The document is a parish newsletter providing information about mass times, readings, intentions, and other parish events and notices for the week of December 22nd-30th. It thanks various members of the parish community who volunteer their time and service. It provides notices about upcoming baptisms, pilgrimages, and requests donations for Christmas flowers. The newsletter wishes parishioners a happy Christmas.

1. Sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM. ALTAR
SOCIETY
Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the Mary T
housebound know about this service in your Scanlon
area. Mary Dunbar
Mary Kivlehan
Breege Blake,
ROSARY for the Month of December Angela Hession Angela
Loughlin,
Evelyn
Kilcullen
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
Collectors
nd P Gorman
22 Dec 7.30pm Carraroe N.S. Martin F Scanlon
Parish Newsletter
23rd Dec 9:30am Fergal Kelly Margaret Feeney E Moran
11:30am Jean Jordan Sheila & Christy Murphy J Keegan
R Henry
24th Dec 8:00pm Paddy Loughlin Kathleen McGetrick& B Murphy
P Gorman
Sunday 23rdDecember 2012
Maureen McCabe Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Maura McMoreland E Moran
Joanne Mullane Mary Harkin J Feeney Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm
25th Dec 9:30am Carraroe N.S.
Kitty Doyle Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Brid Blake, Nuala Flanagan & R Henry Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466
11:30m Geraldine Lynch
Paula Rochford Nevin B Murphy Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
Mary Rose Casey &Tom P Gorman
29th Dec 7:30pm Tommy Mc McGowan
Christmas – A Living Reality
E Moran
Manus J Keegan
30th Dec 9:30am Jimmy Hughes John Paul II, in his Angelus message of 19th December 1999, explained that Christmas is
Marie Mulligan R Henry
11:30m Verona Ryan not simply the remembrance of the event 2000 years ago when, according to the Gospel,
Aine Moran & Teresa Kelly B Murphy
the power of God took on the frailty of a baby. It is really about a living reality that is
repeated every year in the heart of believers.
“The mystery of the Holy Night, which historically happened two thousand years ago
Mass Times & Intentions must be lived as a spiritual event in the ‘today’ of the Liturgy”, the Pope clarified. “The
Word who found a dwelling in Mary’s womb comes to knock on the heart of every person
Sat 7:30pm Michael & Paddy Scanlon (Annivs) with singular intensity this Christmas.”
Sat 8:00pm Carol Service
Sun 9:30am Jimmy & Lily Mulligan & Teresa Tully (Annivs) Gift of God – A Christmas Nativity
Sun 11:30am Michael John & Elizabeth O’Loughlin (Annivs)
Christmas Masses There was a large attendance at the Christmas Nativity play, Gift of God, at the Holy
Well last weekend. The event was very well received by members of the audience.
Mon 24th 8:00pm Christmas Vigil Mass Thank you to all who attended and a special thank you to the members of For Your
Tues 25th 9:30am Kathleen & Brian Hynes (Anniv) Souls Production. The last play staged at the Holy Well was in May 1958, in honour of
Tues 11:30am Paddy Casserley (Anniv) Lourdes.
Wed 26th – Fri 28th No Morning Mass
Sat 29th 7:30pm Margaret & Michael Kivlehan (Annivs) Goal Christmas Mile
Sun 30th 9:30am Bernard McGauran (Anniv) The annual GOAL charity Christmas mile run will take place from 12-
Sun 11:30am 1pm on Friday 28th December at the Sligo I.T. Athletics track. Please
come along and walk, jog or run a mile to support this worthy cause.
Thank You for your Support and Help

2. Thank you to the following members of our Community. They are just some of the
people who give their time, energy and commitment to our Church. All I Ask is that You Love Me – Prayers for Adoration
Sacristan/Caretaker: Evelyn Scanlon our Church Sacristan assisted by Mary Theresa. 2013 Parish Calendar – Extra copies available for only €3.
Praying the Rosary – Leaflets on the Rosary detailing the various mysteries
They help to prepare our Church for the many liturgical services and other events
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book – Novenas and prayers for the Holy Well. Copies only €5
during the year. A Shower of Blessings – Becoming open to God’s transforming power through daily prayer.
