Issue 1424 October 16th 2022
Mass intentions this week:
Jim Coffey (RD) Kill, Co Kildare
Saturday 6pm: Betty Tyrrell (A), Margaret Murphy (A), Kathy & Willie Dunworth (A), Paddy Nolan (A), John & Bridie Richardson (A), Edward Ball (A), Michael Murphy (A)
Sunday 10am: Molly Keogh (Birthday Rem), Annie Fennell (A)
We also Remember: Michael & Thomas Fitzpatrick (A), Elizabeth Redmond (A), Christy Mooney (A), Michael O’Brien (A), Deceased Members O’Brien Family
Monday: Mass offered for the Sick & those in Hospital
Tuesday: Get Well Int, Birthday Int, Mass for Holy Souls
Wednesday: May Smith (RD), Mick Horan (RD)
Thursday: Get Well Int, Thinking of you Intentions
Friday: Helen Humphries (RD), Monica Fitzpatrick (RD)
This week in the Parish:
Saturday 15th October: Mass times: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm
Sunday 16th October: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 11.15am Crosschapel: 11.30am.
Tuesday 18th October: Holy Hour & Adoration 10am to 11am in Church of Our Lady.
Thursday 20th October: the Rosary will be prayed at 12 noon in Church of Our Lady.
November Mass of Remembrance for all our parishioners who died during the past year, will be held on Wed 2nd November at 7.30pm. If you have a relative or friend who has died outside our parish & would like their name called out on the night, please call the parish office with details: 045 865 327
Reminder to Parishioners: our Ulster Bank accounts will be closing shortly. If you donate to the Parish by Standing Order, we would be very appreciative if you could transfer it to our new AIB account. Please use your Surname & your 4-digit parish code when you set up the new Standing Order. Call the Parish Office for details: 045 865 327 or to set up a new SO. The Standing Order Donations are a vital help in the running of our Parish, and we depend so much on these donations. Many thanks if you have already made this change. Fr Richard
St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 13th October: 5, 6, 18, 20. €25 Winner: Antoinette O Rourke. Next Jackpot is €1900
Blessing of the Stock. Deacon Gerry will bless the stock in Lacken & Valleymount beginning in the week October 17th If you would like your stock blessed contact the Parish Office – 045 865 327
Harvest Thanksgiving Mass will take place in Lacken on Sat 29th October at 7.30pm Mass and in Valleymount on Sun 30th October at 11.15am Mass. Donations of home baking, veg, fruit, jam chutney etc can be left before the altar & will be sold after mass.
COFFEE MORNING for the Irish Cancer Society in McGreal’s Pharmacy Main Street, Blessington on Friday 21st October at 11am.
Social Dancing Donard Community Hall (W91YW57) Saturday 15th Oct from 9pm to 12. Music by Bernie Heaney – Adm €10
Interested in Gardening? Join us for free taster sessions on Friday 21st & Friday 28th October from 9:30 to12:30pm in Blessington Further Education Centre. Six-week course to start in early November. Tell your friends! For more information, please contact 045 851494, 086 8462771 or email: abeblessington@kwetb.ie
Dr Emma Lyons author of the book: ”Morristown Lattin, County Kildare, 1630-1800: the estate & its tenants” will give a presentation on the subject of her book to Blessington History Society on Thursday 20th October at 7:30pm in the Coimin Centre Blessington.” Admission is €5 for non-members of the society.
Are you a Bridge Player? If so, you are welcome to join Blessington Bridge Club. Resuming on Monday 17th October & subsequent Mondays other than Holiday Mondays at the KARE Centre which is located off the Blessington By-Pass. Ample car parking. Play begins at 7.30pm
Blessington Car Boot Sale – St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 23rd October 7am to 4pm Tea/Coffee. Indoor & Outdoor Spaces. Free Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Bargains Galore! Info: Pat Conlan 086 075 2072
St Mary’s Junior School invites all current & prospective parents to our Open Day on Wednesday 19th October from 3pm to 4pm & 7pm pm to 8pm. Please come to see the children’s work, tour our building & meet our staff. All visitors welcome.
