Issue 1301 12th April 2020

Saturday 11^th April 2020

►Easter Vigil Mass at 8pm via webcam on www.blessingtonparish.ie

Easter Sunday 12^th April 2020

►Easter Sunday Mass at 10am via webcam on www.blessingtonparish.ie

Easter Monday 13^th April 2020

►Easter Monday Mass at 9.30am via webcam on www.blessingtonparish.ie

Daily Mass via Webcam at 9.30am Monday to Friday this week please join us in prayer: www.blessingtonparish.ie

Every Blessing for Easter 2020 May the peace of the Risen Christ be with you always but particularly in this time of fear & uncertainty in our lives. Fr. Páraic McDermott, Fr. Kevin Lyon, Fr Richard Behan, Fr. Noel Campbell, Fr. Micheál Comer, Rev. Leonard Ruddock & Deacon Gerry Malone, Pastoral Worker Áine Egan

Mass Intentions this Week

Denis Bohan (RD), Margaret Hammond (RD)

We also Remember the following:

Monday: Mass for those on list for Sick

Tuesday: James Fitzgerald (RD) Ber Halpenny (RD) Sp Int Armstrong Family

Wednesday: William Ceedon (RD) Bridget Farrington (A) Valleymount,

Thursday: Bab Mearns (100^th Birthday) Birthday Rem

Friday: John Magee (Mths Mind) Barry O’Donnell (Rem)  Raimundo de Sousa Oliveria (RD)

The Parish Office is Closed to the Public. We are available by telephone or email  for Mass Bookings & General Enquiries Tuesday to Friday for Easter Week Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm

Follow Deacon Gerry’s Blog of prayerful resources & reflections: www.lenten.info or on Blessington.info Facebook Page

For help finding the webcam online service please call Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm or Jean: 087 235 0835 from 9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday only)

The annual Diocesan Knock Pilgrimage  will be postponed until further notice.  At the heart of this difficult decision is the welfare of our pilgrims. Instead we are inviting people to make a virtual pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 25th April by joining in the Masses broadcast from Knock and visit the Apparition Chapel all online at: https://www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live/

Blessington Library is now providing access to Touch-Type Read & Spell (TTRS), a multi-sensory, structured online course particularly useful for those with dyslexia, DCD/dyspraxia, ASD and ADHD.  It assists those who experience spelling, reading or writing difficulties & also develops their typing skills.  It is suitable for all age groups, learning at their own pace, at home.  To get started contact Blessington Library on (045) 891 740 for your unique log in and password.

West Wicklow Cancer Support are suspending services until further notice. The health & safety of our service users & volunteers is paramount, we may be closed but we are still here to help you. Contact us on 087 4346004 / westwicklow15@gmail.com with any enquiries.

ALONE has launched a national support line & for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Professional staff will be available to answer queries & give advice & reassurance. Lines open Mon to Fri, 8am to 8pm, 0818 222 024

Live Online Creative Writing courses available at https://www.cabin-fever.ie Classes held weekly using video sharing. Fun interactive and educational. Students will be able to submit their work and have it reviewed. Also an online Creative Writing competition see https://www.cabin-fever.ie for more details.

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