The following whom co-ordinate our various ministries: Tobernalt Holy Well History Book – The story of the Holy Well. New copies €10 Assorted books,
Choirs: Ray Cotter for his constant dedication to the Parish Choir and the Folk Choir. prayer cards and more also available.
Thank you to the various members of our Choirs for your time and energy during the
year. Donation for Christmas Flowers
Newsletter: Lavina Scanlon for consistent service with our Parish Newsletter: The arrangement of flowers that decorate our Altar throughout the year
Eucharistic Minsters: Gretta O’ Hart for co-ordinating the rota. Thank you to each is beautifully prepared by the Altar Society. If you would like to help with
Eucharistic Minister for helping in our liturgies. the cost of flowers, especially for Christmas, please place your donation
Altar Society: Maureen Davey for her efficiency and hard work throughout the past in an envelope and drop it in the Sunday collection or call to the Sacristy
year. A special thank you to each member of the Altar Society who keep our Church after Mass or the Presbytery during the week. Thank you for your support.
beautiful and tidy during the year for the various Liturgical services, especially at
Christmas and Easter. True Christian Christmas
Readers: John McGetrick for his good organisation and competent planning. To each Christmas isn't showy gifts
reader: a special thank you for your dedication to the word of God which includes the Or glittering decoration;
children from sixth class. It's honouring our Saviour, Jesus Christ
Parish Collectors: Joe Feeney for his quiet commitment and hard work. Thank you to In humble adoration.
all who help with our Church collections.
Parish Counters: All members who help with the Parish finances. It's serving those less fortunate,
Altar Servers: Thank you to the team of Altar Servers from our School co-ordinated by Meeting their needs before our own;
It's making sure at Christmas time
teacher Mairead Mc Tiernan.
That no one is alone.
If you would like to help out with any of the above ministries, please contact the
Parish Office. Your help is needed and appreciated. It's taking what we would have spent
Finally, I would like to wish all our Parishioners a peaceful and happy Christmas. May On things that no one needs,
these days of Christmas be a time of family and friends united in friendship. And using it to help someone
With service and good deeds.
Parish Calendar for 2013 – ideal Parish Gift Our Saviour showed us how to live
Parish information.... prayers.. Sts. Days.... Beautiful photography.. With charity, faith and service.
Reflections... and more It makes the holidays a joy,
Some copies of our Parish Calendar for 2013 are now available at the More peaceful, and less nervous.
Church Bookstand. You may like to sent copies to family or friends
abroad. Copies only €3. So let's remember Christmas is
About our Saviour's birth;
That's the way to happiness,
Parish Envelopes & Calendars The way to peace on earth
If the details on your Parish Envelopes are not correct please contact the Parish
Office at 071-9162136 or Carraroe@holywellsligo.com. Recent Baptism
Extra calendars are available at the bookstand at the back of the Church.
Don’t Forget Congratulation to Feargal and Ciara Reilly from Greenfort for the
Please return the CHY2 forms (available at the doors of the Church) with details of the
baptism of their child last weekend. We welcome Oscar Anthony Reilly
amount you have donated to our Church in 2011. By doing this we can claim further
into the Christian Community.
money from Revenue. If you require assistance please contact the Parish Office at
071-9162136 or Carraroe@holywellsligo.com.
Christmas Gifts
To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance.
Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima 2013 To a friend, your heart.
The Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima takes place from 13-20th June 2013 (ex-Dublin), 7 nights in the To a customer, service. To all, charity.
Recinto Hotel. Spiritual Director: Fr Jim Murray. Cost €699 all in. For further details contact To every child, a good example.
Martin Scanlon at Tel: 071-9145491.
To yourself, respect
Bookstand at the back of the Church – Christmas Selection

3. Thank you to the following members of our Community. They are just some of the
people who give their time, energy and commitment to our Church. All I Ask is that You Love Me – Prayers for Adoration
Sacristan/Caretaker: Evelyn Scanlon our Church Sacristan assisted by Mary Theresa. 2013 Parish Calendar – Extra copies available for only €3.
Praying the Rosary – Leaflets on the Rosary detailing the various mysteries
They help to prepare our Church for the many liturgical services and other events
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book – Novenas and prayers for the Holy Well. Copies only €5
during the year. A Shower of Blessings – Becoming open to God’s transforming power through daily prayer.
