Issue 1436 January 15th 2023

Mass intentions in Blessington

Helen Curtis (RD) Drimnagh, Colm Maguire (RD) Temple Manor, Joan Byrne (RD) Dundrum, Dublin

Saturday: Kathleen Allen (Months Mind), Josephine Murphy (1st A), Sean Duffy (A)

Sunday: Dave & Lisa Chau (Months Mind), Helen Kennedy Lunden (A), Harry Murphy (A) James Ryan (A)

We also remember: Fr Paddy Byrne (Rem) Deceased Members of Geoghegan & Byrne Family (Rem)

Monday: Mass offered for the Sick & those in hospital

Tuesday: Jerry Beihl (1st A), Sean & Elizbeth O’Donnell (A), Maureen & Sidney Hambly (A)

Wednesday: Ross Jameson (RD), Paddy McEvoy (RD)

Thursday: Blessington Deceased Mass Card List

Friday: Living Intentions, Living Intentions

Saturday 14^th January: Mass times: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm. Confessions: After 6pm Mass in Blessington

Sunday 15^th January: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.

Tuesday 17^th January: Rosary & Holy Hour 10 to 11am in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

Acknowledgement – THE FAMILY OF THE LATE EDDIE MILEY would like to thank everyone most sincerely for their kind expression of sympathy on the sad sudden passing of Eddie.  We are so thankful to the First Responders who came to our assistance. Thank you to all who attended the wake, funeral mass & burial & to those who sent floral tributes, mass cards, letters & online condolences.  Thanks to Fr. Behan, Deacon Gerry & Clarkes Funeral Directors for their kindness & help to us.  Sincere thanks for the beautiful music & singing at the church, to Valleymount GAA for the guard of honour & also the grave diggers.  We would like to express our gratitude to all our family, friends & neighbours for the continued kindness & support.  As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

We are most grateful to all who have sent in Christmas Dues, there are still envelopes available if you would like to contribute to support all our priests.

The Parish Team would like to thank & congratulate all who were involved in the visit of the Wise Men last Sunday in Valleymount. It was a great community event & the weather was with us. Mass will be offered for your intentions. Fr. Richard.

Blessington Musical & Dramatic Society ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Thursday 12^th & Friday 13^th Jan 8pm. Saturday 14^th January at 2pm & 6pm. Sunday 15^th January at 2pm. Tickets on sale from The Office Shop & Next Door €12 per ticket. €10 each for Thursday’s show

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 12^th Jan: 10, 12, 23, 24. €25 Winner: Margaret O’Dwyer. Next Jackpot is €2,325

Blessington Walking Group meet every Monday & Thursday at 7pm at the Coimin Centre. If you would like company for a walk, please join us.

Lacken Naíonra Open for enrolments. ECCE & part-time places available. For information or to book a viewing, please contact 045 865 086.

Lacken National School are now accepting enrolment applications for the 2023/2024 school year. Also accepting enrolment applications for the 2023/2024

Early Intervention Class. Please email school@lackenns.com  or contact the school office on 045 865 086.

Confirmation Dates 2023

Thursday 27 April – Gaelscoil Na Lochanna – 11am

Thursday 8 June – Lacken NS -1pm

St Mary’s NS

Monday 12 June – Ms Heraghty’s Class – 1pm

Monday 12 June – Ms Nugent’s Class – 2.30pm

Tuesday 13 June – Mr Forde’s Class – 1pm

Tuesday 13 June – Ms Gilligan’s Class – 2.30pm

First Confession Dates 2023

Wednesday 8 February – Valleymount NS – 7.30pm

Thursday 9 February – Lacken NS – 1.30pm

Monday 27 February – St Mary’s NS – 7.30pm

Wednesday 1 March – No 1 School – 3.00pm

Wednesday 22 March – Gaelscoil na Lochanna

1st Communion Dates 2023

Saturday 6 May – Lacken NS – 11am

Saturday 13 May – St Mary’s NS – 10.30am

Saturday 13 May – St Mary’s NS – 12.30am

Sunday 14 May – Valleymount NS – 10.00am

Saturday 27 May – Gaelscoil na Lochanna – 11am

Sunday 28 May – No 1 School – time TBC

Valleymount Parent & Baby/Toddler Playgroup meets every Friday during school term from 9.30am to12 in Valleymount Hall. New parents most welcome. Pop in for a cuppa & a chat.

‘Good Morning Kildare’ Service provides a FREE friendly phone call on a regular basis to adults in their own home or place of residence.It is a friendly chat about everyday things e.g., Gardening, Cookery, Sport, TV, Pets etc. All calls are strictly private & confidential. All the phone operators are Garda Vetted. The service operates from 9.15am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday. ‘Good Morning Kildare’ supports Independent Living & Social Connection. The service is supported by the HSE, DEASP, An Garda Siochána. If you are interested in availing of this service or know somebody who would benefit, please contact 045-859037 / 045-870268 or E-mail: goodmorningkildare@yahoo.ie

West Wicklow Cancer Support 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, a blanket & a friend. Call: 087 4346004 or email westwicklow15@gmail.com

Beginners YOGA Classes. Starting 12^th January St. Mary’s Junior School, Blessington, Thursdays 7:30pm. Essential to book class in advance. Nancy Hickey – 087 639 1676. Qualified Yoga Instructor

Butter Mountain Golf & Leisure Club 2023 Membership Deals 7-Day €575 – 5-Day €475 – U25s – €360. All inclusive of fees – For more information. Email: hello@buttermountaingolf.ie Phone: 01 458 2622. Web: www.buttermountaingolf.ie

CHICKEN SITTER AVAILABLE! Planning a holiday? Experienced, reliable chicken keeper & poultry enthusiast available to look after your chickens/poultry! Own transport. Reasonable rates. 086 082 4216

FLUTE LESSONS At Manor Kilbride Music School. Beginner to Advanced level. Internationally renowned teacher & performer Lina Andonovska is offering one-on-one tuition in classical flute. She brings to her teaching the energy & enthusiasm that stems from leading a diverse & active performing career. New Term commences 23^rd January. Enquires:  087 965 6257 or info@manorkilbridemusic.com

Job Opportunities at VENTAC Blessington. Ventac design, manufacture & supply Acoustic Solutions for Commercial & Industrial Vehicle OEM’s. We have the following vacancies for Production Personnel at our Head Offices in Fitzwilliam House, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, W91 V972: General Operatives / Machine Operators. On-site Installer (2-3 years construction experience required) The successful candidate must be enthusiastic & able to work on their own initiative with good attention to detail. To apply, please email your CV & cover letter to hr@ventac.com