Mass intentions in Blessington: Davie Ryall…RD

Saturday: Mary Smith…A , Nan Fitzsimons…RD

Sunday: Eileen Cox…(9th) …A  , Dec. Mem. Cox Family…REM, Shay Duffy…Birthday Rem,, Josephine (Jo) Byrne…1st A

We also Remember: Mary Ryan…A, Colm & Nuala O Donnell…A, Annie Doyle…A, Frank Sexton…A, Richard Hayes…A

Monday:  Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Rose Byrne…RD, Get Well Mass

Wednesday: Eucharistic Assembly

Thursday: Tom Wallace…A, Babs McEvoy…RD

Friday: Marie Manning…RD, Davie Ryall…A

 

Tuesday 12th September Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

Wednesday 13th 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 13th 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: Lacken: Tues 19th at 11am in the Church of Mount Carmel Valleymount: Tues 19th at 2pm  in St Joseph’s Church

Blessington Parish Lotto Numbers on 1st Sept :4,10,12,17. €25 Winner: Valerie Hamilton Next Jackpot €3,425

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

REELING BACK THE VALLEYMOUNT & BALLYKNOCKAN DAYS Take a trip down memory lane at our local heritage exhibition Valleymount Hall, Friday 8th Sept 7.30pm – 10pm. Saturday 9th Sept 11am – 4pm Sunday 10th Sept 11am – 4pm Refreshments * Raffle * Admission Free  (Donations welcome)

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.

The Ciarán Jones Golf presentation night takes place In the Avon on Saturday the 9th of September @ 9 pm the raffle will take place on the night also. All welcome.

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

NEWSLETTER AD

U – STORE – IT – HOLLYWOOD Convenient Storage Units to Rent, Individual Lockups, CCTV on All Units, 15 X 10 & 25 X 15, Suitable for, Furniture etc, Call: 087 356 7601

FLUTE LESSONS Available at Manor Kilbride Music School. Some instruments to loan. Enquiries to Maria 087

Yoga Classes in Blessington, Monday evenings 7:30pm starting in September, €50 for four classes (€15/class), Private one to one lessons available., Men’s chair yoga in Kilteel, Please book class in advance – Thank you!, Nancy Hickey – 087 639 1676 Qualified Yoga Instructor

Learn to dance in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, adult social ballroom and Latin classes commencing 4th & 7th September Blessington. No partner necessary For more information contact Adrienne 085 8404815 or email simply.dance.social@gmail.com

San Patrizio Italian restaurant at the West Wicklow House Blessington. Open Thursday to Sunday, for date night and all special occasions. Book now 045865214

Building & Roofing Contractor Available All Roof Repairs, Slates, Tiles, Lead Valleys, Velux Windows, PvC Fascia & Soffit, Extensions, AtticConversions & Renovations. All Work Guaranteed Niall Kearns 0862746969.

To Let Very nice self-contained private office to let at Aran Centre, Blessington opposite Aldi. €125 per week plus VAT. Contact Sean on 087 8175227.

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

Cleaner Wanted Blessington Area Contact 0876759543

Good homes wanted  for 10-week-old kittens. Phone 087 7569644

“Chair Yoga Classes” St Kevins Hall Every Monday 11am – 12pm Contact Patricia 086 0717384

Blessington Counselling & Psychotherapy – Mandy Downes MAPCP 085 134 9813 Specialist in CBT & Solution focused Therapy

Wicklow & Kildare Mental Health Services  Counselling & Psychotherapy. Aran Centre, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. For Bookings please contact, by phone: 089 274 4920 or e-mail: info@wicklowandkildarementalhealth.ie

Looking to upskill or do a new course? Blessington Further Education and Training Centre are now enrolling for Part Time courses in September:

• Digital Marketing
• Database Methods
• Early Leaning & Care
• Stage 1 – Childcare
• Care Skills & Care
• of the Older Person
• Horticulture Science
• Word Processing
• Tourism
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Business Administration
• Social Studies
• & many more… All courses are QQI certified in either Level 4 or 5 Contact: 045 891 099 – 086 850 3833 – 086 806 1569 or email karentownsend@kwetb.ie irenehayden@kwetb.ie

SeeThru Solution – Your Local Trustworthy Cleaning Service for Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Call Greg: 085 858 1850

Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior Phone: Damien 085 826 0431

Paying too much for SKY or Virgin Media? We Install or Repair Free to Air and Saorview! No more Bills! Call Billy 086 868 0053

