THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 12^th December 2021. The coming of Jesus is joyful news for all his people. Our hope at Christmas is to be bearers of his joy.

Mass intentions this week: Daniel (Ted) Conlon (RD) Blessington & Glencullen, Mario Mowlds (RD) Burgage Manor & Late of Kilmacud, Ken Linney (RD) Ascot, UK

Saturday 6pm Mass: Rita Hamilton (Months Mind), Mary Dempsey (RD), Denis Brereton (A)

Sunday 10am: Josie Byrne (A), Cathal Gallagher (A), Mary & Bill Smith (A)

We remember the following: Joe & Eileen Boyle, John, Ettie & Marie O’Donovan

Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick

Tuesday: Marion Fallon (RD), Josie Flynn (RD)

Wednesday: Carmel Corkery (RD), Margaret Moore (RD)

Thursday: Nan Cullen (RD), Kevin Donnolly (RD)

Friday: Stephen Masterson (RD), Rose O’Hare (RD)

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

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Annual Church Collection will be held this weekend, Sat 10^th & Sun 11^th December, to raise funds for those who are struggling to manage this Christmas.

Blessington Parish 3^rd Annual CHRISTMAS CRIB EXHIBITION in the Coimín Centre Blessington on Saturday 18^th December from 12 Noon to after 6pm Mass and on Sunday December 19th from after 10am to 5pm. Over 100 exhibits of “Cribs from around the World” Some beautiful new additions to the display this year.

Advent Daily Reflections  – Inviting all parishioners to join us in Prayer during the Advent Season on the Parish Pastoral website www.blessingtonparishes.com

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 9th December 5, 14, 16, 29. Winner of €25 was Ann Murphy. Next week’s jackpot is €1750. www.blessingtonparish.ie  https://www.ourparishfundraiser.ie/parish/blessington

The Community Pool for West Wicklow are delighted to return to Russborough House & Park with our Outdoor Christmas Market from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday December 11^thWe will have over 30 stalls from local artists, crafters & artisans located in the Hippodrome & East Courtyard selling everything from handmade soaps & Christmas Stockings to hand painted bonbons! It’s the ideal place to find that perfect gift for your loved ones this Christmas. Our friends from Swim Ireland will be joining us this year too so make sure to give them a warm West Wicklow Welcome! Grab some lunch from the Love Food Catering hanging BBQ, pick up your Christmas Tree from the Blessington Lakes Garden Centre Stall & enjoy some Christmas Classics performed by the Blessington Community Choir! Don’t forget to visit Santa in the Hippodrome. Please note that this is a cash only event & there are no ATM facilities on site. Admission to the Outdoor Christmas Market is free but all donations are welcome to support our campaign for a pool for West Wicklow.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. There is a charge of €3 to park at Russborough House & Park. We hope to see you all there!

St. Mary’s Schools Parents Association are offering scenic Christmas cards with beautiful cover photos taken by two staff members of the Junior School. The cards are €6 for a pack of 10 cards, with 5 cards of each style. Available now to purchase through the Parish Office, the Tourist Office and from both schools. Many thanks for your support.

GOAL MILE: CHRISTMAS DAY @ 12:30pm.The annual GOAL MILE will take place at the track in Blessington Community College. Walk it, run it, all are welcome. So, come along and help raise funds for GOAL and work up an appetite!”

We are delighted to announce details of this year’s Christmas Fair. Blessington Tourist Office Christmas Fair 1^st to 23^rd December, Opening hours Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday – Sunday 10am to 4pm. Loads of new stock all by Local Artists with 10% of everything sold going to Pieta. Ending Suicide. Beginning Hope. We will also be selling raffle tickets for wonderful prizes. Drop by from the 1^st of December & Support Pieta & Local Artists while also picking up some unique Christmas Gifts.

Donard December 18^th Social Dance has now been cancelleddue to government announcements

Rugby at Russborough for age groups U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, boys & girls! Tuesday 7pm to 8pm and Sat 11am to 12:30pm. All Welcome to Blessington Mini-Rugby! join@blessingtonrugby.ie

Crosscare Food Services This Christmas we really need your help forhundreds of families who struggle to get nourishing food. We work with families to help them out of food poverty & crisis situations. We help with budgeting, healthy eating, housing & welfare to support families in the long term. We provide urgent support through our Foodbanks & Community Cafés. This year, as we cannot hold our parish food appeal,we are asking for your financial support to help ushelp them.Please donate if you can at www.crosscare.ie or Call 01 836 0011

Parent & Toddler Group Tuesday & Wednesday – 10am to 12 noon in St Kevin’s Community Centre, Blessington. Covid Cert Required.

