1) Mass times are provided for the parish for the next two weeks, with some Masses moved to the Holy Well for Garland Weekend. 2) Parishioners are asked to notify those who are housebound about a Mass broadcast on 107FM and to donate children's clothes to social services. 3) A reflection is provided on the history and significance of the Tobernalt Holy Well, where Garland Weekend celebrations will take place.

1. Sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM. No
Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the housebound Newsletter
for
know about this service in your area. the
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ROSARY for the month of July Frances Kelly two Weeks
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
21st July 7.30pm Paddy Loughlin ALTAR
SOCIETY
Joanne Mullane &
Mary Harkin
O Mc Lean
G Price
Parish Newsletter Sunday
22 nd July 2012
22nd July 9:30am Jean Jordan Nuala Flanagan J Moran
Carmel J Feeney
Moran, Paula Rochford Nevin F Mc Cabe
11:30am Ann Mc Gowan Marian &Rose Casey J Kelly Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Barrett Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm
28th July 8:00pm Lisa Jordan Tom mc Gowan O Mc Lean
Maureen Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Marie Mulligan G Price
Davey, Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466
29th July 6:00am Carol Kearney Aine Moran J Moran
Kathleen Teresa Kelly J Feeney Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
10:00am Mary Gilligan
Henry, Kitty Kitty Doyle F Mc Cabe
12:00 Imelda Henry
Doyle J Kelly
Tobernalt Holy Well - Reflection for Garland Weekend
4th Aug
Marie Kathleen Noonan August
7.30pm Fergal Kelly
O'Connor, Katherine lynch C Murphy Tobernalt is a natural spring well situated in a primeval forest. Known locally as the
5thAug 9:30am Joe Casey Brid Blake J Scanlon
Mary Duffy, Holy Well, this was once a location for pagan worship. However, tradition holds that
11:30am Ann Mc Gowan Leo & Maura Marren J Mc Moreland
Margaret St Patrick evangelised pagans at this place and there is strong evidence that he
G Quinn
Feeney baptised, celebrated Mass and ordained priests at the Holy Well.
11th Aug 7.30pm Paddy Galvin Joe Scanlon
Frances
12th Aug 9:30am Eugene Moran C Murphy Garland Sunday celebrations evolved from the pagan festival of Lughanasa - the feast
Kelly, Emile J Scanlon
11:30am Mary Hough
Feehily of harvest thanksgiving. It is therefore a fusion of Christian and Celtic tradition.
J Mc Moreland
G Quinn Garland Sunday may still serve as an occasion for thanksgiving but now has a
Joe Scanlon Christian dimension. Many generations have worshipped God on this holy ground
and in penal times the Holy Well provided a place for secret worship.
Although Catholic emancipation enabled Catholics to once again worship in Churches
All Collectors invited to help out on Garland Weekend and Chapels, many continued to flock to Tobernalt for private devotions. Mass has
Six collectors needed for each Mass been celebrated every year at Garland Weekend with the exception of 1922 when
Mass was cancelled due to the Civil War.
Sligo Social Services Like the natural spring water ever present at Tobernalt the faith continues to flourish
Require children's clothes and second had school uniforms in good condition. Please in the hearts of every pilgrim. The living waters of the risen Lord brings healing and
leave them into the Social Services Centre, Charles St. Sligo. Tel: 071-9145682 renewal to those who visit this sacred and historic site. Next weekend we journey in
prayer and reflection. Let us pray for good weather and a joyous celebration.
Church Bookstand Tobernalt - A Place of Prayer
St, Francis Xavier - Reflections from the Saint Tobernalt Holy Well invites the visitor to pray and reflect. The invitation to pause and pray,
St. Bernadette of Lourdes - The life of the Saint light a candle or gently walk around the grounds is promoted and encouraged by the various
Africa/Far East - News and views shrine to: The Holy Family, St Anne, the Crucifixion Scene, the Lourdes Grotto, the Stations of
the Cross and the Mysteries of the Rosary.
Diocese of Elphin - Book on the story of our Diocese Also, the Mass Rock and the High Altar is a reminder of our faith journey and the sacredness of
Holy Well Books- History and Heritage both old and new our spiritual history. The many candelabras allow the visitor to light a candle in prayer and
petition and to offer a final prayer as they leave the sacred soil of Tobernalt with a wish and a

