Sixth 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 17TH/18TH FEBRUARY
The Vigil Mass will be in Ovens Church on Saturday next 17th February at 7pm.
Ovens: Sunday: 11.30am.
Farran: 9.30am.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Ovens:
9.30am: Mon, Weds & Fri.
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday & Thursday.
ANNIVERSARIES 17TH/18TH FEBRUARY
Ovens:
7pm: Valerie O’Connor, An Crannóg (1st Anniversary).
11.30am: Denis & Peggy Murphy, Castleinch.
Farran:
9.30am: Canon Michael Crowley, Ballinlough.
May they Rest in Peace.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE FUND ANNUAL COLLECTION 2024
The Annual Collection for the Diocesan Sick/Assisted Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund will be taken up at all Masses this weekend, 10th/11th February.
The Cork & Ross Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Friday 20th to Wednesday 25th September this year. People are encouraged to join the pilgrimage as helpers, nurses & doctors to assist pilgrims in Lourdes.
Further information is available from the Diocesan Website: Lourdes@corkandross.org or by Tel: 085 2525040.
Your support & generosity this weekend will be greatly appreciated.
LENT 2024
This Wednesday, 14th February is Ash Wednesday.
It is a time to reflect on our lives and on the way we live them. It is a time also to look at our priorities and perhaps a time to begin again. Lent provides us very much with that opportunity and also the opportunity to deepen our Faith and the living out of it.
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS TIMES
Ovens: 9.30am.
Farran: 7pm.
The Ashes will be blessed at the Masses.
The Ashes used on Ash Wednesday come from the palm of last year’s Palm/Passion Sunday. Fresh and green then, now ashes. It is a very powerful visual aid.
Ashes will be available after both Masses to take home for family members.
What to do for Lent
People often wonder what to do for Lent. Perhaps the following or some part of it may be helpful, especially as Friday is a special day during Lent.
Forms of Friday Observance during Lent:
The following are suggested ways of fulfilling Friday Observance:
Abstaining from meat or some other food.
Abstaining from alcoholic drink or smoking.
Making a special effort to participate in Mass on Fridays.
Making a special effort at involvement in family prayer.
Visiting the Blessed Sacrament.
Making the Stations of the Cross.
Fasting from all food for a longer period than usual & perhaps giving what is saved to the needy.
Helping the poor, sick, old or lonely.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR LENT
Ovens: Saturday next, 17th February, after the 7pm Mass.
Farran: Saturday, 24th February, after the 7pm Mass.
TRÓCAIRE BOXES
Trócaire Boxes available in the porches of both Churches.
FINDING HOPE IN A HOPELESS WORLD, LENT 2024
This is a seven week programme for Parish Groups or individuals which will be available on the Diocesan Website: corkandross.org, from Ash Wednesday.
This programme explores how we can still be people of faith and hope in today’s world. It includes a series of Reflections, Scripture Readings and Prayers & a guide on how to use this resource in your Parish/Family of Parishes.
WEEKEND PREPARATION FOR LENT
Fr. Laurence Gallagher, Redemptorist Priest, will speak at each Mass next weekend, 17th/18th February. He will speak on “Through Love to Holy Week in a positive Way”.
Fr. Laurence was with us last year for our Lenten Triduum & for a few other Retreats also.
CONFIRMATION 2024
Preparation meeting with Parents
There will be a short Preparation Meeting with the Parish Catechists for the Parents of the Confirmation young people of Scoil na nUamhanna, Ovens on Wednesday 14th February at 8pm.
It will be for just one hour in the Parish Centre
OVENS/FARRAN ACTIVE CIRCLE
We meet on this Monday, 12th February at 2.30pm in the Parish Centre. We hope to see as many members as possible present for our AGM.
New members always welcome.
PLAY IN FARRAN HALL
Date & Time:
Saturday next 17th February @ 8pm.
In association with Farran Hall, the Ahakeera Drama Group will perform the play “God Rest his Soul”.
Tickets at the door: €10.
BOOK CLUB
The February Meeting of the Ovens/Farran Book Club on this Monday, 12th February at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.
MASS OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS & EXPENSES
Sincere thanks to all parishioners for their generous donations, in the now various forms using Easypay Online, Direct Debits and, of course, Cash, Annual cheques & Envelope Systems, as well as envelopes returned from neighbouring Churches.
Thanks to all who contribute to the upkeep of the Parish.
OVENS/FARRAN PARISH EXPENSES 2023
Sacristy Expenses €11,455.06
Maintenance
Ovens Church €4,031.93
Farran Church €2,601.25
Ovens House €1,816.00
Farran House €1,763.08
Farran Hall 00
Grounds Maintenance €3,732.00
Diocesan Fund €8,382.00
Diocesan Benevolent Fund €6,201.00
Light & Heat €10.588.24
Phone/Stationery €3,063.02
Church Requisits €13,973.61
Books/Magazines €198.74
Professional Fees 00
Bank Charges €832.61
Personnel Dev. €1,470.55
Confirmation/1st Communion
Expenses €444.10
Subscriptions 00
Service Charges €423.64
Insurance €8,414.47
Security €838.30
Newsletter €1,011.26
Local Property Tax €1,160.00
Gifts & Donations €680.00
Live Streaming Licence €252.12
Equipment 00
Mission 00
Total Parish Expenses €83,332.98