This document provides information about mass times and intentions, parish events, and notices for the local community of Carraroe in County Sligo, Ireland. It includes the following: - Mass times and intentions for the parish for the coming week. - Details of parish groups, ministries, and services including readers, Eucharistic ministers, and the Divine Mercy Novena. - Notices about upcoming community events like a 5km race, classes at the community center, and requests for volunteers. - Information about the local Holy Well shrine and a meeting about a new text alert system for the parish.

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 February….Martin Scanlon
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
ALTARSOCIETY
23rd
Feb
Angela Loughlin
Evelyn Kilcullen
2nd
March
Carmel Moran
Marion Barrett
22nd
Feb
23rd Feb
1st
March
2 nd
March
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
Carraroe N.S
Mary Mc Goldrick
Gerry Quinn
Joe Casey
Carraroe N.S
Jean Jordan
Maura Marren &
Vincent Dunbar
Pauline Jordan
Mary Murphy & Anne
Hickey
Margret Feeney& Frances
Kelly
Mary R Casey
Maureen Casey
& Mary Davey
Collectors
C Murphy
J Scanlon
J Mc Moreland
G Quinn
Joe Scanlon
D Kivlehan
P Gorman
E Moran
J Keegan
R Henry
B Murphy
MASS TIME’S AND INTENTIONS
Sat 7:30pm Maura Galvin (Anni)
Sun 9:30am Bridie Boylan (Anni)
Sun 11:30am Michael & Bridie Long (Annis)
Mon No Mass
Tue 10:00am
Wed 10:00am
Thur 10:00am
Fri 7:00pm Ted Nealon (Mt. Mind)
Sat 7:30pm Dean McCormack (21st
Birthday Rem)
Sun 9:30am
Sun 11:30am Martin McGetrick (Anni)
Church Bookstand - Wide Selection
I Will Give You Rest – Think a Little Deeper about the Mass
From Grief to Healing – Understanding Grief
Men Who Meet the Master – Explore Jesus
St Patrick – Life Story of the Saint
Africa – Jan/Feb Ed. Sr. Famita, Mary’s Meals and more
Daystar – Franciscan Missionary Magazine
Far East – Jan/Feb – Walking into the Light/A Christian Politician
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book – Easter Prayers and Reflections
Tobernalt Holy Well History Book – The story of the Holy Well
Money for books/ Cards etc should be left in the money box at the Bookstand
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Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 8:00pm
Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
Reflection – Charity Begins at Home
The Gospel is taken from St. Matthew (5:38-48). The lesson
we have to learn from today's gospel hardly needs any
emphasizing. We must, if we are truly Christian, forgive
those who offend or injure us.
We must love all men, whether they are friends or enemies.
G. K. Chesterton says : "We are commanded to love our
neighbours and our enemies; they are generally the same
people." This is very true for all of us. It is very easy for me to love (in a theoretical
way) all Japanese, Chinese, Russians and most Europeans–they never come in contact
with me and never tread on my corns. But it is my neighbours, those among whom I
live and work, who are liable to injure me and thus become my enemies .Charity
begins at home, because it is here that it can and should be learned and
practiced.
Divine Mercy Novena
The Divine Mercy Novena takes place every Friday at 3pm in our
Church. If you are free, please come along and join in this time of prayer

2. Tax Reclaim Forms
We are currently reclaiming tax on your kind donation to our Church during 2013.
You should have received a letter and tax form by post. Please fill in the form
with your PPS number and sign in the places indicated. You can return the form
via or Sunday collection, to the presbytery or drop it into the Sunday collection.
If you have not receive a form and are a PAYE worker copies are now available
at the back and side door. Thank you to all who have returned the forms by hand or
post. Please return your form this week.
Community Centre – Some Events
Social Dancing – Monday 9:15pm and Thursday 8:15pm. New members welcome to learn
all forms of dancing.
Speech and Drama - Classes for Children – Wednesday’s beginning at 6:00pm
Thump Boxing – Wednesday at 8:00pm and Friday at 10:00am – Non Touch Sport.
Slim World – Mondays beginning at 4:00pm
Weight Watchers – Thursday at 9:00pm and evening at 6:00pm
If you are interested in any of the above classes, please call into the Community Centre at
the time allocated and meet the instructor.
Please Note – Groups using the centre must book it in advance. Mornings and afternoons
are now available. Contact the parish centre at 071-9162136.
Oxfam
Urgently Needs Clothes Donations at our Oxfam store on Grattan Street we are
currently very short of donations/stock. Donations of unwanted quality items
especially clothes.
Donations can be dropped off at Oxfam 17 Grattan Street. Call 071 9138913.
Sligo’s 1st
Diecast & Model Show : Will be held on Sunday 9th
March in Sligo
Park Hotel from 11am to 5pm. Adults €5 and Kids under 14 are FREE. A great day
out for all the Family and Model Collectors. Lots of Exhibitors with their vast
collections of Trucks, Cars & Farm Displays. Over 150 limited edition Barbie Dolls on
display plus lots more to see and do on the day. “A show not to be missed”. For more
information call Alex on 086 8472631 or see our Facebook page
Sligos1stdiecastmodelandtoyfair
Accord – Pre- Marriage Courses
Accord, Sligo provides pre-marriage courses for couples who are preparing for
marriage. The course should be completed at least 9mts before the date of marriage.
Please contact Mary at 071-9145641 for more information. Web Ste: www.accord.ie
Parish Choirs
Both of our choirs are seeking new members to help with singing and playing.
Would you like to join? Please contact the parish office for further information.
Tobernalt Holy Well
No matter how many times you visit Tobernalt there is always something nice about it. It
is lovely to sit and reflect on your thoughts and light a candle You come away from it
feeling good (Comment on Trip Advisor)
The Holy Well is visited by many groups from around Ireland and abroad. It is both
an unique historical and religious site in our Parish. Please keep the grounds clean
and tidy for all visitors and kindly follow the useful guidelines provided at the notice
board at the entrance.
Big Brother, Big Sister
Volunteers required by Foroige to make a difference to the life of a young person.
Initial training and ongoing support will be provided by a professional worker.
Contact Nicola Tuffy at 086-8516087 or email Nicola.tuffy@foroige.ie
Parish Ministries
The new list of Eucharistic Ministers is now available in the sacristy after mass. Please
call in and collect your copy. Also, the new list for Readers is now distributed. Please
check your time and day. Thank you for your help and support.
St; John’s FC 5km Roads Race
Takes place on Sunday 9th
March beginning at 2pm, starting and finishing at Cuilbeg.
Registration on the day from 12:30pm – 1:30pm. €10 per person, for runners and
walkers. Please support.
Recent Baptism
Congratulation to David and Elaine Magee, Rusheen Ard., Caltragh and we
welcome Jack David into the Christian Community.
Baptism/ Confirmation Certificates
Due to demand a request for Baptism/ Confirmation Certificates normally takes up to
one week. Normal donation is €10.
La Verna Retreat Centre, The Friary, Rossnowlagh (+353 (0) 71 9852 572):
Woodland Walk Sun 2nd March - 3pm & 5pm
Healing Service - Eddie Stones (Friary Chapel) Sun 16th March
AA Members Open Retreat Fri 21st-Sun 23rd March (Residential Only)
Parent & Toddler Group - Starting Thur 20th March 9.30-11.30am
Text Alert - Carraroe Parish
Meeting takes place on Monday 24th February at 8:00pm in Carraroe Community Centre. All
members are requested to attend. The committee would like to thank all who have supported
the project in the Parish. Text Alert signs will be erected shortly in the area.