Issue 1327 1October 11th 2020

TWENTY – EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

God is generous to his people; his is the gift of life and love, of reconciliation and of justice. He expects us to be generous in return so that others may know his generosity.

Mass Intentions this Week

Imelda James (RD) Saggart, Mary Walsh (RD) Donard

Saturday 6pm: John & Bridie Richardson (A) James Byrne (A) Paddy Nolan (A) Betty Tyrrell (A)

Sunday 10am: Eileen Kelly (Mths Mind) David Clarke (A) Michael Tully Jnr (A)

We also remember: Rosanna Wright, Joan Duffner, Michael & Thomas Fitzpatrick, Dave Clarke John Kavanagh

Monday: Mass offered for all the Blessington List of the Sick

Tuesday: Michael Tully (A) Sean Walsh (RD)

Wednesday: Rosanna Wright (A) Eileen Kelly (RD)

Thursday: Mary Keogh (Birthday Rem)     Michael Hayes (RD)

Friday: Intentions Mass, Intentions Mass

Daily Mass via Webcam at 9.30am Monday to Friday please join us in prayer: www.blessingtonparish.ie

Saturday 10^th October 2020 –  Mass at 6.30pm via webcam on www.blessingtonparish.ie

Sunday 11^th October 2020 –  Sunday Mass at 10am via webcam on www.blessingtonparish.ie

Wednesday 14^th October- Prayers to Our Lady for the month of October. from 11am -12 noon from Church of Our Lady, Blessington, via webcam only www.blessingtonparish.ie

The Church is open from 10am to 6pm every day. Drop in for quiet prayer or to light a candle. We will keep the area cleaned & disinfected but please use the HAND SANITISER as you enter & as you leave the Church.

Church Collections – donations can be made to the 1st & 2nd collections via the DONATE BUTTON on the parish website. The 1st collection goes to towards the support of the parish The 2nd collection goes to the Diocese.

All the SHRINE MONEY & donations in the black PDF BOXES on the wall of the church remain in the parish. During this time you can also make donations via the DONATE BUTTON on the parish website. Thank you for your ongoing support.

This is an unprecedent time, it’s time for unprecedented kindness

KEEPING FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE DURING LEVEL – 3 RESTRICTIONS

Masses continue to be celebrated but without a congregation

In-person parish meetings are not to proceed

Funeral Masses may be celebrated with up to 25 mourners

Weddings may take place with up to 25 guests

Baptisms may not be celebrated

Churches remain open for personal prayer

First Communion and Confirmation Ceremonies are postponed

Find live-streamed Masses at www.blessingtonparish.ie

Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website: https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-a/

The Parish Office Opening Hours – Monday to Friday from 9am to 12.30pm, for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, Baptisms, Weddings & General Enquiries. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 – 9am to 12.30pm Jean: 087 235 0835 – 9am to 5pm Please observe social distance, and use hand sanitiser when entering & leaving the office.

St. Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot next week €2975 sign up for €2 per week on parish website  https://blessingtonparish.ie

Volunteer Drivers Irish Cancer Society – Irish Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to drive patients to and from their chemotherapy treatments. Drivers with a free weekday availability and who can commit to driving twice a month.  Please email Gail at gflinter@irishcancer.ie or call 01 2310 566 for an application form. Due to the impact of the Coronavirus we are seeking drivers under the age of 70 years.

Cruthú Art Group has now concluded its exhibition at Russborough for 2020. Thank you to everybody who visited us over the Summer. We are delighted to share an ongoing display of art and craft in the Blessington Tourist Office.  Do drop in and have a look.  You may also see some of our art on the Cruthú Art Facebook page. If you wish to enquire about any piece that you see on Facebook, please email cruthuart@gmail.com   Any art available for purchase may be viewed at Blessington Tourist Office by request. www.cruthu.ie

Do you have a few hours to spare to clean the Church? Volunteer Cleaners needed one day a week for the months of Oct, Feb and June. Call the Parish Office 045 865 327

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 the outbreak of COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.

Blessington Mini-Rugby outdoors for 4 and 5 year olds. Boys & girls welcome. K.O. 11:15am every Saturday at St Kevin’s Hall

Blessington Mini-Rugby on Tuesdays U7, U8 and U9 boys & girls from 6pm to 7pm U10 to U13 7pm to 8pm on GAA Astro

Rugby at Russborough for all ages from 10am to 12 noon each Saturday

NEWSLETTER ADS

Cleaner/Housekeeping Assistant Requiredin Blessington Area for approx.4 hours a week references required, must have own transport, Thursday or Friday is preferred.  reply with your current details by email to cradmags@yahoo.com with your telephone  number.

We are a Successful Business established in Blessington for 16 years and require a warehouse operator. Duties include, small production line packing. labelling stock and light duties in the warehouse. We are an equal opportunities employer. Hours are 8am to 5pm Mon to Fri. No weekend work and €10.10 per hour. Please e mail with cover letter to bdempsey919@gmail.com  (No phone calls)

Lady Available For Cleaning (house work) 089 956 3494

McGreal’s Hearing Centre Our Clinical Audiologist & Rehabilitation Specialist Justine Rae is based at our Main Street Pharmacy in Blessington. To book a hearing test phone 1890 92 92 59 or visit mcgreals.ie

Garden Maintenance Services Contact Declan for a free quote 087 2145 831

Delighted to announce we have two vacancies available on the Scheme: Caretaker for:

Blessington FC Job Ref CES2152799 Caretaker /Cleaner for

Manor Kilbride Community Hall 1 Job Ref CES2152799

To qualify you must be in receipt of a social welfare payment for the past 12 months. For further info or to apply please phone Martin Cahill on 085 252 356 or 045 891 348 or email martincahill@blessingtonce.ie