Parish of Foxford

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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

28th January 2018 – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Toomore Sat: 6.00 p.m. (1) Margaret (Anniv), Michael, Ann & Brendan McNulty R.I.P. Renbrack (2) Mary Thornton, Julia Thornton & Francis Gerald Donahue R.I.P.(family of Susan Donahue) Foxford: Sat: 7.30 p.m . (1) Charlie Hagan (2nd Anniv) Stonehall (2) Michael Dockery (8th Anniv), Pontoon & deceased members of the Dockery & Hopkins families (3) Julia Kneafsey , Rinnaney & deceased of the Ruane family, Rinnaney & Birmingham R.I.P. Attymachugh:Sun: 9.00 a.m Foxford: Sun: 11.00 a.m (1) Paddy & Ellie Gaughan, R.I.P. Knockmore (2) Tom Moylett (30th Anniv) Swinford Rd. (3) Ellie & Norah Murray R.I.P. Irishtown (4) Mary Roche (14th Anniv) & her husband Martin R.I.P. Stonepark. Foxford: Mon : 10.00 a.m. Foxford: Tues: 10.00 a.m. Special Intention Convent: Wed: 8.00 a.m. Special Intention Foxford : Wed : 7.00 p.m. Paul Neale R.I.P. Dublin-Wexford.(son-in-law of Emma Sherry) Convent: Thurs : 8.00 a.m. Special Intention Foxford: Thurs. 10.00 a.m. Feast of St. Brigid Blackrocks Nursing Home: 3:15 p.m. Mass Foxford: Fri; 10.00 a.m. The Presentation of the Lord (Blessing of candles) Foxford: Sat: 11.00 a.m. Wedding Mass 2.00 p.m. Funeral Mass for Danny O`Neill R.I.P, St. Albans, England Toomore Sat: 6.00 p.m. Maureen Bernadette Murphy R.I.P. Assumpta Place Foxford: Sat: 7.30 p.m Attymachugh Sun: 9.00 a.m. Gerard & Stephen Grogan R.I.P. (Anniv’s), Askilawn Foxford: Sun: 11.00 a.m. (1)Mary Burke (6th Anniv) her father Tommie & sister Teresa. R.I.P. Cloongee. (2) Tommie Reynolds (25th Anniv) May & Tom Reynolds and Breege Loftus. R.I.P. Your Prayers are requested for: Sinead Boyle, Cashel and Castleknock Gabriel Murphy, Riverside and Assumpta Place. Danny O`Neill, St. Albans, son of Betty (nee Noone) and Danny O`Neill May they rest in Peace . ADORATION WEDNESDAY FROM 10.30AM – 6.50 PM . READERS FOR 10.A.M. DAILY MASS this week: Mon & Tues: Kathleen Prendergast Thurs & Fri: Margaret Kelly . OFFERTORY COLLECTORS for February : Sat. Vigil: 7.30 p.m: M. McDonagh/ W. O’Hara / K. Staunton Sun: 11.30 a.m : J. Davitt /M. Ormsby /R. Walsh . ALTAR SOCIETY –February: (C) R. Carrabine, M. Dempsey/ D. Hardy/ A.McDonnell./ M. Moran/ H. Murphy/ P. Gaughan MASS SERVERS: This weekend: Sat: 7.30 p.m. Sophia Elstone /Meadbh Bell . Sun: 11.00 am: Conor Ryder/Carla Ruane Next weekend: Sat: Niamh Farrell / Shauna Cosgrave Sun:Katie Macken / Darragh Staunton /Kevin McDermott . Our Lady of Knock Prayer Group Meeting- Friday evening from 7– 8pm. (ALL ARE WELCOME ) . The Rosary is recited in St. Michael’s at 9.40 am (before Masses-daily) & before vigil Mass on Sat evening. W/E: 4th Feb 5rd Sun –Ordinary Time Readers Ministers of The Eucharist. Toomore Sat: 6pm vigil Vera McEvoy Corinne Mc Evoy Attymachugh Sun: 9am Margaret McHale Lily Ruddy Foxford Sat: 7.30 p.m. Breege O’Hara B. Moore /S. Coleman/ G. Brett/ A. Murray Foxford Sun -11 a.m. Michael Ryder T. Ormsby/ M. Noone/ H. Murphy/M. Lavin Blackrock’s Sun: After Mass Seamus Coleman . Catholic Schools Week begins on Sunday 28th January. Its purpose is to highlight and celebrate the wonderful contribution Catholic schools make to our local community, parishes and Diocese. The theme this year is: Catholic Schools: Families of Faith. Pupils from Foxford N.S. will be present at 10 am Mass on Friday to mark the occasion. . Friday 2nd Feb.:Feast of the Presentation. Candles for use at home or in church will be blessed at this Mass.

Hospital Visits/ Family Deaths: If you wish the priest to visit relations or friends in hospital or at home or to put a notice of family deaths outside the parish in the weekly newsletter – please leave a message at the priests house. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 083 8887777.

