Fourth Sunday of Lent
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
Vigil Masses on Saturday will alternate between Ovens & Farran at 7pm.
Vigil Mass in Farran on Saturday next, 25th March at 7pm.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Ovens:
9.30am: Mon Weds & Fri.
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday & Thursday.
SECOND COLLECTION
A special collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend, 18th/19th March to support the people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey & Syria.
All funds raised will be channelled through Trócaire who are working with the Caritas Internationalis Network in the affected areas.
Trócaire ensures that all funds raised in Ireland will be managed appropriately to meet the needs of those most badly affected.
ANNIVERSARIES NEXT WEEKEND 25TH/26TH MARCH
Ovens:
11.30am: Ted O’Brien, Srelane (1st Anniversary).
Farran:
7pm: Hesty & Michael McNamara, Aglish (7th & 2nd Anniversaries).
9.30am: Lynn Homan, Farran. (1st Anniversary)
May they Rest in Peace.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR LENT
On alternate Saturdays after the 7pm Vigil Mass.
Farran: Saturday 25th March.
Ovens: Saturday 1st April.
LENTEN TASKS FOR CHILDREN
Week 4
19th March: Mother’s Day.
20th March: Pray for all your friends.
21st March: Tidy up after dinner tonight.
22nd March: Ask God for peace in your family.
23rd March: Pray that all children have a home.
OVENS/FARRAN PARISH
LENTEN RETREAT
FR. LAURENCE GALLAGHER, REDEMPTORIST
From this Saturday 18th March to Tuesday 21st March.
Weekend Masses:
Ovens: Saturday Vigil 7pm. Sunday 11.30am.
Farran: Sunday 9.30am.
Ovens: Sunday 19th at 7.30pm.
Theme: “Life, Faith & Hope after Covid”
Monday 20th:
Ovens: 9.30am Mass.
7.30pm: Theme “Healing the Hurts”.
Tuesday 21st:
Farran: 9.30am Mass.
Ovens:
7.30pm: “Celebrating God’s Bountiful Love & Mercy”.
Fr. Laurence will meet with Ovens School Confirmation classes on Monday from 10.45am to 1pm. (Approx. times).
Farran School Confirmation classes on Tuesday 10.45am to 1pm (Approx, times).
COME PRAY WITH US, TAIZE
Church of Christ Our Light, Ballincollig at 7.30pm on Friday next 24th March & on the following Friday, 31st March.
Taize Chants, Scripture Reading, Silence, Prayers of Intercession. Musical instruments of all kinds are most welcome.
MOTHER’S DAY
This Sunday, 19th March we celebrate Mother’s Day.
May we wish all Mothers & Grandmothers a very happy day. Let us remember also the Mothers who are no longer with us.
Mother’s Prayers Annual Weekend 2023
From Friday next, 24th March to Sunday 26th.
St. John’s Rest & Care Centre, Knock (No cover charge). You don’t have to be a mother to attend & if you can come for a short time, please do so.
Contact Marie: 087 6184110.
MESSAGE FROM BISHOP FINTAN
LIFTING OF LAST REMAINING COVID RESTRICTIONS IN CHURCHES
Wearing of Face Coverings No longer Necessary:
It is no longer required to wear a face covering while distributing Holy Communion for either Priests or Ministers of the Eucharist. It is now possible for Ministers of the Eucharist to receive under both species at Mass.
Reception of Holy Communion on the Hand and on the Tongue:
The faithful have a right to receive Holy Communion either on the hand or on the tongue. This is to be facilitated by all Priests & Ministers of the Eucharist.
Removal of Covid Notices in Churches & Parish Centres:
All notices in relation to social distancing, wearing of face coverings etc. May now be removed.
Taking up of Offertory & Second collections:
It is important that all these collections are restored and taken up during the celebration.
LOURDES 2023
LAUNCH & INFORMATION EVENINGS
This Wednesday, 22nd March at 7.30pm.
SMA Community Centre, Wilton T12 AX94
Next to St. Joseph’s Church, Wilton.
Friday, 24th March at 8.00pm.
Clonakilty Parish Centre, Western Rod., Clonakilty P85 P793
Next to Clonakilty Parish Church.
Email: lourdes@corkandross.org Tel: 085 2525040
Both information evenings will include a presentation about the Diocesan Pilgrimage, including testimonies from young people who have already been to Lourdes with the Diocesan Pilgrimage and the experience of adults who have travelled as helpers.
EAST CORK CHORAL SOCIETY
The East Cork Choral Society under the baton of Colin Nicholls will perform “Elijah” by Mendelssohn in the City Hall, on the 25th March at 8pm.
In Aid of Marymount Hospice
They will be joined by the Seafield Singers from Dublin & the East Cork Orchestra, led by Eithne Willis.
Tickets: €20/€30 available at the door, from Society Members, Promusica & Eventbrite.
ÉIRE ÓG
Éire Óg camogie training for U5 & U6 for the 2023 season is starting back on Saturday next, 25th March from 9am to 10am on the Astro in Éire Óg. New players most welcome.
ÁR DTEANGA FÉIN
Leigheas Gach Brón Comhrá
Talking heals sorrow. Good practical advice for the grieving. It’s good to talk!
Bain Triail As:
Ábhár mór chómhrá a bhí ann.
It was a great topic for conversation.
MATT TALBOT NOVENA
On this Monday, 20th March, Fr. Gerard Dunne O.P. Chaplain, UCC will be the celebrant and preacher at the Matt Talbot Novena, which continues in the Way of the Cross Church, Togher at 7.30pm.