Kilkerley

LOURDES COMMITTEE

The Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from May 7 to May 12, 2020. We are now taking bookings for Assisted Pilgrims, Pilgrims and Youth Workers. The following dates are very important for those intending to travel on the pilgrimage. Deposits have to be in by February 20, and final payments have to be in by March 26. We have no control over those dates as they are set out by Armagh and unfortunately we must strictly adhere to them. Should you require any further information about the pilgrimage please contact Fr. Gerry Campbell PP, Parochial House, Knockbridge or Kathleen McCreesh, Secretary at 0879117732.

EMMETS GFC

The Club extend condolences to Colleen and Paul McNally and family Medabawn, Dundalk on the death of their young son Daragh, and to the wider McNally family, also to Yvonne and Thomas Thornton and family Barronstown, on the death of John Thornton, Forkill, also to our former team manager Malachy O’Rourke and family, on the death of his father Michael O’Rourke, Dromintee.

BUS SERVICE

LH 501 Kilkerley to Dundalk Local Link Bus Service runs each Thursday with pick up points, The School 9.00am, Quigley’s Cross 9.05am, Hackballscross 9.10am, Little Mills 9.30am, Carrick Road 9.35am, arriving in Dundalk at 9.40am. The return journey begins at 12.30pm in Dundalk. Travel Pass holders travel free. Contact number is 046 9074830. Check www.locallinklmf.ie

BADMINTON

Badminton takes place in the Community Centre beach Monday night from 8.00pm.

SENIOR CITIZENS

The Community Alert host the Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party on Sunday, December 8, at 1.30pm in the Community Centre.

DANCING

Dancing in the Community Centre this Sunday, December 8, with music by Showbud. Curtis Magee plays on December 15, which is the last dance of 2019. Dancing from 9.00pm to midnight.

RECENT DEATHS

Sympathy is extended to Yvonne and Thomas Thornton and family, Barronstown, on the death of John Thornton, Forkhill, father of Thomas, who was laid to rest in Mullaghbawn Cemetery on Thursday last.

BOWLS

Bowls continue in the Community Centre from 7.45pm each Wednesday night. New members welcome.

PARISH NEWS

Remember in your prayers, Daragh McNally, Dundalk, John Thornton, Forkill, Owen Clarke, Raheny, formerly Cortial, Billy Edwards , Antrim, John McDonnell, Los Angeles, Teresa Lennon, Dundalk, Patsy McCreesh, Culloville, Teresa –Tessie Lennon, Dundalk, Chris Doran, Meigh. Baptisms take place every second Sunday of the month at 10.00am mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in the Church each Friday evening from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Best wishes to parishioners who are hospitalised or unwell at home presently.

Confirmation for 2020, takes place on Friday, February 28, First Holy Communion for 2020, will take place on May 23. The combined Parish Visitation Team meet this evening Tuesday, December 3, at 7.30pm in the Parochial House and the combined Parish Baptism Team meet on Monday next, December 9, in the Parochial House at 8.00pm. Advent Penitential service takes place on Monday, December 16, at 7.30pm. Ceremony of Light for children preparing for confirmation takes place this Wednesday, December 4, at 7.30pm.

LMFM will record the 6.00pm mass this Saturday, December 7, which will be broadcast on Sunday morning at 9.00am. Freedom in Christ Ministry takes place in the church this Saturday, December 7, from 2.00pm to 6.00pm.

The Vincent de Paul annual Christmas appeal church collection will be taken up at masses this weekend. Its Helpline number is 1800677777. The sick and housebound will be visited as usual this Friday. Mass for the feast of the Immaculate Conception will be in Knockbridge on Monday, December 9, at 7.30pm.

MEDJUGORJE TRIP

7 nights from June 16, 2019. €100 fee reduction if fee is paid before December 15, 2019 and €50 reduction if paid by February 15, 2020. Details from Phyllis Mulligan on 087 2028492 or 042 9336705.

FOROIGE

The Foroige Club continues each Friday evening at 8.00pm in the Community Centre as does Lady Birds and Girl Guides both at 6.00pm and Brownies at 7.00pm.

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