This newsletter provides information about mass times and intentions, readers and collectors for masses, recent baptisms, and upcoming events in the parish community, such as the Festival of Faith and an Alzheimer cafe. It also includes a prayer to Our Lady of Fatima and notices about books available for purchase at the church bookstand.

1. ne 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
ALTARSOCIETY
4th
May
Frances Kelly
Emile Feehily
11th
May
Mary Kivlehan
Mary Dunbar
Mary T Scanlon
3rd
May
4th May
10th
May
11th
May
7:30am
9:30am
11:30am
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
Carraroe N.S
Jean Jordan
Eugene Moran
Fergal Kelly
Carraroe N.S
Gerry Quinn
Anne Hickey& Margret
Feeney
Frances Kelly
Mary Rose Casey&
Maureen Casey
Mary Davey &
Martin F Scanlon
Mary C Scanlon
Sheila Murphy&
Christy Murphy
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
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7:30pm John Gorman. Jimmy (Bawn) McLoughlin (Annis)
Sun 9:30am Maureen & Kevin Davey (Annis)
Sun 11:30am Jack Keenan (Annis)
Mon No Mass
Tue 10:00am
Wed 10:00am
Thur 10:00am
Fri 10:00am Ellen Tarpey (Anni)
Sat 7:30pm John Gilmartin (Anni)
Sun 9:30am Nora Loughlin (Anni)
Sun 11:30am Val O’ Boyle (Anni)
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Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 8:00pm
Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
Festival of Faith -19th
– 23rd
May
Festival of Faith will take place in Sligo from 19th
-23rd
May, lead by members
of the Ember Team. Information Booklet is now available at the Church
Bookstand. Our parish will be involved in the Following:
Moring Mass – 10am: Members of the Embers team will speak at the morning
Mass.
Tobernalt Holy Well – Tuesday 20th
May at 3:30pm. Meeting at the Holy Well
with short History of the Holy Well, Prayers and Music. Please Note the Dates.
Tax Reclaim Forms – Final Week
If you have received a form reclaiming tax on your generous contribution to
the Church, please return it to us THIS WEEK. If not, forms are still
available at the back and side door. Employed self-employed, unemployed or
retired please return your form so we can update our records.
Thank you for your help and support.
Garden of Resurrection
Our Easter Garden of Resurrection is at the front of the altar. It celebrates the
message of Easter – the reality the cross is not the end but a new beginning.
Our garden of life reminds us of the Resurrection and the importance of
recognising the risen Lord on the road of life, which is celebrated in our

2. Gospel this weekend. Take a little time to visit, pray and light a candle for
your intention.
Welcome
Welcome to 5th
Class pupils from our school who join us this week to help with
the Ministry of Readers. 6th
Class will continue to help with Altar serving until
the end of the School year.
Recent Baptisms
Congratulation to David and Lorraine O’ Halloran, Strandhill
and we welcome Robyn Eileen into the Christina Community.
Also to Ian and Cleo O’ Seibhlinn, Clontarf, and we welcome
Erin into the Christina Community.
Please Note : the new Baptism course for all who are preparing for Baptism
takes place on the third Thursday of each month in the Family Life Centre,
Church Hill, Sligo. Your local priest will book the course.
Alzheimer Cafe : the Glasshouse Hotel, Friday 9th May 2014 from 11am to
13:00pm in the View Bar. Alzheimer Cafe mornings are free and anyone
affected by Dementia are welcome to attend. This month Francis Clifford,
Senior Case Worker with the HSE, will give an information session on Elder
Abuse Awareness. For more information contact Majella on 9146400 /
0868638171 or modonnell@alzheimer.ie
Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima
O Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the most holy Rosary, you were
pleased to appear to the children of Fatima and reveal a glorious
message. We implore you, inspire in our hearts a fervent love for the
recitation of the Rosary. By meditating on the mysteries of the
redemption that are recalled therein may we obtain the graces and virtues
that we ask, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer.
Amen.
Vocations to Diocesan Priesthood
Vocations is a call from God for which there is no explanation apart from the
love which he bears for the person whom he calls.
Alive - May 2014
John Paul 11, Swedish Megapastor becomes Catholic, The fall of Trinity
College, Record Numbers enter the US Church, Fulton Sheen – First Miracle
and More
Copies available at the back and side door of our Church.
Accord – Sligo
Accord is now taking bookings for pre-marriage courses taking place later
this year. Please contact Mary at 071-9145641 for more information. Web Ste:
www.accord.ie
Tobernalt Holy Well
Tobernalt Holy Well is admired by many visitors to Sligo and adored by the
wider community in Sligo and beyond. During the month of May we have a
special opportunity to honour Our Lady in prayer at the Shrine.
Trocaire Appeal
Please return your Trocaire box or envelop this week. All money collected will
be forwarded to Trocaire, Maynooth, Co.Kildare.
Baptism/ Confirmation Certificates
Due to demand a request for Baptism/ Confirmation Certificates normally
takes up to one week. Normal donation is €10.
Cornageeha Community Games Swimming competitions take place on
Saturday 10th May at Sligo Regional Sports Complex
from 3pm to 4pm.Competitors must be at the pool for 2.45pm.
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Athletics competitions will take place on
Sunday 11th May
at Sligo I.T. racetrack starting at 1pm sharp.
Church Bookstand
Is My Life Relevant? – Exploration of our life in the relation to faith
God’s Way of Salvation – The Bibles Response
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book – Easter Prayers and Reflections
Tobernalt Holy Well History Book – The story of the Holy Well
Money for books/ Cards etc should be left in the money box at the Bookstand.