Easter Sunday
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Fr. Liam O h-Icí: House: 4871180
Emergency No.: 087 0956190
Parish Centre / Sacristy: 4289768
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WEEKEND MASSES 15TH/16TH APRIL
The Vigil Mass will be in Ovens Church on Saturday next 15th April at 7pm.
Farran: 9.30am.
Ovens: 11.30am.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Ovens:
9.30am: Mon Weds & Friday.
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday. No Mass on Thursday.
EASTER CELEBRATIONS
Remember, the heart of Easter is the Resurrection of Jesus.
Make sure that the most profound event in Christian history, the axis upon which all history turns, is not relegated to a backseat, behind chocolate bunnies, decorated baskets and egg hunts. Put your focus on the real meaning of Easter.
A Happy, Holy & Peaceful Easter to all Parishioners.
Fr. Liam, Monsignor Kevin & the Parish Assembly.
WE ARE ONE WITH THE RISEN CHRIST
Lord, we lift our hearts to you. As the dawn breaks, may we carry the unity we share into every moment knowing that we are one with the Risen Christ.
Lord, we lift our eyes to you. As the sun rises, may this moment stay with us, reminding us to look for the beautiful colours of promise in your word.
Lord, we lift our prayers to you. As the dew falls, may we breathe this morning in & know that like the earth you sustain us, keep us & work within us always. Amen
THE PASCHAL CANDLE
At Easter we light the Paschal Candle. It is a sign of life. We light it to show that Jesus is risen from the dead.
1. The flame on the Paschal Candle reminds us that Jesus, our friend, is alive and that His kindness & love have no end.
2. The cross on the Paschal Candle reminds us that Jesus died for us.
3. You will also see this big candle lighting at Masses during Easter.
4. Throughout the year, it is used when we celebrate the Sacraments e.g. Baptism.
The Paschal Candle is prepared & blessed during the Easter Vigil ceremony, on Holy Saturday night. While the Priest traces these letters and the numbers of the present year on the cross, he says the following prayer:
Christ yesterday and today, the beginning and the end. Alpha & Omega.
All time belongs to Him. And all the ages to Him be glory and power.
Through every age forever.
Amen
ÁR DTEANGA FÉIN AM NA CÁSCA
Dá Fhad An Lá, Tagann Oíche
However long the day, night comes, whether that day be marvellous or miserable. Everything passes. All will be well.
Easter Sunday follows Good Friday.
Beannachtaí na Cásca.
ANNIVERSARIES NEXT WEEKEND 15TH/16TH APRIL
Ovens:
7pm: Joy Lordan, Lisheens (8th Anniversary).
11.30am: Donie O’Brien, Ballygroman & Bandon.
Farran:
9.30am: James Mills, Roovesmore (1st Anniversary).
May they Rest in Peace.
Divine Mercy Sunday
Church of the Real Presence, Curraheen Road, Cork.
Sunday next, 16th April at 2pm.
The Divine Mercy Novena began on Good Friday & continues until Mercy Sunday, 16th April.
Programme for Sunday:
· Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
· Confession
· Rosary
· Stations of the Cross
· Talk
· Divine Mercy Chaplet
· 3.30pm: Holy Mass
Veneration of Image & 1st Class Relics of St. Faustina will be available after Holy Mass.
FARRAN HALL AGM
Farran Community Association AGM will take place on Thursday, 27th April at 8pm in Farran Hall.
They would like to extend an invitation to the community and to people who have family in the parish to attend.
Bingo
Bingo continues every Tuesday night in the Éire Óg Pavilion at 8pm.
€1,500 in prizes. Jackpot: €1,520.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday: 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Thursday: 9.30am to 10.30am. Phone: 4289768
RECENT BAPTISMS
Ryan Anthony Ahern, Currahaly
Sophie Joan Walsh, Ballincollig
We congratulate them and their Parents and we welcome them to the Parish Family.