KILKERLEY

RECENT DEATHS

Condolences to the Kirk families on the death of Teresa Fletcher in Leeds, daughter of the late Kathleen and Michael Connor from Haggardstown.

PARISH NEWS

Weekly parish envelopes can be left in the Church Porch on Saturdays from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00am to 11.00am as Fr Gerry or Fr Brian will be in the Church at those times. Anyone wishing to make their contributions on – line, please visit www.armagharchdiocese. org and locate ‘ Donate to our parish’ button. All Confirmations, First Communions, Baptisms, Wedding ceremonies are postponed until further notice. Attendance at funeral Masses should be limited to 10 persons of immediate family. A Live Streaming of Mass in the church takes place at 6.00pm on Saturdays. Log into: MCN Media, scroll to Rep. of Ireland then Co. Louth and then click on the image of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley. This Mass will be offered for the anniversaries that have been booked for both Saturday and Sunday. Mass will also celebrated at 9.30am via webcam on Tuesdays and Thursdays for all parishioners and for those who have contracted the Coronavirus as well as for those who are caring for them at home or in hospital. 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 phone number given will be used for this purpose only. Remember in your prayers, Teresa Fletcher, Leeds, formerly Connor from Haggardstown, Alan Clarke, Carrickmacross, Dessie O’Hare, Kilcurry, Yvonne Dolan, Moynalty, nee Brennan, Cortial, Pat Callan, Donaghmoyne, Tommy Mulholland, Kilkerley, who died recently. Best wishes to parishioners who are in hospital, or in Nursing Homes or unwell at home presently including Eamonn Doherty.

EMMETS GFC

Due the COVID 19 situation, the club men and ladies adult teams offer service to anyone in our Community, Member or Non-Member, who needs help with collecting groceries, prescriptions, etc. All requests will be treated in confidence. Contact 0858783433.

Well done to Dearbhaile Quinn for her top performances representing our club, playing the Harp in the virtual GAA Scor Oifigiuil at the weekend. Sympathy is extended to Peter Kirk and family, also wider Kirk family, on the death of his cousin Teresa Fletcher in Leeds.

PIETA FUNDRAISER

Well done to all who took part in the 24 hour event, to all who donated and to organiser Shane Lennon ably supported by Sean Hand for the success of Kilkerley Emmets Pieta House fundraiser recently. The walk/ run began at 5.30am on Saturday morning May 9, with participants doing half hour slots right through till 5.30am on Sunday morning. The target set to raise was €1500 but the generous response took it to a figure of €3,600. Congratulations to one and all. Darkness into Light, Dundalk posted up the folling message of thanks - A huge word of thanks to another football community, Kilkerley Emmets who came together last Saturday, May 9, for 24hrs walking and running in aid of Pieta House and Darkness into light while staying apart. An incredible effort and accomplishment.While we can’t support them on a side line, this club came together supporting us, supporting you, supporting each other, supporting Pieta and our dream to bring hope home. #PowerOfHope #Community #DarknessIntoLightDundalk #PietaHouse #PietaHouseNortheast #BringHopeHome

CALLANS RESTAURANT

The Restaurant is providing Take Away orders each Wednesday, Thursday – Friday 5.00pm - 9.00pm; Saturday 3.00pm - 8.00pm; Sunday lunch 12.00 - 3.30pm and Sunday evenings 4.00pm - 8.00pm. Pre-order by calling 042 9377246.

BUS SERVICE

LH 501 Kilkerley to Dundalk Local Link Bus Service runs each Friday 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