Lacken-Kilbride GAA Christmas Raffle at 1pm on Sunday 12^th December. Santa arriving at 12.30pm! Great prizes to be won – funds raised from the raffle are going toward the purchase of temporary dressing rooms for next year, which is costing the Club €3,500 so try your best to support a great cause – you can purchase online here: https://www.idonate.ie/…/ChristmasRaffleTemporaryDressi…  Tickets can also be bought on the day, or from any Committee Member or email to arrange bank transfer, PayPal or Revolut: lackenkilbridegaaclub@gmail.com

Courses Starting at the Further Education & Training Centre Blessington. We are now recruiting for courses starting in January 2022 If you are interested in up-skilling or learning something new, we have the course for you! Full time courses in the following: Bookkeeping & Payroll Level 6 – Back to Work Level 4 – 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 (2 mornings a week) For more information on any of the above please contact us  blessingtonfetc@kwetb.ie or 086 806 1569 or 086 850 3833

Lacken National School is looking for a Bus Escort 5 days a week, 2 hours 20 min per day. Please send your application to school@lackenns.com  by 13^th December.

Embankment Plastics Ltd – Vacancies. General Operators 15 – 18 hrs per week. Flexible hours. Permanent positions. Please email cv to HR@Embankment.ie  or call 045 858090

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

NutriQuick is Expanding and is now looking for General Operatives to join their team: You will be working on a food production line and carrying out processing and packing duties as required.Previous experience in the food industry is an advantage but not essential. The rate of pay is €11.00 per hour. For further information please email nqhr@nutriquick.ie.  NutriQuick Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Blessington Roofing and Guttering. All Roof Repairs Slate Tiles Chimneys Guttering Fully Insured Free Quotations 24/7 Emergency call-out. 25 Year Guaranteed Roof Installation and Roof Repairs. Call Today for a free no-obligation quote. 087 379 4038 www.roofrepairsandguttering.ie

BLESSINGTON LAKES GARDEN CENTRE – Christmas Trees now in Sizes from 2ft to 14ft all non-shed. Living Christmas Trees in Pots. Open every day 9am to 5pm – 045 865 403 or 087 931 9111

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 28th November 2021. Advent calls on us, as we await the birth of Jesus to be a light for all who hunger for justice, peace and truth.

Mass intentions this week: Veronica Willoughby (RD) Crumlin

Saturday 6pm Mass: Alicia, Hugh & Billy Hamilton (A), Ann Broe (1^st A) Camillus Balfe (A), Eleanor Noonan (A), Elizabeth Dunne (A), Elizabeth McGinnity (A)

Sunday 10am: Lily, Violet & Gerry Brown (A), Dan Murphy (A), Elizabeth Redmond (A), Thomas McCabe (RD)

We remember the following: Sorcha Ni Chadhain (Kyne), John & Siobhan Warren, Vera Warren, Josie Barrett, Sheila Walsh, Patrick & Josephine Farrington, Larry Lennon (Birthday Rem), Mary & Matthew Lennon (Rem), Ann-Mary & Michael Norton (Rem), Maurice O’Connell

Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick

Tuesday: Camillus Balfe (A), Chris Enright (RD)

Wednesday: Sean Corr (Birthday Rem), Sp Intentions, Mass Bouquet Int

Thursday: Patty Brady (RD) Frank Ennis (RD)

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

►Saturday 27^th November: 6pm Mass in Blessington, 7.30pm in Lacken.

►Sunday 28^th November: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount.

►Tuesday 30^th November: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington

►Thursday 2^nd Dec: St Joseph Prayer Service at 7.30pm  – Dec 2020 to Dec 2021 has been dedicated to St Joseph by Pope Francis. The Parish will celebrate St Joseph  with music and prayer. All Welcome.

►Friday 3^rd Dec: 1st Friday of the month, Masses will be offered for all on the November list of the dead.

Welcome back to all the Ministers of the Eucharist. Rota for December: Saturday 6pm: Mary Fenton, Ann Marie Wall, Mary McCormack – Sunday 10am: Brendan Mahon, Valerie Hamilton, Mary McHugh

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Annual Church Collection will be held on Sunday 11th December to raise funds for those who are struggling to manage this Christmas.

