Carraroe Church Newsletter

1. 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 December
Martin Scanlon
Readers Eucharistic Ministries
ALTAR
SOCIETY
21st Dec
Carmel Moran
Marion Barrett
28th
Dec
Kathleen Henry
Kitty Doyle
4th
Jan
Catherine
Hanley Mary
Duffy
Majella Mc
Donnell
20th
Dec
21st
Dec
24th
Dec
25th
Dec
27th
Dec
28th
Dec
Fri 2nd
Jan
3rd
Jan
4th
Jan
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
8:00pm
9:30am
11:30am
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
6:00pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
9:30am
11:30am
Maura
McMoreland
Imelda Henry
Carraroe N.S.
Frances Kelly
Carraroe N.S.
Ann Mc Gowan
Eugene Moran
Paddy Galvin
Gerry Quinn
New Year
Adoration
Joe Casey
Mary Hough
Lisa Jordan
Aine Moran &
Teresa Kelly
Kitty Doyle
Catherine Lynch &
Gerry Price
Brid Blake, Leo &
Maura Marren
Vincent Dunbar
Pauline Jordan &
Mary Murphy
Anne Hickey&
Margaret Feeney
Frances Kelly
Mary Rose Casey
& Maureen Casey
Mary Davey
Martin F Scanlon&
Mary C Davey
Sheila Murphy&
Christy Murphy
Maureen Mc Cabe
MauraMcMoreland
&Mary Harkin
Collectors
Gregory Kelly
T O Callaghan
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
Gregory Kelly
T O Callaghan
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
Gregory Kelly
T O Callaghan
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
Gregory Kelly
T O Callaghan
F Hargadon
S Duffy
J Mc Hale
Mon 29th Dec - 1st Jan No Morning Mass
St Johns Church Carraroe
Parish Newsletter
Sunday 21 ST
December 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am
Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pm
Priest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com
Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466Websites:
www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com
Christmas Concert - Sunday 21st December
Christmas Concert will take place in Carraroe Church on this Sunday
21st December at 8pm. The Concert will be led by Eunjoo Goh,
Soprano. Eunjoo is a solo professional singer, who have performed
many times in Europe and Asia. Eunjoo now lives and performs in
Sligo. Also, Ramona Sakalauskaite, professional Harpist, has toured
and played solo throughout Russia, Europe and Japan. Ramona has a
very extensive repertoire of music and now lives and works in the Sligo
area.
Please come along to this wonderful evening of Christmas music
on preparation for the birthday of Jesus. Admission Free.

