Issue 1421 September 25th 2022
Mass intentions this week
Saturday 6pm: Nuala McMulkin (1st A), Eddie Butler (A)
Sunday 10am: Tom McGreal Snr (A), Ann Linnane (A), Bernard Kilbride (A), Jimmy Gallagher (A)
We also Remember: Bill McDonald (A), Rose Hastings
Monday: Mass offered for the Sick & those in Hospital
Tuesday: Debbie Jervis (A), David Power (A)
Wednesday: Thanksgiving Mass, Birthday Intentions
Thursday: Blessington Deceased Mass Card List
Friday: Intentions Mass, Intentions Mass
Mass Times this weekend:
Saturday 24th September: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm
Sunday 25th September: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 11.15am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.
Tuesday 27th September: Holy Hour & Adoration 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady.
The Season of Creation
CARE OF THE EARTH – Evening of Prayer & Reflection. Monday 3rd October at 8pm in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. ALL WELCOME.
BLESSING OF OUR PETS & ANIMALS in the Car Park of Church of Our Lady, Blessington on Saturday 1st October at 3pm
Evening of Prayer & Reflection for Readers of the Word on Thursday 6th October at 7.30pm in the Coimin Centre, Blessington. Facilitated by Rosemary Lavelle
Dear Parishioners, in response to the current & ongoing financial crisis, we have decided to cut-back on our light & heating in Blessington Church. With this in mind, we will close the Church at 5pm from Tuesday 4th October onwards. The Rosary & Holy Hour which normally takes place on a Tuesday evening will move to Tuesday morning from 10am to 11am. Fr Richard
West Wicklow Cancer Support welcomes you to our September Drop-in Evening. This is an evening of Mantra Meditation with Gemma Deeney. Join us Thursday 29th September, Coimin Centre Blessington at 7.30pm. Bring your own cushion, blanket & a friend. No charge, spaces available, just come along on the evening. Please contact us on 087 434 6004 if you have any enquiries. Looking forward to a lovely evening
St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 23th September: 5, 6, 22, 29. €25 Winner: Catherine Kehoe. Next Jackpot is €1800
Naas, Sallins, Two Mile House Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. In the Church of Our Lady & St David, Naas. Fri 30th Sept to Sat 8th October The theme of our Novena is “A Synodal Journey: Walking together in Faith with Hope” At Mass each evening our guest speaker will speak about their work, faith journey & how their faith strengthens them in their ministry & work. (See poster in porch for list of speakers)
VALES AROUND CLOUGHLEA MINI FESTIVAL 2022 “From The Shoulders Down”, drama, depicting the life & times of fictional builder’s labourer PJ Mulpeter. Written & performed by Richard Lynch, in Manor Kilbride Community Hall on Sunday 16th October at 12 noon. Tickets €10. Refreshments available. To Book contact oldkilbride@gmail.com or 087 965 6257 Presented by Kilbride & Lakeside Music Committee along with Glen Heste Pure Mile.
Men’s Shed – St Joseph’s Valleymount: We are setting up a Men’s Shed in the building known as the Stables, at the side of the Parochial House Valleymount. We will be open two days a week Monday & Friday 10.30am till 1pm. Our first project will be to set up a market garden in the grounds. You are invited to get involved with this project or if you just want to drop in for a cuppa and a chat. To launch this opening, we are having a social night on Saturday 24th September at 7.30pm in the Stables. Music will be provided by local musicians. All are invited, there will be tea & sandwiches on the night. Hope you can join us!
Donard Glen Variety Concert Saturday 1st October at 8pm. €10 per adult, €5 per child. Raffle on the night. All proceeds to Donard Community Hall.
Culture Night at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland on Friday 23rd Sept from 7pm to 9pm. Free event in celebration of our Culture, in the beauty of St. Mary’s Church of Ireland. (Our thanks to the Archdeacon) With special guests: MACA – courtesy of Blessington Comhaltas (Members of Anuna, Riverdance) and The Millennium Choir. For further Info call: Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072 or Barbara Nolan: 086 104 2533.
Escorted Pilgrimage to Knock 12th October 2022. €599 pp sharing. Price includes 4 nights in Knock House Hotel, full board. All entertainment & excursions included. Day trips to Westport, Ballintubber Abbey, Croagh Patrick, Fr. Peyton Centre & National Museum. Single supplement €100. Contact Patricia on 087 1890 236 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com
The National Maternity Hospital – Annual Remembrance Service will take place on October 9 at 3pm in St Andrew’s Church, Westland Row. Contact chaplainber@nmh.ie with enquiries.
