This document provides the schedule of eucharistic ministers, readers, and collectors for masses from March 7th to March 17th at St. John's Church in Carraroe. It also lists upcoming events like a eucharistic ministers renewal evening, first holy communion parent talks, and a St. Patrick's Day celebration. Notices include following directions for the corona-virus, books available for purchase, and inviting volunteers for a befriending service.

1. Eucharistic Ministries
Weekend
of the
8th
March
Weekend
of the
15th
March
17th Mar
Eucharistic Ministries
7th March 7:30pm
Paula Rochford Nevin&
Tom Mc Gowan
8th March 9:30am
Teresa Kelly
11:30am
Gerry Price & Catherine
Lynch
14th March 7:30pm
Margret Feeney Mary Mc
Hale
15th March 9:30am
Pauline Jordan
11:30am
Frances Kelly & Mary
Rose Casey
17th March 9:30am
Mary Davey
11:00am
Sheila & Christy Murphy
Readers
7th Mar 7:30pm
Carraroe N.S.
8th Mar 9:30am
Katie Hargadon
11:30am
Tommy McManus
14th Mar 7:30pm.
Sophie Ryan
15th Mar 9:30am
Carraroe N.S
11:30am
Claudia Carr
17th March
9:30am
Carraroe NS
11:00am
TBD
Altar
Society
8th March
Mary
Duffy
Teresa
Kelly
15th/ 17th
Mar
Frances
Kelly
Emile
Feehily
Collectors
7thMar7:30pm
P Gorman
E Moran
8th March
9:30am
J Keegan
11:30am
R Henry
B Murphy
14thMar7:30pm
P Gorman
E Moran
15th March
9:30am
J Keegan
11:30am
R Henry
B Murphy
17th Mar
9:30am
J Keegan
11:00am
R Henry
B Murphy
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 played after the 9.30am Sunday Mass.
Sat 7.30pm Patrick & Sheila Davey (Annis)
Sun 9.30am Paddy Ryan (Anni)
Sun 11.30am Bridie Leavy (Anni)
Mon/Tue No Morning Mass
Wed 10.00am Pearl Brennan (Anni)
Wed 7.00pm First Confession
Thur 10.00am Harry & Rita Payne (Annis)
Fri 10.00am
Sat 7.30pm Kevin Simpson (1st Anni)
Sun 9.30am John & Ellen Loughlin (Annis)
Sun 11.30am Val McCormack (Anni)
Rosary for the Month ofMarch Jimmy Keegan
ST JOHNS CHURCH
CARRAROE
PARISH NEWSLETTER
SUNDAY
8th March 2020
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm
Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 7:00pm Mass
Priest: Fr Jim Murray,
Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136
Mobile: 087-8198466
Websites:www.carraroechurchsligo.com
www.holywellsligo.com
Corona-virus
We will follow all directions with regards to the Corona-virus.
We would like to keep our Church a safe place for all our Parishioners and
visitors.Apart from all the directiveswhich the HSE has outlines we would
ask all Parishioner who are receiving the Communion Host to do so on your
hand.
Carraroe Eucharistic Ministers
Renewal evening for all our Eucharistic Ministers takes place in Summerhill
College on this Tuesday 10th
March at 8pm. Presenters is Dr. Anne Francis.
All Eucharistic Ministers in our Parish are asked to attend.
First Holy Communion Talk
This programme will provide Practical steps for all Parents to prepare your
child for First Holy Communion. Two evenings for the Parents in St. Enda’s
School on 18th
and 25th
March beginning at 7.30-8.30pm. Present by the
Bridge Programme people.
Church Bookstand – NewSelection
Meeting Christ in the Eucharist – The Massand More
Lining in the Digital Age – Authentic Human Development
Finding God – Doubt and Disbelief
Answers – Faith and Science – Questions Answered
Answers – On Our Lady
Please pay for Books and Cards at the Bookstand
Carraroe and District Regeneration Association AGM

2. The Annual General Meeting ofCADRAwill take place on Wednesday 11th
March at 7 pm in Fr Curley Room Carraroe Community Centre. All ofthe
community are invited to attend.
