Issue 1415 August 14th 2022

Mass intentions this week

Kathleen McKenna (RD) Glasgow, (Late of Ballyknockan)

Saturday 6pm: Una Connolly (RD), David Naughton (RD), Olwyn & Frank Langan (A), Millicent Jones (A)

Sunday 10am: Myles Wilson (1st A), Mary Ann Flanagan (A), Peter Finnegan (A)

We also Remember: Mr & Mrs Clarke

Monday: Mass offered for the Sick & those in Hospital

Tuesday: Thinking of You Mass Intentions, Special Intentions Mass

Wednesday: Christy Dempsey (A), Sheila Roche (A)

Thursday: Tom Phelan (RD), Jim Balfe (RD)

Friday: Special Intentions Mass, Special Intentions Mass

Mass Times this week

Saturday 13^th August: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm

Sunday 14^th August: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 11.15am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.

Monday 15th August The Feast of the Assumption

Mass times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 11.15am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.

Blessington Parish Office will be closed for the Holy Day, 15th August

Tuesday 16^th August: Holy Hour & Adoration 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady.

On Saturday 20^th August at 3pm we are holding an Ecumenical Prayer Service at St Columcille’s Church & Graveyard, Rathmore  to remember all those who are buried there, their families & friends. There will be light Refreshments afterwards. We will also be displaying any of the information we have discovered about the people buried in the graveyard & the rich history attached to the Church and Graveyard. All are welcome.

Bric-a-Brac Sale on Sunday 21^st August – 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Stables behind Valleymount Church.New & almost  new items for sale by donation towards improvements to Valleymount & Lacken Churches.

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 4th August: 3, 9, 20, 26. Weekly €25 Winner: Rose-Marie Nugent. Next Jackpot is €1550

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.

Blessington Bowls Club resume on Thursday 25^th August in St. Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. Guests are most welcome, why not come along and bring a friend.

Blessington Car Boot Sale St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 28th August 7am to 4pm Tea/Coffee. Indoor & Outdoor Spaces. Free Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Bargains Galore! Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072

Anam Cara South Dublin is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Monday 12^th September at 7:15pm in the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.

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. 

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!

Show kindness to unkind people. Forgive people who don’t deserve it. Love unconditionally. Your actions always reflect who you are.

Guitar Lessons. Private Tuition. Contact Greg: 086 275 2005

Carer Wanted For 2 hours on Saturdays and Sundays through an agency. Blessington area. Contact Deirdre: 087 905 2733

Cleaner Needed once a week for a 4-bed house in Blessington Orchard, please contact 087 412 0500

House Assistant required Paid position. We are coming from the United States to visit Ireland and will be renting a holiday home in the Blessington area for the month of September. We need help for the month with weekly grocery shopping, occasional dinner preparation, some cooking and clean up after dinner. Please contact Kate at kp.mackay@hotmail.com

Community Employment Job: Building Caretaker: St Kevin’s Community Centre. Job Reference: 2235231. This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Duties will include, but not limited to: General light maintenance. Some cleaning duties. Painting. Assisting in general operations of the centre to include keyholding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health and safety. Hall duties. Closing date: 23/08/2022. Please contact us on 085 252 3563 or martincahill@blessingtonce.ie Please note *You must be in receipt of a social welfare payment for the last 12 months to qualify for this position. *

Community Employment Job: Building Caretaker: Hollywood Community Centre. Job Reference: 2235257. This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Duties will include, but not limited to: Light maintenance, Admin duties, Cleaning. Painting, assisting with general operations of the centre & this could include keyholding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health and safety. Flexible hours required due to the nature of the role to include after hours. Report to reception & or assigned committee member. Closing date: 23/08/2022. Please contact us on 085 252 3563 or martincahill@blessingtonce.ie Please note *You must be in receipt of a social welfare payment for the last 12 months to qualify for this position. *

Treatment Room/Office Space available to rent at Method Physio. Contact aoife@methodphysiotherapy.ie   for more information.

Method Physio are starting 2 new classes at the end of August/Beginning of September…. Aqua Fit and Bone Health Classes. Aqua Fit will take place at the Pop-Up Pool coming to Blessington & is suitable for adults of all ages & fitness levels. Classes starting in the week beginning 12^th September. Bone Health classes are suitable for those with Osteoporosis /Osteopenia or those looking to improve bone health. Classes commence On 22^nd of August at All In Fitness Gym. All classes must be booked on our website at www.methodphysiotherapy.ie and go on sale the 14^th August. Any queries or difficulty booking contact us on 045 857 444

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 086 309 1829

Happy Days School of Performing Arts! Established in Blessington for over 27 years. Saturday Classes 10am to 12noon in Tramway Theatre, Blessington! Give Your Child the Confident Edge! Classes in: Speech and Drama, Dancing, Musical Theatre & Singing! + Optional Exams with the Leinster School of Music and Drama etc. Give your child a competitive edge and improve their communication skills in a fun filled atmosphere! For further information visit www.happydaysdrama.ie   Or email: happydaysdrama@gmail.com  or call / text Grainne 087 679 5470

VALLEYMOUNT COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL LTD. Looking for an Early Years Educator, Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week, starting Thurs 1^st Sept. Minimum Fetac Level 5/6 or equivalent required. Apply with CV and cover letter to preschoolpayroll@gmail.com  Closing date Friday 19^th Aug at 5pm. Please don’t hesitate to contact us by email with any queries.

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

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

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