KILKERLEY
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.
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 Noeleen and David Mulholland and family, on the death of David’s brother , Thomas Mulholland, Dundalk.
CALLANS FOOD
The Restaurant is providing Take Away orders each Wednesday, Thursday – Friday 5.00pm - 9.00pm; Saturday 3.00pm - 8.00pm; Sunday lunch 12.00 - 3.30pm and Sunday evenings 4.00pm - 8.00pm. Pre-order by calling 042 9377246
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 or Fr Brian 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 10 persons of immediate family. 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 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, Thomas Mulholland, Aisling Park, Teresa Fletcher, Leeds, formerly Connor from Haggardstown, Alan Clarke, Carrickmacross, Dessie O’Hare, Kilcurry, Yvonne Dolan, Moynalty, nee Brennan, Cortial, Pat Callan, Donaghmoyne, who died recently. Best wishes to parishioners who are in hospital, or in Nursing Homes or unwell at home presently. A reminder that all dead flowers/wreaths, excess waste from graves should be taken home and not left lying around the cemetery. The Trocaire boxes collection for both Knockbridge and Kilkerley Parishes totalled €5,673.44 an increase on last year of €1,266.44. Family tree healing mass takes place by Web Cam on Monday June 1, at 8.00pm preceded by the rosary.
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
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.
RECENT DEATHS
Sympathy is extended to Noeleen and David Mulholland and family, Kilkerley on the death of David’d brother, Thomas Mulholland, Aisling Park, Dundalk.
CHURCH OPEN DAILY
Please remember that although there are no ceremonies taking place at the moment the Church remains open every during normal hours and Fr. Mc. Ardle celebrates Mass daily for the welfare of all Parishioners.
DONATIONS WELCOME
St Vincent De Paul asks us to remind everyone that they are especially in need of funds at this time. Remember all monies donated locally is distributed locally. There confidential number is 0857802304.