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 March…Jimmy Keegan
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
ALTARSOCIETY
9th
March
Kathleen Henry
Kitty Doyle
16th March
Mary Duffy
Catherine Hanley
Majella Mc
Donnell
8th
March
9th
March
15th March
16th March
17th
March
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30m
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
9:30am
11. 30am
Geraldine Lynch
Eamonn Boylan
Carraroe N.S.
Carraroe N.S.
Mary Gilligan
Paddy Loughlin
Carraroe N.S.
Mary Keegan
Martin F Scanlon& Mary C
Scanlon
Sheila Murphy
Christy Murphy& Maureen
Mc Cabe
Maura McMoreland & Mary
Harkin
Nuala Flannagan
Paula Rochford Nevin & Rose
Casey
Tom McGowan & Aine Moran
Teresa Kelly & Kitty Doyle
Collectors
P Gorman
E Moran
J Keegan
R Henry
B Murphy
P Gorman
E Moran
J Keegan
R Henry
B Murphy
J Keegan
R Henry
B Murphy
MASS TIME’S AND INTENTIONS
Sat 7:30pm Patrick & Sheila Davey (Annis)
Sun 9:30am Ellen & John Loughlin (Annis)
Sun 11:30am Tom Gilmartin & Bea Ryan (Annis)
Mon No Mass
Tue 10:00am
Wed 10:00am Special Intention
Wed 7:00pm Reflections for Lent
Thur 10:00am Get Well Intention
Fri 10:00am
Sat 7:30pm Bridie Henry (Anni)
Sun 9:30am Paddy Ryan (Anni)
Sun 11:30am Thomas Keely (Anni)
Church Bookstand
Is My Life Relevant? – Exploration of our life in the relation to faith
Ards Friary – Programme for the New Year
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.
St Johns Church CarraroeSt Johns Church Carraroe
Parish NewsletterParish Newsletter
Sunday 9th March 2014Sunday 9th March 2014
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
A Time of Prayer for Lent
Trust – Surrender – Receive
A Time of reflection and prayer for Lent with Adoration next
Wednesday 12th
March beginning at 7:00pm. Take time away
from a busy world and life to spend some quiet reflective time
in guided prayer and reflection on this evening.
Eucharistic Ministers
Please keep Sunday 6th
April in your diary for a special afternoon of reflection in
Mullaghmore Retreat Centre beginning at 3:00pm and concluding with evening tea at
around 5:00pm. This day is a good time for all members of the team to meet each
other and spend some time in reflection. Details of the day will be sent out to all
Eucharist Ministers during the coming week.
Tax Reclaim Forms – Return Your Form
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.

2. County Sligo Flower and Garden Club
holding a charity flower demonstration presented by top Floral Designer Joan
Lockhart, titled ‘Around the Corner, Around the World’ in flowers. It will be held on
Monday 10th March at 8pm in Sligo Park Hotel. Tickets €15.00.
Parish Baptisms
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.
Galilee Community – Some Programmes for Lent
How can I live with compassion in a world that has become harsh? Two evening with
Maura McGetrick beginning on Tuesday 11th
March and Tuesday 1st
April. 8-9:30pm
Scripture Course – Tuesday March 18th,
25th
, and April 8th
, beginning at 8:00pm.
Theme: Wisdom and Psalms – Jesus prayer and Formation.
Lenten Retreat – Dr. Finola Cunnane SSL, from 10:30am -4:30pm. On Saturday 5th
April. Lunch of Soup and Sandwiches. Cost €20. Call 071-9664101 for information.
Tobernalt Holy Well
The Holy Well is visited by many people from around the world. It is a unique place
which reflects Irish history and religious heritage. This week please visit and pray.
Web Site available at www.holywellsligo.com
Trocaire Appeal
Information packs available at the back and side door for Lent. The pack contacts:
1. Information on the current work of Trocaire
2. Trocaire Box which can be used during lent
3. Envelope for a once off contribution.
Parishioners are invited to use the box enclosed or envelope and support Trocaire this
year. Details of the campaign are available on the pack.
St; John’s FC 5km Roads Race – This Sunday
Takes place on this Sunday 9th
March beginning at 2pm, starting and finishing at
Cuilbeg. Registration on the day from 12:30pm – 1:30pm. €10 per person, for runners
and walkers. Please support.
Vocations to Diocesan Priesthood
The Elphin Diocese is now accepting enquires from prospective men who may
wish to join Diocesan Priesthood in our Diocese. Further information from
our Diocesan Vocation Directors, Frs. Jim Murray at 071-9162136 or John
Coughlan 087-7809139
Alzheimer Cafe : The Glasshouse Hotel, Friday 14th
March 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 Enda Lannon Pharmacist will give an
information session on Dementia and Pharmacology. For more info contact Majella
on 9146400 / 0868638171 or modonnell@alzheimer.ie
Preparation for Garda Exam: Live Interview and Physical Competency Test
Training at the Athlone Institute of Technology on Saturday the 29th of March
in preparation for the next stage of An Garda Siochana entrance exams.Go
to www.getready.ie for full details on this one day intensive course.
FAST FROM JUDGING – Thoughts for Lent
Fast from judging others;
Feast on the Christ dwelling in them
Fast from emphasis on differences;
Feast on the unity of life
Fast from apparent darkness;
Feast on the unity of light
Fast from words that pollute;
Feast on phrases that purify
Fast from complaining;
Feast on appreciation
Fast from self-concern;
Feast on compassion for others
Fast from personal anxiety;
Feast on compassion for others
Fast from discouragements,
Feast on hope
Fast from facts that depress;
Feast on verities that uplift
Fast from lethargy;
Feast on enthusiasm
Fast from thoughts that weaken;
Feast on promises that inspire
Baptism/ Confirmation Certificates
Due to demand a request for Baptism/ Confirmation Certificates
normally takes up to one week. Normal donation is €10.