24^th Sunday-Ordinary Time. Suffering was the way for Christ to enter his glory. It was the way for him to show his love for God’s people. His risen life is our hope in face of sorrow, death and suffering.

Mass intentions this week: Bill Cooper (RD) Drimnagh & Avoca, Fr Oliver Crotty (RD) Glendalough, Fr Gerry Foley C.S.Sp (RD) Kimmage Manor & Blessington

Saturday 6pm Mass: Katie Kelly (A), William Kelly (A) Maryann Sargent (A), Deceased Members of the Kelly & Sargent Families, Mary Ryan (A) Annie Doyle (A), Frank Sexton (A), Eileen Cox (A), Deceased Members of the Cox Family

Sunday 10am: Jane Lombard (RD), Patsy Touhy (RD), Seamus Barrett (A)

We remember the following:

Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick

Tuesday: Barry O’Donnell (REM), Noel Walsh (RD)

Wednesday: Sean Cummins (RD), Jacob Rafferty(RD)

Thursday: Thanksgiving Mass Int, Get Well Mass Int, Special Int

Friday: Myles Wilson (RD), Fr Gerry Foley C.S.Sp (RD)

►Saturday 11^th September: 6pm Mass in Blessington, 7.30pm Mass in Lacken

►Sunday 12^th September: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount & 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel

►Tuesday 14^th September: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington

►Daily Mass: 9am Manor Kilbride, 9.30am Blessington, 10am Crosschapel

The Annual collection for Crosscare the Social Support Agency of the Archdiocese of Dublin will be taken up at all Masses next weekend 18^th & 19^th September. It will replace the Share Collection. This collection is vital for Crosscare Services to the Homeless, Youth, Migrants & Refugees. Crosscare helps people when they need it most, through foodbanks & cafes, food parcels & meals. Donation Envelopes also available in the Church porches

Monthly Envelopes for the Month of September 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.

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn for on 9th September: 3, 4, 15, 19. Weekly winner of €25 was Geraldine McCormack. Next week’s jackpot is €1025. If you’re not in, you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or www.blessingtonparish.ie    https://www.ourparishfundraiser.ie/parish/blessington/

* Footballers Wanted! * Blessington AFC are looking for Children born in 2008 or 2009 to join their exciting Under 14 Squad. All levels welcome. Please contact enquiries@blessingtonfc.com or 083 870 1926

 Bayside Alpha are running a free 7-week Zoom course on prayer starting on Wednesday 22^nd of Sept at 7.30pm. 40 Days of Prayer – 60 minutes weekly meeting on Zoom. Scripture to reflect on at home on each of the 40 days. If you’d like to join email Paul at alphabayside@gmail.com

“Ceiliuradh” Culture Night. St. Kevin’s Church, Hollywood Friday 17^th September. Blessington Comhaltas celebrate Comhaltas 70th Birthday with a Special Concert. Many thanks Rev. Leonard for the use of the Church Mile buiochas, daoibh go leir. Info: Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072.

Blessington Outdoor Car Boot Sale. St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 26^th September from 7am to 4pm. (Des Redmond Charities) Free Car Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Bigi Linn.Bargains Galore!

CRUTHÚ ART GROUP 15th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS & END OF SEASON SALE. Cruthú Art Group is celebrating its 15th birthday.  To mark the occasion,  we are offering 15% off all art & craft in our Russborough gallery, & in our display in Blessington Tourist Office.  This will be Cruthú’s last season in Russborough, please visit us on Saturdays & Sundays 11am-5pm during September before we finalise our exhibition in our home of 11 years. Thank you to everybody who has supported Cruthú over the years at Russborough.  We look forward to sharing our work with you going forward.  Keep an eye on our Facebook & Instagram for news. Contact us at cruthuart@gmail.com

The Community Pool for West Wicklow Committee will be taking part in this year’s Virtual VHi Women’s Mini Marathon on Sunday September 19^th. Three of the committee will be walking 10km around the Russborough House Parklands dressed as PENGUINS!!!! Please support our committee by sponsoring them through GoFundMe  https://www.gofundme.com/f/pool-for-west-wicklow-sponsored-mini-marathon or visit our website www.westwicklowpool.ie

COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE  for older people. ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024

West Wicklow Cancer Support are a community group who provide support & information to people affected by cancer in a safe & caring environment.  We are constantly striving to develop the services we offer & expand our volunteer group. If you have an interest in volunteering with us, we are looking for caring & committed individuals who can communicate with people of all ages & are interested in making a difference in your community. You could benefit in meeting new people, undertaking new challenges, developing your career & gaining a sense of achievement that you are making a real difference. If you think this person could be you give us a call or meet us for a cuppa.  We are a friendly inclusive group & would welcome your interest. Contact us on westwicklow15@gmail.com or 087 4346004

22^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

The heart of religion is found in the heart of God. Love is seen in deeds not words’.

Mass intentions this week:

Breda Daly (RD Rockypool

Saturday 6pm Mass: Suzanne & Tomas Eustace, Thomas & Ann Eustace, Special Intention, Mairead Hudson (Rem), Deceased Members of the Hudson & Carroll Families

Sunday 10am: Maurice Moore (A), Helen O’Brien (RD)

We remember the following:

Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick

Tuesday: Special Intentions, Special Intentions

Wednesday: Carol Byrne (RD), Cora Mitchell (RD)

Thursday: Joe Gleeson (RD), Rose Collins (RD)

Friday: First Friday of the Month Mass will be offered for all on the November List of Dead

►Saturday 28^th August: 6pm Mass in Blessington, 7.30pm Mass in Lacken,

►Sunday 29^th August: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount & 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel

►Tuesday 31^st August: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington

►Thursday 2nd Sept: Holy Hour and Benediction with Deacon Gerry 7.30pm in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

►Friday 3rd Sept: 1st Friday: Masses offered for all those on the November Altar List of the Dead

►Daily Mass: 9am Manor Kilbride, 9.30am Blessington, 10am Crosschapel

Final Weekend for Summer Dues. If you would like to make a donation to support all our priests please use the envelopes in the back of the Churches. There has been a wonderful response to this collection, and we are all most grateful for your support

PLEASE BOOK A TICKET for 6pm Mass on Saturday & 10am Mass on Sunday & collect from the Parish Office 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday. Ph: 045 865 327

Clothes Collection supporting Friends of Calcutta ( CHY No: 13218 ) on Wednesday September 1^st outside Church of Our Lady Blessington. All items of clothing, footwear, curtains etc most welcome. Sleeping bags & track suits will be especially appreciated which will later be distributed to the homeless. The collection takes place between 10am-3pm in Blessington Church Car Park. All enquiries to Michael Hopkins 087 907 3074

Blessington Outdoor Car Boot Sale in St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 29^th Aug from 7am to 4pm (Des Redmond Charities) Free Car Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Bigi Linn.Bargains Galore! Info: 086 075 2072 – Covid Restrictions in Operation!

Community Pool for West Wicklow would like to remind you that the deadline for the Wicklow County Development Plan Public Consultation Period is Mon August 30^th 5pm. For details on how to make a submission, including a step-by-step video, visit our website www.westwicklowpool.ie or email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn for on 19th August: 5, 10, 26, 28. Weekly winner of €25 was Karen Bolger. Next week’s jackpot is €875. If you’re not in, you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or www.blessingtonparish.ie    https://www.ourparishfundraiser.ie/parish/blessington/

Blessington FC Under 16’s are looking for a Goalkeeper with a little bit of experience. Must be born in 2006. Goalkeeper training will be provided, and you get the chance to join an exciting team and a great bunch of lads. Please reply to Tony: 087 610 6096

Blessington AFC are looking for new players born in 2008 for their under 14 teams. Training twice weekly and playing Dublin District Schoolboy League (DDSL) matches on Saturdays. Please contact 083 870 1926

West Wicklow Cancer Support are a community group who provide support & information to people affected by cancer in a safe & caring environment.  We are constantly striving to develop the services we offer & expand our volunteer group. If you have an interest in volunteering with us, we are looking for caring & committed individuals who can communicate with people of all ages & are interested in making a difference in your community. You could benefit in meeting new people, undertaking new challenges, developing your career & gaining a sense of achievement that you are making a real difference. If you think this person could be you give us a call or meet us for a cuppa.  We are a friendly inclusive group & would welcome your interest. Contact us on westwicklow15@gmail.com or 087 4346004

Lakeshore Striders: Our website is updated and OPEN FOR ENTRIES.  http://www.thelakes10k.ie/ We are gearing up for a great event on11th September and hope to see as many locals as possible on the day. At present the entries are capped to 200 but if public health guidelines allow this may be increased so get your entry in fast to ensure your slot.

