.
BIG WINTER BINGO
ST MARY’S PARISH HALL
SUNDAY 25TH JANUARY 2009 AT 8.30 PM
Proposed Payout in Last House
£1000
A VOCATIONS INFORMATION DAY takes
place on Saturday 14th February from 11.00 am to 4.00
pm in Thornhill Retreat Centre. For more information
please contact Fr Paul Farren on 7126 4087 or Fr Colm
O’Doherty on 8166 1475.
ACCORD DERRY – MARRIAGE PREPARATION
WORKSHOP on 30th and 31st January 2009 in
the Thornhill Centre. On Friday from 7.00 pm to 10.00
pm and Saturday from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Booking
forms available from the Pastoral Centre, telephone
7136 2475.
SCHOOL OPEN
DAY/NIGHTS
ST CECILIA'S COLLEGE Pupils transferring
from Primary to Secondary School in September 2009,
and their parents, will be welcome to attend our Open
Day in St. Cecilia's College, Northland Road, on Sunday
18th January 2009 2.00 pm. – 5.00 pm. Principal's
address: 2.00 pm, 3.00 pm and 4.00 pm.
LUMEN CHRISTI COLLEGE OPEN DAY will
take place on Sunday 8 February 2009 in the College
in Bishop Street. The College Principal, Mr P. O’Doherty,
will address P7 pupils and their parents at 3.00 pm
or 4.00 pm. Visitors will be given a short guided
tour of the College by current pupils. Light refreshments
will be available in the Canteen. Further information
is available on the College website: www.lumenchristicollege.co.uk
ST PETER’S HIGH SCHOOL OPEN DAY/NIGHT
takes place on Tuesday 20th January from
7.30 pm. Pupils and parents are invited.
ST MARY’S COLLEGE welcomes
transferring pupils and their parents to attend Open
Day in the College on Tuesday 20th January from 7.00
pm to 10.00 pm. Principal’s address 7.15 pm
and 8.30 pm. If you are unable to attend please contact
the school at 7136 2154 to make alternative arrangements.
THORNHILL COLLEGE on Tuesday 27th
January from 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm. Talk by Principal
at 4.15 pm and 5.15 pm. There is a further opportunity
to visit the school on Wednesday 28th January from
10.00 am to 12 noon. Prospective Year 13 students
are also welcome to come along and discuss A-level
or Applied GCSE courses.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION COLLEGE, TRENCH ROAD,
WATERSIDE are holding their open night for
P7 pupils and their parents on Wednesday 21st January.
Principal’s talk at 7.00 pm followed immediately
by guided tours of the school. All transferring P7
pupils accompanied by their parents are cordially
invited to attend.
COURSES FOR ADULTS IN LUMEN CHRISTI COLLEGE
Beginners Spanish (10 Weeks), on Thursdays from 7.00
pm to 9.00 pm (including refreshments). Starting Thursday
29th January. To register interest, ring the college
on 7136 2595 and leave your name and contact number
(limited number of places available). Aerobics/Body
Combat (10 weeks), Wednesdays from 7.00 pm to 8.00
pm. Beginning Wednesday 28th January. Registration
will take place on the first night. There is no charge
for either activity.
PERSONAL VISIONS – A TRIBUTE TO SISTER
ALOYSUIS McVEIGH on Tuesday 20th January
at 10.35 pm on BBC 1.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE
COLLECTION £1938.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION £ 758.00
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE
THE ANONYMOUS DONATIONS TO THE RESTORATION FUND: £10,
£5, £20, £20, £20, £200,
£100.
SUICIDAL?
Counselling available
at ZEST, 15 Queen Street, 7126 6999.
P.S.
‘If people want to have hope and find meaning
in their lives, they need to take God out of the "parentheses".
(Pope Benedict XVI)
