This document is a parish bulletin that provides information about upcoming masses, events, and notices for the local community. It includes the mass times and intentions for the week, notices about First Communion and a Confirmation, fundraising events, and requests for support of the parish through charitable donations and tax reclaim forms.

1. 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
SOCIETY
11th
May
Carmel Moran
Marion Barrett
18th
May
Kathleen Henry
Kitty Doyle
11th
May
12 th May
18 th May
19th
May
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30m
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
Carraroe N.S.
Tommy McManus
Verona Ryan
Gerry Quinn
Carraroe N.S.
Joe Casey
Vincent Dunbar & Pauline
Jordan
Mary Murphy
Ann Hickey & Frances Kelly
Mary Rose Casey &
Maureen Casey
Mary Davey
Martin F Scanlon & Mary C
Scanlon
Collectors
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
J Feeney
J Kelly
F Mc Cabe
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
J Feeney
J Kelly
F Mc Cabe
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
Sat 7:30pm Edward & Agnus Loftus (Annis)
Sun 9:30am Ellen Tarpey (Anni)
Sun 11:30am Jack Kenan (Anni)
Mon/Tue No Morning Mass
Wed 10:00am
Thur 10:00am
Fri 10:00am Brian McDermott (Anni)
Sat 11:00am First Holy Communion
Sat 7:30pm James & Bridget Henry (Annis)
Sun 9:30am Margaret & Patrick McLoughlin (Anni)
Sun 11:30am Alfoncis & Kathleen Murphy
William & Christina Bushell (Anni)
Church Bookstand
Vocation Cards – Variety of cards with prayers and reflections
Video – Reflecting on Vocations
Alive – Church News
Angelus – Diocesan and Parish News – Many items by our Bishop
Diocesan Book – The story of our Diocese – only €20. Copies in Sacristy
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book – Easter Prayers and Reflections – only €5
Tobernalt Holy Well History Book – The story of the Holy Well and more - only €10
Selection of Books from Anna Lay Apostle
Parish Newsletter
Sunday 12 th
May 2013
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
9:40am Reflection – The Ascension
In Matthew’s gospel, moments before his Ascension, Jesus told
his followers very simply: “Go therefore and make disciples of all
nations.” He urged them to baptize, to teach, to carry on the
work that he has begun. But his first direction was so blunt, so
direct, and clear: “Go.” The world is waiting. Act on what I have
taught you, Jesus said. Put it into practice.
But the account in Acts offers another challenge – to the
disciples, and to us. After the disciples watched Jesus disappear
into the clouds, two men appeared. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing there
looking at the sky?”
In other words: what are you waiting for?
The apostles were not supposed to spend their time staring nostalgically at the stars, awaiting
Christ’s return. There was work to do. There was a world waiting to be converted. They left
the mountain, went into the city, and launched the greatest missionary undertaking in human
history.
It seems to me that Christ’s first word at that moment was a simple command to us all: “Go.”
Go – and transform the world.
Go – and pick up those who have fallen.
Go – and heal those who are hurting.
Go – and love those who have been forgotten.
Or: as the dismissal puts it at the end of Mass: “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord with your
life.”The disciples did that. So did countless others. Think of some of the saints on our
calendar. Remember the feast of St. Isidore the farmer, who lived it while ploughing the fields
in Seville. St. Damien, who lived it among the lepers of Hawaii.