Cruthú Art Gallery at Russborough will be open Saturdays/Sundays/Bank Holidays throughout the summer from 12 noon – 4pm. Our members have been very creative over the last 12 months, and we are looking forward to exhibiting exciting new art pieces that will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you soon and please remember to mind the social distancing rules. www.cruthu.ie or contact us at cruthuart@gmail.com Also check out the Cruthú Art display at Blessington Tourist Office.

COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE  for older people. ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024

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

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Native Italian Speaker  sought in Blessington by learner (intermediate standard, retired teacher) to help improve conversational skills in relaxed setting. Call Séamus 086 890 8917

Student Seeking Lift from Blessington to Maynooth College weekdays. Willing to share petrol etc. Please call Ray 087 250 3244.

Childminder/nanny required  to mind 3 children (2,4,6) from 1pm to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday in Manor Kilbride. Will need to drive as pick-ups from school/Montessori are required. If interested please call 086 874 3642.

Freelance work (Starting: September) KIPPURE  ESTATE. 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 Sciences, geography, anthropology, outdoor education 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 Environmental Education Manager

Cleaner Wanted for Lacken National School. Those interested please apply to the Chairperson of the BOM of Lacken School on or before 10th September.  Please include relevant qualifications with your CV. Applications can be sent by post or email: school@lackenns.com

Ruth Shine School of Dance – Celebrating our 15-year anniversary! Why not join our creative, intelligent, confident & hardworking dance family?We offer classes in ballet, contemporary, modern & acro for both children and adults in our purpose-built studios, Dancetrax Studios. Check out our Facebook & Instagram pages to stay updated or visit www.ruthshineschoolofdance.com Ph: 086-4062618 Email: ruthshineschoolofdance1@gmail.com ‘Make Your Soul Shine’

Back to School Blues Let nature help balance your emotions, build resilience and confidence. Call Anna Nagle 087 227 3925 for a BACH FLOWER ESSENCE consultation, and remedy mixed especially for you to assist in times of change and uncertainty.

Hollywood Café are recruiting now! We are looking for waiting staff, full time, weekdays, with only occasional weekend days. If you have front of house waiting experience, energy, great customer service skills and want to work in a friendly and vibrant environment, email your cv to chris@hollywoodcafe.ie Experience is a definite advantage, as are barista skills, but training will be given to the right applicant.

Ustoreit@hollywood: Convenient Storage Units to Rent. Individual Lock-Ups. CCTV on All Units. 15 X 10 and 25 X 15. Suitable for Furniture, Vintage Cars or Motor Bikes etc Call: 087 356 7601

Mick’s Mobile Auto Cleaning. New venture by a local man in the Blessington area, providing mobile car wash and wax; mini-valet and full valet. Follow on Facebook or call 086 3712328 for rates and appointments.

Painter & Decorator, Interior & Exterior. Ph: Damien 085 826 0431

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

COURSES IN YOUR LOCAL EDUCATION & TRAINING BOARD THIS AUTUMN Blessington Further Education & Training Centre. Why not try something new this autumn? We have a range of courses available for you as life begins to return to normal: Basic and improver computer skills. Introduction to art, Help with reading, writing, spelling & maths, English for speakers of other languages Gardening – C.V. preparation. Get the most from your smart phone. Our courses are free of charge & open to those who never fully completed their formal education. Classes run during the day & at night. A great way to learn, meet others & have fun in a safe & friendly environment. All Covid-19 guidelines strictly adhered to. For further information on all the above please give us a call:  Annette at 086 846 2771  or Caroline at 045 851 494.

