This document is a parish newsletter that provides information about mass times, readers, collectors, and intentions for the parish of St. John's Church in Carraroe. It includes the following: - Mass times for the first two weeks of February - Names of people serving as eucharistic ministers, readers, and those on the altar society and collecting - Intentions for masses from February 3rd to 11th - Announcements about a parish retirement, vocation discernment weekend, and pilgrimages

1. Readers
Mass Times
3rd Feb
7:30pm
4th Feb
9:30am
11:30 am
10th Feb
7:30pm
11th Feb
9:30am
11:30 am
Eucharistic
Ministries
Nuala Flanagan
Paula Rochford
Nevin
Rose Casey
Tom Mc Gowan
Aine Moran
Teresa Kelly &
Gerry Price
Catherine Lynch
Leo & Maura
Marren
Readers
Joe Casey
Carraroe N.S
Dympna Gorman
Edel Carty
Eamonn Boylan
Carraroe N.S
Altar Society
4th Feb
Kathleen Henry
Kitty Doyle
!1th Feb
Mary Duffy
Teresa Kelly
Collectors
C Murphy
J Scanlon
J Mc Moreland
G Quinn
Joe Scanlon
D Kivlehan
C Murphy
J Scanlon
J Mc Moreland
G Quinn
Joe Scanlon
D Kivlehan
Rosary for the Month of February Eamonn Boylan
The Sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM.
Just tune your radio before Mass. Reflective music played after the
9.30am Sunday Mass. Please let the housebound knowabout this
service in your area
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7.30pm Maisie & Albert Gilmartin (Annis)
Sun 9.30am Sr. Angela Moran (RIP)
Sun 11.30am Tony Rennick (Mt Mind)
Mon/Tue No Morning Mass
Wed 10.00am Mary McGauran (Get Well)
Thur 10.00am Vincent Hannon (RIP)
Fri 10.00am Sr Angela Moran (RIP)
Sat 7.30pm Maria Scanlon (Anni)
Sun 9.30am John Scanlon (Anni)
Sun 11.30am Fr. Desmond O'Connor (RIP)
ST JOHNS CHURCH
CARRAROE
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Sunday
4th
February 2018
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm
Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pmMass
Priest: Fr Jim Murray,
Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136
Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com
www.holywellsligo.com
Parish Retirement
Our Sacristans Evelyn and Martin Scanlon and retiring after many years of
faithful service to our Parish Community. A Mass ofthanksgiving for service
in the Parish followed by refreshments in the Community Centre will take
place on 16th February beginning at 7pm. Invitation envelope at the back of
the Church. Please return immediately for catering purposes.
Vocation Discernment Weekend
Dominican Contemplative Nuns welcome single young women (20-40)
to our retreat house and offer the opportunity to experience our life of
Prayer from 9th
– 11th
March at Siena Monastery, The Twenties,
Drogheda, Co Louth. Contact Sr M Breda OP siena3@eircom.net or

2. Tel: 041-9838524; www.dominicannuns.ie Those who cannot come for full
weekend are welcome to join us on Saturday (10th
) 9.30 am – 7.00 pm.
Sligo Social Services
Volunteers needed to help with Meals on Wheels Kitchen, 1.5 hours per day
on a rota basis. Please contact Lorna at 071-9145682 for information.
St. John's GAA Club
Club Registration - u6-Senior: Saturday 10th February 2018.
4-6pm in the Clubhouse,Stenson Park, Cuilbeg,Carraroe, Sligo.
Leitrim for Life – Carrick on Shannon
There will be a public meeting in the Bush Hotel Carrick-on-Shannon on
Monday Feb 5th at 8.30 pm regarding the 8th amendment.
Speakers on the night Niamh Ni Bhriain Life Institute,Bernie Smyth Precious
Life and Dr. Judy Ceannt granddaughter of Eamonn Ceannt 1916 Leader.
Introducing Christian Meditation to Children and Young People
The day will be ofparticular interest to teachers and parents. It will take a
practical, hands–on approach and participants will leave with the knowledge
of how to introduce the practice to children in a straightforward and deeply
meaningful way. Led by Dr. Noel Keating, it will be held on Friday 23rd
February at Star of the Sea Centre,Mullaghmore. To book:
staroftheseacentre@gmail.com or 071-9176722. Cost €40.00 per person
Elphin Diocesan Young Adult Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi
23rd June – 1st July, 2018 open to 18-35 years. €599. see www.elphindiocese.ie
for details. For Further Information please contact Frank McGuinness,
Director ofYouth & Young Adult Ministry, St. Mary’s, Temple,
Street, Sligo,Tel: 0879880690
Bereaved
Your prayers are requested for Myra Scanlon. Ballyfree, whose
funeral took place on Monday. We extend our prayer to Aloe and
family members. May she rest in peace.
St. Enda's National School
Both students and staffvisited our parish for morning mass during Catholic
Schools Week.It was one way ofpromoting the ethos ofthe
school.
Galilee Community Boyle -MindfulnessMeditation
The team in Galilee would like to invite you to experience
mindfulness meditation on Monday evening from 7:00 to 7:45PM. You will be
guided in each session to slowdown, letgo and begin the processofstillness.
All age groups are welcome. Firstsession for 2018 is on February 5th
Mass Bookings
We are currently taking booking for Mass Intentions for 2018.Please note
that a limited number of weekend Masses are available, but Morning
Masses are usually free.
World Meeting ofFamilies 2018
Register nowto attend the World Meeting ofFamilies in August! Tickets can
be booked on www.worldmeeting2018.ie
Medjugorje Pilgrimage
28th June 2018,lead by Eamon Fitzpatrick. 7 nights half board only €699.00.
Contact Eamon at 071-9160015 or 086-2386616 for further information.
Reclaiming Tax on Your Donation - Form sent Out
Tax forms have been sent out in the post lastweek for all the parishioners
who are eligible.Please fill in the following:
Your PPS number (Please print clearly)
Sing the Form You can return the from via the Sunday Collection, to the
sacristy or Presbytery. So far 74 forms have been returned.Ifyou receive a
form, please return it to us ASAP.
Tobernalt Holy Well
Spring brings newlife and newgrowth to the Holy Well.
Let us visit and pray.
Church Bookstand
Far East - Celebration 100 years
World Meeting ofFamilies - Official Prayer and Icon
Africa - Hope in Sao Paulo/ Catholic Budapest and more
Lord, Hear my Prayer - Prayers for children
Revelator - NewEdition for 2018 for Young People
Tobernalt Holy Well - Copies ofthe latestHistory book nowavailable. Only
€10
A variety of leaflets also available. Please pay for booklets at the Book Stand
Carraroe Text Alert:
Anyone interested in joining the system, including residents in the estates in
the area, can contact any committee member or e
mail cadrasligo1@gmail.com for an application form

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