1) Mass is available on 107FM for those who are sick or housebound. Listeners should tune their radios before Mass starts and let others know about this service. 2) The document provides schedules for readers, Eucharistic ministers, and intentions for Masses on various dates. It also includes announcements about upcoming parish events such as a Christmas carol service and nativity play. 3) The parish thanks contributors to the St. Vincent de Paul collection, which raised €1889.

1. Sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM. ALTAR
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Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the housebound Frances Kelly,
know about this service in your area. Emile Feehily
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ROSARY for the Month of December Angela Hession Scanlon
Mary Dunbar
Mary Kivlehan
Collectors
Readers Eucharistic
Ministries
Parish Newsletter
15thDec 7.30pm Gerry Quinn Ann Hickey & P Gorman
Mary Rose Casey E Moran
16th Dec 9:30am Mary Gilligan J Keegan
Sunday 16 th December
Frances Kelly
11:30am Carraroe N.S. R Henry
Maureen Casey & Mary
B Murphy
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Davey
P Gorman
E Moran
22nd Dec 7:30pm Carraroe N.S. Martin F Scanlon J Keegan
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
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23 Dec 9:30am Fergal Kelly Margaret Feeney Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm
R Henry
B Murphy Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
11:30m Jean Jordan Sheila & Christy Murphy Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
Christmas Carol Service
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7:30pm Jim Gallagher & Nell Coyle (Anniv) St John’s Church, Carraroe
Sun 9:30am Eddie Spellman (Rec Dec) Saturday 22nd December 2012
Sun 11:30am Mary McGarty (Anniv) After 7:30pm Mass
Mon No Morning Mass A time of prayer, reflection and song
Tue 10:00am Celebrating the Christmas season.
Wed 10:00am
Thur 10:00am
Fri 10:00am
Gift of God
A Christmas Nativity
Sat 7:30pm Michael & Paddy Scanlon (Annivs) At Tobernalt Holy Well Sligo
Sun 9:30am Jimmy & Lily Mulligan & Teresa Tully (Annivs) Sunday 16th December 2012 at 5:00pm
Sun 11:30am Mary McGarty (Anniv) Step back in time on Holy Ground and experience the beauty of Christmas in one of
Christmas Masses Sligo’s most well-beloved pilgrimage site. It will be a simple depiction of the Nativity
Mon 24th 8:00pm Christmas Vigil Mass story by candlelight with narration, music and song throughout.
Tues 25th 9:30am Kathleen & Brian Hynes (Annivs) Please come along.
Tues 11:30am Paddy Casserley (Anniv)
Wed 26th – Fri 28th No Morning Mass Thank You from St Vincent De’Paul
The Sligo Area Council of the Society of Saint Vincent De’Paul extends its
sincere thanks to all the contributors to the Christmas Church Gate Collection.
The amount collected was €1889.

2. €100 of if payment is received by the 1stFeb.2013 €50 off if deposit (€200) is received by 1 st Feb
2013For further details contact Martin Scanlon@0719145491
Third Sunday of Advent – Gaudete Sunday Advent Reflection from Glenstal
Gaudete means ‘Rejoice’. During the otherwise penitential season of
Advent, the readings on the third Sunday of Advent emphasise the Just before athletes step out on the track at the Olympic Games
joyous anticipation of the Lord’s. they go into what is known as the “call room” where they wait
All of us can be like John the Baptist, to be summoned to the start line for what may be the most
Preparing the way for Jesus Christ in our families,
important race of their lives.
Among friends, in schools and workplaces, I have worked at five Olympics and my impression of the call room is a
Preparing a space in our hearts for love. place where I have witnessed some of the giants of the sport humbled and
silenced by tension, stress fear and anticipation in their final waiting
Allow time these days for prayer, moments.
For moments taken in a busy day,
Like stopping in the busy traffic,
Athletes always feel better when the race gets going, because those minutes
And just remembering that Jesus is near. waiting in a confined room with the strong smell of liniment and the razor
Take time for friendship, for love, for care, sharp tension can be painfully and often detrimentally long.
For those activities that grow our friendship and love In a place so quiet – yet full of coiled energy- I tend to the final needs of the
With the people who mean a lot. athlete and observe every movement. Be they African, European or Asian,
Take time these days for the poor,
the majority of athletes spend those final moments before the race praying
For ensuring someone’s Christmas
Will be better because of your generosity. for the perfect performance. I know that if I were taken into a call room and
told that I had only minutes to live; my final request would be to get down
Then the songs will be full, on my knees to pray forgiveness and to give thanks. G Hartmann.
And gifts will be reminders of love.
Then the love for God and other
Parish Envelopes & Calendars
Will come to birth at Christmas
Over 1000 calendars and envelopes have been distributed around the Parish.
Christmas with the Celtic Tenors If you have not yet received your envelopes (or corrections need to be
The Celtic Tenors will perform in St Brigid’s Church, Corhowagh, Ballisodare on Sunday made) please contact the Parish Office at 071-9162136. Extra copies of the
23rd December at 8:00pm. Tickets @ €20 may be purchased from Keaneys High St., 071- Parish calendar are available at the bookstand at the back of the Church for
9143150; Toolans Ballisodare, 071-9139259, Collooney Pharmacy 071-9167117 and from only €3.
Basil Love 086-8253531.
Bookstand at the back of the Church – New Selection Reclaiming Tax from Revenue
Tobernalt Holy Well History Book – The story of the Holy Well. New copies €10 So far 29 of approx 100 forms that we posted out have been returned. Thank you
All I Ask is that You Love Me – An adoration companion book for this. Please note that if you have NOT been using the envelope system and
2013 Parish Calendar – Only €3, a nice Christmas gift. have donated €250 to our Parish in 2011 YOU CAN STILL fill out the form that
Praying the Rosary – Leaflets on the Rosary detailing the various mysteries
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book – Novenas and reflections. Copies only €5 allows us to claim further money from Revenue. These forms (called CHY2 forms)
Far East – Christmas pudding, The Letter are available at the doors of the Church. They are also available to download from
A Shower of Blessings – Becoming open to God’s transforming power through daily prayer. www.revenue.ie. If you require assistance please contact the Parish Office at 071-
Assorted books, prayer cards and more also available. 9162136 or Carraroe@holywellsligo.com.
Parish pilgrimage to Fatima 2013
Parish pilgrimage to Fatima takes place from 13th-20th June 2013(ex Dublin) Parish Calendar for 2013
7 nights in the Recinto Hotel Spiritual Director: Fr Jim Murray Parish information.... prayers.. Sts. Days.. Beautiful photogrpahy Reflectionsand more
Cost: €699-all in. Early Booking offers €150 off if payment is received by the 14 th Dec 2012

3. Some copies of our Parish Calendar for 2013 are now availabe at the
Church Bookstand. You may like to sent copies to family or friends
abroad. Copies only €3.

4. Some copies of our Parish Calendar for 2013 are now availabe at the
Church Bookstand. You may like to sent copies to family or friends
abroad. Copies only €3.

5. Some copies of our Parish Calendar for 2013 are now availabe at the
Church Bookstand. You may like to sent copies to family or friends
abroad. Copies only €3.

6. Some copies of our Parish Calendar for 2013 are now availabe at the
Church Bookstand. You may like to sent copies to family or friends
abroad. Copies only €3.