Carraroe Church Sligo

1. Weekend
Of the
8th Sep
Weekend
Of the
15th Sep
Mass
Time
7th Sep
7: 30pm
8th Sep
9:30am
11:30am
14th Sep
7: 30pm
15th Sep
9:30am
11:30am
Eucharistic
Ministries
Rose Casey &
Tom Mc Gowan
Teresa Kelly
Gerry Price &
Catherine Lynch
Brid Blake &
Vincent Dunbar
Anne Hickey
Margaret Feeney &
Mary Mc Hale
Readers
7th Sep
Emmet Hedigan
8th Sep
Mary Hough
Nicole Power
14th Sep
Carraroe N.S
15th Sep
Mary Gilligan
Fergal Kelly
Altar
Society
8th Sep
Carmel
Moran
Marion
Barrett
15th Sep
Mary
Murphy
Ann
Cassidy
Collectors
Sep
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
J Kelly
P Benson
O Mc Lean
G Price
J Moran
J Kelly
P Benson
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7.30pm Dean Mc Cormack (Anni)
Sun 9.30am Martina Mc Donagh (Anni)
Sun 11.30am Senan Kelly (Anni)
Mon/Tue No Morning Mass
Wed 10.00am Johnny Stenson (Anni)
Thur 10.00am Bertha Crump (Rec Dec)
Fri 10.00am Nicholas Tancred (RIP)
Sat 7.30pm Jim Hayes (Anni)
Sun 9.30am Colm McLean (Anni)
Sun 11.30am Bridget, Richard & Mary Brennan (Annis)
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. Reflective music after the 9.30am
Sunday Mass.
Rosary for the Month of September Jimmy Keegan
Parish Newsletter Newsletter
Items should be with us on Wednesday evening for inclusion. You can drop them into
the sacristy after Mass or the Presbytery or email carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Icon course for beginners
Icon course starting September 23rd or 24th. (mornings)No painting experience is
required to develop this unique skill. Contract: Maureen Quinn. 0871340752
ST JOHNS CHURCH
CARRAROE
PARISH Newsletter
Sunday 8th
SEPTEMBER 2019
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm
Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm Mass
Priest: Fr Jim Murray,
Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136
Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com
www.holywellsligo.com
Prayer Cards
A prayer card with the images of Jesus as our Good Shepherd and the words of
St. Teresa of Avila prayer, “Christ has no Body”, is now available at the back
and side door of our Church. Please take a copy home and use the prayer as we
seek Gods hep in our life and journey.
Parish Envelopes
We are currently working on our Parish Envelopes for the coming year which
begins in November. If you have moved into the area or are not registeredin the
Parish. Please contact the Parish Office this week. This year we are looking at
distribution envelopes only to those who use them during the year. This is
because of the problem of distribution to the vast area in Carraroe and the cost
involved in printing.
Walk of Life
The Walk of Life takes place on Sunday 15th September beginning at St. Nathy’s
Cemetery, Collooney, Co. Sligoin memory of Tony Scanlon, Ballymote. This walk is
to promote life and stop suicide.
St. Michael’s Family Life Centre
Autumn/Winter programme is now available at the Church Bookstand. Please take a
copy and have a look at the various programmes.
Meditation for Beginners
Meditation for Beginners is now available at the Convent, 2 St. Patrick’s Avenue
beginning on the first Wednesday of October at 8pm. Further information and

2. booking from Sr. Rita at 071-9145755.
Adult Religious Education Opportunity
'Coming to Confidence in Our Catholic Faith'. For more info visit
www.elphindiocese.ie/adult-ed/ or attend Information Meeting, 8 - 8.40 pm in Sligo
Park Hotel on Tuesday Sept. 17th.All welcome.
Ballintogher Active Retirement Group
New members are welcome to join then on Tuesdays at 1pm in the Community Centre
for a freshly prepared 4 course meal. Cost only €5, followed by fun activates.
Contact 0876645509 or 0719112026 for further information.
Bereaved RIP
We remember in our prayers the soul of Michelle Beck, nee Walsh, formally
Carrowkeel who died in Sydney, Australia, daughter of Pat and Bridie Walsh,
Carrowkeel. Funeral takes place in Sydney on Monday. May she restin peace.
Tobernalt Hoy Well
The Lourdes grotto at the Holy Well has been repainted over the Summer
period along with the various signs at the Holy Well. Also a general tidy up of
the grounds has taken place. Please keep the grounds tidy and clean during
your visit and remember this soil is sacred.
Recent Baptism
Congratulation to Edward and Karen Cadman, Upper Heather View, on
the Baptism of Brooke Noleen. Every Good wish in the future.
Carraroe Community Centre
Most groups are returning to the Community Centre after the Summer
break. We would remind all users of the Centre that you need to stick to the
time allocated to your group. Most mornings/ afternoons and some evening
are available for rent this year. Please contact the Parish Office for future
information.
Irish Wheelchair Associations Coastal Camino 2019
Irish Wheelchair Association’s Coastal Camino Walk is suitable for people of all age
groups and all levels of fitness, following a beautiful trail of 103km from the maritime
city of Vigo to wonderful Santiago de Compostela next October. Check out this link
for more information: www.iwa.ie/camino or contact:
Property Marking Machine:
CADRA has booked the GARDA / Sligo County Council marking machine for
Carraroe on Saturday 12th October. If you do not know your Eircode please arrange
to establish it as you will require it for the purpose of having your property marked.
All free.
Parish Calendar 2020
Would You like to Advertise? Contact the Parish Office for more information.
Church Bookstand - New Selection
Credo – Catholic Faith Explained
Ministering Communion- Explaining this Ministry
Far East – A Taste of Mission and more
Children Praying the Rosary – Beautiful book for your Child
A Catholic Prayer Book –Novena to the Saints and more
Ways to bring your Child to God - Ten Simple Ways
Tobernalt Holy Well – The story and history – Only €10
Please pay for Books and Cards at the Bookstand.
Retrouvaille – A Lifeline for Married Couples
Do you want to improve the communication with your spouse? Do you feel
lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you hurt, frustrated or angry with
your spouse? The Retrouvaille programme can help marriages at all stages
to improve communication & learn tools and skills for a happy marriage.
Next programme starts 4th – 6th October 2019.For information contact Tony & Anne
(01) 495 3536,text or call 086 413 5440,or email info@retrouvaille.ie or visit
www.retrouvaille.ie.
Beginning Experience
Beginning Experience weekend 18th – 20th October for people who have lost a spouse
through death, divorce or separation at Esker Retreat Centre, Athenry. For further
information, contact Maureen 087-6646896 or Josie 087-9881143.
Adult Creative Writing
Course (6 weeks) begins Monday, September 19 6.30-8.30pm. at Yeats Building,
Sligo. Youth Writing Course begins Saturday, Sept 28 for 4 weeks. Essay Writing for
Leaving Cert Exams October 6. Courses run by Gerard Beirne.
The National Learning Network Sligo
National Learning Network are holding an Open Day in the centre on Friday 6th
September from 10am to 1pm. Come along for a tour of the centre, meet the
instructors, support staff and current students to hear more about the FREE courses
on offer. NLN offer a range of courses to help you to up skill to further training or
employment.
Are You or Your Family affected by Drugs or Alcohol Abuse?
M Pact supports families, adults and children to work together to understand how
parental alcohol or other drug misuse has affected their lives.
A new, free & confidential eight-week programme will begin shortly In Sligo
Development Centre, Cleveragh Road Starting on Monday 21st Oct 2019 If interested
or would like further information Please Contact Philip 085 875 9319 or
email sligoleitrim@alcoholforum.com