Issue 1438 January 29th 2023

Mass intentions in Blessington

Maureen Roberts Carroll (RD) Westpark

Saturday: Lil Horan (A), Ray Daniels (A), Margaret Hayden (A), Gerard O’Hanlon (Birthday Rem)

Sunday: Liam O’Reilly (A), Ann O’Byrne (A)

We also remember

Monday: Mass offered for the Sick and those in hospital

Tuesday: Ann O’Byrne (A), Fr Kevin Lyon (RD)

Wednesday: Eileen Bungan (RD), Gus Hogarty (RD)

Thursday: Maura Spring (RD), Ann O’Donnell (RD)

Friday: 1st Friday of the Month, Mass will be offered for all on the November list of the dead.

Saturday 28^th January: Mass times: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm – 1^st Communion Preparation Mass. Confessions: After 6pm Mass in Blessington

Sunday 29^th January: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am Month’s Mind Mass for Fr Kevin Lyon at 11.30am in Crosschapel Church.

Tuesday 31^st January: Rosary & Holy Hour 10 to 11am in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

Wednesday 1^st February: Feast of St Brigid.

Thursday 2^nd February: Candlemas Day – Candles for use in the home will be blessed at our Masses.

Candles available from the Parish Office in advance of this Mass.

Friday 3^rd February 2023: Feast Day of St Blaise. Blessing of Throats will take place after Mass. 1^st Friday of the Month, Mass will be offered for all on the November list of the dead. Padre Pio Blessing will be available after this Mass.

In January, we pray with Pope Francis that educators may be credible witnesses who help the youngest and most vulnerable. May they teach fraternity rather than competition. ‘We want to be defenders of the identity and dignity of every individual and to teach young people to accept everyone without discrimination

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 19^th January: 5, 23, 26, 27 – €25 Winner: Seanna Pender. Next Jackpot is €2,375

We are looking for a good home for HARVEY & CLINTON Fr. Kevin’s cats. They are 3 years old, brothers, neutered, very friendly, house trained & used a cat flap in Crosschapel Parochial House. We really would love them to be homed together. If you think you can adopt them, please call: 089 437 5880

St Brigid’s N.S. Manor Kilbride are now accepting enrolments for all pupils wishing to start in September. Please contact the school office on 01 458 2550 for an enrolment form. St Brigid’s will also be having an open evening for all prospective students & their families on Thursday 2^nd February from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. All the staff look forward to seeing you there.

5^th & 6^th Class Primary Disco on Friday 27^th January in St Joseph Hall, Blessington 7pm to 10pm. Admission €10 paid at door. Crisps & drinks sold inside if they wish. Strict supervision at all times & all leaders are fully Garda vetted. More info on our Facebook page – Blessington St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee or phone 087 781 1691.  all proceeds go to this year’s fundraiser which is Community Pool for West Wicklow. Students from all Schools very Welcome!!!

885 – Local Link Kildare –  https://bustimes.org/ A daily Local Link Bus Ballymore, Blessington, Naas & Sallins Railway Station – by Jacobus. Info: Pat 086 075 2072

Blessington – Naas – Newbridge Link – TUESDAY ONLY as part of rural development, initiated by Wicklow Rural Partnership Development. Bus leaves from Blessington Bus Shelter at 10am via Naas to Newbridge Whitewater Shopping Centre. Returning at 1.45pm from the Centre. For Info Call: Jane: 087 266 0616 or Pat: 086 075 2072

Kilteel, St Brigid’s Art Festival present “From the Shoulders Down” Written & Performed by Richard Lynch. Embracing the humour & pathos in the life, times & labours of Patrick Joseph Mulpeter, P.J. for short B.L.A. (Builders Labourer Anonymous). Proud of his past & somewhat embittered by it, bewildered by the present & uneasy about the future. “Lynch not only wins his audience, he owns them” – Leinster Leader. Monday 6^th February at 8pm in Kilteel Community Centre. Tickets €10 Booking 087 791 4205

Always wanted to sing? – All Welcome – No Auditions. Blessington Millennium Choir are looking to recruit new members who love to sing. With mixed ability and experience, we aim to positively impact our community and as such regularly raise funds for organisations and participate in events. So, if you sing in the shower, you are the King or Queen of Karaoke or a keen amateur, come & join us. We meet every Tuesday evening 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Kare Centre, Blessington For more details please phone: (087) 4352385 or (087) 2431499  www.choirbmc.com

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Blessington & District Forum (BDF) will be held on the 13th February 2023 from 730pm to 9pm in the GP Room St. Marys Junior School Blessington. Members of the local community are welcome to attend on the night. For information and to register your attendance please email blessingtondistrictforum@gmail.com before February 10th

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.

Apprentice Carpenter and Labourer required for local builder. Candidates must have a strong work ethic. Call Sean: 087 2887924.

Would you like to work for McGreals Group? McGreals currently have the following opportunities: Full-time Health Care Advisors, Blessington & Newbridge – Part-time Beautician, Blessington – Full-time Managing Pharmacy Technician, Blessington – Full-time Pharmacists – Wicklow, Kildare, Westmeath, Meath. To apply for any of the roles, please send a copy of your CV to hr@mcgreals.ie

Wellness Festival, Sunday 12^th February, 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

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