Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH PHONE NOS.
Fr. Liam O h-Icí: House: 4871180
Emergency No.: 087 0956190
Parish Centre / Sacristy: 4289768
Ring for bookings : Baptisms & Marriages etc.
WEEKEND MASSES 16TH/17TH SEPTEMBER
The Vigil Mass will be in Ovens Church on Saturday next 16th September at 7pm.
Farran: 9.30am.
Ovens: 11.30am.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Ovens:
9.30am: Mon Weds & Friday
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday & Thursday.
ANNIVERSARIES NEXT WEEKEND 16TH/17TH SEPTEMBER
Ovens:
7pm. Frances Quane, Beverly (1st Anniversary).
11.30am: Phil Gleeson, Garryhesta (4th Anniversary).
May they Rest in Peace.
RECENT DEATH
Gus Lehane, Grange Hill.
May he Rest in Peace.
MINISTERS OF WORD & EUCHARIST
Sincere thanks to our very dedicated Ministers of Word & Eucharist in both Ovens & Farran Churches.
We would like to invite additional new Ministers at this time. In Farran for both the 7pm & 9.30am Masses. In Ovens, Ministers of the Eucharist for both the 7pm & 11.30am Masses & Ministers of the Word for the 11.30am Mass.
Anyone who would like to serve as a Minister of the Word or Eucharist, please contact: Mary O’Callaghan re Ovens & in Farran Maria Harrington (Ministers of the Eucharist) and John O’Leary (Ministers of the Word) or Fr. Liam or the Parish Office for either Church, by 1st October please.
OUR BLESSED LADY
In the month of September we have three lovely Feast Days of Our Blessed Lady.
Friday last, 8th of September was the Feast of Our Lady’s Birthday. This Tuesday the 12th is the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary and Friday the 15th is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.
We pray through this Reflection:
O GOOD & GENTLE MOTHER
O Good & Gentle Mother, as we celebrate your Birthday,
Wrap us in your mantle of love.
Protect us this day from all that would separate us from you and your precious Son.
Teach us to love as you do, to forgive as Jesus does & to reach out to others in need.
Keep us ever faithful and true as we seek to follow the teachings of your Son.
Thank you for loving us, dearest Mother.
Amen.
SYCAMORE SERIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Exploring Catholic Faith
Have you ever questioned why you are Catholic & wondered why we Catholics believe what we believe: The Sycamore Series is an informal course for those aged 18 to 35. Join us as we deepen our understanding and knowledge of the Catholic faith. Each session involves a short film and time for discussion, with a meal also included.
Everyone is welcome. Start date Wednesday 4th October, 6 to 8pm at Presentation Brothers Mardyke House, Cork T12 W8RP.
The course runs for 10 consecutive weeks. The course is free but places are limited.
Email: chaplaincy@ucc.ie or ring 021 4902459 if interested.
RADIO MARIA IRELAND
The Totus Tuus Men for Christ Conference 2023, a Catholic Conference for Men will be Live & Exclusive on Radio Maria Ireland on Saturday next, 16th September from 2pm.
Speakers: Fr. Billy Swan, Fr. Chris Hayden, Anthony Crossey & Fr. John Harris OP.
DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS
Bishop Fintan has informed us of recent Diocesan Appointments.
Ms. Eilís Casey has taken up the role of Parish Life Co-ordinator in the office of Mission & Ministry to work with Parishes. She will soon be joined by a Co-ordinator of Faith Development to support Parishes & Families of Parishes as we continue to work together and witness to the Gospel in new ways.
Also Bishop Fintan has appointed Deacon Frank McKevitt as Deacon in the Family of Parishes of Ballinora, Ballincollig & Ovens/Farran. He will commence with us at the weekend Masses on the 30th September/1st October.
We look forward to working with them.
BRIDGE MORNINGS
Bridge will resume after the Summer break on this Wednesday, 13th September at 10.15am in the parish centre.
ÉIRE ÓG
Cork County Premier Senior Championship
Éire Óg V Ballincollig
This Sunday at 4pm in Coachford.
ÉIRE ÓG CAMOGIE
Cork County Senior Camogie Championship
Éire Óg V Inniscarra
This Monday 11th September at Castle Road at 6.30pm.
Book Club
The September meeting of the Ovens/Farran Book Club on this Monday, 11th September at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.
CORK SCRIPTURE GROUP
4 Monday nights (25th Sept, 2nd, 9th & 16th Oct) 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Scala Centre, Blackrock.
Subject: “When you Pray…..(Matthew 6:5): Exploring Prayer in the Bible.
Presenters: Pauline Byrne, Marian Mortell, Fr. John Newman & Phil Mortell.
Saturday Workshop October 7th in The Sacred Heart Hall, Western Road, 10am to 1pm.
Subject: Praying the Psalms, facilitated by Ciarán O’Callaghan CSsR.
To book: Email:corkscripturegroup@gmail.com.
FUNDRAISER FOR FARRAN SCHOOL
Farran School 5K Fun Run/Walk in Farran Woods on this Thursday, 14th September at 6.30pm.
Registration from 5.30pm at the Rowing Club. Adults & under 13 races.
€5 per child/€10 per adult/€20 per family.
More information from: 087 3162122.
Lovely homemade refreshments after.
ÁR DTEANGA FHÉIN
Taithí a Dhéanann Máistreacht
Practice makes perfect. Literally, experience makes mastery.
Bain Triail As:
Níl aon teorainn le taithí.
There is no limit to experience
RECENT BAPTISMS
Liadh Eileen O’Loughlin, Dublin
Tomás James Kenny, Ballygroman
Holly Catherine, Browne, Carrigrohane
Jack Thomas Flynn, Upper Farran.
Thomas James McCarthy, Clashanure
Welcome to the Parish Family