Knockbridge
Friday evening January 12, in the Community Centre and also have a Planning meeting that night.
RECENT DEATHS
Condolences to the McFarlane and Finnegan families Cortial on the death of their uncle John Casey, Clarnagh, Crossmaglen, brother of Anne Finnegan, Courtbane.
ADULT CHOIR
The parish choir are looking for new members, Singers and musicians. Contact Fidelma Bellew.
EMPLOYMENT
Would like to work part-time or full-time? Are you unemployed due to accident, illness, injury, disability or in recovery from depression? We can help you seek employment. For further information on this service please contact EmployAbility Service Louth on 042-9386718.
BOWLS
Bowls return this Wednesday, January 10, at 7.45pm in the Community Centre. New members welcome.
PARISH NEWS
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Friday from 6.30p.m.-7.30p.m. Please pray for Joe Quinn, Barronstown, John Casey , Clarnagh, Crossmaglen, Bridie O’Malley, Drumconrath, Margaret Rice, Castleshane, Fintan Lennon, Turiff, Scotland, late of Thomastown, Mairead Dooley, Corcreaghy, Mary Kirk, Ashbrook, Dundalk, Mary McNamara, Isle of Man (nee Fee, Cortial) , John Keenan Bellurgan.
Baptisms take place every second Sunday of the month after 10.00am mass and from now on, part of the ceremony will take place in the family home as Fr Gerry or Paddy will visit to bless the family home. Confession will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, after 6.00p.m Mass and before Mass on First Fridays.
Confirmation takes place in Kilkerley on March 1, at 11.00am.
The Finance Committee meet this Wednesday, January 17, at 8.30p.m. in Knockbridge Parochial House. Kilkerley/Knockbridge WMOF Team meet at 7.00p.m. in Knockbridge Parochial House on Monday, January 22.
Kilkerley/Knockbridge Baptism Team meet at 8.00p.m. in Knockbridge Parochial House on Wednesday, January 24. Pastoral Area Resource Team (PART) at 8.00p.m. St. Mary’s NS Knockbridge on Thursday, January 25.
Kilkerley/Knockbridge Pastoral Council at 8.00p.m. Knockbridge Parochial House on Tuesday, January 30. Prayer for inner healing will take place in the Church on Saturday, January 20, from 2.00pm to 6.00p.m. The Irish Wheelchair Association Church gate collection is this weekend. Unbound ministry prayer for inner healing takes place in the church this Saturday from 2.00pm to 6.00p.m. If you are interested in finding out more about Unbound please call Fr. Gerry. It is necessary to book an appointment.
EMMETS GFC
Membership fees for 2018 are now due. The club lotto will resume in February next for carry over Jackpot of €6,800.
TROCAIRE
This organisation is looking for new volunteers who will be Parish Ambassadors in the Armagh Diocese to help raise awareness of the challenges facing the world’s poorest communities and the difference been made by support from Ireland. If you are interested please email volunteering@ trocaire.org
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
Confirmation takes place on April 27 at 11.00am. 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. Please pray for Anthony Kerr, Ardee, Mary Hamill, Newtown, Peter Farrell, Stephenstown, Sheila Farrelly, late of Grange, Fintan Lennon, Turriff, Scotland, formerly of Thomastown, David Casey, St Nicholas Ave, Annie McArdle, Cluan Enda, Jim Corcoran, Knockbridge, John Keenan, Bellurgan, Moya Hoey, Lower Point Road and formerly of Gibstown, Eithne Carron, Dundalk (nee Kieran, Knockbridge), Fr Joe McCluskey, Fr Brendan McNally. 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. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Mondays from 10.00am to 10.00pm in the Church followed by Benediction at 10.00p.m. Confessions are available on Mondays before 7.30 Mass and from 9.30pm-10.00pm, at the end of Eucharist Adoration, and at any time by request. Kilkerley/ Knockbridge WMOF Team meet at 7.00p.m. in Knockbridge Parochial House on Monday, January 22. Kilkerley/Knockbridge Baptism Team meet at 8.00p.m. in Knockbridge Parochial House on Wednesday, January 24. Pastoral Area Resource Team (PART) at 8.00p.m. St. Mary’s NS Knockbridge on Thursday, January 25. Kilkerley/Knockbridge Pastoral Council at 8.00p.m. Knockbridge Parochial House on Tuesday, January 30. The Irish Wheelchair Association Church gate collection is this weekend.
