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 Week-ending: 24th April, 2016 –5th Sunday of Easter. Toomore Sat: 6.00 p.m. People of the Community Foxford: Sat: 7.30 p.m. (1)Margaret & Thomas Lally (Belmullett) John & Patrick O’Donnell (Leeds) Cath Lally (Donegal.)Dominic Stenson & Michael Murphy (Dublin)R.I.P. (2)James, Ellen & Oliver Ryder R.I.P.(Moygrove) (3) Martin Roche (14th Anniv)& his wife Mary R.I.P. Attymachugh:Sun: 9.00 a.m. Foxford Sun 11.00 a.m. Gerard Bracken R.I.P. (13th Anniv)Dublin & London. Foxford: Mon: 10.00 a.m. Foxford: Tues: 10.00 a.m. Convent: Wed: 8.00 a.m. Special Intention Foxford: Wed: 7.00 p.m. June Smith R.I.P. (5th Anniv)Nephin View Convent: Thurs: 8.00 a.m. Foxford: Thurs: 10.00 a.m. Ann McGowan & deceased of the McGowan Family Foxford: Fri: 10.00.a.m. Noel Flatley R.I.P. Dublin- brother of Paddy, Castlebar Road. Toomore: Sat: 6.00 p.m. For the Community Foxford: Sat: vigil 7.30 p.m. (1)Nancy McDonnell (Anniv) & Jim R.I.P. (2)Sean Convey R.I.P. Swinford & Kent. Attymachugh: Sun: 9.00 a.m. John McGreal R.I.P. (K.C.) Foxford Sun 11.00 a.m. (1)Martin James Cosgrave (20th Anniv) & Deceased Family.R.I.P. (2)John Maloney (22nd Anniv)R.I.P. Stonehall . Visitation of the Sick and Housebound on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday of this week. Recent Deaths: Your prayers are requested for: Anne Hayes – Urlar, Kilkelly –mother of Fiona Yeates, Craggagh Patsy Carroll –Roscrea - mother of Joe Carroll, Nephin View. May they Rest in Peace. Adoration on Wednesday from after 10 am Mass to 6.45p.m. Trocaire - Boxes can be handed in at any of the Masses . Date to Note : First Holy Communion: Sunday 8th May in St. Michaels at 11. 30 a.m. 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 on this Friday evening from 4– 5pm. Readers for 10 a.m. Daily Mass this week: Mon/Tues: Kathleen Prendergast Thurs/ Fri: Bridie Healy . Offertory Collectors for April, 2016 : Sat. Vigil: Sean Lavin /Joe C arroll / Sun. 11.a.m: Brian Doherty/ Michael McDermott/Anthony Ruane . Altar Society–April 2016- Group B: Mary Moyles/ Geraldine Brett./Mary Staunton/ Bridget Ruane /Helena Murphy W/E: 1st May - 6th Sun of Easter Readers Ministers of The Eucharist. Toomore Sat. 6 p.m. Mary Geraghty Mary Doherty Attymachugh Sun: 9.00 am. Kathleen Ruane Anne Prendergast Foxford Sat: 7.300p.m. vigil Martin McDonagh M. Murphy/S. Coleman /L. McDermott/ G. Brett/ A. Murray Foxford Sun: 11.00 a.m. Maureen Doolan T. Ormsby / B. Flynn /B. Ruane / H. Murphy Blackrock’s After 11 a.m. Mass Teresa Ormsby Foxford Social Services Meals-on –wheels available: Mon/Wed & Fri –(€10 per wk.)Tel: 094 9256614 /087 9040463 First Communion News: THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER. The priest prays what we call the Eucharistic Prayer over our gifts of bread and wine. This is the most important prayer of the whole Mass. In Church language it is the ‘centre and summit’ of the celebration. The priest as the leader of the assembly prays this prayer on our behalf and we participate by listening and responding when invited to do so. In the Roman Missal, from which the priest reads the prayers of the Mass, there are seven Eucharistic Prayers. Irish Catholic Newspaper: The Irish Catholic costs €1.80. If you wish to order phone the parish office 9256131 Baptisms: We welcome into the Christian Community: William Joseph Moore. Son of Peter and Edel, Cluain Aoibhinn ,Foxford Who received the sacrament of Baptism on Sat, 16th Aprill, 2016, in St. Michael’s Church, Foxford. Bereavement Support Group. meet at the Family Centre, Knock Shrine -Each Wednesday @ 11am,. All are welcome to drop in any week. Family Life & Prayer Centre Knock Shrine Tel: (094) 9375320 E-mail: familycentre@knockshrine. Grow Meetings: Every Tuesday @ 8pm -Ballina Community Centre. All welcome st May 1 is the first Sunday at Holy Hill Hermitage, Screen. Mass at noon celebrated by Fr. Matt Blake. Web site:Holyhill.ie St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 086 230 6842 Church of Ireland, Foxford: Rev. Andrea Wills is being installed as canon in St. Mary’s cathedral in Tuam on 1st May at 4.00 p.m. and everyone is most welcome to the service. Congratulations and Best Wishes to Rev. Andrea on becoming a Canon. Brass & Reed Band Foxford –A “ new” adult