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Faughart CHRISTMAS APPEAL
St Vincent de Paul (St Brigid’s Conference) are making an appeal to the wider community for their help this Christmas.
Most of us preparing for Christmas is a matter of deciding what to buy and for whom: but for those struggling to survive on tiny, inadequate amounts of money, these people, our neighbours, family, parishioners, already not able to heat their houses, or deciding what time of day to eat their only food, it is unthinkable how hard it would be, in this situation, to try to make a loved one smile on Christmas morning, to try to make Christmas a memorable one for the children. These people carry such a burden, struggling so qui- etly in the background that those of us lucky enough to be able to save for Christmas are unable to understand.
While all donations are always greatly appreciated, this Christmas we are focussing as much as possible on financial contributions from people, as we can then tailor to the individual needs of each person/family who seek help at this stressful time of year.
Please dig deep now, make an extra effort early before Christmas so the volunteers can get the help where it is needed in time. Remember 100% of every penny and every item collected will be given to the needy in this parish. The Christmas collection will take place after Communion on Sat 1st and Sun 2nd December. Contact St Vincent de Paul Society on 087 2520382.
COFFEE MORNING
Roche Ladies Christmas Coffee Morning takes place on Sunday, December 9 in Resource Centre. Book stall and raffle. All welcome.
SOCIAL DANCING
We have two dances in December. Our Christmas Party dance is on Saturday, December 9 with music by Curtis Magee. St Stephen’s night dance Wednesday, December 26 with music by Michael Mawhinney. Dancing 9pm to 12am. Supper will be served. All welcome.
FAUGHART SOCIAL GROUP
Christmas Flower arranging December 3rd. Holidays end of Jan 2019
BOWLS CLUB
Kilcurry Bowls Club club night up on Tuesday nights 8pm to 10pm. Anyone wanting to try it out will be very welcome.
MOUNTPLEASANT AC
Mountpleasant AC meet up on Tuesday nights 6pm to 8pm.
CRAFT GROUP
Craft group meet up every Tuesday night 7.30pm to 9.00pm. All crafts and crafters welcome. Either bring your work with you or come along and we will show you how. To find out more please contact 087 643 9546.
YOGA CLASSES
Classes on Wednesday nights 7pm to 8.15pm and on Friday mornings 10am to 11.15am. All abilities catered for. Contact Jackie Unity Yoga 087 6217 359.
IRISH DANCING
Irish dancing on Thursdays from 5pm to 6pm. New dancers welcome. Contact Kerrie 087 8831 736.
Kilkerley COMMUNITY ALERT
The annual Christmas party for senior citizens takes place on Sunday, December 16, at 2.00pm in the Community Centre.
DANCING
Dancing in the Community Centre continues this Sunday night December 9, with music by Showbud. Liam Mannering plays on December 16. Dancing from 9.00pm to midnight.
RECENT DEATHS
Condolences to the family and relatives of Peader Hamill, Lisdoo who was laid to rest in Kilkerley on Thursday last along side his late wife Eileen, (nee Smyth), Carnroe. Also to family and relatives of Basil Quigley, Baileboro (formerly Kilconnor) who was laid to rest in Baileboro on Friday last.
JIVE CLASSES
Beginners Jive classes take place Kilkerley Community Centre each Tuesday evening at 7.30 pm and also each Tuesday evening Pilates takes place in the Centre at 6.30pm. Contact 0851048491 for details.
PARISH NEWS
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Friday from 6.30p.m.-7.30p.m. Please pray for Basil Quigley, Baileboro, Peadar Hamill, Lisdoo, Monica Callan, Dundalk, Ann Smyth (nee Monahan) Carrick Road, Dundalk, Eddie Cronin, St Clements Park, Dundalk, who died recently. Baptisms take place every second Sunday of the month at 10.00am mass. Confession will take place after 6.00p.m Mass on Saturdays and before Mass on First Fridays. The Church Choir is looking for more members so please contact Fidelma Bellew or the priests. Best wishes to parishioners who are hospitalised or unwell at home presently. In preparation for Christmas and the sacrament of confirmation a penance and service of light takes place in the church this Wednesday at 7.30pm. The combined Pastoral Council meets on Monday next at 8.00pm in Knockbridge Parochal House. The sick and housebound will be visited as usual this Friday. St Vincent de Paul xmas collection takes place at masses this weekend. Mass this Saturday will be recorded by LMFM and will be broadcast on Sunday morning at 9.00am. The Unbound Freedom in Christ Ministry takes place in the church this Sunday from 2.00pm to 6.00pm.
