1. Date Mass
Times Readers Eucharistic Collectors Rosary
Ministers
June 11 th 7:30 Carraroe Christy P Gorman Month of June
Parish
N.S. Murphy
Kathleen
E Moran
Jim Furey Newsletter
Mc Getrick
June 12 th 9:30 Tommy Mc
Manus
Maureen
Mc Cabe
J Keegan Altar Society Sunday 12th June 2011
11:30 Mary Mc Maura Mc R Henry
Goldrick Moreland B Murphy Marie O Connor Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Joanne Mary Duffy Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm
Mullane Margaret Feeney
Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
June 18 th 7:30 Paddy Mary P Gorman Phone: 071-9162136 Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com
Galvin Harkin E Moran Frances Kelly Mobile: 087-8198466 www.holywellsligo.com
Nuala Martina Pentecost Sunday
Flanagan Anderson
Emile Feehily
June 19 th 9:30 Carraroe Paula J Keegan Is one of the most ancient feasts of the Church, celebrated early enough to be mentioned in the
N.S. Rochford Acts of the Apostles (20:16) and St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians (16:8). It is the 50th
Nevin R Henry day after Easter (if we count both Easter and Pentecost), and it supplants the Jewish feast of
11:30 Jimmy Rose Casey B Murphy Pentecost, which took place 50 days after the Passover and which celebrated the sealing of the
Hughes Tommy Mc Old Covenant on Mount Sinai.
Gowan The Acts of the Apostles recounts the story of the original Pentecost as well (Acts 2). Jews from
all over were gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the Jewish feast. On that Sunday, ten days
Mass Times & Intentions after the Ascension of Our Lord, the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary were gathered in
the Upper Room, where they had seen Christ after His Resurrection:
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the
Sat 7:30 pm John & Josephine Curran whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of
(Anniv) fire, and it sat upon every one of them: And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they
began to speak with tongues, according as the Holy Spirit gave them to speak. [Acts 2:2-4]
Sun 9:30am Special Intention Christ had promised His Apostles that He would sent His Holy Spirit, and, on Pentecost, they
Sun 11:30am Annie Behan (Mt.Mind) were granted the gifts of the Spirit. The Apostles began to preach the Gospel in all of the
Mon 10:00 am No Morning Mass languages that the Jews who were gathered there spoke, and about 3,000 people were
Tue 10:00 am converted and baptized that day.
That is why Pentecost is often called "the birthday of the Church." On this day, with the
Wed 10;00 am descent of the Holy Spirit, Christ's mission is completed, and the New Covenant is inaugurated.
Thur 10:00 am It's interesting to note that St. Peter, the first pope, was already the leader and spokesman for
Fri 10:00 am the Apostles on Pentecost Sunday (see Acts 2:14ff).
Anniversies In years past, Pentecost was celebrated with greater solemnity than it is today. In fact, the
Sat 7:30 pm Aignuss Hogan/Ann Welsh entire period between Easter and Pentecost Sunday was known as Pentecost (and it still is
called Pentecost in the Eastern churches, both Catholic and Orthodox). During those 50 days,
Sun 9:30 am Patrick/&Leila Laskin both fasting and kneeling were strictly forbidden, because this period was supposed to give us a
&Family foretaste of the life of Heaven. In more recent times, parishes celebrated the approach of
11:30am Brendan & Plunkett Pentecost with the public recitation of the Novena to the Holy Spirit.
Gilmartin &Family Preparing for Examinations

2. . Church Bookstand Trocaire Boxes Galilee Community Our Church
Please return your Pentecost Retreat takes place on Sunday Please tidy up your Missalette after Mass
Africa-April 2011-Focus on Nigeria. 15th June beginning at 10:30am. Further and leave it at the end of the seat. Your
Far East- April 2011 Fire in my heart Trocaire donation to us
information from Galilee Community at help and support is appreciated.
Sunday Spirit -6CDs featuring various this week. Trocaire appreciates your 071-9664101. Cost €20 including tea/coffee
subjects-only €15.Tobernalt Holy Well contribution and the counters in our and light lunch. Celebrate Midsummer with the North
Prayer Book – A selection of prayers parish appreciate it if you would West Hospice
and reflections.Tobernalt History and consider using the enclosed envelope SLIGO BRANCH DIABETES
Heritage – Story of the Holy Well with the pack and return your kind FEDERATION Fun Walk in your local community to raise
Parish Calendar for 2011 – With contribution in notes. It saves time and funds for the North West Hospice on
a vast amount of energy on counting. ANNUAL CLIMB OF KNOCKNAREA 23rd June 2011 at 7:30pm. If you would
Prayers, reflections and photographs.
