1. Sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM. ALTAR
SOCIETY
Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the housebound Carmel
know about this service in your area. Moran,
Marian
ROSARY for the Month of December Angela Hession Barrett
Kathleen
Henry
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
Kitty Doyle
Collectors Parish Newsletter
24th Nov 7.30pm Lisa Jordan Nuala Flanagan & Paula
Rochford Nevin
C Murphy
J Scanlon
Sunday 25 th November 2012
25th Nov 9:30am Carraroe N.S. Rose Casey J Mc Moreland Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Tom McGowan Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm
Marie Mulligan G Quinn Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
11:30am Niamh Casey Joe Scanlon
Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466
1st Dec 7:30pm Maura McMoreland Aine Moran &Teresa Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
P Gorman
Eamonn Boylan Kelly E Moran
2nd Dec 9:30am Carraroe N.S. Kitty Doyle J Keegan Year of Faith – A Reflection
11:30m Kathleen Noonan & R Henry The Apostles were unlikely leaders. As the Bible tells us most
Catherine Lynch
B Murphy knew about mending nets rather than winning converts. Yet
over 2,000 years later, all over the world, the Apostles are still
Mass Times & Intentions drawing people into the Church. They followed Jesus and
Sat 7:30pm George & Margaret Kenna (Anniversaries) believed in his message. They left the comfortable surroundings of the Holy Land and
Sun 9:30am James Casey (Anniversary) travelled throughout the world to bring a message of Christian love and spread it to
Sun 11:30am Joe 0’ Hara (Anniversary) others. Many of the Apostles gave up their lives rather than renounce the faith. Today
Mon No Morning Mass we honour their dedication and commitment. From a small seed in the Holy Land the
Tue 10:00am message of Jesus grew throughout the world. But in some parts of the world our faith
Wed 10:00am Rita Nannery (Rec Dec) and its practise is still a challenge.
Thur 10:00am Special Intention In India 27 million Christians credit the Apostle Thomas with bringing
Fri 10:00am Jesus’ message there – and dying for it. Adhering to a faith that
Sat 7:30pm Michael Curran (Birthday Remembrance) challenges the Hindu caste system can still be risky. In 2008 extreme
Sun 9:30am Rosie Donagher (Anniversary) nationalists killed at least 60 Christians and displaced some 60,000 in
Sun 11:30am James Murray (Anniversary)
Odisha state. Worshippers there still gather, but less openly.
Church Bookstand We should never become complacent in our faith and the freedom to
practise it in our land.
Angelus – Diocesan News and Views for our Dioceses and beyond.
Remember your deceased loved ones
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book – Novenas and reflections. Copies only €5
There are many rooms in my Father’s house.
Tobernalt Holy Well History Book – The story of the Holy Well. New copies €10 Why not remember your loved ones by placing their names on the
Many new books are now available. Please take a look. Altar during the month of November. Envelopes are now available
at the back and side of the Church. Please fill in the names of your
loved ones and return it to us. Please enclose your donation.
Tobernalt Holy Well

2. Baptism
Let us reflect on the Mysteries of the Rosary as a means to remember our
deceased during November. Congratulations to Aidan and Deirdre Cahill, Strandhill, and we welcome
James into the Christian Community. Also, John and Michelle Gallagher,
Woodtown Lodge and we welcome Nicole Michelle into the Christian
Community Centre Events
Community.
. Church Gate Collections
The Community Centre is available for rent during the week. Please check with the
We would remind those collecting that Church Gate collections should not obstruct the
Parish Office for more information.
entrance to the Church. The permit reminds you that collection baskets must be place
away from the entrance. Due to the high number of collection we would ask you to
Irish Girl Guides observe the condition of the permit.
Parish Envelopes
The Irish Girl Guides are running a new Brownies Unit at the Carraroe Community
Centre. Girls between the ages of 61/2 and 101/2 are invited to Come and Give Brownies Parish envelopes and Calendars are currently being distributed in our parish. We sent
A Go on Tuesday evenings from 6-7pm at the Centre. For more info please contact the our over 1,200 at this time of year. Please use the envelopes provided.
Irish Girl Guides, North West Regional Development Officer, Karina Dingerkus, on A special thank you to the various distributors in the parish areas.
087 3283587 or by email: guidesnw@gmail.com or visit the Irish Girl Guides website The Church depends on your support. Like many organisations our costs remain the
on www.irishgirlguides.ie to find out more about brownies and the organisation. same while our collection has dropped. Please continue to support our ongoing
Reclaiming Tax for Registered Charities – 38 Forms returned Sligo Christmas Fayre
Have a look at these examples: Takes place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of December in Stephen St car park from
Example 1: If you donated €300 to the Church in 2011 by envelope or loose change 10am to 6pm, with something for all the family. Santa Claus, kids ice skating, choirs,
and if you are taxed at the standard tax rate the Church is entitled to reclaim a Christmas carols, original Christmas gifts from stalls run by local traders, festive
further €75 from Revenue. food, face painting and much much more. So come along and join in on the fun.
Example 2: €250 donated at the higher rate of tax, €173 can be reclaimed.
Please fill in the tax reclaim form which are available at the back and side doors of the
Sligo I.C.A.
church. The form is easy to fill in and no personal details are required. If you are a
PAYE worker and have:
Federation winter meeting will be held in the Park Suite, Sligo Park Hotel, on
Given €250 or over to our Church in 2011.
Wednesday 28th November at 8:00pm. The I.C.A. Cookery will be available on the night.
Donations may be paid in money or cheque or standing order.
Guest speakers will attend.
Include your PPS number and tick the rate of tax.
Sign the form.
Mercy College Christmas Market
Please fill in the form and return it to us as soon as possible. This year the money will
help towards the cost of refurbishing the Community Centre. To encourage your
Sunday 2nd December from 10am – 4pm in Mercy Gym is a
support for this worthy project I will be sending our forms during the week. If you
Fundraiser for Mercy College and Aid to Schools in India and
meet the above criteria, please return the form before 15th December. Thank you for
Tanzania. Stalls include something for all the family. If you wish to set up your own
your support.
stall and sell your produce Tel.0860231252
Advent...a time of Waiting in Hope Holy Hill Hermitage
Open day on Sunday 2nd December. Small gifts of jam and such will be on sale. As usual
Advent Retreat to be held in the Galilee Community, visiting and tea follow along with adoration in chapel for those interested.
Tintagh, Boyle on Saturday
1st December 2012 at 10:30am concluding with Mass at 4:30pm facilitated by Fr Des
O’Donnell OMI. Light lunch will be served. Cost €20. Bookings Tel: 071-9664101,
Bereaved
Your prayers are requested for Peter Hargadon, Slough and Drumiskabole whose
Email: galileecommunity@gmail.com
funeral took place on Thursday. Lord, Grant him eternal rest.