This parish newsletter provides information about Mass times, readers, and intentions for Masses. It also announces baptisms that took place, congratulates a couple on their golden wedding anniversary, and advertises upcoming events like an afternoon of reflection, tax refund forms, and classes at the community centre. It provides a reflection on the Gospel reading about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.

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 April…Martin Scanlon.
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
ALTARSOCIETY
6th
April
Angela Loughlin
Evelyn Kilcullen
14th
April
Carmel Moran
Marion Barrett
5th
April
6th
April
12th
April
13th
April
Palm Sunday
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
Carraroe N.S
Eugene Moran
Fergal Kelly
Reader Carraroe
N.S.
Passion Tommy
McManus
(narrator)
Jean Jordan
Reader Mary
Gilligan
Passion
Gerry Quinn
(narrator)
Ann McGowan
Reader Eamonn
Boylan
Passion
Paddy Loughlin
(narrator)
Geraldine Lynch
Frances Kelly &
Mary R Casey
Maureen Casey
Mary Davey & Martin F
Scanlon
Mary C Scanlon & Sheila
Murphy
Christy Murphy
Maureen Mc Cabe
& Maura Mc Moreland
Collectors
6th
April
Gregory Kelly
T O Callaghan
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
13th
April
Gregory Kelly
T O Callaghan
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
MASS TIME’S AND INTENTIONS
Sat 7:30pm Maureen Barnicle (Anni)
Sun 9:30am Ellen McGauran (Anni)
Sun 11:30am Michael Gilmartin (Anni)
Mon No Morning Mass
Tue 10:00am
Wed 10:00am
Thur 10:00am
Fri 7:00pm Sean Gillen (Mt Mind)
Sat 7:30pm Annie & Michael Francis O’Dowd (Annis)
Sun 9:30am
Sun 11:30am John & Katie Henry (Annis)
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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
Congratulation to John and Anne Murphy, Tonafortes
who celebrated their Golden weddings anniversary last
weekend with a special mass and celebration afterwards with
family and friends. Wishing them every blessing in the future.
Eucharistic Ministers
Afternoon of reflection takes place in Mullaghmore this Sunday beginning at
3:00pm.follwed by evening tea at app.5:00pm.
Tax Reclaim Forms – Return Your Form
We are still receiving tax return forms for 2013. If you have receive a form, please
return it to us or forms are available at the back and side door. All PAYE workers
who have given at least €250 to the church in 2013 can complete a form. Thank you
for your help and support.
Baptism
Congratulation to Adrian and Enya McPartland, Heather View
and we welcome Callum Eamonn John into the Christian
Community. Also, Michael and Natalie Sweeney, Culfadda, and
we also welcome Mason Tyler into the Christian Community.

2. Community Centre – Some Events
Social Dancing – Learning and Skilled – Mondays 9:00pm and Thursdays 8:00pm
Thump Boxing – Wednesdays 8:00pm and Fridays 10:00am
Weight Watching – Thursdays 9:00am and 6:15pm Also Mondays are beginning at
4:00pm. Call to the centre for more information at the times indicated if you are
interested in joining any of the groups. For information on booking the hall, please
contact the Parish Centre at 071-9162136.
Tobernalt Holy Well
The beautiful setting at Tobernalt surrounded by the various shrines and individual
places to light a candle and say a prayer reminds us of our spirituality and call to
acknowledge our faith.
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Trocaire Appeal
Envelopes available at the back door if you would like to make a single donation
towards the ongoing work of Trocaire for Lent and Easter.
Church Bookstand
Prayer Book- Assortment of Prayers in large print
Blessed Sacrament – Understand Adoration
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.
Kids Calligraphy Classes : (6yrs up) Wednesday evenings.. Starting soon
€6 per child.. Family of 2 €10. Carraroe Community centre
Please contact Fiona McGuinn 0879439808 Please call to confirm attendance
Alzheimer Cafe: The Glasshouse Hotel, Friday 11th April 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 Mary Quinn from the HSE will give an
information session on the Fair Deal scheme. For more information contact Majella
on 9146400 / 0868638171 or modonnell@alzheimer.ie
Sligo County Fleadh - 2014,
Takes place in Riverstown on June Bank holiday W /end.
Competitions in Music, Singing , Dancing ,Story, Comhra &
Groups. Closings date for Fleadh entries is Monday 14th
April ’14. Fleadh entry
forms available on Fred Finn Website at fredfinn.ie or from music tutors & (071) 91
64250. Any C.C.E. outstanding membership for 2014 to Branch treasurer before end
March’14
Communion Class
Let us remember the boys and girls from 2nd
class in St. Enda’s School
who make their commitments and promises this weekend as preparation for First
Holy Communion in May.
Reflection : The Gospel reading, St. John 11:1-45, opens up in front
of us a scene of unprecedented sorrow. Jesus receives the message from the
sisters of Lazarus who, when confronted with the gravity of his condition,
tried the only thing possible, they turned to the Lord of who it was said:
‘Everything He does is good, he makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak’
(Mk 7:37). It is the cry of each one of us who would like their loved ones to
live forever without ever leaving us. Upon Jesus’ arrival in Bethany there was a new apparently
inexplicable development in the story. First Mary, then her sister Marta and behind them all
the Jews who were united with them, converge on Jesus with the certainty that if there was a
response to their sorrow it would come from Him. They were not irreligious people who were
looking to Jesus for a solution. They profoundly accepted Israel’s faith in the final Resurrection
and so even this event was not ultimately inexplicable. In fact Martha said to the Lord ‘I know
that he will rise again at the resurrection on the last day’. Christ then performed the great
miracle of Lazarus’ resurrection. He announced, through the work of the Father, that He,
Himself, God made man, is the Resurrection and the Life. He is also the Lord of biological life.
His voice can reach those who, like Lazarus, have exceeded the threshold of four days from
their death and arrived at the point where bodily corruption commences. It was Martha and
Mary’s faith, even when confronted with Lazarus’ death that gave rise to the extraordinary
miracle worked by Christ. This is not only a consoling story narrated in the letters of the
Gospel, but it is also accessible to us today in the Church from the day of our Baptism until
when we are incorporated to Him by means of the Spirit that He has given to us. ‘If the Spirit of
him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will
give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit who dwells in you.’ (Rom 8:11)
CARD GAME There will be a 25 progressive card game in Ballintogher Community Hall on
Good Friday Night at 8pm sharp. Lot’s of spot prizes and cash prizes too. Refreshments will be
served. This is in aid of Ballintogher Community playground All card players are welcome to
attend.