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

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

 

Sunday 15^th August – Feast of the Assumption of Our Blessed Lady

 “Take my hand, O Blessed Mother, hold me firmly lest I fall. I am nervous when I am walking and to thee I humbly call. Guide me over every crossing, watch me when I am on the stairs, let me know you are beside me, listen to my fervent prayer. Bring me to my destination safely every day. Help me with each undertaking as the hours pass away. And when evening falls upon us, and I fear to be alone, take my hand O Blessed Mother, once again and lead me home”. Amen

Mass intentions this week

Saturday 6pm Mass: Paddy & Christina Jordan (A), Mary & Michael Halloran (A), Special Living Intentions

Sunday 10am: Mary Ann Flanagan (A), William Brady (Birthday Remembrance)

We remember the following:

Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick

Tuesday: Sheila Roche (A), Nora Quill (RD)

Wednesday: Christy Dempsey (15^th A), Cora Mitchell (RD)

Thursday: Birthday Remembrance, Birthday Remembrance

Friday: William Sargent (A), Get Well Intention

►Saturday 14^th August: 6pm Mass in Blessington, 7.30pm Mass in Lacken

►Sunday 15^th August: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount & 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel

►Tuesday 17^th August: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington

►Daily Mass: 9am Manor Kilbride, 9.30am Blessington, 10am Crosschapel

Monthly Envelopes for the Month of August 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. Contact the Parish Office if you would like to begin a monthly donation.

Please Support all our Priests by contributing to the Summer Dues. Envelopes are now available in our Churches. You can take one as you visit the Church during the summer months & return to the Parish Office or to the collection boxes in the Church.

PLEASE BOOK A TICKET for 6pm Mass on Saturday & 10am Mass on Sunday and collect from the Parish Office 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday. Ph: 045 865 327

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn for on 12th August: 4, 5, 8, 16. Weekly winner of €25 was Lisa Harrington. Next week’s jackpot is €825. If you’re not in, you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or www.blessingtonparish.ie    https://www.ourparishfundraiser.ie/parish/blessington/

Hennessy “100” Walk. The recent walk up Sorrell Hill organised as part of the Hennessy “100” Celebrations raised in excess of €1500 for The Blessington Day-Care Centre. To the 70 people who took part and to everyone who contributed so generously to the cause, we say a very special thank you. To those who helped in any way to make the day the great success it was, your help was very much appreciated. Many thanks from Martin and Ronan Hennessy and Families.

Blessington FC Under 16’s are looking for a Goalkeeper with a little bit of experience. Must be born in 2006. Goalkeeper training will be provided, and you get the chance to join an exciting team and a great bunch of lads. Please reply to Tony: 087 610 6096

Kilbride & Lakeside Music Committee along with Glen Heste Pure Mile Group present a National Heritage Week event on Sunday 15^th August at 11.30am at the forecourt of Craul’s shop (or in the Hall if it’s raining). We will be distributing our new heritage booklet SPECIAL TREASURES OF MANOR KILBRIDE while you enjoy a demonstration of needlework & knitting from four senior members of our community. All welcome to come along to this happy event celebrating the rich heritage of the Manor Kilbride area. You will need to observe government regulations regarding Covid 19 safety & protection

Blessington Outdoor Car Boot Sale. St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 29^th August from 7am to 4pm (Des Redmond Charities) Free Car Parking. Toilets. Tables €10 …. Bigi Linn……Bargains Galore! Info: 086 075 2072 – Covid Restrictions in Operation!

Outdoor story-time with Blessington Library, taking place on Thursday, 12 & 19^th August 2021 at 3pm. Join us under the Library Gazebo to listen to some tall tales and adventures. Suitable for children aged 2 – 6 years. Booking is required. Contact Blessington Library to book your space: blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie or 045 891 740.

Your donations help to keep our parish facilities running. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far through the Donate button on www.blessingtonparish.ie

Blessington FC INTERSPORT Elverys FAI Summer Soccer Schools. Blessington Camp will be at our Crosschapel pitches running from 9th to 13th August from 10am to 1pm. To book a place go to https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/

Lakeshore Striders: Our website is updated and OPEN FOR ENTRIES.  http://www.thelakes10k.ie/ We are gearing up for a great event on11th September and hope to see as many locals as possible on the day. At present the entries are capped to 200 but if public health guidelines allow this may be increased so get your entry in fast to ensure your slot.

