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Foxford
Tel: Very Rev. Padraig Costello P.P: Mobile: 087 242 2273. Parish Office – 094 92 56131Email:
[email protected] Parish website:www.foxfordparish.com Diocesan Website: www.achonrydiocese.org
Week-ending: 10th May, 2015 – 6th Sunday of Easter
Diocese of Achonry – Pilgrimage to Knock -TODAY
Masses:
Toomore Sat: vigil
Foxford:
Sat:
6.00 p.m. Annie( Anniv) Frank & Enda Gilmore. R.I.P. Cloongee.
7.30 p.m. (1)Mary, John, & Sean (Anniv) Molloy, Summerhill /Eileen McHale, Knockmore. &
Ann & John Coleman, Shraheen. R.I.P.
(2)Damien Murray R.I.P Mary & Pat Ruane/Mollie & Laurence Murray, &
Mary Browne
Attymachugh: Sun:
9.00 a.m. Bridget & Pat Quinn & Deceased Quinn & O’Donnell Families & Bridget &
Mary McAndrew R.I.P.
Foxford:
Sun:
10.00 a.m. Brendan & Linda Jones, & daughters Anna & Brenda R.I.P.
Foxford:
Sun:
11.30 a.m. First Holy Communion Mass
Foxford:
Mon:
10.00 a.m. Margaret & Vin Sheridan, sons Michael & Vincent & deceased Sheridan & Niland
Families R.I.P.
Foxford: Tues:
10.00 a.m. People of the Community.
Convent: Wed:
8.00 a.m.
Foxford: Wed :
7 .00 p.m. Pat & Sadie Moylett R.I.P. Moygrove.
Convent: Thurs:
8.00 a.m.
Foxford: Thurs:
10.00 a.m.
Foxford: Fri:
10.00 a.m.
Toomore: Sat:
6.00 p.m. Mary (Anniv) & Jim Boyle & Ann Dinan. Culmore
Foxford: Sat:
7.30 p.m. (1)Michael Clarke & Deceased Family - Culmore
(2)Billy & Anna Higgins R.I.P. Belfast.
(3)Hugh Doherty his wife Mary & son Martin R.I.P.
(4) Kitty & Frank Turnbull & their daughter Lourda Lamb. R.I.P.
Attymachugh:Sun:
9.00 a.m. People of the Community
Foxford:.
Sun: 11.00 a.m. (1) Trish Dempsey-Ruane R.I.P. (9th Anniv)
(2) Patrick & Nora Doherty – Culmore.
 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock - TODAY – Sun- 17th May. The Ceremonies start at 2:30pm
Your prayers are requested for:
Margaret Burke (Barrett) Birmingham, U.K.-wife of the late Jimmy Burke of Aikenhead Tce, Foxford
Jimmy Reape –Ballina –brother of the late Paddy Reape, Foxford.
May they rest in peace.
 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament –on Wednesday (10 am -6.45 pm.)
 (The Rosary is recited in St. Michael’s at 9.40 am (before masses-daily) & before vigil Mass on Sat evening.
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Our Lady of Knock Prayer Group Meeting will resume on this Friday evening from 7 – 8 pm.
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Altar Society –May, 2015: C: Mary Dempsey/Ann McDonnell/ Rosemary Carabine /Helena Murphy/Marion Moran.
W/E: 17th May, – 7th Sunday of Easter
Toomore
Sat. 6 p.m.
Attymachugh
Sun: 9.00 am.
Foxford
Sat: 7.30p.m. vigil
Foxford
Sun: 11.00 a.m.
Blackrock’s
After 11 a.m. Mass
Readers
Marianne Doherty
Paddy Prendergast
Mary Moylett- Ruane
Yvonne Ruane
Ministers of The Eucharist.
