Carraroe Church Sligo

1. Readers
Mass Times
24thNov
7:30pm
25th
Nov
9:30am
11:30am
1st
Dec
7:30pm
2nd
Dec
9:30am
11:30am
Eucharistic Ministries
Maureen Mc Cabe &
Maura Mc Moreland
Mary Harkin
Nuala Flanagan
Paula Rochford Nevin
Rose Casey &
Tom Mc Gowan
Teresa Kelly
Leo & Maura Marren
Readers
24th
Nov
Deirdre Kelly
25th Nov
John Hanbury
Carraroe N.S
1st
Dec
Carraroe N.S.
2nd Dec
Fergal Kelly
Katie Hargadon
Altar Society
25th
Nov
Mary
Murphy
Ann Cassidy
2nd
Dec
Mary Duffy
Teresa Kelly
Collectors
Nov
P Gorman
E Moran
J Keegan
R Henry
B Murphy
DEC
G Kelly
E O Loughlin
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
Rosary for the Month of November Eamonn Boylan
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. Reflective music player after the 9.30am Sunday Mass.
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7.30pm George & Margaret Kenna (Annis)
Sun 9.30am Walter Marren (Mt Mind)
Sun 11.30am John Scanlon (Anni)
Mon/Tue No Morning Mass
Wed 10.00am Claire Norman (RIP)
Thur 10.00am Michael McGowan (RIP)
Fri 10.00am John Finan and deceased of the Finan Family
Sat 7.30pm Jim Gilmartin & Nell Coyle (Annis)
Sun 9.30am Rosie Donagher (Anni)
Sun 11.30am James & Mary Murray (Anni)
Parking at our Church
Please use the designated car parks at our Church which includes around
the Community Centre. Plenty of parking is available in safe locations.
Please avoid parking on the main roads. It obstructs passing traffic.
ST JOHNS CHURCHCARRAROE
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Sunday 25th
November 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
Remembering our Deceased
Parish candle in loving memory
As we pray for and remember our deceased during November a special candle will be
available after all Masses. You can take one after Mass and light it at the grave of
your deceased or in your home and pray for their souls.Please remember to be
careful with a lit candle.
Parish Envelopes
The Parish Envelopes will be distributed this week. Thank you to Maura and Johnnie
McMorland who co-ordinate this project and to all our distributors in each area.
Please use your parish Envelope during the year. We produce over 1,200 envelops to
cover the Carraroe Parish and on average about 300 are returned per week. Now is
the time to make a commitment. Each box contains the yearly supply of envelopes
which includes special collections.
Parish Calendar
Due to printing difficulties the Parish Calendar for 2019 will not be distributed with
the envelopes. The calendar should now be available on the first weekend of Advent.
We will keep you informed of our progress.
St. Johns GAA
This Sunday 25th Nov is an important day to finish our year. Please support.
1. Club Mass at 11.30am in Carraroe with presentation of medals to u14 boys and
girls after in hall with Tea and coffee.
2.Underage and Senior AGM at 7pm in the SligoPark Hotel. Can a representative
from each family please attend. While Strong committees are in place for the year
ahead, we always need help.
Alive Magazine
Copies of the Alive Magazine are available at the back and side door of our Church.
This month it reflects on the question of transferring Catholic schools to the state,
Sports stars discuss their love for the Catholic faith and what couples need to ask
before marrying.

2. St. John's FC
(underage) Annual Christmas Turkey Trot 2018 Sunday 2nd December @ 2:30pm.
Starting and finishing at Doorly Park playground, Riverside, Sligo. Christmas raffle
and refreshments afterwards in The Blue Lagoon. Please support.
Camino de Santiago pilgrimage
Dates: 23rd – 30th June 2019,Age Group: 18 – 35, Cost €650. Package includes
flights, 7 nights’ B&B. Walking Details: A minimum of 100km walk is required to
obtain the “Compostela“, the official accreditation of the pilgrimage of St. James.
