Knockbridge
COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
Knockbridge Community Initiative are hosting a “Gathering of Old Friends” at Stephenstown Pond on Wednesday, March 29, from 11.00 – 12.30. An invitation is extended to all ladies and gentlemen to come along for tea/ coffee, refreshments and a catch up with friends. All welcome! For more details please contact 086 847 9033.
POKER CLASSIC
St. Brides Camogie Club Annual Poker Classic will take place this Friday, March 24, at 9.00pm. in St. Bride’s Clubrooms. Everyone welcome!
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto continued on Monday of last week for Jackpot of €18,800 of which there was no winner. Numbers drawn, 02, 10, 16, 29. Match 3 Winners of €40 each were Catherine Mc Keown, Gertie Vernon, Teresa Flood, McKenna Family, Lorna McLoughlin. In the event of no Winner, or Match 3 Winners a further additional €200 will be added to the jackpot in the next draw. Jackpot on Monday of this week was €19,900.
Club Membership fees for 2017 are now due. Players: Employed Player €100 (includes 20 weeks Lotto); Student/ Apprentice €70 (includes 10 weeks Lotto.); Juveniles €30. (up to 18 years old); Non Players €40 or €80 (includes free admission to home games) or €80 (includes 20 weeks Lotto.) O.A.P’s €20; Family €70 (includes 2 non playing adults and two or more juveniles.) In the championship Group along with St Brides are Clan na Gael and Na Piarsaigh. In the Sheelan Cup at 8.00pm this Friday evening it’s a Darver fixture against Plunketts.
SET DANCING CLASSES
Set dancing classes continue on Monday nights in the Community Centre from 8.30pm to 10.00p.m. We extend an invite to anyone interested in learning set dancing to come along. Admission €6.
WEDDING GREETINGS
Congratulations to Ciara Farrell, Ballybarrack, and Sean O’Kane, Ravensdale who were married in St Marys Church Knockbridge on Thursday March 16, 2017.
HURLING CLUB
In the Championship Group along with Knockbridge are Mattock Rangers, St Fechins, Naomh Moninne and Pearse Og.
YOGA
Yoga Classes continues this Tuesday from 7.00 to 8.00pm in Knockbridge Community Centre. For more info contact Alan on 0857326964.
FLOWER ARRANGING
Spring Flower Arranging Classes continue in the Parish Centre this Tuesday and Wednesday from 10.00am till noon. Further details from Veronica on 085 7569404.
PARISH NEWS
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. Confessions will be available on Monday from 9.30pm -10.00pm, at the end of Eucharistic Adoration, and at any time ‘by request’The best way to book Masses is to call to the sacristy before or after Mass any day (Monday evening; Wednesday and Friday mornings–except First Friday; Saturday evening, or Sunday morning), as the Mass book is usually kept there. Fr. Paddy would like to offer a small two or three week course called “Everything you wanted to know about the Bible, but were afraid to ask!” It will take place in St. Mary’s church , Knockbridge on Wednesday nights, during Lent, beginning this Wednesday, March 22, at 8.00p.m. (when/if sufficient people have confirmed interest). Please email knockbridgeparish1@gmail.com, or leave your name and contact details in the sacristy.
BAPTISMS
Baptisms will take place every fourth Sunday of the month after 11.30am mass and a baptism course will be held each month with course dates posted in the Church Porch.
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.
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.
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.
BINGO
Parish Bingo this Thursday 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.