Kilkerley
COMMUNITY ALERT
The Annual Summer Outing takes place this Wednesday August 9, to Killruddery House and Gardens in Bray. Breakfast stop at Kealy’s beside the airport and the evening meal will be in the Glenside Hotel, Drogheda. Bus departs from the Church Car park at 10.00am. Cost: €25 per person.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
The very best of birthday wishes to Lauren Quigley, Drumboat who celebrated her 21st birthday among family and friends in the Rock Inn on Saturday night last.
SUNDAY DANCING
Dancing in the Community Centre this Sunday night August 13, with music by Chris Dallat. Blue Magic play on August 20, Showbud on August 27 and Housty on September 3. Dancing from 9.00pm to 12 midnight
GOLF CLASSIC
Kilkerley Emmets Annual Golf Classic takes place this Friday August 11, in Mannan Castle. Great days craic for all levels including non golfers. Team of 4 only €160 which includes refreshments, golf and hot food. Plenty of prizes on the day. To book your Tee Time, give Vincent Litchfield a call on 087 2374092.
FOROIGE
Kilkerley Foroige Club members Beth Deery and Doireann McElroy were on the County Louth delegation at Foróige’s Leadership for Life conference held in Maynooth recently. Mairead McGuinness MEP and Vice-President of the European Parliament addressed the conference. Well done to Beth and Doireann.
TIDY TOWNS
Louth Litter League inspections are ongoing so your co-operation in keeping KIlkerley litter free this summer would be appreciated. Everyone encouraged to enter our Tidy Towns poetry competition which should be in the form of a Limerick – with a recycling theme and Kilkerley also include in the 5 lines. Entries to kilkerleytidytowns@gmail.com. Come on all you budding poets.
RECENT DEATHS
Condolences to the Kirk family Derryfalone and relatives on the death of Tom’s brother Pat Kirk in England and condolences also to Fr Gene Kirk, also to Marie Clifford and family Carrickmullen on the death of her husband Sean who was laid to rest in Knockbridge on Bank Holiday Monday.
LOTTO
Kilkerley Emmets lotto 01/08/2017, Jackpot €6,600, Week 24, numbers drawn–05, 12, 24, 28.–no winner. 5 Winners of €20 each: James Watters, Jack Cumiskey both c/o Kennedys Bar; Joe and Sheila McArdle c/o K McEnteggart; Adrian Flynn c/o R Mulholland; Roisin and Robert Carolan c/o G McElroy. Jackpot on Tuesday of this week is €6,700 so as this is last week for 2017 if the pot is not won it will carry over to February 2018.The club very much appreciates the continued support for this vital annual fundraiser that goes towards the weekly running costs of the club so thanks all who contributed over the years and all the promoters.
COLLECTION
The Irish Wheelchair Association take up a Church Gate Collection this coming weekend outside all masses.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Parochial House has been empty since Fr. Gerry moved to Knockbridge in April and we want to progress with the necessary renovation required to leave the house habitable and future proof for at least the next ten years and also to allow Fr. Rushe to take up residence in it as soon as possible. The committee would prefer not to have to borrow more funds from the Diocese or to have to engage in a further fundraising burden on parishioners. An alternative would be to sell the house at the graveyard, which is in a declining state of repair and use the proceeds to fund the Parochial House renovations. To this end we are putting this house on the open market for sale to ascertain what price would be achievable. Therefore,
a ‘for sale’ sign will be placed on the house early next week and depending on interest we will decide on what is the best financial option for the parish to fund the necessary renovations.
TEXT ALERT
Kilkerley Community Alert ‘Text Alert’ is now up and running. If you want to receive these texts then text your full name, address and mobile number to 089 472 5650.
PARISH NEWS
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Friday from 6.30p.m.-7.30p.m. Please pray for Pat Kirk, England and formerly Derryfalone, Patsy Sheelan, Mountbagnal, Owen Byrne, Dowdallshill formerly Milltown, Hugh Kirk, formerly Derryfalone, Una Birch, Thomastown Cross, Gerry Clarke Mullacrew. Baptisms take place every second Sunday of the month after 10.00am mass and a baptism course will be held each month with course dates posted in the Church Porch. Confession will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, after 6.00p.m Mass and before Mass on First Fridays. Kilkerley and Knockbridge World Meeting of Families Core Team meeting on will take place this evening Tuesday August 8 at 5.00p.m. in Knockbridge Parochial House. Mass on the Feast of the Assumption, Tuesday August 15, will be at 10.00am and on the previous evening at 7.00pm. Unbound Freedom in Christ Ministry takes place in the Church this Saturday August 12, from 2.00pm. – 6.00pm. Individual appointments are necessary. Please phone Fr. Gerry. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place during this ministry. Everyone is Welcome.
EMMETS GFC
The Annual Golf Classic takes place this Friday August 11, in Mannan Castle and Club 4 mile run takes place on Friday August 25, with a 7.00 p.m start. The U13 are away to St Josephs at 7.30pm this Wednesday August 9 and next Wednesday away to St Brides at 7.30pm. Kilkerley/ Naomh Malachi U14 play at home to O’Connells/Stabannon Parnells/JohnMitchels in the championship on Thursday August 17 at 7.30pm. The U16 team play at home to Piarsaigh’s in the championship on Monday next August 14 at 7.30pm. Junior 2 A Championship this evening Tuesday August 8, at 7.30pm at home to Sean O’Mahoney’s. The senior championship relegation play off is on Saturday August 19 in Stabannon against O’Raghallaighs.. The remaining league matches are at home to Clans and then away to St Pats and wins in both might ensure retention of Division 1 status. Sympathy to the Kirk family Derryfalone on the death of Pat Kirk in England.
LIVE WEB STREAMING
Webcams have been installed in the churches which will benefit parishioners at home and abroad who wish to watch the services online. To access the system please go to the pastoral area website www.ourladyqueenof peacepa.org or www.mcnmedia. tv. The webcam can beviewed on P.Cs, laptops, iPads, iPhones, kindle etc. Please note the ser- vice is now live. For further information please contact Joe or Alex at MCN Media .TV. 0044 28 8773 9580. A Loop System for those who are hearing impaired has been installed in both churches. To use the induction loop system, turn your hearing Aid to the T position.
LOUGH DERG 2017
You may begin the Three Day Pilgrimage on any day up to and including this Sunday August 13. Advance booking is not necessary. There are various travel options available countrywide. The Lough Derg team can help you to co-ordinate public transport or link up with Pilgrimage Organisers in your locality. Telephone Maureen or Lorraine on 071 9851518. Email: info@loughderg.org www.loughderg.org