FORTHCOMING LITURGIES

MAY DEVOTIONS today Sunday at 6pm and each Sunday of May. All welcome

A MAY PROCESSION will take place tomorrow, Monday (21st May), in honour of Our Lady of Fatima. The children will process from Long Tower School to Long Tower Church at 1:15pm for Rosary and Benediction at 1:30pm. All welcome!

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Long Tower Church – Saturday 26 May, 11am

Please Note: No 10.00 am Mass on Saturday 26th May

Nazareth House Chapel – Saturday 2 June, 11am

OPEN-AIR MASS will be celebrated at the Grotto in the Brandywell on Thursday 31st May at 6:30pm to celebrate the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass will be followed by a CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION 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 or have made their First Holy Communion to dress up and walk with the Blessed Sacrament. NOTE: There will be NO 7.30 pm Mass in the Church that evening.

BAPTISMS
We welcome: Hugh Kelly, Dunleer, Co Louth, Corey Gardiner, Carrigans and Erin McLaughlin, 33 Thornhill Park, who were all baptised recently.

DEATHS
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends of
Stephanie Devine, 52 The Meadows and
Ann Nash, 165 Lone Moor Road.

We Gratefully Acknowledge The Anonymous Donations To: The General Renovation Fund: £10, £5, £5, £10, £10, £5, £20, £1000.

ANGELUS - (CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO PRAY THE ANGELUS)
We would like to encourage families to say the Angelus each day of May in their homes. Leaflets are available at the doors of the church.

LONG TOWER DAY TRIP TO LOUGH DERG on Monday 28th May. Bus leaves from the top of Abercorn Road at 8.00 am. Fare for the bus and island £27.00. To book please telephone the Parochial House on 7126 2301.

CEMETERY SUNDAY
The Annual Service of Intercession for the Dead takes place in the City Cemetery on Sunday, 17 June at 6.00 pm.

TERMONBACCA COMMUNITY FUN DAY will be held on Sunday 27th May. We are now collecting items/donations for our bric-a-brac stalls and other areas. If you can help please contact our reception during office hours. Telephone 7126 5212.

ST. MARY'S PARISH RETREAT - 20TH-27TH MAY

“God has done great things for me”

Sunday 20th May 12.15 pm Mass Blessing of Babies
6.00 pm Opening Ceremony
Sister Consilio Cuan Mhuire Addiction Treatment Centres
In the deepest suffering, recovery comes through acknowledgement of our dependence on God’s grace.

Masses Monday – Friday 7.00 am and 10.00 am –

Evening Devotions with Speakers 7.30 pm Monday – Friday

Monday 21st May Fr. John Farren – Parish Priest of Iskaheen
All that God asks is the humble and honest admission of our need for his forgiveness.

Tuesday 22nd May Tommy Fleming – Singer of reflective and inspirational music.
Hope flows from God in everyday situations

Wednesday 23rd May Mickey Harte Manager Tyrone Gaelic Football Team
Our true spiritual self is not separate from life but is at the heart of everything.

Thursday 24th May Ronan Johnston – Musical Director RTE ‘You’re a star’
God’s goodness is shown in the many talents and exuberance of youth.

Friday 25th May Sr. Marie – Thornhill Centre
At the heart of our own Community is the still strong presence of God.

Saturday 26th May 6.30 pm Healing Mass
In our care for the sick and infirm we experience God’s healing touch

Sunday 27th May 3.00 pm
Closing Ceremony

 

SILVER SURFERS DAY
On Friday 25th May 2007, EverybodyOnline is offering local people, aged 50+ the opportunity to learn how to use the Internet in conjunction with U3A, Foyle (University of the Third Age, Gransha Park). This event coincides with Adult Learners Week and will allow members of the public to sample the wonders of the Internet with the help of experienced volunteers and tutors. This is a fun event, designed to help older people take their first steps in using the Internet and obtaining information about courses available in the local community. To book your individual session or for further information, please contact Hilton Robinson (IT Animator, U3A) on 028 71 860123.

THE SOUND OF MUSICALS
Tickets for The Sound of Musicals are now on sale in St Columb’s Hall every Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 4.00 pm and also by calling 028 7126 4050 (Sat/Sun, 12 noon-4.00 pm) or 028 7126 8533 (at all other times).

Tickets are priced: Family £30 (2 adults/2 children), Adult £10, Concessionary £6. The show is being staged in St Columb’s Hall from 25th to 27th May. All proceeds are in aid of the Long Tower Restoration Fund. The show is directed by Margaret Keys and will feature scenes and songs from musicals such as The Sound of Music, Annie, Mary Poppins, Oliver and My Fair Lady. Tickets will be on sale after Masses this weekend in the two side porches.

LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION £2081.00

LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION £ 823.00

[ FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR 2006]