Ardee/Collon
ARDEE RUGBY WOMEN
JUST when things and running–another lockdown kicks in.
Ardee RFC U16 girls were in action against Dundalk recently and put in a huge effort. It was level 10-10 at half time, but Dundalk’s experience showed in the second half as they ran in a few tries.
Training is on Tuesdays & Thursdays and new players welcome. Get in touch with the club.
MATTOCK RANGERS WHEELS AND HEELS
were up sporting
Lotto Numbers drawn were 10, 12, 14, & 25. NO Match 3 Winner. Next Jackpot will be €3,400.
I suppose it was always going to come–helping out local businesses with their ‘revised’ arrangements.
I have to mention Wheels and Heels in Ardee. The bicycle part will remain open as normal, 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday. Go in and buy a bike!
The coffee shop will just be takeaway, with sandwiches, soups, etc.
DRUMCONRATH PARISH
A statement from Drumconrath parish. ‘Due to Level 3 restrictions, public masses are now not possible in our churches. In line with government guidelines masses will now move to online format. Our church will remain open for private prayer. This weekends Masses will now be broadcast from St. Peter &
Paul’s Church Drumconrath on the Facebook page. Saturday: 7:30pm–Sunday: 11:15am. All are welcome to join in the Celebration of Masses online through this Parish Facebook Page. We thank everybody for your co-operation at this time.’
GO GET YOUR CAFFREY’S ROLLS!
A word from the wonderful Caffrey’s home bakery in Ardee. ‘Due to new COVID regulations our sit down area will be closed. We will still be able to do take away rolls. Toasted sandwiches ,paninis, soup,and sausage rolls .tea or coffee , thanks for all your support and stay safe.’ Now is the time to back places like Caffrey’s. We are in this together.
BOYLAN’S TAKEAWAY
A word for Boylan’s Bar in Ardee. They have launched a takeaway menu and it runs from 12pm–7pm Friday, Saturdays and Sundays! (For Now!) They have a delivery system from 3pm–7pm.
DOOLEY’S CLOSED FOR MOMENT
Dooley’s have had to close for the moment, but state, ‘We want to thank each and everyone of you for your overwhelming support and to our staff who have worked tirelessly during these strange times. Keep yourself, family and others safe and we’ll see you all again on Wednesday 28th October.’
PEARSE WANTS BRIDGE WORKS
Sinn Fein Councillor Pearse McGeough is seeking safety measures for the bridge which straddles the border between County Louth and County Monaghan which he says “is unsafe in its current state. As you come round the bend from the N2 you come upon it very quickly and there is a hump in the road which can be very deceiving and dangerous.”
The Bridge is located on the road between Lannat Cross and Roes Cross and the response Cllr McGeough received was that the bridge is in County Monaghan and therefore falls under their remit.
Cllr McGeough disputed this advising that the bridge is actually right on the border.
Following the meeting Cllr McGeough liaised with his fellow councilors in Monaghan and said “they will raise it at the next Carrickmacross/Castleblayney Council meeting. One way or another, this bridge needs to be at least looked at by engineers and to have safety measures assessed.”
MESSAGE FROM ARDEE/ COLLON PARISH
Due to Government announcement that the country is moving to Level 3 restrictions sadly all Public Masses are suspended in Ardee Church and Collon Church until further notice.
All are welcome to join in the Celebration of Masses online via the Ardee-Collon Parish Webcam.
Weekday Mass at 10.00am, Sunday Masses, Saturday Vigil 6.30pm and Sunday at 12.00noon on Parish Webcam
All Anniversaries will be celebrated as booked online only.
The Parish Office will continue to operate and maybe contacted by telephone or email.
We thank everybody for your co-operation at this time and please be assured that the Priests of the Parish continue to pray for the wellbeing and protection of everyone during this time
October is Mission Month, a month where we are called to support and pray with and for our Missionaries. Ireland has a long history of Missionaries serving in the most deprived parts of the world and this tradition continues today with Irish Missionaries working in many developing countries as well as in the developed world with projects that support and enable disadvantaged communities. During this month, parishioners are encouraged to pray for our missionaries abroad and those discerning the vocation to mission–we are also invited to support the work of our Missionaries and especially on Mission Sunday, 17/18th October your support of the Mission Sunday Collection.
Novena to Our Lady: Novena Prayers via Parish Webcam at 10.00am Mass each Monday beginning 12th October.
The income for the upkeep of our parish has fallen dramatically in recent months due to the Covid 19 restrictions. Please use the collection boxes provided at the Church doors or leave in the Parish Office from 10.30-12.30pm. We appeal for your continued support of the Parish and the Priest Dues. We are now accepting payments through the phone for Masses, Donations, etc. We encourage you to use the online banking facility. If you need any assistance with this, contact Sinéad in the Parish Office 685 0920. Everyones support is essential and very much appreciated. Many thanks.
Here are the relevant bank details for online donations:
A/C Name: Ardee Parochial IBAN:IE03BOFI90316224860443 BIC: BOFIIE2D
A/C Name: Collon Parochial IBAN:IE35BOFI90316243235547 BIC: BOFIIE2D
Families throughout Ireland are encouraged to pray the Rosary each day during October–or even one decade of the Rosary– for themselves, their loved ones and for all those whose health or livelihood is being seriously impacted by the coronavirus crisis. St Therese, The Little Flower, Patroness of the Missions, pray for us and for all our families. Amen.
List of the dead: November is traditionally the month we call to mind and pray for all who have died. We remember our family and friends, those whom we have loved in life and do not forget in death. November List of the Dead Envelopes are available at the church doors. Masses are offered on Nov 2nd, All Souls Day and every First Friday for those enrolled on our Parish List of the Dead and they are prayed for at every Mass in the parish. Please enrol the names of your deceased loved ones and friends and return the lists to the Collection Boxes provided at the Church doors or the Parish Office.