This document provides a schedule of masses, ministers, and intentions for St. John's Church in Carraroe over the next few weeks. It also lists various upcoming events, notices, and ways for parishioners to get involved including CPR training, a vocations workshop, a ceili, and opportunities to serve as eucharistic ministers or readers.

1. 27th
Feb 7:30pm
28st Feb 9:30am
11:30am
5th
March 7:30pm
6th
March 9:30am
11:30am
Eucharistic Ministries
Paula Rochford
Nevin &
Rose Casey
Tom Mc Gowan
Aine Moran &
Teresa Kelly
Kitty Doyle &
Gerry price
Catherine Lynch
Brid Blake &
Leo Marren
Readers
Maura
McMoreland
Carraroe N.S.
Lisa Jordan
Gerry Quinn
Mary McGoldrick
Carraroe N.S
Altar S
28th
Feb
Mary Duffy
Teresa Kelly
6th
March
Frances
Kelly
Emile
Feehily
Collectors
C Murphy
J Scanlon
J Mc Moreland
G Quinn
Joe Scanlon
D Kivlehan
P Gorman
E Moran
J Keegan
R Henry
B Murphy
The Sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM.
Just tune your radio before Mass. Reflective music played after the
9.30am Sunday Mass.
Rosary for the month of March Jimmy Keegan
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7:30pm Dean McCormack (Birthday Rem)
Sun 9:30am James & Mary Hargadon (Annis)
Sun 11:30am Maura Galvin (Anni)
Mon No Morning Mass
Tue 10:00am
Tue 7:00pm Adoration with Prayers
Wed 10:00am Harry Payne (Anni)
Thur 10:00am Jim Dowd (Rec Dec)
Fri 6:00-7:00pm Parish Adoration
Fri 7:00pm
Sat 7:30pm Liam & Mamie Scanlon (Annis)
Sun 9:30am Michael & Bridget Long (Annis)
Sun 11:30am Sean Gillen (Anni)
St John’s Church Carraroe
Parish Newsletter
Sunday 28th
February 2016
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
Family Carers Ireland are providing the QQI Level Healthcare
Support modules in areas of Sligo in March 2016, one day a week for five
weeks per module from 9.30am to 4.30pm. To express an interest and for
more info... Contact 05793 70221.
Holy Hill Hermitage
The centre is open for visitors on Sunday 6th March. Tea/Coffee Served. All
welcome
Confessions in Cathedral during Lent – Sligo
As part of our celebration of the Year of Mercy there will be an increased
opportunity to avail of the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the Saturdays
of Lent in our Cathedral. Confessions will be from 11am to 5pm on these
Saturdays. We are grateful to the priests of the local area for their help and
support. Please avail of this special opportunity to receive God’s Mercy.
Ceili
Ballintogher Community Centre on Saturday 12th March at 10pm. Music by
The Swallows Tai Ceili Band. Admission €10. Refreshments served.
Carraroe and District CPR/Defibrillator Task Force
Carraroe and District CPR/Defibrillator Task Force are currently establishing
expressions of interest in training in C.P.R. This is to allow us arrange a schedule of
training which last approx 4 hours and is provided by fully accredited trainer’s .This
training is recommended as an immediate response in the community to a person not
breathing and is in operation in other areas. Volunteers will be calling to each house
in next few weeks to establish interest in this training .

2. Vocations Discernment Workshop
A Vocations Discernment Workshop for men considering Diocesan Priesthood will
take place on 8th
– 9th
April in the Star of the Sea Retreat Centre, Mullaghmore.
Further information from Rev Jim Murray, Carraroe, Sligo at 071-9162136 or Rev
John Coughlan, Boyle, Co. Roscommon at 071-9662012 or email
vocations@elphindiocese.ie
Dialling into God - One Idea for Lent
Instead of listening to music or talk radio in my car, I decided to take that time for
prayer and to listen to God. At first, it was a difficult transition; the silence was
deafening. But soon, I began to enjoy the quiet time. I prayed for people who I knew
needed my prayers. I prayed for my family and myself. I also thanked God for my
many blessings. I found that I became much more calm and peaceful during this time.