. Foxford National School –Grandparents Day is on Friday 2nd February starting with 10 am Mass in St. Michael’s, followed by refreshments at the school before visiting the classrooms. Christmas Collection; A belated, but sincere Thanks for your generous contributions to the Christmas collection. Your generosity and kindness is very much appreciated. Please note: All cheques should be made payable to St. Michaels church. Baptism: We welcome into the Christian Community: Sean James Timlin, Belass, son of Aine and David, who was baptised in St. Michael`s church on Sat 13th January BINGO EVERY FRIDAY IN FOXFORD LEISURE Brown Memorial Hall, Foxford - 25 Card Game: CENTRE 9.00PM - 11.00PM – Lotto, Jackpot & Raffle. Next Card Game: Tuesday,23rd January, @ 8.30 pm Refreshments available. Over €6,000 on offer. sharp. Usual Prizes- Raffle & Spots. rd st The Fr. Peyton Centre Attymass opens Mon - Fri, 9.15 am- Winners on Jan 23 : 1 Prize: J. Evans/S. Coleman nd rd 5.30pm. Tel: 096 45374 2 : P. McDonnell/M. Fox. M. Henry/K. Ruane 3 :M. Barret/F. th Bingo- Mon. 29 Jan, @ 8.30pm in Knockmore Leonard. T. Deasy & T. Ruane.. Raffle: Michael Fox. Pauline Community Hall. €2750 in prizemoney. Please support McDonnell. Spots: V. Moylett/G. Thornton, T. Fleming A. Duggan MEMORIES’ ALZHEIMERS CHARITY SHOP, Ballina Rd., Linedancing in the Brown Memorial Hall Foxford Foxford Gratefully accept donations of clothes & Bric-a- every Thursday morning @ 11 o clock. All welcome. brack. Thank you for your support. Ph. 087 3929279 ACCORD Marriage Preparation Courses, Courses are SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES in the Brown Memorial given by members of Charlestown Accord Centre. Book Hall, Foxford. - Every Monday from 8 – 11 pm. Tea Served online - www.accord.ie or via the Castlebar Centre Grow Meetings Every Tuesday @ 8pm -Ballina Community Centre. All welcome: Tel: 094 902641 094-9022214 - now gives phone cover for a cluster of 3 Centres Guitar and Keyboard/Piano (inc. RIAM) lessons: -1 to 1 Gift toToomore Church: Sincere thanks to Susan lessons -qualified & experienced music teacher. First lesson Donahue who has donated a beautiful gift of a is free. Contact: Tony Roberts on 087 7625254 Lectionary to Toomore Church. It is to the memory of Straide and Foxford : Dec’s 5k Fundraiser All her Thornton ancestors, who originated in Toomore. proceeds going to ‘Declan’s Recovery Fund’. The fund Mary Thornton, her great-grandmother, Julia Thornton, has been set up to assist with the day to day costs as her grandmother, and her father, Francis Gerald Declan recuperates. Walk, jog or run! Donahue. Susans generosity is greatly appreciated. Location & Time: Registration in the Straide Davitt Mass will be celebrated for them next Saturday evening. Community Hall -Sun 4th February, from 12pm with Are you affected by somebody else’s drinking? Al Anon 5k off at 1pm Cost:€10 adult €5 child €25 per family. Meeting Sunday’s @ 3p.m - Hope House, Foxford Refreshments served afterwards in the Straide Davitt Moy Davitts 50/50 Draw: Winner this week :Mary Community Hall. Prizes for: 1st & 2nd Male & Female.1st Ruane who won €535.Many thanks to all those who support U16s Male & Female. our weekly draw. next weeks draw in the Riverbank, Foxford. Straide & Foxford United: 50/50 Draw The Growing Tree, Admiral Brown Rd. Foxford require Congratulations to Lara Mc Nicholas, Straide winner relief Early Years Practioners. Applicants must have a of this weeks 50/50 Jackpot of €295. qualification in Tetac Level 5. Applications with CV to Thanks to all for your continued support!! th [email protected] by Monday. 29 Jan 2018 St. Brigid’s Day crafting demonstration -a free Bereavement Support. Life after a bereavement can crafting event at the National Museum of Ireland - feel empty and lonely. Bereavement Support Group meet Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, on Sun, Jan at the Family Centre, Knock Shrine every Wednesday 28th . between 2.30pm and 4.30pm to learn more about @ 11am Anyone is welcome to attend. Further St. Brigid and make your own St Brigid’s Cross with the information from Monica Morley on 094-9375320. museum’s Education Team. Free event. No booking Seated Exercise Classes for people with Arthritis & required. Suitable for adults &children aged seven plus Fibromyalgia Starts Monday 29th of Jan. for 8 weeks The next meeting of Bri Brain Injury Support is on Thursday in The Newman Institute Ballina at 7.00pm. To book 1st February in Le Cheile Family Resource Centre Tucker St, your place please call - Call 086-0657315 or Castlebar 7pm - 9pm.for family, carers & friends All welcome email: [email protected] Mayo Association Dublin is delighted to announce Coolgraine Lights: A big Thank You to each and the deserving winners of the 2018 awards being Sr. everyone who donated to the Coolgraine Lights Display. Maureen Lally, Mayo Person of the Year a native of The total amount raised this year is €3,227. The Islandeady & known throughout the county for her work in proceeds this year go to Ballina District Hospital. rural communities, Comharchumann Forbartha Ionad Deirbhile in Blacksod for the R116 rescue effort, are the Foxford Social Services Meals-on –wheels : Mon/Wed winners of the Meitheal Award and truly epitomise the true & Fri –(€15 per wk.)Tel: 094 9256614 /087 9040463 spirit of the award & Michaela Walsh of Swinford the winner “Myhomecare” are recruiting qualified Experienced of the Young Mayo person of the Year for her international Homecare Assistants for all areas of Co.Mayo contact athletic success in the hammer throw & shot put. The winners Debbie O Flaherty on 1800 400 900 or email: will be honoured at The Yew Tree Ball in the Ballsbridge [email protected]” Hotel, Dublin on 10 February next. Tickets cost €100 and are Up-Skill in small classes, individually tailored for your available on www.mayoassociationdublin.com or by calling needs. Contact: [email protected]; (094) 9022770; NLN, Julie Doyle chairperson 0879150787 or Mick Kealy treasurer Breaffy Road, Castlebar." on 087 2999922