Blessington Educate Together National School are now accepting enrolments for the next school year 2023- 2024. Please enrol on our school website www.betns.ie
VALES AROUND CLOUGHLEA MINI FESTIVAL 2022 “From The Shoulders Down”, drama, depicting the life & times of fictional builder’s labourer PJ Mulpeter. Written & performed by Richard Lynch. In Manor Kilbride Community Hall on Sunday 16th October at 12 noon. Tickets €10. Refreshments available. To Book contact oldkilbride@gmail.com or 087 965 6257. Presented by Kilbride & Lakeside Music Committee along with Glen Heste Pure Mile.
On Sunday 23rd of October, the woodland trail at Russborough House will be transformed into a place of Halloween fun for all the family. Spooky woodland characters will guide you along the 2.4km looped outdoor walking trail through Russborough woodlands, on your quest to spot as many spooky creatures along the way. Visit the Forge Courtyard to learn about the history of Samhain; visit the Barretstown bus; grab some yummy Halloween treats & hot chocolate in the Russborough Café. Have a fun filled few hours in your best fancy-dress whilst helping raise vital funds local Kildare Children’s Charity, Barretstown. Sign up to take part in our seriously spooky walk; with proceeds from ticket sales supporting Barretstown. https://www.barretstown.org/boo-for-barretstown-family-halloween-event/
Parent & Toddler Group in St Kevin’s Hall every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10am to12pm €4 per family per day
Blessington Community Choir is looking for new members. We learn & perform all sorts of song (soul, rock, pop) in a no pressure community setting. There are no auditions, & no previous experience is required. Just come over, sing in harmony & keep your mind & body joyously stimulated. To join – please fill out this form https://forms.gle/3CFSWAy7KssP4Tyr9 or just come on Thursdays, 8:15pm in Ruth Shine School of Dance studio (above Dunnes).
Blessington AFC – As part of the Club’s ‘Always Away from Home’ Campaign to highlight the lack of playing facilities for the club in the town of Blessington, we have decided to have a walk around the town on Saturday October 22nd at 3pm starting from the Community College. We will walk the ring road, a 4km walk, the distance our members have to travel to play football. We would appreciate if all members could get involved along with family & friends to make as much noise as possible, it’s been 54 years with Blessington AFC “Always Away from Home”. Let’s wear the green of Blessington AFC & let’s make some noise. We need football pitches in Blessington, our home, 54 years is too far too long to wait to play a home game.
Blessington Bowls Club – Thursday at 7.30pm in St. Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. Guests are most welcome, why not come along and bring a friend.
The Blessington Fencing Club Spaces available in the 8-11yrs Beginners Class in St Kevin’s Hall – Fridays 5pm. Only comfortable clothing & runners are needed. Pop in & watch or participate in a free trial lesson. We have a great mixed group of children. Some children don’t enjoy traditional team sports or battle in some way. Every child can be taught to fence. Adult Beginner Classes starting on Tuesday evenings. Give us a call if you would like to try. Call Lee: 087 676 4183
West Wicklow Cancer Support Our group hosts a weekly Mindful soundbath Meditation with Gemma Deeney on Wednesdays at 11am in the Primary Care Centre Blessington. No cost, open to all. Do bring your own cushion, blanket & a friend. If your life has been impacted by cancer through a diagnosis, a family member, friend, or carer we are here for you. Call: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com
Current Blessington Community Employment Vacancies
West Wicklow Cancer Support: Project Worker. Job Reference: 2245584. Ideal Candidate will have experience in administration. Full training provided. Duties to include, but not limited to: Development of the project. Administration. Advertising & Promotion. Event Planning and Organisation. Typing Letters & Minutes. Work Closely with the Committee. Respond to Calls & Emails. Attend Weekly Meeting. Social Media. (Closing Date: 01/11/2022)
Building Caretaker: St Kevin’s Community Centre. Job Reference: 2245593. This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. 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: 08/11/2022)
Building Caretaker: Hollywood Community Centre. Job Reference: 2245591. This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. 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: 08/11/2022)
Please contact us on 085 252 3563 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.
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
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Parent & Toddler Group in St Kevin’s Community Centre on Tuesday & Wednesday 10am to12 noon. €4 per family per day
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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
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- 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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