28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH PHONE NOS.
Fr. John McCarthy: House: 4871180
Mobile: 087 0956190
Parish Centre / Sacristy: 4289768
Ring for bookings : Baptisms & Marriages etc.
Weekend Masses 19th/20th October
Vigil Mass will be in Ovens Church Saturday 19th of October at 7pm
Farran: 9.30am.
Ovens: 11.30am.
Weekday Masses
Ovens:
9.30am: Wednesday & Friday
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesdays and Thursdays
ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEKEND 12TH/13TH OCTOBER
Ovens:
11.30am:Nan Murphy, Ballygroman 14th anniversary.
Farran:
7pm: Margaret O’Sullivan: Currahally
9.30am: John Murphy
15th of October 9.30am in Farran:
Months mind Mass for Ted Lordan Knocknagoul.
May they rest in peace.
Second Collection
The next quarterly collection will take place on this weekend 12th /13th of October. The Diocesan quarterly collection for July amounted to €47,324.70
Your support for this weekends collection would be greatly appreciated.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
1st Anniversaries will take precedence for booking at weekend Masses. If however, there is a weekend without a first anniversary, then of course it can be booked.
HOLY HOUR
Holy Hour in Ovens Church each Tuesday, 8pm to 9pm.
St Bernadette’s Relics Pilgrimage to Cork and Ross
For the first time the relics of St Bernadette are visiting Ireland, and we will have the privilege of welcoming them to the Diocese of Cork and Ross at the end of this month. The Diocese have put a full programme together to try and recreate something of the experience that Lourdes offers here at home.
The Relics will be displayed in the Cathedral of St Mary and St. Anne (North Cathedral) on Wednesday October 30th from 4pm, and then on the following day, Thursday October 31st, they will travel to the Church of the Immaculate Conception Clonakilty for veneration starting at 2pm.
Full programme of events available on the Diocesan website:
www.corkandross.org.
TRAD NIGHT
This Wednesday 16th October, at Hickeys Bar, Aherla, starting at 9pm Sharp.
Music, Singing and Story Telling with Jim Murphy and friends.
All welcome.
BOOK CLUB
The Ovens/Farran Book club will meet on this Monday the 14th of October at 7.30 pm in the Parish centre.
IRISH CANCER SOCIETY
The Irish Cancer Society is seeking compassionate Volunteer drivers in our community. Your time can help to continue the vital service of providing transport for patients attending cancer treatment appointments.
If you a few hours to spare, a valid driving license, and a safe, reliable vehicle, you’re the perfect candidate to make a significant difference. Your generosity can ease the journey for many during a challenging time, offering comfort and support when it’s needed most.
For more information and to become a volunteer driver, please contact:
Monica at Volunteer@irishcancer.ie.
THANK YOU
Sincere thanks to all who helped make Friday night last so very special, when I was awarded the Benemerenti Medal for my services to Ovens Church. It was a great honour for me and my family. It was a wonderful celebration & thanks to Bishop Fintan for presenting the medal and to the Priests who concelebrated the Mass with him.
So many people went to a lot of trouble to make the occasion very special, the choir, the parish assembly & so many others. Thank you also to all the parishioners, Farran & Ovens, who were present to show their appreciation. I am truly grateful to you all.