Foxford Tel: Very Rev. Padraig 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: 15th February, 2015 –6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses: Toomore Sat: vigil 6.00 p.m. ( 1)Nora, Martin, Michael & Tony Crean, Noreen Mahony & Bridie Bryan R.I.P. (2)Bridie Maloney, (14th Anniv) Crignafila. R.I.P. Foxford: Sat: vigil 7.30 p.m. (1)Pat & Kathleen Kirby R.I.P. Moyview (2)Mary Burke R.I.P. -Month’s Mind –Wexford & Currinara Attymachugh: Sun: 9.00 a.m. Johnny Ruddy (2nd Anniv) & his parents Mary Ellen & John & Dec’d family members. Foxford:. Sun: 11.00 a.m. “Do This In Memory” Programme for 1st Communicants. (1)Annie & Robert Hardy R.I.P. Main Street. (2)Gerry Flynn R.I.P. (4th Anniv)Hawthorn Hill (3)Mary Claire & Eddie Durkan R.I.P. Irishtown (4)John McGowan (2nd Anniv) Belass R.I.P. Foxford: Mon: 10.00 a.m. Foxford: Tues: 10.00 a.m. Paddy Joe Brogan –Stonehall (7th Anniv) & Dec’d Brogan & McNulty Families R.I.P. Convent: Ash Wed: 8.00 a.m. Foxford: Ash Wed: 10.00 a.m. People of the Community Foxford:Ash Wed : 7.00 p.m. Bridie Maloney –nee Kelly - late of Clossagh Convent: Thurs: 8.00 a.m. Foxford: Thurs: 10.00 a.m. Mary Kate McDonnell & Dec’d Family members R.I.P.. Convent: Fri 8.00 a.m. Foxford: Fri: 10.00 a.m. Mike & Geraldine McGowan R.I.P. Toomore: Sat: 6.00 p.m. (1)Charles & May McEnroe & Dec’d Family Members. R.I.P. (2)John O’Malley (Anniv)Aughaward & Dec’d members of the O’Malley Family & Michael & Annie & Marion Ruane R.I.P. (3)Sean McEvoy & Dec’d of the McEvoy & Deacy Families & Michael O’Malley Foxford: Sat: 7.30 p.m. (1) William & Mary Ormsby R.I.P. Stonepark. (2)Owen O’Neill (8th Anniv) Rinnaney & his brother P.J. Co. Tipperary (3)Tommie (45th Anniv) & John (35th Anniv) Lavin –Irishtown & Deceased family members (4)David & Attracta Burke R.I.P.– Coolegrane. Attymachugh:Sun: 9.00 a.m. Gerald & Stephen Grogan R.I.P. (Anniv’s) Foxford:. Sun: 11.00 a.m. Nora Allen R.I.P. Rochdale –Month’s Mind. Ash Wednesday 18th Feb. – Lent begins - This is a day of fast and abstinence from meat. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses today. The season of Lent gives us a great opportunity to grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus. Let us make good use of the Holy season by praying a little more and taking on some special penance . During Lent there is Mass in the Convent Chapel at 8a.m. from Monday – Friday . . Trocaire Donation Boxes are available at all the Church doors. st . “Do This In Memory” Programme for 1 Communion Class & Parents at the 11 am Mass, Sunday,15th Feb.. . Convent Masses: 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday this week th . Enrolment Mass for Confirmation pupils will take place in St. Michaels Church on Tues. 16 Feb @ 7 pm. Your prayers are requested for: Peggy Cruise – –mother of Neil Cruise- Main St. May she rest in peace. . Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Every Wednesday (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) New Adorers very welcome. . The Rosary is said in St. Michael’s at 9.40 a.m. (before Masses- daily) & before vigil Mass on Sat. evening Offertory Collectors for February, 2015 : Sat: Michael McDonagh /Willie O’Hara /Kieran Staunton. Sun: Joe Davitt/ Michael Ormsby/ Roy Walsh Altar Society –February, 2015: C: Mary Dempsey/Ann McDonnell/ Rosemary Carabine /Helena Murphy/Marion Moran.

