Issue 1409 July 3rd 2022
Mass intentions this week
Saturday 6pm: Michael Kennedy (3rd A), Teresa Ball (A), Dick Byrne (Birthday Rem), John Geoghegan (A), Dec Mem of Byrne & Geoghegan Families, Essie Hanlon (Birthday Rem), Larry, Mary & Matthew Lennon (A), Michael & Ann Mary Norton (Rem), John, Joseph & Josephine McNamara (A)
Sunday 10am: Elizabeth Clarke (A), Tony Doyle (A), Seamus Reid (A), Josephine Horgan (Mama Jo) (A), David & Margaret Ryall (A)
We also Remember: Sally Egan (A), John Curran (A), Ray O’Donnell (A)
Monday: Mass offered for the Sick & those in Hospital
Tuesday: Ray O’Donnell (A), Gerard O’Hanlon (A)
Wednesday: Birthday Mass, Intentions Mass
Thursday: Berry Granger (RD), Maura O’Byrne (RD)
Friday: Michael Corry (RD), Magdalena Roe (RD)
Mass Times this week:
Saturday 2nd July: Blessington: 6pm, No 6pm Mass in Lacken on 2nd July
Sunday 3rd July: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 11.15am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.
Cemetery Mass in Templeboden on Sunday 3rd July at 3.00pm (No 6pm Mass in Lacken on 2nd July)
Tuesday 5th July: Holy Hour & Adoration 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady.
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.
Thank You to all who supported me in the recent mini-Marathon. Total sum raised for Kelly for future therapy in Beaumont €915. Phyllis
June Winners in Valleymount & Lacken Private Members Draw: Mary & John Fisher, Martina & Ger Traynor, Noeleen Miley, Pat Fitzpatrick (Snr), The Twins 5 Farrington
Cara Hennessy would like to thank everyone who supported her Sing Along in Hennessy’s last Saturday, a staggering €1,067. 20 was raised for Cystic Fibrosis.
Kilbride Field Day – 3rd July 2pm at Kilbride’s New Pitch (W91 A37V) The Usual Field Day Events: Pet Show, Pony Rides, Cake Sale, Games, BBQ & more www.Kilbridegaa.com Also, Sponsored Run or Walk around Manor Kilbride at 12.30 – for more details see: www.kilbridegaa.com/sponsored-walk-run / If there are any businesses would like to offer any prizes or gifts for our Field Day raffle, we would be most grateful. Donations of books, wine, gift sets etc also welcomed for the Field Day, please drop any donations down to the Dressing Rooms (Green Unit) which will be open all this week. Or contact info@kilbridegaa.com or call 086 311 3443. All proceeds raised go towards the new Community Playground & Walking Track in Kilbride.
Blessington Parish Office is open from 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. Mass Cards & Gift Items available. Bookings for Mass Intentions. Newsletter Items. Call: 045 865 327 or Email: office@blessington.info
St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 30th June: 2, 9, 10, 21. Weekly €25 Winner: Fiona Duffy. Next Jackpot is €1325
Blessington Chess Club Improve your memory & Concentration. Learn Chess. Blessington Academy Starting Summer 2022, www.facebook.com/chessacademy2022 For All Ages & Levels. Info Email: blessingtonchess@gmail.com
Our next Social Dance is on Saturday 16th July in Donard Community Hall. Music by The Wicklow Man. Dancing: 9pm to Midnight Donation: €10.
Association of Irish Floral Artists National Flower Festival“Another Time, Another Place* At Our Lady & St. David’s Church, Naas, St David’s Church, Naas, Naas Presbyterian Church 1st to 3rd July. Supporting The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Festival admission €10. Raffle | Craft Table, Plant Sales | Floral Art. Variety Concert featuring Patrick Hyland in Our Lady & St David’s Church on Saturday 2nd July at 8pm Adm €12
A new collaborative Art Exhibition is opening on 6th July in Baltinglass. Two local Art Groups, Cruthu Art Group & The Glen Art Group have come together to present this new exhibition. All the artists taking part in this show are living & working in the locality – a vibrant art making community that is working in an innovative and authentic way. A big thank you to Eamonn Horan of Horan’s Bar & Restaurant, Main Street, Baltinglass, who are the host for the show. The exhibition is open on Wednesday 6th July from 6pm to 9pm. And from Thursday 7th July to Saturday 9th July from 12 noon to 7pm. The Art on display, will feature painting, mix media, photography & jewelry from ten local artists all diverse & interesting, as these artists excel when working in their own particular medium & style showing their unique talent. The opening evening for this show will include a “reading” Aisling Creegan of her new book “I am Someone”. Everyone is invited to come along and support your local artists.