beginners class starts on Tues. 3rd May from 5pm -7pm in the Brass Band Room (old court house). Open to all interested adults. The 5th annual "Run for Boylo" will take place on Sunday 24th April ,2016. - a 10km/5km run, walk event. Registration in the Foxford Sports & Leisure Centre from 9-11:30 sharp -commencing at 12 noon. Event will be chip timed and medals for the first 150 finishers. There will also be a kiddies run. All monies raised will be distributed amongst local charities & organisations. Hope to see you all there. If anyone would like to help out please contact Jean 086 1753307 or Ollie on 086 3984415.Help would be greatly appreciated. Check out our Facebook page. Hope to see you all on the day. The Boyle Family A celebration for ‘Mayo Day’ will take place in Cruiser’s Bar, Foxford on Sunday 1st May from 5pm – 7pm. The Cultural event is hosted by the local branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Attendees are asked to don the green and red and come along and enjoy an evening of music, song and dance for all the family. Performances will include U12 and U15 Céilí Bands and U12 Grúpa Cheoil together with various individuals, duets and trios, which will take part in the Mayo Fleadh in Ballinrobe in May. There will also be many 'Special Guests' on the day! Everyone Welcome. Admission Free. John O’Hara Re-Union Night in aid of Hope House and Temple Street Hospital on May 1st (Bank Holiday week-end) in Cruisers Bar, Foxford - D.J. Ray Mac –back from Istanbul for one night only- Admission €5 or donation. Are you affected by somebody else’s drinking? Al Anon Meeting Sunday’s @ 3p.m - Hope House, All Welcome The Foxford Traditional Singing & Poetry Group will meet in The Mayfly Hotel - Thursday April 28th @ 9.15 p.m. All Welcome Foxford Tidy Towns: Litter League Campaign -commences this Month (April – September) We would appreciate the FULL Co-operation from citizens of the town. A special word to Business people and Dog Owners to make our town a place to live in and be proud of. Looking forward to your co-operation. New members welcome. Liam Jones. Foxford Alzheimer Day Centre are holding a Tea Day on 5th May 2016, in the Day Centre from 10am onwards. All monies raised will be used to continue to provide Day Care Services for people living with Dementia from Foxford, Swinford, Charlestown, and Ballina areas. Your support is gratefully appreciated. ‘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. Social Dancing Classes in the Brown Memorial Hall Every Monday night from 8 – 11 pm. Tea Served The Irishtown Reunion on Sunday 1st May in Foxford National School at 4pm. We are inviting every family in Irishtown & friends to this Irishtown Reunion. Contact either by email or by phone: Pauline Geoghegan 094 9256391 (between 9 am and 3 pm). Mary Reape : 087 914 3486 Seán Lavin : [email protected] .Oliver Murphy: 086 062 9940. Larry Murray:087 754 2610. 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. Guitar & Keyboard/Piano (inc. RIAM) lessons. 1 to 1 lessons qualified & experienced teacher- Tel: Tony Roberts 087 7625254 How will you celebrate Mayo Day? Mayo Day 2016 takes place on April 30th, What does Mayo mean to you? Let your creativity come alive! Email us your plans so we can promote your effort to [email protected] . Let us all, as Mayo people, or with a Mayo connection, celebrate and showcase all that is great about our County. Photo Competition: Mayo.ie in association with Ashford Castle are delighted to announce our #MayoDay Photo Competition “Capture your Mayo Moment” and win a trip to Ashford Castle (2 nights B & B & dinner). See #MayoDay Photo Competition th Bingo on Monday 25 April @ 9.00pm in Knockmore Community Hall. €2,650 in prizes paid out on the night. Straide & Foxford United 50/50 -This weeks winner Charlotte Doherty, Straide, who won €250.Tickets available from all local outlets €2 or 3 for €5. Draw every Mon.9pm, this week in Bourkes Bar, Foxford. Thanks to all for continued support . North Mayo CE Scheme are looking for a Data Entry Clerk for Enniscoe Heritage Centre, Crossmolina. This is a CE scheme, usual DSP criteria applies. contact: Angela O’Brien on 087-9903620 for details “Mayo Stroke Support Group” meeting Thurs. 28th April @ 11.30am-1pm in the Tennis Club, Castlebar”.