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Notices this week unable to get into the two page newsletter but on display in the church porch

Irish Cancer Society operates a free Volunteer Driver Service available to patients attending the following hospitals for chemotherapy treatments; Galway University Hospital; Merlin Park University Hospital; Mayo General Hospital & Sligo Hospital. Volunteer drivers will pick a patient up at the door of their home, drop them at the hospital door and then when finished treatment, pick them up and drop them home again. All volunteer expenses are paid. Patients wishing to avail of this free service should contact their healthcare professional, visit irishcancer.ie or contact the Irish Cancer Society on 01 2310 522

The Diversity Mayo project is continuing to roll out in “Warmer Homes Scheme – Get Your Home Insulated Mayo. I am working with vulnerable non-EU migrants for Free” "Clár ICH wishes to invite applications for the living in the county, offering support and advice. Warmer Homes Scheme. Criteria set down by SEAI: - For your information, a schedule of outreach sessions Covering most of Mayo & Sligo areas. over the next 3 months, I am available to meet people on 1. Owner occupied, non-Local Authority Homes (Proof an appointment basis as well in between outreach is required) 2. Constructed before 2006. The Owner sessions. You can find out more about our work, current must be in receipt of one of the following: (1.) Fuel events and activities Allowance as part of the National Fuel Scheme, (2) Job at www.facebook.com/mayointerculturalaction Seekers Allowance for over 6 months and with children MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE PILGRIMAGES under 7 years of age. (Letter from the Dept only, receipt 2018: 7 nights B&B &Airport Shuttle service from €279 p. p. not acceptable, (3) Family Income Support, (4) One Book any flight -any time and we provide guaranteed airport Parent Family Payment (5) Domiciliary Care Allowance shuttle service. Call us for further info and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01 4434510 or email reservations@med- The Irish Red Cross-Foxford , Cardiac First irishcentre.com Responders would like to let the people of Foxford Tax rebate scheme is a great help to parishes. If know that we now have a defibrillator on the wall of you are a taxpayer and have contributed €250 or the Foxford Pharmacy (beside Gala) on the Main St. more to the Parish during a calendar year you are This defibrillator is for public use in a cardiac encouraged to take CHY3 Enduring Certificate and emergency and is accessible 24 hours a day. We would sign it and return to the parish, and the parish may like to thank the following people for their contribution: Coleman be able to claim back tax. Forms are available at Electronics-The Hideout, Gary Smyth –Foxford Pharmacy and church exits or from the Parish office. Padraig Conwell. "MAYO CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED,

Teeling St, Ballina, Co Mayo. provide Community, Enable Ireland Mayo Services urgently require Secretarial & Information Service for everyone (Type C.V’s volunteers to work with children with Projects, Photocopying, laminating & Binding). Tel: 096-70885 disabilities. Roles vary to meet the needs of the child and their family. Volunteers usually work Windmill Players will be performing their hilarious one-to-one with a child within their home, play “Tom, Dick & Harry” in Ballina Arts Centre on nd rd within their community and at our service- Friday, 2 & Saturday, 3 February. Tickets are centre based in Castlebar. Full training is on sale through the Ballina Arts Centre Box Office at 096 73593 or through their website. Don’t miss provided. Please contact Danielle @ 094 out on some side splitting comedy!” 9060234/ 085 8006541 or email: [email protected] with any queries or to receive an application pack Take The First Step to Overseas Volunteering! Viatores Christi runs Overseas Volunteer training weekend courses in Dublin - if you are interested in becoming an overseas volunteer or just want to learn more about social justice at home or away, this course is for you. Call us today - Viatores Christi +353-1- 8689986 or email [email protected] for more info.