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Foxford Tel: Very Rev. Padraig Costello P.P: Mobile: 087 242 2273. Parish Office – 094 92 56131Email:

stmichaelsfoxford@gmail.com Parish website:www.foxfordparish.com Diocesan Website: www.achonrydiocese.org Week-ending: 10

th April, 2016 –3

rd Sunday of Easter.

Toomore Sat: 6.00 p.m. Anne & Pat Conwell (Anniv) Annie & Anthony Gaughan (Anniv) & dec’d of the

Conwell & Gaughan Families.

Foxford: Sat: 7.30 p.m. (1)Paddy (Anniv) & Bridget Reape R.I.P.

(2)Patrick & Mary McNulty R.I.P. Rooskey

(3)Michael (Anniv) & Bridie Sheridan & Dec’d Family members (Shraheen)

(4)Maura Deane (1st Anniv) R.I.P. Ballina Road.

Attymachugh:Sun: 9.00 a.m. People of the Community

Foxford Sun 11.00 a.m. “Do This in Memory”- First Holy Communion Programme.

(1) Martin Reape (14th Anniv) & his wife Mary R.I.P.

(2) Michael Spain – Month’s Mind – Moyview

Foxford: Mon: 10.00 a.m.

Foxford: Tues: 10.00 a.m. Mossie Horgan R.I.P. Cork -(brother of John Horgan, Stonehall)

Convent: Wed: 8.00 a.m. Special Intention

Foxford: Wed: 7.00 p.m. Don Healy R.I.P.

Foxford: Thurs: 8.00 a.m.

Foxford: Thurs: 10.00 a.m. Joe Clarke R.I.P. (Birthday Remembrance)

Foxford: Fri: 10.00.a.m. Mary Kate McDonnell & Deceased Family members R.I.P.

Foxford: Sat: 11.00 a.m. Patricia Loftus(nee Ruddy)-Ballina & Foxford.- Month’s Mind.

Toomore: Sat: 6.00 p.m. (1)Patrick Molloy (Renbrack) his grandfather Patrick(Aughaward) & Dec’d Molloy Family

(2) Jim Boyle ( 3rd Anniv) his wife Mary & Anne Dinan R.I.P. Culmore

Foxford: Sat: vigil 7.30 p.m. (1)Bea O’Hara R.I.P. – Month’s Mind.

(2) Celia & Anthony Rogan R.I.P. Borehallagh

(3)Brigid Ormsby (6th Anniv) husband Michael/son Leo /grandson Gary KellyR.I.P.

(4)Paddy Joe Davis R.I.P. Clossagh.

Attymachugh: Sun: 9.00 a.m. (1)Jimmy & Margaret O’Hara, their daughter Kathleen R.I.P.

(2)Hugh Sheerin (Attymachugh) and Deceased Family members. R.I.P.

Foxford Sun 11.00 a.m. (1)Liam Thornton R.I.P. (3rd Anniv).- Assumpta Place.

(2)Patricia Burke (3rd Anniv) Churchpark & London.R.I.P.

(3)Walter Murray, Mary & Pat Noone, Eileen & John Foy, Mary & John Molloy R.I.P. Summerhill

(4)John Gerard Devaney R.I.P. 2nd Anniv. – Stonehall.

Convent Masses: 8.a.m. Wednesday & Thursday.

Recent Deaths: Your prayers are requested for:

Kathleen McDonnell Carn, Charlestown- mother of Vincent McDonnell, Moyview.

May she Rest in Peace.

Thanks to all who helped in so many ways for Holy Week and Easter.

Adoration on Wednesday from after 10 am Mass to 6.45p.m.

Sincere thanks for your generous contributions to the Easter Priests Collection

Trocaire - Boxes can be handed in at any of the Masses

Date to Note : First Holy Communion: Sunday 8th

May in St. Michaels at 11. 30 a.m.

The Rosary is recited in St. Michael’s at 9.40 am (before Masses-daily) & before vigil Mass on Sat evening.

Our Lady of Knock Prayer Group Meeting on this Friday evening from 4– 5pm.

