Issue 1401 May 8th 2022

Mass intentions this week: Sean O’Brien (RD) Blessington, Jerry Kiersey (RD) Blessington

Saturday 6pm: Helen Sullivan (Rem) Mary Hallissey (Rem), Ann Leyden (Rem), Thomas Miley (3rd A), Mary-Ann & Mike Sullivan (Rem), Jennifer & Family, Intentions Mass (Irene, Jennifer & Family), Leila & Malachy Slevin (A)

Sunday 10am: Pat Duffy (A), Jack Boothman (A)

We also Remember: Vin Duffler, Josie Clarke, Tony & Ailish Howard, Harry & Doreen Hughes, Owen & Pat Patterson, Celia & Michael Waldron

Monday: Mass offered for all on the Blessington List of the Sick

Tuesday: Special Intentions, Special Intentions, Thanksgiving Int, Thanksgiving Int. Special Living Intentions Mass

Wednesday: Special Intentions, Special Intentions

Thursday: Robert Hennessy (A), Josie Dooley (RD)

Friday: Jimmy Connolly (RD), Rose Hynes (RD)

Mass Times this week

►Saturday 7^th May: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm

►Sunday 8^th May: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 11.15am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.

►Tuesday 10^th May: Holy Hour and Adoration for PEACE in UKRAINE from 7pm to 8pm. All Welcome.

The Archdiocese of Dublin Lay Ministry Collection will take place next weekend May 14^th & 15^th  This collection will support the development of a variety of lay ministries, providing for more women & men to work alongside the priests & deacons. Our hope is that lay ministry will make a significant contribution to pastoral life into the future.

May Farrington, the wife of the late Andy Farrington, Ballyknockan, Valleymount, would like to convey her sincere thanks for all the support received following Andy’s sudden passing. She very much appreciates the messages of sympathy, the thoughtful gestures and kindness. Andy’s 1st Anniversary Mass  will be held in  St Joseph’s Church, Valleymount on Sunday 22nd May at 11.15am.

Rosary at the Grottos for May. Thousands of people throughout the island of Ireland will gather at their grottos each evening of May at 8pm to pray the Rosary for Ireland & for peace in the world.  www.coastalrosaryireland.ie

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Number drawn on 5th May: 1, 5, 15, 16. Weekly €25 Winner – Margaret O’Dwyer. Next Jackpot is €1025.

Darkness into Light – Blessington. This year’s Darkness into Light 5k Walk will take place on Saturday, 7th May from Blessington Town Square starting at sunrise. To register for the event, go to www.darknessintolight.ie  For more info contact: Greg from High Definition Fitness 045 856 789

Blessington Library has two workshops coming up in May to mark Bealtaine, a festival that celebrates arts & creativity as we age. Felting Workshop with Miriam Brady  on Saturday 7^th May at 2.30pm. Memoir writing with Eileen Casey  on Wednesday 11^th May at 11am. Booking required. Call: 045 891 740

The Annual Blessing of the Graves Cemetery Mass at Burgage is scheduled for Sunday 15^th May at 3pm.

Blessington Tourist Office. We are delighted to announce that we will be showcasing an ART EXHIBITION in the Tourist Office on Friday 27^th May from 7pm to 9pm.

Social Dancing in Donard Community Hall (W91YW57) on Saturday 21^st May from 9pm to 12 midnight. Music by Thomas Maguire & Fhiona Ennis. Admission €10

Blessington Car Boot Sale in St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 22^nd May 7am to 4pm Tea/Coffee. Indoor & Outdoor Spaces. Free Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Bargains Galore! Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072

The Blessington & District Forum is delighted to present the 2^nd Ninette de Valois Festival of Dance in the Tramway Theatre, Blessington on Friday 27^th May at 8pm Tickets €10 or Family of 4 €30. Dance Performances by Sinead O’Brien Dance School, Ruth Shine School of Dance, Angela Brien School of Irish Dancing, Happy Days of Performing Arts, Katie Charles Dancercise. Singers Rachel Coyne & Jenny Cullen. Doors Open 7:15pm with Wine Reception – Show starts 8pm. Tickets available from The Office Shop & Next Door. For further info, see www.blessington.ie

Blessington Chess Club. Improve your memory & Concentration – Learn Chess. Blessington Academy Starting Summer 2022.  www.facebook.com/chessacademy2022 For All Ages & Levels For Info Email: blessingtonchess@gmail.com

Blessington FC are delighted to announce that we are hosting another Intersport Elverys FAI Summer Soccer School this year. Our camp will run in Crosschapel from 8^th to 12^th August & is for children age 6-14. All details can be found on our Club Facebook page. Or book using the following link  https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/

The Community Pool for West Wicklow Committee are excited to be doing the VHI Women’s Mini-Marathon again this year! We will be running, walking & possibly crawling 10km in our penguin costumes on June 5^th to raise money for a Pool for West Wicklow. Please support us by donating to our GoFundMe Page at tinyurl.com/CPWWMiniMarathon2022 If you would like to take part in the Women’s Mini-Marathon with us on June 5^th please email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com Thank you for your support!

