The document is a parish newsletter from St. John's Church in Carraroe, Ireland. It provides information about mass times, upcoming events like the Festival of Faith and a day of prayer and praise. It also includes announcements about first communions, a visit to the Tobernalt Holy Well as part of the Festival of Faith, and bereavements. Parishioners are asked to support the Trocaire appeal and provide photos for a new parish history book.

1. ne 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 May… Carmel Moran
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
ALTARSOCIETY
18th
May
Angela Loughlin
& Evelyn
Kilcullen
25th May
Carmel Moran
Marian Barrett
17th
May
18th
May
24th
May
25th
May
7:30am
9:30am
11:30am
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
Mary Gilligan
Tommy Mc Manus
Carraroe N.S
Carraroe N.S
Ann Mc Gowan
Lisa Jordan
Maureen Mc Cabe &Maura
Mc Moreland
Mary Harkin
Nuala Flanagan &Paula
Rochford Nevin
Rose Casey & Tom Mc
Gowan
Aine Moran
Teresa Kelly &Kitty Doyle
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
MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS
Sat 7:30pm Martin Davey (Anni)
Sun9:30am Margaret & Patrick McLoughlin (Annis)
Sun 11:30am
Festival of Faith – Morning Mass 10:00am
Mon 10:00am
Tue 10:00am
Tue 3:30pm Meeting at Tobernalt Holy Well
Wed 10:00am
Thur 10:00am
Fri 10:00am
Sat 7:30pm O’Boyle & Kilfeather Family (Dec Members)
Sun 9:30am Kevin Gormally (Anni)
Sun 11:30am Alphonsus & Kathleen Murphy, William & Christian Bushell (Annis)
Church Bookstand
Is My Life Relevant? – Exploration of our life in the relation to faith
God’s Way of Salvation – The Bibles Response
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book – Easter Prayers and Reflections
Tobernalt Holy Well History Book – The story of the Holy Well
Money for books/ Cards etc should be left in the money box at the Bookstand.
St Johns Church CarraroeSt Johns Church Carraroe ParishParish
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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
Festival of Faith -19th
– 23rd
May
Festival of Faith will takes place this week in Sligo lead by members of the Ember
Team. Information Booklet is now available at the Church Bookstand, back or side
door. Please take a programme home after Mass. Our parish will be involved in the
Following:
Moring Mass – 10am: Members of the Embers team will speak at the morning Mass.
Tobernalt Holy Well – Tuesday 20th
May at 3:30pm.
Meeting at the Holy Well with short History of the Holy Well, Prayers and Music. Please
Note the Dates.
Tax Reclaim Forms
If you have an outstanding form for 2013, please return it to us as soon as
possible.
Day of Prayer
Takes place on 31st
May in Knock Shrine. Speaker will be Fr. Kilian Byrne,
Foyer of Charity. Information: 087-1198594. www.foyerofcharity.ie
First Holy Communion
Congratulation to the boys and girls who received First Communion on

2. Saturday. We wish them every blessing in the future.
Garden of Resurrection – Visit and Pray
Our Easter Garden of Resurrection is at the front of the altar. It celebrates the
message of Easter – the reality the cross is not the end but a new beginning. Our
garden of life reminds us of the Resurrection and the importance of recognising the
risen Lord on the road of life. This week let us pray for peace in our hearts and for a
deeper faith in God.
Parish Information
We are continuing to work on the new history book of our Parish. This book will
reflect the wide history of our community, Church, School, G.A.A., Holy Well and
beyond. If you have old photographs from parish or school events, please contact the
Parish office. All photographs will be returned. Also, historical stories, folklore, or
reflections on the parish and wider community in the past would be very helpful.
Festival of Faith
This week we are invited to take part in the Festival of faith in the Sligo area. Various
events will take place in our Churches and at three historical sites which includes the
Holy Well on Tuesday next 20th
May at 3:30pm. The week will be lead by members of
the Ember team. Look out for the caravan which will move around the cluster. Also,
the petition book which is part of the week of prayer and Unit 19 in Johnston Court
which is open to all visitors. This week the invitation is to come away for a few days
from the economy, elections and government and find some hope in the presence of
Jesus in our lives. The theme for the week is out and about for Jesus. Brochures
available at the back and side door of our Church. Envelopes to support costs for the
week are also available at the back and side door. Your support is appreciated.
Prayer and Praise
A day of prayer and praise will take place in the Knights of Columbanus Centre on
Sunday 25th
May beginning at 3:00pm. Information from Ursula Troddyn
at 085-7765294.
Divine Mercy
Novena to the Divine Mercy takes place every Friday in Carraroe Church beginning
at 3:00pm. All are welcome to attend.
Bereaved
Please remember in your prayers the soul of Noel Browne, Glencar and Letterkenny,
mother of Gabriel Browne, Tonaphubble, whose funeral took place last week.
Parish Baptisms
Congratulation to Edel and Stephen Carty, Tonaphubble and we welcome Leah Clare
into the Christian Community. God parent were Aidan Carty and Donna McElhill.
Baptism course for all who are preparing for Baptism takes place on the third
Thursday of each month in the Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo. Contact the
parish for further information.
Accord – Sligo
Accord is now taking bookings for pre-marriage courses taking place later this year.
Please contact Mary at 071-9145641 for more information. Web Ste: www.accord.ie
The pre-marriage course should be booked at least four months in advance.
Tobernalt Holy Well
ON Tuesday 20th
May we are invited to make a special effort to visit the Holy Well as
part of the Festival of Faith Week in Sligo. The afternoon will be made up of a short
history of the Holy Well, Music and reflections.
Trocaire Appeal – Return your Contribution
Please return your Trocaire box or envelop this week. You can put a contribution in
an envelope and mark it “Trocaire”. Thank you to all who have returned the box or
envelope.
Baptism/ Confirmation Certificates
Due to demand a request for Baptism/ Confirmation Certificates normally takes up to
one week. Normal donation is €10.
Vocations to Diocesan Priesthood
The Elphin Diocese is now accepting enquires from prospective men who
may wish to join Diocesan Priesthood in our Diocese. Further information
from our Diocesan Vocation Director, Fr. Jim Murray. The new study year
for students begins in August.
Epilepsy Ireland
Date: Tuesday May 27th
.Venue: Clarion Hotel, Sligo
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Guest Speaker: Sinead Murphy,
Medjugorje – May Message : “Dear children, also today, in a special way, I desire to
call you, through this time, to pray for my intentions and my plans that I desire to realize with
the world, with this parish, and with my Church. Dear children, pray and be persevering in
prayer. Thank you also today for having responded to my call.”
The Sligo Co Fleadh takes place in Riverstown on the June Bank holiday
weekend (Fri May 30- Sun June 1). Trad Concert Fri 9pm in Community Hall,
outdoor Céilís on Sat & Sun 9pm in the Diamond. Competitions all day Sat & Sun.
The Vintage Day (national event) in Riverstown on Sat 1 June is a day out for all the
family. All welcome. Céad Míle Fáilte do tach éinne. Enquiries: 086 858 9040 or 086
670 7329.

3. The dates of Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann are Sun 10 Aug to Sun 17 Aug. If you can
provide beds for B&B please ring the Fleadh Office at Sligo Co Council Tel. 071 9111
444 or email info@fleadhcheoil.ie