This document is a parish newsletter that provides information about Mass times and intentions, upcoming events in the parish like a children's rosary and spring clean, and notices about items available at the church bookstand. It includes schedules for readers and Eucharistic ministers as well as notices seeking donations and advertising upcoming talks, retreats, and prayer groups in the community.

1. 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 May Carmel Moran
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
ALTAR
10th
May
Mary Duffy
Teresa Kelly
17thMay
Frances
Kelly
Emile
Feehily
9th May
10th May
16th May
17th May
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
Jean Jordan
Joe Casey
Carraroe N.S.
Carraroe N.S.
Gerry Quinn
Deirdre Kelly
Mary Rose Casey &
Maureen Casey
Mary Davey
Martin F Scanlon&
Mary C Scanlon
Sheila Murphy &
Christy Murphy
Maureen Mc Cabe
Maura Mc Moreland
Mary Harkin
Collectors
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
J Kelly
F Mc Cabe
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
J Kelly
F Mc Cabe
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7:30pm John Gilmartin (Anni)
Sun 9:30am Maureen & Kevin Davey (Annis)
Sun 11:30am Get Well Intention
Mon/Tue No Morning Mass
Tue 7:00pm Adoration with Prayers for the Family
Wed 10:00am
Wed 7:00pm Children at Prayer in the Cathedral
Thur 10:00am Mass of Thanksgiving
Fri 10:00am
Sat 7:30pm Margaret & Patrick McLoughlin (Annis)
Sun 9:30am Christy, Al and Sheila Murphy (Annis)
Sun 11:30am Martin Burke (Anni)
Vocations to Diocesan Priesthood
Let us continue to pray for Vocations to the priesthood in our diocese.
Prayer cards are available at the Church Bookstand. Anyone interested in
a vocation should contact Fr. Jim at 071-9162136.
St John’s Church Carraroe
Parish Newsletter
Sunday 10th May 2015
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm
Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
Children at Prayer
On the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary the Children's Rosary takes place in the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception beginning at 7:00pm. Our school will be
involved in the event. All are welcome to come along.
Resurrection Garden - At the Altar
During May we remember the Holy Family, Jesus,Mary and Joseph. Our Garden of
Resurrection invites you to light a candle, say a prayer and remember your family.
Carraroe Parish
Carraroe parish Spring Clean will be broadcast on Sky Chanel 191 at 6.30 pm
Tuesday 12th May. Please tune in and see people of Carraroe removing 3.4 ton of
litter and illegal dumping form our beautiful area.
Come to the Quiet – Galilee Retreat House
Over the lakes in Boyle, Young Adults (25+) are invited to an evening of Quiet
Reflection Communing with God in Nature at Galilee Retreat House, Boyle, Co.
Roscommon. Friday, May 15th,7.30 to 9.30pm Contact: Patricia Kelly – 087-2873854
Eucharistic Holy Hour
For Life will take place this Monday the 11th May in St. Bernadette's Chapel,