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 25th  November 11, 13, 24, 28. Winner of €25 was Gemma Grant. Next week’s jackpot is €1625. www.blessingtonparish.ie https://www.ourparishfundraiser.ie/parish/blessington

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 27^th 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, toothbrushes, etc,  nappies, baby wipes, baby food & formula, hats, socks, gloves, scarves as well as canned foods such as beans, peas, fruit  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

St. Mary’s Schools Parents Association are offering scenic Christmas cards with beautiful cover photos taken by two staff members of the Junior School. The cards are €6 for a pack of 10 cards, with 5 cards of each style. Available now to purchase through the Parish Office, the Tourist Office and from both schools. Many thanks for your support.

Santa Cancelled — but Blessington still <<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 which will be switched on at 5:30pm on Saturday, 27^th November. SANTA EVENT CANCELLED Unfortunately, after careful consideration, the Forum has made the difficult decision to cancel the visit of Santa, feeling that the current COVID numbers have made it impossible to guarantee a safe Santa experience that everyone can enjoy. We are as upset & disappointed as the girls & boys of Blessington surely are, as well as the planned entertainers & stallholders. It is vital to keep the everyone safe. B+D Forum is still looking for donations to keep the lights twinkling in Blessington over Christmas: every donation counts. It hopes to do well with this year’s GoFundMe project (the main source of its light-up funds) which can be found at https://tinyurl.com/vr877rza See B+D Forum’s Facebook for updates

The Community Pool for West Wicklow will be returning to Russborough House & Park with our Outdoor Christmas Market from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday December 11^th. We will have over 30 stalls from local artists, crafters & artisans located in the Hippodrome & East Courtyard selling everything from handmade soaps & Christmas Stockings to hand painted bonbons! It’s the ideal place to find that perfect gift for your loved ones this Christmas. Our friends from Swim Ireland will be joining us this year too so make sure to give them a warm West Wicklow Welcome! Don’t forget to visit Santa in the Hippodrome. Please note that this is a cash only event & there are no ATM facilities on site. Admission to the Outdoor Christmas Market is free but all donations are welcome to support our campaign for a pool for West Wicklow. 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. There is a charge of €3 to park at Russborough House & Park. We hope to see you all there!

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. CHILDREN’S STORY-TIME: Sat 11.30am. Join us for some tall tales and fun stories. Suitable for children aged 3 – 6-year-olds

Parent & Toddler Group Tuesday & Wednesday – 10am to 12 noon in St Kevin’s Community Centre, Blessington. Covid Cert Required.

We are delighted to announce details of this year’s Christmas Fair. Blessington Tourist Office Christmas Fair 1^st to 23^rd December, Opening hours Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday – Sunday 10am to 4pm. Loads of new stock all by Local Artists with 10% of everything sold going to Pieta. Ending Suicide. Beginning Hope. We will also be selling raffle tickets for wonderful prizes. Drop by from the 1^st of December & Support Pieta & Local Artists while also picking up some unique Christmas Gifts.

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

NutriQuick is Expanding and is now looking for General Operatives to join their team: You will be working on a food production line and carrying out processing and packing duties as required.Previous experience in the food industry is an advantage but not essential. The rate of pay is €11.00 per hour. For further information please email nqhr@nutriquick.ie.  NutriQuick Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Mass intentions this week: Christopher Enright (RD) Blessington, Siobhan McStay (nee Darker) (RD) Blessington

Saturday 6pm Mass: Eugene Keogh (A), Eugene Kelly (A), Special Int for Thomas Clifford

Sunday 10am: Raymond McGreal (A), Patricia Mahon (A)

We remember the following: Kathleen Hayden (A), Rory Hayden (A), Betty, Jim & Michael McDonnell

Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick

Tuesday: Special Living Intention, Stephen Sloan (RD), Mary Plunkett (RD)

Wednesday: John Harris (RD), Josephine Flynn (RD)

Thursday: Sp Intentions, Sp Intentions

Friday: Get Well Intentions, Get Well Intentions

►Saturday 13^th November: 6pm Mass in Blessington, 7.30pm in Lacken.

►Sunday 14^th November: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount in the Stables behind Valleymount Parochial House after 11.15am Mass. Proceeds to the renovation fund of Valleymount & Lacken Churches. Your Support is much appreciated

►Tuesday 16^th November: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington

Friday 19^th November – Bethany Bereavement Support will be available from 10am to 11am in the Coimin Centre, Blessington to offer confidential support. No appointment necessary. All welcome

November List of the Dead. Envelopes available in the Church. Masses offered on the 1st Friday of every month throughout the year

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”

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 11^th 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

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 27^th  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

The committee of Blessington Men’s Shed are pleased to announce that, from Monday 15^th November, the shed will be open two days a week, Monday and Tuesday from 11am to 1pm Hope to see you all there!! New members most welcome.

