Mass intentions in Blessington

Maven Lewis (RD) England

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

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

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

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Special Intentions, Special Intentions

Wednesday: Ann Mellin-A, Intentions

Thursday: Blessington Deceased Mass Card List

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

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

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

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

Mass intentions in Blessington

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

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

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

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FUEL STAMP SAVING SCHEME Fuel Stamps are a great way to help budget for your fuel costs. Start saving now towards your fuel bills during the winter months.   The Stay Warm Saving Scheme is an easy payment option plan which enables households to budget for their central heating oil or solid fuel. Start saving the €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps on the savings card and use the stamps to pay (in full or part payment) for fuel with the listed suppliers on the card. A new supplier to the scheme but not listed on the card is Tom Phibbs Fuels Tel: 01 2118469.  The Scheme is open to all households in the Blessington area and full details are available on the card. This initiative is in association with the Department of Communications Energy & Natural Resources. The €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps and Savings Card are only available from Hennessy’s Hardware and SVP Shop.

Happy Faces will temporarily relocate to St Mary’s JS for September & there is limited sessional places available, please contact Catriona 085 128 1605 or email happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie

Ігрова група Valleymount Parent & Baby/toddler працює щочетверга протягом шкільного семестру з 09.30 до 12.00 у Valleymount Hall.  Щиро вітаються нові батьки.  Заходьте випити чашечку чаю та побалакати Valleymount Parent & Baby/Toddler Playgroup meets every Thursday during school term from 9.30am to 12 in Valleymount Hall. New parents most welcome. Pop in for a cuppa & a chat.

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

Tuesday Rural Bus Service to Naas & Newbridge. Your support is needed to keep this service open. This is ideal as a “shopping bus”. Adult return journey €3.50 & €1 for students. (a free service for many qualifying adults) Departs Blessington Bus Shelter at 10am via Naas to Newbridge (Whitewater Shopping Centre) Departs Whitewater at 1.45pm. Further info: Jane Auld 087 266 0616 or Pat Conlan 086 075 2072

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baltyboys Cemetery Caretaker Position: Job Reference: CES 2285255

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass intentions in Blessington

Catherine Edgeworth (RD), Hollywood

Saturday: Peter Nolan Jnr (A), James Nolan (A), Gerard O’Hanlon (2nd A), Rachel Murphy (A), Dick Keogh (A), Jimmy Mahon (A), Fran Gordon (A), Patrick Kearns (A)

Sunday: Fr Kevin Lyons (91st Birthday Rem), Sheila Hearns (2^nd A), Paddy Howlin (A), Kathleen Kelly (A), John & Sarah Magee (A), Darragh Rowan (A)

We also Remember: Dec. Mem. Smyth Family (Rem), Margaret Glennon (A), Ita Jalili (A), Gus Hearne (A)

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Margaret Glennon (A), Ita Jalili (A)

Wednesday: Willie Lawlor (RD), Nora O’Hara (A)

Thursday: Philip Troy (RD), Cian Holland (RD)

Friday: Larry Henry Bennett (A), Johanna Bennett (A)

Deacon Gerry’s Neo-Catechumenate Group are making an appeal to fund some young people attending World Youth Day in Lisbon in August 2023. They will be present at Masses in Blessington & Valleymount this weekend & will be selling their book to raise some funds to assist mission. Your support would be appreciated.

Saturday 17^th June: Blessington: 6pm Mass, Confessions: after 6pm Mass. Lacken: 7.30pm Mass

Sunday 18^th June: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am 91st Birthday Remembrance Mass for Fr Kevin Lyon

Tuesday 20^th June: Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

Cemetery Mass – Eadestown Sunday 18^th June at 12 noon. Blessing of the graves starting at 11.30. Manor Kilbride on Sunday 2nd July at 2pm. Templeboden Sunday 2nd July at 3pm

Congratulations to the girls & boys in St Mary’s SNS who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on 12^th & 13^th June

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

Valleymount Community Shed Social Night Saturday 17^th June at 7.30pm in the Stables. Music will be provided by local musicians. All are invited & there will be a cuppa & sandwiches afterwards. Hope to see you there!