BOWLS
Bowls continue in the Community Centre from 7.45pm each Wednesday night. New members welcome.
BADMINTON
Badminton for adults in the Community Centre on Monday nights from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. All over 18 welcome.
BUS SERVICE
Flexibus Local Link have a bus service that travels from Kilkerley Church to Dundalk at 9.00am every Friday morning and returns at 12.30pm. For more detail or book a seat please call 1800303707.
FOROIGE
The Foroige Club continues each Friday evening at 8.00pm in the Community Centre as does Lady Birds and Girl Guides at 6.00pm and Brownies at 7.00pm..
EMMETS GFC
The Juvenile AGM is this Wednesday, December 5, at 8.00pm in the Community Cent. All parents/ guardians and interested people welcome. The girls minor team put in a great performance to beat O’Raghallaighs Plunkets 3-12 to 1-9 in the Shield final on Sunday morning last in Lordship. Team: Eimear McEnteggart, Lucy Litchfield, Sinead kneel, Tara Litchfield, Ella McEnteggart, Emily mc Elroy, Enya Kampes, Carragh Brady, Leah Hoey, Caoimhe Kampes, Blaithin McFadden, Ciara Sharkey, Caoibhean Brady, Ciara Lennon, Kerri Litchfield, Abbie McElroy, Grainne Lynch, Caoimhe Daly.
Condolences to Lorraine and Kenneth McEneaney and family, Lis na Dara on the death of Lorraine’s father Peader Hamill, Lisdoo, who was laid to rest in Kilkerley Cemetery on Thursday last.
TEXT ALERT
If you want to receive text messages from Kilkerley Community Alert ‘Text Alert’ then text your full name, address and mobile number to 089 472 5650.
Knockbridge WEDDING GREETINGS
Congratulations and best wishes to Grainne McGeeney and Martin Murnaghan on their marriage in St Mary’s Church, Knockbridge on Saturday, December 1, 2018,
BAPTISM
Welcome into the Christian community Conor Eugene Mackin, Rathiddy Road, who was baptised in St. Mary’s Church, Knockbridge recently.
CAMOGIE CLUB
St Brides Camogie Club AGM takes place this Thursday evening at 8.00pm in the clubrooms.
VINTAGE CLUB
Knockbridge Vintage Club are hosting their Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party and Presentation Night this Saturday, December 8, in the Parish Centre at 8.30pm.This is guaranteed to be a great night with a hot dinner and excellent entertainment! All are welcome. For more information 087 2204261 , 087 9198476 , 042 9379128.
PARISH NEWS
Please pray for John Murnaghan, Latton, Paddy Myers, Dunbin, Annie Dunne, Rathroal, Brigid Farrell, Fairhill, Ardee Road, Dundalk, Maura Byrne, Ballybarrack, Jim Farrell, Marian Park, Dundalk, Ciaran Reid, Tallanstown who died recently. Baptisms take place every fourth Sunday of the month at 11.30am mass and a baptism course will be held each month with course dates posted in the Church Porch. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Mondays from 10.00am to 10.00pm in the Church followed by Benediction at 10.00p.m. Confessions are available on Mondays before 7.30 Mass and from 9.30pm10.00pm, at the end of Eucharist Adoration, and at any time by request. If you wish to have your home blessed please contact Fr Gerry or Fr Paddy. The Church Choir is looking for new members so if you are interested please contact Grainne or the priests.
