KNOCKBRIDGE

ST BRIDES GFC

Lotto resumed on Monday of this week June 29, for a jackpot of €20,000. The numbers drawn were 07, 12, 15, 32. No Winner. One Match 3 Winner got €200 for James Conroy Snr c/o Mary Conroy. Lotto continued on Monday of this week July 6, for a jackpot of €20,000. Tickets on sale (Priced €2, €5 for three lines) from Mac Namee’s Bar, We Cook Chipper, Today’s Local Shop, Finnegan’s Foodstore Louth, Copper Kettle Dundalk, any Committee Member/Player or play online at www.stbridesgfc.com Envelopes can be dropped into - Todays Shop, MacNamees Off Licence, We Cook Chipper or play online at www.stbridesgfc.com. Alternatively contact Gareth on 086 8463779 for envelope delivery/collection. First league game is on Sunday August 2, at home to Geraldines at 7.00pm and the following Sunday away to Sean O’Mahoneys at 3.00pm. Other teams in the group are St.Patricks, Dreadnots and Cooley Kickhams. In the quarter final of the Sheelan Cup its away to Geraldines on Tuesday, July 21 at 7.30pm with the winners away to St Fechins the following Sunday at 3.00pm. The juniors play at home to Blues on Tuesday, August 4, at 7.30pm and away to St Pats at 7.30pm on Tuesday, August 11.

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

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has resumed on Tuesdays, from 10.00am 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 resumed last Saturday at 7.30pm and Sunday, at 11.30am, all limited to 50 persons. Entrance is only from front door and only ground floor seating in use. Seats are filled from the front of the church backwards and exiting is 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 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 50 people of family and relatives. Live Streaming of Masses and Services taking place in the church continues. Mass is also celebrated at 9.30am via webcam, 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 Darren Callan, Drogheda, formerly Knockbridge, Mary Agnew, Pearse Pk, May Lally, Mount Ave, Jimmy Flynn, Rockmount Gardens, Helen Murphy, Cavan Road, Veron Daly, Carrickmacross, Maisie McMahon, Magheracloone, 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. The annual blessing of graves takes place on Sunday, August 16.

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