Parent & Toddler Group Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 12 noon in St Kevin’s Community Centre, Blessington. Covid Cert Required

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

Community Pool for West Wicklow are delighted to be returning to Russborough House with our Outdoor Christmas Market on Saturday December 11^th Soak up the festive atmosphere in the Hippodrome and East Courtyard while doing your Christmas Shopping & supporting local artists, crafters & businesses. Santa will be joining us on the day, we hope you will too!

Lacken-Kilbride GAA Night @ The Races Saturday 13^th November from 9.30pm in Zeller’s Pub ~ Lacken. Buy your horse for €20 (buy as many as you like!!) today online or in person from any committee member. You don’t have to in Zellers on the night, buy a horse in advance and you’re in the mix!  THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND GOOD LUCK! Contact: lackenkilbridegaaclub@gmail.com 086 311 3443 with any queries.

Blessington Educate Together are now accepting enrolments for the next school year 2022-2023.  Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our website www.betns.ie or contact the school office on 045 865 281 or email office@betns.ie

Gaelscoil na Lochanna is now accepting places for the 2022-2023 the school year. You don’t need Irish to send your child to the Gaelscoil! Tá an FÓGRA BLIANTIÚL MAIDIR LE LIGEAN ISTEACH fógraithe anois ar www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com mar aon le foirm iontrála agus eolas faoi Oíche Oscailte Fhíorúil. (3ú Samhain, 7:30) Spriocdháta dona hiarratais ná 24ú Samhain agus cuirfear tuistí ar an eolas ar an 1ú Nollaig. Beidh ar thuistí/chaomhnóirí an áit a chinntiú roimh/ar an 21ú Eanáir 2022. Tá 60 spás sna Naíonáin ar fáil (más chuí). The ANNUAL ADMISSIONS NOTICE.with enrolment forms is now available to view on the school website www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com. Applications for spaces are due before/on the 24th November 2021 & parents will be notified on the 1^st December. Parents/Guardians will then need to confirm their acceptance of the place on/ before 21st January 2022.There are 60 spaces available in Junior Infants.

Lacken National School are now accepting enrolment applications for the 2022/2023 school year. Please email school@lackenns.com  or contact the school office on 045 865086.

Donard Glen Community Talent Show – For One Night Only!! Don’t Miss it!! Saturday 20th November. All Proceeds in aid of Donard Community Hall & Baltinglass Hospital. Tickets €5 at the door. For more details call Edward 087 877 7580

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.

Lacken National School is looking for qualified SNAs to substitute in Lacken School. Please send you application to school@lackenns.com  by 15^th November

Lacken & Valleymount – November Mass of Remembrance: Saturday 7^th November at 7.30pm in Lacken Church on Sunday 8^th November at 11.15am in Valleymount Church. During this Mass we will remember all our loved ones who have died during 2020 and 2021

Blessington FC is delighted to see the rapid growth in Girls Soccer. We now have 3 all girls teams that train weekly & play in the DDSL & MGL leagues. We have spaces in our Soccer Academy for Girls born 2014, 2015 & 2016. Our Academy runs on Saturday afternoons @3pm in the GAA Astro pitches. If you’re interested in signing your girls up you can contact our Academy Director Tony by email to academy@blessingtonfc.com

Visit www.YourAuction.ie   and sell your goods through an auction style bidding process. Sign up and benefit from unlimited free listings and zero sale fees. For 99 cent a month you get unlimited access to Auction any item, any time. YourAuction can be downloaded from the Play Store and the App Store.

Mass intentions this week: Patrick Nolan, (RD) Valleymount, Seamus Zeller (RD) Old Bawn & Lacken, Christy Miley (RD) Valleymount, Eamon Tully (RD) Blessington

Saturday 6pm Mass: Bridie Keogh (A) Noel Keogh (A), Matthew, Michael & James Ryan (A)

Sunday 10am: Sally Egan (A) Oliver Shirran (2^nd A), Philip & Mary Creighton (A), Ann O’Reilly (A)

We remember the following: Theresa & Paul O’Connell, Pauline Curran, Noeleen Molloy, Maceinu Diliausku, Daugely Families

Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick,

Tuesday: Tommy Mooney (RD), Ann Cullen (RD)

Wednesday: Billy Dalton (A), John Noone (RD)

