The Baptism of the Lord
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
Saturdays in Ovens, 11am to 11.30am.
OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK
Tuesday: 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
No Office Hours on Thursday.
If you need to contact the office for any reason, you may ring 021 4289768 and we will return your call as soon as possible.
A very Happy, Peaceful, Healthy & Safe New Year to all Parishioners.
From Fr. Liam, Monsignor Kevin & the Parish Assembly.
PRAYING THE PSALMS
Psalm 80
God of hosts, bring us back.
Let Your face shine on us and we shall be saved.
A PRAYER TOO FOR THE NEW YEAR
Time to sift the gold from the dross.
Separate what we need and what we want.
Letting go before we move into the light.
FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF JESUS
This Sunday is the Feast Day of the Baptism of Jesus. Jesus was Baptised by John the Baptist who prepared the way for Him. The people were searching and John pointed them in the way of Jesus. A question for us all. In our life’s journey who have been the people who pointed us in the right direction?
We remember those who were with us on the day of our Baptisms, Parents, Sponsors, Priest, Family Members. Holy Saturday night at the renewal of our Baptismal Promises is a similar time.
In 2021 there were 90 children Baptised in our Parish. These were faith filled occasions for each family, even if Covid 19 provided its own challenges. But thank God we were able to do so safely with the co-operation of all.
Unfortunately, once again this year we will not be able to have our Annual Service of Prayer & Thanksgiving for all the children Baptised in 2021. But still we remember this Sunday each of those families that the Baptism of their child has been a grace filled moment for them.
We look forward to the time when we will be able to have our Saturday morning Preparation Meetings in the Parish Centre, where the Baptismal Preparation Team meets with the families to make arrangements for the baptism of their children.
Baptismal PreparationTeam:
Mary O’Callaghan, Dan Healy, Margo Murphy & Cáit & Geraldine McCarthy.
RECENT BAPTISMS
Séimí Daithí Curtin, Lisheen Fields
Seán Patrick Kearney, Carrigadrohid
Theodore Eugene, O’Flynn, Ballincollig
Hannah Mai O’Riordan, Classis Lake
Ella Sadhbh Keane, Grange Manor
We congratulate them and their parents and we welcome them to the Parish Family.
OVENS/FARRAN PARISH CALENDARS
Calendars still available at the doors of both Ovens & Farran Churches.
SUNDAY MISSALS 2022
Ministers of the Word may collect their Missal in the Sacristy of both Churches.
Holy Hour & Eucharistic Adoration
Holy Hour in Ovens Church each Tuesday, 8pm to 9pm.
Eucharistic Adoration each Friday, 10am to 11am.
RECENT MARRIAGE
Éadaoin Ní Bhuachalla, Farran
&
Éamon McQuillan, Leixlip, Co. Kildare
Married in Farran Church.
Congratulations.
RECENT DEATH: Tony Nagle, Ballygroman. May he Rest in Peace.
ÁR DTEANGA FÉIN
IS GAIRE CABHAIR DÉ NÁ AN DORAS
God’s help is nearer than the door. It is here, imminent—but, of course, you have to ask for it. God, in the person of Jesus, said to us “Ask and you shall receive”.
BAIN TRIAIL AS:
An bhfuil cabhair uait? Do you need help?
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.
Sincere thanks to all who contribute towards the parish expenses in any way.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St. Mary’s Conference of St. Vincent de Paul, Ovens/Kilmurry, wish to thank the Éire Óg Puc Fada Committee again this year for donating the proceeds of the recent event to us which amounted to €1,631. Further to discussion with the kind donors, it was agreed that, this year, the money would be shared with Cuan Mhuire, Farnanes who have been unable to fundraise these past two years.
Many thanks again for this welcome donation and we wish Éire Óg every good wish for the year ahead and success in all your activities.