Kilkerley
ST PATRICKS DIOCESAN MEDAL
Congratulations to Jacinta and Mickey Kelly on receiving a St Patricks Medal, from Armagh Diocese in acknowledgement for their work, dedication and commitment to Kilkerley Parish over the years.
Fr Gerry Campbell made the special presentation during the Christmas Vigil Mass. The St Patricks Medal was commissioned to recognise those within the diocese of Armagh who have made an outstanding contribution to the church.
Also at the vigil mass Fr Gerry thanked Barney Sharkey, Carrickrobin for donating one of his most recent paintings to the Parish.
DANCING
Dancing returns on Sunday next January 6, with music by Brian McDermott, Twice Shy play on January 13, Showbud play on January 20 and Curtis Magee on January 27. Dancing from 9.00pm to midnight. Wishing all our patrons a great 2019.
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 Margaret Brady, Donaghmore, Olive Reid, Avenue Road, Dundalk, Paddy Whelan, Willow Grove, Olive Kelly, Dundalk, Michael Brennan, Ballybarrack, Basil Quigley, Baileboro, Peadar Hamill, Lisdoo, Monica Callan, 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.
Family Tree Healing Mass is next Monday January 7, at 8.00pm preceded by Rosary and Confessions and followed by Tea and Coffee.
Sick and housebound will be visited this Friday, January 4. Epilepsy Ireland Annual Church Gate Collection takes place on the weekend of January 12/13.
NEW ARRIVAL
Congratulations to Carmel and Keith Witherow, Cortial on the birth of their second child baby Rian, a brother to Darragh.
BOWLS
Bowls continue in the Community Centre from 7.45pm each Wednesday night. New members welcome.
RECENT DEATH
Condolences to the family and extended family of Margaret Brady (née Donnelly) Donaghmore, Carrick Road and Central Bar, Clanbrassil Street who was laid to rest in Kilkerley Cemetery on Monday of this week New Year’s Eve, also to Ethel and Pat McElroy and family, Cortial, on the death of Ethel’s twin sister Olive Reid, Avenue Road, Dundalk who was laid to rest in St Patrick’s Cemetery on Christmas Eve.
BADMINTON
Badminton for adults in the Community Centre on Monday nights from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. All over 18 welcome.
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.
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 GAA National Club Draw tickets are on sale. Prizes include holidays, car, All Ireland Final tickets, vouchers. All proceeds from sales go to club funds. Tickets on sale from any committee member. Priced €10. Condolences to Aveen and Brian Brady and family and the Brady family circle on the death of Margaret Brady, Donaghmore, Carrick Road, also to the Kerrigan family Knockbridge on the death of Aidan Kerrigan a great hurling man whom a number of young Emmets players who hurl with Knockbridge would have known and Aidan would have also taught many from this parish in the CBS where he was teaching for 44 years having just retired in May 2018.
TROCAIRE
This organisation is looking for new volunteers who will be Parish Ambassadors in the Armagh Diocese to help raise awareness of the challenges facing the world’s poorest communities and the difference been made by support from Ireland. If you are interested please email volunteering@trocaire. org
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.
EMPLOYMENT
Would like to work part-time or full-time? Are you unem- ployed due to accident, illness, injury, disability or in recovery from depression? We can help you seek employment. For further information on this service please contact EmployAbility Service Louth on 042-9386718.
LOURDES COMMITTEE
Anyone interested in travelling to Lourdes on the Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage from May 16 to May 21, 2019, are reminded that we are already making travel plans so please get in touch with any Committee member. This year we are in a position to assist with the costs involved and are offering 2 fully paid fares to anyone who is or has been ill. We are also offering 6 half fares to anyone who wishes to travel as a pilgrim. Please ring Fr. Gerry Campbell on 9374125 or Kathleen McCreesh on 087 9117732. If there are any Youth who would like to join the pilgrimage please also get in touch.
bridge during the past 30 years who did not know of his love for the game, his passion was infectious. The look of immense pride and joy on his face as a proud Wexford man welcoming both Faythe Harriers and Oulart the Ballagh for Leinster Senior Championship matches to a club he helped form will forever live in the memory of all of us who have been privileged enough to have either coached beside or played for Aiden. He was waked at his home in Grange on Wednesday, December 26, with funeral mass and burial in Knockbridge on Thursday last December 27. Ar dheis de go raibh a hanam dilis.
PARISH NEWS
Please pray for Philo Byrne, McDermott’s Terrace, Aidan Kerrigan, Grange, Michael Brennan, Ballybarrack, Bernadette Barrett, Tipperary, 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 sick and housebound will be visited as usual this coming Thursday and Friday. Epilepsy Ireland Annual Church Gate Collection takes place on the weekend of January 12/13.
IRISH DANCING
Classes continue in the Parish Centre on Thursdays at 4.00pm. Details from Dearbhla Roddy 086 8242670.
YOGA
Yoga Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 8, and will continue each Tuesday night from 7.00-8.00pm. For more info, Contact Alan on 085 7326964. All levels Welcome.
Happy New Year to all who attended during 2018.
PARISH CENTRE
Those wishing to book the Parish Centre for Funerals and other occasions, must contact: Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670.
SET DANCING
Classes will resume on January 7, 2019. No experience required. Contact Ann on 042 9338089 .Admission €6 and everyone welcome.
TUS:A
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 Draw on Monday next January 7, will have a jackpot of €5,800. 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 are on sale. 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. St. Brides GFC would like to wish all our members a very Prosperous 2019.
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.
EMPLOYMENT
If you would like to full or part time, due to unemployment resulting from and accident, illness, injury, disability, we can help you seek employment. For further information on this service please contact EmployAbility Service, Louth on 042 9386718 or 087 6386885.
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. Don’t forget Monster Bingo on Thursday night December 20. Donations of prizes for the raffle would be much appreciated.
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.
CANCER SOCIETY
The Irish Cancer Society is looking for volunteers in the Louth, Cavan, Monaghan and Meath areas to drive patients to and from their treatments in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and the Dublin hospitals. Volunteer drivers will pick a patient up at the door of their home, drive them to the door of the hospital and then when finished treatment, pick them up and drop them home again. Drivers will use their own cars but all volunteer expenses are paid. For more information call Gail on 01 2310 566 or visit the Irish Cancer Society’s website at www.cancer.ie