Thursday: Birthday Intentions, Birthday Intentions

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

►Saturday 30^th October: 6pm Mass in Blessington. 7.30pm Harvest Thanksgiving Mass  in Lacken. Donations of home baking, jams, fruit/veg can be left in the Church between 3pm & 4pm on Sat or before Mass & will be sold after Mass to support the ongoing work in Lacken Church

►Sunday 31^st October: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount & 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel

►Monday 1^st November: Feast of All Saints -Mass times: 9am Manor Kilbride, 10am Crosschapel, 10am Blessington, 11.15am Valleymount, 7.30pm via webcam only for the Annual Mass of Remembrance in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

►Tuesday 2^nd November: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington

►Thursday 4^th November: Holy Hour and Benediction with Deacon Gerry 7.30pm in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

►Friday 5^th November: 1st Friday of the month: Masses offered for all those on the November Altar List of the Dead. Bethany Bereavement Support will be available from 10am to 11am in the Coimin Centre, Blessington to offer confidential support. No appointment necessary. All welcome.

November List of the Dead. Envelopes available in all the Churches. Masses offered on the 1st Friday of every month throughout the year.

Blessington – Mass of Remembrance: Monday 1^st November at 7.30pm in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. During this Mass we will remember all our loved ones who have died during the past year. We invite you to join with us for Mass via webcam only www.blessingtonparish.ie Perhaps you could light a candle at home at the start of the Mass. Invite family members or friends who can’t be with you at this time to connect to the Mass as we all join together, apart, to remember our loved ones.

Lacken & Valleymount – November Mass of Remembrance: Saturday 7^th November at 7.30pm in Lacken Church on Sunday 8^th November at 11.15am in Valleymount Church. During this Mass we will remember all our loved ones who have died during 2020 and 2021

IS ALCOHOL CAUSING PROBLEMS FOR YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW? Do you want to stop drinking? Is there an alcoholic in your life? Blessington Alcoholics Anonymous Group is hosting an OPEN PUBLIC MEETING in St Joseph’s Hall, Main St. Blessington on Monday 8^th Nov at 8pm. The purpose of this meeting is to reach the still suffering alcoholic through a third party, family & friends by letting them know that AA exists, where it can be found & what it can offer. With speakers from Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. Refreshments served. All welcome.

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn 28th October:  2, 8, 9, 17  Weekly winner of €25 was Ciara Taylor Next week’s jackpot is €1425 www.blessingtonparish.ie

Community Pool for West Wicklow are delighted to announce the return of our Christmas Market to Russborough House & Park this December! The Christmas Market will take place on Saturday December 11^th and will feature live music; face painting & of course, Santa will be there too. If you are a local business, artist or crafter & would like to take part please contact us by email at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com

Blessington FC is delighted to see the rapid growth in Girls Soccer. We now have 3 all girls teams that train weekly & play in the DDSL & MGL leagues. We have spaces in our Soccer Academy for Girls born 2014, 2015 & 2016. Our Academy runs on Saturday afternoons @3pm in the GAA Astro pitches. If you’re interested in signing your girls up you can contact our Academy Director Tony by email to academy@blessingtonfc.com

Lacken-Kilbride GAA Night @ The Races. Our annual race night is back! Are you feeling lucky….? Saturday 13^th November from 9.30pm in Zeller’s Pub ~ Lacken. Buy your horse for €20 (buy as many as you like!!) today online or in person from any committee member. For any businesses or high wealth individuals! You can sponsor a race or advertise your business in the Race Night booklet. Just €50 for a Half Page Advert, €100 for a Full Page Advert or €100 to sponsor one of ten races. Prizes to be won: Horse Winner Prize: €50, 2nd Place Horse: €30. You don’t have to in Zellers on the night, buy a horse in advance and you’re in the mix! All proceeds from this race night will be used to help develop our new Club pitch in Kilbride which will officially open to games in March/April 2022 to develop our underage academy, our male & female playing teams as well as our community walking track. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND GOOD LUCK! Contact: lackenkilbridegaaclub@gmail.com 086 311 3443 with any queries.

Wicklow Libraries and KEWTB are running workshops on UpSkilling, ReSkilling & top tips for the perfect CVs & Interviews. It’s an in-person workshop in Blessington Library on Tuesday 2^nd Nov @ 6.30pm. Spaces are limited so please contact at blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie  or on 045 891 740 if interested.

Anam Cara South Dublin supporting bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Mon 8th Nov at 7:20pm in the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght. This event is free & open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or if their death was recent or not.

