This document provides information about Mass times and intentions for a local parish church in Carraroe, Ireland. It includes the schedule for Masses during Lent and announcements about upcoming religious events and activities in the community such as Lenten reflections, a Catholic youth conference, and a past pupils reunion at a local college.

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 March Jimmy Keegan
Readers &Eucharistic Ministries
ALTAR
22nd
Mar
Kitty Doyle
Kathleen
Henry
29th
Mar
Mary Duffy
Teresa Kelly
21st
Mar
22nd
Mar
Passion
Saturday
28th
Mar
Passion
Sunday
29th
Mar
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
Paddy Galvin
Carraroe N.S.
Carol Kearney
Reader
Carraroe N.S
Passion
MaryMcGoldrick
(narrator)
Fergal Kelly
Reader
Deirdre Kelly
Passion
Joe Casey
(narrator)
Imelda Henry
ReaderMary
Keegan
Passion
Eamonn Boylan
(narrator)
Lisa Jordan
Paula Rochford Nevin
& Rose Casey
Tom McGowan
Aine Moran
&Teresa Kelly
Kitty Doyle & Gerry
Price
Catherine Lynch
Leo Marren & Brid
Blake
Collectors
P Gorman
E Moran
J Keegan
R Henry
B Murphy
P Gorman
E Moran
J Keegan
R Henry
B Murphy
Fifth Sunday of Lent Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7:30pm Francis Kelly (Anni)
Sun 9:30am Rita Ward (Rec Dec)
Sun 11:30am Paddy Nicholson (Anni)
Mon/Tue No Morning Mass
Wed 10:00am Sean Lynch (Anni)
Thur 10:00am
Fri 10:00am
Sat 7:30pm Bridie Henry (Anni)
Sun 9:30am Margaret Neary (Anni)
Sun 11:30am Tom Gilmartin & Bea Ryan (Annis).
St John’s Church Carraroe
Parish Newsletter
SUNDAY 22nd MARCH 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
Lenten Reflection on the Mass
Lenten reflections on the Mass given by our cluster Catechist, Colette Furlong will
continue in the Fr. Curley room, Community Centre continuing on Wednesday 25th
March. This week the reflection is on the final part of Mass. Tea/Coffee served after
the talk.
Catholic Youth Conference
Saturday 21st March in the Gillooly Hall beginning at 10:00am. Contact Ann at 085-
1324616 for further information. The theme is "If Mary were but Known".
Freedom for Addiction
Is an addiction controlling and ruining your life?Community Cenacole, Knock,
Co.Mayo. Further information from Jean 087-2687040 or Damien at 086-
0644662 for further information.
Holy Mass in Honour of the ANNUNCIATION will be celebrated on
Wednesday March 25 Th in SLIGO CATHEDRAL@. 7 pm .This is a Beautiful
Opportunity to Celebrate with Joy our Lady's 'Yes' to be the Mother of GOD.
Please come and Join us in this Celebration & invite your Family and Friends to
come with you.
Helping Out

2. 24 HR SILENT EUCHARISTIC VIGIL for the Sanctity & Protection of
Marriage & Family and Life will take place on Wednesday March 25 th( Feast of the
Annunciation from 8 am to Thursday 26 th 8am.Venue: Sligo Cathedral Chapel Of
Perpetual Adoration .All are encouraged to come and Pray for this very important &
Special Intention. If you would like to sign up for an Hour Please Contact Angela on
(086)3342289.please Tell Family and Friends
Reflection: Today's Gospel reading is taken from the Gospel of John. We are reading
much further into John's Gospel than we have for the past two weeks. Chapter 12 of John's
Gospel is a preparation for the beginning of the passion narrative to follow. Jesus has just
raised Lazarus from the dead—an important sign in John's Gospel, which inspired many
people to believe in Jesus. This event also marks the turning point in Jesus' conflict with the
Jewish authorities. John's Gospel tells us that the Sanhedrin met after this event and made
plans to kill Jesus. In the 12th chapter of John's Gospel, Jesus is anointed at Bethany and enters
Jerusalem in triumph. We again see evidence of the significance of the raising of Lazarus to this
event; John reports that the crowds also gathered to see Lazarus. Following his triumphant
entry into Jerusalem, Jesus predicted his suffering, death, and Resurrection and prepared his
disciples to believe in the salvation that his death would accomplish. Using the metaphor of the
grain of wheat, Jesus presented the idea that his dying would be beneficial. He also taught that
those who would be his disciples must follow his example of sacrifice. This theme will be
repeated in John's account of the Last Supper, when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples as an
example of how they must serve one another.
