The document provides information for parishioners including mass times and intentions, readers and eucharistic ministers schedules, and upcoming parish events such as a Lenten retreat and Fatima pilgrimage. Suggestions are made for symbols to have in the home during Lent such as a crucifix, candle, bible, and Trocaire box. Recent baptisms are announced and the parish bookstand and Alive magazine are mentioned.

1. Sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM. ALTAR
SOCIETY
Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the February
housebound know about this service in your area. Carmel Moran
Marian Barrett
ROSARY for the Month of February Angela Hession Kathleen Henry
Kitty Doyle
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
16th
Feb 7:30pm Jean Jordan Catherine Lynch & Brid Blake Collectors
Parish Newsletter
17th
Feb 9:30am Jimmy Hughes Johnny Mc Goldrick
C Murphy
J Scanlon
Sunday 17 th February 2013
J Mc Moreland Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
11:30m Carraroe N.S. Leo & Maura Marren Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm
G Quinn Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
23 rd
Feb 7:30pm Carraroe N.S. Vincent Dunbar,& Joe Scanlon Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466
Pauline Jordan Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
24 th
Feb 9:30am Carol Kearney Mary Murphy C Murphy
J Scanlon
Fergal Kelly Anne Hickey &Frances Kelly J Mc Moreland Symbols in Our Home for Lent in the Year of Faith
11:30m
G Quinn We need to choose to let our homes be a place full of the holy –
Joe Scanlon things that help raise our minds and hearts to God
A Crucifix: We probably all have a crucifix in our home. If not,
Mass Times & Intentions Lent might be a wonderful time to buy one and place it in a
central place.
Sat 7:30pm Tommy & Bridget Callaghan (Annis)
Holy Water: “Lord, may this water remind us of our baptism and
Sun 9:30am Paddy Leonard/Jean Walkin/Annie Mitchell
be a blessing for our home, where our dying and rising in you is
Sun 11:30am Joe Doherty (Mt. Mind)
lived each day. Bless us, as we sign ourselves with it each day.”
Mon/Wed No Morning Mass
A Candle: Imagine having a candle in a central place in our
Thur 10:00am
home. Imagine praying over it together as we begin Lent. “Lord
Fri 10:00am
thank you for the gift of your Light in the midst of all darkness.”
Sat 7:30pm Maura Galvin (Anni)
A Bible: The Word is so important for us during Lent. Perhaps
Sun 9:30am Sean Scanlon ( Mt. Mind)
the prominent presence of a Bible in our home can represent for
Sun 11:30am Martin Mc Getrick (Anni)
us our desire for God’s Word in our lives.
A Symbol for Almsgiving
Readers/ Eucharistic Minsters Many of us grew up with a simple box for contributions to the
Please check your timetable for the day and date you are helping our in our Parish.
Thank you for your support poor around the world on our kitchen table. Perhaps the Trocaire
Box and the invitation to give a little over lent.
Community Centre _
Book the centre by contacting the Parish Office. Excellent rates available with Please Note: Fr. Jim will be away for the earlier part of the week at the National
plenty of parking. Groups are reminded to keep to the times allocated out of Vocations Conference in Maynooth. This is a gathering of all Vocation Directors from
Ireland. Please continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood in our Diocese. Prayer
respect for others using the centre
cards available at the Church Bookstand.

