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know about this service in your area. Letter
From the
ROSARY for the month of August Christy Murphy 5thAug
to the
19th aug
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
Parish Newsletter Sunday
4th Aug 7.30pm Fergal Kelly ALTAR Kathleen Noonan August 5 Th / 19 th August 2012
SOCIETY Katherine lynch C Murphy
J Scanlon
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am &
5thAug 9:30am Joe Casey Mary Duffy, Brid Blake
Margaret Leo & Maura J Mc Moreland
G Quinn
11:30am
11:30am Ann Mc Gowan Feeney Marren Joe Scanlon Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm
Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466
C Murphy Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
11th Aug 7.30pm Paddy Galvin Frances Johnny Mc J Scanlon
Kelly, Goldrick & J Mc Moreland
12th Aug 9:30am Eugene Moran Emile Vincent Dunbar G Quinn Reflection on the Apparition at Knock
Joe Scanlon
11:30am Mary Hough Feehily Pauline Jordan
Mary Murphy & On the evening of 21 August 1879, people whose ages ranged from five years to seventy-five and
18 th Aug 7.30pm Geraldine Lynch Ann Hickey included men, women, teenagers and children witnessed what they claimed was an apparition of
C Murphy
Mary T Our Lady, Saint Joseph, and Saint John the Evangelist at the south gable end of the local small
J Scanlon
19 th Aug 9:30am Eamonn Boylan Scanlon Martin F Scanlon J Mc Moreland parish church, the Church of Saint John the Baptist. Behind them and a little to the left of Saint
11:30am Jimmy Hughes Mary Mary C Scanlon G Quinn John was a plain altar. On the altar was a cross and a lamb (a traditional image of Jesus, as
Kivelehan Margaret Feeney Joe Scanlon reflected in the religious phrase The Lamb of God) with adoring angels.
Mary DunbarSheila & Christy The Blessed Virgin Mary was described as being very beautiful, standing a few feet above the
Murphy ground. She wore a white cloak, hanging in full folds and fastened at the neck. The crown
appeared brilliant, and of a golden brightness, of a deeper hue, than the striking whiteness of
the robe she wore; the upper parts of the crown appeared to be a series of sparkles, or glittering
Sligo Social Services crosses. She was described as "deep in prayer", with her eyes raised to heaven, her hands raised
Require children's clothes and second had school uniforms in good condition. Please to the shoulders or a little higher, the palms inclined slightly to the shoulders. Bridget Trench
"went in immediately to kiss, as I thought, the feet of the Blessed Virgin; but I felt nothing in
leave them into the Social Services Centre, Charles St. Sligo. Tel: 071-9145682
the embrace but the wall, and I wondered why I could not feel with my hands the figures which
I had so plainly and so distinctly seen.
Church Bookstand Saint Joseph, also wearing white robes, stood on the Virgin's right hand. His head was bent
St, Francis Xavier - Reflections from the Saint forward from the shoulders towards the Blessed Virgin in respect.
St. Bernadette of Lourdes - The life of the Saint Saint John the Evangelist stood to the left of the Blessed Virgin. He was dressed in a long robe
Africa/Far East - News and views and wore a mitre. He was partly turned away from the other figures. He appeared to be
Diocese of Elphin - Book on the story of our Diocese preaching and he held open a large book in his left hand.
Holy Well Books- History and Heritage both old and new To the left of St. John was an altar with a lamb on it with a cross standing on the altar behind
Anna - Apostle - Variety of Books the lamb.
Those who witnessed the apparition stood in the pouring rain for up to two hours reciting the
Our Church Rosary, a traditional Catholic prayer. When the apparition began there was good light, but
Please tidy up your Missalette after Mass and leave it at the end of the seat. Your help although it then became very dark, witnesses could still see the figures very clearly - they
and support is appreciated appeared to be the colour of a bright whitish light. The apparition did not flicker or move in
any way. The witnesses reported that the ground around the figures remained completely dry
during the apparition although the wind was blowing from the south. Afterwards, however the

2. ground at the gable became wet and the gable dark Tobernalt with a wish and a prayer to return shortly.
