Tune to Radio 108 FM for all Church Services Foxford 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 th Week-ending: 24 January, 2016 –Third Sunday In Ordinary Time Toomore Sat: vigil 6.00 p.m. Sean Ruane (5th Anniv), his wife, Mary, & Patrick & Brigid Ruane,R.I.P. Cloongee. Foxford: Sat: 7.30 p.m 7.30 p.m. (1) Tom & Paddy Healy (Anniv), & deceased family members -Shraheen. (2) John & Annie Killeen, Riverside & Tom & Martha Killeen, Ballina Rd. & deceased of the Killeen family. Attymachugh: Sun: 9.00 a.m. For the Community , Foxford Sun: 11.00 a.m . ‘Do This In Memory’ Mass. (1) Willie Cosgrove (5th Anniv) & Mary Roche (12th Anniv) R.I.P. (2) Ellie & Nora Murray R.I.P. Irishtown (3) Mary Roche (12th Anniv) & her husband, Martin R.I.P. (4) Betty Hynes R.I.P. (2nd Anniv) Dublin Foxford: Mon: 10.00 a.m. Paddy, Kathleen and Joseph Browne R.I.P. Providence Rd. Foxford: Tues 10.00 a.m. Nora and Jim Collinson R.I.P. Convent: Wed: 8.00 am. Special Int. Foxford: Wed: 7.00 p.m.: Sr. Rosarii McTigue R.I.P.(Ara) Convent: Thurs: 8.00 a.m. Special Int Foxford: Thurs: 10.00 a.m. Paddy and Ellie Gaughan R.I.P. Blackrock’s Thurs: 3.15 p.m. Blackrock’s Nursing Home Foxford: Fri: 10.00 a.m. Foxford Sat: 11.00 a.m. Mary Hamilton R.I.P. Belass, Months Mind Toomore: Sat: 6.00 p.m. Margaret (Anniv), Michael, Brendan and Ann McNulty R.I.P. Renbrack Foxford: Sat: 7.30 p.m. William, Winifred & Gerard Dorrian R.I.P. Attymachugh:Sun: 9.00 a.m For the Community Foxford Sun: 11.00 a.m. (1) John Walsh R.I.P. Craggagh, Months Mind (2)Tom Moylett R.I.P. (Anniv) Swinford Rd. (3) James & Annie Gallagher, sons Tony & Mickie & daughter-in-law, Kathleen, & Paddy Walsh R.I.P Recent Deaths: Your Prayers are requested for: Edward (Eddie ) Kneafsey- London & Swinford Road. Kathleen Vahey, Galway - sister of Mary Deacy, Shanwar and Alice Hennigan, Ballinisland. May they Rest In Peace . (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 will resume on this Friday evening from 7 – 8 pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday from 10am until 7 p.m. Mass. Visitation of the Sick and Housebound this coming week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Altar Society – for January 2016-Group B: Mary Moyles/ Geraldine Brett./Mary Staunton/ Bridget Ruane /Helena Murphy W/E: 31st Jan -4th Sun. -Ordinary time Readers Ministers of The Eucharist. Toomore Sat. 6 p.m. Vera McEvoy Mary Doherty Attymachugh Sun: 9.00 am. Chris Sheerin Anne Prendergast Foxford Sat: 7.30p.m. vigil Michael McDonagh A. Burke/ T. Ormsby/ B. Howley/M. Hopkins/M. Lavin Foxford Sun: 11.00 a.m. Julie Mc Geever B. Reape/ B. Flynn / A. McNulty/ H. Murphy Blackrock’s After 11 a.m. Mass Seamus Coleman . Parish Pastoral Council Meeting in Social Services Centre on Thursday 28th Jan. at 8pm . Readers for 10 a.m. Daily Mass this week: Mon /Tues: Ann McNulty Thurs/ Fri: Michael Ryder Offertory Collectors for Jan, 2016 : Sat. Vigil: Michael Cosgrave/ David McHale/Michael Staunton Sun. 11.a.m: Ben Burke/ Brendan Brett / Kevin Reape Reminder: Cheques for any collections throughout the year: Please make payable to St. Michael’s Church – First Holy Communion News: THE HOMILY We all sit down to listen to what the priest/deacon has to say about the readings we have heard and how we might be able to put this into practice in our everyday lives. We call this the homily. The priest/deacon normally stands at the ambo to give the homily. At the end of the homily the priest may sit down and we can spend a few minutes in quiet prayer. This time lets us think about what the priest has said and ask God to help us to live as he would want us to. Grow Meetings:Every Tuesday @ 8pm -Ballina Community Centre. All welcome 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/community – please leave a message at the priests house. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 086 230 6842 th Foxford Traditional Singing and Poetry Group will meet in Guirys Bar on Thursday 28 Jan. at 9.15pm Catholic Schools week begins the year on Sunday 31st January. The purpose of the week is to highlight and celebrate the wonderful contribution that Catholic Schools make to our local communities, parishes, and diocese. