Newsletter 9th Nov 2025. Issue 1568

COMMUNITY DIARY

SATURDAY 8^th Nov

6pm Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington First Holy Communion Mass

Sacrament of Confession: After 6pm Mass

7.30pm Mass Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken.

7.30pm The Sound of Music Tramway Theatre, information on Pg. 3

 

SUNDAY 9^th Nov

10am Mass St. Joseph’s Church, Valleymount Remembrance Mass  for all the deceased Members of Valleymount Parish, Tea/coffee in the Presbytery after Mass.

10am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington

11am Mass St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride

11:30am Mass Our Lady of Mercy, Crosschapel

6pm The Sound of Music Tramway Theatre, information on Pg. 3

MONDAY 10^th Nov

9am Mass St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride

9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington

7.30pm Session time in the Men’s Shed Blessington. Information on Pg. 3

Blessington Bridge Club 7.15pm, Kare Centre. Information on pg. 3

7.30pm The Sound of Music Tramway Theatre, information on Pg. 3

TUESDAY 11^th Nov

9am Mass St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride

9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington

WEDNESDAY 12^th Nov

9am Mass St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride

9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington

Rosary & Holy Hour 10am to 11am Church of Our Lady, Blessington for the duration of the winter months

Pray & Play Group 3pm–4.30pm, Coimín Centre

Blessington Parish Children’s Choir 4.20pm-5pm. All are welcome

THURSDAY 13^th Nov

9am Mass St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride

9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington

 Blessington Indoor Bowls Club 7.30pm in St Kevin’s Hall, Information on pg. 3

FRIDAY 14^th Nov

9am Mass St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride

9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington

7pm The Annual Remembrance Mass the Church of Our Lady, Blessington.

 

Mass Intentions in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

 Kathleen Clarke…RD Valleymount

Saturday Patricia Mahon…A, Pauline Shannon…A, Michael Byrne…A, Eugene Keogh…A, Frankie Keogh…A

Sunday Nancy McLoughlin…RD, Patricia Kinsella…RD James & Mary Carroll…A

Monday Mass for the Sick & those in Hospital

Tuesday Get Well Mass, Patrick Hayde…RD

Wednesday Jim Corrigan…RD, Margaret Higgins…RD

Thursday Thank you Mass, Bernadette Breen…RD

Friday Donal Joseph Laferty…RD, Get Well Mass

 

The Annual Remembrance Mass

 will take place on Friday 14^th November at 7pm in the Church of Our Lady, Blessington.

If you have a Deceased loved one from outside the Parish,

and would like them called out please contact the Parish office on 045 865327

www.thesower.net In November we remember… Did you know that you can light a candle and leave a prayer request on Deacon Gerrys new website www.thesower.net

The Daycare committee Would like to thank everyone for their donation of “Brown Money”, the total came to €32. We are most grateful for your support. You can continue to donate in the Parish Office.

UPCOMING

 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

What happens when we die?

A conversation on the Four Last Things Monday 17th November Coimín Centre @ 7.30pm

Women Breakfast

Let’s Connect!

Our next breakfast will be on Sat 22nd Nov 9.30am to 11am, in the Coimin Centre

Sunday 23^rd Nov

Family Mass at 10am Mass in the

 Church of Our Lady Blessington Refreshments in the Coimin Centre

 

Feast Days 11^th November – St. Martin Of Tours, Bishop November 11th is the feast day for St. Martin of Tours, a Roman soldier who became a bishop and is known for his generosity, particularly for famously sharing his cloak with a beggar. He was born around 316 AD in Pannonia (modern-day Hungary. He is considered the first non-martyr to be honoured as a saint and is the patron saint of France, as well as being a patron of other countries and professions. In Ireland, the day was also known as “Martinmas” and was associated with traditions like the sacrifice of a goose and a ban on certain labour,  like turning wheels. He died on Nov 8^th 397.

Prayer of St Martin of Tours Father, by his life and death Martin of Tours offered you worship and praise. Renew in your hearts the power of your love, so that neither death nor life may separate us from you. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.

Minister of Eucharist  November 2025 Church of Our Lady Blessington SAT 6PM: Mary Fenton & Pat McGrath SUNDAY 10AM: Charmaine Quinn & Catriona Cullen.

Popes Intentions NOV 2025 FOR THE PREVENTION OF SUICIDE Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of Life.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL  TEACHINGS Each of us is fully a person when we are part of a people.” Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti

The Wonder of Creation The peregrine falcon is the world’s fastest bird. It can dive at speeds over 240 mph (386 km/h)!

Father, thank you for Making me a temple of the holy spirit,  a dwelling for the loving god. Pour your spirit afresh on me. Bible alive Magazine

A Prayer for our Parish. Heavenly Father, Bless our Church and our parish, And all the good work that goes on in them. May all who are Christians live and work together for the good of each other and the glory of your Name. May those who do not know you be brought by our example to a loving knowledge and peace with you. Amen

Join the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal! Every shoebox you fill brings joy, hope, and love to a child in need this Christmas. It’s easy to take part-just fill a shoebox with small gifts like toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and sweets. Drop it off by mid-November at the parish office. Let’s make this season magical-one box at a time. Visit teamhope.ie for packing tips and more.

Deadline for Notices in the Newsletter The deadline to have your notices in the newsletter is Tuesday at 11am  at the very latest.