2. Cornageeha Community Games Mercy College Adult Education Classes in Computers and German will commence In Mercy
College Sligo on February 19th. Enrolment and First Class 7pm. Email
Art: Sketching/Painting; Craft and Model Making competitions mercycollegesligo@eircom.net for further information or phone 071 91 43476
Takes place on Saturday 2nd of March 2013-From 9.30am until 3.00pm Recent Baptisms
In St. Enda's N.S. Carraroe Congratulation to David and Marie Hannon, Aughamore Far and we welcome Emily Belle into
.Results and presentation of medals to winners will take place at 4.30pm. the Christian Community. Also, Alan and Lorraine Scanlon, Ballymote and we welcome Sarah
Trocaire Boxes – Lent 2013 Elizabeth into the Christian Community. Congratulations to both.
Trocaire information packs are available at the back and side door of the Church. We all have Church Bookstand
many financial obligations in the current economic situation in Ireland, but you may like to
contribute a little during lent in the enclosed box, or give a donation in the envelopes to those St. Michael’s Family Life Centre – Brochure for Spring/Summer
who have much less than us. Giving a little – can help a lot Ards Friary – Information Booklet
God’s Way of Salvation – The Bibles Response
Parish Calendar – Prayers, Photographs, Reflections
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book – Easter Prayers and Reflections
Fatima Pilgrimage and Talk Tobernalt Holy Well History Book – The story of the Holy Well
Fatima Pilgrimage takes place on 13th-20th June. 7 nights in the Recinto Hotel. Full Vocation Prayers – A Selection of Prayers for Vocations
board €699. Book your ticket this week. Contact Martin at 071-9145491 Special talk Selection of Books from Anna Lay Apostle
on the Apparitions at Fatima given by Lauri Duffy, Foremost authority on the unique
story of Fatima will take place in St. John’s Church on Friday 8th March beginning at
7:00pm. All are welcome to come along Lenten Retreat
Topic: Struggling with Faith, directed by Fr Des O'Donnell. 10:30am to 4:30pm on
Saturday 16th Feb 2013. Light lunch served. Cost €20. For booking phone 071-
Beginning Experience 9664101 or email galileecommunity@gmail.com
Weekend programme for men and women who are grieving the loss of a spouse/partner
through death, separation divorce or a broken relationship. If you are widowed, divorced or Alive
have come from a broken relationship for at least one year, you are invited to take part in this Copies of Alive are available at the Church door. Interesting and reflective articles on
weekend. the state of our country and on various situations in our world. You might consider
Dates : Friday 1st , Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March, 2013. taking a copy home.
Venue: Esker Retreat Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway. For further information contact: Maureen
087-6646896 or 091-555228 or Mary 087-9384445 (after 6pm). St Johns GAA club
Is hosting the play 'For club and County' in the Mercy Gym on Sat 23rd February
2013 at 8.30pm. This is a comedy written and directed by Seamus O Rourke former
Lent Programme – Supported by our Parish Leitrim footballer and it has got great reviews in the press. This play is being
5 reflective discussions, bringing life into dialogue with the Mass, in the context of the Year of produced in association with the GAA social initiative and the alcohol and substance
Faith will take place on the Wednesdays of Lent 11:00am and 3:00pm lead by Colette Furlong, abuse programme and funds will be used to promote the juvenile section of the club.
the Sligo Parishes Cluster Catechist. Tickets cost €10 and are available from club members. We look forward to your
Venue: St. Anne’s Day Chapel, Cranmore Road. support and guarantee a great nights entertainment.
February 20: Lent and the Year of Faith – gathering as an expression of faith
Tobernalt Holy Well
Feb 27: Lent, Faith and the tough times in life – steps to reconciliation in the Penitential Rite
March 6: Lent, Faith and the recovery of identity – Our story in the Word of the Lord Walking around the Holy Well helps us to reflect on the unique nature of this sacred
March 13: Lent, Faith and the need to belong – connection and compassion, fruits of soil. The various shrines are an invitation to prayer and reflection. Today, visit, light a
Communion candle and say a prayer for lent.
March 20: Lent, Faith and our culture today – daring to believe good news
Day of Reflection for Lent Sr. Moya Hegarty
Please come along to this programme either at 11:00am or 3:00pm if you are free. This
programme is part of the cluster programme in the Sligo area and supported financially by our
parish. It is available to you our parishioners as a free service in this year of faith. As we approach this time of preparation and soul searching, we extend an invitation
to all who feel the need to look for spiritual meaning in their lives to join us for a day
of reflective prayer and input so we may enter into the spirit of Lent.

3. Saturday 23rd February, 10.30am to 4pm.
Cost : €20 (or whatever you can afford) A light lunch is included.
Contact St. Michael’s Family Life Centre at 071-9170329 to enroll.

4. Saturday 23rd February, 10.30am to 4pm.
Cost : €20 (or whatever you can afford) A light lunch is included.
Contact St. Michael’s Family Life Centre at 071-9170329 to enroll.

5. Saturday 23rd February, 10.30am to 4pm.
Cost : €20 (or whatever you can afford) A light lunch is included.
Contact St. Michael’s Family Life Centre at 071-9170329 to enroll.

6. Saturday 23rd February, 10.30am to 4pm.
Cost : €20 (or whatever you can afford) A light lunch is included.
Contact St. Michael’s Family Life Centre at 071-9170329 to enroll.