BYT are currently refunding tickets from our postponed March 2020 show.  For anyone requesting a refund please contact BYT on 087 465 0835. The rescheduled show will now take place in early December (date to be confirmed). If you wish to attend, your original ticket must be exchanged before the upcoming show. Thank you for your continued support. BYT

St. Mary’s Junior School. For parents considering where to send their child to school, we invite you to a Prospective Parents/New Student Intake. Open Evening in the Junior School. Thursday 4^th November from 6pm to 7pm. The Principal, Carmel Dillon, members of staff & parents of current students will be available to discuss with you how our school operates & show you around the school. For all application enquiries, please contact the Secretary at bsec@live.ie  or phone the school on 045 865 501.

Blessington Educate Together are now accepting enrolments for the next school year 2022-2023.  Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our website www.betns.ie or contact the school office on 045 865 281 or email office@betns.ie

Gaelscoil na Lochanna is now accepting places for the 2022-2023 the school year. You don’t need Irish to send your child to the Gaelscoil! Tá an FÓGRA BLIANTIÚL MAIDIR LE LIGEAN ISTEACH fógraithe anois ar www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com mar aon le foirm iontrála agus eolas faoi Oíche Oscailte Fhíorúil. (3ú Samhain, 7:30) Spriocdháta dona hiarratais ná 24ú Samhain agus cuirfear tuistí ar an eolas ar an 1ú Nollaig. Beidh ar thuistí/chaomhnóirí an áit a chinntiú roimh/ar an 21ú Eanáir 2022. Tá 60 spás sna Naíonáin ar fáil (más chuí). The ANNUAL ADMISSIONS NOTICE.with enrolment forms is now available to view on the school website www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com. Applications for spaces are due before/on the 24th November 2021 & parents will be notified on the 1^st December. Parents/Guardians will then need to confirm their acceptance of the place on/ before 21st January 2022.There are 60 spaces available in Junior Infants. For those considering the Gaelscoil there will be a Virtual Open Night on 3rd November to give everyone a chance to see how it all works in a Gaelscoil. The Gaelscoil will be hosting a series of Community Talks throughout the year around the topics of Special Education in the Gaelscoil. (Dyslexia, Autism, Visual Impairment, Down syndrome & Using Lámh, Maths, Homework, Reading strategies in the Gaelscoil). These talks will be open to everyone. For all enquiries please contact Runai@gaelscoilnalochanna.com (school secretary) or phone 045 900 525, 087 938 8651.

Lacken National School are now accepting enrolment applications for the 2022/2023 school year. Please email school@lackenns.com  or contact the school office on 045 865086.

Rugby at Russborough for age groups U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, boys & girls! Tuesday 7pm to 8pm & Saturday 11am to 12:30. All Welcome to Blessington Mini-Rugby! blessingtonrugb@gmail.com

Vales Around Cloughlea Festival 2021: EVENT 1 CONCERT: St. John’s Church Cloughlea Fri 29^th Oct 7.30pm. Laoise O’Brien (recorders), Eamon Sweeney (early guitars and lute), Malachy Robinson (voice and bass viol) EVENT 2 GUIDED NATURE WALK: through Ballyward Forest Sat 6^th Nov at 11am. For details contact Aidan 086 3958207. EVENT 3 CONCERT Manor Kilbride Community Hall,  Saturday 6th November at 7.30pm, Dónal Lunny, Paddy Glackin & Phil Callery. Pre-booking for the above events essential. Contact Maria 087 9656257 or e-mail oldkilbride@gmail.com EVENT 4 ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION: Sunday 7^th November 12noon – 4pm. Manor Kilbride Community Hall: Music: Kilbride & Lakeside Young Musicians. All welcome to drop by. Organised by Kilbride & Lakeside Music Committee & Glen Heste Pure Mile Group. Supported by Wicklow Co. Council Arts Dept

West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival ‘Winter Weekend’ The West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival‘s inaugural “Winter Weekend”, will take place from 12^th to 14^th November at Russborough. Tickets & further information from www.westwicklowfestival.com

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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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

Mass intentions this week:

Saturday 6pm Mass: Liam Cummins (1^st A), John Cummins (A) Edward Ball (A), Kathy & Willie Dunworth (A), James Byrne(A) Margaret Murphy (A), John & Bridie Richardson (A)

Sunday 10am: Mary Keogh (Birthday Rem), Davy Clarke (A)