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 1^st June: 5, 7, 9, 20 – €25 Winner: Carmel Kavanagh. Next Jackpot €3,025

Blessington Millennium Choir present – “Music for Middlebrows” Sunday 18th June in St Kevin’s church Hollywood at 4pm. Join us for a programme of well known choruses from film & opera. Tickets €12 (Children under 12 free) available from choir members. 087 435 2385 or 087 243 1449

Cemetery Masses: Eadestown on Sunday 18th June at 12 noon. Manor Kilbride on Sunday 2nd July at 2pm. Templeboden on Sunday 2nd July at 3pm

Manor Kilbride Field Day Sunday 25^th June 2pm – Kilbride GAA Pitch & Playground (W91 A37V) Field Day Events: Pet Show, Pony Rides, Cake Sale, Games, BBQ & more see www.KilbrideGAA.com Also, Sponsored Run or Walk around Manor Kilbride at 1pm – for more details see: www.kilbridegaa.com/sponsored-walk-run/  All proceeds raised go towards the All-Weather Facility with Hurling/Football Wall.

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

Blessington Car Boot Sale: St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 25^th June from 10am to 4pm (open at 8am for set-up) Tea/Coffee. Indoor & Outdoor Stalls. Tables supplied if required. Free Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Info: Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072

***URGENT*** Host families required for Spanish boys & girls aged between 12 and 15 years from 2^nd to 30^th July. If you are interested, Call/text Triona Mills:  089 478 9839 or Paloma via WhatsApp 0034 628 114 938 before 3^rd June.

Happy Faces will temporarily relocate to St Mary’s JS for September & there is limited sessional places available, please contact Catriona 085 128 1605 or email happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie

Ігрова група Valleymount Parent & Baby/toddler працює щочетверга протягом шкільного семестру з 09.30 до 12.00 у Valleymount Hall.  Щиро вітаються нові батьки.  Заходьте випити чашечку чаю та побалакати Valleymount Parent & Baby/Toddler Playgroup meets every Thursday during school term from 9.30am to 12 in Valleymount Hall. New parents most welcome. Pop in for a cuppa & a chat.

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

Tuesday Rural Bus Service to Naas & Newbridge. Your support is needed to keep this service open. This is ideal as a “shopping bus”. Adult return journey €3.50 & €1 for students. (a free service for many qualifying adults) Departs Blessington Bus Shelter at 10am via Naas to Newbridge (Whitewater Shopping Centre) Departs Whitewater at 1.45pm. Further info: Jane Auld 087 266 0616 or Pat Conlan 086 075 2072

Current Blessington Community Employment Vacancies – These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary. Building Caretaker: Hollywood Community Centre. Job Reference: 2278006.  Duties will include, but not limited to: Light maintenance. Admin duties. Cleaning. Painting. Assisting with general operations of the centre & this could include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health & safety. Flexible hours required due to the nature of the role to include after hours. Report to reception & or assigned committee member. Closing Date: 29/05/2023

Caretaker St. Kevin’s Centre. Job Reference:2278008.  Duties to include, but not limited to: Light maintenance, general caretaking duties, painting, cleaning. Closing Date: 29/05/2023

Caretaker: Valleymount Hall.  Job Reference: CE 2281488. Duties will include, but not limited to: General light maintenance. Some cleaning duties. Painting. Assisting in general operations of the centre to include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhereto health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 13/06/2023

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

Affinity Plus Home Support: are you looking for some support within the comfort of your own home? Affinity Plus provides assistance with: personal care, medication prompting, companionship & household tasks.  Get in touch with us on 045 916 060 to speak with a member of our team today

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass intentions in Blessington

Brendan Connolly (RD) Co. Mayo, Mick Ball (RD) Co. Kildare

Saturday: Mick Curran (A), John Lipsett (2nd A), John & Ann Craul (A), Liam Craul (A), James Cullen (A), Colette Kelly (A)

Sunday: Charlie Keogh (A),Jim Toomey (A), Mary Kavanagh (A), Kitty Balfe (A)

We also Remember: Margaret & Richard McDonald  (A)

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Birthday Mass, Birthday Mass

Wednesday: Kitty Balfe (A), Tom O’Neill (RD)

Thursday: Sarah Kirwan (A), Mary Drewett (RD)

Friday: Jimmy Donaghy (RD), Gerry O’Sullivan (RD

Saturday 3^rd June: Blessington: 6pm Mass – Confessions: after 6pm Mass – Lacken: 7.30pm Mass

Sunday 4^th June: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am

Monday 5^th June: Bank Holiday Monday, Mass at 10am in Blessington

Tuesday 6^th June: Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

Sunday 11^th June Corpus Christi Procession St Joseph’s Church Valleymount at 3pm. Adoration from 12 noon to 3pm Refreshments afterwards. Why not bring a PICNIC! All welcome. We would love to see the boys & girls who received 1^st Communion this year take part in the Corpus Christi Procession dressed in their Communion clothes!

