KNOCKBRIDGE

PARISH NEWS

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 11.30am on Sundays. Log into: MCN Media, scroll to Rep. of Ireland then Co. Louth and then click on the image of St. Mary’s Church, Knockbridge. This Mass will be offered for the anniversaries that have been booked for both Saturday and Sunday. Mass will also be celebrated at 9.30am via webcam, on Wednesdays and Fridays 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 Ann Meegan, Dunbin, Brian Maguire, Crossabeigh, Alice Geoghegan, Crossabeigh, Pat Nugent, Ballybarrack, Fr Tom Hamill, Dundalk who died recently. Fr Gerry has completed the blessing of every home in the parish to protect each home from the COVID virus, so many thanks to him for his great efforts on that front. A reminder that all dead flowers/wreaths, excess waste from graves should be taken home and not left around. Trocaire boxes and weekly parish envelopes can be left in the Parochial House Porch Knockbridge from Monday to Friday each week between 3.00pm and 6.00pm. Anyone wishing to make their contributions on – line, please visit www.armagharchdiocese.org and locate ‘Donate to our parish’ button.

ST BRIDES GFC.

Due the COVID 19 situation, St Brides Healthy Club Project Team offer a 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 085 7234668 or 086 4017098.

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.

CE SCHEME

There are vacancies for environmental workers for Knockbridge Parish, 19.5 hours per week. Contact CE Supervisor Tommy Reilly on 042 9374926 at Old School Building, Tallanstown, or email - midlouthceltd@ gmail.com

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 Employ Ability Service, Louth on 042 9386718 or 087 6386885.

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

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.

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.

PARISH CENTRE

Those wishing to book the Parish Centre for Funerals and other occasions, must contact: Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670.