We remember the following: Annie Fennell, Michael O’Brien

Monday:  Mass for Blessington List of the Sick, Intentions Mass

Tuesday: Get Well Int, Get Well Int

Wednesday: Eithne Kane (RD), Paddy Cosgrove (RD)

Thursday: Brian Redmond (RD), Pat Reilly (RD)

Friday:  Thomas McCarthy (RD), Gretta Malone (A)

►Saturday 16^th October:  6pm Mass in Blessington, 7.30pm Mass in Lacken

►Sunday 17^th October: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount & 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel

►Tuesday 19^th October: 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 Catholic Church throughout the world & in Ireland is beginning a series of conversations about what God wants of his people at this time.  These conversations are often referred to as a Synodal Process. “Synodal” comes from a Greek word which means “walking together”. On Sunday 17th October  we mark the opening of the Synodal Process entitled: For a Synodal Church, Communion, Participation & Mission.  This Synodal Process coincides with the start of the two-year Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland which will lead, in time, to a National Synodal Assembly in Ireland.  www.catholicbishops.ie/synod     www.synod.va

The Folk Group in Church of Our Lady Blessington has been singing at masses continuously for 25 years until Covid silenced us in 2020. We are currently preparing for our return once restrictions allowing singing in church are lifted. We are looking for new members – singers & musicians, especially guitarists to join us in the singing.  A recent survey found that singing in a group or choir is good for your physical & mental health. So, maybe you would consider joining us. We meet for 90 minutes once a week, & we sing at mass every second weekend. We also do some special occasions like, Christmas, Easter, Cemetery Sunday etc. It is a good way of meeting people, getting out of the house & catching up on the local gossip as we are a very social group.  If you are interested, please call Declan: 086 806 3436 or contact the parish office.

IS ALCOHOL CAUSING PROBLEMS FOR YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW? Do you want to stop drinking? Is there an alcoholic in your life? Blessington Alcoholics Anonymous Group is hosting an OPEN PUBLIC MEETING in St Joseph’s Hall, Main St. Blessington on Monday 8^th Nov at 8pm. The purpose of this meeting is to reach the still suffering alcoholic through a third party, family & friends by letting them know that AA exists, where it can be found & what it can offer. With speakers from Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. Refreshments served. All welcome.

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn 14th October: 10, 13, 22, 25. Weekly winner of €25 was Fiona Donald. Next week’s jackpot is €1300 www.blessingtonparish.ie

St Mary’s Junior School ANNUAL ADMISSION NOTICE in respect of 2022/2023 school year. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy & the Application Form for Admission for the 2022/2023 is available to download at: www.stmarysjns.weebly.com by emailing  principal@stmarysjuniorschool.ie or writing to: St Mary’s Junior School, Main St. Blessington, Co. Wicklow. W91 YN0P. The following are the dates applicable for admission to Junior Infants Applications accepted for admission on 01/10/2021. Closing date for applications for admission on 22/11/2021. Applicants will be notified of the decision on their application on 13/12/2021. Applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission by 31/01/2022 *Failure to accept an offer within the prescribed period above may result in the offer being withdrawn. *Note: the school will consider & issue decisions on late applications in accordance with the school’s admission policy. Number of places being made available in 2022/2023 in Junior Infants is 75. For parents considering where to send their child to school we invite you to a Prospective Parents /New Student Intake tour, November 4^th in the Junior School.  Between 6pm-7pm. The Principal, Carmel Dillon, members of staff & parents of current students will be available to discuss with you how our school operates & show you around the school. For enquiries, please contact our Secretary at bsec@live.ie or phone the school on 045 865 501.

Blessington Educate Together are now accepting enrolments for the next school year 2022-2023.  Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our website www.betns.ie or contact the school office on 045 865 281 or email office@betns.ie

St Joseph’s National School Valleymount are now accepting enrolment applications for the 2022/2023 school year. Forms available from the school office call 045 867289 or email valleymountns@gmail.com   Closing date for receipt of applications is October 22nd 2021

