Knockbridge
Ray Quinn. Player Injury Fund Officer–Sinead Lennon. Executive Committee comprises of: Club Chairperson, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Registrars, PRO, Officer for Irish Language and Culture, Childrens Officer, Players Rep plus Sean McEneaney, Martin Quigley, John McCarthy, Paddy Clarke, Peter Kellegher, Mary McGeown, Yvonne Quigley, David Fitzgerald, Ciaran Kirk, Eamon Kelly, Bronagh McGee, Seamus Bellew, Vincent Litchfield , Adrian Conlon.
TEXT ALERT
If you want to receive text messages from Kilkerley Community Alert ‘Text Alert’ then text your full name, address and mobile number to 089 472 5650.
BLOOD SERVICE
The Irish Blood Transfusion mobile unit is in Clan na Gael Centre today Tuesday, November, 27, from 4.30pm to 8.00pm, the Crowne Plaza Hotel this Wednesday, November 28, and this Thursday, November 29, from 4.30pm to 8.00pm.
BAPTISM
Welcome into the Christan community Catherine Anne Murphy, Loughantarve, who was baptised in St. Mary’s Church, Knockbridge recently.
SACRISTAN
As Ann Manning retires from her sacristan role at year end application forms and Job Description for the vacancy are available from the church. It’s a 20 hours a week role, which includes the smooth running of St Mary’s Church activity at all times including liturgical events and cleaning.
VINTAGE CLUB
Knockbridge Vintage Club are hosting their Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party and Presentation Night on Saturday, December 8, in the Parish Centre at 8.30pm.This is guaranteed to be a great night with a hot dinner and excellent entertainment! All are welcome. For more information 087 2204261, 087 9198476, 042 9379128.
PARISH NEWS
Please pray for Paddy Myers, Dunbin, Annie Dunne, Rathroal, Brigid Farrell, Fairhill, Ardee Road, Dundalk, Maura Byrne, Ballybarrack, Jim Farrell, Marian Park, Dundalk, Ciaran Reid, Tallanstown who died recently. 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. From December a new organist is needed so contact Grainne McGeeney or Fr Gerry.
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.
CEMETERY
Many thanks to Fr Paddy and the volunteers who tidied up the graveyard in recent months. You are encouraged to volunteer a few hours towards this cause so contact Peggy McCreesh on 086 3817585.
It would help if old flowers and wreaths were taken home for disposal. Out of respect for adjoining property owners please do not throw anything over the cemetery wall.
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 7.008.00pm. 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.
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto numbers drawn on Monday, November 19, 2018 for the Jackpot of €4,400, were 18, 20, 26, 27. No Winner, One Match 3 winner got €200 for Noel and Irene Brennan.
Lotto continued on Monday of this week for a jackpot of €4,600. 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. 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. New Officers and Committee for year were elected:
Chairman- Anthony Hoey, Vice Chairmen- Gareth Corcoran/Ronan Carolan Jnr, Secretary- Joe Mc Kenna, Assistant Secretary- Robbie Mc Enteggart, Treasurer- Aileen Hoey, Assistant Treasurer- Paul Smyth, P.R.O.Gareth Corcoran, Assistant P.R.O.- Sean Brennan, Children’s Officer- incoming committee, Health and Wellbeing OfficerBernadette Mackin, County Board Reps- Paddy Farrell/Colm Smyth, Coaching and Games Officer- Noel Loughran. Irish Language Officer-Joe McKenna. Committee: Pearse Murphy, Aaron Hoey, Shane Rutledge, Kevin Hearty, James McArdle, Pat Mackin, Ruairí Kelly.
CEMETERY
A position is available on the TUS Community Employment Scheme for a suitable person to carry out churchyard maintenance.
Please contact 9374125 or Peggy
086) 3817585.
SVP COLLECTION
Fr. Gerry McCreesh
St Vincent de Paul will hold its National Collection at masses this weekend 1st & 2nd of December.
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.