Fencing Classes for adult beginners every Tuesday from 8.15pm to 9.15pm in St Kevin’s Hall. Would you like to try a different sport in a friendly & fun environment? You don’t have to be fit or sporty. Come and give it a free trial. Call 087 676 4183

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

Your 6-Week Journey to Living Well. Join KWETB’s free programme to support you in being kind to yourself and others. The course covers: Emotional well being: Nutrition: healthy meals & eating on a budget. Digital: using the apps on your smartphone. Physical: gentle introduction to daily exercise. Financial: manage your money better. This is the course for you if you would like to learn about the various aspects of wellbeing; physical, emotional & nutritional, finishing with a fun social activity.  The course will take place in a relaxed & informal environment in the Blessington Further Education & Training Centre – you will learn skills & strategies to build positive habits for well-being. This 6-week course will support you to be the BEST you in these difficult times. The course will run from 10^th May for 6 weeks, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Phone 086 846 2771 or email abeblessington@kwetb.ie for more information & enrolment

Rugby at Russborough for age groups U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, boys & girls! Tuesday 7pm to 8pm and Sat 11am to 12:30pm. All Welcome to Blessington Mini-Rugby! join@blessingtonrugby.ie

Mick’s Mobile Auto Cleaning: Need your car spotless for Communion, Confirmation or Wedding? Find me on Facebook or call me 086 3712328

Events at The Healers’ Dance May: Wednesday 11^th (weekly at 6pm) Yoga for Anxiety Relief . Tuesday 17^th at 7pm: Raising an Anxious Child W/S: Thursday 19^th at 7 pm Dance your Bones W/S. Friday 27^th at 7pm The Women’s Red Tent.  The Magic Drum Holistic Shop open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. Contact Polly 083 852 6331 to book your place on all workshops.

Reflexology – €100 (60-minute Session) Dominic Plant 086 828 9382

Ryanstone, Industrial Estate, Blessington, Co Wicklow. Vacancies as follows: General Operatives required for Stoneworks at Blessington, and at Quarry, Granabeg, Valleymount both permanent positions & temporary, (temporary positions ideal for college students looking for summer work). Office Administrator Assistant  required for Office in Blessington, temporary position for summer months. Duties involve; Working with Microsoft office excel, dealing with daily Telephone calls, along with other administrative tasks. All Applications to maureen@ryanstone.com

Hot Stones – €100 (60-minute Session) Dominic Plant 086 828 9382

Local Builder Available – All services under one roof, Windows & Doors, Plumbing, Tiling, Roofing, Plastering, Electrical, Carpentry, Insulation. All levels of construction  services available. Fully registered. Call Paul 086-3091829

Chair Yoga – The Coimin Centre Blessington, Tuesday from 10:45am to11:45am. All welcome. Contact Patricia 086-0717384

Following Recent Sales we require additional properties for approved buyers. www.nugent.ie  045 865 555

Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. Open for all your eyecare needs. FREE Eye Exam + Glasses with PRSI + Medical Card. Large selection of Designer Frames + Sunglasses. Special Offers + Discounts on 2nd Pairs. Varifocal Experts try them with our 30-Day Guarantee. Many Thanks to all our loyal customers. Call 045 891 056 for an appointment.

Ustoreit@hollywood Convenient Storage Units to Rent – Individual Lock-Ups – CCTV on All Units – 15 X 10 and 25 X 15 – Suitable for Furniture etc – Call: 087 356 7601

Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior. Phone: Damien 085 826 0431

SEETHRU Solution – Your local trustworthy cleaning service for: Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Greg: 085 858 1850

Paragon Bathrooms. Full Bathroom Renovations. Showroom Open, Main Street, Blessington. Call Aiden 085 137 8770

Gardening –  For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc  Phone Mark 085 133 7714