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

Interior Designs by Elizabeth Creative, Unique, Personal. Please phone: 086 088 1806. Email: elizabethdoyle.ed@gmail.com

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, Regina or Gordon: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 / 087 249 5411 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

Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327

• 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

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 10am

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken – Mass Time: Saturdays 7.30pm

Parish Office: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday Tel: 045 865 327

Mass intentions in Blessington

Saturday: Mary & John Crickley…A, Julia Fitzgerald…A, Patrick & Christina Jordan …A, Peg & Mick Clarke…A, Mary & John Cruise…A

Sunday:  Mary Ann Flanagan…A, Peter Finnegan…A, Myles Wilson…2nd A

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Vigil Mass: William Brady…Birthday Rem, Private Intention

Tuesday: Birthday Mass, Cobbe Family Intentions

Wednesday: Christy Dempsey…A Peter Daly…Rd

Thursday: Blessington Deceased Mass Card List

Friday: Birthday Mass Hugh O Neill…Rd Aubrey Steedman…Rd

Monday 14^th August Feast of the Assumption Vigil Mass Blessington; 7.30pm

Tuesday 15^th August Feast of the Assumption Blessington: 10am, Valleymount: 10am.Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington.

Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers on 4^th Aug:1,3,28,30. €25 Winner: Deirdre McNamara. Next Jackpot €3,300.

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

Cemetery Sunday Baltyboys Sunday Aug 27th@3pm, As we have no caretaker for the grounds, some volunteers to carry out strimming work in the cemetery would be appreciated

West Wicklow Cancer Support Charity Music Night, Live music by Mark Browne, Saturday 19th August from 9am, Great Raffle Prizes. Come along and enjoy the craic n ceol at Cullens Lakeview Lounge Ballyknockan. Thank you for your continued support

Mass intentions in Blessington

Saturday: Noreen McMahon…RD. Paddy Power…Rd

Sunday:  Mary Tully…A, Peter McNabb…A, Eugene Quinn…1st Ann

We also Remember: Maureen & Thomas Cassidy…A, Simon Hopkins…A, Rebecca Hopkins…Rem, Maisie Hopkins…Rem

Monday:  Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday:  Intentions Mass, Get Well Mass

Wednesday: Francis O’Neill…RD , Intentions Mass

Thursday: Intentions Mass, Birthday Rem Mass

Friday:1st Friday of the month, Mass offered for all on the November List of the Dead

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

Cemetery Sunday Baltyboys Sunday Aug 27th@3pm, As we have no caretaker for the grounds, some volunteers to carry out strimming work in the cemetery would be appreciated

Valleymount Community Shed. Ladies n Gents we have our monthly wonderful music nights on Saturday 5 August at 7.30 pm reaching out to all local areas are welcome. Music n song not to be missed at the old stables Valleymount village. Raffle spot prizes galore. Light refreshments after the show.

Summer Dues Envelopes are now available in all our Churches to support the priests of the Diocese. You can take one as you visit the Church during the summer months and return to the Parish Office or to the collection boxes in the Church.

The 2023 Reek Sunday pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick will take place on Sun July 30th with masses every hour on the summit from 8am to 2pm. Confessions from 7.30 am. Details on Westportparish.ie

Congratulations to all involved in organising a successful visit by the Mayor of Castel del Maggiore for the proposed twinning of Blessington with Castle Del Maggiore which is located near Bologna in Italy

The committee and members of Blessington Men’s Shed would like to sincerely thank Deirdre Keogh for her fantastic donation of 600 Euro to our shed. We are most grateful for this donation and will go a long way to keeping our shed a viable part of the Blessington community. Once again, thank you Deirdre. You’re a star.

Songs & Tunes Session, Zellers of Lacken, Sunday 30th July 2023 6 to 8:30pm.  All listeners, singers, players very welcome. Any song/tune/style; any ability level; all ages. Just for fun! Bring a friend Info.: Fiona 083 8127317 lakesidesessions2@gmail.com

KIPPURE ESTATE  EDUCATION  CENTRE: Freelance work (Starting: September) Instructors needed, to work on a freelance basis. To instruct Leaving Cert students in field study work on rivers, guide them through the experiments in line with the syllabus and help them interpret what they record. Required: Qualification in some aspect of the sciences, geography, anthropology, outdoor education, forest school or related discipline. Own transport as we are 8km from  public transport. Must like the outdoors Good communication skills. Be reliable All training will be provided. For further information and to send CV, please contact: The Director of Education, M: 086-374 4488   or   email: eco@kippure.com

 

FUEL STAMP SAVING SCHEME 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. Start saving the €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps on the savings card and use the stamps to pay (in full or part payment) for fuel with the listed suppliers on the card. A new supplier to the scheme but not listed on the card is Tom Phibbs Fuels Tel: 01 2118469.  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 and Savings Card are only available from Hennessy’s Hardware and SVP Shop.

