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Christmas 2010
1. Helping Out
St John’s Church
Readers Eucharistic Ministers Collectors Altar Society Rosary
19th Fergal Kelly Frances Kelly P Gorman Maureen
Carraroe
Mulligna
Dec Mary Rose Casey E Moran Davey
Marie
19th Carraroe N.S. Maureen Casey J Keegan Kathleen
Dec Carol Kearney Mary Davey R Henry Henry
Martin F Scanlon B Murphy Kitty Doyle Priest: Fr Jim Murray ,
Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466
24th Niamh Casey Mary Rose Casey P Gorman
Email : carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Dec Mary C Scanlon E Moran
Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com
Christy & Sheila Murphy
www.holywellsligo.com
Marie Mulligna
25th Eamonn Boylan Margaret Feeney J Keegan Marie
Dec Kathleen McGetrick O’Connor
Carraroe N.S. Maureen McCabe R Henry Mary Duffy
Christmas 2010
Maura McMoreland B Murphy Margaret
26th Ann McGowan Marie Mulligan J Keegan Feeney
Dec
Hugh Clancy Joanne Mullane R Henry
Mary Harkin B Murphy
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7:30pm Nell Coyle (Anniversary)
Parish Carol Service – Wednesday 22nd December at
Sun 9:30am Lily & Jimmy Mulligan & Paddy Scanlon (Anniversaries) 7:30pm
Sun 11:30am Jo Bogan (Anniversary) A Parish Carol Service will take place in our Church on Wednesday
Mon /Tue No Morning Mass 22nd December beginning at 7:30pm. This is an amalgamation of our
Tue 10:00am
Wed 10:00am Mary McGarty (Anniversary)
Parish Choir and Folk Choir. The evening will be a mixture of
Parish Carol Service Christmas hymns, prayers, poems and reflections in front of the
7:30pm Christmas Crib. This night is a beautiful and relaxing way to prepare for
Thurs 10:00am Terry McGinley (Anniversary) the birth of Christ.
Christmas Eve
10:00am Michael Scanlon (Anniversary)
Christmas Day Prayer at our Christmas Crib – Beginning on 26th
9:30am Paddy Casserly (Anniversary) December at 5:00pm
11:30am Kathleen & Brian Hynes (Anniversary) Please remember that prayer at the Crib will be celebrated each day for
Sun 9:30am Bernard McGauran (Anniversary)
Sun 11:30am
the twelve days of Christmas in front of the crib beginning on 26th
Mon – Thur No Morning Mass December at 5:00pm. Maybe you can drop in with your family and be
Fri 10:00am In Thanksgiving for the year passing and in Prayer part of the Community in prayer during this Christmas.
for the New Year
Confessions: Please remember confessions are available In the Cathedral and
Friary throughout the coming week.
2. Christmas 2010
A Note of Special Thanks New Envelopes and Calendar 2011
Thank you to the following members of our Community. They are just some Please check that your details are correct. If you need to make any changes, please contact
of the people who give their time, energy and commitment to our Church. the Parish Office. Please use the Parish Envelopes throughout the year. It is a total
Sacristan/Caretaker: Evelyn Scanlon our Church Sacristan assisted by Mary Theresa. confidential way of supporting your Parish during the coming year. Help with distribution
They help to prepare our Church for the many liturgical services and other events during is needed for Oaklawn, Rusheen Ard, Caltragh Crescent and The Hawthorns. Please
the year. contact the Presbytery if you would like to help with this project.
The following whom co-ordinate our various ministries:
Choirs: Ray Cotter for his constant dedication to the Parish Choir and the Folk Choir. Tobernalt Holy Well Christmas Cards – Veritas Sligo
Thank-you to the members of our Choirs for your time and energy during the year. A beautiful selection of Christmas Cards is now available on the Holy Well. These cards
Newsletter/ Eucharistic Ministers: Gretta O’Hart for consistent service and good are produced in full colour with special prayers and reflections based on the Holy Well.
humour in co-ordination the Parish Newsletter and Eucharistic Ministers Rota. This year Cards available from Veritas, Sligo Only.
Gretta will be retiring from the Newsletter and Lavina Scanlon will be taking over this
important job. New History Book: If you have a story or photograph of the Holy Well, please fill in the
Thank-you to each Eucharistic Minister for helping in our Community. form at the Church Bookstand and return it to us.
Altar Society: Maureen Davey for her efficiency and hard work. A special thank- you to
each member of the Altar Society who keep our Church beautiful and tidy during the year Church Bookstand
for the various Liturgical services. Parish Calendar 2011 – Parish news with prayers and reflections for the New Year.
Readers: John McGetrick for his good organisation and competent planning. To each Tobernalt Holy Well - History Book – The story of the Holy Well and more
Reader a special thank – you for your dedication to the word of God. Tobernalt Holy Well – Prayer Book- Reflection & Prayers based on Tobernalt
Parish Collectors: Joe Feeney for his quiet commitment and hard work. Thank-you to all Divine Mercy – Prayers and Reflection
who help with our church collections. Vocations in our Diocese – Various pray & refection cards
Parish Counters: To all our Parish Counters who help to keep our finances in order. Diocese of Elphin – History of our Diocese
Altar Servers: Thank you to the team of Altar Servers from our School co-ordinated by
Michelle McGoldrick. Carraroe Community Centre
If you would like to help out with any of the above ministries, please contact the Parish Some morning, afternoons and evenings are available in the Community
Office. Your help is needed and appreciated. Centre. Please book a time by contacting the Parish Office. All groups using
the Hall are required to make a contribution towards the cost of the Centre.
The Crib at our Church
History of the Crib: In 1223 in a cave on an Italian hillside St. Francis Parish Choir – Join Today
constructed the fist crib to give people an idea of the circumstances of Both our Choirs are looking for new members. Please contact Ray Cotter,
Jesus’ birth. Since them churches, communities and homes have put before Choir Leader after Mass or contact the Presbytery. Your support is needed
them the image of the crib to remember God becoming man and living with us. and appreciated.
Our Crib: Every year our Christmas Crib has an invigorated design. The central part of
our crib depicts the cave at Bethlehem where Mary and Joseph prepared for the birth of Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima
Jesus into our world. Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima will take place on 23 rd June for seven nights. Total cost €699
On this day Earth is united with Heaven and God is born among us. Our scenes remind us Ex Dublin. Please book before 23rd March 2011. Details from Martin Scanlon at 071-
in a vivid and clear way what we are truly celebrating and honouring on 25 th December. 9145491.
Take the time this Christmas to pray and reflect before our Christmas crib. A special
Parish Calendar 2011 – Please Send A Copy to Friends
thank- you to Martin Frances Scanlon for his hard work in setting up the Christmas crib
Some copies of the Parish Calendar for 2011 are now available at the Bookstand. You
and to all who help and assisted with this project.
might like to send a copy to family or friends. The calendar is filled with local images,
Donations for Christmas Flowers prayers, reflection, and information on saints and holydays for next year. Please leave a
The arrangements of flowers that decorate our Altar throughout the year are donation to help with printing costs. Thank you for you support.
beautifully prepared by the Altar Society. If you would like to help with the
cost of flowers, especially for Christmas please drop your donation into the St. Vincent De Paul
sacristy after Mass or call to the Presbytery. Thank you for your support. Acknowledge receipt of Church collection of €1,400 and thank you for your
generosity and support.