2. Tobernalt Holy Well - Christmas Cards - Final Call
Two kinds of Christmas Cards are now available
based on the Holy Well with prayers and reflections.
Purchasing the cards will help to support the Holy
Well and promote this location beyond Sligo.
Please call into the Presbytery after Mass,
Parish Envelopes
You should have receive your Parish Envelop at this stage. Thank you
to our various distributors. Please use the envelope during the coming
year. It is our only source of income. Your support is appreciated.
Carraroe Community Centre
Most classes will be concluding for the Christmas period. Please note
the restart time in the New Year for your class or group.
Tobernalt Holy Well
Christmas is a wonderful time to visit the Holy Well. The various
shrines and place of prayer invite us to reflect on the Birth of Jesus.
Take the time to visit and pray, light a candle and find God in the great
outdoors.
Parish Calendar for 2015 – ideal Parish Gift
Parish information.... prayers.. Sts. Days.... Beautiful photogrpahy..
Reflections... and more
Some copies of our Parish Calendar for 2015 are now available at the
Church Bookstand. You may like to sent copies to
family or friends abroad. Copies only €3.
Donation for Christmas Flowers
The arrangement of flowers that decorate our Altar
throughout the year is beautifully prepared by the Altar Society. If you
would like to help with the cost of flowers, especially for Christmas,
please place your donation in an envelope and drop it in the Sunday
collection or call to the Sacristy after Mass or the Presbytery during the
week. Thank you for your support.
Thank You for your Support and Help
Thank you to the following members of our Community. They are just
some of the people who give their time, energy and commitment to our
Church.
Sacristan/Caretaker: Evelyn Scanlon our Church Sacristan assisted by
Mary Theresa. They help to prepare our Church for the many liturgical
services and other events during the year.
The following who co-ordinate our various ministries:
Choirs: Ray Cotter for his constant dedication to the Parish Choir and
the Folk Choir. Thank you to the various members of our Choirs for
your time and energy during the year.
Newsletter: Lavina Scanlon for consistent service with our Parish
Newsletter: Eucharistic Minsters: Gretta O’ Hart for co-ordinating the
rota. Thank you to each Eucharistic Minister for helping in our
liturgies.
Altar Society: Mart T. Scanlon for her efficiency and hard work
throughout the past year. A special thank you to each member of the
Altar Society who keep our Church beautiful and tidy during the year
for the various Liturgical services, especially at Christmas and Easter.
Readers: John McGetrick for his good organisation and competent
planning. To each reader: a special thank you for your dedication to the
word of God which includes the children from sixth class.
Parish Collectors: Margaret Feeney for her quiet commitment and
hard work. Thank you to all who help with our Church collections.
Parish Counters: All members who help with the Parish finances.
If you would like to help out with any of the above ministries, please
contact the Parish Office. Your help is needed and appreciated.
Parish Envelope Distribution: Thank you to Maura McMoreland for
co-ordination our Parish Envelope distribution. Also, to the various
distributors in the Parish, Sincere thanks for your help and support.
Finally, I would like to wish all our Parishioners a peaceful and happy
Christmas. May these days of Christmas be a time of family and friends
united in friendship. Every Blessing as we journey towards 2015.
Day for Helpers in our Parish
Twelve people attended the day of reflection in Mullaghmore last
Sunday. We hope you enjoyed the day and thank you for your presence
and support in the Parish.

3. Christmas Gifts
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.
True Christian Christmas
Christmas isn't showy gifts
Or glittering decoration;
It's honouring our Saviour, Jesus Christ
In humble adoration.
It's serving those less fortunate,
Meeting their needs before our own;
It's making sure at Christmas time
That no one is alone.
It's taking what we would have spent
On things that no one needs,
And using it to help someone
With service and good deeds.
Our Saviour showed us how to live
With charity, faith and service.
It makes the holidays a joy,
More peaceful, and less nervous.
So let's remember Christmas is
About our Saviour's birth;
That's the way to happiness,
The way to peace on earth.
Divine Mercy
Takes place every Friday in our Church beginning at 3:00pm. Also,
Nazareth House on Friday evening beginning at 7:30pm. All welcome to
come along
Church Bookstand
Parish Calendar - Parish Calendar for 2015
Rosary Card - The Mysteries of the Rosary
St. Martin - Exploring many items
Tobernalt Holy Well Prayer Book - Novenas for Peace and the
Family.
Tobernalt History Book - Penal Ireland/ Exploring the Holy Well
Vocations Cards and more.
The Meaning of Marriage
Pastoral statement from the Bishops' Conference on the meaning
of marriage in the light of purposed changes in our constitution.
Copies available at the back and side door. Please take one home
and be informed.
Accord - Sligo
ACCORD Services Sligo offers a confidential and affordable
professional counselling service for marriage and relationship
problems. For appointment Phone: 071- 9145641 or e-mail:
accordsligo@eircom.net We also provide Pre-Marriage courses on a
regular basis. These can be booked online at www.accord.ie
Mass Times & Intentions
Sat 7:30pm Jimmy & Lily Mulligan, Michael & Paddy Scanlon
(Annis)
Sun 11:30am Ned Crystal (Anni)
Sun 8:00pm Christmas Concert
Mon No Morning Mass
Tue 10:00am Joe Feeney (RIP)
Christmas Eve Mass
Wed 8:00pm Paddy Casserly
Christmas Day Mass
Thurs. 9:30am Brian & Kathleen Hynes/ Jean & Patrick Jordon (Annis)
11:30am Nicholas Tancred (RIP)
Fri No Morning Mass
Sat 7:30pm Nan & John Lee(Annis)
Sun 9:30am Bernard McGauran & Dec Family Members (Annis)
Sun No Morning Mass
Fri 2nd Jan 6:00pm New Year Adoration
Fri 7:00pm Brian Cotter (Anni)