First Sunday of Lent 2020
PARISH PHONE NOS.
Fr. Liam O h-Icí: House: 4871180
Emergency No.: 087 0956190
Monsignor Kevin O’Callaghan: 7336053
Parish Centre / Sacristy: 4289768
Ring for bookings : Baptisms & Marriages etc.
WEEKEND MASSES
OVENS:
Vigil: 7.30pm. Sunday: 11.30am.
FARRAN:
Vigil: 6pm. Sunday: 9.30am.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Ovens: 9.30am: Mon Weds & Fri. (First Friday)
Confessions before 9.30am Mass.
Farran: 9.30am: Tues & Thurs.
FIRST CONFESSION 2020
The First Holy Communion children of Scoil na nUamhanna, Ovens will receive the Sacrament of First Confession on this Thursday, 5th March in Ovens Church.
Please remember them in your prayers.
CONFIRMATION 2020
The Confirmation young people of Scoil na nUamhanna Ovens will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, 12th March at 10.30am in the Church of St. John the Baptist Ovens.
Please remember them in your prayers.
There will be a short preparation meeting for parents on this Wednesday, 4th March with our Parish Catechists. It will take place in the parish centre at 7.30pm and will be for just one hour.
Ministers of the Word & Eucharist
Our Ministers of the Word & Eucharist provide a very important service in our Parish. We are very grateful for their Ministry and we thank them sincerely.
Ministers of The Word & Eucharist will be recommissioned at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday night, 9th April at both Ovens & Farran Churches.
We would also like to commission new Ministers this year. Anyone who would like to serve as a Minister of the Word or Eucharist is asked to please contact Fr. Liam by Sunday, 15th March.
RECENT DEATH
Rita Conway, Knockanemore.
May she Rest in Peace.
A THOUGHT FOR THIS LENT & AFTER
Fast from criticism
Feast on praise.
PRAYER FOR ASH WEDNESDAY
“Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God” Joel 2:13.
Merciful God, through your prophet, Joel, you reminded us of the true meaning of penitence.
As the holy season of lent begins, turn my heart towards you.
Let the mark of ashes remind me throughout the season of this call to conversion.
May my repentance be truthful and sincere.
May my prayer be open to your guidance and grace.
May my almsgiving be generous and without strings or restrictions.
In the name of your Son, our lord Jesus Christ, I pray.
Amen.
TALK IN BALLINORA CHURCH
Former Manchester United footballer, Fr. Philip Mulryne, who is now a Catholic Priest, will be speaking about his journey from football to faith in Ballinora Church on Tuesday, 10th March at 8pm.
All welcome.
MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE
7 night Pilgrimage to Medjugorje, organised by Marian Pilgrimages, Timoleague.
27th May to 4th June.
Group Leader: Mr. Gerald Madden.
Spiritual Director: Fr. Patrick Hickey..
Fly from Cork to Mostar. Just 30 minutes drive to Medjugorje.
Cost: €675 (half Board) per person sharing.
Fr. Liam intends to travel with this group. Anyone who may be interested in joining the Pilgrimage, may contact Fr. Liam as soon as possible please.
MOUNT CARA (CARA HOUSE)
REDEMPTION ROAD, CORK.
Mount Cara is a twenty-five bedded facility located on the northside of Cork City adjacent to the North Monastery School & situated on the grounds of the “Old Bishops Palace”. Mount Cara offers respite, convalescence and continuing care.
To check for availability & for further information, contact Eilís Brennan (Person in charge) 4395737.
The Lenten Journey
Lent is a journey. Like going on any journey we need to pack in preparation for it, and so we prepare.
As we begin our Lenten journey we place a bible in the rucksack. The bible is our map showing us the way to live and love like Jesus. We pray that the gospel values will inspire and guide us.
We place in the rucksack our Lenten resolutions, promises we have made, promises we wish to keep, as a sign of our love and warm friendship for Jesus. We pray that we will keep our Lenten commitments.
As we embark on our Lenten journey we pack a change of clothes. Lent is a time of transformation when we cast off any sinful ways, and put on the attitude of goodness and love. We pray that we will change our ways so as to become more like Jesus.
(to be continued next week).
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TRÓCAIRE BOXES
Boxes available in the porches of both Ovens & Farran Churches.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR LENT
The Stations of the Cross will be held on alternate Saturday nights, after the Vigil Masses in Ovens and Farran Churches.
Commencing this Saturday night, in Ovens Church.
Farran Church on next Saturday night , 7th March after the 6pm Mass.
ÉIRE ÓG
Éire Óg GAA Club would like to hear from anyone in the parish who might be interested in working in Éire Óg as part of the Fás Scheme. 19 and a half hours a week. If interested, contact any club member or Mary Foley on 021 4873497.
DR. JOHN CROWLEY, CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Dr. John Crowley has changed his surgery address to Salutem Clinic, West Village, Ballincollig P31RP04 (next to White Horse Inn). 7355499. www.Your GP.ie.
Services remain unchanged, thank you.
GARMENT OF SUFFERING, HOPE & THANKSGIVING
As in previous years, everyone is welcome to be part of the Garment of Suffering, Hope & Thanksgiving. We pray for our own intentions or those of friends or family.
From next weekend until Holy Week a basket will be placed in front of the altar in both Ovens & Farran Churches. You are invited to bring your own piece of cloth, about 6 inches square & place it in the basket. Take a moment to hold your cloth while you pray for your own suffering or that of someone close to you. The prayer, of course, may also be one of hope or one of thanksgiving for favours received.
Spare pieces of material will be available in baskets in the main porches of both churches.
AF MOTORS
Opening in Aherla on this Mon, 2nd March.
New state of the art garage for all your auto needs. Mechanics have over 20 years Main Dealer experience in Mercedes Benz & Mazda.
Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm, Mon to Fri.
Call: 083 3468059 for bookings & quotations.
Find us on Facebook: AF Motors Aherla.
OVENS/FARRAN ACTIVE CIRCLE TEA DANCE
Our next Tea Dance will be on Sunday, 15th March in the Éire Óg Pavilion., 2.30pm to 5.30pm. A great afternoon of music & dance is assured, with the usual refreshments & raffle. All welcome.
UCC CANCER SOCIETY FUNDRAISER
The fundraiser is open to people of all ages in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.
Venue: Mardyke Arena, Western Road, Cork.
Dates & Times: this Friday, 6th March at 6pm until Saturday, 7th March at 12pm.
Teams of up to 10 people raise a minimum of €100. Lots of live music & entertainment, midnight soccer tournament, etc. Contact Shauna: 087 6172921 or email: relayforlife@uccsocieties.ie to register a team.
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