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.

Overeater Anonymous Naas is a voluntary – not-for-profit support group which helps anyone struggling with issues around food.This includes compulsive overeating as well as anorexia and bulimia. We work a 12-step recovery programme & are just like AA for people with food issues. All are welcome at our Naas meeting which takes place every Tuesday night at 7.30 pm. in Meeting Room 3, in the Parish Centre Ballycane RC Church in Naas.   For more info – call Noeleen 087 465 2098.

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

Summer Stars Reading Challenge is back for 2023 & running until 31^st August at Blessington Library. Summer Stars encourages children to keep up their reading in the summer months. All children who participate receive a reading card, pencil, bookmark, certificate & medal. This year there are great prizes for some of Wicklow’s best attractions including Clara Lara, Greenan Maze, Wicklow Gaol & Beyond the Trees. Suitable for children of all ages & it’s all completely free.

St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579

NEWSLETTER AD 

GAELSCOIL NA LOCHANNA seeking cleaner, (14 hours a week) and caretaker (10 hours a week), or person who could combine both for new school term. Please email the Principal priomhoidhoide@gaelscoilnalochanna.com with letter of application and two referees.

Yoga Classes in St Kevins Hall. Monday evenings @ 7pm. July 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th & 24^th €50 for 4 classes. Private one to one lessons available. Chair Yoga & Men’s Yoga coming soon. Please book in advance. Nancy Hickey: 087 639 1676 – Qualified Yoga Instructor

Blessington Community Employment Vacancies These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary.

Caretaker: Valleymount Hall.  Job Reference: CE CES 2287778. Duties will include, but not limited to: General light maintenance. Some cleaning duties. Painting. Assisting in general operations of the centre to include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 28/07/2023

Baltyboys Cemetery Caretaker Position: Job Reference: CES 2285255

Please contact us on 085-2523563 or martincahill@blessingtonce.ie  Please note *You must be in receipt of a social welfare payment for the last 12 months to qualify for these positions. * CE Rates Apply.

Blessington Counselling & Psychotherapy – Mandy Downes MAPCP 085 134 9813 Specialist in CBT & Solution focused Therapy

Wicklow & Kildare Mental Health Services  Counselling & Psychotherapy. Aran Centre, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. For Bookings please contact, by phone: 089 274 4920 or e-mail: info@wicklowandkildarementalhealth.ie

GARDENING – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc Phone Mark: 085 133 7714. Greenleaf Garden Care

Very Nice Self-Contained Private Office to Let at Aran Centre, Blessington (opposite Aldi)  €125 per week plus VAT.  Contact Sean on 087 817 5227.

Looking to upskill or do a new course? Blessington Further Education and Training Centre are now enrolling for Part Time courses in September:

• Digital Marketing
• Database Methods
• Early Leaning & Care
• Stage 1 – Childcare
• Care Skills & Care
• of the Older Person
• Horticulture Science
• Word Processing
• Tourism
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Business Administration
• Social Studies
• & many more… All courses are QQI certified in either Level 4 or 5 Contact: 045 891 099 – 086 850 3833 – 086 806 1569 or email karentownsend@kwetb.ie   irenehayden@kwetb.ie

Lady available for cleaning at weekend Blessington area only 089 9471410

Paragon Bathrooms Ensuite special includes. Wall & floor tiles – 18yds wall  & 3yds floor. Shower tray & door 80×80. Toilet & floor standing vanity unit. Sink & tap, LED Mirror €2,850

League Barbers in Blessington (which is located in the same building as Dunnes Stores & the Moody Rooster Café) are happy to announce that all our haircuts now cost €15 or less! For seniors & U14’s kids it’s even cheaper, all haircuts are max €10! No, this is not just a temporary offer, this price change is valid seven days a week! Pop in & see for yourself!

