Foxford Tel: Very Rev. Padraig Costello P.P: Mobile: 087 242 2273. Parish Office – 094 92 56131Email:

stmichaelsfoxford@gmail.com Parish website:www.foxfordparish.com Diocesan Website: www.achonrydiocese.org Week-ending: 13

th November 2016 –33

rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Toomore Sat: 6.00 p.m. For the Community

Foxford: Sat: 7.30 p.m. (1) Sean & Mary Thornton R.I.P. Belass

(2) Michael Sheridan R.I.P. (6th Anniv)

(3) Enda Gilmore (8th Anniv) Cloongee.

(4) Frank (Anniv)& Annie Gilmore & deceased family members. R.I.P. Cloongee. .

Attymachugh:Sun: 9.00 a.m. (1)Jimmy & Margaret O’Hara/daughter Kathleen & Dec’d O’Hara & McAndrew Families.

(2) John & Nellie Boland R.I.P. Prebane.

(3)Tom & Margaret O’Hara & Dec’d O’Hara Families &

John & Annie Kate O’Donnell & Dec’d O’Donnell & Rochford Families. R.I.P.

Foxford Sun: 11.00 a.m. (1) Martin James Cosgrave & Dec’d Family/Mollie & Pat Moran /Cliona Ring &

Sarah & James Francis Connolly. R.I.P.

(2)Bridgid (17th Anniv) & John Grogan R.I.P . Borehallagh

(3) Michael Kneafsey & John & Ellen Ruane – Rinnaney.

(4)Trish Dempsey-Ruane – (Birthday Remembrance)

Foxford Mon: 10.00 a.m. Tom McHale (2nd Anniv )and Annie & Martin Farrell, Castlebar Road.

Foxford: Tues: 10.00 a.m. Fr. Pius Okpaloka R.I.P.

Convent: Wed: 8.00 a. m. Nora & Joe Duggan R.I.P.

Foxford: Wed: 7.00 p.m. Val Coss R.I.P.

Convent: Thurs: 8.00 a.m. Michael, Margaret & Brendan McNulty, R.I.P. Renbrack

Foxford: Thurs: 10.00 a.m. Michael Clarke (Culmore) & Deceased Family members. R.I.P.

Foxford: Fri: 10.00 a.m. Ellen & Pat Walsh & their son Michael R.I.P. Churchpark.

Toomore: Sat: 6.00 p.m. Joe & Babs Hennelly & James & Bridget Cox. R.I.P.

Foxford: Sat: 7.30 p.m. (1) Madeline Langan R.I.P.- 1st Anniv. Assumpta Place.

(2)Margaret & Thomas Cosgrave /Dec’d of the Sheerin & Cosgrave FamiliesR.I.P.

(3) Margaret, Philip, Jude & Peggy O’Reilly & Padraig & Patricia Ruddy R.I.P.

(4)Deceased of the Fox & Mullagh Families & Michael Morrison R.I.P.

Attymachugh: Sun: 9.00 a.m. Mary Agnes, Tom & Bridget McHale (Glanduff)

Foxford: Sun : 11.00 a.m. “Do this in Memory” Programme.

(1)Luke Dempsey ( Birthday Remembrance)

(2) Philip Murphy & Deceased of the Murphy & McNulty Families.R.I.P.

(3) Ann Boyle (Leeds) Birthday Rem) & Agnes & John Mc Hale –Pontoon R.I.P.

(4) Mary Kate McDonnell & Dec’d Family members R.I.P.

Your Prayers are requested for:

Walter Luiphold – Australia –Brother-in-Law of Pat Doherty, Mill Park

May he rest in peace.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Michaels Church on Wednesday from 10 am to 7 pm.

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- Friday evening from 7– 8pm. (ALL ARE WELCOME.

