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 29TH/30TH APRIL
The Vigil Mass will be in Ovens Church on Saturday next 29th April at 7pm.
Farran: 9.30am.
Ovens: 11.30am.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Ovens:
9.30am: Mon Weds & Friday.
Farran:
9.30am: Thursday. No Mass on Tuesday.
ANNIVERSARIES NEXT WEEKEND 29TH/30TH APRIL
Ovens:
7pm: Peg Coveney, Begley’s Forge 1st Anniversary.
11.30am: Patrick O’Callaghan, Aglish.
Farran:
9.30am: Richard Looney, Currahaly 13th Anniversary.
Recently Deceased
Nora O’Mahony, Ballineadig
Marc O’Sullivan, Beverly
Claire Long, An Crannóg
May they Rest in Peace
SECOND COLLECTION
Special Quarterly Collection for Diocesan Needs will be taken up at all Masses this weekend, 22nd/23rd April.
This quarterly collection allows the Diocese to provide ongoing supports to parishes in many areas. It contributes to the day to day running cost of the Diocese including the cost of personnel, utilities, such as light, heat, maintenance, insurance etc. Also professional fees, safeguarding, data protection & mission & ministry.
The January Quarterly Collection amounted to €44,292, which is much appreciated.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK
Be An Encourager
We all need encouragement and the beautiful thing about encouraging is that anybody can do it.
For Further Reflection:
1 Thessalonians 5:11
THE EASTER SEASON
The invitation of Easter is to remember that Jesus is Risen in all of our experiences.
In birth and in new life, Jesus is Risen.
When the night is dark, we know the dawn will bring the morning, Jesus is Risen.
In our world so full of suffering, the people of hope, who reach out and give time and energy to ease the pain they see, Jesus is Risen.
In a time of grief when a wave of loss surrounds us and then there comes a moment of peace, Jesus is Risen.
When there is forgiveness in the face of hurt and disappointment, Jesus is Risen.
These Easter days are a time to remember all that “he has told us” in our own life stories.
CONFIRMATION IN OUR PARISH
This week and next week Bishop Fintan Gavin will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the young people in our Parish.
This Week, on Tuesday 25th April for Scoil Mhuire Farran in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 10.30am.
This will be Bishop Fintan’s First Official visit to our Parish. We welcome him.
Next Week, on Thursday 4th May for Scoil na hUamhanna, Ovens in two ceremonies, 10am & 1pm.
Thanks to their dedicated teachers for their preparation of the young people and to their parents for their support of them in that preparation.
Through Confirmation the young people receive the Holy Spirit to guide them through life.
We commend them to the Holy Spirit through the following Holy Spirit Prayer on Confirmation Day.
BLESS US ALONG THE PATH OF LIFE
We open our hearts to the Spirit of the Lord: may the Spirit bless each of us with openness and wisdom.
Lord, fill our minds and hearts with your Spirit.
May we be open to whatever your Spirit is saying to us.
May we be open to your Spirit speaking to us through the words and wisdom of one another.
Heal us from our presumptions and blind spots lest we be hindered from hearing your word.
Bless us along the path of life.
PREPARATION MEETING FOR PARENTS
There will be a short preparation meeting, with the Parish Catechists, for the Parents of the Confirmation young people of Ovens School on this Tuesday, 25th April at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.
It will be for just one hour.
OVENS COMMUNITY ALERT AGM
The Ovens Community Alert Group will hold it’s AGM at 7.30pm on this Wednesday 26th April at the Parish Centre, Ovens.
All Committee members will be in attendance: Chairperson Anthony McCarthy, Treasurer Kathleen Daly, Secretary Denis Murphy and PRO Donald Cronin.
Representatives from the Fire Brigade & the Community Gardaí will speak on community alert issues.
All welcome to attend.
Faith & Freedom
Alpha continues in the “Annex” of Ballincollig Community Hall at 7.30pm, this Thursday 27th April.
Next Session “Why & How should I read the Bible”?
Contact: 086 8200933, 087 2185282 or
085 1555000.
Ár dTeanga Féin
Is Fearr Go Mall Ná Go Brách
Better late than never.
Bain Triail As:
Luath nó mall. Sooner or later.
FARRAN HALL AGM
Farran Community Association AGM will take place on this Thursday, 27th April at 8pm in Farran Hall.
They would like to extend an invitation to the community and to people who have family in the parish to attend.
Parish Assembly Meeting
The April meeting of the Ovens/Farran Parish Assembly on this Monday, 24th April at 8.30pm in the Parish Centre. Please note time change.
ART EXHIBITION
The Kinsale Campus Further Education College will hold their Art Exhibition Opening on this Thursday, 27th April at 6pm in the Kinsale Campus.
Showcasing many different mediums and techniques including painting, sculpture, ceramic, drawing and combined materials.
More information on www.kinsalecampus.ie
All Welcome.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Tuesday night in the Éire Óg Pavilion at 8pm.
€1,500 in prizes. Jackpot: €1,520.
RECENT WEDDING
Clíodhna O’Neill & Peter Lynch, Macroom.
Married in Ovens Church.
RECENT BAPTISMS
Charlie Jack Tuohy, Lisheen Fields
Clodagh Sorcha Duggan, Kilbawn
We congratulate them & their parents & we welcome them to the Parish Family.