Septic Tanks Emptied & Digger Hire. Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 – 083 037 4750  lizmphibbs6@gmail.com  License no: NWCPO-21-12619-01

SeeThru Solution – Your Local Trustworthy Cleaning Service for Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Call Greg: 085 858 1850

Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior Phone: Damien 085 826 0431

Paying too much for SKY or Virgin Media? We Install or Repair Free to Air and Saorview! No more Bills! Call Billy 086 868 0053

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

Interior Designs by Elizabeth Creative, Unique, Personal. Please phone: 086 088 1806. Email: elizabethdoyle.ed@gmail.com

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

Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327

• 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

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 10am

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken – Mass Time: Saturdays 7.30pm

Parish Office: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday Tel: 045 865 327

Mass intentions in Blessington

Maven Lewis (RD) England

Saturday: Sean Corr…A, Nancy Keogh…. A, John & Maryann Gallagher (A)

Sunday:  Liz Lismore…. Months Mind, Kay Lennon…A , Brian Keogh…A(2nd)

Alan Clarke…A, Breda Williams…A, Ann Mellin…A, Hugh McKechnie…A

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Special Intentions, Special Intentions

Wednesday: Ann Mellin-A, Intentions

Thursday: Blessington Deceased Mass Card List

Friday: Emily Ferguson…A, Eddie Miley…. A

Blessington Parish Lotto: Numbers on 6th July: 5,6,7,18.   €25 Winner: Aine Moran.    Next Jackpot €3,175

Lacken church is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. To mark the feast, the novena prayer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be said at the end of mass.

Summer Dues Envelopes are now available in all our Churches to support the priests of the Diocese. You can take one as you visit the Church during the summer months and return to the Parish Office or to the collection boxes in the Church.

FUEL STAMP SAVING SCHEME 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. Start saving the €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps on the savings card and use the stamps to pay (in full or part payment) for fuel with the listed suppliers on the card. A new supplier to the scheme but not listed on the card is Tom Phibbs Fuels Tel: 01 2118469.  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 and Savings Card are only available from Hennessy’s Hardware and SVP Shop.

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.

Overeater Anonymous Naas is a voluntary – not-for-profit support group which helps anyone struggling with issues around food.This includes compulsive overeating as well as anorexia and bulimia. We work a 12-step recovery programme & are just like AA for people with food issues. All are welcome at our Naas meeting which takes place every Tuesday night at 7.30 pm. in Meeting Room 3, in the Parish Centre Ballycane RC Church in Naas.   For more info – call Noeleen 087 465 2098.

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

Summer Stars Reading Challenge is back for 2023 & running until 31^st August at Blessington Library. Summer Stars encourages children to keep up their reading in the summer months. All children who participate receive a reading card, pencil, bookmark, certificate & medal. This year there are great prizes for some of Wicklow’s best attractions including Clara Lara, Greenan Maze, Wicklow Gaol & Beyond the Trees. Suitable for children of all ages & it’s all completely free.

St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579

NEWSLETTER AD 

GAELSCOIL NA LOCHANNA seeking cleaner, (14 hours a week) and caretaker (10 hours a week), or person who could combine both for new school term. Please email the Principal priomhoidhoide@gaelscoilnalochanna.com with letter of application and two referees.

Yoga Classes in St Kevins Hall. Monday evenings @ 7pm. July 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th & 24^th €50 for 4 classes. Private one to one lessons available. Chair Yoga & Men’s Yoga coming soon. Please book in advance. Nancy Hickey: 087 639 1676 – Qualified Yoga Instructor

Blessington Community Employment Vacancies These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary.

Caretaker: Valleymount Hall.  Job Reference: CE CES 2287778. Duties will include, but not limited to: General light maintenance. Some cleaning duties. Painting. Assisting in general operations of the centre to include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 28/07/2023

Baltyboys Cemetery Caretaker Position: Job Reference: CES 2285255

Please contact us on 085-2523563 or martincahill@blessingtonce.ie  Please note *You must be in receipt of a social welfare payment for the last 12 months to qualify for these positions. * CE Rates Apply.

Blessington Counselling & Psychotherapy – Mandy Downes MAPCP 085 134 9813 Specialist in CBT & Solution focused Therapy

Wicklow & Kildare Mental Health Services  Counselling & Psychotherapy. Aran Centre, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. For Bookings please contact, by phone: 089 274 4920 or e-mail: info@wicklowandkildarementalhealth.ie

GARDENING – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc Phone Mark: 085 133 7714. Greenleaf Garden Care

Very Nice Self-Contained Private Office to Let at Aran Centre, Blessington (opposite Aldi)  €125 per week plus VAT.  Contact Sean on 087 817 5227.

