Issue 1427 November 6th 2022

Mass intentions this week

Mary Flanagan (nee Ward) (RD) Finglas

Saturday 6pm: Eugene Keogh (A), Chris Enright (1^st A), Eugene Keogh (A), Michael Byrne (A), Margaret Byrne (Rem), Frankie Keogh

Sunday 10am: Christy Miley (A), Maurice Mahon (RD)

We also Remember:

Monday: Mass offered for the Sick & those in Hospital

Tuesday: Peggy Mulvaney (RD), David Magee (RD)

Wednesday: Get Well Intentions, Special Living Intentions

Thursday: Winifred Keating (RD), Geraldine Campbell (RD)

Friday: Jimmy & Patty Hughes (A), Patricia Mahon (A)

Saturday 5^th November: Mass times: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm

Confessions: After 6pm Mass in Blessington

Sunday 6^th November: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.

Saturday 5^th & Sunday 6^th Remembrance Ceremonies at the weekend Masses in Lacken & Valleymount. Candles will be lit in memory of all our deceased family members & friends.

Tuesday 8^th November Rosary & Holy Hour 10 to 11am in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

Valleymount & Lacken Private Members Draw – Winners for recent draw held on Sunday 30^th October: Bridie & James McDonnell, Sharon & Mick Nolan, Sylvia & Liam Kavanagh, Mary & Seamus Kavanagh, Marie & Johnny Brophy

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers: 3rd November: 1, 4, 7, 14 – €25 Winner: Jean Roche. Next Jackpot is €2,000

In November We Remember – On our Parish Sacramental Website, we have a link to submit prayer requests for our relatives & friends who have died  www.blessingtonparishes.com Prayers offered during Evening Prayer

November List of the Dead. Envelopes are now available in all the Churches and can be returned to the Parish Office or in the collection boxes/bags during the month of November. Masses will be offered on the 1st Friday of every month throughout the year.

Community Pool for West new term swim lessons at the Swim Ireland Pop-Up Pool in Blessington on sale. Swim lessons for all ages (children & adults) and levels will run from the week starting November 7^th till the week finishing December 16^th. For details & booking visit: www.westwicklowpool.ie  Book online through Swim Ireland

West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival Winter Weekend 11^th to 13^th November. Last’s year’s inaugural Winter Weekend of chamber music was such a success that our friends in the West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival have decided it’s here to stay! There are four wonderful concerts to enjoy in Russborough’s stunning Salon over the weekend & booking is now open. Choose from concerts featuring leading Irish & international artists include Róisín Walters (violin), Paul Grennan (cello), Fiachra Garvey (piano), Tai Murray (violin), Silke Avenhaus (piano), Elizabeth Llewellyn (soprano) & Simon Lepper (piano). Tickets can be purchased directly from www.westwicklowfestival.com

Six-week Christmas Themed Gardening Course: Fridays 9:30am to 12 noon 11^th November to 16^th December Blessington Further Education Centre. Further Information: 045 851 494 or 086 846 2771 abeblessington@kwetb.ie

Origins Foster Care are urgently looking for foster carers in the Blessington area.  www.originsfostercare.ie For Information call or text 087 052 9749 one of our team will get back to you

 “You Don’t Need Irish to Send Your Child to The Gaelscoil!” Gaelscoil na Lochanna is accepting places for the school year 2023-2024 from now up to 21^st December. Parents will be notified of places on 13^th January & will have to 27^th January to accept the place. There are 31 places available. Tá an fógra bliantiúl maidir le ligean isteach fógraithe anois ar www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com  mar aon le foirm iontrála. Spriocdháta dona hiarratais ná 21ú Nollaig agus cuirfear tuistí ar an eolas ar an 13ú Eanáir. Beidh ar thuistí/chaomhnóirí an áit a chinntiú roimh/ar an 27ú Eanáir 2023.Tá 31 spás sna Naíonáin ar fáil (más chuí). View the Annual Admissions Notice & access enrolment forms on the school website www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com “Gaelscoil na Lochanna will have an Open Night on  7^th December at 7:30pm  in the Gaelscoil for any parents interested  in joining the Gaelscoil”. Follow us on Instagram #gsnalochanna