Holy Communion Dates 2026

Lacken National School – Sat 2^nd May 2026 at 11am

St Josephs School Valleymount – Sun 10^th May 2026 at 10am Mass

St Marys School Blessington Sat – 9^th May 2026 at 11am

No.1 School – Sun 17^th May at 10am

Gaelscoil Na Lochanna – TBC

Confirmations Dates 2026

St Josephs School Valleymount – Thurs 4^th June 2026 at 11am

No.1 School – Tues 9^th June at 11am

St Marys School Blessington Thurs 11^th June 2026 – Times TBC

Gaelscoil Na Lochanna – TBC

Church of Our Lady, Blessington & Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Crosschapel St. Joseph’s Church, Valleymount & Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken Fr. Gerry Kane PP. Tel: 045 865 327

St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride Fr. Paraic McDermott C.S.Sp.  Tel: 01 4582154

Parish Office: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday Tel: 045 865 327 admin@blessington.info

AWARE SUPPORT & SELF CARE GROUPS If you or those with whom you work wish to connect with people in relation to your mental wellbeing, consider using Aware’s phone-in and Zoom support and self-care groups, support line or support mail. For more information, visit www.aware.ie.

Accord Prayer for Marriage & Family Life God of love, show us our place in this world as channels of your love. Give to us the gift of respect, empathy and understanding. Bless and strengthen our love for each other. Help us to appreciate the value of family life and to live in harmony with all whom we come in contact with. Encourage us, we pray, to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with the Lord. Praise be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT The Irish Hospice Foundation provides a free Bereavement Support Line. This National Freephone Service is available from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, by calling 1800 807077. Visit www.hospicefoundation.ie for more information.

Enrolment Now Open for 2026–2027 at St Brigid’s N.S., Manor Kilbride St Brigid’s National School in Manor Kilbride is now accepting enrolments for the upcoming school year, 2026–2027. To enrol your child, please contact Charlotte in our school office at 01 4582550, or visit our website to access the enrolment documents http://manorkilbridens.scoilnet.ie/blog

The Sound of Music Tramway Theatre Blessington on Fri 7^th Nov, 7.30pm, Saturday 8^th Nov, 7.30pm Sunday 9^th Nov, 6pm. Tickets €25. Available from www.eventbrite.ie

Enrolment Now open for 2026-2027 at Lacken National School Lacken National School are now accepting enrolments for the upcoming school year 2026/2027. To enrol your child, please contact Pauline in our school office on 045 865086. www.lackenns.com

Blessington Parish Lotto Numbers on 30^th October. 3,5,6,10. €25 Winner: Sinead Walsh Next Jackpot €3000.

Blessington Indoor Bowls Club meet every Thursday night at 7.30pm in St Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. Guests are most welcome, why not come along  & bring a friend.

Gaelscoil na Lochanna  is open for enrolments from 1st October until 7 November. Enrolment forms available from school office. Places still available. Information / Open night on 23rd October, 7:30pm. www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com You don’t need Irish to enrol your child in the Gaelscoil! Contact Fíona in the school office for any queries.  runai@gaelscoilnalochanna.com, 045-900525 / 087-9388651.

Blessington Bridge Club Meets every Mon at 7.15pm in the Kare Centre. New players welcome.

Social Dancing. Enjoy an evening of dancing to Noel Ryan In Donard Community Hall Sat 15^th November, 9pm -12am.  All Welcome.

The Sound of Music Tramway Theatre, Blessington Fri 7^th Nov, 7.30pm Saturday 8^th Nov, 7.30pm Sunday 9^th Nov, 6pm Tickets €25. Available from www.eventbrite.ie

Ceolchoirm Ceoltoiri Cois Locha.  Shed Sessions Fundraising Event at Blessington’s Men’s  Shed, helping the promotion of traditional culture and music, enhancing the lives of so many/musicians/ poets/story tellers/singers/ with young trad players giving a helping hand. We are all joined in the promotion of traditional culture and music. Bigi Linn. We meet on the 1st Monday of each month from 7.30pm-10pm. An interactive settling with an’ Open Microphone’ Further info on Blessington Shed Sessions 0860752072 Pat Conlan. Ceoltoiri Cois Locha. Oiche Specialta Iontach daoibh ar Fad. Monday 17th. November.7.30pm – 10pm. Refreshments/Raffle. Ceol.Old Library. Blessington.

Tramway Theatre Blessington will hold their Annual General Meeting on: Tues18th Nov 2025 at7.30pm in the Tramway Theatre. All members of the community welcome. To register your attendance email:  tramwayevents@gmail.com

Looking for a great day out? On Sat 15th November Donard Community Hall, W91 YW57, is holding Donard Christmas Market, 11 till 4 (free entry).  The hall will be packed with a great variety of quality items for sale.  So get in early and buy that special Christmas gift and enter the raffle and be in with a chance of winning a fabulous prize.  All money made on the day going to Donard National School.

SET DANCING FOR BEGINNERS Thursdays 6th, 13th, 20th November 7.30-8.30pm in The Kilteel Inn €7.50 per class, free for unwaged. Contact Patricia 087 2388487

Art Exhibition. Ladies who Paint. Thurs 6^th Nov to Sat 15^th Nov. Naas Library & Cultural Centre , North Main St, Naas. Mon – 10am to 5pm Tue to Thurs – 10am to 8pm Fri to Sat 10am to 5pm. All Welcome

Blessington Carboot Sale  Sunday 23rd November 8am to 4pm.  St. Kevin’s Community Centre beside Aldi Store on Main Street.  Free Carparking. Stalls indoors and outdoors available Teas / Coffee. Toilets.  Stalls €10 This is our last Carboot Sale of 2025 Next is February 2026.  Please Support. Bigi Linn. Info / Booking   0860752072…Pat Conlan.