Carraroe Church Sligo Newsletter

1. 16th Jan7:30pm
17th Jan 9:30am
11:30am
23rd
Jan 7:30pm
24th
Jan 9:30am
11:30am
Eucharistic Ministries
Mary Harkin&
Nuala Flanagan
Paula Rochford
Nevin
Rose Casey & Tom
Mc Gowan
Aine Moran
&Teresa Kelly
Kitty Doyle
Gerry Price
&Catherine Lynch
Readers
Imelda Henry
Carraroe N.S.
Gerry Quinn
Fergal Kelly
Deirdre Kelly
Carraroe N.S.
Altar S
Jan
17th
Mary Duffy
Teresa Kelly
24th
Jan
Frances
Kelly
Emile
Feehily
Collectors
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
F Mc Cabe
J Kelly
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
F Mc Cabe
J Kelly
The Sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM.Just tune your radio
before Mass. Reflective music every Sunday after the 9:30am Sunday
Mass.
Rosary for the month of January..... Frances Kelly
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7:30pm Thomas Greer (RIP)
Sun 9:30am Fr. Michael Gethins (RIP)
Sun 11:30am Eileen Melly (Anni)
Mon No Morning Mass
Tue 10.00am
Tue 7:00pm Adoration for our Family
Wed 10:00am
Thur 10.00am
Fri 10.00am Special Intention
Sat 7:30pm Denis & Mary Gormley (Annis)
Sun 9:30am
Sun 11:30am Joe Feeney (RIP)
St John’s Church Carraroe
Parish Newsletter
Sunday 17thJanuary 2016
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
Booking Masses
If you would like to book a mass for deceased family member please call into
the Sacristy after Mass. The 2016 diary is now available for all Mass bookings.
I'm The One For You
A Three Act Comedy by Jimmy Keary at the Hawks Well Theatre on 13th
February at 8pm. Adults €12.50. Children €10. Proceeds in aid of the Sligo
Social Services. Produced by the Skreen and Dromard Drama Group.
St. Michael's Family Life Centre
Enrolment for the following courses is now ongoing and will continue while
places are available. Please see our website www.stmichaelsfamilylife.com for
full details of all courses and services. Brochure is now widely available and
can be emailed stmichaelsfamilylife@eircom.net or collected at the centre.
Contact us on 071 9170329 to enrol or for further details of counselling
services and support groups
Adoration For the Family
Resumes after Christmas on Tuesday next at 7:00pm. in Carraroe
Church. All are welcome to come along.

2. Words from Pope Francis on Mercy
The mercy of God is not an abstract idea, but a concrete reality through which
he reveals his love as that of a father or a mother, moved to the very depths
out of love for their child.
Holy Door in the Cathedral - The pilgrimage to the Holy Door during this
Jubilee of Mercy is about accepting an invitation and making a decision. It is a
sign that you want to accept God’s invitation to know deeply God’s
forgiveness and care, which is at the heart of mercy, and to respond to Jesus’
instruction to His disciples – be merciful as your Father is merciful (Lk 6:36).
To support your decision to answer the call to renewal and to a fruitful
lifestyle of mercy, Pope Francis has made a Plenary Indulgence available to
you. To receive the Indulgence, the gift of God’s grace, proceed as follows:
 Cross the threshold of the Holy Door conscious that you are being met
by the Father who is merciful, resolving to becoming more merciful
yourself.
 Within 7 days participate fully in the sacrament of Reconciliation,
making a sincere confession, confident that your sin has been
completely wiped away and participate fully in the celebration of the
Eucharist.
 Be merciful like the Father through the Spiritual and Corporal acts of
Mercy as often as you can – more information on this will follow.
 Pray for the Pope’s intentions Our Father,3 hail Marys, Glory be)
Diocesan Priesthood
Be on the watch! Allow God to lead you in the ways of truth and
justice. How is God calling you to serve? (Jer.33:14-16) If you think
God is calling you to diocesan priesthood, call Fr. Jim Murray, 071-
9162136 or Fr. John Coughlan at 071-96-62012 or email
vocations@elphindiocese.ie for further information.
Sligo Leader Partnership Co
Course for those who would like to use the internet but have no previous
skills. Course is in Dromore West, Tubbercurry, Collooney and Grange. The
course comprises four two hour classes at a total cost of €20. Phone
David/Paul at 071-9141138 for further information.
Bereaved
Your prayers are requested for Kathleen Feeney, Kilmacowen, Ballisodare,
who funeral took place on Thursday/ We extend our prayers and
sympathy to Margaret, Kathleen, Pat, James and Carol. May
she rest in peace.
Social Dancing
Continues in the Community Centre on Wednesday's from 8:30-10:30pm.
Includes tuition for beginners, improvers in all kinds of dance. Refreshments
served. All are welcome.
Parish Flood Fund
So far this fund has raised over €3,000.This fund is still receiving some small
contributions and because of this a final figure of the total amount collected
will be given in the following weeks. Contribution have been made to those
that we know are in need in our area. If you need support or help from this
fund, please contact Fr. Jim in confidence. Please note the fund is now closed.
Sincere thanks to Michelle McGoldrick from our parish and school who
spearheaded the fund.
World Youth Day - Final Call
Takes place from 24th July - 2nd August in Krakow, Poland. Registration is
open to anyone between 18-35 years from our Parish. World Youth Day is an
international gathering of young people with the Pope Francis. It is an unique
opportunity to experience over 2 million young people coming together to
celebrate their faith, Please contact Fr. Jim for more information and for
sponsorship with the cost.
Divine Mercy
The Divine Mercy Novena continues each Friday at 3:00pm in Carraroe
Church. All are welcome to come along. Information leaflet available at the
Church Bookstand.
Tobernalt Holy Well
The winter season is very evident at the Holy Well. All around is the sense of
decay and death among the plants and flowers. Yet, in the flowing water and
wildlife we can see some sense of endurance that is also very evident at our
shrine.
Church Bookstand
Parish Calendar - Some Final Copies available
Tobernalt Holy Well - History Book in full colour
Tobernalt Holy Well - Prayer Book - Selection of Prayers and
Reflections
Angels - New format for the diocesan magazine
NEW selection of cards, pamplets and books at the Church Bookstand.
Books and Cards should be paid for at the Bookstand.