This document appears to be a parish newsletter containing schedules and notices for church services and events in Carraroe, Ireland for late July. It includes the schedule of masses and ministers for July 16th through July 24th. It also announces upcoming events like the launch of a new history book on the Tobernalt Holy Well, a cultural music parade as part of the Morrison Festival, and a visit from the Derry Group who will stop to celebrate mass during their annual walk to Knock. The newsletter provides various notices about church collections, book sales, and volunteer opportunities.

1. Date Mass
Times Readers Eucharistic Collectors Rosary
Ministers
July 16 th 7:30 Mary Frances O Mc Lean Month of July
Keegan Kelly Gerry Price
Mary Rose Frances Kelly
Casey
July 17 th 9:30 Philomena
Burke
Maureen
Casey
J Moran Altar Society Parish Newsletter
11:30
Gerry Quinn Mary Davey
J Feeney
F Mc Cabe
Kitty Doyle Sunday 17th July 2011
Maureen Davey
Martin F J Kelly
Scanlon
Kathleen Henry Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm
July 23 th 7:30 Mary Mary C O Mc Lean
Gilligan Scanlon Gerry Price Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Margaret Marie O’ Connor Phone: 071-9162136 Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com
Feeney Mary Duffy Mobile: 087-8198466 www.holywellsligo.com
Margaret Feeney
July 24 th 9:30 Eugene Sheila J Moran
Moran Murphy
Tobernalt – A Short History
11:30 Niamh Casey Christy J Feeney
Murphy F Mc Cabe Tobernalt is a natural spring well situated in a primeval forest. Known
Kathleen J Kelly locally as the Holy Well, this was once a location for pagan worship. However,
McGetrick tradition holds that St. Patrick evangelised pagans at this place with strong
evidence that St. Patrick baptised, celebrated Mass and ordained priests at
Mass Times & Intentions the Holy Well.
Garland Sunday celebrations evolved from the pagan festival of Lughanasa -
Sat 7:30 pm Bridget Henry (Anniv) the feast of harvest thanksgiving. It is therefore a fusion of Christian and
Celtic traditions. Garland Sunday may still serve as an occasion for
Sun 9:30am Richard A Mc Carty
thanksgiving but now with a Christian dimension. Many generations have
(Anniv)
worshipped God on this holy ground and in penal times the Holy Well
Sun 11:30am Jack Mc Cormack (Anniv)
provided a place for secret worship.
Mon No Morning Mass
Tue 10:00 am
Although Catholic emancipation enabled Catholics to once again worship in
Wed No Morning Mass
Churches and Chapels, many continued to flock to Tobernalt for private
devotions. The first Mass since penal times was celebrated at Tobernalt in
Thur 10;00 am
1921. Since then Mass has been celebrated every year at Garland Weekend
Fri 7:00 pm Mass with the Derry Group
with the exception of 1922 when Mass was cancelled due to the Civil War.
Sat 7.:30 pm Madeline Jackson(Anniv)
Like the natural spring water ever present at Tobernalt the faith continues to
Sun 9:30 am Michael(Mickey)Begley
flourish in the hearts of every pilgrim. The living waters of the risen Lord
(Anniv
bring healing and renewal to those who visit this sacred and historic site.
