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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: 5th April, 2015 Easter Sunday – The Resurrection of the Lord:
Christ is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia!
May the Peace and Joy of the
Risen Lord renew each of us,
so that we may grow in love, care
and friendship for each other.
Happy Easter
Beannachtai na Cásca dibh
go léir
From: Fr. Padraig,
and the Pastoral Council
Masses:
Toomore Sat: vigil
6.00 p.m.
Foxford: Sat: vigil
9.00 p.m.
Craggagh Cemetery: 6.45 a.m.
Attymachugh: Sun:
9.00 a.m.
Foxford:.
Sun:
11.00 a.m.
.
Foxford:
Foxford:
Foxford:
Foxford:
Foxford:
Toomore:
Mon:
Tues:
Wed :
Thurs:
Fri:
Sat:
10.00 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
10 .00 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
6.00 p.m.
Pat & Catherine Boyle Culmore/New York, & their nephew Donald Feerick & Dec’d R.I.P
People of the Community
People of the Community (in Craggagh , weather permitting otherwise in St. Michaels)
People of the Community
(1)Breda Hennigan (9th Anniv)–Aughaward. & Joe & Annie Hennigan & Pat Diggin R.I.P.
(2) Margaret McGreal R.I.P. Craggagh.
John & Biddy Heneghan - Belass
Martin & Mary Roche, Fr. Gerard & Fr. Denis O’Hara.
Paddy Reape (6th Anniv) & his wife Bridget R.I.P.
(1) Richard Joyce R.I.P. Renmbrack – Month’s Mind.
(2) Jim Boyle R.I.P. ( 3rd Anniv) & his wife Mary , Culmore.
Foxford:
Sat:
7.30 p.m. (1) Thomas & Margaret Lally (Belmullett) & Kath Lally, Donegal
(2)Patrick & Mary McNulty (Rooskey)
(3)Michael & Bridie Sheridan (Shraheen) & Deceased Family members
(4)Bridget (Baby) & Michael Boland /Dec’d Rogan, Boland & Dolan Families
Attymachugh:Sun: 9.00 a.m. For The Community
Foxford: Sun:
11.00 a.m.
(1) Liam Thornton R.I.P. (2nd Anniv) Assumpta Place.
(2)Tommy, Lily & Stephen Thornton R.I.P. Clossagh.
(3)John Gerard Devaney R.I.P. (1st Anniv) Stonehall.
(4)Martin Roche (13th Anniv) & his wife Mary Stonepark.
Please Note: Mass on Wednesday Morning instead of evening.
No Convent masses this week
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For urgent calls from Tuesday to Friday this week please Contact: Fr. John Durkan:094 9251431or 087 8548532
Your prayers are requested for:
Margaret McGreal , Craggagh.
May she rest in peace.
 The Priests Easter Collection ( Purple Envelope ) will be taken up this Sat. & Sunday.
 No Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament –on Wednesday for this week.
 (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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Holy Week Ceremonies: Our Thanks once again to all the many people who helped prepare for all the ceremonies of Holy
Week. The Liturgies are made more meaningful when so many people take part and participate in them especially our Readers ,
Ministers of the Eucharist, Choirs, Altar servers, Sacristans and Altar Societies, the young people from the two schools and all
others who had a special part in them. It is great to have such help and interest.
Sincere Thanks also to the collectors, counters and all who contribute to the weekly collections and special collections.
May God Bless you all for your goodness.
Altar Society –April, 2015: Group B: Mary Moyles/ Geraldine Brett./Mary Staunton/ Bridget Ruane /Helena Murphy
Offertory Collectors for April, 2015 : Sat: Sean Lavin/ Joe Carroll/ Paddy Naughton
Sun: Brian Doherty/ Michael McDermott /Anthony Ruane.
Thurs/ Fri: Teresa Ormsby
Readers
Ministers of The Eucharist.
Readers for 10 a.m. Daily Mass this week: Mon /Tues: Emma Sherry
12th April – 2nd 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 a.m. Mass

Alice Hennigan
Margaret McHale
Pearse Maloney
Paddy Naughton
Vera McEvoy
Christina Sheerin
M. Murphy/ M. Lavin/M. Hopkins/M. Noone/D. Reilly
T. Ormsby/G. Lavin/ B. Ruane/ B. Flynn
Teresa Ormsby
Statement from the Spring General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishop’s Conference available at the Church door
& The Bishop’s Pastoral Letter ‘The meaning of Marriage’ is also available at the church door –Please take one.
Baptism: We welcome into the Christian Community:
Isabel Caitlin McDonnell - daughter of David & Christina
Keith Michael Joseph McDermott son of William & Sheila
Who received the sacrament of Baptism in St.Michael’s Church, Foxford on 28 th March, 2015 and
Annalise Maree Elizabeth McMillian daughter of Lennie & Bernadette
Who received the sacrament of Baptism in Attymachugh Church, on 29 th March, 2015
Are you affected by somebody else’s drinking? Al Anon Meeting on Sunday’s @ 3p.m - Hope House, All Welcome
Church of Ireland, Foxford –Rev. Andrea Wills –Easter Sunday at 10 a.m. in Foxford and the McWilliam Park Hotel,
Claremorris @ 12 noon. Everyone is most welcome.
