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 2ND/3RD MARCH
The Vigil Mass will be in Ovens Church on Saturday next 2nd March at 7pm.
Ovens: Sunday: 11.30am.
Farran: 9.30am.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Ovens:
9.30am: Mon, Weds & Fri (1st Friday)
Confessions before 9.30am Mass.
Farran:
9.30am: Thursday. No Mass on Tuesday, Confirmation Ceremony in Ovens at 10.30am.
FIRST FRIDAY
On Friday next, 1st March, Holy Communion visits will be made to the sick & housebound at the usual times.
ANNIVERSARIES 2ND/3RD MARCH
Ovens:
7pm: Joe Brennan, Windsor, Ovens (1st Anniversary).
11.30am: Kathleen O’Keeffe, Kilcrea (1st Anniversary).
Farran:
9.30am: Denis Cronin, Dripsey (3rd Anniversary).
May they Rest in Peace.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR LENT
Ovens:
2nd March: After 7pm Vigil Mass.
Farran:
9th March: After 7pm Vigil Mass.
Confirmation 2024
On this Tuesday, 27th February at 10.30am, Fr. Tom Hayes, Vicar General for the Cork & Ross Diocese, will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the young people of Scoil na hUamhanna, Ovens.
We welcome him and we ask the Holy Spirit to guide the young people, both now and into the future.
FOR FRIENDSHIP
May you be blessed with good friends,
And learn to be a good friend to yourself,
Journeying to that place in your soul where there is love, warmth and feeling.
May this change you.
May it transfigure what is negative, distant or cold within your heart.
May you be brought in to real passion, kindness and belonging.
May you treasure your friends.
May you be good to them, be there for them and receiving all the challenges, truth and light you need.
May you never be isolated but know the embrace of your Anam Cara.
John O’Donoghue.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK
The Word of Life
The words in the Bible contain so much life and power. They’re stronger than any therapy. God can give you a word that goes back into your past and heal your yesterday, secure your today and anchor your tomorrow.
Start tapping into that power today.
For Further Reflection
Ephesians 3:20
OFFICE OF MISSION & MINISTRY
Second Newsletter available at each door.
It outlines the work of this Ministry in our Diocese. Please take one.
ÁR DTEANGA FHÉIN
Breathnaigh/Féach an Abhainn Sula dTéir ina Cuilithe
Look before you leap. Literally, examine the river (abha) before you enter it’s current (cuilithe). Test the waters before you embark on a venture.
RECENT BAPTISMS
Caelan Noah Ryan, Knocknagoul
Olan Jerry O’Brien, Lisheen Woods
Callaghan Patrick McCarthy, Lackenareague
Jack Michael MacCarthy, Friars Walk
We congratulate them and their parents and we welcome them to the Parish Family.
RECENT WEDDING
Jack Kelleher & Laura O’Sullivan, Knockane
Married in Ovens Church.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK
The Word of Life
The words in the Bible contain so much life and power. They’re stronger than any therapy. God can give you a word that goes back into your past and heal your yesterday, secure your today and anchor your tomorrow.
Start tapping into that power today.
For Further Reflection
Ephesians 3:20
SCOIL NAOMH MUIRE FARRAN
Now Enrolling for September 2024
Parent Open Day: Friday next, March 1st at 2.15pm.
All Welcome.
P31 E443
Tel: 021 7331623 or office@farranschool.com
Website: www.snmfearann.ie
ACTIVE CIRCLE MEETING
The Ovens/Farran Active Circle Meeting on this Monday, 26th February at 2.30pm. Eileen Lynch, Fine Gael will be with us for the meeting. We will start our meeting at 2.30pm sharp, as we have other matters to discuss before Ms. Lynch arrives at 3pm & Registration Fees will also be collected on Monday.
MATT TALBOT NOVENA
The Mass and Novena Prayers in honour of Matt Talbot continue each Monday at 7.30pm in the Way of the Cross Church, Togher and will continue each Monday in Lent.
In the Novena individuals and families who are suffering because of addiction will be prayed for & also those who are dealing with crosses or challenges of any kind.
The Novena can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/togher
MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE PILGRIMAGES APRIL TO OCTOBER 2024
7 Nights Apartment B&B from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request.
Contact us for details and book the dates that suit you.
Tel: 01 4434510 or website: www.med-irishcentre.com
Email: reservations@med-irishcentre.com
TRÓCAIRE BOXES
Trócaire Boxes available in the porches of both Farran & Ovens Churches.
CROÍ NA GAEILGE
Croí na Gaeilge is holding a Leaving Certificate Honours Oral Irish 1 Day Preparation Course (worth 40 per cent of total exam marks) open to current Leaving Cert/5th Year students on Sunday, 3rd March from 11am to 6pm, given by an experienced Oral Examiner/Teacher.
All topics covered, including sraith pictiúr, general conversation, poetry reading, Gaeltacht phrases and nathanna cainte.
Tel: 085 1213189 after 6pm only.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
If you need help you may contact the local conference at 087 0695560.
All matters dealt with confidentially.