Issue 1412 July 24th 2022

Mass intentions this week

William Malone (RD) Blanchardstown, Frances Caygill (RD) Sligo

Saturday 6pm: John Dolan (RD), Nancy O’Neill (RD)

Sunday 10am: Ann Cowie (1st A), Sadie Sargent (A), Hugh McKechnie (A)

We also Remember: 

Monday: Mass offered for the Sick & those in Hospital

Tuesday: Laura McHugh (5^th A), Lila Curley (RD)

Wednesday: Liz Curran (RD), Patsy Blake (RD)

Thursday: Mass offered for all on Blessington Deceased Mass Card List

Friday: John Tobin (RD), Teresa Flood (RD)

Mass Times this weekend:

Saturday 23^rd July: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm

Sunday 24^th July: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am,Valleymount: 11.15am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.

Tuesday 26^th July: Holy Hour & Adoration 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady.

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 21st July: 1, 12, 17, 25. Weekly €25 Winner: Sinead Nielson. Next Jackpot is €1475

Summer Dues Envelopes are now available in all our Churches to support the priests of the Diocese. You can take one as you visit the Church during the summer months and return to the Parish Office or to the collection boxes in the Church.

GIFT CARD FOUND IN THE OFFICE SHOP. Earlier in the year we found a gift card in the shop. We are anxious to locate the owner. If you think it might be yours, please call into the shop.

CHILD’S “NITRO” BIKE FOUND Behind the Church. Contact the Parish Office: 045 865 327  office@blessington.info

Blessington Car Boot Sale St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 24th July 7am to 4pm Tea/Coffee. Indoor & Outdoor Spaces. Free Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Bargains Galore! Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072

Peter & Liam of the Hot House Flowers play the West Wicklow House on Monday 25th July. Ticket price of €40.00 includes a two-course meal. Details 045 865 214

West Wicklow Cancer Support July Monthly Drop in Evening Thursday 28^th July from 7.30pm to 9pm. In the Coimin Centre, Blessington. A Candle Making Tutorial evening hosted by Karen Allison of Crafty Craic Studios. A fun & creative evening learning about different techniques, oils & the history around candle making. All Welcome, No charge. Do come along & bring a friend. Enquiries: 087 4346004

THE 10 TOWN BUSK – Enda Kelly will busk his way through 10 towns in Co Wicklow in aid of Wicklow Hospice & Care Services. Kicking the event off in Blessington on Friday 29^th July from 6pm to 8pm in Market Square. Come along & enjoy this event & support a very worthy cause. Donations to the Hospice can be made on the night with Hospice Volunteers or to donate online look for ‘The 10 Town Busk’ Just Giving Page  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/wicklowhospice10townbusk

FIGHTING WORDS – Two free, fun-filled, creative writing workshops are taking place in Blessington Library on Saturday 6^th August. 10am to 12 noon: 7 to 9 years. 1pm to 4pm: 10 to 12 years

DESIGN YOUR OWN SUPERHERO with Alan Nolan. Join author & illustrator Alan Nolan as you learn how to draw a super-powered animal & design your very own superhero. Thursday 11^th August at 11amCall or email to book your spot 045 891 740  @wicklowcoco.ie

The Carers of those affected by Mental Illness meet on the 1st Monday each month (2nd Monday on Bank Holiday w/end) at 8pm in the Centre for Living on Carysford Ave, Blackrock, Co Dublin

Blessington Parish Office is open from 9am  to 1pm, Monday to Friday. Mass Cards & Gift Items available. Bookings for Mass Intentions. Newsletter Items. Call: 045 865 327 or Email:  office@blessington.info

FUEL STAMPS are a great way to help budget for your fuel costs. Start saving now towards your fuel bills during the winter months.  The Stay Warm Saving Scheme is an easy payment option plan which enables households to budget for their central heating oil & or solid fuel by saving €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps on the savings card & using the stamps to pay (in full or part payment) for fuel supplies. The Scheme is open to all households in the Blessington area and full details are available on the card. This initiative is in association with the Department of Communications Energy & Natural Resources. The €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps & Savings Card are only available from Hennessy’s Hardware and SVP Shop. 

Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 24^th July. For more details contact: Connie catholicgrandparents@gmail.com or 085 8704722.

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

The Summer Stars Reading Programme is kicking off this week & Running until 31st August in Blessington Library. All children who sign-up receive a free library bag & reading card to track their reading progress. At the end of the summer, there’s an award ceremony, certificate & medal for all participants. There are lots of events planned too!

Clothes Collection Supporting Friends of Calcutta (CHY No: 13218) on Tuesday July 26th from 10am-1pm. All items of wearable clothing, footwear, curtains most welcome and can be left at any stage that day close to the FOC sign in Church Car Park up to end of collection at 1pm. All enquiries to Michael Hopkins 087-9073074 who will be delighted to arrange a home Collection if requested.

Blessington AFC – The club are looking for players for the new season 22/23 for the following age groups. If interested, please contact the coaches listed below for the relevant age groups: U10 Boys Team (born 2013)  Contact Keith 085 211 8319 U10 Girls Team (born 2013) Contact Marie 087 7525877 U13D Team (born 2010) Contact Mick 087 8341371 U13A Team (born 2010)  Contact Ross 087 251 0084 U14 Team (born 2009) Contact Cathal 087 2356045 U15 Team (born 2008) Contact Ken 083 870 1926 U16A Team (born 2007) Contact Lar 087 2653519 U16B Team (born 2007) Contact Sean 086 1629756 U17 Team (born 2006)  Contact Paul 087 6706236 U18 Team (born 2005)  Contact Stephen 086 606 0677 Senior Saturday Team Contact Len 086 4066894

Baby Walker FREE to take away 087 362 6706

U – STORE – IT – HOLLYWOOD – Convenient Storage Units to Rent. Individual Lockups. CCTV on All Units. 15 X 10 and 25 X 15. Suitable for Furniture etc Call: 087 356 7601

Calling Lifeguards, Swimming Teachers & Assistant Swimming Teachers, Community Pool for West Wicklow & Swim Ireland need YOU! Swim Ireland launched the Pop-Up Pool initiative in May 2022 & are now recruiting for staff for Blessington. Part Time & Full-Time Positions Available. National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, Level 1 Assistant or Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification or equivalent required (If you don’t currently hold these qualifications or are awaiting a practical – please get in touch as Swim Ireland can support with training in these locations in the run up to the start of the programme!) Please send a CV or email queries to popuppool@swimireland.ie Please share this for those who wish to take a step on the ladder in the Leisure Industry!  https://www.swimireland.ie/news/vacancy-swimming-teachers-and-lifeguards-for-swim-ireland-pop-up-pool?fbclid=IwAR0OQFyQbLTxzOJZ_xHybfT9gGZOYfByunKZXmodCcfQ0IUxJ9mwSoPId10   Check out the pool!! https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1523724035862970368?s=12

The Office Shop Blessington Now have the full range of Back-To-School Stationery at reasonable prices. Special offers  on some school bags and pencil cases. Stationery Packs for St. Mary’s Junior & Senior Schools already made up. We can make up packs for all schools in the area. Feel free to drop in your list or email to  statbos@gmail.com

Available for dog walking or cat feeding while you’re away on holidays or working from home call 087 446 1082.

Peter & Liam of the Hot House Flowers play the West Wicklow House on Monday 25th July. Ticket price of €40.00 includes a two-course meal. Details 045 865 214

Job Vacancy R&H have vacancies for full time general operatives. Please email your CV to Sharon for further information   s.casey@rh-lenses.com

FOR SALE – Leafy, 5 Bed Home, including Garden Apartment and Bespoke Office. ‘Orchard View’, Kilteel, Naas, Co Kildare. W91 XRF9. €695,000 Tel: 01 2478851 Sales@LRE.ie  www.LRE.ie

Interior Designs by Elizabeth Creative, Unique, Personal. Please phone: 086 088 1806. Email: elizabethdoyle.ed@gmail.com

Very nice Self-Contained Private Office to let at Aran Centre from 1^st July. €115 per week all-in. Tel. 087 8175227.

Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714 (Greenleaf Garden Care)

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