Cruthú Art Gallery at Russborough will be open Saturdays/Sundays/Bank Holidays throughout the summer from 12 noon – 4pm. Our members have been very creative over the last 12 months, and we are looking forward to exhibiting exciting new art pieces that will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you soon and please remember to mind the social distancing rules. www.cruthu.ie or contact us at cruthuart@gmail.com Also check out the Cruthú Art display at Blessington Tourist Office.

COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE  for older people. ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024

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

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Hollywood Café are recruiting now! We are looking for waiting staff, full time, weekdays, with only occasional weekend days. If you have front of house waiting experience, energy, great customer service skills and want to work in a friendly and vibrant environment, email your cv to chris@hollywoodcafe.ie Experience is a definite advantage, as are barista skills, but training will be given to the right applicant.

Experienced, reliable full-time childminder wanted in Brittas preferably in our own home, but open to childminders home. Our son attends local play-school & will need picking up daily. Our daughter is 1yr & 8 months. Please Call: 087 911 8251

Childminder Needed for two girls aged 9 and 11. Needed just for two hours a day Monday to Friday, to pick up from school (St Mary’s),  bring home & stay with them until 4:30. If interested please call: 086 052 2222

Hennessy’s Hardware has a vacancy for Driver/Yard Operative. Must be over 25 years with a full clean licence. Please email CV to hennessyhardware@gmail.com  or call Martin on 0879846867

West Wicklow House is looking for a kitchen porter, weekly hours 35-40. Includes weekends. Please contact info@westwicklowhouse.com or drop in with CV

Part-time Cleaner wanted for Lacken National School, also, Bus Escort required one day a week on Wednesdays.Those interested need to apply to the Chairperson of the BOM of Lacken School on or before 25^th August.  Please include relevant qualifications with CV. Applications can be sent by post or email school@lackenns.com

Person Required for House Cleaning and possibly some Cooking. Phone: 087 356 7601

Job Vacancy – R&H have vacancies for full and part-time. General Operatives. Please email your CV to Sharon for further information  s.casey@rh-lenses.com

We are delighted to announce that we have two positions on the Blessington and District Community Employment Scheme. Applicants must be in receipt of a social welfare payment to qualify. Burgage Cemetery Groundskeeper. Job Ref. 2187579. Closing Date: 05/08/21. Hollywood Parish Secretary. Job Ref: 2187580. Closing Date: 26/08/21.

Ustoreit@hollywood: Convenient Storage Units to Rent. Individual Lock-Ups. CCTV on All Units. 15 X 10 and 25 X 15. Suitable for Furniture, Vintage Cars or Motor Bikes etc Call: 087 356 7601

Mick’s Mobile Auto Cleaning. New venture by a local man in the Blessington area, providing mobile car wash and wax; mini-valet and full valet. Follow on Facebook or call 086 3712328 for rates and appointments.

Painter & Decorator, Interior & Exterior. Ph: Damien 085 826 0431

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

New Courses at the Further Education and Training Centre Blessington. We are now recruiting for courses starting in September. If you are interested in up-skilling or learning something new we have the course for you! New ** Back to work course ** 3 days a week – must be over the age of 21 & in receipt of a social welfare payment for at least 6 months. Level 6 in Payroll and Bookkeeping, full time (Day course) Horticulture Level 5 – Mondays Part time courses in the following: Childcare Level 5 & 6 (2 evenings a week), Healthcare Level 5 (2 evenings a week), E Business Level 5 (2 mornings a week), Business with Tourism Level 5 (2 mornings a week), Office Skills Level 4 (2 mornings a week), Horticulture Level 4 (2 mornings a week), For more info on any of the above please, contact us blessingtonfetc@kwetb.ie or 086 806 1569 or 086 850 3833. Looking forward to welcoming you all in September 2021

