Feast of Corpus Christi
PARISH PHONE NOS.
Fr. Liam O h-Icí: House: 4871180
Emergency No.: 087 0956190
Parish Centre / Sacristy: 4289768
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WEEKEND MASS 8TH/9TH JUNE
The Vigil Mass will be in Farran Church on Saturday next 8th June at 7pm.
Farran: 9.30am.
Ovens: 11.30am.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Ovens:
9.30am: Mon Weds & Fri (First Friday).
Confessions before 9.30am Mass.
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday & Thursday.
Usual 1st Friday visits to the sick & house bound on this Friday, 7th June.
ANNIVERSARIES NEXT WEEKEND 8TH/9TH JUNE
Ovens:
11.30am: Frank Brennan, Grange (11th Anniversary) & his son Joe.
Farran:
7pm: Joe O’Donovan, Farran Cross.
9.30am: Evelyn & Dan Joe Gleeson, Ballineadig.
May they Rest in Peace.
CEMETERY MASS
The Annual Cemetery Mass in Kilcrea Friary will be celebrated on this Friday, 7th June, at 7.30pm.
You may bring a stool or chair.
WEEKLY HOLY HOUR
We won’t have a Holy Hour on this Tuesday, 4th June.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK
Gratitude
Having a spirit of Gratitude is like a tonic: it smoothes the ruffled brow and places a smile upon the countenance.
For further Reflection:
1 Samuel 12
Psalm 126:3
A STUDENT’S PRAYER BEFORE EXAMS
Loving God, be with me now as I prepare for my exams.
Thank you for the many talents & gifts you have given me and for the opportunity of education.
Calm my nerves & anxiety.
Help me to remember all that I have studied, to express it clearly & to answer the questions to the very best that I can.
Holy Spirit, sit with me in in my exam & always. Amen.
May we wish all students who commence their exams on Wednesday every success.
Eucharistic Procession
This Sunday, 2nd June is the Feast of Corpus Christi, when we celebrate Jesus’ Real Presence with us in the Eucharist, in the Mass & in Holy Communion.
Eucharistic Procession and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 11.30am Mass in Ovens Church.
We invite the First Holy Communion children to lead the procession down the Church, followed by the Choir, the congregation, altar servers & the Blessed Sacrament carried by Fr. Liam.
The procession will take the usual route & on returning to the church there will be Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Stewarding will be in place.
EVENING OF THANKSGIVING & NOURISHMENT FOR DIOCESAN ALPHA GROUPS
The Office for Mission and Ministry is hosting a gathering for Diocesan Alpha Groups on Thursday, 13th June from 7.15pm to 9pm in the Visitor’s Centre of the Cathedral of St. Mary & St. Anne.
This invitation is extended to those who run Alpha, those who have attended Alpha & those who are considering running Alpha in the next year. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP by contacting the Office for Mission & Ministry 021 7355517
or through the online Contact Form: corkandross.org/office-for-mission-and-ministry.
RECENT BAPTISMS
Jonathan Isaac Correa, Grange
Billy Joseph Brennan, Blackrock
Jack Thomas Jacob, Lisheen Woods
Welcome to the Parish Family.
CONNECT SUMMER BBQ
There will be a special CONNECT Summer BBQ for young adults aged 18 – 35 years on this Thursday June 6th at 7pm in Mardyke House (T12 W8RP).
It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other young people from across the Diocese of Cork and Ross. The evening will include food, fellowship, music and much more. There is a nominal fee of €8.
To register simply go to eventbrite.ie and search for “CONNECT BBQ”.
Please do spread the word.
Come yourself and invite a friend.
ÁR DTEANGA FHÉIN
Is Maith an Ní an Óige, Ach ní Thagann sí faoi Dhó
Youth is wonderful, but it doesn’t come twice. So, make the most of it.
Don’t let it be said that “Youth is wasted on the young”.
SCIATH NA SCOL
Congratulations to Scoil Mhuire Farran on winning their finals in both Camogie and Hurling in Páirc Uí Rinn last Wednesday. Well done on achieving the double.