Looking to upskill or do a new course? Blessington Further Education and Training Centre are now enrolling for Part Time courses in September:

• Digital Marketing
• Database Methods
• Early Leaning & Care
• Stage 1 – Childcare
• Care Skills & Care
• of the Older Person
• Horticulture Science
• Word Processing
• Tourism
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Business Administration
• Social Studies
• & many more… All courses are QQI certified in either Level 4 or 5 Contact: 045 891 099 – 086 850 3833 – 086 806 1569 or email karentownsend@kwetb.ie   irenehayden@kwetb.ie

Paragon Bathrooms Ensuite special includes. Wall & floor tiles – 18yds wall  & 3yds floor. Shower tray & door 80×80. Toilet & floor standing vanity unit. Sink & tap, LED Mirror €2,850

League Barbers in Blessington (which is located in the same building as Dunnes Stores & the Moody Rooster Café) are happy to announce that all our haircuts now cost €15 or less! For seniors & U14’s kids it’s even cheaper, all haircuts are max €10! No, this is not just a temporary offer, this price change is valid seven days a week! Pop in & see for yourself!

Septic Tanks Emptied & Digger Hire. Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 – 083 037 4750  lizmphibbs6@gmail.com  License no: NWCPO-21-12619-01

SeeThru Solution – Your Local Trustworthy Cleaning Service for Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Call Greg: 085 858 1850

Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior Phone: Damien 085 826 0431

Paying too much for SKY or Virgin Media? We Install or Repair Free to Air and Saorview! No more Bills! Call Billy 086 868 0053

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

Interior Designs by Elizabeth Creative, Unique, Personal. Please phone: 086 088 1806. Email: elizabethdoyle.ed@gmail.com

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

Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327

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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

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 10am

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken – Mass Time: Saturdays 7.30pm

Parish Office: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday Tel: 045 865 327

Mass intentions in Blessington

Saturday: John Geoghegan(A), Ray O’Donnell (A), John, Josephine & Joseph   McNamara (A), Teresa Ball (A)

Sunday: James Reid (A), Margaret & David Ryall (A), John Curran (A), Sally Egan (A)

We also Remember: Jackie, Denis, James, & Ellen Bohan (Rem), Larry, Mary & Mathew Lennon (A), Michael & Anne Mary Norton (Rem)

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Ray O’Donnell (A), Alice Reilly (RD)

Wednesday: Tony Langley (RD), Bromwyn Conroy (RD)

Thursday: Eddie Conroy (4th A), John & Nora Moran (Rem), Bridget McDonald (Rem)

Friday: 1st Friday of the month, Mass offered for all on the November List of the Dead

The Peter’s Pence Collection will be taken up this weekend Saturday & Sunday, July 1st & 2nd. This will replace the Share Collection.

Saturday 1^st July: Blessington: 6pm Mass  Confessions: after 6pm Mass

Sunday 2^nd July: Mass Times:  Blessington & Valleymount: 10am. Manor Kilbride: 11am, Crosschapel: 11.30am

Tuesday 4^th July: Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

Friday 7^th July: 1st Friday of the month, Mass offered for all on the November List of the Dead

Blessington Parish Lotto Numbers on 15^th June: 2,5,6,14. €25 Winner: Graham McKeown. Next Jackpot €3,100

Cemetery Sunday Templeboden on Sunday July 2^nd at 3pm. There will be no Mass in Lacken on Saturday 1^st July

Cemetery Mass in Manor Kilbride on Sunday 2nd July at 2pm

Summer Dues Envelopes are now available in all our Churches to support the priests of the Diocese. You can take one as you visit the Church during the summer months and return to the Parish Office or to the collection boxes in the Church.

Valleymount Community Shed are having a social night on Saturday. 29^th June at 7.30pm in the Stables. Music will be provided by local musicians. All are invited there will be a cuppa & sandwiches after. Hope you can make it along.

Open Day at Kildare Animal Foundation Kildare Town R51 YE00 Sunday 9^th July at 1pm Plants, Cakes stall, Bottle stall, Kiddies Games, Antiques, Crafts, Pet Gifts, Facepainting & much more. FREE ADMISSION. A lovely fun filled day for all the family. (NO dog visitors please as we have so many waiting to greet you at the shelter)

FUEL STAMP SAVING SCHEME 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. Start saving the €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps on the savings card and use the stamps to pay (in full or part payment) for fuel with the listed suppliers on the card. A new supplier to the scheme but not listed on the card is Tom Phibbs Fuels Tel: 01 2118469.  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 and Savings Card are only available from Hennessy’s Hardware and SVP Shop.

