This document provides information about mass times and intentions, ministries, and other events at St. John's Church in Carraroe for Christmas 2017. It includes the schedule of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day masses, lists those serving in eucharistic ministries and as readers, and provides notices about the parish crib, calendar, and goal mile run. It also contains Fr. Jim's Christmas message thanking parishioners and volunteers, and notices about the parish choir, bereaved, tax reclaim forms, and the Holy Well at Tobernalt.

1. Readers
Mass Times
23rd Dec
7:30pm
X Mass Eve
24th Dec
9:30am
11:30 am
8:00 pm
X Mass Day
25th Dec
9:30am
11:30 am
30th
Dec
7:30
31st
Dec
9:30am
11:30 am
Eucharistic
Ministries
Mary Rose Casey
Maureen Casey
Mary Davey
Mary C Scanlon
Maureen Mc
Cabe
Maura Mc
Moreland
Mary Harkin
Nuala Flanagan
Sheila & Christy
Murphy
Rose Casey&
Tom Mc Gowan
Martin F Scanlon
Paula Rochford
Nevin
Aine Moran
Teresa Kelly &
Gerry Price
Readers
Joe Casey
Corey O Down
Edel Carty
Maura Mc Moreland
Carraroe N.S
Carol Kearney
John Hanbury
Lisa Jordan
Mary Mc Goldrick
Altar Society
24/25th
DEC
Kathleen Henry
Kitty Doyle
31st
Dec
Mary Duffy
Teresa Kelly
Collectors
G Kelly
E O Loughlin
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
G Kelly
E O Loughlin
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
G Kelly
E O Loughlin
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
Rosary for the Month ofDecember Carmel Moran
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7.30pm Michael & Patrick Scanlon (Annis)
Sun 9.30am Special Intention
Sun 11.30am
Christmas Eve-24th December
Sun 7.30pm Short Carol Service
Sun 8.00pm Paddy Casserley (Anni)
Christmas Day - 25th December
Mon 9.30am Kathleen & Brian Hynes, Jean & Patrick Jordon (Annis)
Mon 11.30am Our Parish
Tue/Fri No Morning Mass
Divine Mercy Novena
If you are free on Friday at 3pm why not join the Divine Mercy Novena in our
Church. Prayers and reflections offered in memory of the Divine Mercy. All
welcome.
ST JOHNS CHURCH
CARRAROE
PARISH NEWSLETTER Sunday
24th
December 2017
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm
Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pmMass
Priest: Fr Jim Murray,
Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136
Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com
www.holywellsligo.com
Christmas 2017
The Community Centre will be open for the Christmas Masses with a video
and audio link for the various ceremonies. Also, for the sick and housebound
our radio service is available at 107FM. Just tune your radio before Mass.
Parish Crib
The Parish Crib is at the front ofthe Altar and is a wonderful reminder
of the real message ofChristmas. The various scenes depict the true
story ofthis Christmas and the love ofGod for our world. Take the time
to visit and pray during the Christmas season,
Parish Calendar
Some copies ofour Parish Calendar are now available at the Church
Bookstand. You might like to send a copy to family or friends abroad. It
is present in colour with prayers and reflection for the NewYear.

2. The Annual Goal Mile - takes place on Wednesday 27th December at IT Sligo
Athletics Track from 12-1pm. Please come along to run, walk or jog and
support this very worthy cause
Christmas Message - Fr. Jim
A light shall shine upon us this day; for the Lord is born to us. And He shall be called
Wonderful, God, prince of peace, Father of the world to come; of whose reign there shall
be no end.
I would like to wish each parishioner a very happy, holy and peaceful Christmas and
blessings in 2018. Welcome to all who are visiting our Parish during the Christmas
Period. Thank you for attending and supporting our Parish during the year. Your
presence and participation is what makes our Liturgies so sacred and special.
Many people help out in our Parish during the year and I would like to take this
opportunity to thank them for their time and energy.
A special thank you to our sacristan Evelyn Scanlon assistedby Mary Theresa
Scanlon.
To the various people who help with our Parish Ministries, Readers, Eucharistic
Ministers, Altar Servers, Collectors, Counters and member of the Altar Society who
have set the tone and scene in our Church for the Christmas Season.
To the various Parish Co-ordinators of our ministries who organise and distribute
the various rotas during the year.
To Lavina Scanlon for producing our Parish Newsletter each week. Thank You.
To the individual members of the Parish Choir who add so much to our Liturgies
during the year. To the members of our Folk Choir which is so prominent at the
11.30am Sunday Mass.
A special thank you to Ray Cotter who co-ordinates both Choirs. .
Once again our Crib is situated at the front of the Altar, giving us the real message of
Christmas. . I would like to thank Martin F. Scanlon, Greg Kelly and Damien Scanlon
who worked so hard on this project.
I would encourage you to visit the Crib during the Christmas period.
Finally, with these heartfelt greetings,I ask Jesus,through his holy Mother, to bestow
on you and your household the beautiful blessings of Love in the heart, Peace in the
mind and Joy in the soul and with the assurance of a remembrance in prayer and
mass this Christmas and through the New Year.
sincerely
Help Us Remember
Loving God, Help us remember the birth of Jesus that we may share in the song of the
angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men. Close the door of
hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift
and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ
brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.
May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and Christmas
evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus'
sake. Amen.
Finance and Asset Manager
The Diocese of Elphin is seeking suitable candidates for the role of Finance and Asset
Manager. Advertisement and job description are available on www.elphindiocese.ie
Parish Choir
Both our Parish and Folk Choir are looking for new members. The Parish
Choir meets on Mondays for rehearsal and the Folk Choir on Sunday at
11.00am. If you can sing please join and support our liturgy.
Bereaved
Your prayers are requested for May Ryan, Athlone sister of Paddy Galvin,
Carraroe. Mary Scanlon, Carrowgubbadagh whose funeral took place on
Tuesday. We extend our sympathy to her husband Michael and son John. Also, Eileen
Kelly, Sycamores and Mowlam Nursing Home whose funeral took place on Thursday.
We extend sympathy to her daughter Celine, Brothers, Paul and Denis.
May they rest in peace.
Reclaiming Tax on Your Donation - Form sent Out
Tax forms have been sent out in the post last week for all the parishioners who are
eligible. Please fill in the following:
Your PPS number (Please print clearly)
Sing the Form. You can return the from via the Sunday Collection, to the sacristy or
Presbytery. So far 68 forms have been returned. If you receive a form, please return it
to us ASAP.
Tobernalt Holy Well
The Christmas period is a special time to visit the Holy Well with family and friend.
This Church in the open doors reminds us of our faith and the perseverance of so
many people to cherish it in our society and country. The story and journey of the
Holy Well is available in a booklet at our Church Bookstand.
Parish Envelops and Calendar
You should have received our Parish Calendar and Envelops for the New Year. Please
use the envelopes and look at reviewing your donation to our Church for 2018,
especially if you are paying by Standing Order. Thank you for your support.
Church Bookstand
Angelus - Diocesan News for Christmas
Far East -The Mission/ Pakistan at 70 and more
Lord, Hear my Prayer - Prayers for children
Ascension CD - Reflective Music
Revelator - Many interesting Articles
Tobernalt Holy Well - Copies of the latest History book now available. Only €10
A variety of leaflets are also available. Please pay for booklets at the Book Stand