Tune into 108 FM For all Church Services. 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 17th December, 2017 - 3rd Sunday of Advent

Toomore Sat: 6.00 p.m. . Foxford: Sat: 7.30 p.m . (1) Mary (Anniv) & Seamus (1st Anniv) & Hugh & Martin Doherty & Dec’d R.I.P. Currinara. (2)Annie (Anniv ) & Pat Coleman (Shraheen) & Dec’d Family members. R.I.P. (3)Martin Sheerin, & Srs. Ellen & Mary Sheerin R.I.P. Borehallagh ( 4) Martin McDonnell (Anniv) R.I.P. Attymachugh:Sun: 9.00 a.m. (1)John, Mary, Peter & Eileen McHale & Dec’d of the McHale, and Hargreaves Families R.I.P. (2) Kathleen Brown –nee O’Hara (Anniv) R.I.P. Foxford: Sun: 11.00 a.m. ( 1) Joe O’Hara R.I.P. (2)Catherine (Anniv) & Richard Holmes, Margaret & Joseph Dooher, Mary Clasby & Eilish Bourke R.I.P. (3)Ellen & Pat Walsh & their son Michael -Churchpark (4) Maggie & John Keenaghan & Dec`d & Gus Lindig & Dec`d Family.R.I.P. Foxford: Mon : 10.00 a.m. Mrs. Durkin R.I.P. (Birthday Remembrance) Assumpta Place. Foxford: Tues: 10.00 a.m. Willie, Sabina & Dan McDermott & Dec’d Family R.I.P. Convent: Wed: 8.00 a.m. Special Intention Foxford : Wed: 7.00 p.m. Joe Clarke ( 4th Anniv.). and his sister Bridget (70th Anniv) R.I.P Convent : Thurs: 8.00 a.m. Special Intention Blackrock’s Thurs 3.15 p.m. Blackrock’s Nursing Home Foxford: Thurs. 10.00 a.m. Foxford: Fri: 10.00 a.m. Toomore Sat: 6.00 p.m. Foxford: Sat: 7.30 p.m. “ Do This in Memory” Mass and (3rd class Nativity Play ) (1)Mickey Melody and his parents Michael & Ellen Melody R.I.P.– Barrack Rd. (2) Nora Moore & the Moore & Herbert & McAleer Families. Attymachugh: 9.00 a.m. Mary & Pat Mc Greal sons, Tony & John and Dec’d Convey & McGreal Families Foxford: Sun: 11.00 a.m. (1) John Coleman & Deceased of the Coleman Family/Nora & Patrick Ruane & Deceased of the & Ruane Family R.I.P. (2) Bridie Walsh- Lower Main St. 5th Anniv) R.I.P. Your prayers are requested for: James Langan Assumpta Place / England. Vincent Gillen, Rotherham, England, brother of Mary Burke, Rd. May they Rest in Peace.

. St. Joseph’s Secondary School Carol Service on Thursday 21st at 12.20 pm in St Michael’s Church. . THIRD CLASS FROM FOXFORD NATIONAL SCHOOL will put on the NATIVITY PLAY during the 7.30pm . Adoration this Wednesday 10 am – 6.50 pm. . VISITATION OF THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY OF THIS WEEK. . READERS FOR 10 A.M. DAILY MASS this week: Mon & Tues: Margaret Kelly Thurs & Fri:John Horgan . OFFERTORY COLLECTORS for December: Sat. Vigil: 7.30 p.m: Sean Lavin/ Joe Carroll Sun: 11.30 a.m : Brian Doherty /Michael McDermott/ Anthony Ruane. . ALTAR SOCIETY –Dec.: (A) B. Armstrong/T. Barrett/ E. Brogan/H. Murphy/K. Prendergast/ R. Sheridan/ B. Thornton. . MASS SERVERS: This weekend: Sat: 7:30 pm: Orlagh Hanahoe /Michaela Deane / Rian Walsh Sun: 11.00 am. Tom Moylett / Molly Ruane Next weekend: Sat: 7.30pm: Lauren Mangan / Amber Hardy/ Meadbh Reilly Sun: 11.00 am: Joshua Dootson / Lilly Anders W/E: -24th Dec. – 4th Sun of Advent. Readers Ministers of The Eucharist. Toomore Sat: 6pm vigil Vera McEvoy Oliver Murphy Attymachugh Sun: 9am Kathleen Ruane Lily Ruddy Foxford Sat: 7.30 p.m. 1st Holy Communion Class M. Murphy /G. Lavin/ A. Murray/ B. Moore Foxford Sun -11 a.m. Ann McNamee S. Coleman/ T. Ormsby /H. Murphy/ M. Lavin Blackrock’s Sun: After Mass Seamus Coleman Church of Ireland Carol Service with Foxford Brass and Reed Band will take place at 5 p.m. on Sunday 17th December. All are welcome. evening Mass on Sunday 23rd December in St. Michael’s Church. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT –Donations can be handed in at any time.

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.

