This document is a parish newsletter from St. John's Church in Carraroe, Ireland. It provides information about mass times and intentions, upcoming events in the parish like First Holy Communion, and notices such as prayers at the Holy Well and meetings of various groups in the community.

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 May Carmel Moran
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
ALTAR
3rd
May
Kathleen
Henry
Kitty Doyle
10th
May
Mary Duffy
Teresa Kelly
2nd May
3rd May
9th May
10th May
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
Mary Keegan
Carraroe N.S.
Fergal Kelly
Jean Jordan
Joe Casey
Carraroe N.S.
Pauline Jordan &
Mary Murphy
Ann Hickey
Frances Kelly &
Margaret Feeney
Mary Rose Casey &
Maureen Casey
Mary Davey
Martin F Scanlon&
Mary C Scanlon
Collectors
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
J Kelly
F Mc Cabe
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
J Kelly
F Mc Cabe
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7:30pm Annie & Michael Francis O' Dowd (Annis)
Sun 9:30am Nora Loughlin (Anni)
Sun 11:30am Angela & Danny Henry (Annis)
Mon/Tue No Morning Mass
Tue 7:00pm Adoration with Prayers for the Family
Wed 10:00am
Thur 10:00am
Fri 10:00am Ellen Tarpey (Anni)
Sat 7:30pm John Gilmartin (Anni)
Sun 9:30am Maureen & Kevin Davey (Annis)
Sun 11:30am Get Well Intention
St John’s Church Carraroe
Parish Newsletter
Sunday3rd May 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: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
Marriage is important - Reflect before you change it
The following points are taken from Marriage is important – Reflect before you change
it, the pastoral statement from the bishops of Ireland which was published after their
Spring 2015 general meeting: We respect the views of people who think differently to
us, trusting that our sincerely held views, grounded in faith, will also be heard and
respected. Mothers and fathers bring different, yet complementary gifts and strengths
into a child’s life. We ask the people of Ire-land to consider very care-fully the
profound implications which this constitutional amendment would have on the family
environment and on our under-standing of parenthood.
Why is marriage so important?
In marriage, a woman and man promise love and fidelity to each other, for the rest of their
lives. Not knowing what lies aheadthey nevertheless make a
commitment that they will continue to love each otherwhatever comes. While we know that
theircommitment may break down and know also the sorrow that this can bring, we also
recognise that many couples live that marital commitment faithfully.
Married love provides a stable and nurturing environment, where children receive the most
important and lasting education of all: how to be a member of a family and of society. Any
proposal to redefine the meaning andpurpose of marriage on which the family is founded, by
enabling the relationshipof a same sex couple to also become a marriage, is based on the
assumption that marriage - which has always been recognisedas the natural, primary and
fundamental unit group of society – has nothing unique about it, and on the assumption that
marriage can be stripped of that social standing without obscuring its irreplaceable
social role. From The Meaning of Marriage pastoral statement, see full text on

2. www.meaningofmarriage.ie
Parish Calendar - May
Our Parish Calendar for May focuses on Mary, our mother. Prayers are offered to
Our Lady and we are invited to make a special effort during this month to say the
Rosary at home, in the Church or at the Holy Well. Also the Rosary is celebrated
before weekday Mass at 9:40am and before the Sunday morning mass at 9:10am.
Please come along.
Resurrection Garden
He is not here, he is risen...
Our Garden of Resurrection at the side of the Altar
reminds us of the Christian message and the call to profess
our faith in the risenChrist. Today, take the time to light a
candle and say a quiet prayer.
Lakeview I.C.A.
Lakeview I.C.A. will be held in Carraroe Community Centre on Tuesday 5th May at
3:00pm. Please note the change of day. Membership fees are now due.
Relics ofBlessed Louis and Zelie Martin
Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2015. St. Therese National Day, Knock Basilica.
Veneration and blessing with Relics of St. Therese and her parents, BlessedLouis &
Zelie Martin. 3pm Concelebrated Mass, Anointing of Sick,Blessing of Roses etc.
Come to the Quiet – Galilee Retreat House
Over the lakes in Boyle, Young Adults (25+) are invited to an evening of Quiet
Reflection Communing with God in Nature at Galilee Retreat House, Boyle, Co.
Roscommon. Friday, May 15th,7.30 to 9.30pm Contact: Patricia Kelly – 087-2873854
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion takes place next Saturday at 11:00am. 46 boys and girls will
receive the Sacrament. Let us remember them in our prayers during the week.
Bereaved
We remember in our prayers the soul of Kathleen Kilfeather, mother of Mary
Kivlehan, Carraroe whose funeral took place on Tuesday. May she rest in peace.
Holy Hill Hermitage
The Holy Hill Hermitage is open this Sunday for tours and light refreshments from
12noon onwards.
Carraroe and District Regeneration Association (CADRA)
A meeting will be held on Thursday May 14th at 8.30pm in Community Centre to
discuss the entry of our area into the National Tidy Towns 2015 competition
We would appreciate your support and welcome your ideas. We look forward to
meeting you and hearing your ideas at the meeting.
Dead Theologians Society
A new youth group for teenagers takes place every Wednesday at 7.30pm in St
Bernadette's Chapel, Rockwood Parade, Sligo for teenagers between the age of 12-
18yrs. It is wonderful opportunity for our young people to deepen their knowledge
and understanding of our Catholic faith in a fun and dynamic way. For any inquiries
please contact Aisling on 086-1500387.
Divine Mercy Novena
The Divine Mercy novena takes place every Friday in our Church beginning at
3:00pm. Information booklet at the Church Bookstand.
Vocations to Diocesan Priesthood
Let us continue to pray for Vocations to the priesthood in our diocese. Prayer cards
are available at the Church Bookstand. Anyone interested in a vocation should contact
Fr. Jim at 071-9162136.
Sligo Social Services
Need donation of Children's cloths and bed linen. Donations can be left in the front
office in Charles Street from 9:30am -5:30pm Monday to Friday.
Family Prayer in Carraroe Church
Family Prayer continues with Adoration on Tuesday beginning at 7:00pm. This is an
important opportunity to pray for your family.
Rediscovering Catholicism
Many people have commented on the inspiring stories in Rediscovering Catholicism.
Have you read your copy and reflected on your faith.
Tobernalt Holy Well
During May we reflect on the Rosary. The Mysteries are
spread around the grounds. This week and throughout May,
visit and pray.
Church Bookstand
NewSelection ofDVD'S
Moses - Old Testament prophet and Law- Maker with Ben Kingsley.
Thomas - The life ofDoubting Thomas and more
Abraham - The story ofthe Father ofFaith
Joseph - Husband ofMary - His story

3. Angels - Diocesan news for May
Vocation Cards - prayers for vocations in our diocese