2. I think of modern heroes: people like Fr. Gregory Boyle, living it among the gangs of Los
Angeles, offering them job training and opportunity and hope; and Jean Vanier, dwelling
among the mentally disabled in Canada; and Dorothy Day, who saw Christ every day in the
poor and downcast who showed up at the door of the Catholic Worker house on Manhattan’s
lower East Side.
Some of us today will leave this church after Mass and return to work. We have trains to catch
and meetings to attend and bosses to deal with and deadlines to meet. But there is other work to
be done, too — the great commission that all of us are charged with carrying out.
How will we do that? How will we heed Christ’s order to “go”? How will we make the ordinary
job of living transcend – and ascend?
Put simply: How will we raise our lives to God
Community Centre
The Centre is available for booking on Mornings/Afternoons and some evenings. Please
contact the Parish Office for more information.
Tobernalt Holy Well
Our religious history is celebrated at the Holy Well. We recall St. Patrick who came to
Ireland and the dark year of penal laws in our country. This week visit and pray on this
sacred soil.
Year of Faith – Carraroe Parish
Special events will take place in the Sligo Parishes to mark the year of faith. This special
week will begin on 19th and conclude on 27th May. Full details in a pamphlet which is now
available at the back and side door of our Church and also at the bookstand. Please take a
copy home as we invite you to be part of this historic week in the Sligo area. Our Parish
will participate in the programme on 21st May beginning at 3:30pm with some short
prayers in the Church, followed by a pilgrimage walk to the Holy Well.
Please note this day in your diary.
Tax Reclaiming for Charities Shortly we will be sending our forms for 2012 reclaim of
tax on your generous contribution to the Church. All you need to do is sign the form when
you receive it and return it to us as soon as possible. Conditions are you should be a PAYE
worker and paid at least €250 to the Church in the year. Your help and support is needed
and appreciated.
Confirmation
Congratulation to the 37 boys and girls who received the Sacrament of
Confirmation in our Parish last week. We wish them every blessing in
the future.
Defibrillator in Our Parish
Fundraising for a defibrillator in our parish will take place on Thursday 6th June
with a table quiz in Molly Fultons beginning at 8.00pm. If you would like to
help or make a donation towards this project, please contact Fr. Jim after Mass.
At least €3,000 is needed
Foyer of Light Charity and Love
Year of faith five day silent retreat given by Fr. Kilian Byrne in Newry- Athenry- Cork-
Letterkenny. Thurles. France – Knock for Youth. Detailed brochure from Mai Keating. Tel:
041-9819074. Email Donnelly.hugh@virgin.net
Year of Faith – Prayer Card
Prayer card for the year of faith and to celebrate the Sligo Cluster of Parishes is now
available at the back and side door. Please take a copy home and use the prayer during the
day.
Fashion and Variety Show
St. John's GAA Club and Carraroe NS are holding a Fashion and Variety Show in the Sligo
Park Hotel on Thursday the 23rd of May at 7.30pm. Please come and support and make it a
great community night out.
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion will take place in our Parish next weekend.
Please remember the boys and girls in your prayers.
Irish Guide Dogs
Musical concert in aid of Irish Guide Dogs in the Clarion Hotel On Saturday 18th of May at
8pm. 20 local artists will perform on the night. Music to suit all tastes. Please support.
Sunday Collection – 4th May 2013
Envelopes €1062.40
Loose Change € 368.73
Please continue to support our Sunday Collection. Unfortunally contributions have dropped
in the last few months as economic times get more difficult. However our Church depends
on your help and support. Give a little, it will help a lot.
Holy Hour
A holy hour with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and rosary will take place on
Monday 13th May at 7:00pm, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, to unite with
Pope Francis, on the occasion of the entrustment of his pontificate to Our Lady of Fatima,
by Cardinal Polycarpo, of Portugal. Please come along to celebrate this unique occasion.
The World Needs Christ – Christ Needs You
Have you considered serving the Elphin Diocese as a Priest? If you feel you may have a vocation to
Diocesan Priesthood, please contact your local priest or Fr. Jim Murray, Carraroe, Sligo. Tel: 071-
9162136..
PARISH BULLETIN
The Diocese of Elphin will host the Celebration of Marriage on Sunday June 30th
at 3pm in the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Sligo. Couples celebrating 10th
, 15th
, 20th
, 25th
, 30th
,
40th
, 50th
or 60th
anniversaries are encouraged to attend this special Mass where they will receive a
blessing from Bishop Christopher Jones plus an anniversary candle and certificate. Couples
celebrating other anniversaries are also welcome to attend. Following the Mass, the celebration
will continue with a meal in the Southern Hotel, Sligo. You are invited to come along to thank

3. God for your gift of Love and Commitment. For further details of registration please contact St.
Michael’s Family Life Centre, at 071-9170329 or stmichaelsfamilylifecentre@eircom.net