The Ascension of the Lord
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Fr. Liam O h-Icí: House: 4871180
Emergency No.: 087 0956190
Parish Centre / Sacristy: 4289768
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WEEKEND MASSES 27TH/28TH MAY
The Vigil Mass will be in Farran Church on Saturday next 27th May 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 27TH/28TH MAY
Ovens:
11.30am: Danny Murphy, Barnagore (8th Anniversary).
Farran:
7pm: Noel McCarthy, Farran
9.30am: Joe Leahy, Ballineadig
Recently Deceased:
Robert Cullinane, Coachford
Niall O’Callaghan, Macroom & late of Garryhesta
May they Rest in peace.
FEAST OF THE ASCENSION
This Sunday, 21st May we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven. It is one of the ecumenical feasts of Christian Churches, ranking with the feasts of the Passion and Pentecost.
The Risen Jesus appeared for 40 days before His Ascension. This feast was originally celebrated on a Thursday and was a Church Holiday. Some years ago it was moved to the following Sunday.
THE MONTH OF MAY
May is marked with “Alleluias” as we celebrate the Resurrection and live into the Easter joy we proclaim. May is also marked by the Church in its dedication of the month to Mary.
From the Annunciation to Pentecost, Mary appears as someone whose freedom is completely open to God’s will and shows us how to live in God’s word.
In this month of May, may we turn to Mary in our times of joy and sorrow and ask her to continue to show us the way to her Son.
As we strive to grow in faith and live more fully in God’s word, may we, like Mary, bring Christ to others.
FAMILY OF PARISHES
The Third Prayer Service will take place in St. James’ Church, Ballinora, on Tuesday the 30th May at 7.30pm.
As it will be the Tuesday following Pentecost Sunday, it will be a Reflection on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK
Turn to the Sun
Let the rays of the sun permeate your soul. Sunlight, apart from being a good source of vitamin D, staves off those melancholy moments and injects hopefulness and vibrancy into your day.
For Further Reflection
Matthew 13:43
FAMILY OF PARISHES
Bishop Fintan wrote to Parishes recently to say that two Diocesan Meetings will be held on Pentecost weekend, Saturday/Sunday 27th/28th May, with regard to Families of Parishes and the future.
The meeting for our Parish is on Sunday next, 28th May from 2.30pm to 5.30pm in the Silversprings Conference Centre, Tivoli, Cork.
Members of Parish Ministries are invited, but also those who may not be involved in any Parish Ministry, but would be interested and would like to attend.
If you would like to or be willing to attend the meeting, please contact Siobhán O’Sullivan, Parish Assembly Secretary by Tuesday next, 23rd May on 086 0667846.
ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY IN KNOCK
The All Ireland Rosary Rally takes place on Saturday, 3rd June from 1pm in Knock. It will include, a Talk, Stations of the Cross, Rosary and Holy Mass.
Main Celebrant: Archbishop Éamon Martin.
A bus will leave Ballyphehane that morning.
Anyone interested please contact: John Joe at 087 1302763 or Kathleen at 087 6152625
CEMETERY MASSES
Mass will be said in the four Cemeteries in our Parish on the first Fridays of June, July, August and September.
Kilcrea: 2nd June at 7.30pm.
Athnowen: 7th July at 7.30pm.
Aglish: 4th August at 7.30pm.
Ovens: 1st September at 7pm.
ANNUAL MASS AT WALSHESTOWN HOLY WELL & LOURDES GROTTO
The Annual Mass took place on Tuesday last at 7.30pm on a beautiful May evening. It was a well attended neighbourly occasion of Prayer, May Hymns and music at the excellently kept Grotto & Holy Well.
Thanks to all who attended, took part and who maintain it.
Student Mass
The Annual Student Mass for all those doing Exams in the near future will be held this year in Farran Church at the 9.30am Mass on Sunday, June 4th.
OVENS FARRAN ACTIVE CIRCLE
We meet this Monday, 22nd May at 2.30pm in the Parish Centre. This is our final meeting before the Summer break. Back again in September & new members will be very welcome.
ICE CREAM SALES
Parish Assembly Fundraising for Down Syndrome Ireland Ice Cream Sales after all Masses next weekend, 27th/28th May at Ovens & Farran Churches.
Please support a very worthy cause.
ÁR DTEANGA FÉIN
Ceart Dom, Ceart Duit
Fair play all round. Literally, what’s right (ceart) for me is right for you. Cothrom na Féinne (the equality of the Fianna) is another expression for fair play.
Bain Triail As:
Tá an ceart agat! You are right!
RECENT WEDDING
Ciara O’Connor, Kilcrea & Stephen Buckley, Ballincollig. Congratulations.
Married in Ovens Church.
RECENT BAPTISMS
Neansaí Marie MacSullivan, Ballincollig
Cillian James O’Connor, Currahaly
Aisling Elizabeth Regan, Lisheen Fields
Kate Rose O’Sullivan, Cork
Eoin Anthony Punch, Apsley
We congratulate them and their parents and we welcome them to the Parish family.