1. ne The Sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM.
Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the housebound
know about this service in your area.
ROSARY for the Month of March…Jimmy Keegan
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
ALTARSOCIETY
Mary Duffy
Catherine Hanley
Majella Mc
Donnell
23 /March
Frances Kelly
Emile Feehily
15th March
16th March
17th
March
22nd
March
23rd
March
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
9:30am
11. 30am
7:30pm
9:30am
11:00m
Carraroe N.S.
Mary Gilligan
Paddy Loughlin
Carraroe N.S.
Mary Keegan
Jimmy Hughes
Carraroe N.S.
Lisa Jordan
Maura McMoreland & Mary
Harkin
Nuala Flannagan
Paula Rochford Nevin & Rose
Casey
Tom McGowan & Aine Moran
Teresa Kelly & Kitty Doyle
Gerry Price &Catherine Lynch
Brid Blake
Leo & Maura Marren
Collectors
P Gorman
E Moran
J Keegan
R Henry
B Murphy
J Keegan
R Henry
B Murphy
P Gorman
E Moran
J Keegan
R Henry
B Murphy
MASS TIME’S AND INTENTIONS
Sat 7:30pm Bridie Henry (Anni)
Sun 9:30am Paddy Ryan (Anni)
Sun 11:30am Thomas Keely (Anni)
St. Patrick’s Day
Mon 9:30am Michael & Nora Hedigan (Annis)
Mon 11:00am Val Mc Cormack (Anni)
Tue No Morning Mass
Wed 10:00am
Wed 7:00pm Reflections for Lent
Thur 10:00am
Fri 10:00am
Sat 7:30pm Alan, Michael, Mary & john Duffy (Annis)
Sun 9:30am Jim, Liam & Mary Ward (Annis)
Sun 11:30am Paddy Nicholson (Anni)
Church Bookstand
Is My Life Relevant? – Exploration of our life in the relation to faith
Ards Friary – Programme for the New Year
God’s Way of Salvation – The Bibles Response
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book – Easter Prayers and Reflections
Tobernalt Holy Well History Book – The story of the Holy Well
Money for books/ Cards etc should be left in the money box at the Bookstand. +
St Johns Church CarraroeSt Johns Church Carraroe
Parish NewsletterParish Newsletter
Sunday 16th March 2014Sunday 16th March 2014
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 8:00pm
Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
Please Note: As usual Mass on St. Patrick’s Day will take place at 9:30am and
11:00am. Please note the times, especially if you are helping out in the Parish.
A Time of Prayer for Lent
Trust – Surrender – Receive
A Time of reflection and prayer for Lent with Adoration next
Wednesday 19th
March beginning at 7:00pm. Take time away from a busy world and
life to spend some quiet reflective time in guided prayer and reflection on this evening.
Petition Box available at the Baptism Font. Please fill in your petition.
Eucharistic Ministers
Please keep Sunday 6th
April in your diary for a special afternoon of reflection in
Mullaghmore Retreat Centre beginning at 3:00pm and concluding with evening tea at
around 5:00pm. This day is a good time for all members of the team to meet each
other and spend some time in reflection. Please respond so we can assess the numbers
attending.
Cornageeha Community Games
The Art and Model making competition takes place on Saturday
22nd March 2014 in Carraroe N.S.from 10.00am to 3.00pm.

2. Presentation of prizes at 4.30pm.
Tax Reclaim Forms – Return Your Form
If you have received a form reclaiming tax on your generous contribution to the
Church, please return it to us THIS WEEK. If not, forms are still available at the
back and side door. Employed self-employed, unemployed or retired please return
your form so we can update our records. Thank you for your help and support.
Parish Baptisms
Congratulation to Bryan and Josephine Quinn, Upper Heatherview and
we welcome Mya Helena into the Christian Community.
Galilee Community – Some Programmes for Lent
Scripture Course – Tuesday March 18th,
25th
, and April 8th
, beginning at 8:00pm.
Theme: Wisdom and Psalms – Jesus prayer and Formation.
Lenten Retreat – Dr. Finola Cunnane SSL, from 10:30am -4:30pm. On Saturday 5th
April. Lunch of Soup and Sandwiches. Cost €20. Call 071-9664101 for information.