Free Parenting Programme Tusla, Child & Family Agency will host a Parents Plus Parenting Programme for parents of Primary School Children in Blessington Library. The programme will run over 8 Wednesdays 10am to 12 noon from Wednesday 5th October. For further information & to book a place please contact: Bridie Clancy: 086 380 7917 Email: bridie.clancy@tusla.ie
West Wicklow Cancer Support. Our group hosts a weekly Mindful soundbath Meditation with Gemma Deeney on Wednesdays at 11.15am 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. Contact us on 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com
Further Education & Training Centre Blessington Courses starting September 2022. Office Skills, EBusiness, Tourism, Childcare, Healthcare, Horticulture, Employment Skills, SNA Learn new skills or brush up on old skills. Please contact Irene Hayden 086 806 1569 or Karen Townsend 086 850 3833 for more details. Are you interested in Art, Gardening, Computers, or IT? Morning & evening classes are starting in mid-September. For more information, please drop into the Centre or call 045 891 099.
FUEL STAMPS are a great way to help budget for your fuel costs. Start saving now towards your fuel bills during the winter months. The Stay Warm Saving Scheme is an easy payment option plan which enables households to budget for their central heating oil & or solid fuel by saving €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps on the savings card & using the stamps to pay (in full or part payment) for fuel supplies. The Scheme is open to all households in the Blessington area and full details are available on the card. This initiative is in association with the Department of Communications Energy & Natural Resources. The €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps & Savings Card are only available from Hennessy’s Hardware and SVP Shop.
Blessington AFC are looking for players born in 2008 & 2009 to join their exciting under 14 and under 15 squads. Training: Monday & Wednesday (2009) Training: Tuesday & Thursday (2008). Matches every Saturday (2009) & Sunday (2008). Please call 083 870 1926 for info.
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
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Mick’s Mobile Auto Cleaning – Call or text for best service & rates around. Visit my page on Facebook for pictures & reviews. Phone 086 371 2328
SeeThru Solution – Your Local Trustworthy Cleaning Service for Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Call Greg: 085 858 1850
Very Nice Self-Contained Private Office to let at Aran Centre from 1st September 2022. €115 per week all-in. Tel. 087 817 5227.
Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior Phone: Damien 085 826 0431
New BRÍ Coffee & Health Bar Located at High Definition Fitness (Across From Aldi). Open Mon – Fri 6am-12pm & 5pm-9pm Sat/Sun 10am-2pm. For Drive Thru, Sit In & Take Away Coffees/Treats & Smoothies.
Guitar Lessons Private Tuition. Contact Greg: 086 275 2005
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Local Builder Available – All services under one roof, Windows & Doors, Plumbing, Tiling, Roofing, Plastering, Electrical, Carpentry, Insulation. All levels of construction services available. Fully registered. Call Paul 086 309 1829
U – STORE – IT – HOLLYWOOD – Convenient Storage Units to Rent. Individual Lockups. CCTV on All Units. 15 X 10 and 25 X 15. Suitable for Furniture etc Call: 087 356 7601
Interior Designs by Elizabeth Creative, Unique, Personal. Please phone: 086 088 1806. Email: elizabethdoyle.ed@gmail.com
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714 (Greenleaf Garden Care)
BLESSINGTON Airport Taxi Plus, Hospital and City Run’s, Standard Taxi €87 one way, Large 7- Seater €97 one way. All other Runs prices on the meter. Call Richard: 087 255 7993
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Noel Nolan – Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
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- PARISH INFORMATION
Church of Our Lady, Blessington – Mass Times: Saturday 6.00pm. Sunday 10.00am
Weekdays: Monday to Friday 9.30am – Fr. Richard Behan PP. Tel: 045 865327
Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Crosschapel – Mass Times: Sundays 11.30am
Weekdays: Monday to Saturday 10.00am – Archdeacon Kevin Lyon. Tel: 045 865215
St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride – Mass Times: Sundays 11.00am
Weekdays: Monday to Friday 9am – Fr. Paraic McDermott C.S. Sp., Tel: 01 4582154
St. Joseph’s Church, Valleymount – Mass Times: Sunday 11.15am.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken – Mass Time: Saturdays 7.30pm
Parish Office: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday Tel: 045 865 327