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

Mass intentions this week: Ann Cowie (RD) Blessington

Saturday 6pm Mass: Maureen & Tom Cassidy (A), Patsy Hamilton (A), Charlie, Molly and Jimmy Keogh (A), Special Intention

Sunday 10am: Peter McNabb (1^st A), Tom McGreal Snr (A), Special Living Intention

We remember the following: Ann Hearne (A)

Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick

Tuesday: Barry O’Donnell (Rem), Shay Conway (RD)

Wednesday: Get Well Intention, Get Well Intention

Thursday: Willie Sargent (1^st A), Elaine Reilly (RD), Special Intention

Friday: First Friday of the Month. Mass will be offered for all those whose names are on the November List of the Dead.

►Saturday 31^st July: 6pm Mass in Blessington, 7.30pm Mass in Lacken

►Sunday 1^st August: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount & 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel

►Monday 2^nd August: Bank Holiday Mass at 11am in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

►Tuesday 3^rd August: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington

►First Friday 6^th August: Masses offered for all on the Altar List of the Dead

►Daily Mass: 9am Manor Kilbride, 9.30am Blessington, 10am Crosschapel

PRAYING FOR VOCATIONS. Archbishop Farrell is asking for people & priests to pray for vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life on a regular basis.   As you are well aware, the need is great, so let’s answer God’s call “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send labourers into his harvest”

Please Support all our Priests by contributing to the Summer Dues. Envelopes are now available in our Churches. You can take one as you visit the Church during the summer months & return to the Parish Office or to the collection boxes in the Church.

PLEASE BOOK A TICKET for 6pm Mass on Saturday & 10am Mass on Sunday and collect from the Parish Office 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday. Ph: 045 865 327

2021 Private Members Draw in aid of Valleymount & Lacken Churches. Winners for 25^th July draw: May Nolan, Carmel O’ Neill, Mandy & Larry O’ Brien, Marie Bohan, John Holmes.

HENNESSY’S 100 YEARS CELEBRATIONS As part of our Centenary Year, we are organising a walk, up Sorrell Hill on Monday 2nd August (Bank Holiday) with all proceeds going to BLESSINGTON DAYCARE CENTRE. Registration from 10am to 11am at Hennessy’s(Voluntary Donation). Bus transfer from Hennessy’s to Mass Path Lacken and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome to come along.

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn for on 29th July: 1, 4, 16, 25. Weekly winner of €25 was Sue Stynes. If you’re not in, you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or www.blessingtonparish.ie    https://www.ourparishfundraiser.ie/parish/blessington/

Your donations help to keep our parish facilities running. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far through the Donate button on www.blessingtonparish.ie

Blessington FC INTERSPORT Elverys FAI Summer Soccer Schools. Blessington Camp will be at our Crosschapel pitches running from 9th to 13th August from 10am to 1pm. To book a place go to https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/

Save the Date! It’s Back! Lakeshore Striders Running Club are delighted to announce our flagship event ‘The Lakes 10k’ is back! Subject to public health guidelines this event will take place on 11^th September. The club will run an 8-week preparation programme for anyone who would like to run the 10k (requires basic level of fitness)  Email lakeshorestriders@gmail.com  for more information.

Cruthú Art Gallery at Russborough will be open Saturdays/Sundays/Bank Holidays throughout the summer from 12 noon – 4pm. Our members have been very creative over the last 12 months, and we are looking forward to exhibiting exciting new art pieces that will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you soon and please remember to mind the social distancing rules. www.cruthu.ie or contact us at cruthuart@gmail.com Also check out the Cruthú Art display at Blessington Tourist Office.

COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE  for older people. ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024

The Public Consultation Period for the Wicklow County Development Plan Draft is open until August 16^th at 5pm.There is still plenty of time for people to make a submission about how much we need a Pool for West Wicklow & remind Wicklow County Council how important it is for our community! Community Pool for West Wicklow will be hosting a Zoom information workshop on Tuesday July 27^th at 7pm to talk people through making a submission to the Draft Wicklow County Development Plan online. If you would like to take part in this workshop, please email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com to book your place. We have also made a video with a step-by-step guide on how to use the Wicklow County Council Consultation Portal. You can find this video and more information about the Wicklow County Development Plan on our brand-new website www.westwicklowpool.ie

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

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Job Vacancy – R&H have vacancies for full and part-time. General Operatives. Please email your CV to Sharon for further information  s.casey@rh-lenses.com

Mick’s Mobile Auto Cleaning. New venture by a local man in the Blessington area, providing mobile car wash and wax; mini-valet and full valet. Follow on Facebook or call 086 3712328 for rates and appointments.

