This document provides the schedule of masses, readers, eucharistic ministers, and other events at St. John's Church in Carraroe for the weeks of December 18th and December 25th. It includes the times for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day masses, as well as notices about the annual GOAL mile, altar society work night, knights of St. Columbanus, baptisms, prayer for the family, vocations, parish envelopes, Tobernalt Holy Well, and items available at the church bookstand.

1. Readers
17th Dec7:30pm
18th
Dec 9:30am
11:30am
Vigil Mass
24th
Dec
8:00pm
25th
Dec 9:30am
11:30am
Eucharistic
Ministries
Mary Murphy &
Anne Hickey
Margret Feeney
Frances Kelly &
Mary Rose Casey
Maureen Casey
Mary Davey
Mary C Scanlon
Maureen Mc
Cabe
Sheila & Christy
Murphy
Maura Mc
Moreland
Mary Harkin
Nuala Flanagan
Readers
Mary Hough
Carraroe N.S
Mary Gilligan
Mary Mc
Goldrick
Carraroe N.S
Jean Jordan
Altar S
18th
Dec
Mary Duffy
Teresa Kelly
25th
Dec
Frances Kelly
Emile Feehily
Collectors
Dec
G Kelly
E O Loughlin
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
G Kelly
E O Loughlin
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
G Kelly
E O Loughlin
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
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 December Carmel Moran
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7.30pm Michael Kiernan (Anni)
Sun 9.30 am Michael & Paddy Scanlon (Annis)
Sun 11.30am Martin Burke (RIP)
Mon/Tue No Morning Mass
Wed 7.00pm Tony Sweeney (Mt. Mind)
Thur 10.00am Mary McGarty (Anni)
Fri 10.00am Nicholas Tancred (RIP)
Christmas Mass
Sat 8.00pm Paddy Casserly (Anni)
Sun 9:30am Kathleen & Brian Hynes - Jean & Pat Jordon (Annis)
Sun 11:30am Our Parish
St John's Church,
Carraroe
Parish Newsletter
Sunday 18th December 2016
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm mass
Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com
www.holywellsligo.com
Please Note : The Christmas Vigil Mass takes place at 8.00pm
please note the change.
The annual GOAL MILE takes place on Tuesday 27th December at
IT Sligo Athletics Track from 12-1pm. Please come along to run, walk or jog
and support this very worthy cause.
Church Flowers
The beautiful flowers that are part of our Church through the
year are an ongoing expense for our Church so especially at
Christmas we would appreciate your financial support.
If you would like to help, please drop your envelope into the collection
or to the sacristy or presbytery during the week.
Thank you for your support.

2. Lost and Found
A wedding ring was found at the Holy Well.
Call into the Sacristy after Mass for more information.
Christmas Crib
Our Christmas Crib is as usual situated at the front of the
Church. Here we have the story and journey of Christmas in
vivid colour. We can focus on the images of Mary, Joseph and
the baby Jesus, the persons of the shepherds and wise men and
unite our own story with the presence of God in our world. Sincere
thanks to Martin Francis Scanlon and Damien Scanlon for all their
hard work in preparing our crib. Please visit after Mass or during the
week.
Altar Society
A work night in preparation for Christmas will take place
next Tuesday at. All members of the Altar Society are invited
to come along and help with the preparations.
Knights of St. Columbanus
The organisation welcomes men who are in full communion with the
Catholic Church, who would wish to bring to the service of Christ their
talents and skills. Details from Martin at 087 - 2572920 or see the
Church Notice Board.
Carraroe Eucharistic Minsters
Please note the new list for Eucharistic Minsters is now available in the Sacristy after
Mass. The rota begins after Christmas. Thank you for your support.
Recent Baptism
Congratulation to Cian and Nicola Fox, Ballintogher
On the Baptism of Bobby Cian.
Every blessing in the future.
Family Carers Ireland Looking for a career in the care sector? Family Carers
Ireland are providing the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Award in 2017 in or around your area
based on demand. One day topic specific workshops also available.
For more info contact the training unit on 0579322920.
St. Enda's National School
Our school will be going on Holidays this Thursday. We wish
them a happy Christmas and blessed New Year. During the
Christmas holidays school grounds are private property and not open
to the public. CCTV is in operation on a 24 hours basis in the interest of
safety and security.
Prayer for the Family
Eucharistic Adoration for the family has concluded for
Christmas. Thank you to all who have supported the Holy
Hour during the year. It will resume in the New Year.
Diocesan Vocations
The future of the Church as regards priests and religious rests in your hands.
Explore your vocation to the priesthood by contacting Fr. Jim Murray at 071-
9162136 or Fr. John Coughlan at 071-9662012, Or
email vocations@elphindiocese.ie
Parish Envelopes & Calendar
If you have not received a Parish Envelope and Calendar for 2017 or your
details are incorrect, please contact the Parish Office. Please use the
Parish Envelopes throughout the year.
Tobernalt Holy Well
The Holy Well is a wonderful place to visit during Christmas. Here we can
focus on the image of the Holy Family grotto or ponder on the Mysteries of
the Rosary during this sacred season. Please consider visiting with family or
friends over the Christmas period. The history of the Holy Well is now
available at the Church Bookstand at only €5 per copy.
Church Bookstand
Parish Calendar - Calendar for 2017 with local images - €5 to help with printing costs
Gangland to Promised Land - London gangster and his conversion story
Tobernalt Holy Well - Copies for only €5 - Limited Edition
Tobernalt Prayer Book - Reflection on Our Lady
Ascension CD- Assorted religious music
Anna - Lay Apostle - Assorted Books
New Selection of Books, pamphlets and Cards available each week