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 February….Martin Scanlon

Readers Eucharistic Ministri e s

ALTARSOCIETY

9th FebFrances Kelly& Emile Feehily16th FebMary Kivlehan, Mary T Scanlon, Mary Dunbar

8th Feb

9th Feb

15th Feb

16th Feb

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7:30pm

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Carol Kearney

Carraroe N.SPaddy Galvin

Fergal Kelly

Eugene Moran

Carraroe N.S

Rose Casey &Paula Rochford NevinTom McGowanAine Moran & Teresa Kelly

Kitty Doyle &Gerry Price

Catherine Lynch

Brid Blake & Leo Marren

CollectorsC MurphyJ ScanlonJ Mc MorelandG QuinnJoe ScanlonD KivlehanC MurphyJ ScanlonJ Mc MorelandG QuinnJoe ScanlonD Kivlehan

MASS TIME’S AND INTENTIONS Sat 7:30pm John Scanlon (Anni) Sun 9:30am Brian Cotter (Rec Dec) Sun 11:30am Bridie Boylan (Mt Mind) Mon No Mass Tue 10:00amWed 10:00am Bernadette Lee (|Rec Dec) Thur 10:00am Joe Feeney (RIP) Fri 10:00am Cepta Hannon (Anni) Sat 7:30pm Bridie and Tony Gallagher (Annis)Sun 9:30am Brian Cotter (Rec Dec)Sun 11:30am Maisie & Albert Gilmartin (Annis) Church Bookstand – New Items Africa – Jan/Feb Ed. Sr. Famita, Mary’s Meals and more Far East – Jan/Feb – Walking into the Light/A Christian Politician 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 ResponseTobernalt 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 Book

St Johns Church CarraroeSt Johns Church Carraroe Parish NewsletterParish Newsletter

Sunday 9Sunday 9 thth February 2014February 2014

Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am

Holidays 10:00am & 8:00pmPriest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com

Phone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.com

“ THE JUST PERSON IS A LIGHT IN DARKNESS TO THE UPRIGHT.”Today is the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. There is an emphasis in today’s Scripture

Readings on making the Christian faith shine in our lives. The Gospel Reading of

today from St. Matthew, calls us to be deeply aware of our Christian dignity and

responsibility as “the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world.” Salt and light are

powerful images of discipleship. What does it mean to be salt and light? The First

Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah speaks in terms of justice and

compassionate care for the weak, needy and vulnerable. For, through them the very

goodness of God is revealed. And in that way, the disciple’s light will shine like the

dawn. The Responsorial Psalm corroborates with this saying that “The just person is

a light in darkness to the upright.” The Second Reading from St. Paul's 1st Letter to

the Corinthians intensifies the Christian character of our vocation as “the light of the

world.” The light we are to bring is light concerning the central object of our faith,

namely, “Christ crucified.” It is for this that the Spirit fills us with his power.

Please Note : We welcome Sr. Rena Condron from the Franciscan Missionary

Sisters for Africa who will speak at all Masses this weekend. Sr. Rena will share with us the work of the Order in Africa and ask for your prayers and support in the ongoing work. Blessed CandlesSome Blessed Candles from the feast of the Presentation are available in the Sacristy after all Masses if you would like to take some home.

Sunday CollectionEnvelopes €1256.40 – Only 185 envelopes returned out of over 1,000 distributedLoose Change € 500.62Thank you for your support – Please use the Parish Envelopes.

Tax Reclaim FormsWe are currently reclaiming tax on your kind donation to our Church during 2013. You should have received a letter and tax form by post. Please fill in the form with your PPs number and sign in the places indicated. You can return the form via or Sunday collection, to the presbytery or drop it into the Sunday collection. If you have not receive a form and are a PAYE worker copies are now available at the back and side door. Thank you to all who have returned the forms by hand or post.

Alive – Copies available at the back and side door. Interesting articles on politicians – Why society should defend Marriage – Read all about Philip Rivers and more

Recent BaptismsCongratulations to Shane and Catriona O’Gara, Cairns Hill, and we welcome Sean into the Christian Community. Also, we welcome Nathan Daniel Kelly, Colloney, and congratulate Kevike and Daniel on the Baptism. Please Note : 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.

Adult Education Classes in Art, Computers, Crochet/Knitting, German, Italian and Spanish will be held in Mercy College Sligo from February 11th at 8 pm. For further information e mail mercycollegesligo@eircom.net or phone 08602312520

Oxfam Urgently Needs Clothes Donations at our Oxfam store on Grattan Street we are currently very short of donations/stock. Donations of unwanted quality items especially clothes. Donations can be dropped off at Oxfam 17 Grattan Street. Call 071 9138913.

Sligo Social Services: Would gratefully accept good quality clothing, unsoiled bedding, bric-a brac, or unwanted Christmas gifts to be sold at the Thrift Shop on Harmony Hill. Contact 071-9145682 for further information. All money raised will go back into much needed services in the local community.A

Accord is now taking bookings for pre-marriage courses taking place later this year. Please contact Mary at 071-9145641 for more information. Web Ste: www.accord.ieTobernalt Holy Well A must see for those in the area. Tobernalt Holy Well is a beautiful place to reflect, pray and enjoy an hour or two. It is hard to find so be sure to ask a local your first time there. Calm and serene. (Trip Advisor)Our Holy Well attracts people from all over the world. It is a local site of prayer and a unique place for many to visit, ponder and pray. Please keep the ground tidy and clean. Information about the Holy Well is posted on the notice board at the entrance. Please have a read.

Big Brother, Big SisterVolunteers required by Foroige to make a difference to the life of a young person. Initial training and ongoing support will be provided by a professional worker. Contact Nicola Tuffy at 086-8516087 or email Nicola.tuffy@foroige.ie

Parish Ministries The new list of Eucharistic Ministers is now available in the sacristy after mass. Please call in and collect your copy. Also, the new list for Readers is now distributed. Please check your time and day. Thank you for your help and support.

St; John’s FC 5km Roads Race

Takes place on 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.

St John’s Community Development Association

Open meeting on Monday 10th February at 8:00pm in Clubhouse, Cuilbeg. All are welcome to attend and support your community.

Vocations – Information

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

Baptism/ Confirmation Certificates Due to demand a request for Baptism/ Confirmation Certificates normally takes up to one week. Normal donation is €10. L a Verna Retreat Centre, The Friary, Rossnowlagh ( +353 (0) 71 9852 572 ):  Day of Prayer Wed 19th Feb 10am-5pm,

Lenten Retreat Fri 21st Feb to Sun 23rd Feb with Fr Paschal McDonnell ofm,Living in the Seasons Sat 22nd Feb 10am-2pm with Sinead Grimes