Carraroe Church Sligo

1. Community Centre
Please book the Community Centre by contacting the Parish Office. Groups
using the Centre must exercise Social Distance and provide Sanitation
facilities.
Parish Baptism
Please book your Baptism by contacting the Parish Office. The Baptism
course is also resuming in the Gillooly Hall. This course should be completed
before a booking can be confirmed. Augustis completely filled for Parish
Baptisms.
Church Books and Leaflets
During these days let us spend some time in prayer and reflection. Booksand
leaflets are available at our church Bookstand.
Suporting our Church
Collection Baskets are available in the Church and Community Centre at the
entrance and exit points as no collection will be taken up during Mass. Also,
you can drop your envelopesinto the letter box at the Presbytery or in the
Church during the week. Thank you for your support in these difficult times.
If you would like to help with the roofrepairs, please drop your contribution
into the collection marked,”Church Roof”. Your support is appreciated.
Booking Church Masses
Please book Massesby contacting the Parish Office or call into the Sacristy
after Mass.
Tobernalt Holy Well
While we are not gathering at the Holy Well this weekend we should continue
to remember its history, heritage and story in our world. The Holy Well is
open 24/7 365 days per year during day light hours to all visitors.The story
and journey of the Holy Well is available in the History Book available at the
Church Bookstand. Please take a copy home,support and promote the Holy
Well in our area and country.
Newsletter
Please share a copy ofour Newsletter with the housebound and those who do
not have accessto Social Media. It will help them to keep in contact with our
Parish.
ST JOHNS CHURCH – Garland Weekend
CARRAROE
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Priest: Fr Jim Murray
Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136
Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com
www.holywellsligo.com
Radio: 107 FM and churchtv.ie/ carraroe
Garland Weekend at the Holy Well – 24th
-26th
July
As we knowGarland Weekend Ceremonies have been cancelled this year
because ofthe Coronavirus. The last time this happened was in 1922 during
the Civil War. Please visit the Holy Well during the weekend and over the
weeks ahead to pray, light a candle and remember our ancestors. A Masswill
be broadcast from the Holy Well to honour this weekend on Sunday at 3.00pm
on churchtv.ie/carraroe
Visiting Our Church
Our Church is open for Masses and visitation. Weekend Mass times for now
will remain unchanged for the present that is 7.30pm on Saturday evening and
9.30am and 11.30am on Sunday. Please followthe directives issued by the
Hospitality team as you enter the Church. The Community Centre is also
open with video and audio link. Please make your way to the main door at the
back of the Church for entrance. Exit will be by the side entrance.Weather
permitting newspeakers have been installed outside the Church. The Church
Collection basket and Sanitation is available at the Church and Community
Centre entrance. Your co-operation is appreciated.
Carraroe National School – NewBuilding
Work had begun on the newbuilding at the school. In the interest ofsafety,
the school is nowa building site and therefore is strictly closed to all visitors.
Work will continue over the Summer period and into the remainder of2020
and part of 2021. It will not affect the opening ofthe school in September.

2. The Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line
Have you been impacted by a bereavement during COVID-19? Are you
finding it more difficult to cope with a pre-Covid bereavement at this time?
Would it help to talk to someone in confidence about your loss? The Irish
Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line is a national Freephone
service 1800 80 70 77 which is available from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.
The line aims to provide comfort and emotional support.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People
ALONE national support line supports older people who have concerns or are
facing difficulties relating to the outbreak ofCOVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Professional staffare available to answer queries and give advice and
reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week,8am
- 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
Job Vacancy for Office Manager - Sligo
St. Mary’s Parish, Sligo wishes to recruit a full-time Office Manager.
Successful candidate will work in the Parish Office, Temple Street, Sligo.This
post is open to suitably qualified candidates. For further details ofthe
position, including job description, person specification, details of
employment, application procedure etc., please contact: HR Advisor, Elphin
Diocesan Office, St. Mary’s,Temple Street, Sligo F91 KTX2.Email:
hr@elphindiocese.ie Closing date for applications: 3rd August 2020
Church Work
During the Coronavirus we have installed a newvideo system which is now
available on churchtv.ie/carraroe. The radio system on 107FM has also been
enhanced and upgraded. Both are available to the sick and housebound ofour
Parish. We have also improved the system and video link to the Community
Centre with individual and family pod accommodation provided for Masses.
In these difficult times we hope that you will visit our Church at the weekend
or during the week.
Parish Standing Order
Over the years some Parishioners have set up standing orders to our Church,
payable weekly or monthly. If you would like to do the same our bank details
are as follows: Account: St. John’s Church, Carraroe: Account Number:
12185497 BIC: ULSB IE 2D IBAN: IE86 ULSB 9862 6012 1854 97
Forms are nowavailabe at the back ofthe Church.
Mass Times 26th
– 31st
July
Saturday 7.30pm
Sunday 9.30am, 11.30am
Mon/Tue No Morning Mass
Wed 10.00am
Thur 10.00am
Fri 10.00am
Sanitisation facilities are available as you enter the Church and Community
Centre for Mass. Also the church is sanitised by a spray mist after each Mass.
Also, ifyou wish to use a Sunday Missaleete at Mass,please take it with you
afterwards or depositit in the bin on the way out, A one way system operates
in our church, Please enter vis the back door and exit by the side door after
Mass.
Reflection: The Church reminds us that the greatest of all treasures is the
Kingdom ofGod. In his love, God himselfhas chosen us, and prepared it for us
before time.
Today’s firstreading beganin a veryinteresting way. Ifyouwere Solomonwhat
would you ask for? I guess, some ofus would ask for more cars, houses, shoes,
foods, money, power, childrenandmuch more!Onthe contrary, Solomonasked
for wisdom for the benefit of both his kingdom and God’s kingdom.
An understanding heart is God’s gift (Prov 2:6). We need it every day, and in
all aspects ofour life (family, work, studies, and in all life’s decisions) in order
to succeed.
In the second reading, Paul reminds us that: “In everything, God works for good
with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.” That is, that
God is leading us through the storms oflife towards our home, and towards his
kingdom. Nothing exists or occurs in heaven or on earth without the knowledge
of God. By saying that “all things work together for us,” Paul assures us that
there is no discord in God’s providence. This is especially, for those who
through their faith in Christ have wisely become God’s friends. He also assures
us that, nothing can ultimately work against those whom God has chosen and
predestined for his Kingdom. Those, who walk faithfully with him.
Today’s gospel is a continuation ofJesus’ use ofparables to teach us about the
Kingdom of God. Therefore, it is a call to be as wise as Solomon. Without
wisdom, we can neither understand the parables of Christ, nor seek the
kingdom ofGod. Today’s good news is also a call to value what is most precious
to us, and for which God has chosen us.