Readers for 10 a.m. Daily Mass this week: Mon/Tues: Ann McNulty Thurs/ Fri: Teresa Ormsby

Offertory Collectors for April, 2016 : Sat. Vigil: Sean Lavin /Joe C arroll / Paddy Naughton

Sun. 11.a.m: Brian Doherty/ Michael McDermott/Anthony Ruane .

Altar Society–April 2016- Group B: Mary Moyles/ Geraldine Brett./Mary Staunton/ Bridget Ruane /Helena Murphy W/E: 17th April 2016 4th Sun of Easter Readers Ministers of The Eucharist. Toomore Sat. 6 p.m. Elsa McEvoy Alice Hennigan

Attymachugh Sun: 9.00 am. Paddy Prendergast Christina Sheerin

Foxford Sat: 7.300p.m. vigil Michael McDonagh S. Coleman/M. Hopkins /L. McDermott/ G. Brett/A. Murray

Foxford Sun: 11.00 a.m. Ann McNamee T. Ormsby/ S. Neary/B. Ruane/B. Flynn

Blackrock’s After 11 a.m. Mass Bernadette Reape

Are you affected by somebody else’s drinking? Al Anon Meeting Sunday’s @ 3p.m - Hope House, All Welcome

Foxford Social Services Meals-on –wheels available: Mon/Wed & Fri –(-€10 per wk.)Tel: 094 9256614 /087 9040463

Bereavement Support Group. meet at the Family Centre, Knock Shrine -Each Wednesday @ 11am,. All are welcome to drop in any

week. Family Life & Prayer Centre Knock Shrine Tel: (094) 9375320 E-mail: familycentre@knockshrine.

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 086 230 6842

Irish Catholic Newspaper: The Irish Catholic costs €1.80. If you wish to order phone the parish office 9256131

Baptisms: We welcome into the Christian Community:

Finn James McHugh son of Ian and Claire, Belgarrow. Who received the sacrament of Baptism on 2

nd April, 2016, in St. Michael’s Church, Foxford.

Grow Meetings:Every Tuesday @ 8pm -Ballina Community Centre. All welcome

Thanks to everyone that supported the Easter Bake Sale & Raffle last week-end in aid of Childline. A Total of €584.30 was raised for this worthy cause.

MOY DAVITTS GAA FUNDRAISER Night – “I’m A GAA Player, Get Me Out Of Here!!!' on Sat 9 April in

Foxford Leisure Centre A Brilliant night of comedy and craic. Tickets €10

Killala & Achonry Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2016:Led by Most Rev. John Fleming, Bishop of Killala & Most Rev.

Brendan Kelly, Bishop of Achonry. Special Charter Air Travel Knock/Lourdes Return. 23rd to 28th August -5 nights €710 per person.(incl. travel & Accomodation). Contact: Pilgrim section Michael Walkin (Joe Walsh Tours)Ballina 086 6080763. or for Sick/Special Needs Section contact: Eileen O’Brien 087 4431325 (Deposit €200 per person.)

An Taisce National Spring Clean comes to Foxford. WE NEED YOUR HELP. Salmon Anglers Club and Riverfest

are joining forces to clean up Foxford! Wednesday 13th April 6.30pm meeting at Market Square (outside Gala). We aim to

clean up the River walk, Pontoon Road, the Lake area and the area at Pontoon Bridge. Bags and a tabard to keep you clean

will be provided. Please bring gloves and a high viz jacket. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Contact Taragh (0876471919) or Michael (0877777671). Let's get Busy!!!

Social Dancing Classes in the Brown Memorial Hall Every Monday night from 8 – 11 pm. Tea Served

The Irishtown Reunion will be held on Sunday 1st May in Foxford National School at 4pm. We are inviting every

family in Irishtown and friends to this Irishtown Reunion. If you intend to come along, it is important to let us know by

contacting one of the following either by email or by phone: Pauline Geoghegan 094 9256391 (between 9 am and 3 pm).

Mary Reape : 087 914 3486 Seán Lavin : slavin@eircom.net .Oliver Murphy: 086 062 9940. Larry Murray:087 754 2610.

