KNOCKBRIDGE
SET DANCING CLASSES
Set dancing classes resume on Monday, January 16, in the Community Centre from 8.30pm to 10.00p.m. We look forward to seeing all our members there and would like to extend an invite to anyone interested in learning set dancing to come along. Admission €6.
HURLING CLUB
Knockbridge Hurling Club hold the AGM on Friday, January 20, in Knockbridge Community Centre at 7.00pm. Everyone welcome to attend.
YOGA
Yoga Classes return to Knockbridge Community Centre on Tuesday, January 10, at 7.00pm. For more info contact Alan on 0857326964. All levels welcome.
PARISH NEWS
The Diocesan Pastoral Plan Website was launched recently by Archbishop Eamon Martin. This website is armaghdiocesanpastoralplan.ie Login and you will see lots of resources and great pastoral ideas tried and tested in other parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Perhaps you have ideas of your own. Call Milanda at 042 9336649. The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place in Knockbridge on Friday, April 7 at 11.00am. Archbishop Eamon Martin is scheduled to celebrate the ceremony. Mass this Friday the feast of the Epiphany is at 10.30am. Parents and their children who were baptised during 2016 are invited to 11.30am mass this Sunday to receive a blessing and there will be refreshments after mass in the Parish Centre. Thanks to the Baptism team for their excellent work in preparing couples for their child’s baptism.
RECENT DEATHS
Sympathy to Dessie Friary and family, Little Mills and relatives on the death of his wife Loretta, who was laid to rest in Knockbridge Cemetery on Christmas Eve, to family and relatives of Peggy Hanratty, Castlebellingham who was laid to rest in Kilsaran Cemetery on Friday last, to family and relatives of Maura Breathnach, Newtown, Knockbridge who was laid to rest in Knockbridge Cemetery on Saturday last and to the family and relatives of Michael Murphy, Dublin Street and formerly of Knockbridge who was laid to rest in St Patricks Cemetery, Dowdallshill on Saturday December 17.
SCOUTS
The 10th Louth Cu-Chulainn Scout Group, Knockbridge, Enrolment: We have limited places for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Beavers run on Tuesday nights from 7.00pm -8.15pm, Cubs run on Thursday nights from 7.00pm – 8.30pm and Scouts run on Monday nights from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Contact Teezy at 0894739682 or 0879771741 for more information. Adult scouting: Volunteering for Scouting is easier then you think. Do you have a few hours to spare? If you have a love of the outdoors and enjoy working with kids ,You should contact us at 0894739682 or 0879771741.
BAPTISMS
From January 1, 2017 baptisms will take place every fourth Sunday of the month after 11.30am mass and a baptism course will be held each month with the next course been on January 19, in Kilkerley Community Centre and other dates are posted in the Church Porch.
ST BRIDES LADIES GFC
The Annual General Meeting was held recently and the following officers and committee were elected. Committee: Chairperson: Irene Brennan; Vice Chairperson: Fra Fagan; Secretary : Debbie Kirke; Assistant Secretary: Teresa McEnteggart; Child Welfare Officer: Niamh Sweeney; Designated Person: Caoimhe Hoey; Treasurer: Sarah Kieran; Assistant Treasurer: Irenaeus Daly; Registrar: Kieran Carey; P.R.O: Antoinette Tinnelly; Other members of the committee are: Aisling Nugent, Stephanie Staunton, Phyllis Coyle, Niamh Mackin and Deirdre Muckian. St. Brides Ladies G.F.C thank all players, past and present, their families and friends for all their support in 2016 and look forward to your continued support in 2017. Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh!
SET DANCING
Set Dancing classes on Monday nights in Knockbridge Community Centre from 8.30 pm to l0.00 p.m. Admission €6 with everyone welcome and no experience necessary. Phone Ann at 042 9338089 for further information.
BINGO
Parish Bingo this Thursday January 5, and each Thursday, at 8.30 in the Parish Centre all welcome. €550 in Prizes each week. Raffle plus Jackpot of €2800. Thanks to all who supported the bingo in 2016. Bring the children along during holiday break and have a family fun night.
PILGRIMAGE
Pilgrimages to Medjugorje of 7 nights take place from June 14 or September 6 with all details available from Phyllis Mulligan 042 9336705 or 087 2028492.
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto continued on Monday, December 19, for a jackpot of €16,800 of which there was no winner. Numbers drawn – 19, 23, 28, 30. There was one Match 3 winners getting €200 Robert and Monica Brennan. Extra Christmas draw for 4 x €50 winners were Packie Gogarty, Paddy Byrne, Patrick Hoey, Noel and Irene Brennan. In the event of no Winner, or Match 3 Winners a further additional €200 is added to the following weeks Lotto Jackpot. Jackpot on Monday, January 9, is €17,000. Tickets on sale (Priced €2) from Mac Namee’s Bar, McGuinness’s Bar Dundalk, McKeown’s Bar Dundalk, Giovanni’s Chipper, Brodigan’s Shop, Cluskey’s Bar, Finnegan’s Foodstore, Louth Village, Harrys Bar Dundalk, any Committee Member/Player or play online atwww.stbridesgfc.com Club Membership fees. for 2017 are now due.
IN NEED
From time to time families and individuals can find themselves in real need. It may be big or small, short or long term, so if you find yourself in that space why not contact St Vincent de Paul Society on 0873518684
SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB
The Drama Club will takes place every Tuesday and Thursday evening after school, in Halla Setanta with pupils of first and second class on Tuesdays and pupils of third and fourth class on Thursdays. All details from Paula Soraghan 086 2256583.
EMPLOYMENT
If you would like to full or part time, due to unemployment resulting from and accident, illness, injury, disability, we can help you seek employment. For further information on this service please contact EmployAbility Service, Louth on 042 9386718 or 087 6386885.