Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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: Mon Weds & Friday.
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday. No Mass on Thursday.
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays in Ovens, 11am to 11.30am.
ANNIVERSARIES 26TH/27TH FEBRUARY
Ovens:
7.30pm: Peggy Murphy, Castleinch 3rd Anniversary.
11.30am: Eva Quane, Beverly 1st Anniversary.
Farran:
6pm: Callie McCarthy, Lackenareague (Month’s Mind)
9.30am: Hesty & Michael McNamara, Aglish.
May they Rest in Peace.
PARISH ASSEMBLY MEETING
The February Meeting of the Ovens/Farran Parish Assembly on this Monday, 21st February at 8pm in the Parish Centre.
THE HOPE OF SPRING
God, thank you for Spring and the hope of warmer, longer, brighter days.
Thank you for the coming of growth and life and birth.
Thank you that things are coming awake in the world.
We hope in you and in your promises.
We hope in your gift of Spring.
PRAYING THE PSALMS
PSALM NO. 16
Preserve me God, I take refuge in You.
I say to the Lord: “You are my God.
My happiness lies in you alone”.
Giving ourselves over to sleep, acknowledging our need for rest,
Accepting our mortality,
Letting go, trusting only in God.
LIKE A ROSE PLANTED
Over the entrance to the Rosary Basilica in Lourdes are inscribed the words “Like a Rose planted by the rivers of water, bear fruit”.
They form a fitting background for a reflection on the message of Lourdes. “Like a rose”, without movement a rose transmits its own fragrance. By it’s beauty of colour and richness of scent, it draws people in admiration.
When the Immaculate Virgin appeared, two roses in full bloom were at her feet. Mary is titled the “Mystical Rose”, the “Hidden Rose”, and by her very presence she transformed a fetid refuse dump with a fragrance that has, ever since, filled the grotto.
That fragrance drew and filled the heart of the little girl who knelt at her feet. It is said that the ‘the person who is loved generates love’. Bernadette was loved with the tender love of a mother. Just as the beauty of the Lady was reflected on her countenance, so her soul was enriched. She generated love. She grew in holiness like a rose in full bloom and the fragrance of her holiness has been transmitted to countless souls.
‘Planted by the rivers of water’. At the word of the virgin waters sprang up from the earth, at first a trickle, but growing into a mighty river, a great sacramental fountain.
‘Like a rose planted’ is more than a colourful phrase. It describes the reality of holiness, that has been the experience, like the beauty of a rose, that has entranced countless human hearts.
The desert shall rejoice and blossom.
(Is 35:1)
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for me.
ASH WEDNESDAY
This year Ash Wednesday is on 2nd March, the first day of Lent. Ash Wednesday is a time for us to focus on repentance and prayer and to get ready for the 40 days of Lent.
The ashes used on Ash Wednesday come from the burned palms left over from Palm Sunday.
Ashes will be blessed in Ovens Church during the 9.30am Mass on Ash Wednesday. People will then be invited to come to the altar and have the ashes placed on their foreheads, with the words “From dust you came, and to dust you shall return”. Ashes will also be available after Mass to take home for family members.
CORK SCRIPTURE GROUP
Spring Study Module 2022
Beyond Paul:
Exploring the New Testament Letters of John, 1 Peter & James.
Venue: Scala Centre, Blackrock.
Time & Dates: 7.30pm to 9.30pm on the 7th/14th/21st/28th March 2022.
Presenters: Fr. John Newman, Fr. Seán O’Sullivan & Sr. Sheila Curran.
Cost: €50, which will cover the 4 Monday nights & the Spring Workshop.
SPRING WORKSHOP
Venue: Scala Centre, Blackrock
Time & Date: 10am to 1pm on Saturday, 26th March.
Theme: Faith & Action: Exploring the letter of St. James.
Booking essential. (Face masks must be worn for gatherings).
To book: corkscripturegroup@gmail.com
MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE
7 night Pilgrimage to Medjugorje.
Departure on 25th May to Mostar Airport.
30 minute bus drive to Medjugorje.
Group Leader: Gerald Madden, Timoleague.
Spiritual Director: Fr. Paddy Hickey.
Fr. Liam also intends to travel.
Cost: €775 per person sharing. Half Board.
For further information ring Gerald on: 086 3666514.
RECENT BAPTISMS
Fiadh Hope Edwards, Greenfields
Élodie Rose McCarthy, Clashanafrin
Welcome to the Parish Family.
ÉIRE ÓG GAA CLUB
Victory Dance, Double County Champions
Saturday, 5th March.
Venue: Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig.
Tickets go on sale this Sunday, 20th February from 7 to 8pm at the club bar.
€45 per person. Tables of 10.
OVENS BINGO
Every Tuesday night at 8pm in the Éire Óg Pavilion.
€1,500 in Prizes.
ÁR DTEANGA FÉIN
Ní Bhíonn in Aon Rud ach Seal
Everything passes. Literally, nothing lasts but for a while (seal). A nine-day wonder, or less!
BAIN TRIAIL AS:
Chaith mé seal dem’ shaol thar lear.
I spent a part of my life abroad.