The Office Shop  Get Ready for Back to School. We carry a full range of stationery at very keen prices. Special offers on School Bags, Copies, Manuscript Copies and Hardback Copies (only while stocks last). We can put together Stationery Packs for all schools in the area just drop in your lists. The packs for St Marys Senior / Junior Schools are already made up and are competitively priced.

Blessington Food, Arts and Crafts Market every Saturday @Brew21 from 11am till 4pm

Painter & Decorator, Interior & Exterior. Ph: Damien 085 826 0431

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

New Courses at the Further Education and Training Centre Blessington. We are now recruiting for courses starting in September. If you are interested in up-skilling or learning something new we have the course for you! New ** Back to work course ** 3 days a week – must be over the age of 21 & in receipt of a social welfare payment for at least 6 months. Level 6 in Payroll and Bookkeeping, full time (Day course) Horticulture Level 5 – Mondays Part time courses in the following: Childcare Level 5 & 6 (2 evenings a week), Healthcare Level 5 (2 evenings a week), E Business Level 5 (2 mornings a week), Business with Tourism Level 5 (2 mornings a week), Office Skills Level 4 (2 mornings a week), Horticulture Level 4 (2 mornings a week), For more info on any of the above please, contact us blessingtonfetc@kwetb.ie or 086 806 1569 or 086 850 3833. Looking forward to welcoming you all in September 2021

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

Mass intentions this week

Bridget Doyle (RD) Rathmore, Flora (Billie) Skrine (RD) Manor Kilbride & Eadestown, Nancy Nolan (RD) Crosschapel

Saturday 6pm Mass: Margaret & John Morrissey (A), Mary & Rodger Keogh (A)

Sunday 10am: Sheila Hearns (Month’s Mind), Alan Clarke (A), Bob Curtin (A), Kay Lennon (A)

We remember the following: Thomas & Johanna O’Neill, Ann Mellin

Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick

Tuesday: Birthday Mass, Special Intentions

Wednesday: Marie Gleeson (RD), Nancy O’Neill (A)

Thursday: Teresa Dillon (RD), Margaret Doyle (A)

Friday: Get Well Intentions, Get Well Intentions

►Saturday 17^th July – 6pm Mass in Blessington, 7.30pm Mass in Lacken

►Sunday 18^th July – 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount & 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel

►Tuesday 20^th July: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington

►Daily Mass: 9am Manor Kilbride, 9.30am Blessington

SATURDAY & SUNDAY MASSES. Tickets for 6pm Mass on Saturday & 10am Mass on Sunday can be collected from the Parish Office 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday. Ph: 045 865 327

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. €5000 JACKPOT WINNER – Congratulations Brona Tracey!!  Numbers drawn for the JACKPOT win on 8^th July: 3, 5, 8, 30. The winner of the weekly €25 prize on 15th July was Siobhan Cullen. The numbers drawn were: 4, 20, 25, 26. If you’re not in, you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or go to www.blessingtonparish.ie Thanks to all for supporting the lotto! https://www.ourparishfundraiser.ie/parish/blessington/

PURSE FOUND on the road near Dunne’s Stores. Small sum of money. 087 678 1642

Your donations help to keep our parish facilities running. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far through the Donate button on www.blessingtonparish.ie

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.

Save the Date! It’s Back! Lakeshore Striders Running Club are delighted to announce our flagship event ‘The Lakes 10k’ is back! Subject to public health guidelines this event will take place on 11^th September. The club will run an 8-week preparation programme for anyone who would like to run the 10k (requires basic level of fitness)  Email lakeshorestriders@gmail.com  for more information.

