Thirty Second Sunday of 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 18TH/19TH NOVEMBER
The Vigil Mass will be in Ovens Church on Saturday next 18th November at 7pm.
Farran: 9.30am.
Ovens: 11.30am.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Ovens:
9.30am: Mon, Weds & Friday.
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday & Thursday.
ANNIVERSARIES 18TH/19TH NOVEMBER
Ovens:
7pm: Ellen O’Callaghan, Aglish.
11.30am: Claire O’Sullivan, Ballygroman (8th Anniversary).
Farran:
9.30am: Yvonne O’Reilly, Aglish.
May they Rest in Peace.
SECOND COLLECTION
A Second Collection for Marriage Support will be taken up at all Masses this weekend.
STATION MASS
The Station Mass for Mylane will be at the home of Michael & Freda Healy on Friday next, 17th November at 7.30pm.
COME TO THE QUIET
An Afternoon of Prayer will be held on Sunday next, 19th Nov in St. Benedict’s Priory, Beechmount, Cobh. P24 C438.
Gathering for lunch at 12.45pm.
Concluding after Vespers at 5pm. Cost: €25.
Booking essential. 086 3642619.
Organised by the Cork Regional Pioneer Council.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
Seek Contentment
The Apostle Paul says “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content”. That’s something to strive for!
For Further Reflection
Philippians 4:11
Proverbs 15:16
MISSION APPEAL
On this coming weekend, 18th/19th November the Annual Mission Appeal will take place in our Parish, by the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Assumption.
The Little Sisters of the Assumption in Blackpool, Cork City have been working in our Diocese since 1899, 124 years.
They would greatly appreciate any support you can give to their missionary work among some of the poorest people of today’s world, particularly in Latin America and Africa.
PARISH ASSEMBLY
The formation training for the new Parish Assembly continues with the third and final session on Tuesday next, 14th November at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.
It is being facilitated by Ms. Lorraine Buckley and Ms. Eilís Casey of the Cork and Ross Mission and Ministry office.
We thank all who are taking part and please remember them in your prayer in this preparation.
TEA DANCE
The Ovens/Farran Active Circle Tea Dance takes place on Sunday next, 19th November in the Éire Óg Pavilion.
Time: 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
Music: By Kevin and John.
Cost: €10 including the raffle.
Light refreshments served.
Come and enjoy a lovely afternoon of music and dance.
ÉIRE ÓG CAMOGIE
AGM Meeting on this Tuesday, 14th November in Éire Óg Pavilion at 8pm.
A WORKSHOP FOR MINISTERS OF THE WORD
Called to proclaim your Word O Lord.
The Workshop for Ministers of the Word will be held in the Sacred Heart Church Hall, Western Road, Cork on Saturday, 25th November.
Time: 10am to 12.30pm.
This Workshop will focus on:
Celebrating the Sunday of the Word of God on 21st January.
The dignity & significance of the Ministry of the Word.
The structure of the Liturgy of the Word.
An introduction to the Gospel of Mark in preparation for the Year of Mark (Year B).
The workshop is free of charge, donations to help defray expenses would be appreciated. Booking is essential.
Email: corkscripturegroup@gmail.com.
Any Ministers of the Word, Farran & Ovens, who may be interested in attending this workshop, please contact either Ovens or Farran sacristy or the Parish Office as soon as possible.
ROTA FOR MINISTERS OF THE WORD (FARRAN)
The new rota for Farran Ministers of the Word may be collected in the sacristy of Farran Church.
CIORCAL CAINTE
Meeting on this Monday, 13th November at 8pm in the Éire Óg hall. Comhrá agus craic.
Fáilte roimh gach éinne.
BOOK CLUB
The November meeting of the Book Club on this Monday, 13th November at 7.30pm.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
As winter approaches, the local Conference of St. Vincent de Paul would like to hear from anyone who might need help with food, fuel, clothing, education costs or are just struggling to make ends meet in these difficult times. Or you may just be lonely and would like us to visit.
We can be contacted on our confidential tel. no. 087 0695560. Or ring our head office in Tuckey Street, 021 4270444.
Parishioners who may be aware of any such situation could also contact us and be assured that these matters will be followed up in total confidence.
SCRIPTURE CONFERENCE
Totus Tuus Scripture Conference 2023 is live on Radio Maria Ireland on Saturday next, 18th November from 2pm.
Speakers include: Fr. John Ryan, Fr. Luke Demasi, Fr. John Mceneamey & Frances Hogan (Scripture Scholar).
Radio Maria Ireland can be listened to by downloading the Radio Maria Ireland APP, Saorview Channel 210 or listen live at 01 4373277.
DEVOTIONS FOR THE HOLY SOULS
Thursday next, 16th November, 3pm to 9pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Rochestown Road, Cork.
Mass at 3.15pm & 8.30pm. Adoration, Confession, Rosaries & Prayers for the Holy Souls.
Tea/Coffee break at 6pm. All welcome.
SCIATH NA SCOL
Congratulations to both boy’s and girl’s football teams of Scoil Mhuire Farran on their great performances in their finals on Thursday last. The boys won their match after extra time & the girls lost in a very close game. Well done to all involved.
Every good luck to the Scoil na hUamhanna Ovens boy’s team in their final on this Weds, 15th November at 11am.
Recent Death
Agnes Quill, late of Rusheen & Templeogue, Dublin. May she Rest in Peace.