Knockbridge
PARISH NEWS
Masses are suspended due to COVID but are available on Webcam by log in to churchmedia.tv and scroll till the church appears and click on it. The usual sick and housebound calls won’t take place in January due to Covid restrictions. Funerals are restricted to 10 persons and weddings are restricted to 6 persons only. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continues on Tuesdays, from 10.00am to 10.00pm. 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 Oliver McKeown, Littlemill, Nora Collins, Rath, Peggy Brennan, Newtownfane, Eamonn Hall, Dublin, 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 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. Mass this evening Tuesday, January 5, the Feast of the Epiphany is at 7.30pm.
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 CENTRE
Those wishing to book the Parish Centre for Funerals and other occasions, must contact: Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670.
SACRAMENTS
Confirmation for 2021 will take place on April 23 and first communion on May 22, 2021.
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.
ST. BRIDES GFC
Lotto draw on Tuesday of last week December 29, for a Jackpot of €20,000. Numbers drawn were 03, 05, 15, 26. No Winner. Five match 3 Winners of €40 each, for Frank Quinn c/o D Rooney; Aileen Quinn c/o C Rooney; Byrne Family c/o D Byrne; Declan Hilliard Online; Kieran Dunne Online. Lotto continued on Monday of this week, January 4, for a jackpot of €20,000. Online tickets must be purchased before 6.00pm on the night of the draw. Tickets on sale (Priced €2 or 3 lines €5) from MacNamee’s Bar, We Cook Chipper, Today’s Local Shop Knockbridge or any Committee Member/Player or play online at www.stbridesgfc.com We wish to thank you for your continued support.