Carraroe Church Newsletter

1. Readers
Mass Times
20th
Jan
7:30pm
21th
Jan
9:30am
11:30 am
27th
Jan
7:30pm
28th
Jan
9:30am
11:30 am
Eucharistic
Ministries
Martin F Scanlo&
Mary Rose Casey
Maureen Casey
Mary Davey &
Mary C Scanlon
Maureen Mc
Cabe & Maura
Mc Moreland
Mary Harkin
Sheila &
Christy Murphy
Readers
Fergal Kelly
Gemma Ryan
Carraroe N.S
Carraroe N.S
Tommy Mc Manus
Jean Jordan
Altar Society
21st
Angela
Loughlin
Evelyn Kilcullen
28th
Jan
Marion Barrett
Carmel Moran
Collectors
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
P Benson
J Kelly
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
P Benson
J Kelly
Rosary for the Month of January Frances Kelly
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
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7.30pm James & Mary Moran (Annis)
Sun 9.30am Fr. Michael Gethins (Anni)
Sun 11.30am Eileen Melly, Mary Elizabeth Kelly (Annis)
Mon No Morning Mass
Tue 10.00am Ted Nealon (Anni)
Wed No Morning Mass
Thur 10.00am Paul McManus (RIP)
Fri 10.00am Seamus Leonard (Mt Mind)
Sat 7.30pm Paddy & Peter Loftus (Annis)
Sun 9.30am Mary & James Hargadon (Annis)
Sun 11.30am Mary Scanlon (Mt Mind)
ST JOHNS CHURCH
CARRAROE
PARISH NEWSLETTER Sunday
21st
January 2018
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm
Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm Mass
Priest: Fr Jim Murray,
Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136
Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com
www.holywellsligo.com
Introducing Christian Meditation to Children and Young People
The day will be of particular interest to teachers and parents. It will take a practical,
hands–on approach and participants will leave with the knowledge of how to
introduce the practice to children in a straightforward and deeply meaningful way.
Led by Dr. Noel Keating, it will be held on Friday 23rd
February at Star of the Sea
Centre, Mullaghmore. To book: staroftheseacentre@gmail.com or 071-9176722. Cost
€20.00 per person (incl hot lunch)
North West Hospice
International Singing sensation The Willoughby Brothers will take to the stage at
Sligo Park Hotel on Friday 2nd of February all in aid of North West Hospice. Doors
will open at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm. All proceeds will go to North West
Hospice.
Poor Clare’s - Galway
Are hosting a Cloister day on Saturday, January 27th 10am -5pm. Young women
aged 21-40 are invited to find out about the Poor Clare way of life with a view to
Vocation Discernment. Contact Sr. Faustina at
poorclaresgalwayvocations@gmail.com
Bereaved

2. Your prayers are requested for Fr. Desmond O' Connor, Kiltegan Father,
who worked in Africa and the U.S. brother of Brendan O' Connor whose
funeral took place in Kiltegan on Saturday.
Also Norah Byrne, Doorly Park, Borrisokane, Tipperary, whose funeral took
place in St. Anne's on Wednesday. May they rest in peace.
St. Enda's National School
Open day for those starting in September 2018 will take place on
30th January beginning at 1.45pm.
Digital Skills -Sligo Leader Partnership Ltd
Digital Skills is a basic internet computer class run for people with no or a limited
knowledge of the internet. It is a 10 hour course which takes place over 5 two-hourly
sessions in centres across Sligo Town and county.
It is aimed at helping those people to develop their basic internet browsing skills
Pro-Life Mass
On Thursday 1st February 2018 (Feast Day of St. Brigid, Patron Saint of Babies)
there will be Mass celebrated for the protection of the 8th Amendment in St. John's
church, Carraroe, Sligo @ 7.00pm.
Please join us for this very special evening whilst invoking one of our great Irish
saints.
Parish Retirement
Our Sacristans Evelyn and Martin Scanlon and retiring after many years of faithful
service to our Parish Community. A Mass of thanksgiving for service in the Parish
followed by refreshments in the Community Centre will take place on 16th February
beginning at 7pm. Invitation envelope included with Newsletter and available at the
back and side door for catering purposes.
Mindfulness Meditation
The team in Galilee would like to invite you to experience mindfulness meditation on
Monday evening from 7:00 to 7:45PM. You will be guided in each session to
slowdown , let go and begin the process of stillness. All age groups are welcome.
First session for 2018 is on February 5th
.
Bringing the Scripture Alive - Galilee Community
We gather around the fire on Thursday evenings to increase our knowledge of the
Bible and to discover together how it can influence life today.
We will be starting back on the 1st
of February.
Mass Bookings
We are currently taking booking for Mass Intentions for 2018. Please note
that a limited number of weekend Masses are available, but Morning
Masses are usually free.
World Meeting of Families 2018
In just under 9 months’ time, Ireland will host the World Meeting of Families.
Register now to attend this historic event! Over 18s ticket is €68 for all five days
(22nd
– 26th
August) and all under 18 are free of charge. The WMOF2018 team are
also looking for Volunteers. You can book your tickets and/or register to be a
volunteer via their website www.worldmeeting2018.ie
Medjugorje Pilgrimage
28th June 2018, lead by Eamon Fitzpatrick. 7 nights half board only €699.00.
Contact Eamon at 071-9160015 or 086-2386616 for further information.
Reclaiming Tax on Your Donation - Form sent Out
Tax forms have been sent out in the post last week for all the parishioners
who are eligible. Please fill in the following:
Your PPS number (Please print clearly)
Sing the Form You can return the from via the Sunday Collection, to the
sacristy or Presbytery. So far 74 forms have been returned. If you receive a form,
please return it to us ASAP.
Tobernalt Holy Well
Throughout the year we are invited to the Holy Well to reflect and pray on
this sacred soil. The Stations of the Cross and the Mysteries of the Rosary
are on the grounds for prayer and reflection.
Church Bookstand
World Meeting of Families - Official Prayer and Icon
Africa - Hope in Sao Paulo/ Catholic Budapest and more
World Meeting of Families - Prayer Card with Icon
Lord, Hear my Prayer - Prayers for children
Revelator - New Edition for 2018 for Young People -Also
available at Back Door
Tobernalt Holy Well - Copies of the latest History book now available. Only €10
A variety of leaflets also available. Please pay for booklets at the Book Stand
Carraroe Text Alert:
Anyone interested in joining the system, including residents in the estates in the
area, can contact any committee member or e mail cadrasligo1@gmail.com for
an application form.