Sunday 5^th March: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am – (1^st Communion Preparation Mass) Crosschapel Church: 11.30am

Tuesday 7^th March: Rosary & Holy Hour 10 to 11am in Blessington

Wednesday 8th March: “A TIME OF HOPE” LENTEN TALKS at 7.30pm Mass every Wednesday during Lent in Church of Our Lady Blessington Week 3 Wed 8^th March Carmel Dillon, Principal St Mary’s JS FAITH IN SCHOOL

DIOCESAN COLLECTION FOR TURKEY & SYRIA – Thank you to all who gave so generously in the Church Collection last weekend. Donations from Blessington, Crosschapel & Manor Kilbride came to €4,810, from Valleymount & Lacken €1,150 and Eadestown & Kilteel €1,835

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Children’s Church is returning! 6pm Mass on Saturday 11^th March in Blessington

Friday 3^rd March: 1st 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. If the sick or housebound wish to receive Holy Communion in their home, please call the Parish Office to arrange – 045 865 327.  The visits take place on the First Friday of the Month.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: Ecumenical Service at 10am in Church of Our Lady Blessington. ALL WELCOME

Wednesday 1^st March: “A TIME OF HOPE” LENTEN TALKS at 7.30pm Mass every Wednesday during Lent in Church of Our Lady Blessington. Week 2 Wed 1^st March Ger Gallagher, AMRI Communications – SPORT & FAITH.

Parents & Children welcome to join us every Wednesday for “Pray & Play” from 2.45pm in the ‘Crying Room’ Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Prayer time, Play time & Music. Refreshments afterwards.

Friday 3^rd March: 1st 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. If the sick or housebound wish to receive Holy Communion in their home, please call the Parish Office to arrange – 045 865 327.  The visits take place on the First Friday of the Month.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: Ecumenical Service at 10am in Church of Our Lady Blessington. ALL WELCOME

Archbishop Farrell has asked for a Diocesan Collection to be taken up in support of the people of Turkey & Syria affected by the devastating earthquakes. The Collection will take place this weekend & will replace the SHARE collection. The donations will be channelled through Trócaire, who are working with partners in the affected area. They have the capability to ensure that any funds raised in Ireland will be managed appropriately to meet the needs of those most badly affected.

Saturday 25^th February: Mass times: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken 7.30pm. Confessions: After 6pm Mass in Blessington

Sunday 26^th February: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel Church: 11.30am

Blessington Parish Office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm. Call 045 865 327 – email: office@blessington.info

Daily Mass Times: Manor Kilbride – 9am, Blessington – 9.30m