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 th 4 April – The Day of the Lord`s Resurrection - Easter Sunday 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

Foxford: Sat.: Holy Saturday: 8.00 p.m. : Easter Vigil – For the Community Foxford: Easter Sunday: 11.00 a.m. (1) Mollie Hughes (24th Anniv) & deceased of the Hughes & Devaney families R.I.P. (2) Martin (19th Anniv) & Mary Roche, Stonepark, R.I.P. (3) Joe Scahill Mill Park and deceased family members, R.I.P. (4) Elizabeth Lally, Birr, Co. Offaly, R.I.P. (Mother of Gabriel, Sliabh Rua) Foxford: Mon. 10.00 a.m. Tommy McGowan (Months mind), Ballina Rd. R.I.P. Foxford: Tues: 10.00 a.m. Peter (Pop) Hughes (20th Anniv,) R.I.P. Foxford: Wed: 7.00 p.m. Mary Teresa (9th Anniv), Toomore, R.I.P. Foxford: Thurs. 10.00 a.m. Nora & Patrick Ruane & deceased members of the Lavelle & Ruane families, R.I.P. Foxford: Fri. 10.00 a.m. Patrick (12th Anniv) & Brigid Reape, Foxford, R.I.P. Foxford: Sat. 11.00 a.m. Carmel Duffy, and Leeds, R.I.P. 7:30 p.m.: Nora Mangan (Months mind), R.I.P. (2) Sarah Cawley (15th Anniv), Gurteen, , R.I.P. Foxford: Sun. 11.00 a.m. (1) Liam Thornton (8th Anniv) Assumpta Place R.I.P. (2) Michael (Anniv) & Bridie Sheridan & deceased, R.I.P. (3) John Coleman, Rd. & deceased of the Coleman & Ruane families, R.I.P. (4) Eddie & Mary Hughes (Annivs), Coolegrane, R.I.P.

Recent Deaths: Please pray for Des Coen, Eyrecourt, Co. Galway, husband of the late Mary Hard.y Dermot Holmes, Coolcronan, Knockmore May they Rest in Peace Visitation of the Housebound: I hope to resume visitation to those who have received their second vaccine ( for over 2 weeks), if they wish during the second half of April.

Level 5 Coronavirus Guidance Under Level 5 restrictions all Masses are online. The church will be open as usual for private visits. During this period all Masses from St. Michaels will take place as usual but without a congregation. Mass Intentions (Anniversaries etc), already booked, will take place as scheduled, unless the family wish to re-schedule. All Masses are available online at churchtv.ie/foxford. and on Radio 108fm I encourage families to set aside forty five minutes (approx.) each week, perhaps on Saturday evening or Sunday morning, to join us online. You could light a candle and join all of us across the community in prayer. You could also let family members who are away from home know of the online service and they might like to join us. Baptisms: These can go ahead with minimum numbers (the baby, parents, godparents, and celebrant) Weddings: are allowed with numbers limited to 6 people. Funerals are limited to 10 people. House visits are not allowed at the moment but contact me in the case of an emergency. Please Keep Safe in the church: Use sanatizer gel; wear face covering, and keep a safe distance Please Note: 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 Irish Catholic Newspaper: is available every week. If you wish to order a copy let me know. From the first week in February it will cost € 2.50. Compared to other newspapers it is relatively cheap.

Foxford Social Services deliver meals to your home on Mon/Wed and Friday €