The Finance Committee meet on Wednesday of next week December 12, at 8.00pm. In preparation for Christmas and the sacrament of confirmation a penance and service of light takes place in the church on Thursday of next week at 7.30pm. The combined Pastoral Council meets on Monday next at 8.00pm in Knockbridge Parochal House. The sick and housebound will be visited as usual this Thursday and Friday. Church Gate collection this weekend in aid of Fighting Blindness.
SET DANCING
Set Dancing Classes continue each Monday at 8.30pm in the Centre. New Members urgently needed and no experience required. Contact Ann on 042 9338089 .Admission €6 and everyone welcome.
IRISH DANCING
Classes continue in the Parish Centre on Thursdays at 4.00pm. Details from Dearbhla Roddy 086 8242670.
YOGA
Yoga Classes continue on Tuesday nights from 7.008.00pm. For more info, Contact Alan on 085 7326964. All levels Welcome.
PARISH CENTRE
Those wishing to book the Parish Centre for Funerals and other occasions, must contact: Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670.
TUSLA
Tusla Child and Family Agency is urgently recruiting foster carers for children in Louth.
If you are interested in receiving more information please contact the Fostering Team on 9392201.
ST BRIDES GFC
Lotto numbers drawn on Monday, November 26, 2018 for the Jackpot of €4,600, were 13, 16, 27, 28. No Winner, Two Match 3 winners got €100 for James Conroy Snr c/o M. Conroy, Frank Cumiskey c/o C. McNally. Lotto continued on Monday of this week for a jackpot of €4,800. In the event of no Winner, or Match 3 Winners a further additional €200 will be added to the following weeks Jackpot. Tickets on sale (Priced €2) from MacNamee’s Bar, McGuinness’s Bar Dundalk, McKeown’s Bar Dundalk, Giovanni’s Chipper, Brodigan’s Shop, Cluskey’s Bar, Finnegan’s Foodstore, Louth, Harrys Bar Dundalk, any Committee Member/Player or play online at www.stbridesgfc.com. The GAA National Club Draw tickets will be on sale shortly. Prizes include holidays, car, All Ireland Final tickets, vouchers. All proceeds from sales go to club funds. Tickets on sale from any player or committee member. Priced €10.
CEMETERY
A position is available on the TUS Community Employment Scheme for a suitable person to carry out churchyard maintenance. Please contact Fr. Gerry 9374125 or Peggy McCreesh 086) 3817585.
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.
BINGO
Parish Bingo this Thursday and each Thursday , at 8.30pm in the Parish Centre all welcome. €550 in Prizes each week. Raffle plus Jackpot of €1,000. The committee wish to thank the Parents and Friends of the school for the lovely sandwiches and pastries last Thursday night.
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.
Louth COMMUNITY CENTRE OPENING
Next Sunday is a red letter day for the Parish when the newly refurbished Community centre will be open to the public for the first time. We know everyone will be delighted with the new look centre and it is a credit to all concerned with the refurbishment. There will stalls showing of the wares of art and craft bric-abrac plus other items. There will also be face painting for the kids and story telling in Santa’s Grotto. Teas, coffee and soup will be served and we know there will be photos and items of interest from the past on show.
Also the draw will take place for which are currently on sale costing €5 for great prizes.
PARADE OF LIGHTS
A parade of lights will take place at 4.30pm from the top of the village and of course Santa will arrive by fire brigade at 5pm and there will be a chance to get your photo taken with Santa and the Seamus Flood cup won by St. Mochtas as intermediate champions.
We wish the organisers all the best because they deserve all the support for their great work organising the day.
ANNUAL MEETING
St. Mochtas held their A.G.M. in their clubrooms last Friday night and it was well attended. The Chairperson opened the meeting thanking all for their attendance. He thanked all who helped the club in any way over the last year particularly the players and management of the team for the success and enjoyment they brought us this season. There then followed the Secretaries and treasurers comprehensive reports. The meeting congratulated the team and wished them well for the up coming season when the team will play in the senior championship for the first time since 1982. There then followed the election of officers and was as follows Chairperson Paul. All outgoing. Chairperson Paul Murtagh Vice Chair Eamon O’Neill, Secretary Liam McGranaghan Assistant Secretary Niamh Kirk Treasurer Declan Larney Assistany Treasurer Eoin McDonnell P.R.O Orla O’Neill. County Board Rep and Manager for the coming year Seamus McGahon. We wish the club all the best for the upcoming season. We will have the rest of the committee next week.
