24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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 23RD/24TH SEPTEMBER
The Vigil Mass will be in Farran Church on Saturday next 23rd September 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.
ANNIVERSARIES NEXT WEEKEND 23RD/24TH SEPTEMBER
Ovens:
11.30am: Seán O’Flynn, Kilcrea (10th Anniversary).
Farran:
7pm: Margaret Galvin, Farran.
9.30am: Ted & Cathy O’Leary, Knockanemore
& Tony O’Leary, Little Island.
May they Rest in Peace.
SECOND COLLECTION
The Annual Collection for the education of students for the Priesthood will be taken up at all Masses next weekend, 23rd/24th September.
This collection is the primary means whereby the Diocese funds the students in the Seminary.
Please give generously.
OVENS/FARRAN ACTIVE CIRCLE
Our meetings resume on this Monday, 18th September at 2.30pm in the Parish Centre.
We look forward to welcoming all members back after the Summer break and, of course, new members are always welcome to join.
REFLECTION
Mama, Put the Phone Away
I got a rude awakening when my son said to me today
With a look so earnest in his eyes
“Mama, put the phone away”.
I was rooted to that very spot, when yet again, he said
“Mama, put it down, right over there.
Come play with me instead”.
A sense of shame engulfed me.
And all at once I knew how right he really truly was
Despite his ripe old age of two.
What affirmations we may seek, behind these screens we all possess.
Can often be a source of pain,
Upset and much distress.
Maria Tempany.
MINISTERS OF WORD & EUCHARIST
Sincere thanks to our very dedicated Ministers of Word & Eucharist in both Ovens & Farran Churches.
We would like to invite additional new Ministers at this time. In Farran for both the 7pm & 9.30am Masses. In Ovens, Ministers of the Eucharist for both the 7pm & 11.30am Masses & Ministers of the Word for the 11.30am Mass.
Anyone who would like to serve as a Minister of the Word or Eucharist, please contact: Mary O’Callaghan re Ovens & in Farran Maria Harrington (Ministers of the Eucharist) and John O’Leary (Ministers of the Word) or Fr. Liam or the Parish Office for either Church.
Please do so by 1st October.
NEW MEMBERS
If you enjoy singing as part of a group, why not think about joining your parish choir? No one is turned away!
We meet on Thursdays, 8 to 9/9.30pm, from the end of September.
We sing every 2nd Sunday, extra liturgical events, 2 Christmas Masses & Easter Ceremonies.
People come & go, depending on other commitments, so don’t hesitate to come forward if you think you may be interested.
Contact Patricia on: 021 7331650 for more information.
PARISH ASSEMBLY
The September Meeting of the Ovens/Farran Parish Assembly on this Monday, 18th September at 8.30pm in the Parish Centre.
Please note change of time for this month only.
FUNDRAISER
Broomhill Vintage Club are hosting a Tractor Run tomorrow, Sunday 17th in Carrig Village.
Registration is from 10.30am with departure at 12noon.
All proceeds from this event will go to the Canovee Playground Project, so all support is greatly appreciated.
RECENT BAPTISMS
Jacob Richard Foley, Blackcross
Kevin Folke Mellgren, Sweden
Lucy Ellen O’Connor, Knockanemore
Welcome to the Parish Family.
The Baptism Preparation Meeting for the children being Baptised in October will be held on Saturday next, 23rd September at 11am in the Parish Centre.
CORK CO. PREMIER 2 FOOTBALL FINAL
Éire Óg V Bandon
Páirc Uí Rinn
This Monday 18th Sept. at 6.30pm.