The final section of today's Gospel might be read as John's parallel to the
agony in the garden. Unlike the Synoptic Gospels, the Gospel of John does not record
Jesus' anguished prayer in the garden of Gethsemane before his arrest. Although comparable
words are found in today's reading, Jesus gives a confident response to the question he raises
when asking God to save him from his impending death. After announcing his conviction that it
is for this purpose that he came, a voice from heaven speaks, as if in answer to Jesus' prayer.
This voice, like the one heard at Jesus' baptism and at Jesus' Transfiguration—events reported
in the Synoptic Gospels but not in John's Gospel—affirms that God welcomes the sacrifice that
Jesus will make on behalf of others. In John's Gospel, Jesus teaches that this voice was sent for
the sake of those who would believe in him. In today's Gospel, we also hear Jesus speak about
the cosmic framework against which we are to understand his passion, death, and Resurrection.
Through his death and Resurrection, Jesus conquered Satan, the ruler of this world. In this way
the world is judged, but the judgment is not condemnation. Instead, through Jesus' dying and
rising, salvation is brought to the world.
St Angela’s College Sligo
Activity Camps 2015. Free shuttle bus Sligo to College daily. 2 Week Pre Junior Certificate
Irish Camp; Robotics Camp; Alternative Summer Camp; Adventures with Art in the Outdoors.
For full information check out our website www.cll.ie/activitycamps or call 071 9143580 or
email info@cll.ie
Church Bookstand
Africa - News items for March /Vocation Cards - prayers for vocations in our diocese
St. Martin - St. Patrick/Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book - Stations of the Cross/ The
Rosary /Tobernalt History Book - St. Patrick - his story
Various Books and cards also available including Anna, sign of the times literature.
Family Life Centre Sligo The Miscarriage Association of Ireland – Sligo Branch,
will be having their next meeting on Thursday the 26th
March at 7.30pm. All welcome
Accord - Recruitment
ACCORD, the Diocesan Agency for Marriage and the Family is looking for people to
train as Associate Counsellors for client work and for Facilitators for Marriage
Education Services in our Centre in Sligo. If you are interested please contact the
Accord Office at 071-9145641 or email: accordsligo@eircom.net
Rediscovering Catholicism
In every age the Church experiences problems and difficulties. Our time is no different.
The solutions to the problems that plagues our lives and the Church is unchanging and
singular. Quotation from Rediscovering Catholicism which explore the importance of
the Catholic faith in modern Ireland. Copies of the book will be available to all
parishioner during the Easter period.
St Marys College -Past Pupils Reunion 2015
This year our Past Pupils Re-union is being held on Saturday April 25th 2015, from 5p.m –
7:30p.m. Past pupils who were at any stage members of the classes who sat their Leaving
Certificate in the years 1955, 1965, 1975, 1985, 1990 (25 years), 1995 and 2005 are invited to
attend. Further information is available on our website at smcb.ie and on the St Marys College
Facebook Page.
Sligo Co. Fleadh, Tubbercurry, 2015 -
Closing date for Fleadh entries is Tuesday 31st
March,
Please forward entries before closing date to Co. Secretary , Teresa McCormack, Altvelid,
Ballintogher, (071)91 64250 Entry forms available from music teachers and on Fred Finn web
page- fredfinn.ie
Carers Association
Wish to recruit a Volunteer Young Carer Support Worker for the Sligo area. The Volunteer
will be responsible for piloting a Young Carer Programme in Sligo. They will work with the
local schools and youth projects to identify Young Carers and their needs, and will set up
supports using the systems developed by The Carers Association. We are seeking an initial 6
month commitment from the volunteer for 2-4 hours a week. For more information or to apply
please phone Padraig on 0579370208 or email youngcarers@carersireland.ie
Prayers for the Family
Please note that Prayer for the family on Tuesday at 7:00pm has finished until after
Easter. Thank you to all who have attended. Please watch for the start date in April
and come along.
Tobernalt Holy Well
During March we honour the story and history of our faith as we celebrate St.
Patrick. The Holy Well in our parish is a firm reminder of the location where
St. Patrick explained the presence and power of the Trinity. This month visit
and pray or introduce a friend to this sacred location.
Web Site: www.holywellsligo.com
Altar Society Easter preparation will take place at 2:30 pm on Tuesday the 31 st
march 2015