Collection for the Capuchin Day Centre for the Homeless Saturday 19th November – Lakeshore Striders A.C annual charity collection for the Capuchin Day Centre for the Homeless will run for its 7^th year & will take place on Saturday 19^th November at the entrance foyer to SuperValu Blessington (back entrance at carpark) from 12pm to 3pm. Items in high demand by the centre include nappies, baby formula, baby food, toiletries (shampoo, shower gel, deodorant, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc), hats, socks, gloves, scarves as well as long life foods such as canned items. Please note: all items must be new & unopened & food must be in date.  Cash donations also accepted on the day.  For further information call Edel on 087 961 8337 or please email lakeshorestriders@gmail.com

Anam Cara South Dublin, support for bereaved parents, is holding it’s monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Monday 14^th November at 7:15pm in the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght. This event is free & 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.

Are you a Bridge Player? If so, you are welcome to join Blessington Bridge Club. Resuming on Monday 17^th October & subsequent Mondays other than Holiday Mondays  at the KARE Centre which is located off the Blessington By-Pass. Ample car parking. Play begins at 7.30pm

Parent & Toddler Group in St Kevin’s Hall every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10am to12pm €4 per family per day

Blessington Bowls Club – Thursday at 7.30pm in St. Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. Guests are most welcome, why not come along and bring a friend.

The Blessington Fencing Club Spaces available in the 8-11yrs Beginners Class in St Kevin’s Hall – Fridays 5pm. Only comfortable clothing & runners are needed. Pop in & watch or participate in a free trial lesson. We have a great mixed group of children. Some children don’t enjoy traditional team sports or battle in some way. Every child can be taught to fence. Adult Beginner Classes  starting on Tuesday evenings. Give us a call if you would like to try. Call Lee: 087 676 4183

West Wicklow Cancer Support Our group hosts a weekly Mindful soundbath Meditation with Gemma Deeney on Wednesdays at 11am in the Primary Care Centre Blessington. No cost, open to all. Do bring your own cushion, blanket & a friend. If your life has been impacted by cancer through a diagnosis, a family member, friend, or carer we are here for you. Call: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com

Wellness Festival, 20^th November From 11am to 6pm, Lake Shore Village, Blessington, presented by Lake Shore Wellness Centre, in collaboration with The Avon & Rise Nordic Spa. Full schedule of experiential talks & workshops – meditations, drumming, sound baths, wellness talks, cacao, breathwork & movement.  Mini Treatments, Outdoors Hot Tubs, Sauna and a Holistic Market also available. Tickets are just €30, book on www.lakeshorewellnesscentre.com

Catering Services for all occasions in your home or the venue of your choice. Weddings, Communions, all family or corporate occasions. 045 865 214 Info@cateringservices.ie

HAVE YOU A ROOM TO RENT? Quiet single professional male seeks room to rent. In the village if possible. Please text 087 239 0308 for further details.

IRISH GRINDS for 1^st / 2^nd and 3^rd years. Fun!! Progress guaranteed. Phone Carmel: 086 248 4695.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED in walking distance of Blessington Town.  eb@black-pearl-offshore.ie

New Bri Coffee & Health Bar Located at High Definition Fitness (Across From Aldi) Open Monday to Friday 6am to 3pm –  Saturday & Sunday 10am to 2pm. Open for Drive Thru, Sit In & Take Away Coffees / Treats & Smoothies.

Glenmore Kennels & Cattery – Glenmore, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare. W91 EC89. 087 276 1106 – 086 241 7497 – 045 865 559. Open all year round. Heated Kennels. Special diets catered for.

SeeThru Solution – Your Local Trustworthy Cleaning Service for Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Call Greg: 085 858 1850

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

Guitar Lessons Private Tuition. Contact Greg: 086 275 2005

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