John Lipsett. On this, the 2^nd Anniversary of Dads sudden passing. We would like to thank everyone for the condolences and support that we have received. Especially for our great neighbours and friends who took the time to stand at the top of the road as we were making that difficult journey to the graveyard.  A mass has been offered for your intentions.  The Lipsett Family

Ministers of the Eucharist for the month of  June

Saturday 6pm:  Colette Fennan, Annmarie Wall, Margaret Keogh

Sunday 10am:  Mary McHugh, Catherine Behan, Michael Keogh

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. 25^th May: 3, 4, 25, 28 – €25 Winner: Helen Teague. Next Jackpot €2,975

Anam Cara South Dublin the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Monday 12^th June at 7:15pm 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 whether their death was recent or not.

MATT TALBOT WALK – Walk in the footsteps of Matt Talbot. Sunday 4^th June at 1pm. Visiting key places associated with his life. Walk begins from the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sean McDermott Street. Wear suitable footwear. Mass of Healing at 3pm.

Happy Faces will temporarily relocate to St Mary’s JS for September & there is limited sessional places available, please contact Catriona 085 128 1605 or email happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie

Ігрова група Valleymount Parent & Baby/toddler працює щочетверга протягом шкільного семестру з 09.30 до 12.00 у Valleymount Hall.  Щиро вітаються нові батьки.  Заходьте випити чашечку чаю та побалакати Valleymount Parent & Baby/Toddler Playgroup meets every Thursday during school term from 9.30am to 12 in Valleymount Hall. New parents most welcome. Pop in for a cuppa & a chat.

Cruinniu na n Og is taking place in Blessington Library on Saturday 10^th June. 10 am – Musical Toddler Time with Rachel Drew of Let’s Sing (Booking Required) 12 pm – Live Performances by Rhyme Island (All welcome) 2.30pm – Hedwig the Owl Sewing Workshop. For Children aged 6 – 10. (Booking required) Email blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie  or call 045 891 740 for more information.

Cemetery Masses: Eadestown on Sunday 18th June at 12 noon. Manor Kilbride on Sunday 2nd July at 2pm. Templeboden on Sunday 2nd July at 3pm

***URGENT*** Host families required for Spanish boys & girls aged between 12 and 15 years from 2^nd to 30^th July. If you are interested, Call/text Triona Mills:  089 478 9839 or Paloma via WhatsApp 0034 628 114 938 before 3^rd June.

Always wanted to sing? Blessington Millennium Choir are looking to recruit new members who love to sing. All Welcome. No Auditions. With mixed ability & experience, we aim to positively impact our community and as such regularly raise funds for organisations & participate in events. So, if you sing in the shower, you are the King or Queen of Karaoke or a keen amateur, Come & Join Us We meet every Tuesday evening 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Kare Centre, Blessington. For more details please phone (087) 4352385 or (087) 2431499  www.choirbmc.com

Yoga continues in the Coimin Centre on Mondays, 10.45am – 11.45am. Contact Patricia 086 071 7384

Tuesday Rural Bus Service to Naas & Newbridge. Your support is needed to keep this service open. This is ideal as a “shopping bus”. Adult return journey €3.50 & €1 for students. (a free service for many qualifying adults) Departs Blessington Bus Shelter at 10am via Naas to Newbridge (Whitewater Shopping Centre) Departs Whitewater at 1.45pm. Further info: Jane Auld 087 266 0616 or Pat Conlan 086 075 2072

Current Blessington Community Employment Vacancies – These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary. Building Caretaker: Hollywood Community Centre. Job Reference: 2278006.  Duties will include, but not limited to: Light maintenance. Admin duties. Cleaning. Painting. Assisting with general operations of the centre & this could include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health & safety. Flexible hours required due to the nature of the role to include after hours. Report to reception & or assigned committee member. Closing Date: 29/05/2023

