Twenty Ninth 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 28TH/29TH OCTOBER
The Vigil Mass will be in Farran Church on Saturday next 28th October at 7pm.
Farran: 9.30am.
Ovens: 11.30am.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Ovens:
9.30am: Monday Wednesday & Friday.
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday & Thursday.
ANNIVERSARIES NEXT WEEKEND 28TH/29TH OCTOBER
Ovens:
11.30am: Éamonn Cotter, Classis 3rd Anniversary.
Farran:
7pm:
9.30am: Patrick Dineen, Garryhesta.
May they Rest in Peace.
REMINDER
AN INVITATION TO ALL
Christ Our Light Church, Ballincollig
Family of Parishes, Ovens/Farran, Ballinora & Ballincollig
“Hearts on Fire, Feet on the Move”
Date & Time:
Tuesday, 24th October, 7.30pm to 8.15pm.
If you cannot come, you may join online:
www.churchservices.tv/ballincolligchristourlight
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ENROLMENT CEREMONY
SCOIL MHUIRE, FARRAN
This Tuesday, 24th October at 7.30pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farran.
MORNING PRAYER
Lord, help me to live this day, quietly, easily.
To lean upon Thy great strength,
trustfully, restfully.
To wait for the unfolding of Thy will, patiently, serenely.
To meet others, peacefully, joyously.
To face tomorrow, confidently, courageously.
Amen.
Mission Sunday 2023
This Sunday we remember Missionaries around the world, especially where Irish Missionaries have worked, but have now handed over to the Local Church membership.
This is the true sign of Missionary success, to set up and then to be able to hand over successfully to the well formed local people, the Cork & Ross Mission to Peru & Ecuador is a good example of that.
We need to be very much Missionary today too. It is interesting to know that the Patroness of the Missions, St. Therese of Lisieux never went on Mission but prayed for them. We need to do that now also and to be very aware that we are missionary at home too, in our own place and in our own homes and families.
We can support Missions and Missionaries also by our financial support.
The following gives an idea:
The World Mission Sunday collection which takes place this weekend, the 2nd last Sunday in October, makes it possible for Pope Francis to aid projects in some of the poorest countries of our world. Funding received in Ireland is used for a range of different child related projects. This includes purchasing chairs and tables for children. In many areas, the only place children can sit is directly on the ground. Other items that are purchased for children include educational material, uniforms, food and games.
Where donations were sent in 2023:
Young people shared hope and solidarity with the world’s poorest children. €82,448 was distributed to child related projects abroad, in Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Niger.
€1,408,232 was distributed to support Missionaries and fund church projects in Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Chad, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea.
Through your generosity, the next generation of Priests, Sisters, Brothers & Catechists are supported financially. €147,127.34 was sent to Seminaries in Cameroon, Senegal, Togo, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau.
LIFE, LOVE, LOSS, AN ONLINE AFTERNOON RETREAT
Date & Time: 5th November 3pm to 6pm.
A sacred time to honour our losses & remember our loved ones. Input, Scriptural Reflections, Music, Meditation & Remembrance Service.
Martina Lehane Sheehan with Fr. Ronald Rolheiser OMI.
For further information & booking: www.ruahrest.com or email: infor@ruarest.com Donation: €20.
NOVEMBER REMEMBRANCE MASS
The Remembrance Mass for those who died during the year (Nov. 2022 to Nov. 2023) will be held in Ovens Church on Friday, 3rd November at 7pm.
We remember all those who died in our parish and also family members who died during the year outside the parish.
If you would like to have your loved one prayed for at this Mass, please hand in their name, address & date of death, to either Farran or Ovens Church or to the parish office as soon as possible please.
CEMETERY SUNDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER
Aglish: After 9.30am Mass in Farran.
Ovens: After 11.30am Mass in Ovens.
Athnowen: 12.45pm Approx.
Kilcrea: 3pm.
HARVEST THANKSGIVING MASS
Farran Church next Saturday at 7pm.
Ovens Church on Sunday at 11.30am.
The School children of Ovens & Farran will have their usual displays of fruit & vegetables before the altar in both Churches.
RENEWAL OF PARISH ASSEMBLY
Recently Bishop Fintan appointed Lorraine Buckley (Faith Development Co-ordinator) & Eilís Casey (Parish Life Co-ordinator) to the Diocesan Office for Mission & Ministry.
They will undertake the renewal of our Parish Assembly on three Tuesday evenings, beginning on this Tuesday, 24th October and 2 Tuesdays in November, 7th & 14th.
We would still like to hear from new people who would like to take part.
Sincere thanks to all our Parish Assembly members & to the new people who have joined.
SAFEGUARDING
The Diocese Safeguarding Committee welcomed the introduction of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 which came into effect on 26th April 2023. This law that establishes a new legal framework for supported decision-making in Ireland. It allows people to make legal agreements on how they can be supported to make decisions about their personal welfare, property and affairs.
These new regulations are for people who don’t have the capacity to make decisions, now or in the future without help.
The Act also allows us to plan for a time when we might lose our capacity in 2 types of future planning arrangements, known as Advance healthcare directives and Enduring power of attorney.
More information from: www.decisionsupportservice.ie
TEA DANCE
A reminder that the Ovens/Farran Active Circle Tea Dance, our first since 2020, will be held in the Éire Óg Pavilion this Sunday, 22nd October, 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
Music by Kevin and John and light refreshments will be served.
Cost: €5 and we will also hold a raffle.
All welcome to come along and enjoy a lovely afternoon of music and dance.