Carraroe Church Sligo Weekly News Bulletin

1. 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 December
Martin Scanlon
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
ALTAR
SOCIETY
14th Dec
Angela
Loughlin,
Evelyn Kilcullen
21st Dec
Carmel Moran
Marion Barrett
13th Dec
14th Dec
20th Dec
21st Dec
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
Geraldine Lynch
Carraroe N.S
Carol Kearney
Maura
McMoreland
Imelda Henry
Carraroe N.S.
Mary Harkin &
Nuala Flanagan
Paula Rochford Nevin
Rose Casey &
Tom McGowan
Aine Moran &
Teresa Kelly
Kitty Doyle
Catherine Lynch &
Gerry Price
Collectors
Gregory Kelly
T O Callaghan
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
Gregory Kelly
T O Callaghan
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7:30pm Martin Davey (Anni)
Sun 9:30am
Sun 11:30am Fred Kelly (Anni)
Mon/ Wed No Morning Mass
Tue 7:00pm Adoration with Prayers
Wed 7:00pm St. Edna’s School Christmas Carols in the Cathedral
Thurs. 10:00am Michael Kiernan (Anni)
Fri 10:00am Martin Burke (RIP)
Sat 7:30pm Jimmy & Lily Mulligan, Teresa Tully (Annis)
Sun 9:30am Michael & Paddy Scanlon (Annis)
Sun 11:30am Ned Crystal (Anni)
Altar Society…
Preparation for Christmas will take place on Saturday next 20th Dec at
10:30 am
St Johns Church Carraroe
Parish Newsletter
Sunday 14 th December 2014
Third Sunday of Advent
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm
Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466Websites:
www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
Tobernalt Holy Well - Christmas Cards
Two kinds of Christmas Cards are now available based on
the Holy Well with prayers and reflections. Please call to the
sacristy after Mass or drop into the Presbytery.
Proceeds goes towards the Holy Well.
Parish Envelopes
All the Parish envelopes for the new Church year should be distributed
to the various areas. Sincere thanks to all our distributors. Please use
your envelope during the coming year. Your support is appreciated.
Also, our parish calendar for 2015 has many nice photographs,
reflections from our forthcoming parish history book and details of the
liturgical calendar for the coming year. Some extra copies of the
Calendar are available at the Church Bookstand.

2. Carraroe Community Centre
Most classes will be concluding for the Christmas period. Please note
the restart time in the New Year for your class or group.
Divine Mercy
Takes place every Friday in our Church beginning at 3:00pm. Also,
Nazareth House on Friday evening beginning at 7:30pm. All welcome to
come along.
Tobernalt Holy Well
Walking around the Holy Well during the winter season
reminds us that our faith and belief in God is not confined to
our Church, but exists in the great outdoors. Take a little
time to visit and pray during this Advent season.
Recent Baptism
Congratulation to James and Mairead Bohan, Castle Dargan, on the Baptism
of Darragh John. Also, Michael and Sarah Martin, Aughamore, on the
Baptism of Emma Lily. Every Blessing in the future.
Celebration of Christmas in Word and Song
Takes place in the Galilee Community on Thursday 18th December at
8:00pm. Light refreshments will be served. Tel: 071-9664101
Please Note
Christmas Concert will take place in Carraroe Church on Sunday 21st
December beginning at 8:00pm. All are Welcome. No admission fees.
Donations accepted on the night.
The Meaning of Marriage
Pastoral statement from the Bishops' Conference on the
meaning of marriage in the light of purposed changes in our
constitution. Copies available at the back and side door.
Please take one home and be informed.
Accord - Sligo
ACCORD Services Sligo offers a confidential and affordable professional counselling
service for marriage and relationship problems. For appointment Phone: 071-
9145641 or e-mail: accordsligo@eircom.net We also provide Pre-Marriage courses on
a regular basis. These can be booked online at www.accord.ie
Card Game
Next Card game will take place on Tuesday 16th December in the
Community Centre. This week will include tea and treats. Also a raffle
with many Christmas Prizes. A special thank you to all who have
attended during the year
Reflection - Gaudete Sunday
Gaudete Sunday is celebrated on December 14, 2014. It is the third
Sunday of Advent in the liturgical calendar of the Western Church,
including the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, the Lutheran
Churches, and other mainline Protestant churches. It can fall on any
date from 11 December to 17 December. The day takes its common
name from the Latin word Gaudete ("Rejoice"), the first word of the
introit of this day's Mass. On Gaudete Sunday rose-coloured vestments
may be worn instead of violet, which is otherwise prescribed for every
day in the season of Advent. This tradition, previously informally
observed in the Anglican Church, was formally noted as an option in
the Church of England in the Common Worship liturgical renewal.
In churches which have an Advent wreath, the rose coloured candle is
lit in addition to two of the violet (or blue) coloured candles, which
represent the first two Sundays of Advent. Despite the otherwise
sombre readings of the season of Advent, which has as a secondary
theme the need for penitence, the readings on the third Sunday
emphasize the joyous anticipation of the Lord's coming.
Church Bookstand
Parish Calendar - Parish Calendar for 2015
Rosary Card - The Mysteries of the Rosary
St. Martin - Exploring many items
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book - Novenas for Peace and the Family.
Tobernalt History Book - Penal Ireland/ Exploring the Holy Well
Vocations Cards and more.
Parish Choir
Please note the Parish Choir meets on Monday nights for
rehearsals at 8:00pm. New members are welcome to come
along. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.