Blessington Outdoor Car Boot Sale – St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 25^th July from 7am to 4pm (Des Redmond Charities) Free Car Parking. Toilets. Tables €10 …. Bigi Linn……Bargains Galore! Info: 086 075 2072 – Pat Conlan. Covid Restrictions in Operation!

Blessington FC INTERSPORT Elverys FAI Summer Soccer Schools. Blessington Camp will be at our Crosschapel pitches running from 9th to 13th August from 10am to 1pm. To book a place go to https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/

Fundraising Event in aid of the new Sports/Pitch Development in Kilbride. Lacken-Kilbride GAA Club are running a Sponsored Walk or Run around Kilbride village on Sunday 25th July at 12.30pm, followed by a Mini Field Day at 2pm in the Club New Pitch. (BBQ, Face painting, Raffle, etc) The event will start & finish in our new pitch, routes for Tots, Juveniles & Adults. For sponsorship cards & routes, see Facebook page or email lackenkilbridegaa@gmail.com All welcome. Enquiries: Grace (087 400 7027) or Dan (087 171 4161). All welcome. Enquiries: Grace (087 400 7027) or Dan (087 171 4161).

TASK FORCE: BUILDING HOPE PUBLIC CONSULTATION – Archbishop Farrell has established a Task Force called Building Hope to begin with an assessment of the needs of the people of the Archdiocese emerging from Covid-19 & to work to support parish communities to undertake a radical renewal, looking to the future with creativity. Sharing your thoughts & experiences will be invaluable as we seek to enable the Archdiocese to act now so as to give effective witness & service in the years ahead. All Parishioners are invited to complete a consultation form to have your opinions & thoughts heard. https://dublindiocese.ie/task-force-building-hope/

Cruthú Art Gallery at Russborough will be open Saturdays/Sundays/Bank Holidays throughout the summer from 12 noon – 4pm. Our members have been very creative over the last 12 months, and we are looking forward to exhibiting exciting new art pieces that will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you soon and please remember to mind the social distancing rules. www.cruthu.ie or contact us at cruthuart@gmail.com Also check out the Cruthú Art display at Blessington Tourist Office.

The Public Consultation Period for the Wicklow County Development Plan Draft is open until August 16^th at 5pm.There is still plenty of time for people to make a submission about how much we need a Pool for West Wicklow & remind Wicklow County Council how important it is for our community! Community Pool for West Wicklow will be hosting a Zoom information workshop on Tuesday July 27^th at 7pm to talk people through making a submission to the Draft Wicklow County Development Plan online. If you would like to take part in this workshop, please email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com to book your place. We have also made a video with a step-by-step guide on how to use the Wicklow County Council Consultation Portal. You can find this video and more information about the Wicklow County Development Plan on our brand-new website www.westwicklowpool.ie

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

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Mick’s Mobile Auto Cleaning. New venture by a local man in the Blessington area, providing mobile car wash and wax; mini-valet and full valet. Follow on Facebook or call 086 3712328 for rates and appointments.

Interested in working in a stunning location with a team of driven professionals who put customer service at the heart of what they do?  Look no further. Kippure Estate are under new management and are looking to build their team, starting with a ‘Facilities & General Operative’ person. For further details please email your cv to Info@kippure.com by Monday 26^th July.

Cleaner Wanted, 8 hours a week, private home. Days/times flexible. Please call 087 131 4098.

Child Minder Wanted for after school care, 3 to 5 hours per day, 3 to 5 days per week.Must be a confident driver & willing to drop at some after school activities. Please call 087 131 4098.

Childminder / Baby-sitting Service available. Unsociable hours considered. Reliable, trustworthy and references available. Please contact Milly on 087 104 4272.

Blessington Food, Arts and Crafts Market every Saturday @Brew21 from 11am till 4pm

Forever Aloe Vera have a new addition to their Aloe Healthy Drinking Gels, Aloe Mango is delicious and can be used for Summer – Style Ice Pops too. Call Carol:  087 775 4783 for free delivery.

Painter & Decorator, Interior & Exterior. Ph: Damien 085 826 0431

Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. We are open during COVID lockdown 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.

Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, 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

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