This reflective time grounded and cantered me to do my best. (Frank Costello)
Midland Move
Are you losing your temper, Is it affecting your wife/ partner and children?
If you want to change your behaviour Midland MOVE are taking referrals for an
upcoming programme Contact Midland MOVE at 0861721564 or 0906472174
www.moveireland.ie.
Trocaire - Lent 2016
Trocaire boxes are available at the back and side of the Church. Please take a pack
home and use the box provided over Lent or make a once off contribution towards
those in need in our world.
Eucharistic Ministers/Readers
Have you considered helping out as a Eucharistic Minister or a Reader in our Parish?
We are always looking for new faces to join both of these ministries. Training for both
will be coming up shortly. Please contact Fr. Jim at the Presbytery during the week.
Time for New Friends - New Challenges
Are you interested in becoming a Facilitator with ACCORD Catholic
Marriage Care Service? ACCORD is looking for couples/individuals to train
as pre-marriage course facilitators for Sligo. Full details are available on the
ACCORD website, www.accord.ie or from ACCORD, Sligo, Tel: 9145641 OR email
accordsligo@eircom.net. The course is accredited by Pontifical University, St
Patrick’s College Maynooth. Closing Date for applications is 29th
April, 2016.
Tobernalt Holy Well - Books/ Cards
The History book recalls the story and journey of the Holy Well
which the Prayer Book helps us to reflect on the spiritual dimension
of this sacred place. Sympathy cards and new Mass cards are
available based on the Holy Well. Please call into the Sacristy after
Mass or visit Liber Bookshop or Veritas Sligo.
Night of Nostalgia
On Saturday 2nd
April in Carraroe Social Centre ... Dancing to Brose Walsh Band -
9pm to 12pmDoors open at 8pm with dancing to Tony Marren
Tickets €10. Available in McCormack’s Mace Shop Carraroe, Kelly’s Hairdresser
Teeling St or Telephone: 0863998925, 0872222835, 0876669533
St. Michael's Family Life Centre
Spring - Your Time to Blossom with Ann-Marie Frizzell. This one day wellness
workshop will show effective techniques for adopting a healthier lifestyle,
improving diet and increasing physical activity which help towards managing
stress in our lives. Ann Marie who works with the HSE published her book "Time
to Blossom, Harvesting Wellness and Wisdom" recently. Saturday 12th
March
10.30-4.30pm. Cost: €55 with light lunch included. Contact: 0719170329 to enroll.
Help in our Parish
The Parish Council are looking for volunteers who will help with the
organisation of parking in our parish for Weekend Masses, large funerals,
Confirmation, the Holy Well etc. If you are interested please contact Joe
Scanlon 087-2709387 Paddy Loughlin, 085-1740696 Pat Benson, 087-
2222835 Maura Marren, 086 0691728 or Fr. Jim at the Presbytery. Most parishes
have Stewarts who assist at the variety of events which take place in their Church.
Divine Mercy Events
The Divine Mercy Novena continues on Fridays in our Church at 3pm. Please call in
and join this group in prayer
Galilee Community
Let Mercy fill your heart and change the world meeting will continue on Tuesday 1st
March in the Galilee Community beginning at 8pm with Moya Hegarty OSU. All
welcome.
Encounter
Weekend Youth Retreat from Friday 22nd April to Sunday 24th April in
Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal. Cost €60 full board. Weekend includes faith, fun and
learning to surf with new friends. Contact Frank at 087-9880690.
Croagh Patrick Youth Pilgrimage = Saturday 14th May. transport provided. Contact
Frank McGuinness at 087-9880690 for further information.
Church Bookstand
Prayer Cards - Divine Mercy, Our Lady
The Rosary - Reflection and Prayers
Pioneer Magazine - Reports and views
Wide selection of Books and Cards.
Please visit and have a look.