2. Rockwood Parade, Sligofrom 7.30pm until 8.30pm. Please come & join us in praying
for the protection of the unborn child.
First Holy Communion
Congratulation to the boys and girls who receive First Communion on Saturday in
our parish. We wish them every blessing in the furore.
Carraroe and District Regeneration Association (CADRA)
A meeting will be held on Thursday May 14th at 8.30pm in Community Centre to
discuss the entry of our area into the National Tidy Towns 2015 competition. We
would appreciate your support and welcome your ideas. We look forward to meeting
you and hearing your ideas at the meeting.
Dead Theologians Society
A new youth group for teenagers takes place every Wednesday at 7.30pm in St
Bernadette's Chapel, Rockwood Parade, Sligo for teenagers between the age of 12-
18yrs. It is wonderful opportunity for our young people to deepen their knowledge
and understanding of our Catholic faith in a fun and dynamic way. For any inquiries
please contact Aisling on 086-1500387.
Divine Mercy Novena
The Divine Mercy novena takes place every Friday in our Church beginning
at 3:00pm. Information booklet at the Church Bookstand.
Sligo Social Services
Need donation of Children's cloths and bed linen. Donations can be left in the front
office in Charles Street from 9:30am -5:30pm Monday to Friday.
Family Prayer in Carraroe Church
Family Prayer continues with Adoration on Tuesday beginning at 7:00pm. This is an
important opportunity to pray for your family.
Tobernalt Holy Well
The various shrines at the Holy Well remind us of our path
through this world. In prayer and reflection we are encourages to come along in the
quiet of the day, light a candle and say a quiet prayer before God.
Church Bookstand
New Selection of DVD'S
Moses - OldTestament prophet and Law- Maker with Ben Kingsley.
Thomas - The life of Doubting Thomas and more
Abraham - The story of the Father of Faith
Joseph - Husband of Mary - His story
Angels - Interesting articles from ourdiocese
Vocation Cards - Including prayers for the young and vocations
Marriage is Important - Understand the Change YOU are Called to Make
1. The Proposed Amendment The Referendum is proposing an Amendment to Article 41
of the Constitution by inserting a newclause as follows: “Marriage may be contracted
in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to theirsex”.
2. What is Article 41? Article 41 is specifically about family. It’s the Article in which the State
pledges itself to uphold and guard with special care the institution of marriage on which the
family is founded. In it the institution of marriage and family are inextricably (inseparably)
linkedandany change in definition has implications forboth, and for society at large. The
Family “is the necessary basis of social order and indispensableto the welfare of the Nation and
the State” (Art. 41.1.2°). “The State pledges itself to guard with special care the institution of
Marriage, on which the Familyis founded, and to protect it against attack” (Art. 41.3.1°).
3. The CatholicPerspective The CatholicChurch in Ireland “respects the views of people who
think differently to us, trusting that our sincerely held views, grounded in faith, will also be heard
and respected. We come to this debate believing that the union of a man and a woman in marriage,
open to the procreation of children, is a gift from God who created us ‘male and female’. Reason
also points to the truth about human sexuality that makes the relationship between a man and a
woman unique. Mothers and fathers bring different, yet complementary gifts and strengths into a
child’slife”. (Irish CatholicBishops, Marriage is important, Reflect before you change it, April
2015. See www.irishbishops.ie)
4. Is it not an equality issue? Onemight argue in favour of this amendment by asking “Is this
change not simply a way of allowing two people in a homosexual relationshipto publically say ‘I
love you, I do and get married.’”? Surely two people who are in love, regardless of theirgender
are entitledto that?
While marriage certainly includes theseaspects of love and the public expression of that love, it
has other intrinsicaspects which have deep and profound implications forsociety. By changing
the definition of marriage we would undermine the fundamental right of children to have a
fatherand motherand have access to them. We would break the link between marriage and
procreation. We would change our understanding of motherhood, fatherhood and parenthood,
of the extendedfamily and the whole intergenerational context of family andmarriage. We have
no one to represent this viewin Government, but we have a voice, the voice which will speak in
the ballot box. Let us protect marriage in our society and church. Marriage is between a man
and a woman. Why change it?
Marriage is important - Reflect before you change it
The following points are taken from Marriage is important – Reflect before you change it, the
pastoral statement from the bishops of Ireland which was publishedafter theirSpring 2015
general meeting: We respect the views of people who think differently to us, trusting that our
sincerely heldviews, grounded in faith, will also be heard and respected. Mothers and fathers
bring different, yet complementary gifts and strengths into a child’s life. We ask the people of
Ire-land to considervery care-fully the profound implications which this constitutional
amendment would have on the family environment andon our under-standing of parenthood.
Why is marriage so important?
In marriage, a woman and man promise love and fidelity to each other, for the rest of their
lives. Not knowing what lies aheadthey nevertheless make a commitment that they will continue
to love each otherwhatever comes. While we know that theircommitment may break down and
know also the sorrow that this can bring, we also recognise that many couples live that marital
commitment faithfully.
Married love provides a stable and nurturing environment, where children receive the most
important and lasting education of all: how to be a member of a family and of society. Any
proposal to redefine the meaning andpurpose of marriage on which the family is founded, by
enabling the relationshipof a same sex couple to also become a marriage, is based on the
assumption that marriage - which has always been recognisedas the natural, primary and

3. fundamental unit group of society – has nothing unique about it, and on the assumption that
marriage can be stripped of that social standing without obscuring its irreplaceable social role.
From The Meaning of Marriage pastoral statement, see full text on www.meaningofmarriage.ie