Second 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, 11th March at 7pm.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Ovens:
9.30am: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday & Thursday.
ANNIVERSARIES NEXT WEEKEND 11TH/12TH MARCH
Ovens:
11.30am: Kenneth Fahy, Kilcrea, 27th Anniversary.
Farran:
7pm: Joan O’Keeffe, Farran, 1st Anniversary.
9.30am: Peg Cooper, Knockshanawee, Month’s Mind.
Recently Deceased:
Bishop David O’Connell, Los Angeles & Glounthaune.
Funeral Mass took place in Los Angeles on Friday last.
May they Rest in Peace.
FIRST CONFESSIONS 2023
Scoil na nUamhanna, Ovens
This Wednesday, 8th March in Ovens Church, 6.30pm & 7.30pm.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2023
Scoil Mhuire Farran
There will be a short Preparation Meeting for parents with the Parish Catechists on this Thursday, 9th March at 7.30pm in the sacristy of The Church of the Immaculate Conception.
It will be for just one hour.
CROSS OF HOPE FOR LENT
The wooden cross is now in place in the sanctuary of our Churches.
During the Season of Lent Parishioners are invited to come quietly & in their own time to place their message of hope for Lent in the box, which is placed near the cross. There is also a basket with spare paper and pens on which you may write your message.
Your hope for this Lent may be for yourself, a family member, a friend or neighbour, the Church or the world.
At the weekday & weekend Masses during Lent all the messages of hope will be prayed for in the Prayers of the Faithful.
All family life is a shepherding in mercy. Each of us by our love & care, leaves a mark on the life of others.
Stations of the Cross for Lent
The Stations of the Cross will be held after the 7pm Vigil Mass on alternate Saturdays during Lent.
Stations in Ovens this Saturday, 4th March.
Stations in Farran on Saturday next, 11th March.
LENTEN RETREAT
Saturday, 18th March to Tuesday, 21st March, with Fr. Laurence Gallagher, Redemptorist.
LENTEN TASKS FOR CHILDREN
Week 2.
March 6th: Do not gossip.
March 7th: Ask God to help you with any worries.
March 8th: Make a card for someone who is sick or lonely.
March 9th: Pray for your teacher.
March 10th: No chocolate today.
March 11th: Pray that all children have enough to eat.
March 12th: Say sorry if you have upset someone.
FAITH & FREEDOM
A course on Christianity will be available in the Family of Parishes of Ballincollig, Ballinora, Ovens & Farran.
Alpha Course is a popular course designed to introduce people to the Christian Faith. It’s run by Christian Churches & Christian organisations & consists of a series of sessions covering topics like “Who is Jesus?” & “Why and how do I pray?” The format involves hospitality, video presentation and discussion in small groups.
Starting 9th March at 7.30pm in the “Annex” of the Ballincollig Community Hall.
Contacts: 086 8200933, 087 2185282, 085 1555000.
No pressure, No charge, No follow up.
Confirmation Preparation, Fruits of the Holy Spirit
“Goodness”
As we invite the Holy Spirit to abide with us & bear fruit in us, the Spirit helps us to see more of God, including the goodness of His creation. God’s goodness is the very essence of God’s nature.
Jesus “went about doing good”. We should too! We are being “created in Christ Jesus for good works”. Christ said to do good to everyone, even our enemies!
Doing good to someone who does good to you, Jesus points out, is not pure goodness. It is rather two people exchanging favours, which can be at least partly selfish. God’s standard is the very highest!
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all.
But living a life close to God with all the great benefits He offers is the “truly good life”. Allow God to cultivate in you the good fruit of goodness. And that will lead to the gift of eternal life!
That’s as good as it gets!.
AHERLA FLOWER & GARDEN CLUB
Monthly Meeting on this Tuesday, 7th March at 8pm in the Ovens Parish Centre.
A Garden Evening
A Talk on Plants & Shrubs given by Margaret Naughton.
Visitors Welcome. Tea & Coffee. Admission: €5.
Matt Talbot Novena, Way of the Cross Church, Togher
Mass & Novena Prayers each Monday night during Lent. We ask Matt’s intercession to help us carry our crosses whatever they may be. The Novena nights are livestreamed on: churchservices.tv/togher. Celebrant & Speaker this Monday 6th March will be Fr. Greg Howard, PP, Ballyphehane.
Healing Mission Ireland with Fr. Rosario Palic (Rozo) Powerful Healing & Deliverance Ministry.
Church of the Ascension, Cathedral Road, Gurranabraher, Cork.
This Tuesday, 7th March, 10am to 4pm.
Wednesday, 8th March, 10am to 1pm.
Mass at 10am.
Are you female & over 18?
Irish Girl Guides (IGG) needs you.
Would you like to help young girls become strong, skilled & motivated women & make a difference in their lives?
We are looking for adult women to join us & become leaders of our Barnagore Brownies in Ovens area.
If interested join us for a Zoom meeting. More information on the online event from: Diana at 087/3561364 or email swrdo@irishgirlguides.ie
RECENT WEDDINGS
Michael McCarthy & Denise Corkery
&
John Paul Curtin & Grace O’Callaghan
Married in Ovens Church. Congratulations.
RECENT BAPTISMS
Mikayla Amber Daly, Currabeg
Hannah Joan Manning, Currahaly
Jack Michael Murphy, Knocknagoul
Colm Anthony Spillane, Farran
We congratulate them & their parents and we welcome them to the Parish Family.