Mass Times & Intentions Tobernalt Holy Well - A Note of Thanks
Fri 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adoration
Fri 7:00pm Danny Henry (Mt. Mind)
In June my friend Diana and I visited Tobernalt Holy Well as part of a group
Sat 7:30pm Nicholas Tancred & Dec. Members (RIP)
Sun 9:30am Jack McCormack (Anni) with Cosmos Tours. It is a beautiful and special place, calm and serene, a
Sun 11:30am Kay & Denis Feehily (Annis) sanctuary for pilgrims against religious persecution centuries ago and still a
Mon/Fri No Morning Mass sanctuary for modern day pilgrims
Sat 7:30pm Fr. Gerry Curley (Anni) We feel privileged to have been able to visit and it is a memory we treasure.
Sun 9:30am Noreen Fallon (Anni) (Trip advisor Web Site)
Sun 11:30am John McDaniel's (Anni) Sincere thanks to all who visited and helped at the Holy Well during the
Mon/Tue No Morning Mass Garland Weekend celebrations. Many hands helped to set up the altar, set up
Wednesday 15th August the chairs, provide the sound system and wide variety of music. Blessings to all
Wed 10:00am who gave time and energy. Special thank you to all who work at the Holy
Wed 7:30pm
Well during the year. The grounds and surrounding areas are beautiful
Thur 10:00am
Fri 10:00am
because of their dedication and hard work.
Vocations to the Priesthood PARISH BULLETIN ADDICTION STUDIES:NUI Maynooth
will provide its Certificate in Addictions Studies course at St Michaels Family Centre,
The Elphin Diocese is actively seeking men who are interested in Diocesan Priesthood. Sligo from October next. The course is one evening a week and is suitable for anyone
Please see the new poster at our notice board at the back of the church. interested in or affected by addictions. Those in recovery, family
members,professionals such as counsellors, teachers, social workers, nurses or
Carraroe Community Centre community activists should find the course of benefit. Further information can be
obtained by phoning 071 9170329 or 087 6341748.
The centre is available for rent during the Summer period.
Contact the Parish Office for further information. Sligo Abbey Mass in Sligo Abbey on 8th August at 8:00pm. All are
Our Church Welcome
Please tidy up your Missalette after Mass and leave it at the end of the seat. Your help Recent Weddings
and support is appreciated Congratulations to Orla Benson, Carraroe and Paul Dwyer Ballinfull, who were
married in Carraroe on Saturday. Lord bless in the days and years ahead.
Holy Well Web Site
Recent Baptism
The Holy Well Web Site is available at www.holywellsligo.com This site contains the Congratulations to Emily James Norton and her parents Eamon and Deirdre,
story of the Holy Well with many reflections and pictures. Let your friends abroad Meadow Vale who was Baptised last weekend at the Holy Well.
know about our site. Also new video available on UTUBE
Tobernalt Holy Well- Books
. Tobernalt - A Place of Prayer Prayer Book.....History & Heritage......Mass Cards & Bouquets......
Books and Cards based on the Holy Well are now available at the following outlets,
Tobernalt Holy Well invites the visitor to pray and reflect. The invitation to pause and Church Bookstand in Carraroe, Veritas or Liber Bookshop, Sligo. Please promote the
pray, light a candle or gently walk around the grounds is promoted and encouraged story of the Holy Well by purchasing these books.
by the various shrine to: The Holy Family, St Anne, the Crucifixion Scene, the
Lourdes Grotto, the Stations of the Cross and the Mysteries of the Rosary. Oxfam Sligo
Also, the Mass Rock and the High Altar is a reminder of our faith journey and the
sacredness of our spiritual history. The many candelabras allow the visitor to light a Oxfam, Sligo shops have some old and rare specialist books for sale.
candle in prayer and petition and to offer a final prayer as they leave the sacred soil of Some very good titles and first editions. Call into your local shop on 17 Grattan Street,

3. Sligo. Also all book donations are much appreciated.