Second Sunday of Easter
PARISH PHONE NOS.
Fr. Liam O h-Icí: House: 4871180
Emergency No.: 087 0956190
Parish Centre / Sacristy: 4289768
Ring for bookings : Baptisms & Marriages etc.
WEEKEND MASSES 22ND/23RD APRIL
The Vigil Mass will be in Farran Church on Saturday next 22nd April at 7pm.
Farran: 9.30am.
Ovens: 11.30am.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Ovens:
9.30am: Mon Weds & Friday.
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday & Thursday.
Divine Mercy Sunday
Church of the Real Presence, Curraheen Road, Cork.
This Sunday, 16th April, the 2nd Sunday of Easter we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday.
Programme for Sunday:
1. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
2. Confession
3. Rosary
4. Stations of the Cross
5. Talk
6. Divine Mercy Chaplet
7. 3.30pm: Holy Mass
Veneration of Image & 1st Class Relics of St. Faustina will be available after Holy Mass.
ANNIVERSARIES NEXT WEEKEND 22ND/23RD APRIL
Farran:
7pm: Dermot McNamara, Aglish and Ballincollig
9.30am: John & Mary Murphy, Roovesbeg
Ovens:
11.30am: Kathleen Crean, Knockanemore (1st Anniversary)
May they Rest in Peace.
AN EASTER PRAYER
Lord, help us to rediscover what it means to be an Easter People.
May we be messengers of hope & welcome all that is good.
Deliver us from fear, to speak your words of peace as we live your Risen Life.
Amen.
HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES
Thanks to all who arranged, took part & attended the Holy Week Ceremonies in our parish. They were very well prepared and attended, which involved much work & thought & also in the preparation of our Churches & so beautifully done.
Similarly thanks to all who arranged & attended the Dawn Mass at Kilcrea Abbey. On a fine morning & in the words of St. John’s Gospel it was “very early on the first day of the week and still dark”. It had the largest attendance yet.
SECOND COLLECTION
Special Quarterly collection for Diocesan Needs will be taken up at all Masses next weekend, 22nd/23rd April.
This quarterly collection allows the Diocese to provide ongoing supports to parishes in many areas. It contributes to the day to day running cost of the Diocese including the cost of personnel, utilities, such as light, heat, maintenance, insurance etc. Also professional fees, safeguarding, data protection & mission & ministry.
The January Quarterly Collection amounted to €44,292, which is much appreciated.
CONFIRMATION 2023
On Tuesday week, 25th April, Bishop Fintan Gavin will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the Confirmation young people of Scoil Mhuire, Farran.
It will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Farran at 10.30am.
Please keep them & their parents, teachers and families in your prayer.
This will be Bishop Fintan’s first official visit to our Parish. Fáilte.
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.
Faith & Freedom
Alpha continues in the “Annex” of Ballincollig Community Hall at 7.30pm, this Thursday 13th April.
Next Session “Why & How Do I pray”
Contact: 086 8200933, 087 2185282 or 085 1555000.
OVENS/FARRAN ACTIVE CIRCLE
Meeting this Monday, 17th April at 2.30pm in the Parish Centre. New members welcome.
TRÓCAIRE
Trócaire boxes to be returned please, at your earliest convenience.
ÁR DTEANGA FHÉIN
Is Fearr Éan ar Láimh Ná Dhá Éan Ar An gCraobh.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Appreciate what you have above what you hope for.
CIORCAL CAINTE
Monthly meeting on this Monday, 17th April at 8pm in the Éire Óg hall.
Caint, Comhrá agus Craic. Fáilte.
Bingo
Bingo continues every Tuesday night in the Éire Óg Pavilion at 8pm.
€1,500 in prizes. Jackpot: €1,520.