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 9.30pm-10.00pm, 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. From December a new organist is needed so contact Grainne McGeeney or Fr Gerry. Mass this 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. The Finance Committee meet on Tuesday, November 20, in the Parochial House at 8.00pm.The sick and housebound will be visited as usual this Thursday and Friday.

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.

HURLING CLUB

Knockbridge minor hurlers lost in the championship semi – final 5-19 to 8-6 against St Fechins on Saturday last.

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.

BAPTISM

Welcome into the community Rian Thomas Clarke, Loughantarve, who

was baptised recently in St Marys Church.

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 10.00am till 12 noon. Details from Veronica at 085 7569404 or 9374642.

YOGA

Yoga Classes continue on Tuesday nights from 7.00-8.00pm. 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.

TULSA

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 22, 2018 for the Jackpot of €3,400, were 03, 06, 09, 12. No Winner, Three Match 3 Winners got €70 each for McArdle Grandkids, Mgt McEneaney, Chris Griffin. Lotto continued on Tuesday of this week for a jackpot of €3,600. 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. A Safe Talk Course (Suicide Awareness) will be held this Friday, November 2, at 7.30pm in the Clubhouse. This talk will be given by the HSE and is open to all the community. Places are limited so contact any committee member if interested. The GAA National Club Draw tickets will be on sale shortly. Prizes include holidays, car, All Ireland Final tickets, vouchers. All proceeds from sales go to club funds. Tickets on sale from any player or committee member. Priced €10. The club AGM will be held on Friday, November 16, following mass at 7.30pm in the Clubhouse. New members welcome. 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.

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 this evening Tuesday, October 30 at 9.00pm in Knockbridge Parochial House. The Council will be commissioned in St Marys Church this Saturday at 7.30pm mass.

CANCER SOCIETY

The Irish Cancer Society is looking

for volunteers in the Louth, Cavan, Monaghan and Meath areas to drive patients to and from their treatments in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and the Dublin hospitals. Volunteer drivers will pick a patient up at the door of their home, drive them to the door of the hospital and then when finished treatment, pick them up and drop them home again. Drivers will use their own cars but all volunteer expenses are paid. For more information call Gail on 01 2310 566 or visit the Irish Cancer Society’s website at www.cancer.ie

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.

STAFF WANTED

Are you interested in working 19.5 hours per week as part of the MidLouth Community Employment Project? If so and you are eligible, there are vacancies available; Coffee Shop Assistants in Stephenstown Pond; Caretaker in Stephenstown Pond; Environmental Workers for Knockbridge and Stephenstown. These positions are listed on the jobsireland website. Please apply to C.E. Supervisor Tommy Reilly at the Old School Building, Tallanstown, Co. Louth. Telephone No 042-9374926 or email; midlouthceltd@gmail.com

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.