Oliver Murphy
Lily Ruddy
S. Coleman/ B. Moore /M. Noone /G. Brett/S. Neary
T. Ormsby/ B. Ruane/ H. Murphy/M. Guiry
Teresa Ormsby
Offertory Collectors for May, 2015 : Sat. Vigil: Michael Cosgrave/ David McHale/Michael Staunton
Sun. 11.a.m: Ben Burke/ Brendan Brett / Kevin Reape
Readers for 10 a.m. Daily Mass this week: Mon /Tues: Teresa Ormsby Thurs/ Fri: Emma sherry
We wish every Blessing to the children who receive their First Holy Communion This Sunday: Ajay McGrath
Alan Bourke/ Amber Hardy /Avadh Gaughan/Carla Ruane Chloe Macken /Cian Warde /Ciarán Bolton /Conor McGuire
Danny McNamee /Evan Walshe /Katelyn Reape /Kenneth Burke Walsh/Kevin McDermott /Kyle Bowes/Lacey Guilfoyle
Leah Hegarty /Lilly Anders /Meadhbh Bell /Meadbh Reilly /Molly Ruane /Nathan Roberts/Oliver Syrnik /Pádraig Reape
Rian Walsh /Seán Prendergast Murphy /Shauna Cosgrave /Tadhg McCarthy/ Tegan Binley.
We also welcome their relatives and friends that are here for the celebration of First Holy Communion.
‘The meaning of Marriage’ leaflet (Issue No 7-this week )is available at the church door –Please take one.(Previous issues available.)
Baptism: We welcome into the Christian Community:
Korey Christopher Downey -son of Gerard & Davina
Who received the sacrament of Baptism in St. Michael’s, Foxford on, 3 rd May, 2015
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Are you affected by somebody else’s drinking? Al Anon Meeting Sunday’s @ 3p.m - Hope House, All Welcome
Would you like to be come a Handmaid or Steward at Knock Shrine? Knock Shrine, is now recruiting voluntary helpers, both
Handmaids and Stewards –for this year’s Pilgrimage season. Those wishing to become members should be at least 18 years of
age. Women should contact Mary Neary Tel: 094 9388110 Male contact : Tom Neary 094 9371619 or 087 3396086
e-mail tomandcarmelneary@ eircom.net
Foxford National School is excited to announce our
WOW Launch Day will be on Friday 15th May The
WOW Launch is a 'walk to school on weekdays' initiative
which is central to us achieving our 4th green flag (for
sustainable travel).On Friday morning 15th May, children,
parents and staff are encouraged to walk to school, or park
and stride, in so far as possible. The wearing of high
visibility clothing is also encouraged. We would ask
motorists to be extra vigilant that morning due to the
amount of children that will be walking to school.
We thank everyone for their support and co-operation.
The Green Schools Committee, Foxford NS.
Foxford Social Services Meals-on –wheels available:
Mon/Wed & Fri –(-€10 per wk.)Tel: 094 9256614 /087 9040463
Parent’s information evening will take place in the
Growing Tree, Admiral Brown Road, Foxford on
Thursday 14th May at 7.30pm. Services include,
Toddler Room, Preschool Room, Afterschool Service,
Out of School Childcare, and Summer Camp.
Foxford Litter League Campaign: April - October 2015.
Volunteers Welcome. Tel: Liam Jones 087 9675841
BINGO EVERY FRIDAY IN FOXFORD LEISURE
CENTRE 9.00PM - 11.00PM –Lotto, Jackpot & Raffle
on the night. No House less than €60 or €120 on Single
Check. Refreshments available. Over €6,000 on offer in
prizes each night.
Gym: Special Summer Offers available. Call (094) 9257684
for further details.
"Irish and French Grinds for Junior and Leaving Cert
students at reasonable rates, contact Michelle:0877607365"
‘Memories’ Alzheimers Charity Shop, Ballina Rd.,
Foxford We gratefully accept donations of clothes & Bric-abrack. Thank you for your support. All proceeds go to the
Local Alzheimer Centre.
Foxford Active Retirement Group – Meeting
Wednesday’s from 10.30 a.m. in the Social Services Centre.