Feb 22nd - 1st Sun. of Lent Readers Ministers of The Eucharist. Toomore Sat. 6 p.m. Maria Reddington Helena Murphy Attymachugh Sun: 9.00 am. Paddy Prendergast Christina Sheerin Foxford Sat: 7.30p.m. vigil Willie O’Hara A. Burke/ B. Moore/ M. Hopkins/ M. Lavin/L. McDermott Foxford Sun: 11.00 a.m. Michael Ryder S. Neary/B. Reape/ B. Ruane/ M. Guiry Blackrock’s After a.m. Mass Laura McDermott . Readers for 10 a.m. Daily Mass this week: Mon /Tues: John Horgan Thurs / Fri: Teresa Ormsby . Food Addicts Anonymous -Venue: Hope House @ 8 pm. Monday’s Tel: 086 3201247 -All welcome Scripture Talk- The Passion of Christ in the Gospel of St. Mark – By Stephen Giblin – In The Brown Memorial Hall on Thursday 19th February, at 8 p.m. All are welcome The Bishop’s Pastoral Letter ‘The meaning of Marriage’ is available at the church door –Please take one. Irish Catholic Newspaper: The Irish Catholic costs €1.60. If you wish to order phone the parish office 9256131. The Diocesan Annual Collection for the Lourdes Pilgrimage will take place on weekend (21st & 22nd February) envelopes available at church porch. YOUTH 2000 prayer meeting - every Friday @8pm in the Monastery, Chapel St. Age 16 - 35. Tel:. 087 7765811. Foxford Social Services– Meals-on –wheels available: Mon/Wed & Fri –(-€10 per wk.)Tel: Geraldine @ 094 9256614 /087 9040463 A Pub Quiz -in Cruisers bar on Friday 20th February at 9:30 pm. The quiz is a fundraiser for the Mayo Association of Shotokan Karate who train on a weekly basis in Admiral Brown Hall in Foxford. A table of four will be €40 -there will be spot prizes and a raffle. Looking forward to seeing you there!. For Further Info: Aidan Flatley: 0877742814 or Aiden Dunleavy: 0834032653 Foxford Traditional Singing & Poetry Group will meet in GUIRY’S BAR on Thursday Feb. 26th @ 9.15 pm. Please note change of Venue. "Mayo Stoma Support Group meeting will take place at Rock Rose House, Castlebar on Thurdsay 19th February at 7pm. All are Welcome. Contact 094 9038407" BINGO EVERY FRIDAY IN FOXFORD LEISURE CENTRE 9.00PM - 11.00PM – OVER €5,500 IN PRIZES NEW GAME 'The Moy Run' €1000 in 45 calls or less! Refreshments available. Foxford CARDS: Next Card Game IS ON TUESDAY, 17TH FEBRUARY @ 8.30 p.m. - Brown Memorial Hall: USUAL PRIZE MONEY –Winners last Week: 1st Prize.:(Shared) G. Thornton/V. Moylett. S. Gaughan/E. Gaughan2nd Prize: C. Doherty/J. Durkin. 3rd Prize:J. Duggan/B. Ormsby . Raffle:T. deasy, G. Brett, J. Mulroy. Spots:T. Deasy / T. Ruane B. gaughan. E. Gaughan. T. Deasy. V. Moran . Are you affected by somebody else’s drinking? Al Anon Meeting on Sunday, @ 3p.m - Hope House, All Welcome Foxford St. Patrick’s Day Parade is taking place on Sun. 15th March @ 2pm. with music & entertainment before and after the parade in the Market Square. Promises to be a Brilliant Day – Contact: Connie 087 9604175 Bingo - Mon 16th Feb-, at 8.30pm in Knockmore Community Hall. €2,600 in prize money on the night. Please support." ‘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. Seniors Alert Scheme: The Irish Red Cross- Foxford Branch is in the process of applying for grants for the senior alert scheme. Anyone over 65 interested in applying for grants should contact Ann 087 7806695 or Paul 087 3578601 Age Action -beginner computer classes for the over 55's, in Foxford Library. The classes are taught on a one-to-one basis by a volunteer tutor. The course is FREE OF CHARGE. To book 091 527831. Guitar and Keyboard/Piano (inc. RIAM) lessons For information please contact Tony Roberts on 087 7625254 Rapid Prompting Method Ireland to provide children with autism, with access to RPM. We are running a weekly 50/50 draw in the local area. Tickets are available in most of the local pubs and shops. Please support this worthy cause. Grow Meetings –every Tues. in Ballina Community Centre @ 8 pm. info: Tel: 094 9026417 -All welcome Umbra Clothing Collection - in Foxford, on Tuesday 17th February before 12 noon in Car Park beside St. Michael’s Helping to fund the parish of St. Josephs, Kitui, Kenya “Mayo Cancer Support Association would like to thank all those who contributed so generously to the recent Church Gate Collection which raised €86.28 in Toomore. Mayo Cancer Support Association provides emotional support and practical help to people living with cancer and their families. All services are provided free of charge.” Fundraising night in the Mayfly on Friday Feb. 27th 2015. in aid of Tadhgs wish to walk. Music/dance For Information, or if you are a musician, singer or would like to help in any way call: 087 0515371 or 086 1562760. Seisiún na nÓg-The monthly Seisiún with Rob Thornburgh @ friends will be held in Padraig Horkan’s Main St. , this Sunday Feb. 15th at 6pm. Everybody welcome. Come to play sing or dance – or to listen and watch. Table Quiz:-The Mayo County Fleadh Cheoil will be hosted in Swinford in May for the 3rd year in a row. The local Comhaltas branch – Michael Davitt CCE are holding a Table Quiz in the Gateway Hotel on Fri next Feb. 20th to help with the costs. This is always a fun night with good prizes and refreshments provided. Please come and support – and bring your friends. Western Care Association - A six-week Team Weight-loss Challenge will take place in the Events Centre for the duration of Lent. One-hour exercise session every Tuesday night plus walks/cycles at Lough Lannagh every Saturday morning. . Cost €7 per person per week, €4 for Breaffy Leisure Club members. Registration and information evening in Breaffy Events Centre on Tue next, Feb. 17th@ 7.30pm. All fees will go to support Western Care Association local services. For further information call 094 9029136 or email [email protected] ‘RAISE THE REEK’A climb of Croagh Patrick for CROI and Western Carte Association will take place on Sat, Feb 21st 2015, Meeting at car park @ 10am. €10 per person with all funds going to support local services. For further information call Carina Kennedy on 087 0978880 or loin on Facebook through It’s a Natural Choice to book your place. Foxford against Pylons: -Moy Valley Protection Group is fundraising by holding a RACE NIGHT in O’Boyle’s Pub, Ardagh on Sat Feb 21, 2015. Horse/Owner/Jockey (which can be shared) cost €50. As we anxiously await the next steps of GridWest, funds are required for ongoing objections to planning for Eirgrid line upgrades, meeting costs and advertising costs. Please help protect your environment by contacting M Lavin at 085-8300716 or W Hughes at 087-6940411 by Wed next Feb 18, 2015. Your support is greatly appreciated. MISSING CAT: Our cat has gone missing from the Assumpta Place area. She is 8 months old, black and white in colour and wearing a red collar, including bell / ID tag. She has a noticeable recent operation scar on one side. please contact 086-0629940.