The following whom co-ordinate our various ministries: Tobernalt Holy Well History Book – The story of the Holy Well. New copies €10 Assorted books,
Choirs: Ray Cotter for his constant dedication to the Parish Choir and the Folk Choir. prayer cards and more also available.
Thank you to the various members of our Choirs for your time and energy during the
year. Donation for Christmas Flowers
Newsletter: Lavina Scanlon for consistent service with our Parish Newsletter: The arrangement of flowers that decorate our Altar throughout the year
Eucharistic Minsters: Gretta O’ Hart for co-ordinating the rota. Thank you to each is beautifully prepared by the Altar Society. If you would like to help with
Eucharistic Minister for helping in our liturgies. the cost of flowers, especially for Christmas, please place your donation
Altar Society: Maureen Davey for her efficiency and hard work throughout the past in an envelope and drop it in the Sunday collection or call to the Sacristy
year. A special thank you to each member of the Altar Society who keep our Church after Mass or the Presbytery during the week. Thank you for your support.
beautiful and tidy during the year for the various Liturgical services, especially at
Christmas and Easter. True Christian Christmas
Readers: John McGetrick for his good organisation and competent planning. To each Christmas isn't showy gifts
reader: a special thank you for your dedication to the word of God which includes the Or glittering decoration;
children from sixth class. It's honouring our Saviour, Jesus Christ
Parish Collectors: Joe Feeney for his quiet commitment and hard work. Thank you to In humble adoration.
all who help with our Church collections.
Parish Counters: All members who help with the Parish finances. It's serving those less fortunate,
Altar Servers: Thank you to the team of Altar Servers from our School co-ordinated by Meeting their needs before our own;
It's making sure at Christmas time
teacher Mairead Mc Tiernan.
That no one is alone.
If you would like to help out with any of the above ministries, please contact the
Parish Office. Your help is needed and appreciated. It's taking what we would have spent
Finally, I would like to wish all our Parishioners a peaceful and happy Christmas. May On things that no one needs,
these days of Christmas be a time of family and friends united in friendship. And using it to help someone
With service and good deeds.
Parish Calendar for 2013 – ideal Parish Gift Our Saviour showed us how to live
Parish information.... prayers.. Sts. Days.... Beautiful photography.. With charity, faith and service.
Reflections... and more It makes the holidays a joy,
Some copies of our Parish Calendar for 2013 are now available at the More peaceful, and less nervous.
Church Bookstand. You may like to sent copies to family or friends
abroad. Copies only €3. So let's remember Christmas is
About our Saviour's birth;
That's the way to happiness,
Parish Envelopes & Calendars The way to peace on earth
If the details on your Parish Envelopes are not correct please contact the Parish
Office at 071-9162136 or Carraroe@holywellsligo.com. Recent Baptism
Extra calendars are available at the bookstand at the back of the Church.
Don’t Forget Congratulation to Feargal and Ciara Reilly from Greenfort for the
Please return the CHY2 forms (available at the doors of the Church) with details of the
baptism of their child last weekend. We welcome Oscar Anthony Reilly
amount you have donated to our Church in 2011. By doing this we can claim further
into the Christian Community.
money from Revenue. If you require assistance please contact the Parish Office at
071-9162136 or Carraroe@holywellsligo.com.
Christmas Gifts
To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance.
Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima 2013 To a friend, your heart.
The Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima takes place from 13-20th June 2013 (ex-Dublin), 7 nights in the To a customer, service. To all, charity.
Recinto Hotel. Spiritual Director: Fr Jim Murray. Cost €699 all in. For further details contact To every child, a good example.
Martin Scanlon at Tel: 071-9145491.
To yourself, respect
Bookstand at the back of the Church – Christmas Selection

4. Thank you to the following members of our Community. They are just some of the
people who give their time, energy and commitment to our Church. All I Ask is that You Love Me – Prayers for Adoration
Sacristan/Caretaker: Evelyn Scanlon our Church Sacristan assisted by Mary Theresa. 2013 Parish Calendar – Extra copies available for only €3.