The Irish Cancer Society’s Care to Drive service seek
volunteer drivers to drive local patients to & from their
chemotherapy treatments in Mayo General Hospital. The
service is free to the patient &all drivers expenses are paid.
Tel: Gail :01 2310566 or email [email protected]
Irish Cancer Society Annual Collection -9th & 10th May.
Used Clothing Collection to aid Fr. Nicholas Maanzo & his
parish of St. Patricks, Kitui, Kenya on Wed. 13th May
between 9am -12 noon at The Church car park. See poster.
Grow Meetings –every Tues. in Ballina Community
Centre @ 8 pm. info: Tel: 094 9026417 -All welcome
Guitar and Keyboard/Piano (inc. RIAM) lessons For
information please contact Tony Roberts on 087 7625254
Coláiste Mheasca, Established Irish summer course
th
in Claremorris GAA Club, 29 June-10th of July for
buachaillí agus cailiní (12-18yrs) Information etc. from:
Aoife Nic Eachmharcaigh 087-9632563, email:
[email protected] or www.colaistemheasca.com
Foxford Active Retirement Group cordially invite
their friends to their “Bealtaine celebrations” on 12 th
May in the Admiral Brown Memorial Hall, from 2 pm. -5
pm. Hope you can join us.
Irish Catholic Newspaper: The Irish Catholic costs
€1.60. If you wish to order phone the parish office 9256131
LOUGH DERG: Achonry Diocese Three Day
Pilgrimage to Lough Derg, Mon 20th - Wed 22nd
July. Transport to be confirmed.
Island adm: €70 adult; €65 senior; €59.50 student (student ID)
Tel: 094 9367031 or Email: [email protected]
Bingo – Mon, 11th May- 9. pm in Knockmore Community
Hall. €2,600 in prize money on the night. Please support."
The Mayo County Fleadh Cheoil in Swinford –This
week-end. Events commencing at 9 a.m. include
Ceili & Sean nos dancing. And marching bands
competition.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice is appealing for volunteers to
help with National Sunflower Days for Hospice 5th & 6th
June. Your support for local palliative care service would be
greatly appreciated. Contact 0949388666
Social Dancing Classes in the Brown Memorial Hall
Every Monday night from 8 – 9 pm. Tea Served
"FREE Training Courses -at National Learning Network,
Castlebar. Courses on offer to suit all needs, including
Employment Skills (FETAC Level 3,4 & 5) with great
additional supports provided. you may also be able to receive a
payment while gaining a qualification. If you are interested
please contact Peter Dooley on 0949022770
Killala- Achonry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led
by Bishop John Fleming, Bishop of Killala andBishop
Brendan Kelly, Bishop of Achonry. Spiritual Directors: Fr.
Tom Doherty, Killala Diocese and Fr. John Maloney
Achonry Diocese. -23rd- 28th August 2015, departs Ireland
West Airport Knock. 5 nights in full board accommodation
in the Hotel Agena. Price EUR709- (single rooms available,
supplement applies). To book contact the following:
PILGRIM SECTION: Michael Walkin, Ballina, JWT rep on
086-6080763. ASSISTED/INVALID PILGRIM SECTION:
Mary Loftus on 096-31462
Food Addicts Anonymous -Venue: Hope House @ 8 pm.
Monday’s Tel: 086 3201247 -All welcome
Revenue Tax Rebate Scheme: Are You a P.A.Y.E.
taxpayer? Have you signed your form for 2012, 2013 &
2014 Forms are available at the church entrance door for
anyone that paid P.A.Y.E and contributed €250 or more in
those years, to St. Michael’s parish. (A separate form has to be
filled in & signed for 2012)
Please fill in your name and address, phone no, your PPS
number & your rate of Tax and return to the parish office
Church Gate Collection on 16th & 17th May, for the
Alliance of the Two Hearts of Jesus & Mary Building
Project in the Phillipines. Please Support.