Issue 1381 November 21st 2021
Mass intentions this week:
Robert (Bob) Snr. Cullen (RD) Manor Kilbride, Jimmy Neary (RD) USA
Saturday 6pm Mass: Helen Dardis (A), Deceased Members of the Dardis Family, Nelly Carroll (A), Larry Lennon (Birthday Rem), Mary & Matthew Lennon (A), Mary Norton (A), Rita Jameson (A)
Sunday 10am: Michael Quigley (1st A), Bridie Coughlan (A), Jim Crampton (30th A)
We remember the following: Elizabeth Coogan, Winnie Hayes, Michelle Pender, Winnie Hayes, Billy Sargent, Nora Shirran, Patrick Mullaly, Agnes Twyford.
Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Elizabeth Coogan (2nd A), Rita Hamilton (RD)
Wednesday: Patrick Nolan (RD), Christy Miley (RD)
Thursday: Sharon O’Brien (Birthday Rem), Birthday Mass Intentions, Robert O’Hara (A)
Friday: Mass for all on the Blessington Deceased Mass Card List
►Saturday 20th November: 6pm Mass in Blessington, 7.30pm in Lacken.
►Sunday 21st November: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount.
►Tuesday 23rd November: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington
November Monthly Envelopes can be dropped into the Parish Office, Post Box in Church or to the collection boxes at Mass. Many thanks to all contributors for your continued support.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul continues to support those seeking assistance. Many families helped, are faced with daily impossible choices, but at this time of year these impossible choices get harder; to put oil in the tank or for those essential Christmas gifts. This year, more than ever, your help is needed to make sure that children & families have what they need to share in the magic of the season. The Annual Church Collection will be held on Sunday 11th December, to raise funds for those who are struggling to manage this Christmas.
November List of the Dead. Envelopes available in the Church. Masses offered on the 1st Friday of every month throughout the year.
St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers on 11th Nov 5, 17, 21, 26: Weekly winner of €25 was John Paul Moran. Next week’s jackpot is €1525 www.blessingtonparish.ie https://www.ourparishfundraiser.ie/parish/blessington
Congratulations to Blessington Senior Football team beginning their Leinster Campaign on Sunday, 21st November @1pm in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford
The Annual Senior Citizens Draw which is held in Hennessy’s Public House is unfortunately being cancelled again this year due to the high Covid cases. We would like to wish all our supporters & sponsors a very happy & safe Christmas & New Year. We will see you all in 2022. Tom, John, Barry, Tara Karen, Edel, Lilly, Bernadette and Geraldine.
COMMUNITY POOL FOR WEST WICKLOW are delighted to be returning to Russborough House & Park with our Outdoor Christmas Market from 12pm to 4pm on December 11th. With over 30 stalls from local artists, crafters & artisans located in the Hippodrome & East Courtyard you are sure to find the perfect gift for your loved ones this Christmas. Pick up some festive treats to enjoy in the wonderful surroundings of Russborough House and Park or bring them home with you to share later. A trip to our Outdoor Christmas Market would not be complete without visiting Santa in the Hippodrome! Tickets for Santa can be purchased on the day and will be €5 per child. Children will receive a selection box from Santa and all proceeds will go towards our campaign for a pool for West Wicklow! Please note that this is a cash only event and there are no ATM facilities on site. This is an outdoor event so we advise all guests to dress appropriately for the weather & request that all Covid 19 guidelines are adhered to. We hope to see you all there!
Due to the worsening situation with Covid 19, the organisers of the Donard Glen Community Talent Show have decided to postpone the event until the spring.
