Knockbridge

COMMUNITY INITIATIVE

Knockbridge Community Initiative are hosting a ‘Gathering of Old Friends’ at Stephenstown Pond this Wednesday, March 29, from 11.00 – 12.30. An invitation is extended to all ladies and gen- tlemen to come along for tea or coffee, refreshments and a catch up with friends. For more details please contact 086 8479033.

ST BRIDE’S GFC

Lotto continued on Monday of last week for jackpot of €19,000 of which there was no winner. Numbers drawn, 09, 16, 21, 30. Match-three winners of €40 each were Vinny Byrne c/o Cluskeys, Declan Carroll c/o Shop, Roma Daly c/o Shop, Edel Kirk c/o Shop, The luck of the Green c/o Noel Conroy. In the event of no winner, or match-three winners a further additional €200 will be added to the jackpot in the next draw. Jackpot on Monday of this week was €19,200. 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 atstbridesgfc.com. We wish to thank you for your continued support.

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.) OAPs €20; Family €70 (includes two non-playing adults and two or more juveniles.) In the championship group along with St Bride’s are Clan na Gael and Na Piarsaigh. In the Sheelan Cup on Friday evening last in Darver against Plunkets it finished in a Brides win 2-11 to 1-10.

SET DANCING CLASSES

Set dancing classes continue on Monday nights in the Community Centre from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. We extend an invite to anyone interested in learning set dancing to come along. Admission €6.

HURLING CLUB

In the Championship Group along with Knockbridge are Mattock Rangers, St Fechin’s, Naomh Mon inne and Pearse Og.

RECENT DEATHS

Remember in your prayers the souls and bereaved family of Paddy Fox, Grange, who was laid to rest in Knockbridge Cemetery on Friday last.

POKER CLASSIC

St Bride’s GFC hold a Texas Hold’Em Poker Classic on Good Friday, April 14, in the clubhouse at 8.30 p.m. Entry: €20. Supper Served.

YOGA

Yoga Classes continues this Tuesday from 7.00 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Knockbridge Community Centre. For more info contact Alan at 085 7326964.

FLOWER ARRANGING

Spring Flower Arranging Classes continue in the Parish Centre this Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. till midday. Further details from Veronica at 085 7569404.

PARISH NEWS

The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place in Knockbridge on Friday, April 7, at 11 a.m. Archbishop Eamon Martin is scheduled to celebrate the ceremony. Confessions will be available on Monday from 9.30 p.m. to 10 p.m., 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 takes place in St Mary’s Church on Wednesday nights, during Lent, at 8 p.m. Please email knockbridgeparish1@gmail.com, or leave your name and contact details in the sacristy. ‘A Public Rosrary rwill be held on Saturday, April 1, at 3 p.m. in the Market Square Dundal (beside the Courthouse). All are welcome, and please invite family and friend.

BAPTISMS

Baptisms will take place every fourth Sunday of the month after 11.30 a.m. 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 p.m. to 8.15 p.m., Cubs run on Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and Scouts run on Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Contact Teezy at 089 4739682 or 087 9771741 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 089 4739682 or 087 9771741.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Would you like to serve the Lord as an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist? If you would, please give your name and details into the sacristy or contact Fr Gerry or Fr Paddy.

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 €2,800. Thanks to all who supported the bingo in 2016. Bring the children along during holiday break and have a family fun night.

PENITENTIAL SERVICE

Kilkerley: Wednesday, April 5, at 8 p.m., Knockbridge: Tuesday,