Gaelscoil na Lochanna is now accepting places for the 2022-2023 the school year. You don’t need Irish to send your child to the Gaelscoil! Tá an FÓGRA BLIANTIÚL MAIDIR LE LIGEAN ISTEACH fógraithe anois ar www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com mar aon le foirm iontrála agus eolas faoi Oíche Oscailte Fhíorúil. (3ú Samhain, 7:30) Spriocdháta dona hiarratais ná 24ú Samhain agus cuirfear tuistí ar an eolas ar an 1ú Nollaig. Beidh ar thuistí/chaomhnóirí an áit a chinntiú roimh/ar an 21ú Eanáir 2022. Tá 60 spás sna Naíonáin ar fáil (más chuí). The ANNUAL ADMISSIONS NOTICE.with enrolment forms is now available to view on the school website www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com. Applications for spaces are due before/on the 24th November 2021 & parents will be notified on the 1^st December. Parents/Guardians will then need to confirm their acceptance of the place on/ before 21st January 2022.There are 60 spaces available in Junior Infants. For those considering the Gaelscoil there will be a Virtual Open Night on 3rd November to give everyone a chance to see how it all works in a Gaelscoil. The Gaelscoil will be hosting a series of Community Talks throughout the year around the topics of Special Education in the Gaelscoil. (Dyslexia, Autism, Visual Impairment, Down syndrome & Using Lámh, Maths, Homework, Reading strategies in the Gaelscoil). These talks will be open to everyone. For all enquiries please contact Runai@gaelscoilnalochanna.com (school secretary) or phone 045 900 525, 087 938 8651.

Lacken National School are now accepting enrolment applications for the 2022/2023 school year. Please email school@lackenns.com  or contact the school office on 045 865086.

Community Pool for West Wicklow are delighted to announce the return of our Christmas Market to Russborough House & Park this December! The Christmas Market will take place on Saturday December 11^th and will feature live music; face painting & of course, Santa will be there too. If you are a local business, artist or crafter & would like to take part please contact us by email at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com

Events and meet-ups are back in Blessington Library from Tues 26^th Oct. The community room will also be available for bookings again. To celebrate, we’re running a series of family & children’s events for Halloween: Tuesday 26th @ 7pm Tale from the Shadows, Puppet Show family event  Wednesday, 27th @3pm Spooky Storytime (under 6 years) Thursday 28th @3pm Origami Workshop Saturday 30^th @11am  Arts & Craft workshop. Booking is required on 045 891 740 or at blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie

Rugby at Russborough for age groups U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, boys & girls! Tuesday 7pm to 8pm & Saturday 11am to 12:30. All Welcome to Blessington Mini-Rugby! blessingtonrugb@gmail.com

Blessington Outdoor Car Boot Sale – St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 24^th October from 7am to 4pm (Des Redmond Charities) Free Car Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Bigi Linn. Bargains Galore! Info: 086 075 2072. Covid Regulations in Operation!

Vales Around Cloughlea Festival 2021: EVENT 1 CONCERT: St. John’s Church Cloughlea Fri 29^th Oct 7.30pm. Laoise O’Brien (recorders), Eamon Sweeney (early guitars and lute), Malachy Robinson (voice and bass viol) EVENT 2 GUIDED NATURE WALK: through Ballyward Forest Sat 6^th Nov at 11am. For details contact Aidan 086 3958207. EVENT 3 CONCERT Manor Kilbride Community Hall,  Saturday 6th November at 7.30pm, Dónal Lunny, Paddy Glackin & Phil Callery. Pre-booking for the above events essential. Contact Maria 087 9656257 or e-mail oldkilbride@gmail.com EVENT 4 ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION: Sunday 7^th November 12noon – 4pm. Manor Kilbride Community Hall: Music: Kilbride & Lakeside Young Musicians. All welcome to drop by. Organised by Kilbride & Lakeside Music Committee & Glen Heste Pure Mile Group. Supported by Wicklow Co. Council Arts Dept

West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival ‘Winter Weekend’ The West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival‘s inaugural “Winter Weekend”, will take place from 12^th to 14^th November at Russborough. Violinist Mairéad Hickey & local pianist Fiachra Garvey will open the weekend of concerts on Friday 12^th November playing some of the greatest sonatas ever written for violin & piano by Debussy, Brahms, Strauss & “a quarter million miles from the moon” by Irish composer Deirdre McKay. On Saturday 13^th November Latvian sisters Kristine & Margarita Balanas, a tour de force violin / cello duo, will give their debut Irish performance together. These incredible artists will bring us music by J.S Bach, Ravel, Handel, Vivaldi, fellow Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks & a newly arranged commission by Irish composer Anne-Marie O’Farrell called “A Russborough Diversion”. Finally, on Sunday 14^th November, mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty & pianist Gary Beecher will present a programme of pure beauty featuring songs by Schubert, Debussy & Grieg, as well as some well-known & loved Irish & American songs. You are invited to come & support live music again in the most glorious & inspiring of settings! Tickets & further information from www.westwicklowfestival.com

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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Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714

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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

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