Caretaker St. Kevin’s Centre. Job Reference:2278008.  Duties to include, but not limited to: Light maintenance, general caretaking duties, painting, cleaning. Closing Date: 29/05/2023

Caretaker: Valleymount Hall.  Job Reference: CE 2281488. Duties will include, but not limited to: General light maintenance. Some cleaning duties. Painting. Assisting in general operations of the centre to include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhereto health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 13/06/2023

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

Mass intentions in Blessington

Saturday: Jim & Marian O’Toole (A), Noeleen Duff (A)

Sunday: Mary Ann McDonald (A), Mary Wade (A), John Reynolds (A), Nicholas Dunne (A)

We also Remember: Noel Kelly (2^nd A)

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Kathleen Murphy (RD), Margaret Hogan (RD)

Wednesday: Frank Birney (RD), Margaret Moynihan (RD)

Thursday: John Maguire (1st A), James & Tess Maguire (Rem)

Friday: Birthday Mass Intentions, Get Well Intentions

Saturday 20^th May: Blessington 6pm Mass , Confessions: after 6pm Mass. Rosary at Our Lady’s Grotto on St Joseph’s Road after 6pm Mass for the month of May. Lacken 7.30pm Mass

Sunday 21^st May: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am. The Annual Blessing of the Graves & Cemetery Mass in Burgage Cemetery at 3pm

Tuesday 23^rd May: Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

Building Hope – Pray, Reflect, Plan. You are invited to join with every parish in the Diocese in a Novena to the Holy Spirit – a period of prayer, reflection & planning for the renewal of the Church in the Archdiocese of Dublin. The Novena will take place in the 9 days from 21st to 29^th May. beginning on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, through Pentecost & continuing to the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church. Novena Prayer Cards will be available.

Congratulations to the Girls & Boys in Blessington & Valleymount who received their 1^st Holy Communion last weekend. We wish them every blessing.

Cemetery Mass Eadestown – Sunday 18^th June at 12 noon. Manor Kilbride on Sunday 2^nd July at 2pm. Templeboden Sunday 2^nd July at 3pm

All Ireland Rosary Rally in Knock will take place on Saturday June 3^rd from 1pm. It will include Mass, the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross & a talk by Bishop Oliver Doeme. The main Celebrant for Mass is Archbishop Eamon Martin.  A bus will leave from Dublin. Please book your seat early to avoid disappointment. Ring Loirín: 087 241 2611

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 11th May: 2, 6, 18, 21. €25 Winner: Lisa Kavanagh. Next Jackpot €2,900

Thank you to everyone who wished me well & gave cards & gifts as I retired as Caretaker of Blessington Parish. I am most grateful for your kindness & support! Eamon Byrne

Happy Faces will temporarily relocate to St Mary’s JS for September & there is limited sessional places available, please contact Catriona 085 128 1605 or email happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie

West Wicklow Cancer Support welcomes you to our monthly Drop In Evening on Thursday 25^th May 7.30pm Coimin Centre Blessington. Come along & enjoy an evening hosted by local holistic physiotherapist Margot Ussher looking at different crystal energies & their origins. This promises to be an interesting & wonderful night with tea, cakes & chats for afters! Come & join us, no need to book, no charge. For info: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com

Blessington Tourist Office Art Exhibition will take place on Friday May 26th between 7pm & 9pm. This exhibition will feature & promote local West Wicklow artists. Light refreshments provided. All welcome.”

Blessington Car Boot Sale St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 28^th May: 7am to 4pm. Tea/Coffee. Indoor & Outdoor Spaces. Free Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Info: Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072

Harriet Parsons from Bodywhys, The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, will talk about eating disorders & how best to support someone affected by them – Wednesday 31st May at 7pm – this is a free, online event & brought to you by Wicklow County Council Library Service ‘Healthy Ireland at your Library’ programme. Booking link for tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-to-support-someone-with-an-eating-disorder-tickets-615531700887?aff=ebdssbdestsearch  Or email libraryoutreach@wicklowcoco.ie  Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation for people affected by eating disorders, including friends & family. The organisation has grown to develop a range of services & supports for people affected by eating disorders. It offers support, information, a listening ear & understanding.