This year we will walk the Celtic Camino, which includes an Irish and Spanish
Component. For More Information: Please contact: Frank McGuinness, St. Mary’s,
Temple Street, Sligo, Tel: 087 9880690 Email: frank.mcguinness@elphindiocese.ie
Data Protection
Eucharistic Minsters...Readers....Collectors......Altar Society .....
If you are involved in any of our Parish Ministries and you have not yet signed a Data
Protection form, please call into the Sacristy after any Mass.
Vetting for Eucharistic Minsters
All our Parish Eucharistic Minsters have filled in the Vetting form and they have been
sent to the Vetting office in Galway. As part of the process you will receive an
invitation from this office by email to fill in a further form and complete the process.
Please watch your emails in the coming weeks.
Please Note -For Your Diary
Mass on Saturday evening, 8th December has been changed to 7pm to facilitate the
blessing of the Christmas tree at the Community Centre followed by tea/coffee in the
Community Centre, organised by CADRA. This is an opportunity for the community
of Carraroe to come together for a evening of prayer and socialisation in preparation
for Christmas.
Sligo Social Services
Sligo Social Services are holding an Up-cycle Fashion Show in the Clayton Hotel on
Thursday November 29th. The doors open at 6pm with crafts for sale and local
makeup artist giving a display. Show starts at 7pm – please come along and support
this excellent event. The tickets cost just €10 and are available by calling 0719145682
or in our Thrift Shop on Harmony Hill.
Parish Readers
The new listof readers is currently being distributed in our Parish. Please note your
time and thank you for your support.
Altar List for Our Deceased
This month of November is a sacred time to remember our deceased. The Altar
listof the dead allows us to recall our deceased by name and place their names on
the sacred Altar where they are remembered in the Eucharist. You still have time to
remember our deceased.
Community Centre
The Community Centre is now free on Thursday evening from 8pm onwards due to a
cancellation. Please contact the Parish Office is you are interesting in using the Hall.
Sean Nos Dancing
Classes by All -Ireland Champion Dancer Ryan Sheridan in Carraroe Community
Hall continue each Friday. All enquiries to 087-6106493 or email
musicman14303@gmail.com for more information.
Carraroe Parish Choirs
The Parish Choir continues rehearsal on Mondays at 8pm in the Church. If you can
sing and would like to be part of a community Choir, please come along. More men
are needed. Also, the Folk Choir meets on Sunday at 11.00am.
Sligo Meals on Wheels Service
Can be ordered from 1 to 7 days per week for people of any age who need a little
support.We rely on our volunteer drivers to deliver meals and let us know if someone
if not well.Volunteer Drivers to deliver Meals 1 ½ hours one day a week, please
contact Lorna in Sligo Social Services for information on above 071 91 45682
Tobernalt Holy Well
Please keep the grounds at the Holy Well clean and tidy for all visitors. Items such
as statues, religious signs or rosary beads etc should not be left at the Holy Well.
Flowers should be placed at the main Altar. Your support and help ensures that
the grounds are clean for everyone.
Church Bookstand
33 Days to Morning Glory - Prayers for November
Revelator Magazine - New Edition with interesting articles
Via Lucy - Stations of the Resurrection
Tobernalt Holy Well - Why not sent a copy to a friend !
Secrets of Mary - Our Lady
Lord, Hear our Prayer - Prayers for First Communion Children and more
Please pay for booklets at the Book Stand
Bereaved
We remember in our prayer Cormac Carty, Strandhill Road father of
Stephen Carty, Tonaphubble, Sligowhose funeral took place on Monday in
Ransboro. May he and all our deceased restin peace.
St Cecilia
Last we celebrated the feast of St. Cecilia, the patron of music and musicians. Some
members of our school sang and played at the Mass on Thursday to honour and
celebrate the Saint. Through the intercession of St. Cecilia let us give thanks for all
who help with our Choirs and music in our parish through the year.