KNOCKBRIDGE

PARISH NEWS

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has resumed on Tuesdays, from 10.00am to 10.00pm. Baptisms have resumed with only a total of 6 people in the church building. Week day masses with a congregation present continue on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9.30am and , weekend masses on Saturday at 7.30pm and Sunday, at 11.30am, all limited to 50 persons. Entrance is only from front door and only ground floor seating in use. Seats are filled from the front of the church backwards and exiting is from the back of the church, one side aisle at a time. Envelopes and donations can be placed in the basket in the porch. Covid signage and sanitizing will be in the church. Ushers guide seating arrangements. Weekly parish envelopes can also be left in the Parochial House Porch from Monday to Friday each week between 3.00pm and 6.00pm. Attendance at funeral Masses is limited to 50 people of family and relatives. Live Streaming of Masses and Services taking place in the church continues. Remember in your prayers Darren Callan, Drogheda, formerly Knockbridge, Mary Agnew, Pearse Pk, May Lally, Mount Ave, Jimmy Flynn, Rockmount Gardens, Helen Murphy, Cavan Road who died recently. A reminder that all dead flowers/wreaths, excess waste from graves should be taken home and not left lying around the cemetery. Anyone wishing to make their parish contributions on – line, please visit www.armagharchdiocese. org and locate ‘Donate to our parish’ button. The annual blessing of graves takes place on Sunday, August 16. Family tree healing mass on Monday next, August 3, at 8.00pm and also on Webcam.

BLESSINGS OF GRAVES

Due to Covid 19, and the large numbers of who normally attend the blessing of graves, there is a change for this year in the interest of Health and Safety of all involved. Numbers attending will be limited to the Choir, Sacristan, reader, and leader of the Rosary. On Sunday, August 16, at 10.30am, Fr Gerry and Fr Brian will conduct a prayer service in the cemetery along with blessing the graves and bottles of water, which will then be placed on a table at the graveyard entrances from 10.30am to 7.00pm and can be sprinkled on graves by families during the day. You may wish at entry, to donate to the upkeep of the cemetery so a rota will be in place to facilitate this collection over the course of the day. The service will be videoed and placed on the parish facebook and website page

ST BRIDES LADIES

The game on Friday last away to O’Ragallaighs Plunkets ended level 3-10 for the home team and 4-7 for St Brides. On Sunday last the team had a big win at home to Stabannon 7-12 to 1-8. This Wednesday, July 29, it’s an away match against Newtown Blues at 7.30pm.

HURLING

Knockbridge play this Thursday evening July 30, away to Naomh Moninne in the Senior Hurling League.

ST BRIDES GFC

Lotto draw on Monday, July 20, for a jackpot of €20,000. The numbers drawn were 10, 22, 27, 29. No Winner and No Match 3 Winners. Lotto continued on Monday of this week July 27, for a jackpot of €20,000. Tickets on sale (Priced €2, €5 for three lines) from Mac Namee’s Bar, We Cook Chipper, Today’s Local Shop, Finnegan’s Foodstore Louth, Copper Kettle Dundalk, any Committee Member/Player or play online at www.stbridesgfc.com Envelopes can be dropped into - Todays Shop, MacNamee’s Off Licence, We Cook Chipper or play online at www.stbridesgfc.com. Alternatively contact Gareth on 086 8463779 for envelope delivery/collection. First league game is on Sunday August 2, at home to Geraldines at 7.00pm and the following Sunday away to Sean O’Mahoneys at 3.00pm. Other teams in the group are St.Patricks, Dreadnots and Cooley Kickhams. In the quarter final of the Sheelan Cup it finished in a 3-5 to 0-19 away win over Geraldines and in the semi final away to St Fechins on Sunday last it ended in defeat 0-14 to 2-11. The juniors play at home to Blues on Tuesday, August 4, at 7.30pm and away to St Pats at 7.30pm on Tuesday, August 11.

FIRST COMMUNION

The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Saturday, September 19, at 11.00am with First Penance on Wednesday, September 9, at 7.30pm. Confirmation takes place on Saturday, August 22, at 11.00am.

PARISH CENTRE

Those wishing to book the Parish Centre for Funerals and other occasions, must contact: Jean Myers directly at 042 9338670.