Collection for the Capuchin Day Centre for the Homeless Saturday 27th November – Lakeshore Striders A.C. Annual Charity Collection for the Capuchin Day Centre for the Homeless will run for its sixth year and take place on Saturday the 27th of November at the back entrance to Super Valu, Blessington from 12pm to 3pm. Items requested by the centre include toiletries: shampoo, shower gel, deodorant, razors, toothpaste, tooth brushes, etc, nappies, baby wipes, baby food and formula, hats, socks, gloves, scarves as well as canned foods such as beans, peas, fruit etc. Please note all items must be new & unopened. Cash donations also accepted on the day. For further information please email lakeshorestriders@gmail.com or call Edel on 087 961 8337
“West Wicklow Cancer Support” Weekly Mediation with Gemma Deeney continues on Wednesdays at 11.15am in the Primary Care Centre Blessington. Call: 087 4346004 or email: westwicklow15@gmail.com to book a place as numbers are restricted. All Covid health & Safety measures are in place. Do bring your own blanket & pillow. “The best cure for the body is a quiet mind”
Santa Returns as Blessington <<LIGHTS UP>> Christmas 2021. Despite the challenges of the past nearly-two years, Blessington & District Forum continues to provide festive cheer in Blessington with the town’s regular Christmas Lights & Tree.nThis year’s great news is that Santa will be arriving on Saturday 27th November at 12:30pm in the Square, Blessington to meet all the boys & girls and he will turn on the lights at 5.30pm. As the Forum’s usual fundraising was hit by COVID-19, we are looking for donations to keep the lights twinkling in Blessington over Christmas. As always, our Blessington Lights Up Christmas (BLUC) Committee is hard at work, but it is a huge task & every donation counts. Last year’s €3,965 GoFundMe total was the main source of Blessington’s lighting up funds for 2020. The Forum & BLUC hope do as well or better with this year’s GoFundMe project, which can be found at https://tinyurl.com/vr877rza See our Facebook page for updates
New weekly events running in Blessington Library. Spaces are limited so please book to avoid disappointment. TUMMY TIME: Thursdays – 11.30am. For babies who haven’t started to crawl yet. Babies can play beneath the beautiful light projections of Tovertafel. TODDLER TIME: Fridays – 11.30am Song, movement and rhymes for toddlers. Suitable for children aged 1 – 3-year-olds.nCHILDREN’S STORY-TIME: Sat 11.30am. Join us for some tall tales and fun stories. Suitable for children aged 3 – 6-year-olds
St Brigid’s N.S. Manor Kilbride is now accepting enrolments for the next school year, 2022 – 2023. To enrol your child, please call Charlotte in our school office on, 01 458 2550 or find the enrolment documents on our school website http://manorkilbridens.scoilnet.ie/blog/ We hope to hold our Open Evening in February, which will give prospective parents & parents of children already attending, a chance to have a look around our lovely school.
Thank you to all parishioners who have donated through our online donation facility so far. You can donate by simply visiting https://blessingtonparish.ie/ and click on the Donate button.
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
- NEWSLETTER ADS
Carer Available to help out with care of elderly in their own home. Can do day or night shifts. Phone 087 986 2988
Chair Yoga Breathing, Movement & Relaxation. 10.45am every Tuesday in the Coimin Centre, Phone Patricia: 086 071 7384
Employment Opportunities at VENTAC Blessington – Ventac design, manufacture and supply acoustic solutions for Commercial and Industrial Vehicle OEM’s. www.ventac.com We have the following opportunities at our Head Offices in Fitzwilliam House, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, W91 V972:
- Manufacturing Technician
- Manufacturing Design Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
Experience in Autocad 2D or Solid Works preferable. The successful candidate must be able to work on their own initiative with good attention to detail.
- Installation Technician
Experience in building construction and carpentry is an advantage. The successful candidate must be able to work on their own initiative with good attention to detail. Experience preferable but not essential as training will be provided. See full job descriptions at https://ventac.com/careers/ To apply for any of the above roles please email your CV and cover letter to hr@ventac.com
INVISIO – VACANCY: LEARNING SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR – Based in Blessington, Invisio provides workshop facilitation, training and coaching to a wide range of organisations. We are looking for a part time administrator to support our Learning Coordinator, Facilitators and Directors in handling bookings, preparing materials, general administration duties to provide an exceptional service to our clients. The ideal candidate will:
- Be an experienced administrator with strong attention to detail
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Be highly computer literate and very competent in Microsoft Office programmes, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Be familiar with using social media for work
- Be able to deal confidently and with discretion with our clients
Hours can be flexible and there may be an opportunity to work from home on occasions. Interested? – Please email your CV to info@invisio.ie
Castle Canine Cuts Dog Grooming Service. Small & medium breeds groomed. Limited Christmas appointments available. Call Gillian 087 764 1911. castlecaninecuts@gmail.com
Heal Yourself With Some De-Stress Treatments – €5 off your first treatment – €75 per hour. Reiki – Lomi Lomi – Reflexology – Thai Foot Massage – Hot Stones Massage – Cupping Massage – Indian Head Massage. Text Dominic Plant: 086 828 9382
Blessington Airport Taxi: Standard Taxi €83 – One Way. Large Seven-Seater €93 – One Way. Minimum Charge €30 for other Taxi Journeys
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. Open for all your eyecare needs. FREE Eye Exam + Glasses with PRSI + Medical Card. Large selection of Designer Frames + Sunglasses, Special Offers + Discounts on 2nd Pairs, Varifocal Experts, try them with our 30-Day Guarantee. Many Thanks to all our loyal customers. Call 045 891 056 for an appointment.
Septic Tanks Emptied and Digger Hire. Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 / 083 037 4750 lizmphibbs6@gmail.com license no. NWCPO-21-12619-01
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
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