Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH PHONE NOS.
Fr. Liam O h-Icí: House: 4871180
Emergency No.: 087 0956190
Parish Centre / Sacristy: 4289768
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WEEKEND MASS 15TH/16TH JUNE
The Vigil Mass will be in Ovens Church on Saturday next 15th June at 7pm.
Farran: 9.30am.
Ovens: 11.30am.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Ovens:
9.30am: Friday. No Mass Monday & Wednesday.
Farran:
9.30am: Thursday. No Mass on Tuesday.
ANNIVERSARIES NEXT WEEKEND 15TH/16TH JUNE
Ovens:
7pm: Mary O’Sullivan, Ballincollig.
11.30am: Jean Kearney, Ballincollig (10th Anniversary).
Farran:
9.30am: Ruth Morton, Aglish (1st Anniversary).
Recently Deceased:
Pat Lucey, Classis.
May they Rest in Peace.
FEAST DAY OF THE SACRED HEART
Friday last, 7th June, was the Feast of the Sacred Heart. It is the day on which we honour the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The first liturgical Feast of the Sacred Heart was celebrated, with the approval of the Bishops, in 1670. The Feast is celebrated on the Friday within the Octave of Corpus Christi.
Since 2002, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is also a special day of prayer for Priests. The Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary immediately follows on Saturday.
“Sacred Heart of Jesus, we place all our trust in You. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, we implore that we may love thee daily more & more”.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK
Just for Today
This day will only come once. Challenge yourself by saying, “Just for today I will enjoy each moment to the fullest & try not to tackle all life’s problems at once. Just for today I will try to enjoy every one of God’s blessings”.
For Further Reflection:
Psalm 118:24.
ON WAKING
I give thanks for arriving safely in a new dawn,
For the gift of eyes to see the world,
The gift of mind to feel at home in my life.
The waves of possibility breaking on the shore of dawn, the harvest of the past that awaits my hunger, and all the furtherings this new day will bring.
John O’Donoghue.
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Tuesday: 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Thursday: 9.30am to 10.30am.
If you wish to make contact outside of the Office Hours, you may ring 021 4289768 and we will return your call as soon as possible.
FEAST OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
Thursday next, 13th June is the Feast Day of St. Anthony of Padua.
St. Anthony was born on the 15th August, 1195 & Baptised Fernando Martins de Bulhoes. He entered the Franciscan Order and on Ordination took the name of Anthony. He suffered from poor health and died on the 13th of June, 1231 at the of 35.
Many miracles are attributed to St. Anthony and he is the Patron Saint of the sick, sailors, fishermen, animals and especially of lost items. He is usually depicted holding the Infant Jesus, a lily and a book.
Lilies will be blessed at the 9.30am Mass in Farran Church on this Thursday, 13th June.
The lilies to be blessed may be handed in to either Ovens or Farran Church on Wednesday. You may wish to take a lily home to a neighbour or relative.
ICE CREAM SUNDAY
Fundraiser for Down Syndrome Ireland
The Parish Assembly will have Ice Cream Sales after all Masses this weekend, 8th/9th June.
Farran: After the 7pm Vigil Mass on Saturday & after the 9.30am Mass on Sunday.
Ovens: After the 11.30am Mass on Sunday.
Please support this very worthy cause.
BOOK CLUB
The June meeting of the Ovens/Farran book club on this Monday, 10th June at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.
This is our last meeting before the Summer break. Back again on the second Monday of September.
WEEKLY DEVOTIONS
Holy Hour: Each Tuesday evening in Ovens Church, 8pm to 9pm.
Holy Rosary: The Rosary is recited in Ovens Church each Friday morning at 9.10am, before the 9.30am Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration: On Friday morning after the 9.30am Mass in Ovens Church, 10am to 11am.
EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION
Sincere thanks to all who arranged and took part in last Sunday’s Eucharistic Procession after the 11.30am Mass in Ovens.
Thanks to the Parish Assembly members, Sacristan, Choir, First Holy Communion children, Parents and Teachers & all who took part.
It was a very successful and prayerful occasion.
REMINDER
EVENING OF THANKSGIVING & NOURISHMENT FOR DIOCESAN ALPHA GROUPS
The Office for Mission and Ministry is hosting a gathering for Diocesan Alpha Groups on this 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.
ÁR DTEANGA FHÉIN
Is Fuar an Rud é Clú Gan Chara
Fame without friendship is a cold place. We have read the novel or seen the movie about the person who “has it all” but at heart is lonely and isolated and yearns for a friend.
AN EXAM PRAYER
We continue to pray for those doing exams.
God stay close to me today, guide my study & light my way.
Ease my nerves & comfort me with peace & love so tenderly.
May I remember the things I need & understand all I study & read.
May I strive to give my best & do myself justice in each test.
May the topics I know & like appear on the exam paper.
And during the moments I may feel stressed I’ll try to remember the ways I’m blessed.
And if there are times that I feel at sea, help me to trust that you’re here with me. Amen.