YOGA
Yoga Classes continue on Tuesday nights in Knockbridge Community Centre from 7 to 8pm. All levels welcome. For more info Contact Alan on 0857326964.
SET DANCING
Classes continue on Monday evenings in Knockbridge Community Centre from 8.30pm to 10.00pm. Admission €6. We welcome New Members and no experience necessary. For further information phone 0857470389.
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 €1,000.
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto resumed on Monday of January 8, for a jackpot of €12,000 of which there was no winner. Numbers drawn 03, 04, 12, 16. Seven Match 3 Winners got €30 each–Brian Cunningham c/o Shop, Catherine McKeown c/o Shop, S O’Connor c/o Shop, Conor, Ruth and Sam Nash c/o Shop, John Muckian c/o Shop, Oliver Fox online, Eugene Kirk online.
Lotto continued on Monday of this week for a jackpot of €12,200. In the event of no Winner, or Match 3 Winners a further additional €200 will be added to the following weeks Lotto Jackpot. Tickets on sale (Priced €2) from Mac Namee’s Bar, Mc Guinness’s Bar Dundalk, Mc Keown’s Bar Dundalk, Giovanni’s Chipper, Brodigan’s Shop, Cluskey’s Bar, Finnegan’s Foodstore Louth, Harrys Bar Dundalk, any Committee Member/Player or play online at www.stbridesgfc.com We wish to thank you for your continued support. Membership fees for 2018 are due as follows: 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.
CEMETERY MAP
A Graveyard Map has been erected on the side of the church. The names of all those interred have been included. Future burials shall be recorded with details sent to irishgraveyards.ie. A new up to date sign will be erected in the summer of 2020.
PARISH CENTRE
Those wishing to book the Parish Centre for Funerals and other occasions, must contact: Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670.
ADULT CHOIR
Knockbridge adult and also the youth choirs are looking for new members: Singers and musicians. If you wish to join please contact 085 1240620.
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.
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.
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.
IRISH DANCING
Dearbla Roddy continues her classes in the Parish Centre on Thursday at 4.00pm and her contact number is 086 8242670.
TROCAIRE
This organisation is looking for new volunteers who will be Parish Ambassadors in the Armagh Diocese to help raise awareness of the challenges facing the world’s poorest communities and the dif- ference been made by support from Ireland. If you are interested please email volunteering@ trocaire.org
CE SCHEME
Mid-Louth Community Employment Project has vacancies if you are interested in working 19.5 hours per week. If so and you are eligible, there are vacancies available as Coffee Shop Assistant in Stephenstown Pond and Caretaker in Stephenstown Pond. These positions positions are listed on the jobsireland website. Please apply to C.E. Supervisor Tommy Reilly at the Old School Building, Tallanstown, 042-9374926 or email: midlouthcettd@gmail.com. mittee are holding a car Boot Type Sale, only it will be indoors and on tables. This will be held on Sunday 21st January at Two o Clock in the centre, This is a great opportunity to off load some unwanted items and Toys, books,Bric aBrac etc can be disposed off. A table will cost €20 or two for €30 and should be booked in advanced with the secretary at 0862893686.
VACANCY
There is a vacancy for a C.E. worker for Louth Village . The hours are 19.5 hours per week and retain all benefits. If interested please contact Tallanstown old school at 042 9374926 and speak to Supervisor Tommy Reilly.