Issue 1256 19th May 2019

Ministry Sunday Collection at all Masses this weekend This new annual collection will replace the Share Collection & will be devoted to support the building up of new forms of lay ministry in our parishes.

Mass Intentions this Week

Jim Patton (RD)

Saturday 6pm:

 Francis Vallely (Mths Mind)

Mary Valelly (A) Phil Foster (A)

Sunday 10am:

John Kelly (A) Paddy Giles (RD)

Mary Ryan (Birthday Rem)

We also Remember the following:

Frank Kenny (A) James Kenny (A)

Joe Kavanagh (A) Christopher Cartwright (A) Joseph Burke (A) Lucy Keogh (A)

Andy & May Metcalfe (A) Michael Clarke (A)

James McHugh, Peter O’Keefe, Clare Nolan, Phillip Quigley (A) Charles & Catherine Doran

Monday: Mass for those on the list for Sick

Tuesday: Andy & May Metcalfe (A) Get Well Intentions, Get Well Intentions

Wed: Mick Fleming (RD) Maisie Miley (RD)

Thurs: Frank Kenny (A) James Kenny (A)

Friday: Mass for all on Blessington List for Deceased

Saturday 18^th May 2019

►Congratulations to the Boys & Girls in St Mary’s JS receiving 1^st Holy Communion in Church of Our Lady Blessington at 11am and all those in St Brigid’s NS Manor Kilbride who will receive at 11am Mass in Manor Kilbride.

Sunday 19^th May 2019

►Children’s Church at 10am Mass for children aged 6 to 9 years.

►Congratulations to the Boys & Girls from No 1School & Blessington Educate Together NS who will receive 1^st Holy Communion in Church of Our Lady, Blessington today.

►Burgage Cemetery Mass  at 3pm.

Monday 20^th May 2019

►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass. (ex Bank Holidays)

►Children’s Choir 1^st Rehearsal from 3pm to 3.45pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

Tuesday 21^st May 2019

►Blessington U3A are proud to present their May talk by Stella Mew on “William B Yates” on Tuesday 21^st May at 10:30am at The Education Centre, Baltinglass Road. All welcome, €5 entry for non-members

►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment

►Blessington Active Retired meet at 2.30pm in the Coimin Centre

►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.

Wednesday 22^nd May 2019

►The Citizens Information Centre is open in Blessington Library today 10am to 12.30pm.

►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church

St Vincent de Paul local no: 087 181 1579

The Rathfarnham Parish Bethany Bereavement Support Group An Evening to Remember Your Departed Loved One & A Talk (By Moira Staines) on Coping with Loss The Parish  Pastoral Centre Willbrook Road Rathfarnham On  Thursday 30^th May at 8pm.

Happiness is not having what you want, it is appreciating what you have

Comhghairdeas le gach buachaill agus cailín i nGaelscoil na Lochanna Congratulations to the Boys & Girls who will receive 1^st Holy Communion next Saturday 26^th  May in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

Hollywood Mass Rock is on the 26th of May, the pilgrimage will start in the Church car park at 7.00am & will proceed from here to the Mass Rock where the Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Eamonn Walsh upon arrival at Corragh at 9am (approx) All are welcome.

Visitation of the Sick: If there are any parishioners ill, at home or in hospital who would like a visit from a priest, please contact the Parish Office to let us know and to make arrangements 045 865 327

Manor Kilbride Graveyard Sunday 16^th June (Please note our new & permanent date)

Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 26^th May. Leaving the Square Blessington (outside the Downshire Hotel) at 8am Sharp. Mary: 087 6061 729

Blessington Tidy Towns and Forum have organised our annual Community Clean Up for Sunday 26^th May meeting at 8.45am outside Credit Union.  We are hoping volunteers will come out in force as we make a  big effort to prepare for the annual Tidy Towns judging.  It would greatly help organising of the event if you could mention your interest in advance to Michael Sargent by text 086 244 3640 or by email michael@gsw.ie or by dropping a note to Corner House, Main Street.

