Third Sunday of Easter
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 20TH/21ST APRIL
The Vigil Mass will be in Ovens Church on Saturday next 20th April at 7pm.
Farran: 9.30am.
Ovens: 11.30am.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Ovens:
9.30am: Monday Wednesday & Friday.
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday & Thursday.
ANNIVERSARIES NEXT WEEKEND 20TH/21ST APRIL
Ovens:
7pm: John, Margaret & Finbarr Murphy, Rocky Road, Farran.
11.30am: Sheila Dineen, Beech Park (7th Anniversary).
Farran:
9.30am: John Joe & Joan Flynn, Farran.
May they Rest in Peace.
SECOND COLLECTION
The Special Quarterly Collection for Diocesan Needs will be taken up at all Masses next weekend, 20th/21st April.
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST (OVENS)
The new Rota for the Ministers of the Eucharist (11.30am Mass only) may now be collected in the Sacristy.
The Rota for the Ministers of the Word, for both Masses, have still to be collected.
MINISTRY THANKSGIVING MASS
On this Thursday, 18th April at 7pm in Ovens Church.
A time of thanksgiving for the many involved in Ministry in our parish.
We would love to see as many as possible from all the different Ministries present on Thursday.
Ms. Eilís Casey & Lorraine Buckley from the Office of Mission and Ministry will also be present for the Thanksgiving Mass.
PARISH VACANCY
A vacancy will arise shortly in Ovens Church for the post of Sacristan/Secretary.
Applicants to apply in writing only to the Parish Office, Parish Centre, Ovens, on or before Tuesday, April 23rd.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK
Value What You Have
Never take a simple breath for granted.
It’s a privilege to be alive. In spite of all cruelty and unfairness, life is beautiful, precious and an incredible gift.
Let us make the best of it.
For Further Reflection: Psalm 8:3-6.
AT THE END OF THE DAY, A MIRROR OF QUESTIONS
What dreams did I create last night?
Where did my eyes linger today?
Where was I blind?
Where was I hurt without anyone noticing?
What did I learn today? What did I read?
What new thoughts visited me?
What differences did I notice in those closest to me?
Who did I neglect? Where did I neglect
Myself? What did I begin today that might endure? How were my conversations?
What did I do today for the poor and the excluded?
Did I remember the dead today?
Where could I have exposed myself to the risk of something different?
Where did I allow myself to receive love?
With whom today did I feel most myself?
What reached me today? How deep did it imprint? Who saw me today?
What visitations had I from the past and from the future? What did I avoid today?
From the evidence, why was I given this day?
John O’Donoghue.
THINKING ABOUT THE DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD?
There is a special “Come and See” afternoon for men aged between 18 and 40 who may be thinking about Priesthood for the Diocese of Cork and Ross. It will take place from 2 to 5pm. on Sunday 28th April in Mardyke House, Cork City (T12 W8RP).
The afternoon will include time for prayer, reflection, discussion and a social dimension.
For more information email: vocations@corkandross.org
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
The Pilgrimage takes place on 26th May.
An escorted tour is also available, €849 per person sharing.
The price includes: return bus/train, 5 nights in the 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with dinner, bed & breakfast and lunch on three days. All entertainment, excursions and transport included. As well as the pilgrimage to Knock, you will also visit Galway City, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick, Ballintubber Abbey & Ashford Castle.
Contact: 0949006426 or 087 1890236 or email: knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Farran Community Association Hall Committee will hold their 2024 AGM on Tuesday, 30th April at 8pm in Farran Hall.
They are appealing to the people of Farran to attend this year’s AGM in large numbers & look forward to more people taking an active role in the running of the hall. The hall is being used 6/7 days a week & a lot has been
achieved in the past few years, so come & enjoy the community spirit.
The hall is being used 6/7 days a week.
Come & enjoy the community spirit.
Fundraising Concert to support the Ethiopia Deaf Fund
Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Cork.
Date & Time: Sat 18th May at 7pm.
Tickets: €15. Available on line: tinvurl.com/37ekmkaz or from the Holy Trinity Sacristy.
Whitehorse Gospel Choir will perform on the night (for free).
ÁR DTEANGA FHÉIN
Chuir Sé Fáilte is Fiche Romham
He gave me a great welcome. Literally, he gave me twenty one welcomes.
Bain Triail As:
Fiche bliain ag fás. Twenty years a growing.
TRAD NIGHT
Venue: Hickey’s Bar, Aherla.
This Wednesday, 17th April. Starting at 9pm sharp.
Music, Singing & Story Telling with Jim Murphy & Friends.
All Welcome.
RECENT WEDDINGS
John Barry & Elaine Forde
Married in Ovens Church.
John McCarthy & Laura Pratt
Married in Kenmare.
Congratulations.
Ciorcal Cainte
Final monthly meeting of the season will take place on this Monday, 15th April at 8pm in the Éire Óg GAA Pavilion.
Caint, Comhrá agus Craic. Fáilte roimh gach éinne.
MISSIONARIES OF THE SACRED HEART
Fundraising Pilgrimage on the Camino Ingles, walking from Ferrol to Santiago.
Pilgrimage takes place in July when the weather is perfect for walking in Northern Spain.
Details from: Mary at: 021 4546691 or email:mary,morrish@mscmissions.ie.
Cork College of Further Education & Training Service
Ballincollig Centre.
Courses available at present: Beginners/Intermediate Computers Course, Poetry Reading & Writing, Introduction to Modern Irish History & Introduction to Dry Needle Felting with Applique & Sewing. Information at: 086 8808057.