Praying the Rosary – Leaflets on the Rosary detailing the various mysteries
They help to prepare our Church for the many liturgical services and other events
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book – Novenas and prayers for the Holy Well. Copies only €5
during the year. A Shower of Blessings – Becoming open to God’s transforming power through daily prayer.
The following whom co-ordinate our various ministries: Tobernalt Holy Well History Book – The story of the Holy Well. New copies €10 Assorted books,
Choirs: Ray Cotter for his constant dedication to the Parish Choir and the Folk Choir. prayer cards and more also available.
Thank you to the various members of our Choirs for your time and energy during the
year. Donation for Christmas Flowers
Newsletter: Lavina Scanlon for consistent service with our Parish Newsletter: The arrangement of flowers that decorate our Altar throughout the year
Eucharistic Minsters: Gretta O’ Hart for co-ordinating the rota. Thank you to each is beautifully prepared by the Altar Society. If you would like to help with
Eucharistic Minister for helping in our liturgies. the cost of flowers, especially for Christmas, please place your donation
Altar Society: Maureen Davey for her efficiency and hard work throughout the past in an envelope and drop it in the Sunday collection or call to the Sacristy
year. A special thank you to each member of the Altar Society who keep our Church after Mass or the Presbytery during the week. Thank you for your support.
beautiful and tidy during the year for the various Liturgical services, especially at
Christmas and Easter. True Christian Christmas
Readers: John McGetrick for his good organisation and competent planning. To each Christmas isn't showy gifts
reader: a special thank you for your dedication to the word of God which includes the Or glittering decoration;
children from sixth class. It's honouring our Saviour, Jesus Christ
Parish Collectors: Joe Feeney for his quiet commitment and hard work. Thank you to In humble adoration.
all who help with our Church collections.
Parish Counters: All members who help with the Parish finances. It's serving those less fortunate,
Altar Servers: Thank you to the team of Altar Servers from our School co-ordinated by Meeting their needs before our own;
It's making sure at Christmas time
teacher Mairead Mc Tiernan.
That no one is alone.
If you would like to help out with any of the above ministries, please contact the
Parish Office. Your help is needed and appreciated. It's taking what we would have spent
Finally, I would like to wish all our Parishioners a peaceful and happy Christmas. May On things that no one needs,
these days of Christmas be a time of family and friends united in friendship. And using it to help someone
With service and good deeds.
Parish Calendar for 2013 – ideal Parish Gift Our Saviour showed us how to live
Parish information.... prayers.. Sts. Days.... Beautiful photography.. With charity, faith and service.
Reflections... and more It makes the holidays a joy,
Some copies of our Parish Calendar for 2013 are now available at the More peaceful, and less nervous.
Church Bookstand. You may like to sent copies to family or friends
abroad. Copies only €3. So let's remember Christmas is
About our Saviour's birth;
That's the way to happiness,
Parish Envelopes & Calendars The way to peace on earth
If the details on your Parish Envelopes are not correct please contact the Parish
Office at 071-9162136 or Carraroe@holywellsligo.com. Recent Baptism
Extra calendars are available at the bookstand at the back of the Church.
Don’t Forget Congratulation to Feargal and Ciara Reilly from Greenfort for the
Please return the CHY2 forms (available at the doors of the Church) with details of the
baptism of their child last weekend. We welcome Oscar Anthony Reilly
amount you have donated to our Church in 2011. By doing this we can claim further
into the Christian Community.
money from Revenue. If you require assistance please contact the Parish Office at
071-9162136 or Carraroe@holywellsligo.com.
Christmas Gifts
To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance.
Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima 2013 To a friend, your heart.
The Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima takes place from 13-20th June 2013 (ex-Dublin), 7 nights in the To a customer, service. To all, charity.
Recinto Hotel. Spiritual Director: Fr Jim Murray. Cost €699 all in. For further details contact To every child, a good example.
Martin Scanlon at Tel: 071-9145491.
To yourself, respect
Bookstand at the back of the Church – Christmas Selection

5. Thank you to the following members of our Community. They are just some of the
people who give their time, energy and commitment to our Church. All I Ask is that You Love Me – Prayers for Adoration
Sacristan/Caretaker: Evelyn Scanlon our Church Sacristan assisted by Mary Theresa. 2013 Parish Calendar – Extra copies available for only €3.