The Summer Stars Reading Programme is kicking off this week & Running until 31st August in Blessington Library. All children who sign-up receive a free library bag & reading card to track their reading progress. At the end of the summer, there’s an award ceremony, certificate & medal for all participants. There are lots of events planned too!
Blessington FC are delighted to announce that we are hosting another Intersport Elverys FAI Summer Soccer School this year. Our camp will run in Crosschapel from 8th to 12th August & is for children aged 6-14. All details can be found on our Club Facebook page. Or book using the following link: https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/
Blessington Bowls Club meet every Thursday at 7.30pm in St Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. Guests are most welcome, why not come along & bring a friend.
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
- NEWSLETTER ADS
Mick’s Mobile Auto Cleaning. Call or text for best service and rates around. Visit my page on Facebook for examples and reviews. Phone 086 371 2328.
PRO-CATHEDRAL SEEKS TO APPOINT CHOIRS MANAGER The Manager of the Pro-Cathedral Choirs has responsibility for the planning and management of both long term and day to day non music related activities, of the Choirs in consultation with the Administrator of the Pro-Cathedral and the Director of the Choirs. The job description outlines the key responsibilities for the Choir Manager. This role includes responsibilities for and support of the two choirs, the boys and men of the Palestrina Choir and St Mary’s Pro- Cathedral Girls’ Choir. Closing date July 15th https://www.procathedral.ie/2022/06/27/pro-cathedral-choirs-manager-position/
Garden Maintenance Person Wanted. Person required for ongoing garden maintenance outside Blessington. Must have experience. Please ring or text 087 627 8650
Bryko Ltd. Job Vacancies. 1 Yard Person Required. 1 Hardware Shop Assistant Required. Drop in or email CV to order@bryko.net 045 865 101
NEED YOUR GRASS CUT? Call Jack on 087 638 0632.
Very nice Self-Contained Private Office to let at Aran Centre from 1st July. €115 per week all-in. Tel. 087 8175227.
Archdiocese of Dublin Seeking to Appoint Property Asset Manager. The Archdiocese wishes to appoint an experienced Property Asset Manager to devise & deliver a comprehensive property strategy. Specifically, the Property Asset Manager will assist parishes to: Develop an asset management strategy, in collaboration with all stakeholders, to reflect emerging requirements. Develop efficient and effective property management tools to deliver appropriate support and quality service to parishes and other end users. Provide and deliver a property consolidation plan. Develop a residential model to reflect the future needs of the diocese. Manage all property related stakeholder relationships. Full details can be found at https://dublindiocese.ie/vacancies/ For all enquiries, please contact ide.finnegan@dublindiocese.ie
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714 (Greenleaf Garden Care)
Local Builder Available – All services under one roof, Windows & Doors, Plumbing, Tiling, Roofing, Plastering, Electrical, Carpentry, Insulation. All levels of construction services available. Fully registered. Call Paul 086-3091829
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. Open for all your eyecare needs. FREE Eye Exam + Glasses with PRSI + Medical Card. Large selection of Designer Frames + Sunglasses. Special Offers + Discounts on 2nd Pairs. Varifocal Experts try them with our 30-Day Guarantee. Many Thanks to all our loyal customers. Call 045 891 056 for an appointment.
SEETHRU Solution – Your local trustworthy cleaning service for: Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Greg: 085 858 1850
BLESSINGTON Airport Taxi Plus, Hospital and City Run’s, Standard Taxi €87 one way, Large 7- Seater €97 one way. All other Runs prices on the meter. Call Richard: 087 255 7993
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Noel Nolan – Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327
- PARISH INFORMATION
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
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