This document provides information about mass times, readers, and other events at St. John's Church in Carraroe for the weeks of December 10th and 17th, including intentions for masses, ministries, and collections. It also announces repairs to the community centre heating system, upcoming novena and pilgrimage, and recent baptisms.

1. Readers
Mass Times
9th Dec
7:30pm
10th Dec
9:30am
11:30 am
16th Dec
7:30pm
17th Dec
9:30am
11:30 am
Eucharistic
Ministries
Leo & Maura
Marren
Brid Blake
Vincent Dunbar
&Pauline Jordan
Mary Murphy
&Anne Hickey
Margret Feeney
Mary Mc Hale &
Frances Kelly
Readers
Carraroe N.S.
Geraldine Lynch
James Hargadon
Mary Hough
Carraroe N.S
Mary Gilligan
Altar Society
10th
Dec
Angela Loughlin
Evelyn Kilcullen
17th Dec
Carmel Moran
Marion Barrett
Collectors
G Kelly
E O Loughlin
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
G Kelly
E O Loughlin
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
The Sick and Housebound: Massis on 107FM.
Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the
housebound knowabout this service in your area
Rosary for the Month ofDecember Carmel Moran
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7.30pm Kathleen Begley (Anni)
Sun 9.30am Souls in Purgatory
Sun 11.30am Jim Gilmartin & Nell Coyle (Annis)
Mon/Tue No Morning Mass
Wed 10.00am
Thur 10.00am
Fri 10.00am J. T. & Teresa McManus (Annis)
Sat 7.30pm Michael Kiernan (Anni)
Sun 9.30am Martin Burke (RIP)
Sun 11.30am Margaret & Michael Kivlehan (Annis
Advent - A Suggestion
The preparation for Christmas can be very busy and tempers can be frail. This week
let us decide to take a little more care on the road, looking out for others.
ST JOHNS CHURCH
CARRAROE
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Sunday
10th
December 2017
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm
Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm mass
Priest: Fr Jim Murray,
Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136
Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com
www.holywellsligo.com
Carraroe Community Centre
We had some problems with the Heating System in the Community Centre.
Major repairs have taken place in the Hall over the lasttwo weeks and the
system is nowfully operational.
World Meeting ofFamilies - Petition Box
The World Meeting ofFamilies Petition Box will be visiting our Church from
Tuesday to Friday, 12- 15th December. All petitions placed in the box will be
remembered at the World Meeting ofFamilies meeting
And also Masses in Dublin in August 2018.

2. Sale of Work
Thank you to all who supported the Sale ofWork in
the School on Friday. Your support is appreciated.
Sligo Community Mediation Services
Full details ofthis service available at 087-7542660 or in a brochure now
available at the Church Bookstand,
Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage
23rd June – 1st July, 2018 Open to young adults between the age of 18 and
35. Cost €599. see www.elphindiocese.ie for details.For Further Information
please contact Frank McGuinness, Director ofYouth & Young Adult
Ministry, St.Mary’s, TempleStreet, Sligo,Tel: 0879880690
Email: frank.mcguinness@elphindiocese.ie - Trip to Assisi and Old Rome
Parish Readers
The newlist ofreaders has gone out. Please check the time that you
are helping with this ministry in our parish from your list.
Sincere thanks for your help.
Parish Choir
Both our Parish and Folk Choir are looking for newmembers.
The Parish Choir meets on Mondays for rehearsal and the Folk
Choir on Sunday at 11.00am. Ifyou can sing please join and
support our liturgy.
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)
Sign the Form
You can return the form via the Sunday Collection, to the sacristy or
Presbytery. So far 45 forms have been returned. Ifyou receive a form, please
return it to us ASAP.
Divine Mercy Novena
If you are free on Friday at 3pm why not join the Divine Mercy
Novena in our Church. Prayers and reflections offered in memory of
the Divine Mercy. All welcome.
Tobernalt Holy Well
The Advent season is a wonderful time to visit the Holy Well and
prepare for the birth of Jesus.All the Shrine, Stations ofthe Cross
and Mysteriesofthe Rosary remind us ofthis sacred moment in our
history.
Parish Ministries
Please check your list for the time that you are helping in our Parish. We are
always looking for newmembers, especially this week the Altar Society.
Parish Envelops and Calendar
You should have received our Parish Calendar and Envelops for the
NewYear. Please use the envelopes and look at reviewing your
donation to our Church for 2018, especially ifyou are paying by
Standing Order. Thank you for your support.
Church Bookstand
Far East -The Mission/ Pakistan at 70 and more
Lord, Hear my Prayer - Beautiful prayers for Children
Ascension CD - Reflective Music for Advent
Revelator - NewEdition in Full Colour
Tobernalt Holy Well - Copies ofthe latestHistory book now available.
A variety of leaflets are also available.
Please pay for booklets at the Book Stand
Finance and Asset Manager
The Diocese ofElphin is seeking suitable candidates for the role
of Finance and Asset Manager. Advertisement and job description are
available on www.elphindiocese.ie
Online Advent Calendar
Online Advent 2017 Calendar which can be enjoyed by
people ofall ages. The calendar is available online, and on
your Smartphone, on catholicbishops.ie. This year's Advent
Calendar focuses on the theme offamily as we prepare
together for next year's World Meeting ofFamilies in Dublin
from 21 - 26 August. Each day during Advent you are invited
to click open a virtual door where you will find faith content
for family, school and parish. By using the online calendar,
we hope that you will be part of our journey through Advent this year.
www.catholicbishops.ie
Recent Baptisms
Congratulation to Tony and Michelle Parkinson, Oaklawn,
Pearse Road, on the Baptism ofShane.
Also, David and Deirdre McCaffrey, Hawthorns, on the Baptism
of Lucy Rose.And, Francis and Linda McGinley, Ballyfree,
on the Baptism ofJohn Joseph.
Parish Calendar
Copies ofour Parish Calendar are now available at the Church Bookstand.

3. You might like to send a copy to family or friends abroad. We ask for a small
donating to help with printing costs ofthe Calendar.