CE SCHEME

There are vacancies for environmental workers for Knockbridge Parish, 19.5 hours per week. Contact CE Supervisor Tommy Reilly on 042 9374926 at Old School Building, Tallanstown, or email - midlouthceltd@ gmail.com

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.

Shayla Hollywood at the St. Mochtas GFC Cúl Camp. Photo: Aidan Dullaghan/Newspics

PARISH CENTRE

A meeting to discuss the upgrade of the Centre will be held tomorrow evening Wednesday, July 29, at 8.00pm in the Centre, with physical distancing respected.

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 1800 677 777

U18 A Group 2- Kilkerley Malachis, Kevins O’Connells Stabannon, Geraldines, Mochtas Josephs, Mattock Hunterstown, Roche. U16 B Group 1- Kilkerley Emmets, Roche, O’Raghaillaighs, Dreadnots, Kevins, Gaels. U14 B Group 1- Kilkerley, Dreadnots, Mochtas Josephs, Glen Emmets, Roche, Plunkets. Each team plays 5 games in a ‘League’ format that will end with a League final and Championship Semi final and final. Score difference will count in the event of teams finishing level on completion of the 5 Group matches. In League Final, the top Team from Group 1 will play top Team from Group 2. In Championship Semi Final, the top Team from Group 1 will play 2nd placed Team from Group 2 and top Team from Group 2 will play 2nd placed Team in Group 1. In their Intermediate Championship the ladies are grouped with Gleann Martin, Clan na Gael and St Marys. In the league they are in Division 2, Group A, with Clan na Gael, Naomh Fionnbarra, Dreadnots. The club Nursery School will run online this year for children who started school in September 2019. Parents who wish their children to participate, please fill in the form that is on club F B page. The walking track and club facilities remains closed. Further details will issue regarding Covid-19 guidelines for the safe resumption of Walking Track usage. The club has applied to host a Cul Camp for the week commencing Monday, August 17. The ladies team lost on Sunday last 1-10 to 2-8 at home to Clans and this Wednesday, July 29, are away to Naomh Fionnbarra at 7.30pm.

Baptisms

Welcome into the community Cathal Edward Mohan, and Ava Kate O’Hanlon both of whom were baptised recently in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley. Congratulations to the parents..

CALLANS RESTAURANT

The Restaurant reopened on Wednesday July 8, and also continues 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

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

This sacrament takes place on Saturday, September 26, at 11.00am with First Penance on Wednesday, September 16, at 7.30pm.

ALONE

The Alone organisation has launched a national support line for older people who have concerns or face difficulties relating to Coronavirus. Professional Staff are available to answer queries, give advice or reassurance if necessary. This support line is open 7 days a week from 8.00am to 8.00pm and the number to call is 0818222024.

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

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

PARISH NEWS

Week day masses each Tuesday and Thursday at 9.30am and weekend masses on Saturday at 6.00pm and Sunday at 10.00am continue, all limited to 50 persons. Entrance is only from front door and only ground floor seating in use. Seats are filled from the front of the church backwards and exiting is from the back forwards one side aisle at a time. Envelopes and donations can be placed in the basket in the porch. Social Distancing and sanitising applying to all. Covid signage on seating and Ushers guide seating arrangements. Baptisms have resumed with only a total of 6 persons present in the church building. 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 parish contributions on – line, please visit www.armagharchdiocese.org and locate ‘Donate to our parish’ button. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Friday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Attendance at funeral Masses is limited to 50 persons family and relatives. Remember in your prayers, Baby Tadhg McMahon, Carrickrobin, Francis O’Hagan Donohue, Donaghmoyne, Mary Kirk, Mountbagnal, Jimmy Flynn, Rockmount Gardens, formerly Little Mills, May Lally, Mount Ave, Mary Agnew, Pearse Pk, Olive O’Connor, Laurel Brook Gardens, Rose Quinn, Cookstown, Tyrone, who died recently. Best wishes to parishioners who are in hospital, or in Nursing Homes or unwell at home presently. A reminder that all dead flowers/wreaths, excess waste from graves should be taken home and not left lying around the cemetery. Family tree healing mass on Monday next , August 3, at 8.00pm in Knockbridge, also on Webcam