Feast of Christ the King
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 2ND/3RD DECEMBER
The Vigil Mass will be in Ovens Church on Saturday next 2nd December at 7pm.
Farran: 9.30am.
Ovens: 11.30am.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Ovens:
9.30am: Mon, Weds & Fri (1st Friday).
Confessions before 9.30am Mass.
Farran:
9.30am: Tuesday & Thursday.
ANNIVERSARIES 2ND/3RD DECEMBER
Ovens:
7pm: Eugene & Nora O’Connor, Ballygroman. Pray also for
Eileen O’Connor.
11.30am: Nuala Mulcare, Beverly (1st Anniversary).
Farran:
9.30am: Teresa Crowley, Aglish (1st Anniversary).
May they Rest in Peace.
FIRST FRIDAY
Holy Communion will be brought to the Sick and Housebound at the usual times on next Friday, 1st December.
“DO THIS IN MEMORY”
There will be a meeting of the First Holy Communion Parents of Scoil na hUamhanna, Ovens on this Wednesday, 29th November at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, with regard to the “Do This in Memory” Masses of Preparation.
It will be for just one hour.
FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING
This Sunday, 26th November is the Feast of Christ the King. It is a Feast which emphasises the true Kingship of Christ and was instituted by Pope Pius X1 in his encyclical “Quas Primas”. The Feast of Christ the King is celebrated on the last Sunday in Ordinary Time and leads into Advent, when the Church anticipates Christ’s second coming.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in Ovens Church from 1pm.
The Rosary will be recited every hour on the hour.
Evening Prayer at 5.45pm.
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 6pm.
PARISH ASSEMBLY 2023
The formation of our new Parish Assembly concluded at last Monday’s meeting.
Sincere thanks to all who took part in this formation which was facilitated by Ms. Lorraine Buckley of the Diocesan Mission and Ministry office.
Thanks in a special way to the members who served in our outgoing Assembly for their generosity of time and commitment during the past term & through Covid as well.
We ask God’s blessing on our new assembly and thank them for taking up this new challenge.
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.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK
Let God Reshape You
God doesn’t waste anything. He uses all our experiences, the good, the bad and the ugly, to prepare us.
For Further Reflection:
Philippians 3:31
WEEKEND MASSES IN OUR FAMILY OF PARISHES
Wallet size cards, detailing weekend Mass times in our Family of Parishes, are available at the doors of both Churches. Please take one.
Thanks to the Parish Assembly for providing these cards.
MISSION APPEAL THANK YOU
Sr. Bríd of The Little Sisters of the Assumption, Blackpool, Cork would like to express her sincere gratitude to the Parishioners of Ovens/Farran for their very generous donations to her Mission Appeal last weekend.
A total of €2,450 was raised.
OVENS/FARRAN PARISH ASSEMBLY
Annual Toy Collection in Aid of Edel House, next weekend, 2nd/3rd December
New Toys are very much appreciated, as are new pyjamas for children or ladies.
Toys etc can be left in the Parish Centre on Friday next, 1st December from 1.30pm to 3pm, or after the 7pm & 11.30am Ovens Masses on Saturday/Sunday 2nd/3rd December.
The toy collection will also take place in Farran next weekend at the 9.30am Mass. Toys may be left at the Church before or after the Mass.
Your support would be greatly appreciated.
THE FRIENDS OF MARYMOUNT
A Christmas Floral Extravaganza & Christmas Fair with Malcolm Kitt
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel.
Date: Tuesday 5th December.
Doors open at 6pm. Demonstration at 7.30pm.
Refreshments served.
Cost: €25.
Contact Marymount Office: 021 4869100 or Anne O’Mahony: 087 6197968.
TOTUS TUUS MAGAZINE
The Totus Tuus Magazine is a Catholic magazine full of articles from Irish Priests and Laity, which aims to highlight the beauty and joy of our faith. It is going into it’s 7th year and is run by donations. If you haven’t come across Totus Tuus Magazine and would like a free copy, please contact Fiona Kiely on 086 8760058
ÁR DTEANGA FHÉIN
I Bhfad Uainn An t-Olc
May evil be far from us. A wish expressed on hearing bad news. A similar expression would be, Dia idir sinn agus an t-olc (God between us and all harm).
BAIN TRIAIL AS:
Tá an aimsir ag dul in olcas.
The weather is getting worse.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Éire Óg Hurling and Football Club AGM will take place on Wednesday 6th December in the Éire Óg Pavilion.
All Welcome.
CAMOGIE
Minor Premier Camogie Semi-Final
Éire Óg V Clonakilty.
Venue, Date & Time: At Éire Óg this Sunday, 26th November, at 2.30pm.