Third Sunday of Advent
Parish Phone Nos. (021) 4871180.
Emergency No: 087 0956190
Monsignor Kevin O’Callaghan: (021) 7336053
Parish Centre/Sacristy: (021) 4289768
Ring for bookings: Baptisms & Marriages etc
Weekend Masses
Ovens:
Vigil: 7.30pm.
Sunday: 11.30am.
Farran:
Vigil: 6pm
Sunday: 9.30am.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Ovens:
9.30am: Monday Wednesday & Friday
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday &Thursday.
Confessions:
Ovens: Saturday: 11am to 11.30am.
This Sunday 12th December: 5pm to 5.30pm. in Ovens.
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
Christmas Eve:
Ovens:
2pm, 6pm & 10pm.
Christmas Day:
8.30am & 11.30am
Farran:
Christmas Eve:
4pm. & 8pm.
Christmas Day:
9.30am.
ANNIVERSARIES FOR WEEKEND 18TH/19TH DEC.
Ovens: 7.30pm: Jackie Lucey, Classis
11.30am: Billy Pollock, Beverly 1st Anniversary.
Farran: 6pm: Mary & John McCarthy, Abbey Road.
9.30am: Kathleen McCarthy, Cul de Sac, Farran.
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Tuesday: 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Thursday: 9.30am to 10.30am.
Phone No. 021 4289768.
PRAYING THE PSALMS
Let this be written for ages to come that a people yet unborn may praise the Lord:
For the Lord leaned down from the sanctuary on high & looked down from Heaven to the Earth in order to hear the groans of the prisoners & free those condemned to die.
Psalm 102: 19 to 21.
A piece of bread, slice of fruit, cup of tea, became a sacred meal
When taken quietly, mindfully, in awareness alone with others.
A moment of togetherness, of sharing, of thanks, a celebration, a prayer of praise.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
The 3rd Sunday in Advent is called Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word meaning “Rejoice” which is taken from Philippians 4:4 to 5. the Entrance Antiphon of the day.
We light the pink candle on the Advent Wreath, called the “Joy” candle and the Priest wears Rose coloured vestments at Mass.
THE JESSE TREE
As we enter the third week of Advent we see God revealing himself to his Chosen People through their kings and prophets. Seven more symbols are hung from the Jesse Tree.
The Shepherd’s Crook: symbolises King David, a shepherd for the people. The Stone Altar: The Altar of the Lamb of God. The Empty Tent: symbolises the emptiness of life without God. Fire Tongs with hot coals: symbolises the Prophet Isaiah. Tears: symbolises life: Tears of Joy & Tears of Sadness.
The Stone Watchtower: Symbolises our need to be prepared & ready. The City Wall: symbolises the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem.
A CHRISTMAS THOUGHT
Mend a quarrel, Seek out a forgotten friend, Share some treasure, Give a soft answer, Encourage youth, Keep a promise, Find the time, Listen, apologise if you’re wrong, Be gentle, laugh a little, laugh a little more, Express your gratitude, Welcome a stranger, Gladden the heart of a child, Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of earth, Speak your love, speak it again, speak it still once again and let your heart be filled with Christmas Joy.
RECENT BAPTISMS
Liam Leo O’Sullivan, England
Cormac Jack Moran, Wexford
Kieran David Murphy, Roovesmore
Eoghan Patrick Dineen, Lisheen Woods
Charlie Theo O’Mahony, Ballincollig
Tadhg Fionn Spicer, Knockanemore
Welcome to the Parish Family.
ANAM CARA WEST CORK
Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on the 21st December at 7.20pm in the Munster Arms Hotel, Bandon.
This is a free event and open to all bereaved parents.
For more information, see anamcara.ie or call our Information line on: 085 2888 888
Lough Derg Online Shop offers unique Christmas Cards, featuring scenes of the Island from across the centuries and bespoke Gifts including a limited edition Lough Derg Christmas candle. Christmas Mass Bouquet Cards are also available. Fr. La, Prior, will offer a Triduum of Masses beginning on Christmas Eve for all those who are enrolled.
Visit www.loughderg.live/shop.
Telephone: 0(0353) 719861518.
Delivery nationwide and Click & Collect Service available.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION BOXES
Offertory collection boxes for 2022 are now available in the main porches of both churches for those who wish to use them. Donations are, of course, welcome in any form, parish envelopes, plain envelopes, in the donation box after Mass, Easy payments, Direct debits or whatever is convenient.
Sincere thanks to all who contribute towards the parish expenses in any way.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD (OVENS)
The new Rota for the Ministers of the Word may be collected in the sacristy.
OVENS/FARRAN PARISH ASSEMBLY TOY APPEAL FOR EDEL HOUSE
Sincere thanks to all those who responded so generously to our Christmas Toy Appeal for Edel House. An amazing amount of toys and pyjamas were handed in during the three days of the appeal. They will be gratefully received by the children at Christmas.
Again, thank you sincerely for your generosity.