If you have any copies of old pictures you would like to send in advance, we hope to display a gallery of old photographs. Old

stories and anecdotes are also 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. Refreshments available. Over €6,000 on offer in prizes each night. Phone 094 9257684

‘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.

Guitar and Keyboard/Piano (inc. RIAM) lessons are being held near Foxford. These are 1 to 1 lessons with a

qualified and experienced music teacher. First introductory lesson is free. contact: Tony Roberts on 087 7625254

How will you celebrate Mayo Day? Mayo Day 2016 takes place on April 30th

, with events being held all throughout the May Bank Holiday Weekend. We would like to ask you as an individual, business or community group to get involved. The theme – What does Mayo mean to you? Let your creativity come alive! Email us your plans so we can promote your effort to info@mayo.ie . Let us all, as Mayo people, or with a Mayo connection, celebrate and

showcase all that is great about our County.

Bingo on Monday 11th

April @ 9.00pm in Knockmore Community Hall. €2,650 in prizes paid out on the night.

Refreshments served. Your support appreciated Straide & Foxford United 50/50 -This weeks winner was George Armstrong, An Post, Ballina, who won €270, there is

a Winner every week. Tickets available from all local outlets €2 or 3 for €5. Draw every Mon. 9pm, this week in Doherty’s, Straide.

Thanks to all in the community for continued support of our club.

The 5th annual "Run for Boylo" will take place on Sunday 24th April 2016. - a 10km/5km run, walk event.

Registration will take place in the Foxford Sports and Leisure Centre from 9-11:30 sharp -event commencing at 12 noon. Event will be chip timed and medals for the first 150 finishers. There will also be a kiddies run. All monies raised will be distributed amongst local charities and organisations. Hope to see you all on the day. If anyone would like to help out please contact Jean on 086 1753307 or Ollie on 086 3984415.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Check out the Facebook page fore more info. Hope to see you all on the day. The Boyle Family

Professional Table tennis coaching for Girls & Boys of all age groups in the Knockmore/Foxford boxing clubs gym every

Tuesday & Thursday evening from 7 pm. All equipment supplied including six full size tables, 2 robots, bats & balls. Billy on 0868373646

Mayo Cardiac Support Group will hold its next meeting on Thursday 14th

April 2016 from 7-9pm in Hotel Ballina, N26 Dublin Road, Ballina. This meeting is open to anyone who has heart disease, and their family

members/carers. Guest Speaker: Denise Dunne, Croí Cardiac Physiotherapist. Topic: ‘Exercising after your cardiac event and physiotherapy advice.’ Admission FREE. No booking. For information, contact Ailish Houlihan, Croí Nurse on 094-9049172.

The Laura Happy Ever After Fund is taking part in the Tesco Community fund programme. so lets support Laura’s

fund as much as possible. Donate your tokens to Laura’s fund. Please tell your work colleagues, family, friends etc. about this

worthy cause.(Laura is from Killasser (aged 6) who suffers from VACTERL Association – a disorder that affects many of her body systems

including her kidney, digestive, skeletal, eye & cardiac. Money raised will help fund the ongoing costs, hospital stay’s, appointments, travel etc.,

Charlestown Arts Centre, Barrack St, Charlestown Adult Printmaking & Art Classes - New Sessions Beginning soon: Booking

Essential – Tel: 087-9417959 Charlestown Arts Centre, Barrack St, Charlestown: See Upcoming Events & FACEBOOK Page or call 087-9417959

Creative Writing Group: Next Session Monday 11th April - Morning Session 10.30am, Evening Session 7.30pm. 087-9417959

National learning Network, Castlebar –FREE TRAINING!We have a variety of courses on offer to suit all needs, including

Employment Skills/Sports & Recreation/Computer Studies/ Office Skills. Eligibility criteria applies. Patricia 0949022770.

Line Dancing in Foxford Leisure Centre on Monday nights. 7.30 – 9.30 pm. For info: Contact Noel at 0872364076

Social Dancing to Stuart Moyles on April 12th

in Hotel Ballina 9 -11 p.m. All welcome.