Sligo Social Services
Sligo Social Services are seeking Volunteer for their Befriending Service. If
you have 1 to 2 hours per week to visit people who are experiencing social
isolation in their own homes, please contact Befriending Service
071 9145682.
St Patrick’s Day Invitation
CADRA extends an invitation to our St Patrick’s Day alcohol free celebration
in Carraroe Community Centre. RSVP before Friday 13th
at 4pm to any of the
following Bridie Mc Lean 0863998925, Pat Benson 0872222835 Mary Murphy
0876888293, Dympna O’Loughlin 0879303540 Mary Dunbar 0876669533 or
email patwbenson1@gmail.com Programme: Approx.Times 2 pm to 3 pm
Dinner Served – Background music provided during meal by Ryan Sheridan
3pm to 3.15 pm- Singing by Cornageeha Community Games Choir 3.15pm to
5 pm Music provided by Martin Rooney- Evening ends at 5 pm
Tobernalt Holy Well
The Stations ofthe Cross are at the Holy Well. What a sacred place
to visit and pray for over Lent. Also, copies ofthe History book on
the Holy Well are available at the Bookstand.
Retreat at Mullaghmore
A Journey ofthe Heart with Deirdre Ni Chinneide, 27th
– 29th
March in Star of
the Sea retreat Centre Mullaghmore. In the Early Christian Church, the well
was a place ofHealing. Held deep within the earth, a journey to the well
nurtured and refreshed the pilgrim who drank of its healing waters. Through
this journey of the heart we open to the well within. Enquiries to
staroftheseacentre@gmail.com or on 0719176722.
Sligo Crozon Twinning
Anniversary Celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary ofSligo Crozon
Twinning will take place in Crozon 9th -16th May 2020. A luxury coach will
travel from Sligo to Crozon on 9th May returning on the 16th. Itinerary is
Sligo Cork and via Brittany ferries to Roscoff and Crozon returning Sligo on
16th May. The fare of€250 includes coach travel and shared cabin
accommodation on ferry. Individuals, Clubs , Families all welcome to join the
group. Enquiries to Michael 087 6495349,Dymphna 0871501444, Marie
Claude 086 8203450,or Imelda 08706753772.
Bereaved
We remember in our prayers the soul ofJosephine (JO) Nealon, Greenfort
whose funeral took place on Monday. May she rest in peace.
Recent Baptism
We welcome Olivia Mae into the Christian community and congratulate
Michelle and Jason Hargadon, Drumiskabole on the Baptism.
Parish Rosary for Lent
The Parish Rosary takes place on Sunday at 9.10am and on the weekdays
at 9.40am in our Church before Mass. Please make a special effort to
attend as all parishioners are invited to participate in the various decades of
the Rosary.
Divine Mercy Novena
If you are free on Friday at 3pm why not join the Divine Mercy Novena in
our Church. Prayers and reflections offered in memory ofthe Divine Mercy.
All welcome
Booking Masses
Please call into the Sacristy after Mass ifyou wish to book a Mass or Masses
for 2020. The Mass is a very sacred way to remember your deceased loved
ones.A limited number ofWeekend Massesare available, but Weekday
Masses are usually free.
Parish Youth Ministry Leadership Programme 2020
Elphin Youth & Young Adult Ministry is planning to run a Newand
Reformatted Parish Youth Ministry Leadership Training Course in order to
offer parishes the opportunity to have trained parish volunteers who will be in
a position to support their priest and parish with youth and young adult
ministry. The course will run between January 2020 and December 2021 over
9 weekends. The venue for the course will be Knock Shrine. All details and
Application Form are available on the Diocesan Website
Accord - Marriage Care
Accord is recruiting Marriage Preparation Facilitators to present Pre-
Marriage courses in the Elphin Diocese.Centres are located in Sligo. Boyle
and Roscommon. Full training provided. Facilitators are part voluntary and
part paid. Selection and training will take place later this year. Full details
from Anne at 071-9145641 or Email accordsligo@eircom.net Also,
Counselling Servicesare available at the Sligo Centre for any problems that
couples may have in their relationship. Professional and confidential service is
available by contacting Anne for an appointment at Accord Sligo 071-
9145641.