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will also be broadcast on www.saintpetersdrogheda.ie . There will be no procession.
BLESSINGS OF GRAVES
Due to Covid 19, and the large numbers of people who normally attend the blessing of the graves, there is a change for this year in the interest of Health and Safety of all involved. On August 16, Fr Gerry will conduct a prayer service in the cemetery and along with Fr Brian will bless the graves and bottles of water. The service will be videoed and placed on the parish facebook and website page.
ST MARYS SCHOOL
The school requires a permanent Caretaker/Janitor working part-time hours from August 1, 2020. The ideal candidate should have experience in building maintenance and care. Applications by post by July 1, 2020, to the Chairperson Board of Management, St Marys National School, Knockbridge marked Caretaker Position. Please include Letter of Application, CV, Referees.
FIRST COMMUNION
The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Saturday, September 19, at 11.00am with First Penance on Wednesday, September 9, at 7.30pm. Confirmation takes place on Saturday, August 22, at 11.00am.
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
Family tree healing mass this evening June 30, at 8.00pm confined to parishioners. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has resumed on Tuesdays, from 10.15am to 10.00pm. Baptisms have resumed with only a total of 6 people in the church building. Week day masses with a congregation present, resumed on Monday of this week. Weekend masses resume this Saturday and Sunday, July 4/5, all limited to 50 persons. Entrance is only from front door and only ground floor seating in use. Seats will be filled from the front of the church backwards and exiting will be from the back of the church, one side aisle at a time. Envelopes and donations can be placed in the basket in the porch. Covid signage and sanitizing will be in the church. Ushers will be present to guide seating arrangements. Weekly parish envelopes can also be left in the Parochial House Porch from Monday to Friday each week between 3.00pm and 6.00pm. Attendance at funeral Masses is limited to 25 people. Live Streaming of Masses and Services taking place in the church continues. Mass is also celebrated at 9.30am via webcam, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 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. Remember in your prayers Helen Murphy, Cavan Road, Veron Daly, Carrickmacross, Maisie McMahon, Magheracloone, Terence McKean, Summerhill, Jack King, Ballyoran Road, Paddy Martin, Carrickmacross,
Edmund Quinn, Pomeroy, Christine Boyd, Ballyclare who died recently. A reminder that all dead flowers/ wreaths, excess waste from graves should be taken home and not left lying around the cemetery. 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. Visits to the sick and housebound will resume this Thursday, respecting the appropriate social distancing.
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.
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
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