West Wicklow Festival takes place this weekend 15^th to 19^th May Building on the success of previous festivals, the 2019 West Wicklow Festival boasts an incredible line-up of musicians & artists from all over the world with concerts being held at Russborough House and St. Mary’s Church, Blessington. Having doubled in size last year, the Festival has once again expanded its programme & this year will feature 15 incredible artists over 5 days. You can book tickets in person from Russborough House, McGreal’s Pharmacy or the National Concert Hall, Dublin. You can also book online at www.westwicklowfestival.com or by calling (01) 417 0000

Blessington Bingo Every Wednesday at 8.15 in the Avon (Avon Ri) Great Prizes, Extra Raffle Prizes Shuttle Bus €2 return. Jess: 086 860 2822 or Catherine 087 122 4019

Tai Chi Classes (in aid of the Coimin Centre) every Tuesday from 3pm to 4pm in HD Fitness (under the Lemon Tree). Suitable for all ages & levels of fitness, this is a gentle form of exercise which improves coordination, balance, joint mobility & core strength. We ask participants to make a €3 contribution for the Centre.

Lugnaquilla – Eamonn Murray Memorial Charity Walk on Sunday 23^rd June at 2pm Leaving from Fenton’s Bar at 2pm. Donations on the day please for St Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh

Cruthú Art Group has now reopened at Russborough for the Summer Season from 11am to 5pm on weekends & Bank Holidays.  We will also open Fridays & selected days later in Summer.  If you have any enquiries about our work, please email cruthuart@gmail.com Drop in anytime to view unique locally produced art & crafts. www.cruthu.ie

The Coimín Greenway 5k. Register now to secure your place in the Coimín Greenway 5k on Sun 16^th June. Race is chip timed with cash prizes, there’ll be bespoke medals for all race participants. www.popupraces.ie/race/blessington-5k-family-fun-day/ Proudly sponsored by Kenny’s Supervalu Blessington & supported by Wicklow Leader Programme.

Blessington ‘Tots’ mini-rugby for boys & girls is at St Kevin’s Community Centre 11am outdoors each Saturday

Knockadoon Music and Liturgy Course is now open for booking! A place for choirs & young people to experience a week of music, friendship & community from the 11^th to 17^th August! More info available on our Facebook, Instragram,  Twitter@KnockadoonML websitewww.knockadoonml.com

The Rathfarnham Parish Bethany Bereavement Support Group: An Evening to Remember Your Departed Loved One and A Talk  (By Moira Staines) on Coping with Loss in The Parish  Pastoral Centre Willbrook Road Rathfarnham On  Thursday 30^th May at 8pm.

The Blessington Girl Guide Unit is being revived & we would love to get some people involved. This is for girls from the age of 10 to 14. They will meet at 7.30pm on a Monday night in St Kevin’s Hall. There is a meeting to have a chat with interested people on the 20^th  May at 7.30pm in St Kevin’s. Please contact Ceara at errdo@irishgirlguides.ie or 089 468 9275

Hollywood Friendship Club every Wed from 2.15pm to 4.15pm. New members always welcome.

Hollywood Walking Trails have a Meeting in Hollywood Centre on 20^th May 8pm everyone welcome. 58 people walked the “first trail” last Tuesday evening. Further details will follow when “The Trails” are sorted.

Date For your Diary – Supper/Dance (Ballroom Of Romance) in Hollywood Centre on Saturday 20^th July. Food Served at 8pm. Dancing until Midnight, music by THE WICKLOW MAN.  Adm €20. Great night assured!!!

Sunday 26th May (+ every Last Sunday) SONGS & TUNES session, set up by local music lovers in Zellers, Lacken – a welcoming venue; 6pm to 9 or later. Free and just for fun – a friendly, inclusive gathering. Everyone invited – LISTENERS especially. All ages.  ANY song or acoustic tune or self-accompaniment. Pop in and check it out?  Join in IF you feel the urge!

PoulaPoetry would like to thank everyone who came to the library on Poetry Day Ireland recently, especially those local young poets who read for us, including Poppy, Alannah, Patrick, Liam, Katie, Lilyana, Finn, Isabella, James and Abi. We all really enjoyed and were very impressed hearing you read your poems with such aplomb. Thanks also to Saoirse & Donagh for playing a few tunes for us. We would also like to thank all the parents and schools who facilitated the performers with lifts and encouragement.

Pathways: Exploring Faith as an Adult:  Pathways is a two-year, one evening a week, Adult Faith Development course on Thursday evenings in Holy Cross College, Clonliffe Road. Late September to May (7.00– 9.30pm). Application now open for September 2019.  Early application advised. Contact  Pathways Director, Eileen Houlahan at 01 8087594 or pathways@dublindiocese.ie or go to: www.evangelisation.ie