LENNON CUP NOMINEES
We send our congratulations to St. Mochtas young players Conor Garland and Craig Lennon who are both nominated for the Lennon Cup Argus All stars team You can vote for the players up to 6pm this coming Wednesday 6th December.
WELCOME HOME
We welcome home Brendan Lawlor after is fantastic performance in the prestigious golf tournaments in Australia. Brendan really excelled and has being invited back for next years tournament. We must not forget his dad Billy who caddied for him during the tournaments and certainly it was a great help to Brendan.
SPECIAL SVP COLLECTION
There will be a special Christmas St. Vincent De Paul collection at all Masses next Sunday and you are asked to contribute generously. Please remember all monies collected in the Parish stays in the Parish. Anyone who needs their service which is confidential can phone 0858203110. If no one answers please leave a message.
CONDOLENCES
The parish and indeed the whole area were saddened by the news of the death of two of the areas oldest and most respected residents.
On Sunday 25th November the death took place of Tom Martin, Monvallet Louth peacefully in Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital. Tom will be sorely missed by all who knew him but especially his family to whom we send our deepest sympathy. Tom’s popularity was certainly in evidence both at his wake and again at his funeral Mass which took place in The Church Of The Immaculate Conception Louth where the Celebrant was Fr. Sean McArdle P.P. Louth.
Tom was predeceased by hi s brother Jim and Sister Alice. He is survived by his wife Anna, daughters Margaret, Mary, Bernadette, Barbara and Anne Sons Colm, James and Thomas, sister, brothers, grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends to whom we send our deepest sympathy.
The death also occurred last week of Matt Hoey, Tallanstown but late of Ravanny, Louth also in Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital on Monday 26th November.
Matt will be sadly missed especially by his wife Madge and his sister Lilly. The esteem Matt was held in was very much in evidence at both his wake and funeral Mass in the Church of St. Peter and Paul, Tallanstown and afterwards his burial to Louth cemetery. We send our deepest sympathy to his wife, nephews, nieces, friends and relatives.
Both men will be sadly missed in the area.
Shelagh COUCH TO 5K- GET ACTIVE NOW!!
Training continues every Monday & Wednesday evenings at 8pm at Naomh Malachi GFC. A great way for everyone to get fit and in shape for Christmas. Goal is to do a 5K on St Stephens Day– training over the next 4 weeks. Contact Tracey on 086 2656720 for any details. All proceeds going to North Louth Hospice.
MASS TIME
New mass time for Shelagh Church continues every Sunday morning at 10.30am.
WEEKLY EVENING CLASSES
Irish speaking/conversation An Ciorcal Comhrá is taking a break over Christmas and will not meet during December. We are meeting again on Thursday January 17th at 8.00pm in Naomh Malachi Clubrooms. Nollaig shona daoibh.
IRISH DANCING
Scoil Rince Móna Ní Rodaigh have commenced Irish dancing classes. The classes will be on every Saturday morning from 10.00 am–11.30 am in Naomh Malachi GFC and will continue on a weekly basis. All welcome from local community and surrounding areas (Cullaville, Crossmaglen, Kilkerley, Inniskeen, etc) to attend regardless of experience. Boys and girls from aged 4 upwards! Anybody looking to get their children involved in a new cultural pastime over the winter months, this is a great opportunity to do so.
Our club shop section has been added to the O’Neills website where you can purchase club merchandise (https://www. oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ ireland/naomh-malachi-gfc. html). A portion of the revenue from these sales will go back into the club.
CONTACT
If would you like to include any local news for the Shelagh area please contact Denis at pro. naomhmalachi.louth@gaa.ie