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.

Overeater Anonymous Naas is a voluntary – not-for-profit support group which helps anyone struggling with issues around food.This includes compulsive overeating as well as anorexia and bulimia. We work a 12-step recovery programme & are just like AA for people with food issues. All are welcome at our Naas meeting which takes place every Tuesday night at 7.30 pm. in Meeting Room 3, in the Parish Centre Ballycane RC Church in Naas.   For more info – call Noeleen 087 465 2098.

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

Summer Stars Reading Challenge is back for 2023 & running until 31^st August at Blessington Library. Summer Stars encourages children to keep up their reading in the summer months. All children who participate receive a reading card, pencil, bookmark, certificate & medal. This year there are great prizes for some of Wicklow’s best attractions including Clara Lara, Greenan Maze, Wicklow Gaol & Beyond the Trees. Suitable for children of all ages & it’s all completely free.

WANTED part-time grounds maintenance employee, 2-3 days per week. Training will be given. For more information contact Ken 086 834 4332

Yoga Classes in St Kevins Hall. Monday evenings @ 7pm. July 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th & 24^th €50 for 4 classes. Private one to one lessons available. Chair Yoga & Men’s Yoga coming soon. Please book in advance. Nancy Hickey: 087 639 1676 – Qualified Yoga Instructor

Blessington Community Employment Vacancies These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary.

Building Caretaker: Hollywood Community Centre. Job Reference: 2278006. Duties will include, but not limited to: Light maintenance. Admin duties. Cleaning. Painting. Assisting with general operations of the centre & this could include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health & safety. Flexible hours required due to the nature of the role to include after hours. Report to reception & or assigned committee member. Closing Date: 11/07/2023

Caretaker St. Kevin’s Centre. Job Reference: 2278008.  Duties to include, but not limited to: Light maintenance, general caretaking duties, painting, cleaning. Closing Date: 11/07/2023

Caretaker: Valleymount Hall.  Job Reference: CE CES 2287778. Duties will include, but not limited to: General light maintenance. Some cleaning duties. Painting. Assisting in general operations of the centre to include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 28/07/2023

Baltyboys Cemetery Caretaker Position: Job Reference: CES 2285255

Please contact us on 085-2523563 or martincahill@blessingtonce.ie  Please note *You must be in receipt of a social welfare payment for the last 12 months to qualify for these positions. * CE Rates Apply.

Blessington Counselling & Psychotherapy – Mandy Downes MAPCP 085 134 9813 Specialist in CBT & Solution focused Therapy

Wicklow & Kildare Mental Health Services  Counselling & Psychotherapy. Aran Centre, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. For Bookings please contact, by phone: 089 274 4920 or e-mail: info@wicklowandkildarementalhealth.ie

GARDENING – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc Phone Mark: 085 133 7714. Greenleaf Garden Care

Very Nice Self-Contained Private Office to Let at Aran Centre, Blessington (opposite Aldi)  €125 per week plus VAT.  Contact Sean on 087 817 5227.

Looking to upskill or do a new course? Blessington Further Education and Training Centre are now enrolling for Part Time courses in September:

• Digital Marketing
• Database Methods
• Early Leaning & Care
• Stage 1 – Childcare
• Care Skills & Care
• of the Older Person
• Horticulture Science
• Word Processing
• Tourism
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Business Administration
• Social Studies
• & many more… All courses are QQI certified in either Level 4 or 5 Contact: 045 891 099 – 086 850 3833 – 086 806 1569 or email karentownsend@kwetb.ie   irenehayden@kwetb.ie

Paragon Bathrooms Ensuite special includes. Wall & floor tiles – 18yds wall  & 3yds floor. Shower tray & door 80×80. Toilet & floor standing vanity unit. Sink & tap, LED Mirror €2,850

League Barbers in Blessington (which is located in the same building as Dunnes Stores & the Moody Rooster Café) are happy to announce that all our haircuts now cost €15 or less! For seniors & U14’s kids it’s even cheaper, all haircuts are max €10! No, this is not just a temporary offer, this price change is valid seven days a week! Pop in & see for yourself!

Septic Tanks Emptied & Digger Hire. Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 – 083 037 4750  lizmphibbs6@gmail.com  License no: NWCPO-21-12619-01