However SUNDAY 19th JUNE @ 2p.m. like to help organise this walk in the
Also: A number of books are available Meet at Mountain Car Park Carraroe area please contact Dympna at
from Anne, a Lay Apostle. We appreciate all contributions
071-9161238 or 087-1501444 for more
HOT DOGS AND DRINKS FOR ALL!!! information. Your help and support for
FUN DAY FOR ALL FAMILIES the Hospice would be appreciated.
Sunday Spirit A collection of 6CDs of Sligo Leader Partnership
over 70 minutes of interviews and The above organisation is sponsoring a Sligo Diabetes Education Course Prayer to the Holy Spirit for a Favour
reflections from the Ocean FM six-month scheme on starting your Have you had Type 2 diabetes for more
programme Sunday Spirit. Reflections own business. If you are long term un- than two years? Are you interested in O Holy Spirit, You are the Third Person of
by Michael Drumm, Dr. John Murray, employed, have a self-employment meeting other people with diabetes in a the Blessed Trinity. You are the Spirit of
David Quinn, Fr. Walter Macken, idea and eligible for FAS Community relaxed, informal setting to share your truth, love and holiness, proceeding from
experiences and learn from each other? the Father and the Son, and equal to Them
Senator Ronan Mullen, Michael Paul Employment they would like to hear The Diabetes Federation, working in in all things. I adore You and love You
Gallagher and many more on Faith, form you. Information and application association with local GP surgeries, is with all my heart. Teach me to know and
Religious Tolerance, The Mass, Belief form from 071-9120636 or can be running a CODE Diabetes Education to seek God, by whom and for whom I was
in God and Religious Practise. downloader from www.nextmove.ie Course in Sligo in June. It runs for 4 x created. Fill my heart with a holy fear and
Complete set now available at our 2hour sessions and is completely free to a great love for Him. Give me compunction
Bookstand for only €15. Ministries in our Church attend (numbers limited to 16). and patience, and do not let me fall into
If you are involved in a ministry in our If you are interested or to book a place sin.
contact Regina on 071-9146001 (Mon-Fri, Increase faith, hope, and charity in me and
Church, please regularly check your 9.30-1.30) or email wro@diabetes.ie by the bring forth in me all the virtues proper to
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list for the time that you are helping Monday 13th June. my state of life. Help me to grow in the
out. Thank you for your help and four cardinal virtues, Your seven gifts, and
If you have an unusual story or support. Sligo Social Services Your twelve fruits.
memory of photographs of the Holy Book sale on the 1st of each month from Make me a faithful follower of Jesus, an
Well, please contact the Presbytery Come, Holy Spirit, 9am – 11:30am in the Basement shop. obedient child of the Church, and a help to
during the week. Charles street. my neighbour. Give me the grace to keep
CAKE & PLANT SALE the commandments and to receive the
Tax Return for our Church Please help Fill the hearts of your faithful, and In aid of St. Michael’s Family Life Centre, sacraments worthily. Raise me to holiness
support our Parish by submitting a Kindle in them the fire of your love. Church Hill, Sligo on Friday 24th June at in the state of life to which You have called
reclaim of tax form. Information booklet Send forth you’re Spirit and they shall be 11am. Donations of Cakes/Plants can be me, and lead me through a happy death to
and Application form available at the back created, and you will renew the face of the left at the Centre. Tel: 071-9170329. Please everlasting life. Through Jesus Christ, our
and side of the Church. No private earth. come along and support us, tea/coffee Lord.
information is required and our Church Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit, you available. Grant me also, O Holy Spirit, Giver of all
will benefit from your generous response. . have taught the hearts of your faithful. Tobernalt Holy Well – New History Book good gifts, the special favour for which I
Please return your form by the end of In the same Spirit, help me to relish what Unusual photographs, Story or memory? ask [name the favour here], if it be for
April. So far 19 parishioners have returned is right and always rejoice in your If you have an unusual story or memory of Your honour and glory and for my well
the form. consolation. I ask this through Christ the photographs of the Holy Well, please being. Amen.
Lord. Amen. contact the Presbytery during the week.