Carraroe Church Newsletter

1. 19th Dec7:30pm
20th Dec 9:30am
11:30am
24th Dec8:00pm
25th Dec9:30am
11:30am
26th Dec7:30pm
27th Dec9:30am
11:30am
Eucharistic Ministries
Maura Mc
Moreland &
Mary Harkin
Nuala Flanagan
Paula Rochford
Nevin&
Rose Casey
Tom Mc Gowan&
Aine Moran
Teresa Kelly&
Kitty Doyle
Gerry Price
Catherine Lynch.
Brid Blake
Leo Marren&
Maura Marren
Vincent Dunbar
Martin F. Scanlon
Mary C. Scanlon
Mary Harkin
Vincent Dunbar
Anne Hickey
Readers
Mary Hough
Carraroe N.S.
Tommy McManus
Joe Casey
Carraroe N.S.
Maura
McMoreland
Frances Kelly
Eugene Moran
Jean Jordan
Altar S
20th Dec
Mary
Kivlehan
Mary
Dunbar
Mary T
Scanlon
27th Dec
Angela
Loughlin
Evelyn
Kilcullen
Collectors
Gregory Kelly
E O Loughlin
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
Gregory Kelly
E O Loughlin
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
F Hargadon
Gregory Kelly
E O Loughlin
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
Gregory Kelly
E O Loughlin
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7:30pm Michael Kiernan (Anni)
Sun 9:30am Kathleen Begley (Anni)
Sun 11:30am
Mon No Morning Mass
Tue 10:00am
Wed 10:00am Nicholas Tancred(RIP)
Christmas Eve
Thur 7:30pm Short Carol Service
Thur 8:00pm Martin Burke (RIP)
Christmas Day
Fri 9:30am Kathleen & Brian Hynes & Jean & Patrick Jordan (Annis)
Fri 11:30am For the Intention of OurParish Community
Sat 7:30pm Paddy Casserly (Anni)
Sun 9:30am Bernard McGauran & DecFamily Members (Anni)
Sun 11:30am Joe Moffatt (Anni)
Mon/Thur No Morning Mass
Fri 6.00-7.00pm Adoration
Fri 7:00pm Brian Cotter(2nd Anni)
The Sick and Housebound: Massis on 107FM.Just tune your radio before
Mass. Please let the housebound knowabout this service in your area.
St John’s Church Carraroe
Parish Newsletter
Sunday 20th December 2015
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: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
Christmas Crib
Please take the time to visit our Christmas Crib.
It is a wonderful occasion to spent some time in
reflection and prayer and ponder on the true
meaning ofthe birth of Jesus into the world.
Sincere thanks to Martin F. Scanlon and all who
helped in the construction ofour crib for this
year.
Please Note:Video and audio link will be available in the newly refurbished
Community Centre for all the Christmas Masses.
A Christmas Reflection and Prayer - The Christmas story
is very simple: it tells of a birth, the birth of a first child to poor
parents with an uncertain future. So what is it about the story that
holds such appeal that has allowed so many other stories and
traditions to grow up around it? Why does it have such a place in
our hearts? Perhaps it has to do with the way it taps into our deepest longings, those
things we desire that can help us cope with just about anything: love and trust. There
is much generous love in the story, and with it a sense of wonder that God could be so
intimately involved with something so simple. Shepherds are amazed, wise men are
humbled and a young woman treasures all these things in her heart. In the midst of
the love we are all invited, just like the people in the story to trust that God is here and
cares deeply as each of us deals with the joys and sorrows , the hopes and
disappointments of everyday. This story affirms that we all have a value and a unique
dignity that lifts us up and empowers us to move beyond ourselves and to take the risk
of reaching out to others, always trusting that God is present in the simple stuff.

2. A Christmas Message from Fr. Jim I would like to wish you a very
happy and peaceful Christmas for 2015. May the miracle of this season in
which we celebrate God becoming man and living among us bless your family and
friends. A heartfelt thank - you for attending and supporting our Church during the
year. It is your presence and active participation in our Church and community that is
special and sacred throughout the year. Thank – you to all who give a helping hand
during the year. Christmas is a time for family and friends to gather together. It is
also a time to remember those who are bereaved, housebound, in nursing homes or in
hospital. This year let us especially remember the families in our parish that have
been battling with floods in their homes. Let us finally welcome all who are travelling
home for this Christmas and those who cannot be with us this year.