Readers for 10 a.m. Daily Mass this week: Mon/Tues: Teresa Ormsby , Thurs/Fri:.Eithne Brogan

Offertory Collectors for November, 2016 : Sat. Vigil:Frank Devaney /Martin McDonagh/ Larry Muray Sun: 11.a.m:.Michael Brogan / Paddy Gaughan / W/E: 19/20 Nov. : Christ –The King Readers Ministers of The Eucharist. Toomore Sat. 6 p.m. Alice Hennigan Vera McEvoy

Attymachugh Sun: 9.00 am. Chris Sheerin Lily Ruddy

Foxford Sat: 7.30p.m. vigil Mary Moylett-Ruane B. Moore / B. Howley/ M. Noone /M. Lavin/ A. Murray

Foxford Sun: 11.00 a.m. 1st Holy Communion Class T. Ormsby / M. Hopkins/ B. Flynn/ M. Guiry

Blackrock’s Sun: After Mass Laura McDermott

Altar Society–Nov. 2016 Group C: Mary Dempsey/ Rosemary Carabine /Deirdre Hardy/Ann McDonnell /Helena Murphy/

Patricia Gaughan /Marion Moran .

Mass Servers: Weekend 19th /20th November: Sat 7.30pm Team D: – St. Margaret: Sophia Elstone / Pa Ormsby

Sun. 11.00 am Team G: St. Clare: Martin Cosgrave/Tom Moylett Lauren Mangan

Are you affected by somebody else’s drinking? Al Anon Meeting Sunday’s @ 3p.m - Hope House, Foxford

Baptisms: We welcome in to the Christian Community:

Shane McNulty son of Declan & Lisa, Attymachugh.

Who received the sacrament of Baptism in Attymachugh Church, on Sat. 5th November2016

Bonnileigh Audrey Prendergast –daughter of Stephanie & Gerard , Slieve ns Greine.

Who received the sacrament of Baptism in St. Michael’s Church, on Sat. 5th November2016

Closing of Jubilee Year of Mercy will take place in local churches throughout the world on Sunday 13th November. In

our diocese the closing will be celebrated @ 12 Noon Mass in St. Nathys Cathedral, Ballaghaderrreen. It is suggested that

we celebrate a Novena of Mercy at all Masses in our parishes by reciting Pope Francis special Prayer for Mercy.

Senior Citizens Party is on Sunday 11th December beginning with Mass at 3 p.m. in The Mayfly Hotel. Please book as

soon as possible by phoning Geraldine on 094 92 56614 or 087 9040463.

Join us at the Fr. Peyton Centre Attymass for a Reflective talk this & every Wednesday in November, Starting at 1 pm for 45

minutes. Our restaurant is open to serve soup and sandwiches from our bakery also scones, soda bread and our scrumptious apple tart.

Tel: 096 45374

Social Services.- Meals-on-Wheels- Church Gate Collection this week-end please support.

THE IRISH SOCIETY FOR AUTISM Thank contributors to their recent Church Gate Collection for their generous contributions.

Proceeds amounted to €470.32. THANK YOU.

Foxford 25 Card Games –Next Game: Tuesday 15th November @8:30 pm in The Brown Memorial Hall. Usual

Prizes/Raffle & Spot Prizes. Winneers last week: 1st Prize:(Shared) E. Gaughan/M. Gaughan. P. McDonnell/M. Fox. W. Davis/M. Barrett 2nd Prize:shared): J. Evans/S. McHale. V. Moran/T. Deacy. C. Murphy/S. Kelly. 3rd Prize: A. Prendergast/B. Ruane.

Raffle: V. Moran. B. Gaughan. M. Tuohy. Spots: T. Deasy/V. /Moran and M.Tuohy/ J.F. Durkan.

Jazz, Ballet & Modern Dance in the Brown Memorial Hall for details Tel: Jackie 087 7643856

Enable Ireland require volunteers: See notice in church porch

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 each night.

Guitar /Keyboard/Piano (inc. RIAM) lessons -near Foxford. 1 to 1. introductory lesson is free.Tony Roberts on 087 7625254

Places are available on ACCORD Marriage Preparation Courses, at McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris: Fri 2nd & Sat. 3rd

Dec. Courses by Charlestown Accord Centre & take place on Fri. 7pm to 10pm & Sat 10am to 4pm. To Book Tel: 094-9254944 or www.accord.ie

‘MEMORIES’ ALZHEIMERS CHARITY SHOP, Ballina Rd., Foxford We gratefully accept donations of clothes & Bric-a-brack. Thank you for your support. New Volunteers to help in the shop urgently required. Male or female. Ph. 0870697222

The Fr. Peyton Centre Attymass opens 9.15 to 5.30 Monday to Friday, our restaurant is available for group bookings, for parties and

family occasions. Our Bakery bakes fresh every morning.Contact:096 45374. Or better still come and visit.

SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES in the Brown Memorial Hall, Foxford. - Every Monday from 8 – 11 pm. Tea Served

Aisteoirí Béal Easa, the Foxford based drama group kicks off its new season with an informal meeting Monday 14

November in the Foxford Social Services Centre @ 8pm. The meeting will provide members with a chance to catch-up ahead of the

winter season but will also double as an open invitation to anyone with an interest in treading the boards or getting involved backstage.

The amateur drama group is always looking for new members and there is a busy schedule planned. With a few social events thrown in

for good measure it could be the perfect solution for those long winter evenings! You can contact the drama group on 086 3999774

or aisteoiribealeasa@gmail.com

Remember in November:Take the Short-Term Pledge for the Month of November for deceased family and friends who have gone

before us marked with the sign of Faith. Take the SHORT-TERM pledge for NOVEMBER -visit:www.pioneerassociation.ie orTel: (353) 1 8749464

Grow Meetings: Every Tuesday @ 8pm -Ballina Community Centre. All welcome. Grow is a self help group helping people suffering from depression, stress, panic attacks, etc. Further info: 18094743474

Offertory Boxes: Anyone still requiring a box please contact the Parish office: phone 094 9256131

ACCORD MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING (CHARLESTOWN): When it comes to protecting your most

precious investment, talk to Accord. Our services based on your needs not your ability to pay contact (094) 9254944

Bingo on Monday 14th Nov. at 8.30pm in Knockmore Community Hall. Refreshments served. Support appreciated.

Bereavement Support Group. meet @Family Centre, Knock Shrine -Each Wednesday @ 11am. All welcome. Tel:(094) 9375320

E-mail: familycentre@knockshrine. ]

Cooking Demonstration Eve with Celebrity Chef Kevin Dundon, Breaffy House Hotel, Wed 16th Nov, doors open 7.30pm -

8pm start! Tickets Available from Western Care Centres. Info. contact Teresa Ward 087 246 7857.

The Sisters of St. Elizabeth from Belarus will visit Foxford on Friday, November 25th at the 10 am Mass, and would appreciate

your support by purchasing their hand crafted items. The proceeds of which help them in their mission of supporting 200 children with special needs. Rehabilitation etc. Please support

25 Card Drive: The annual 25 card drive in aid of Killasser Community Care Group Monday 28th November in the

Community Centre@ 8.30pm. €500 Prize Fund with Raffle and Spot Prizes. Tickets are €10, your support is greatly appreciated.

Foxford Social Services Meals-on –wheels available: Mon/Wed & Fri –(€10 per wk.)Tel: 094 9256614 /087 9040463

Epilepsy Ireland is a charity- services are free and we are trying to promote the service to the people in Mayo. E: ekillarney@epilepsy.ie W: www.epilepsy.ie Facebook: www.facebook.com/epilepsy.ie Twitter: @epilepsyireland Sign up for our E-newsletter Sign up for our Epilepsy Online Support Groups: http://support.epilepsy.ie

Car Parking: The Gardai have asked that you be reminded not to park on the double yellow lines on the main road opposite the church

at Mass times for safety reasons. The school grounds at the Primary School are available for parking at Mass times

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Swinford shop invites you, to join us in The Swinford Cultural Centre on November 19th and 20th,

from 12-6pm. Saturday 19th with Xposé – Swinford Style, including fashion shows, a rail sale, make overs @ beauty tutorials.

Entertainment, festive food and a craft sale are also taking place over both days. All proceeds to Mayo Roscommon Hospice .

Mayo Cardiac Support Group meeting on Thursday 24thNovember from 7-9pm in Hotel Westport, Newport Road, Westport.

Talks for Parish Council members and others by Fr. Eugene Duffy @7.30 pm. Thursday 24th in the Primary School Hall,

Tubbercurry. All welcome.