Fifth 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
Vigil Masses on Saturday will alternate between Ovens & Farran at 7pm.
Ovens:
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays (when it occurs)
Farran:
2nd & 4th Saturdays.
Vigil Mass in Farran on Saturday next, 11th February at 7pm.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Ovens:
9.30am: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday & Thursday.
ANNIVERSARIES NEXT WEEKEND 11TH/12TH FEBRUARY
Ovens:
11.30am: Jack O’Callaghan, Kilcrea (1st Anniversary).
Farran:
7pm: Dan & Mary O’Leary, Aglish & their daughter Mary.
9.30am: John & Bridget Healy, Currahaly.
RECENTLY DECEASED:
Dermot Murphy, Currahaly.
May they Rest in Peace.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK
Go Forward
There are many things in life that we have no control over, especially things in the past.
Acknowledging these areas in life will enable us to move forward and create new pathways for the future.
For Further Reflection:
Isaiah 38:17
Philippians 3:23
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES
To celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes the Family of Parishes of Ballincollig, Ovens, Ballinora & Farran invite you to participate in the Sacrament of the Sick on Friday next, 10th February, 7pm to 7.45pm, in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Ovens.
This Sacrament is available to all who are suffering both physically, mentally or spiritually.
In addition to participation in the Sacrament there will be a time of Prayer and Benediction. We invite you to come and celebrate with us.
Come to this opportunity to share our needs with the Lord and to have Our Mother present us to Him in Trust.
“Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and body with grief.
But I trust in You, Lord; I say, ‘You are my God’.
Psalm 31: 9-14.
You may also join online:
www.churchservices.tv/ovens
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE FUND ANNUAL COLLECTION
The Annual Collection for the Diocesan Sick/Assisted Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund will be taken up at all Masses next weekend, 11th/12th February. The Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage will take place from Friday, 22nd September to Wednesday 27th September this year. People are encouraged to join the Diocesan Pilgrimage as helpers, nurses & doctors to assist pilgrims in Lourdes.
Details are on the Diocesan website or from lourdes@corkandross.org
A launch for the Diocesan Pilgrimage will take place in March, one in Cork City and the other in West Cork, where more detailed information will be made available to those who wish to be involved in the pilgrimage. Arrangements for this launch will be confirmed in the next few weeks.
There has always been great support towards the Diocesan Pilgrimage Fund financially and your support on 11th/12th February is much appreciated.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023
The Diocese of Cork & Ross is delighted to announce that Bishop Fintan will travel with 20 young people (18-30) from around the Diocese to World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon (July 31st to August 7th). Two to four million young people from around the world are expected to attend and to pray with Pope Francis.
It will be an experience of faith, fun and friendship.
A special “Information Evening” will take place on Monday February 13th at 8pm in Mardyke House, Cork City (T12 W8RP). The cost is €500 per person including flights, accommodation, food vouchers, tickets for transport within Lisbon, travel insurance and bag allowance.
Places are limited so if you are interested, please come along on February 13th to register your interest.
Confirmation 2023
The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy. When we are experiencing real love, it produces real joy in us. Blessed Mother Teresa, who gave her life to serving the poorest of the poor, discovered that “Joy is prayer, joy is strength, joy is love, and joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls”. Mother Teresa bore this fruit of the Spirit by radiating her joy in the Lord to others.
It is a joy whose foundation is God. All Christians can radiate joy. St. Paul told believers to “rejoice in the Lord always”. For St. Paul, joyous living was not only possible but expected, because Jesus had truly transformed their lives.
The Gifts we receive through the Sacrament of Confirmation will help us to experience this real joy in our lives.
Recent Baptism
Freddie James O’Leary, Knockanemore
We congratulate him and his parents and we welcome him to the Parish Family.
ÁR DTEANGA FHÉIN
An Té a Bhuaileann Mo Mhadra, Buailfidh Sé Mé Féin
He who attacks my dog will be attacking me. Man’s best friend was considered a valued part of the household, so to offend or beat the dog was to offend it’s owner equally.
Bain Triail As:
Buailfidh mé leat anocht. I’ll meet you tonight.
PILATES CLASSES
Classes each Tuesday at 10am in the Éire Óg Pavilion. €10 per class.
Duration of class: 45 minutes.
Fundraiser for Breakthrough Cancer Research
Camino Ingles from 15th to 22nd May, 2023. Enjoy an amazing adventure.
Information from: Mary@breakcancer.ie or phone: 021 4226655 for details.
SAINT BRIGID, NAOMH BRÍD
On Wednesday last we celebrated the Feast of Naomh Bríd, Muire na nGael., Abbess, Patroness of Ireland. 454-524.
Woman of the land, Friend of the Poor, Peacemaker, Model of Hospitality and Equality.
Prayer to Saint Brigid
You were a woman of peace. You brought harmony where there was conflict. You brought light to the darkness. You brought hope to the downcast. May the mantle of your peace cover those who are troubled and anxious and may peace be firmly rooted in our hearts and in our world. Inspire us to act justly and to reverence all God has made. Brigid you were a voice for the wounded and the weary. Strengthen what is weak within us. Calm us into a quietness that heals and listens. May we grow each day into greater wholeness in mind body and spirit. Amen