Praying the Rosary – Leaflets on the Rosary detailing the various mysteries
They help to prepare our Church for the many liturgical services and other events
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book – Novenas and prayers for the Holy Well. Copies only €5
during the year. A Shower of Blessings – Becoming open to God’s transforming power through daily prayer.
The following whom co-ordinate our various ministries: Tobernalt Holy Well History Book – The story of the Holy Well. New copies €10 Assorted books,
Choirs: Ray Cotter for his constant dedication to the Parish Choir and the Folk Choir. prayer cards and more also available.
Thank you to the various members of our Choirs for your time and energy during the
year. Donation for Christmas Flowers
Newsletter: Lavina Scanlon for consistent service with our Parish Newsletter: The arrangement of flowers that decorate our Altar throughout the year
Eucharistic Minsters: Gretta O’ Hart for co-ordinating the rota. Thank you to each is beautifully prepared by the Altar Society. If you would like to help with
Eucharistic Minister for helping in our liturgies. the cost of flowers, especially for Christmas, please place your donation
Altar Society: Maureen Davey for her efficiency and hard work throughout the past in an envelope and drop it in the Sunday collection or call to the Sacristy
year. A special thank you to each member of the Altar Society who keep our Church after Mass or the Presbytery during the week. Thank you for your support.
beautiful and tidy during the year for the various Liturgical services, especially at
Christmas and Easter. True Christian Christmas
Readers: John McGetrick for his good organisation and competent planning. To each Christmas isn't showy gifts
reader: a special thank you for your dedication to the word of God which includes the Or glittering decoration;
children from sixth class. It's honouring our Saviour, Jesus Christ
Parish Collectors: Joe Feeney for his quiet commitment and hard work. Thank you to In humble adoration.
all who help with our Church collections.
Parish Counters: All members who help with the Parish finances. It's serving those less fortunate,
Altar Servers: Thank you to the team of Altar Servers from our School co-ordinated by Meeting their needs before our own;
It's making sure at Christmas time
teacher Mairead Mc Tiernan.
That no one is alone.
If you would like to help out with any of the above ministries, please contact the
Parish Office. Your help is needed and appreciated. It's taking what we would have spent
Finally, I would like to wish all our Parishioners a peaceful and happy Christmas. May On things that no one needs,
these days of Christmas be a time of family and friends united in friendship. And using it to help someone
With service and good deeds.
Parish Calendar for 2013 – ideal Parish Gift Our Saviour showed us how to live
Parish information.... prayers.. Sts. Days.... Beautiful photography.. With charity, faith and service.
Reflections... and more It makes the holidays a joy,
Some copies of our Parish Calendar for 2013 are now available at the More peaceful, and less nervous.
Church Bookstand. You may like to sent copies to family or friends
abroad. Copies only €3. So let's remember Christmas is
About our Saviour's birth;
That's the way to happiness,
Parish Envelopes & Calendars The way to peace on earth
If the details on your Parish Envelopes are not correct please contact the Parish
Office at 071-9162136 or Carraroe@holywellsligo.com. Recent Baptism
Extra calendars are available at the bookstand at the back of the Church.
Don’t Forget Congratulation to Feargal and Ciara Reilly from Greenfort for the
Please return the CHY2 forms (available at the doors of the Church) with details of the
baptism of their child last weekend. We welcome Oscar Anthony Reilly
amount you have donated to our Church in 2011. By doing this we can claim further
into the Christian Community.
money from Revenue. If you require assistance please contact the Parish Office at
071-9162136 or Carraroe@holywellsligo.com.
Christmas Gifts
To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance.
Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima 2013 To a friend, your heart.
The Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima takes place from 13-20th June 2013 (ex-Dublin), 7 nights in the To a customer, service. To all, charity.
Recinto Hotel. Spiritual Director: Fr Jim Murray. Cost €699 all in. For further details contact To every child, a good example.
Martin Scanlon at Tel: 071-9145491.
To yourself, respect
Bookstand at the back of the Church – Christmas Selection