The document provides information about Mass times and intentions for a local parish. It includes schedules for readers, Eucharistic ministers and the altar society for upcoming Masses. It also lists intentions for weekday Masses and notes an adoration service on Tuesdays. Additional notices include information about a parish newsletter, history book project, community center availability and various prayer groups.

1. 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 January Frances Kelly
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
ALTAR
SOCIETY
18th
Jan
Mary Kivlehan
Mary T Scanlon
Mary Dunbar
25th
Jan
Angela Loughlin
Evelyn Kilcullen
17th
Jan
18th
Jan
24th
Jan
25th
Jan
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
Mary Gilligan
Carraroe N.S
Jean Jordan
Fergal Kelly
Paddy Loughlin
Carraroe N.S
Catherine Lynch &
Brid Blake
Leo Marren
Maura Marren &
Vincent Dunbar
Pauline Jordan
&Mary Murphy
Anne Hickey
Margaret Feeney &
Frances Kelly
Collectors
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
J Kelly
F Mc Cabe
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
J Kelly
F Mc Cabe
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7:30pm Gerald, Margaret & Own Mullane (Annis)
Sun 9:30am Tom Tully (Anni)
Sun 11:30am Eileen Melly (Anni)
Mon/Tue No Morning Mass
Tue 7:00pm Adoration with prayers for the Family
Wed 10:00am
Thur 10:00am Eamon Gannon (Birthday Rem)
Fri 10:00am Get-Well Intention
Sat 7:30pm Joe Feeney (RIP)
Sun 9:30am James & Mary Hargadon (Annis)
Sun 11:30am Ann Lough (Anni)
Adoration for the Family
Adoration with prayers for the family continues on Tuesday evening
beginning at 7:00pm.
St Johns Church Carraroe
Parish Newsletter
Sunday 18th
January 2015
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: 087-8198466Websites:
www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
Tobernalt Holy Well
The winter months remind us that the Holy Well is subjected to the
many elements of the great outdoors. Yet, the invitation is to visit,
walk around the grounds and say a silent prayer during this winter
season.
Parish Envelopes
Please use our parish envelopes for 2015. If you need to make any changes,
please contact the parish office during the week. Your support is appreciated.
Parish History Book
Work is continuing on the Parish History Book. If you have any old
photographs, parish stories or other information, please contact Olivia Moran
at 086-3925369 or Fr. Jim at 071-9162136 All photographs will be returned.
Reflections regarding the local school, St. John's GAA and local community
events are most welcome.
Helping Out

2. John the Baptist - A Short History
John was born to aged Jewish parents, Zacharias and Elizabeth,
who were of a priestly family. Interestingly, Elizabeth was
related to Mary, the mother of Jesus. This devout couple lived in
the “hill country” of Judea, perhaps Hebron, a priestly city of
the region. On the occasion of Zacharias‟ exercise of his duty of
burning incense in the temple at Jerusalem (a once-in-a-lifetime
event for a priest), the angel Gabriel appeared to the elderly
gentleman, informing him that his prayers had been heard, and that his wife
would bear a son. One must necessarily infer that Zecharias had prayed for
such in earlier times, though Elizabeth was barren, and both of them now
were advanced in age Clearly, John‟s conception was miraculous; incidentally,
he was about six months older than Jesus. It was foretold that this child would
be filled with the Spirit of God, even from his mother‟s womb, and that he
would be reared under the strict code of the Nazirite, an indication of the
solemnity of his role in preparing the way for the world‟s Redeemer.
The Scriptures are silent as to the deaths of John‟s parents – though legend
has it that Zacharias was slain by Herod the Great, forcing Elizabeth to flee
with her babe into the wilderness area of Judea. Luke does say of John: “And
the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of
his showing unto Israel." This desert (or deserted) area “stretches from
Jerusalem and Bethlehem eastward some 20 miles down to the Jordan River
and the Dead Sea”; it is “a barren region of rugged hills and valleys." Here
John preached a Baptism of repentance and prepared the way for the Lord
coming into the world. Last week we meet him Baptising at the River Jordan.
Here Jesus was Baptised before he began his public ministry. John prepared a
way for Jesus in words and actions. The invitation for each of us is the same -
prepare a way for the Lord.
Community Centre
Some mornings and afternoons are available at the centre.
Please check with the Parish Office. Reasonable rates with plenty of parking.
Parent and Toddler - Continues on Monday mornings.
Exercise for the older adult - Continues on Wednesday mornings.
Weight Watchers classes for men and women every Thursday morning 9 to
10am and Thursday evening 7 to 8pm in Carraroe parish hall. Leader Ann
Keenan 0872362487
Divine Mercy
The Divine Mercy Novena takes place in our Church on Friday at 3:00pm. All
are welcome to attend. Copies of the Novena are available at the Church
Bookstand. Please come along and join our parish in prayer.
St. Michael‟s Family Life Centre
St. Brigid‟s Crosses: Half day workshop in St. Michael‟s Family Life Centre,
Church Hill, on Saturday 31st
January 10am-1pm where you can learn how to
make a variety of crosses from rushes and straw. Also included will be straw
„biddy‟ dolls and rush lights. Contact 071 9170329 for enrolment details.
Church Bookstand
Angelus - Diocesan News
Rosary Card - The Mysteries of the Rosary
The Meaning of Marriage - Bishops Document
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book - Novenas for health etc
Tobernalt History Book - The Story of the Well
Various Books on Prayers and reflections.
Please Note: Regrettably we have no more Parish Calendars for 2015. Thank
you for your support. Parishioners have sent our calendar to many parts of
the world including the United States and Australia.
Accord - Sligo
ACCORD Services Sligo offers a confidential and affordable professional
counselling service for marriage and relationship problems. For appointment
Phone: 071- 9145641 or e-mail: accordsligo@eircom.net We also provide Pre-
Marriage courses on a regular basis. These can be booked online at
www.accord.ie
Boston Tea Party Radisson Hotel on Saturday January 31st at 8pm.
A night for all St John's members and friends in the community to come
together to kick off the year in style. This will be a very enjoyable night for
friends to meet up and enjoy a great nights entertainment. Hosts are requested
for tables and all details are available by contacting John Greene at 086-
1005219.All club members are requested to make a huge effort to make this
night a big success for the St John's Club and the Carraroe community.
Church Missalette
Please return your Sunday Misalette to the end of the seat after Mass. Also,
please note that others may need your Sunday Misalette at a later Mass, so
please leave it in a useable manner. Your support is appreciated.
Recent Baptisms
Congratulation to Alan and Sheena 'O Dowd, Rathanna, on the baptism of
Croia Rose and Fionn Shay. We wish them every blessing in the future.
Godparents were George McKinney, Phyllis McLoughlin, Frank and Angela
'O Dowd.