Knockbridge
PARISH NEWS
Please pray for Maura Byrne, Ballybarrack, Jim Farrell, Marian Pk, Dora Soraghan, Prospect, Sharon Kieran, Tallanstown, Mary Doherty, Carlingford. Baptisms take place every fourth Sunday of the month at 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 9.30pm10.00pm, at the end of Eucharist Adoration, and at any time by request. If you wish to have your home blessed please contact Fr Gerry or Fr Paddy. The Church Choir is looking for new members so if you are interested please contact Grainne or the priests. This Saturday at mass Brendan McCourt Organist from St Patricks, Dundalk will play the new organ that has arrived in the church with members of Knockbridge and Kil;kerley Choirs leading the singing. Brendan will also give a short recital after mass. From December a new organist is needed so contact Grainne McGeeney or Fr Gerry. On Monday next October 29, Eleanor Kelly, the Diocesan Safeguarding Training Co-ordinator will conduct an evening of training in Kilkerley Community Centre for those working with children and young people – under 18 in a parish context, such as priests, sacristans, children’s choir leaders, special liturgy for children, St John Paul 11 Awards. Up to date training is done every three years so it is essential that those who work with children attend this training. A Certificate of attendance will issue afterwards. Mass on Thursday, November 1, is at 7.30pm. Mass for those that who died since last November takes place on Saturday, November 10, at 7.30pm. Refreshments afterwards in the Parish Centre. Mass of the Angels for babies who died before or after birth will be on Saturday, November 24, at 6.00pm in Kilkerley. Refreshments afterwards in the Community Centre.
BAPTISM
Welcome into the community Cara Mary Sweeney, Grange who was baptised in St Mary’s Church on Sunday, October 14.
TIDY TOWNS
Knockbridge Tidy Towns have Community Employment positions available doing general environmental maintenance, grass cutting, using lawnmowers, strimming, weeding, litter control, spraying, sweeping, pruning, planting, digging and other general and occasional duties relating to daily procedures and requirements across all the project areas. Contact the local DSP Office to check your eligibility and application.
SET DANCING
Set Dancing Classes continue each Monday at 8.30pm in the Centre. New Members urgently needed and no experience required. Contact Ann on 042 9338089 .Admission €6 and everyone welcome.
O’FIACH COLLEGE
The annual open day takes place this Thursday, October 25 from 6.00pm to 10.oopm. Parents, Guardians of 4th, 5th, 6th, class students are invited to attend to see the exciting range of subjects and programmes, participate in activity, meet teachers and get questions answered. 2 HD Drones to be won on the night.
IRISH DANCING
Classes continue in the Parish Centre on Thursdays at 4.00pm. Details from Dearbhla Roddy 086 8242670.
FLOWER ARRANGING CLASSES
The classes continue in the Parish Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday, each week from 10am till 12 noon. Details from Veronica at 085 7569404 or 9374642.
YOGA
Yoga Classes continue on Tuesday nights from 7.008.00pm. For more info, Contact Alan on 085 7326964. All levels Welcome.
PARISH CENTRE
Those wishing to book the Parish Centre for Funerals and other occasions, must contact: Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670.
TUSLA
Tusla Child and Family Agency is urgently recruiting foster carers for children in Louth.
If you are interested in receiving more information please contact the Fostering Team on 9392201.
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto numbers drawn on Monday, October 15, 2018 for the Jackpot of €3,200, were 04, 05,12, 13. No Winner, Three Match 3 Winners got €70 each for Joe Arrowsmith, Patsy Clarke, Ray Kelly. Lotto continued on Monday of this week for a jackpot of €3,400. In the event of no Winner, or Match 3 Winners a further additional €200 will be added to the following weeks Jackpot. Tickets on sale (Priced €2) from MacNamee’s Bar, McGuinness’s Bar Dundalk, McKeown’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. Applications for the bursary scheme in memory of the late Charlie McAlester administered by Louth County GAA Board are now been taken. Please forward applications to Fra Kieran, Runaí Coiste Chontae Lú, 79 Willow Grove, Carrickmacross Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth.
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.
HURLING
Knockbridge hurling team beat Maynooth 2-16 to 1-14 at Dowdallshill on Sunday last in the Leinster Junior club championship.
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.
PASTORAL COUNCIL
The first meeting of the new pastoral council for Kilkerley Knockbridge takes place on Tuesday, October 30 at 9.00pm in Knockbridge Parochial House. The Council will be commissioned in St Marys Church at 7.30pm mass on November 3.
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 12.30pm. For more information on this service or to book a seat ring 1800 303 707.
BINGO
Parish Bingo this Thursday and each Thursday, at 8.30pm in the Parish Centre all welcome. €550 in Prizes each week. Raffle plus Jackpot of €1,000. The committee wish to thank the Parents and Friends of the school for the lovely sandwiches and pastries last Thursday night.