This document provides the schedule of masses, services, and ministries for St. John's Church in Carraroe over the Easter period and the following weeks. It includes the dates and times of masses from Holy Saturday through early April, as well as listings of Eucharistic ministers, readers, collectors, and those bringing up gifts. It also provides announcements about parish activities, such as a parish mission in May and a night of nostalgia in early April.

1. Readers
Holy Saturday
26th
March 8:00pm
Easter Sunday
27th
March 9:30am
11:30am
2nd
April 7:30
3rd
April 9:30am
11:30am
Eucharistic Ministries
Tom Mc Gowan.
Aine Moran
Teresa Kelly
Kitty Doyle
Gerry Price&
Catherine Lynch
Brid Blake& Leo
Marren
Maura Marren &
Vincent Dunbar
Pauline Jordan
Mary Murphy&
Ann Hickey
Holy Sat
1st
Reading
Mary Gilligan
2nd
Reading
Tommy McManus
5th
Reading
Frances Kelly
Epistle
Paddy Loughlin
Easter Sunday
9.30am
Mary McGoldrick
11.30am
Lisa Jordan
Gerry Quinn
Verona Ryan
Eamonn Boylan
Altar S
27th
Mar
Carmel Moran
Marion Barrett
3rd
April
Kathleen Henry
Kitty Doyle
Collectors
26th
mar
P Gorman
E Moran
J Keegan
R Henry
27th
Mar
J Keegan
R Henry
B Murphy
3rd
April
G Kelly
E O
Loughlin
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
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 April Martin Scanlon
Mass Times & Intentions
Holy Saturday – 26th March
Our help is in the name of the Lord.
3:00pm Divine Mercy Novena
So they went and made the Sepulchre secure, putting seals on the stone and mounting a
guard.
8:00pm Easter Vigil - Francis Kelly (Anni)
Easter Sunday – 27th March
He is not here, for He has risen, As He said He would.
9:30am Morning Mass - Margaret Neary (Anni)
11:30am Mass - William Murray (Anni)
Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God
3:00pm Divine Mercy Novena
Divine Mercy Novena continues each day at 3:00pm
Monday - Thursday 28th -31st March - No Morning Mass
Friday 1st April
6:00pm-7:00pm Adoration
7:00pm Sean Keaveney (Anni)
Saturday 2-3rd April
3.00pm Divine Mercy
7.30pm Bridie Henry (Anni)
9.30am Ellen, Maureen & Sean McGauran (Annis)
11.30am Jack Keenan (Anni)
St John’s Church Carraroe
Parish Newsletter
Easter Sunday 27Th
March 2016
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 8:00pm vigil mass
Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
Please Note : Extra facilities for seating are available in the Community
Centre for our weekend ceremonies.
Please Note: Our Newsletter covers the next two week. Please check Mass
times in the Church. Easter Holy Water is available after all Masses.
Eucharistic Minister
New rota is now available in the Sacristy after Mass. Please call and collect a
copy. Thank you for your help in the Parish.
Sincere Thanks - Easter 2016
I would like to wish a very happy Easter to all our
parishioners. A special welcome to all who are visiting. Our
parishioners returning home over the Easter period. We also
remember absent friends who are away from home this year.
Sincere thanks to all who have attended and helped with our
Easter ceremonies. A special thanks you to our Sacristans,
Altar Society, Parish Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Collectors
and Counters. Both our Parish Choir and Folk Choir have spent many hours
preparing for the Easter Ceremonies which is very evident from the wonderful
selection of Hymns and music. Thank you for your time and energy to one and
all.

2. Altar Flowers
The many arrangements of flowers which are part of our Church
throughout the year are rich and varied. If you would like to donate
toward the cost of flowers, please drop your donation into the Sunday
Collection or call into the Sacristy after Mass. Any support is always appreciated
Tobernalt Holy Well
The spring climate in our country brings alive the natural elements of the Holy
Well. The Easter season is a wonderful time to visit, light a candle and say a
prayer in honour of family and friends, both alive and deceased.
