Knockbridge
WEDDING GREETINGS
Congratulations and best wishes to Kevin Brennan, Grange on his marriage on December 7, to Helen Devine from Foynes, in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix.
PARISH NEWS
Please pray for Michael Brennan, Ballybarrack, Bernadette Barrett, Tipperary, John Murnaghan, Latton, Paddy Myers, Dunbin, Annie Dunne, Rathroal, Michael McCabe, Dundalk, 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 9.30pm-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.
IRISH DANCING
Classes continue in the Parish Centre on Thursdays at 4.00pm. Details from Dearbhla Roddy 086 8242670.
YOGA
Yoga Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 8, and will continue each Tuesday night from 7.00-8.00pm. For more info, Contact Alan on 085 7326964. All levels Welcome.
A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all who attended during 2018.
PARISH CENTRE
Those wishing to book the Parish Centre for Funerals and other occasions, must contact: Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670.
SET DANCING
Knockbridge Set Dancers had their Christmas Party on Monday of last week so many thanks to everyone for the cakes etc. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Judy Kelly.
Sincere sympathy to Jean Myers on the sad death of her husband Paddy and to Sheila McArdle on the sad death of her brother Vincent. We wish all our Members and their families a very Happy Christmas. Classes will resume on January 7, 2019.
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.
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, December 10, 2018 for the Jackpot of €5,000, were 01, 02, 10, 28. No Winner or Match 3 winners. Lotto continued on Monday of this week for a jackpot of €5,400 which included the Christmas bonus of 4 x €50 winners. 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 are on sale. Prizes include holidays, car, All Ireland Final tickets, vouchers. All proceeds from sales go to club funds. Tick- ets on sale from any player or committee member. Priced €10.
CEMETERY
A position is available on the TUS Community Employment Scheme for a suitable person to carry out churchyard maintenance. Please contact Fr. Gerry 9374125 or Peggy McCreesh 086) 3817585.
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.
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.
5 K RUN
The Annual Killanny CPR fundraiser Run/Walk takes place on New Years Day at 11.00am. Registration from 9:30am in Killanny Hall. €10 entry for adults with U 16’s free.
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. Don’t forget Monster Bingo on Thursday night December 20. Donations of prizes for the raffle would be much appreciated.
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.
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