2. prayer to return shortly. No Newsletter for the Next two Weeks
Reflection - Our Holy Well
Please Note: Mass times vary this week. Check the Newsletter. Pilgrim walk softly, this is holy ground.
All Masses next Weekend take place at the Holy Well. Please note times of It has been made holy by the feet of generations
programme below. Who came here to worship God,
Garland Weekend Newsletter available at Church Bookstand. Please take one home. To hear Mass,
Mass Times & Intentions To honour Our Lady,
Sat 7:30pm Bridget & James Henry ( Anni) To pray for their needs and for peace.
Sun 9:30am Mickey Begley (Annis) Here are the memories of a poor, persecuted people,
Sun 11:30am Jim Connelly (Rec Dec)Dec of O' Hara Family- Finn Corrigan (Annis) They braved death to come,
Mon/ Tue No Morning Mass
They walked barefoot through the woods
Wed 10:00 am
Thur 10:00am To worship in secret.
Fri 6:00/7:00pm Adoration in Preparation for Garland Weekend Here are the memories of hunted priests,
Fri 7:00pm Mass for Garland Weekend Offering Mass in this hallowed place.
Saturday28th July: At the Holy Well Will their suffering and sacrifices be in vain?
7:30pm Evening Mass - Baptism They have handed on a torch-
Sunday 29thst July: At the Holy Well Let us keep that torch alight.
6:00am Dawn Mass - A Sacred Heritage with traditional pilgrimage
10:00am Morning Mass - Honouring the Holy Well Tobernalt Holy Well- Books
12:00noon Mass with Prayers for Healing & Anointing of the Sick Prayer Book.....History & Heritage......Mass Cards & Bouquets......
Please Note: on this weekend NO MASS in CARRAROE CHURCH Books and Cards based on the Holy Well are now available at the following outlets, Church
Bookstand in Carraroe, Veritas or Liber Bookshop, Sligo. Please promote the story of the
Mass Times 30th July - 5th August Holy Well by purchasing these books.
Mon 30th Aug - Thur 2nd August No Morning Mass Holy Well Web Site
Fri 3rd August The Holy Well Web Site is available at www.holywellsligo.com This site contains the story
Fri 6:00-7:00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament of the Holy Well with many reflections and pictures. Let your friends abroad know about
Fri 7:00pm Danny Henry ( Mt. Mind) our site.
Sat 7:30pm Nicholas Tancred & Dec. Members Derry Group Walk to Knock
Sun 9:30am Jack McCormack ( Anni) We wish the Derry group every blessing as they arrive in Knock on Sunday morning.
Sun 11:30am Kay & Denis Feehily (Annis) The group stayed in Carraroe on Friday night and celebrated Mass in the Church on
Friday evening.
Bereaved
Vocations to the Priesthood We extend our prayer and sympathy to the family of Hugh Quinn, Carrowkeel, especially
his son Vincent, Kilkenny, Sister Peggy Donagher, Carrowkeel and brother Pat Quinn
The Elphin Diocese is actively seeking men who are interested in Diocesan Priesthood. Dromahair whose funeral took place on Friday. Also Edmund Henry, Carraroe and we pray
Please see the new poster at our notice board at the back of the church. for his wife Marice and family whose funeral took place on Saturday
Lord grant them eternal peace and rest in your home.
Carraroe Community Centre Recent Weddings
The centre is available for rent during the Summer period. Congratulation to Sharon Isaac and Andrew Gannon, Strandhill Road who were
Contact the Parish Office for further information. married in Carraroe on Friday. We wish them every blessing in the future.
Our Church
Please tidy up your Missalette after Mass and leave it at the end of the seat. Your help Youth Adults - Invitation - Mass on Wednesday at 7:00pm
and support is appreciated Young adults aged between 18 and 30 are invited to take part in the Elphin Diocesan
leg of the pilgrimage walk from Lough Derg to coincide with the Knock Summer
Parish Choir Festival. The Elphin leg takes place on Wednesday 25th July and will start at
Are always looking for new members. Practise on Friday evening at 7:30pm for the Cliffoney Church at 11:30am walking to Carraroe Church and finishing there with
Parish Choir and on Sunday at 11:00am for the Folk Choir. Would YOU like to help the celebration of Mass at 7:00pm. You can also join the walk along the way at
out? Rathcormac Church at 3:30pm. Contact Frank at 087-9880690 or Stephanie at

3. 087-9907946 to register