St John's GAA Academy -Easter Camp 2016 - Tuesday 29th March - Friday 1st April.
Time 10am -2pm. Age group - 7-16yrs old, boys and girls. (born 2000-2009) Stenson
Park, Cuilbeg. Cost €25. Text 087-6760277 to book. Qualified GAA coaches. Gaelic
Football Training - Continues for U8 and U10 boys every Saturday at 10am - 11.30am
and gorls U12 (age8-12) from 11.40 - 12.40am. Cleveragh park GAA pitch. All
welcome. 0876760277 for more information.
St. Michael’s Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo.
A Bereavement Support Group will begin on the 7th
April for four weeks. Contact us
at 071-91703239 for further details.
C.P.R. Committee
People who have already had full training will require update training. People should
write on form which training is required. Committee volunteers will be calling to each
house in next few weeks requesting people to complete a form. You can also e- mail for
an expression of interest form to cadrasligo1@gmail.com or Telephone 0872222835.
1916 Musical Show
(Macalla, composed by Michael Rooney, Ballintogher) with 60 musicians on Sat. 2nd
April, 8.30pm. Knocknarea Arena, IT, Sligo. Tickets available at Hawks Well, Sligo,
www.hawkswell.com Ph 9161518. U- 18 half price or 071 9164250
Church Sunday Collection
Thank you for your contribution. Churches have experiences a drop in income in the
last few years as we are going through a recession. However costs have not decreased
for our Church with such items a heating, light and insurance. Please consider
increasing your payment to the Church or indeed revisiting your direct debit. We
depend on your support.
Family Carers Ireland will be providing the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Award
Training in your area, Based on Demand. To express an interest kindly contact our
training dept on 0579370221
Youth Events in our Diocese
Encounter - Weekend retreat from Friday 22nd -24th April in Rossnowlagh, Co.
Donegal. Cost €60 full Board. Weekend includes faith, fun and learning to surf with
new friends. Contact the diocesan youth officer, Frank at 087-9880690.
Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage - Saturday 14th May. transport provided. Also, contact
Frank at 087-9880690 for further information. Please encourage young people to get
involved in some of the diocesan events. Our parish are willing to help with costs for
parishioners.
Bookstand - New Selection
Africa - Pope Francis in Kenya and more
Pioneer Magazine - Views and Comments
The Rosary - Reflection on the Rosary
Holy Well History Book - The Story of the Well
Prayer Book - Novena's and more
Please pay for books/cards at the Bookstand otherwise we cannot update the books etc
Parish Mission - Year of Mercy
A Parish Mission will take place in our Church from 9th -13th May with a
programme at the 10.00am Mass and evening devotion at 7.30pm. The Parish Mission
will be lead by St. Patricks Community under the direction of John Pridmore, author
of From Gangland to Promised Land. Please note the dates in your diary.
Night of Nostalgia
Saturday 2nd
April in Carraroe Social Centre. Dancing to Brose Walsh Band
-9pm to 12pm Doors open at 8pm with dancing to Tony Marren. Tickets €10.
Available in McCormack’s Mace Shop Carraroe , Kelly’s Hairdresser Teeling St or
Telephone: 0863998925, 0872222835 , 0876669533
Eucharistic Ministers/Readers
Have you considered helping out as a Eucharistic Minister or a Reader in our Parish?
We are always looking for new faces to join both of these ministries. Training for both
will be coming up shortly. Please contact Fr. Jim at the Presbytery during the week.
Time for New Friends - New Challenges
Are you interested in becoming a Facilitator with ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care
Service? ACCORD is looking for couples/individuals to train as pre-marriage course
facilitators for Sligo. Full details are available on the ACCORD website,
www.accord.ie or from ACCORD, Sligo, Tel: 9145641 OR email
accordsligo@eircom.net. The course is accredited by Pontifical University, St
Patrick’s College Maynooth. Closing Date for applications is 29th
April, 2016.
Parish Rota
Please check the times that you are helping out with your ministry in the Parish. Your
support and help are appreciated. If you are unavailable at any stage, please tyr and
find a replacement.