The Annual Christmas cards and calendars from the parish will be distributed during the coming days. Also included is a card of the Icon for the World Meeting of Families, entitled Amoris Laettitia(“The Joy of Love”. Pope Francis). Sincere thanks to those who deliver the cards. More helpers needed! Phone Fr. Padraig at 094 9256131 . 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. Wedding Bells. Congratulations to Hazel Roche and Alan Foley, Ballina, who were married in St. Michaels church, Foxford on Saturday 2ndDecember. Baptism: Welcome to the Christian community to Eibhin Martin Burke, son of Irene and Brendan, Corlumin who was baptised in St. Michaels on Saturday 2nd December

25 Card Game in Brown Hall on Tuesday 19th Dec @ Moy Davitts: Well done to K. Flemming, who won 8.30 sharp. Usual Prizes- Raffle & Spots. €503 in this weeks 50/50 draw held in Guirys Foxford. Thank you for your support. The weekly draw continues on Sat 16th December in Growing Tree Childcare Facility: A number of places Bourkes Bar, Foxford and Sat 23rd in The May Fly are still available in the morning session also some Hotel. Thanks for your continued support. places available in the Preschool junior room 2-3yrs. .Bingo on Monday 18th December, 2017 at 8.30pm in Tel: Roisin /Mary: 087 0535867 or 094-9256946. Knockmore Community Hall "MAYO CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED, COOLEGRANE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS . Teeling St, Ballina. Free Kids Christmas Colouring Donations received will be donated this year to Competition. Colouring templates can be picked up at Ballina District Hospital Patient Comfort Fund. the Centre. -3 prizes- winners announced on Wednesday, Info: Kevin 086 8583380 December 20th. For further enquiries Tel: 096-70885." Foxford Bridge Club meet every Wednesday @ 7.45 pm. Foxford Social Services Meals-on –wheels : Mon/Wed & Fri –(€15 per wk.)Tel: 094 9256614 /087 9040463 "Computer & Office Skills course. Small classes and individually tailored for your needs Contact: @nln.ie; (094) 9022770; NLN, Rd, BINGO EVERY FRIDAY IN FOXFORD LEISURE " CENTRE 9.00PM - 11.00PM – Lotto, Jackpot & Raffle. Guitar and Keyboard/Piano (inc. RIAM) lessons: -1 to 1 Refreshments available. Over €6,000 on offer. lessons -qualified & experienced music teacher. First lesson is free. Contact: Tony Roberts on 087 7625254 Irish Dancing classes every Thursday in the Admiral Brown Hall from 4.30pm - Boys &Girls from 4 years. Tel: Marie Main Sean Nós ar an tSionann Dance Club for children of (T.C.R.G/A.D.C.R.G.) 0892037607 all ages in Brown memorial Hall on Saturday’s @ 1p.m

Virginia Gallagher Mayo person of the year Award, Choral performance at the National Museum of Ireland - Meitheal Award & young Mayo Person of the Year Country Life :Get in the festive spirit with the talented The deadline for the receipt of nominations for the members of The Cill Aodáin Choral Society will perform Mayo Association Dublin Mayo person of the year, at 3.30pm on Sunday, December 17th. Admission free. Meitheal Award & Young Mayo Person of the year Grow Meetings Every Tuesday @ 8pm -Ballina Community award is Wednesday 20 December. Check Centre. All welcome: Tel: 094 9026417 out www.mayoassociationdublin.com for details. You can contact Julie Doyle (chair) on 0879150787 or Grace Knock Christmas Market this Sunday, 17th Dec at Heneghan (Secretary) on 087 2873250 with any enquiries. Knock Community Centre, from 12 to 4pm. All Are you affected by somebody else’s drinking? Al Anon proceeds will go in aid of the hall. Contact Meeting Sunday’s @ 3p.m - Hope House, Foxford Leonie.0868486924 or [email protected] Foxford Active Retirement Group meet Wednesday’s The Tax rebate scheme is a great help to in the Social Services Centre. 10.30 am All welcome parishes. If you are a taxpayer and have contributed SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES in the Brown Memorial €250 or more to the Parish during a calendar year Hall, Foxford. - Every Monday from 8 – 11 pm. Tea Served you are encouraged to take CHY3 Enduring MEMORIES’ ALZHEIMERS CHARITY SHOP, Ballina Rd., Certificate and sign it and return to the parish, and Foxford Gratefully accept donations of clothes & Bric-a- the parish may be able to claim back tax. Forms are brack. Thank you for your support. Ph. 0870697222 available at church exits or from the Parish office. "MAYO CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED, Teeling St, Ballina, Co Mayo. provide Community, The Fr. Peyton Centre is open Mon - Fri, 9.15 am- Secretarial & Information Service for everyone (Type C.V’s 5.30pm. -. Tel: 096 45374 Projects, Photocopying, laminating & Binding). Tel: 096-70885. MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE PILGRIMAGES Killasser/Callow Annual Christmas Party is on Dec 2018: 7 nights B&B and Airport Shuttle service from 17th in Frank's place. Three course meal served at 6pm €279 per person. Book any flight - any time and we followed by music and dance. provide guaranteed airport shuttle service. Call us for BEGINNER ONLINE IRISH LESSONS Want to learn Irish further info and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01 but don't have the time to go to classes? Why not learn online 4434510 or email [email protected] from the comfort of your own home or out and about? For more info contact Mrs Larkin on 07488268208 or email [email protected]

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The Irish Red Cross-Foxford , Cardiac First Responders would like to let the people of Foxford know that we now have a defibrillator on the wall of the Foxford Pharmacy (beside Gala) on the Main St. This defibrillator is for public use in a cardiac emergency and is accessible 24 hours a day. We would like to thank the following people for their contribution: Coleman Electronics-The Hideout, Gary Smyth – Foxford Pharmacy and Padraig Conwell.

ACCORD Marriage Preparation Courses, held at McWilliam Park Hotel, , Courses are given by members of Charlestown Accord Centre. Book online - www.accord.ie or via the Castlebar Centre 094-9022214 - which now gives phone cover for a cluster of 3 Centres

The 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

Foxford Men's Shed: Tel: Billy 0868373646 or Michael 087 7777671

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.