KILKERLEY

EMMETS GFC

Due the COVID 19 situation, the club men and ladies adult teams offer service to anyone in our Community, Member or Non-Member, who needs help with collecting groceries, prescriptions, etc. All requests will be treated in confidence. Contact 0858783433. . Condolences to Margaret Mulholland, Kilkerley and family, also the wider family on the death of her husband Tommy, also to the Callan families Belrobin on the death of Pat Callanr, Donaghmoyne, uncle of Eugene Callan.

ALONE

The Alone organisation has launched a national support line for older people who have concerns or face difficulties relating to Coronavirus. Professional Staff are available to answer queries, give advice or reassurance if necessary. This support line is open 7 days a week from 8.00am to 8.00pm and the number to call is 0818222024.

PARISH NEWS

Weekly parish envelopes can be left in the Church Porch on Saturdays from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00am to 11.00am as Fr Gerry will be in the Church at those times. Anyone wishing to make their contributions on – line, please visit www.armagharchdiocese.org and locate ‘Donate to our parish’ button. All Confirmations, First Communions, Baptisms, Wedding ceremonies are postponed until further notice. . Attendance at funeral Masses should be limited to immediate family but this may change to just committal services at graveside. A Live Streaming of Mass in the church takes place at 6.00pm on Saturdays. Log into: MCN Media, scroll to Rep. of Ireland then Co. Louth and then click on the image of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley. This Mass will be offered for the anniversaries that have been booked for both Saturday and Sunday. Mass will also celebrated at 9.30am via webcam on Tuesdays and Thursdays for all parishioners and for those nationally and internationally who have contracted the Coronavirus as well as for those who are caring for them at home or in hospital. If an elderly or vulnerable family member or neighbour would like Fr. Gerry or Fr. Brian to phone them for a chat or prayer please call the parish office , leave their name and number and Fr. Gerry or Fr. Brian will phone them. In keeping with data protection the phone number given will be used for this purpose only. Remember in your prayers, Pat Callan, Donaghmoyne, Tommy Mulholland, Kilkerley, Mary Bellew, Rathmore, Maggie Murray, Milltown, Joe Faughey, Donaghmore, Lily McArdle, formerly Donaghmore, Patrick Rushe, father of our former curate Fr Paddy, Matthew Birch, Thomastown. Best wishes to parishioners who are hospitalised or unwell at home presently. A reminder that all dead flowers/wreaths, excess waste from graves should be taken home and not left around.

ENROLMENT

Any parent/guardian who wishes for their child to be considered for enrolment in the next school year 2020/2021, in Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal should contact the school office on 042 9337187or secretary@kilkerleyns.ie

RECENT DEATHS

Condolences to Margaret Mulholland, Kilkerley and family, also the wider family and relatives on the death of her husband Tommy who was laid to rest in Kilkerley Cemetery on Thursday last, also to Philip and Anne Woods on the death of Philip’s mother Christina Mullen, Dundalk who died on Monday, April 20, also to the Callan families Belrobin and the Donnelly and Smyth families on the death on Saturday last of Pat Callan, Coolcair, Donaghmoyne brother of the late Gene Callan and husband of the late Helena, nee Donnelly, Belrobin. .

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

TEXT ALERT

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.

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE

June 16, 2020, - 7 Nights Spiritual Director Fr Gerry Campbell. September 8, 2020 - Fr Oliver Brennan. Full bonding Insurance with Joe Walsh Tours. Contact Phyllis. 0872028492.