Foxford Social Services Meals-on –wheels available: Mon/Wed & Fri –(-€10 per wk.)Tel: 094 9256614 /087 9040463
Easter camp at The Growing Tree Childcare service between 7th and 10th April. Toddler, pre-school and primary school
camps from 10am to 2pm. Children will have the chance to get involved in Arts and Crafts, science experiments, baking, outdoor
activities and much more. €35 per child for 4 days &€30 for siblings. To book call Mary/Roisin on 087 0535867 / 094 9256946
“A.G.M. of the Foxford Salmon Anglers Association -Thursday 9th April -9pm in the Brown Memorial Hall – All welcome.”
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. NEW GAME 'The Moy Run' €1000 in 45 calls or less! Refreshments
Grow Meetings –every Tues. in Ballina Community Centre @ 8 pm. info: Tel: 094 9026417 -All welcome
Foxford Cards: Winners Last Week: 1st Prize.:M. Boyle/K. Boyle, P. McDonnell/T. Gallagher. 2nd Prize: V. Moran/J. Deacy
3rd Prize: C. Doherty/A. Burke Raffle : G. Thornton, P. McDonnell, B. Brett. Spots:G. Thornton/V. Moylett, T. Deasy/M. Fox, A. Burke/C.
Doherty. Thanks to all who supported the Cards throughout the year.
Bingo - Mon, at 8.30pm in Knockmore Community Hall. €2,600 in prize money on the night. Please support."
Litter League Campaign: April - October 2015. Volunteers Welcome. Tel: Liam Jones 087 9675841
Craggagh Cemetery: Graves Layout of Craggagh Cemetery is on display in the Church. If you find mistakes or omissions
please fill in form at the church porch /drop it into the Parochial House or give to one of the Cemetery Committee members.
Killala- Achonry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2015. led by Bishop John Fleming, Bishop of Killala and Bishop Brendan Kelly,
Bishop of Achonry. Spiritual Directors: Fr. Tom Doherty, and Fr. John Maloney From the 23rd- 28th August 2015, departs from Ireland
West Airport Knock. 5 nights in full board accommodation in the Hotel Agena. Price EUR709- Contact the following: PILGRIM SECTION:
Michael Walkin, Ballina, JWT rep.on 086-6080763. or for the ASSISTED/INVALID PILGRIM SECTION: Mary Loftus on 096-31462
‘Memories’ Alzheimers Charity Shop, Ballina Rd., Foxford We gratefully accept donations of clothes & Bric-a-brack.
Thank you for your support. All proceeds go to the Local Alzheimer Centre.
Carers needed locally to support elderly in their own homes. Carers must have Fetac level 5. Please ring 094 9366007
MEMORIAL WALK: Mayo Roscommon Hospice invite you to Walk in aid of a loved one and participate in the 5km
memorial walk for local hospice/palliative Care services in your area on Sun. April 19th . Contact 0949388666.
An Teanga Bheo: For more information on group and individual Irish classes Contact Órla on 085 8512688
Annual Easter Party in aid of Aware, on Easter Sunday from 2-5pm in the Breaffy House Events Arena, Castlebar. Great fun for the
whole family - Easter Bunny, Free easter eggs, Bouncy Castles, face Painting, Pet Farm etc. €6 euro per family. Ph 0872890533.
The Irish Cancer Society’s Care to Drive service is currently seeking volunteer drivers to drive local patients to & from their
chemotherapy treatments in Mayo General Hospital. We are looking for volunteers from all over Co. Mayo to pick patients up at
their homes, drive them to the door of the hospital, pick them up again when they are finished their treatment and bring them
home. The service is free to the patient and all drivers expenses are paid. Tel: Gail :01 2310566 or email [email protected]
Tadhg’s Wish to walk: Sincere thanks to the organisers, all who took part, donated prizes and supported in any way the recent
fundraiser in the Mayfly Hotel. Mass will be celebrated in Lahardane Church on Tuesday, 7th April @ 8 p.m. All are welcome.
Swinford Drama Group, under the direction of Pat Moore, will stage two one-act plays in Swinford Cultural Centre on Fri. 10th,
Sat’ 11th &Sun. 12th April. Doors open @ 7.15pm - 1st play begins at 8.00pm. "What's for Pudding" by David Tristram and
"Double Take" by Clement Shevlin -both comedies -you are guaranteed a great night's entertainment. Adm.€10 incl. refreshments
Social Dancing –Easter Monday 9pm -11pm –Brown Memorial Hall, Foxford. -music by Sean Brennan.
St. Angela’s College , Sligo –Tasters in Theology Series 2015 – Understanding the Liturgy of the Eucharist by Dr. Michael
Gilroy -Two week-ends beginning 17th &18th & 24th &25th April.(Friday 7.30 pm. -10pm. and Saturday 10 am -4 pm. ) sessions are suitable for
anyone who wishes to gain introductory understanding of the New Testament or the Eucharist. € 60 per module. Incl light lunch.
Info/Booking: Tel: 071 91 95532 or e.mail: [email protected]
"Knock Marriage Introductions". Helping to bring people together with a view to marriage. Phone: 0949375960. Visit our
website at http://knockmarriageintroductions.com