A Note ofSpecial Thanks
Thank you to the following members ofour Community. They are just some
of the people who give their time,energy and commitment to our Church.
Sacristan/Caretaker: Evelyn Scanlon our Church Sacristan assisted by Mary
Theresa. They help to prepare our Church for the many liturgical services and
other events during the year.
The following whom co-ordinate our various ministries:
Choirs: Ray Cotter for his constant dedication to the Parish Choir and for
helping at the weekend Masseson a regular basis. Thank-you to the various
members ofour Choir for your time and energy during the year. Also to Ray
Cotter for co-ordinating the Parish Folk Choir. .Thank – you to each member
for your help and support during the year.
Newsletter: Sincere thanks to Lavina Scanlon for producing our weekly
newsletter.
Eucharistic Ministers:Gretta O’ Hart for co-ordinating our rota each year.
Thank- you to each Eucharistic Ministers for helping in our Community.
Altar Society: A special thank- you to each member ofthe Altar Society who
keep our Church beautiful and tidy during the year for the various Liturgical
services, especially at Christmas and Easter.
Readers: John McGettrick for his good organisation and competent planning.
To each Reader a special thank – you for your dedication to the word ofGod,
both from our community and school.
Parish Collectors: Margaret Feeney for her gentle commitment and hard
work. Thank-you to all who help with our church collections.
Parish Counters: Thank you to all who help with this ministry throughout the
year.
Altar Servers: Thank you to the team ofAltar Servers from our School co-
ordinated by St. Enda’s National School teacher Ms McTernan.
If you would like to help out with any of the above ministries, please contact
the Parish Office. Your help is needed and appreciated.
Parish Flooding
Thank you to all who contributed to our Parish Flooding fund. So far a total of €1,970
has been raised. Thank you for your support. A final figure will be in the newsletter
after Christmas.
Christmas Reflection
In Galilee Community on Thursday, 17th of December at 8pm. Prayer, Song,
Reflection and welcoming of the Christmas figures to our Crib. Light refreshments
will be served.
Sligo Regional Hospital - Volunteering Service
Are you friendly, motivated, a good communicator and available four
hours a week? If so we need you to help out at SligoRegional Hospital. Complete an
application form available from Quality & Safety Department Sligo Regional
Hospital. Telephone 071-9171111 Ext 2609/4210/4302 or from the Church Bookstand.
Parish Envelopes for the New Year
All areas of our parish should have received the Parish envelopes for 2016 with the
Calendar. If you have not registeredwith our parish or you have moved into the area
please contact the Parish Office at 071-62136
St. Vincent De Paul
Acknowledge collection of €1567.20 from a Christmas Church gate collection in
Carraroe.
Divine Mercy
The Divine Mercy Novena continues each Friday at 3:00pm in Carraroe Church. All
are welcome to come along. Information leaflet available at the Church Bookstand.
Tobernalt Holy Well
As we approach Christmas the Holy Well is a wonderful place to visit and
reflect on the true story of these sacred days. It is especially a time to visit
the shrine to the Holy Family, light a candle and say a prayer. New
selection of Mass Cards/Mass Bouquets now available.
The annual Goal Mile
Takes place on Monday 28th December at IT Sligo Athletics Track from 12-1pm.
Please come along to run, walk or jog and support this very worthy cause.
World Youth Day
Takes place from 24th July - 2nd August in Krakow, Poland. Registration is open to
anyone between 18-35 years from our Parish. World Youth Day is an international
gathering of young people with the Pope Francis. It is an unique opportunity to
experience over 2 million young people coming together to celebrate their faith, Please
contact Fr. Jim for more information and for sponsorship with the cost.
Bookstand - Wide selection of books, Cards, Parish Calendar 2016 and more. Take
the time to visit and have a look. ( All books and Cards should be paid for at the
Bookstand)