Who is St. Patrick?
People all over the world celebrate on the 17th day of March in honour of St. Patrick,
the patron saint of Ireland. Some cities have parades, most people wear green, and a
few families commemorate the day with traditional Irish fare for
their meal. However, not everyone may know who St. Patrick is.
Born in Britain during the 4th century, St. Patrick was kidnapped
and enslaved by Irish raiders when he was a teenager. Although he
was able to escape after six years and become a priest in Britain, he
later chose to return to Ireland as a missionary, in order to help
spread the teachings of Christianity to pagans. According to Irish
folklore, he also used a shamrock to explain the Christian concept of
Trinity to the Irish. In spite of continuous opposition from pagan leaders, he
continued to evangelize for thirty years while baptizing newly converted Christians
and establishing monasteries, churches, and schools. He died on March 17th and was
canonized by the local church.
St. Patrick's Day was first publicly celebrated in Boston in 1737 where a large
population of Irish immigrants resided. Nearly 200 years later, the first St. Patrick's
Day parade in the Irish Free State was held in Dublin in 1931. During the mid 90's,
the Irish government also began a campaign to promote tourism in Ireland on March
17th.
Catholics celebrate this day of religious observance by going to mass, St. Patrick's Day
slowly evolved to become a celebration of Irish heritage. Through the years, along
with legendary shamrocks, many symbols were included in festivities that are
reflective of Ireland's folklore, culture, and national identity (think leprechauns,
ethnic cuisine, and wearing green). Other places that join in on this celebration
include Japan, New Zealand, Argentina, and Canada, along with many cities across
the United States.
Kids Calligraphy Classes (6yrs up) Wednesday evenings. Starting soon
€6 per child.. Family of 2 €10
Carraroe Community centre
Please contact Fiona McGuinn 0879439808
Please call to confirm attendance
Blooming Ulysses'An entertaining and humorous one man show with Gerry Farrell
in Sligo Park Hotel on Thursday 3rd April at 8pm Proceeds in aid of St. Michael's
Family Life Centre 071-9170329. Tickets €10 available at the Centre.
La Verna Retreat Centre, The Friary, Rossnowlagh (+353 (0) 71 9852 572):
An Introduction to Centering Prayer Retreat Fri 28th - Sun 30th March
Parent & Toddler Group - Starting Thur 20th March 9.30-11.30am
Looking at the Issue of Suicide Tue 1st April 10.45am -4.30pm Fr James
Sweeney
Anne Cartons Creche, The Hawthorns, Carraroe, Sligo (behind Carraroe
Retail Park), in celebration of being 29 years in business (1985-2015), are hosting an
Open Day on Saturday, 22nd March from 1pm – 3pm. Come and help us celebrate!
Lots of fun and entertainment for the children. Parents will have the opportunity to
experience our creche and pre-school facilities. Staff will be on hand to talk to
parents about all the Creche’s Services. Refreshments will be served. For more
information, contact us on 071 9161745, visit our website www.annecarton.ie, or
check us on on our facebook page www.facebook.com/annecartoncreche
Tobernalt Holy Well
The Holy Well reminds us of the origin of our faith in Ireland. Here St. Patrick
explained the importance of the Trinity to a captive audience. Here he Baptised,
celebrated the Mass and reminded us that life has an eternal value. This week let us
walk in the footsteps of St. Patrick at Tobernalt.
Trocaire Appeal
Envelopes available at the back door if you would like to make a single donation
towards the ongoing work of Trocaire.
Vocations to Diocesan Priesthood
The Elphin Diocese is now accepting enquires from prospective men who may wish to
join Diocesan Priesthood in our Diocese. Further information from our Diocesan
Vocation Directors, Frs. Jim Murray at 071-9162136 or John Coughlan 087-7809139
Preparation for Garda Exam: Live Interview and Physical Competency Test
Training at the Athlone Institute of Technology on Saturday the 29th of March
in preparation for the next stage of An Garda Siochana entrance exams.

3. Go to www.getready.ie for full details on this one day intensive course.