BEALTAINE FESTIVAL  Celebrating Creativity & Arts as we age. Events at Blessington Library – Creative Meditation Works 3pm – Tues & Wed 23^rd & 24^th May 3pm – Thurs 1st June 5.30pm – Cioreral Comhra- Blessington Library Adult Meetups: Book Clubs, Poetry Circle, Knitting Group, Writing Group, Ukulele, English Language Café. BOOKING REQUIRED

Kildare and Wicklow Education & Training Board (KWETB) would like to invite you to information sessions about an exciting new pilot course in psychology starting in Blessington Further Education & Training centre (FETC) this September. Join us for a cup of tea/coffee on Tuesday, 23^rd May, 7pm to 8pm, or Wednesday, 24th May, 11am to 12noon in Blessington FETC for an informal outline & chat about the course.

Happy Faces will temporarily relocate to St Mary’s JS for September & there is limited sessional places available, please contact Catriona 085 128 1605 or email happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie

Blessington Car Boot Sale St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 28^th May: 7am to 4pm. Tea/Coffee. Indoor & Outdoor Spaces. Free Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Info: Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072

HOLLYWOOD PILGRIMAGE Sunday May 28^th  The Mass Rock Pilgrimage will take place from St Kevin’s Church, Hollywood. The walk, which takes about two hours, will leave the church at 7am. Parking is also available nearer to the Mass Rock for those who prefer to drive. Bishop Eamonn Walsh will lead the pilgrimage. Enquiries 045 864 206.

Sunday 28^th May Songs & Tunes Session, Zellers of Lacken 6pm to 8:30pm. All listeners, singers, players very welcome. Any song/tune/style. any ability level; all ages. Just for fun! Bring a friend 😊 Info: Fiona 083 812 7317 lakesidesessions2@gmail.com

Blessing of Remembrance takes place in Glasnevin Cemetery at the Old Angels Memory Garden on Sunday, 28^th May at 3pm. This special Blessing of Remembrance is for all parents, family members & friends whose baby is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, cot death or a baby who died shortly after birth. We extend a warm invitation to families whose baby is buried in other cemeteries & hope that they will find some comfort in coming together to remember their baby in a special way. For further information, call 01 882 9030

Greetings from Spain!! Once again, I will be coming to Blessington in July with a group of students. I am looking for welcoming host families in Blessington & surrounding areas. From 2^nd to 30^th July As usual, students will attend Blessington Community College. (Mon-Fri 9.30am to 5pm) For more information, please contact Triona Mills :089 478 9839 Or Paloma via WhatsApp 0034 628 114 938

Always wanted to sing? Blessington Millennium Choir are looking to recruit new members who love to sing. All Welcome. No Auditions. With mixed ability & experience, we aim to positively impact our community and as such regularly raise funds for organisations & participate in events. So, if you sing in the shower, you are the King or Queen of Karaoke or a keen amateur, Come & Join Us We meet every Tuesday evening 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Kare Centre, Blessington. For more details please phone (087) 4352385 or (087) 2431499  www.choirbmc.com

Yoga continues in the Coimin Centre on Mondays, 10.45am – 11.45am. Contact Patricia 086 071 7384

Tuesday Rural Bus Service to Naas & Newbridge. Your support is needed to keep this service open. This is ideal as a “shopping bus”. Adult return journey €3.50 & €1 for students. (a free service for many qualifying adults) Departs Blessington Bus Shelter at 10am via Naas to Newbridge (Whitewater Shopping Centre) Departs Whitewater at 1.45pm. Further info: Jane Auld 087 266 0616 or Pat Conlan 086 075 2072

Valleymount Parent & Baby/Toddler Playgroup meets every Thursday during school term from 9.30am to 12 in Valleymount Hall. New parents most welcome. Pop in for a cuppa & a chat.

Current Blessington Community Employment Vacancies – These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary. Building Caretaker: Hollywood Community Centre. Job Reference: 2278006.  Duties will include, but not limited to: Light maintenance. Admin duties. Cleaning. Painting. Assisting with general operations of the centre & this could include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health & safety. Flexible hours required due to the nature of the role to include after hours. Report to reception & or assigned committee member. Closing Date: 29/05/2023

Caretaker St. Kevin’s Centre. Job Reference:2278008.  Duties to include, but not limited to: Light maintenance, general caretaking duties, painting, cleaning. Closing Date: 29/05/2023

Caretaker: Valleymount Hall.  Job Reference: CE 2281488. Duties will include, but not limited to: General light maintenance. Some cleaning duties. Painting. Assisting in general operations of the centre to include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhereto health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 13/06/2023

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