Kilkerley

DANCING

Dancing in the Community Centre with music by Brian McDermott on Sunday, January 5, Twice Shy on Sunday, January 12, Curtis Magee on January 19, and Just 2 play on Sunday, January 26. Dancing from 9.00pm to midnight. Best on Christmas wishes to all patrons and staff of the Centre.

EMMETS GFC

Tickets for the Louth County Board Double House Fundraising Draw for the new county grounds in Dundalk, are available from committee members, Joe Crawford, John McCarthy, Martin Quigley, Seamus Bellew and Kevin McEnteggart. A nice Christmas gift option. Best of xmas wishes to all our club members.

FR. GENE KIRK

Kilkerley native Fr. Gene Kirk from Derryfalone has been a missionary priest in Peru for the past 57 years. Now 85 years of age he is hoping to fulfil one last project for the people he serves in Villa El Salvador, Lima. This project will advance education for the most deprived

children in the area. The educational cost per child per year is approx. €520. So far through

the help of people in Ireland, Fr. Gene and his team have established a church, health centres,

schools and a bakery. If you can help please contact Declan at 0872697638 or donate

directly by bank transfer. BIC:AIBIE2D IBAN IE12AIBK93245015651172

LOURDES COMMITTEE

The Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from May 7 to May 12, 2020. We are now taking bookings for Assisted Pilgrims, Pilgrims and Youth Workers. The following dates are very important for those intending to travel on the pilgrimage. Deposits have to be in by February 20, and final payments have to be in by March 26. We have no control over those dates as they are set out by Armagh and unfortunately we must strictly adhere to them. Should you require any further information about the pilgrimage please contact Fr. Gerry Campbell PP, Parochial House, Knockbridge or Kathleen McCreesh, Secretary at 0879117732.

PARISH NEWS

Remember in your prayers, Mary Conroy, Willow Grove,

Patricia Hayden, Clondalkin, formerly Clarke, Rathmore, Daragh McNally, Medabawn, Dundalk, John Thornton, Forkill, Owen Clarke, Raheny, formerly Cortial. Baptisms take place every second Sunday of the month at 10.00am mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in the Church each Friday evening from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Best wishes to parishioners who are hospitalised or unwell at home presently. Confirmation for 2020, takes place on Friday, February 28, First Holy Communion for 2020, will take place on May 23. Mass on Christmas eve is at 9.00pm preceded by Carol Service and mass on Christmas morning is at 10.00am.

BIRTHDAYS

Best of birthday wishes to former Emmets footballers Noel Litchfield who turns 50 in a few days and to Colm McGuinness who celebrated his fortieth in recent weeks. Congratulation to current Emmets players Sean Hand on his engagement to Amy McCaul and to Cormac Bellew on his engagement to Nicola Rogers.

BUS SERVICE

LH 501 Kilkerley to Dundalk Local Link Bus Service runs each Friday with pick up points–The School 9.00am, Quigley’s Cross 9.05am, Hackballscross 9.10am, Little Mills 9.30am, Carrick Road 9.35am, arriving in Dundalk at 9.40am. The return journey begins at 12.30pm in Dundalk. Travel Pass holders travel free. Contact number is 046 9074830. Check www.locallinklmf.ie

BADMINTON

Badminton takes place in the Community Centre beach Monday night from 8.00pm.

5 K RUN

The Annual Killanny CPR fundraiser Run/Walk takes place on New Year’s Day at 11.00am. Registration from 9:30am in Killanny Hall. €10 entry for adults with U 16’s free.

BOWLS

Bowls will resume in the Community Centre from 7.45pm on Wednesday night January 2020. Best of xmas wishes to all members.

MEDJUGORJE TRIP

7 nights from June 16, 2019. €100 fee reduction if fee is paid before December 15, 2019 and €50 reduction if paid by February 15, 2020. Details from Phyllis Mulligan on 087 2028492 or 042 9336705.

FOROIGE

The Foroige Club continues each Friday evening at 8.00pm in the Community Centre as does Lady Birds and Girl Guides both at 6.00pm and Brownies at 7.00pm.

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