KNOCKBRIDGE

REMEMBRANCE MASS

This mass to remember all who died since November 2019

will be via webcam : in Knockbridge this Wednesday, November 18, at7.30pm. An invitation went out to the next of kin inviting their family and extended family to this Live Streamed Mass. Let us pray for all who have lost loved ones in 2020 particularly due to COVID-19.

SCHOOL

St Mary’s NS. Knockbridge is accepting applications for enrolment for the next school year 21/22..Any parent/guardian wishing to apply to enrol their child in St. Mary’s NS must submit an enrolment application form to the school office. Application Forms can be downloaded from the school website at (www.knockbridgens.com), or by request via email at office@knockbridgens. com or by writing to the school.

WEDDING GREETINGS

Congratulations to Deirdre Dunne and Aidan Shelley who were married in St. Mary’s Church on Saturday, November 14, 2020. We wish them every blessing and happiness in the future.

PARISH NEWS

Physical Masses are suspended due to COVID Level 5 Lock Down but are available on Webcam by log in to churchmedia.tv and scroll till the church appears and click on it. Funerals and weddings are restricted to 25 persons only. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continues on Tuesdays, from 10.00am to 10.00pm. Baptisms are suspended. Envelope donations can be left Monday-Friday between 3.00pm and 6.00pm in the parochial House and also your November List of the Dead.

While it is not mandatory, diocesan authorities encourage all visiting churches for prayer to wear face coverings for their own and others personal safety. If you visit the church, please use the disinfectant wipes provided to sanitise the area you used. Anyone wishing to make their parish contributions on – line, please visit www.armagharchdiocese.org and locate ‘Donate to our parish’ button. Remember in your prayers Darren Brennan, Rathneety, John Shevlin, Crossabeigh, Jimmy McGeough, Cortial, Eileen Gillespie, Ardee, Fr John O’Leary who died recently. If an elderly or vulnerable family member or neighbour would like Fr. Gerry or Fr. Brian to phone them for a chat or prayer during Lock Down 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 number given will be used for this purpose only.

COMMUNITY FORUM

Knockbridge Community Forum will host a public information session, after December 2, 2020, dependent on the easing of current restrictions. In the meantime if anyone would like to have a query answered please contact us onknockbridgecommunityforum@gmail.com.St.

CAMOGIE

St. Brides Camogie are running a virtual fundraiser aimed at keeping communities interactive and active in the run up to Christmas. This event is a fundraiser for the camogie team on the quest for provincial success after winning the Louth senior championship for the first time in

68 years. The provincial title has never achieved by St Brides or any team in Louth. The Leinster championship game is due to be played in January (club games pending obviously)

The fundraiser will also include a part donation to SVP. The 9 week online plan consists of from the couch to a 5km programme by the approved NHS podcast along with weekly classes ranging from Pilates, yoga, circuits, strength and conditioning, stick fitness as well as ideas of meals from a nutritionist and well-being sessions. These have been donated by local coaches and also coaches abroad who are linked with a club from Derry, England and Australia which shows the power of virtual training.

PARISH CENTRE

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

MASS OF THE ANGELS

This Mass for babies who died either before or after birth will take place this Friday November 20, at 7.30pm in the church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley. All parishioners from Kilkerley, Knockbridge and beyond are welcome to watch this Mass via webcam. Candles will be lit for each child. Call either parochial house in Knockbridge or Kilkerley and give the name of your child or you can go to the church on the day of the Mass and write the name of your child on a candle provided. All the candles will be placed upon the altar during the Mass.

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.

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 1800 677 777