Newsletter 17th Sept 2023 Issue 1470

Mass intentions in Blessington Paddy Tyrrell…RD

Saturday: Eileen Kelly…A, Maisie Hopkins…A, Charles Doran…A, Catherine Doran…Rem, Patrick & Elizabeth Kelly…A, Sr. M Benignus & Sr Angela Kelly…A, John O Connell…1st A,, Denis O Connell Snr…34th A

Sunday:, Andrew Finn…RD, Eugene Carr…RD

We also Remember: Tom & Mary Tivnan…A, Willie Doran…A

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Bridie Hyland…RD, Patricia Quinn…RD

Wednesday: Eucharistic Assembly

Thursday: Blessington Deceased Mass Card List

Friday: Thank You Mass, Birthday Intention

Tuesday 19th September Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

Wednesday 20th Sept: Eucharistic Assembly will take place this morning and every Wednesday morning at 9.30am, in the Church of Our Lady, until further notice. The Eucharistic Assembly will be led by Deacon Gerry.

The Crosscare Annual Church Collection will be taken up at all Masses in the Archdiocese of Dublin this weekend, September 18th and 19th.

Pray & Play Group In the Coimin Centre on Wed 20th Sept From 2.45pm to 4.30pmFor children of all ages with their parents, grandparents, guardians. Contact Áine 0833798366or Call the office on 045365327

Blessing of the schoolbags: Blessington: St Marys Snr & Jnr, Monday 18^th Sept at 1.45pm in the Church of our Lady. Lacken: Tues 19^th at 11am. in the Church of Mount Carmel. Valleymount: Tues 19^th at 2pm in St Joseph’s Church

Blessington Parish Lotto Numbers on 7th Sept :11,13,25,28 €25 Winner: Mella Keogh Next Jackpot €3,450

I would like to thank you all for your continued support in these challenging times, it is greatly appreciated. Since the closure of Ulster Bank in the town, our standing orders have dropped off significantly. We now have a new Neighbourhood Collection account with AIB if you would like to renew your Standing Order or set up a new one, the account details are:

IBAN   IE10 AIBK 9332 3642 2314 05           BIC      AIBKIE2D

Donations can also be made through the Neighbourhood Collection envelopes which are available from the parish office ,Once again, may I thank all who support the parish through your donations and thank you for your generosity. With every blessing, Fr Richard

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 7.30—9.30pm at the Kare Centre, Blessington For more details please phone (087) 4352385 or (087) 2431499 www.choirbmc.com

The Car Boot Art Fair, Russborough, Sunday 17th September, 11am-4pm. Tickets on sale at russborough.ie

PUPPY RAISERS NEEDED Help to train a future Guide or Assistance Dog by fostering a puppy! This full-time volunteer role involves a pup living in your home from 9 weeks up to 14 months old. To find out more, please email pups@guidedogs.ie or visit www.guidedogs.ie.

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

Happy Faces will temporarily relocate to St Mary’s JS for September & there is limited sessional places available, please contact Catriona 085 128 1605 or email happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie

Ігрова група Valleymount Parent & Baby/toddler працює щочетверга протягом шкільного семестру з 09.30 до 12.00 у Valleymount Hall.  Щиро вітаються нові батьки.  Заходьте випити чашечку чаю та побалакати Valleymount Parent & Baby/Toddler Playgroup meets every Thursday during school term from 9.30am to 12 in Valleymount Hall. New parents most welcome. Pop in for a cuppa & a chat.

Tuesday Rural Bus Service to Naas & Newbridge. Your support is needed to keep this service open. This is ideal as a “shopping bus”. Adult return journey €3.50 & €1 for students. (a free service for many qualifying adults) Departs Blessington Bus Shelter at 10am via Naas to Newbridge (Whitewater Shopping Centre) Departs Whitewater at 1.45pm. Further info: Jane Auld 087 266 0616 or Pat Conlan 086 075 2072

Social Dancing. Enjoy an evening of dancing to The Gamblers Donard Community Hall Saturday 23rd September 9pm -12pm All welcome

Culture Night, 22nd September, only Blessington event with the highly acclaimed fiddler, Margaretha Mattsson of Swedish Choir fame. Margaretha has enthralled us with her music for over twenty years, so join us in the Men’s Shed (old library) at 5pm for this free event. Supported by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann. Phone Pat 0860752072.

Cleaner wanted for St Brigid’s National School in Manor Kilbride, 15 hours per week. Please send your application to applicationsmkns@gmail.com

Blessington Bridge Club resumes Monday 18th September at 7.30pm in the Kare Centre. All new players welcome

25yr old Ukrainian man needs a room under the ARP program. €800 per month, state paid.  Contact 087 7842300

For Sale Solid oak extendible table + 6 chairs 580 euro. Solid pine bed + 2 lockers 250 euro. Double pine Wardrobe and Drawer chest + mirror 150 euro. Contact 087 708 3209