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: Challenged to proclaim God’s Mercy. Foxford Social Services Meals-on –wheels available: Mon/Wed & Fri –(-€10 per wk.)Tel: 094 9256614 /087 9040463 Next Card Game Tues 26th Jan. - Brown Memorial Hall @ 8.30pm - Usual Prizes – Winners Last week: 1st Prize: V. Moran /T. Deacy 2nd Prize: B. Hooks /M. Barrett 3rd Prize: (shared) G. Brett/ B. Brett. S. Coleman /J. Evans. ,Raffle: G. Durcan /B. Brett /S. Coleman Spots:V. Moran/T. Deacy. G. Reilly/M. Murphy. C. Murphy/S. Kelly. Are you terrified of speaking in public? Why not come to one of our meetings? Our next meeting will be held on Thursday night 28th January at 7.45 p.m. at the Ballina Hotel on the old Foxford Road. www.ballinatoastmasters.com 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. Irish Catholic Newspaper: The Irish Catholic costs €1.80. If you wish to order phone the parish office 9256131 Foxford Community Futures Steering Group invite the Community of Foxford to have your say! The Community Futures is a 5 year Action Plan to help enhance & develop the community & is prepared following a detailed consultation process that involves all sectors & residents in the Community. Foxford Community Futures report is being updated & completed & we welcome your involvement and ideas to help complete the Plan. Please join us in Foxford Sports and Leisure Complex on Friday 29th January 7-9pm to view the suggested revision of the Foxford Community Futures Plan and lend your voice. Contact Michael for more details on 0877777671, or Taragh on 0876471919. Growing Tree Childcare Facility: Budget 2015 announced that the Early Childhood Care & Education Scheme, from Sept. 2016, will allow children from age of 3 to avail of pre-school care until they go to school. If you wish to avail of a place for your child, or for further information, contact Roisin/Mary at 087 0535867 or 9256946 ‘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. Foxford Active Retirement Group – Meeting Wednesday’s from 10.30 a.m. in the Social Services Centre. 094 9256131 Mayo Stroke Support Group meeting -Thurs. 28th January @ 11.30am-1pm in the Newman Institute, Ballina. Topic: Exercise post stroke and Physiotherapy advice. Tel: Barbara 096-80451, Niamh 094 9049342 or Ailish Houlihan 094 9049172 . Bingo: Mon. 25th Jan.- 8.30pm -Knockmore Community Hall. €2,650 in prize money. Refreshments served. Please support Bereavement Support Group. meet at the Family Centre, Knock Shrine for an hour Each Wednesday at 11am,. It’s a place and time to remember and find support when dealing with the loss of a family member. All are welcome to drop in any week and further information is available from Monica Morley at the Centre on 094-9375320. Family Life & Prayer Centre Knock Shrine Co.Mayo Tel: (094) 9375320 E-mail: familycentre@knockshrine Boxing Event: The 8th Annual Vincy James Memorial Boxing Tournament will be staged in the Foxford Sports & Leisure Centre -this Sunday, 24th January. Under age boxing commences 2 pm with the main event starting at 3.30pm. Peter James (son of Vincy) will present the cup to the best boxer. Twenty eight local boxers will be involved in both events. Counselling After an Abortion Cura provides counselling and support after an abortion, even many years after an abortion took place, and for as long as needed. We also offer counselling and support for men and other family members. Cura counsellors are specially trained in this area and all services are free of charge, confidential, non- judgemental and are available nationwide. For more information call Cura on 1850 622 626, or visit www.cura.ie Healthcare Support Training (5M4339 QQI Level 5) will be held in Swinford in February 2016. This one day per week course is free to unemployed people. Please contact Dolores McNicholas at 0877704251 or email [email protected] This training is delivered by Mayo North East & is funded under The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme Straide & Foxford United 50/50 -This weeks winner was Paul Sherry, Foxford who won € 303 There is a Winner every week. Weekly Tickets are available from all local outlets at €2 each or 3 for € 5. Draw takes place every Monday Night at 9pm, this week in Guiry’s Pub. Mayo COPD Support Group meeting -Thursday, 28th January: 3pm-4:30pm in the Tennis club, Castlebar. Topic: Medication and COPD.