Sun 11:30 am Thomas& Mary Henry
(Anniv)

2. . Church Bookstand Elphin Diocese Tobernalt Holy Well – Garland New History and Heritage Book
Africa-April 2011-Focus on Nigeria. Do you feel called to the Priesthood? Weekend
Far East- April 2011 Fire in my heart The Elphin Diocese is actively seeking
Sunday Spirit -6CDs featuring various men who feel called to serve God as a
subjects-only €15.Tobernalt Holy Well Diocesan Priest. Information booklets My first and abiding
Prayer Book – A selection of prayers and cards available at the Church impression of
and reflections.Tobernalt History and Bookstand. Contact your local Priest Please note all Masses will take place Tobernalt is that God speaks powerfully
Heritage – Story of the Holy Well for further information. Applications at the Holy Well on Garland to the human soul through nature, a
Parish Calendar for 2011 – With are now being accepted for the New Weekend, 30-31st July. No Masses in veritable presence of the Creator in His
Prayers, reflections and photographs. Year in September. Carraroe Church on this weekend. creation. The rocks and trees, the
Also: A number of books are available Some details of the programme are moisture-infused air: it is a feast for the
from Anne, a Lay Apostle. Medjugorje Irish Centre outlined below. Full details in senses. Peace is there because He is
The New 2011 Tobernalt Holy Well Every month for a year the Irish Newsletter next week. there. Tobernalt counteracts the
History and Heritage Book will be Centre is giving away accommodation busyness of life with silence and it is
launched at the Garland Weekend for up to 4 people. Text the word Friday 29th July: In Carraroe His silence that permeates the soul.
Celebrations. pilgrim followed by your name and Church (Extract from the new book)
address and county to 53030. In Honour of the Holy Well A new History and Heritage book will
Sligo Leader Partnership Web Site: www.med-irishcentre.com 6 - 7pmAdoration of the Blessed be launched at the Garland Weekend
Our Church Sacrament Celebrations. The book is considerable
The above organisation is sponsoring a enlarged with many stories,
six-month scheme on starting your Please tidy up your Missalette after 7:00pm Mass in Preparation for the reflections, news items and poems with
own business. If you are long term un- Mass and leave it at the end of the weekend an extended number of photographs.
employed, have a self-employment seat. Your help and support is Many hours of research, reflections
idea and eligible for FAS Community appreciated Saturday 30th July: At the Holy Well and exploration have helped to form
Employment they would like to hear the contents of the book. It will be
form you. Information and application DATE FOR YOUR DIARY 7:30pm Evening Mass - Baptism presented in an A5 format in full
form from 071-9120636 or can be colour and will form a unique history
downloader from www.nextmove.ie Riverbrooke Cross-Border Initiative of the Holy Well for both the local
are pleased to invite you to join us in community and all visitors.
Sunday 31st July: At the Holy Well
Sligo Social Services Riverstown on Saturday July 30th
st
2011 for our cultural music parade as Recent Baptism
Book sale on the 1 of each month
6:00am Dawn Mass – Congratulations to Adrian and Sinead
from 9am – 11:30am in the Basement part of the Morrison Festival.
Music will be provided by, Sligo Pipe A Sacred Heritage O’Connor, Collooney, Co. Sligo and
shop. Charles Street.
Band, Samboeire Samba Band, 10:00am Morning Mass - we welcome Finn Domhnall into the
Brookeborough Pipe Band, and the Honouring the Holy Well Christian Community with
Tax Return for our Church 12:00noon Mass with Prayers Godparents Darren O’ Toole and
Extended date award winning Murley Silver Band
from Fivemiletown in Co. Tyrone. for Healing Muireann O’ Connor.
Please help support our Parish by A display of Irish Dancing will also
take place. The afternoon begins with Derry Group – Friday 22nd July
submitting a reclaim of tax form. Ministries in our Church
music on the Diamond at 2.30 pm with On Friday our Parish welcomes the
Information booklet and Application form
available at the back and side of the the parade starting at 3 pm from Sligo Derry Group as they stop off with us
If you area involved in a ministry in our on the annual walk to Knock. The
Church. No private information is folk Park. Church, please regularly check your list
required and our Church will benefit from Each Band will stop and play at the group will spend the night in the
for the time that you are helping out. New
your generous response. Please return Diamond. A great afternoon is parishioners are needed for Reading,
Community Centre and School before
your form by the end of July.
promised. joining the Altar Society and helping as continuing on the journey to knock.
Collectors at the weekend Masses. Thank They will celebrate Mass in our
you for you help and support church on Friday evening at 7:00pm.