BAPTISMS
We welcome:
Jack McGuinness, 38 Moore Walk and Eoin Mark Lynch,
51 Circular Road, who were both baptised recently.
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DEATHS
We wish to express our deepest
sympathy to the relatives and friends of
of
Josephine O’ Mahony,
104 Foyle Road and
Etta Bradley,
38 Hampstead Park.
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THE
DEATH HAS TAKEN PLACE OF FR SYLVESTER MCDERMOTT
...a priest of the Diocese of Sacramento,
California, USA. Fr McDermott is a native of Long
Tower Parish, born on 27th July 1935 and reared in
“Ard-na-Smól”, 51 Elmwood Terrace.
He studied in All Hallows College, Dublin, was Ordained
on 19th June 1960 and has served in Sacramento ever
since. His very varied ministry took him through many
parishes and numerous diocesan portfolios. He spent
several years studying in Rome and was highly regarded
in his diocese for his unparalleled expertise in theology
and canon law. Fr Sylvester died on the Feast of Saint
Columba, Monday 9th June 2008 in California. He was
almost 73 years old. A Requiem Mass took place on
Wednesday 25th June in the Cathedral in Sacramento.
He had requested burial in Derry and so his remains
will be coming home on Tuesday 8th July. The funeral
will take place in Long Tower. We offer our sincere
sympathy to his family and friends at this time of
grief. Requiescat in pace.
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE
THE ANONYMOUS DONATIONS TO THE LONG TOWER RENOVATION
FUND: £10, £10, £20, £10,
£5, £20, £5, £50.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE
COLLECTION £ 1911.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION
COLLECTION £ 694.00
BAPTISMS We welcome:
Conan Tristin Friel, 4 Brewsters Close, Marli Faye
Cunningham, 18 Distillery Close, Ava Rhia Carlin,
7 Upper Bennett Street and Aoife Dienye Pepple, 31
Glenmore Park who were both baptised recently.
FIRST FRIDAY – 4th July is
the First Friday of the month.
Readers St Luke’s Team and
Eucharistic Ministers Team A will
serve for the month of July, beginning on Tuesday.
VISITATION OF THE HOUSEBOUND Fr
Colhoun will visit the sick in his care on Thursday
/ Friday, 3rd/4th July.
A SPECIAL MASS FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNBORN
BABIES FROM ABORTION will take place in Termonbacca
on Monday 30th June at 7.30 pm all welcome.
ROSARY FOR THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY
will be held on Sunday 6th July in St Bridgid’s
Church, Carnhill at 5.00 pm, Everyone welcome.
FATHER JAMES HAMILTON WISHES TO THANK
Bishop Lagan, the priests and people of the parish
and Derek & Tillie Evans for their kindness in
organising his Golden Jubilee of priesthood. He also
expresses his sincere gratitude for the many gifts
given to him. He has very generously donated all these
to the Long Tower renovation fund. Total to date:
£3345 Thank you very much!
THE MONTHLY DEVOTIONS IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY will
take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca
on Tuesday 1st July starting with Confessions at 7.30
pm followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around 10.00pm.
All welcome to attend.
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 £35.00
stg or €45 Euro. For further information, telephone
Termonbacca 7126 2512 during office hours.
NEW NOTICE BOARDS have been erected
in each of the porches of the church. In honour of
St Columba’s love of the trees in his monastery
the frames of the notice boards are built from oak.
The inside is made of sindella board and coloured
green as a reminder of the oak leaves. We hope you
like the boards and find them useful.
SEAN DAVIS SUMMER 4 DAY OUTDOOR “FUN”
SOCCER ACADEMY takes place at Templemore
Sports Complex on Monday 7th to Thursday 10th July
for boys and girls aged 5 to 17 years. Times: 10.00am
to 12.30pm. Lunch 12.30pm to 1.00pm. Finish 3.00pm.
For further information Tel: Sean Davis FAI, IFA,
FA European A Licence Coach on 028 7126 3044.
WEE NUN’S SAVINGS SCHEME will
be open in the sacristy of the Church on 6th and 20th
of July and will then be closed until 24th August.
MUSIC FOR SUMMER
MASSES
As the choirs take a well deserved
break for July and August, we would like to offer
the opportunity to other singers and instrumentalists
to lead the music at Sunday Masses for the next two
months. Can you sing or play an instrument? If you
are aged 16-18 you could allocate the Masses served
towards receiving the Pope John Paul II Award (www.thepopejohnpauliiaward.com).
Would you be willing to give your time and talent
on a voluntary basis to enhance the liturgy this Summer
or for some Sundays of the Summer? Please give your
name and contact details to the Sacristy or the Parochial
House.
THE CHOIR OF CHRISTS COLLEGE,
CAMBRIDGE present a programme of popular
choral and organ music on Tuesday 1st July at 1.15pm
in St Columb’s Cathedral.
TERMONBACCA COMMUNITY FUN DAY will
be held on Sunday 13th July. The Carmelites need Bric-a-Brac
of all sorts. If you are willing to help in any way
please contact them during office hours 10.00 am to
5.00 pm Monday to Friday. Tel: 71262512
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)
