Knockbridge
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto continued on Monday of last week for Jackpot of €19,400 of which there was no winner. Numbers drawn, 01, 06, 09, 31. Match 3 Winners of €70 each Ann Duffy, Kathleen Dooley, John Brennan.
Lotto will resume next Monday 10th April 2017 for a jackpot of €19,600. 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 €19,600. 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 . 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.) 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. Sheelan Cup result St Brides 0-11 Sean O’Mahoneys 0-9.
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.
HURLING CLUB
In the Championship Group along with Knockbridge are Mattock Rangers, St Fechins, Naomh Moninne and Pearse Og.
BUS SERVICE
Flexibus Local Link is running a bus service from Knockbridge to Dundalk every Friday. The pick up time for this service is 9.00am and the return time is 12.30am. For more information on this service or to book a seat ring 1800 303 707.
POKER CLASSIC
St. Brides GFC hold a Texas Hold’Em Poker Classic this Good Friday, April 14, 2017 in the Clubhouse at 8.30pm. Entry: €20. Supper Served. All Welcome.
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
Confessions are available on Monday from 9.30pm -10.00pm, at the end of Eucharistic Adora- tion, 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. Penitential Service for Lent takes place this Tuesday April 11, at 8.p.m. Easter Triduum–Holy Thursday, Mass of Chrism in St. Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh at 11.00a.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper in at 7.30pm. Night Prayer at 10.00pm. Good Friday, Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3.00pm,Stations of the Cross, at 7.30p.m. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil in at 7.30p.m. Mass in Kilcroney School on Easter Sunday at 8.30a.m. .Pray for Paddy Fox , Grange, Phil McNamee, Crossmaglen, Joan Breen, Crossabeagh.
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.
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.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Would you like to serve the Lord as an extraordinary minis- ter 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 €2800. Thanks to all who supported the bingo in 2016. Bring the children along during holiday break and have a family fun night.
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. Congratulations We send our congratulations to all in Louth National school on the wonderful achievement of being awarded the A digital Award at the end of March This award was introduced by Minister Ruari Quinn in September 2013 and is presented to schools who show excellence in the area of I.T. progress and development.
FEIS
The pupils of the school competed in Newry Feis last Thursday 6th April and they achieved great success. Also under the guidance of Master Paul McBride the pupils have the surrounds of the school looking beautiful after the planting of flowers and shrubs. We thank and congratulate principal Paddy Martin all the staff and pupils on all these achievements.
MOCHTA’S LEAGUE
St. Mochtas commence their league campaign this coming Wednesday evening when the travel to Dundalk to play Na Piarsaigh in the opening round. We wish the team trainer manager and selectors all the best for a successful league campaign.
GIRL GUIDE QUIZ
The annual girl guide quiz takes place this coming Friday (Good Friday) in the community Centre Louth commencing at 8.00pm. This quiz is running for the best part of 30 years and always provides a good night’s entertainment and at the same time being the main fundraiser for the guides /brownies and the leaders deserve your support as they do great work with the youngsters during the year.
EASTER ARRANGEMENTS
The religious arrangements for Holy Week are as follows No Masses Monday or Tuesday, Wednesday Mass as usual at 7.30 pm, Confessions before Mass from 6.30pm until Mass time. A visiting Priest will attend for confessions. On Holy Thursday Mass will be at 7.30pm and afterwards exposition Of Blessed Sacrament until 10.00pm. Good Friday Ceremonies commence at 3.00pm and then at 7.00pm there will be Stations of the Cross by the young people at 7.00pm. Easter Vigil begins at 8pm on Saturday. Sunday Mass As usual.