Issue 1449 April 23rd 2023

Mass intentions in Blessington

Edel Murray (RD) Dublin, Patricia Deasy (RD) Kilteel, Patricia Ellis (RD) Dublin, Paul Bohitige (RD) Hartfordshire,UK

Saturday: Teresa Boylan (Months Mind), Michael Kearns (A), Teresa Balfe (A), John Murphy (A)

Sunday: William Brady (A), Jimmy Balfe (A), Sheila & Arthur McMahon (A)

We also Remember: Gerry Hayes (A), Josephine Cullen (A), John Hunt (A), Katie McEvoy (A), Bridget McEvoy (Birthday Rem), Patrick & Brian Crickley (A)

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Kay Browne (RD), Gerry Hayes (A), Brian McNally (RD)

Wednesday: Birthday Mass, Birthday Mass

Thursday: Paul Finnerty (RD), Deborah McCreedy (RD)

Friday: Brian Kane (Birthday Rem), Special Intentions

MISSION APPEAL – This weekend 22^nd & 23^rd April, we welcome the Priests from the Holy Ghost Missions to speak at our Masses as they make their Mission Appeal Collection.

Saturday 22^nd April: Mass times: Blessington 6pm – Children’s Church – all children (aged up to 10) & their families are invited 6pm Mass. Confessions: after 6pm Mass Lacken 7.30pm – 1^st Communion Preparation Mass.

Sunday 23^rd April: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am – 1^st Communion Preparation Mass. Crosschapel: 11.30am

Tuesday 25^th April Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington Please Note: Time changed to evening for the summer months

Easter Dues Envelopes are still available in our Churches for those who would like to contribute. Envelopes can be left in the collection bags/boxes or dropped into the Parish Office.

FINAL CALL ……… Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine Saturday 29^th April. €25 per person. PLEASE NOTE: If you intend to travel on the bus from Blessington, please register in the parish office – 045 865 327

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. 6^th April: 1, 16, 20, 27, €25 Winner: Grainne Jordan. 13^th April: 8, 12, 16, 18, €25 Winner: Nicola Kane Next Jackpot:  €2,775

Blessington Parish is seeking a new caretaker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in general maintenance, both indoor & outdoor, & be able to prepare rooms for meetings in the Parish Centre & St. Joseph’s Hall as well as preparing the Church for Liturgical events. Duties will include everything from basic repairs to cleaning, gardening & organizing spaces for events. This is a part-time position with approximately 20 hours per week. Please submit your CV & cover letter to Fr Richard Behan P.P., The Parish Office, Coimin Centre, Church of Our Lady, Blessington, Co. Wicklow or via email: office@blessington.info We look forward to hearing from you & finding the right candidate for this important role in our community.

West Wicklow Cancer Support are taking part in the East Coast FM Wicklow wide coffee morning this Friday 21^st April raising funds for the Wicklow Hospice & cancer support services in Wicklow. Come & join us for some delicious treats & amazing raffle prizes. With music from country song writing sensation Noel Boland & TikTok star Lea Heart! From 10am The Coimin Centre Blessington.

Humphreystown House Jumble Sale. Something for everyone, Clothing, Toys, Books, Jams, Fabric, Yarn, Bric-a-Brac, Everything must go! Refreshments, Baked Goods, Ice Cream. Saturday 29^th April 10am to 4pm. W91VW58

Naas Flower & Garden Club meet in Care of the Aged Centre, Naas on Thursday 27^th April at 7.45 pm. Demonstration by Harumi Langford AOIFA Theme: “Step into Summer” Visitors welcome €8 per night.

Valleymount Community Shed Social Night on Saturday 29^th April at 7.30pm in the Stables. Music will be provided by local musicians. All are invited & there will be a cuppa & sandwiches afterwards. Hope you to you there!

Darkness to Light Blessington May 6^th Meet at the Town Square at 4:15am. There will be a warm up taking place beforehand & Brew21 will open early to accommodate people. Register here https://www.darknessintolight.ie/?fbclid=IwAR2DDK_m1qrF4OjDDEZgI8AhgIIcpKPGVWaf8XM8qRzjiU4HFWUay5_5d8

An Evening with Oscar Wilde compiled & performed by Richard Lynch. Naas Library on Thurs 27^th April at 7pm. Call 045 879 111 or Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie

Host Families needed for Spanish Students in Blessington 2^nd to 30^th July. Students will attend Blessington Community College. (Mon-Fri 9.30am to 5pm) Contact Triona Mills: 089 478 9839 Paloma: 0034 628 114 938 (WhatsApp)

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

Manor Kilbride Community Playground & Car Park Official Opening Saturday the 22^nd of April 2.30pm. ALL WELCOME – Football Matches (Kilbride v Blessington), BBQ food, Coffee, Tea & some music on the day. Club Eircode is: W91 A37V

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.

Poulaphouca Pitch & Putt Club  www.poulaphoucapitchandputtclub.com  Green Fees or Membership Available, contact Stephen 089 229 8592. Fun Game for all the Family. Weekly Competitions For Members. Affiliated to Pitch and Putt Ireland. Championship Course

2-Bed Studio to Rent  blessingtonstudio@gmail.com Private, Furnished

Computer & Network Services. Office 365, Security, Remote Office. Affordable, Fast, Local. Computer & Laptop Sales: 085 751 2997

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!

URGENT Teachers required to teach English to Spanish students in Blessington. Dates :3^rd to 28^th July. Times: 9.30am to 1pm. For more information contact  kinsdale.paloma@gmail.com or 0034 628 11 49 38

Rejuvenating Facials & Holistic Massage in the Blessington area. Limited time offers from €20. Contact: 087 292 9950

Office Cleaner Required 2-3 hours every week in Blessington. Please contact 087 824 7314. or 045 891 083 if interested.

Would you like to work for McGreals Pharmacy? McGreals currently have the following opportunities: Accounts Administrator – full time – Blessington. Cleaner – part time – Blessington Pharmacists – full time – Wicklow, Kildare, Westmeath, Meath. To apply for any of the roles, please send a copy of your CV to Deirdre.byrne@mcgreals.ie

Orchard View, Kilteel, Co. Kildare. W91 XRF9. €650,000. 5 bed, 3 bath. Office & Apartment. Large site. Ray Cooke, Rathcoole. Spacious Office with own entrance. Apartment with own entrance, kitchen, dining, sitting areas plus en-suite bedroom. Apartment can be used for loved ones in their Autumn years or for guests. It can be rented out for circa €1,150, tax free, monthly, regardless of income, under the Government Rental Scheme. The whole extension opens up & could be used to run a Business or Professional Practice.

Blessington Educate Together are recruiting for a Bus Escort. The role involves accompanying two children, in a taxi from home to school & back again. The route includes Saggart & City West. The Bus escort is collected from the school & returned to the school. The children arrive at school at 9am & finish at 1.40pm. The rate of pay is €13.40 per hour plus 8% holiday pay. Approximately 15 hours per week. The job might also be of interest to a retired person. Please email the school at  office@betns.ie or phone 045-865281.

The Clutter Fairy. Decluttering, Organisation, Interior Design, Deep Cleaning, Moving House. No obligation, free first consultation. Call: 083 030 5608.  theclutterfairyireland@gmail.com

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

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

Home Maintenance For all those small Repair & Maintenance works around the home. No job too small. References available. Free Quotations. Contact David (045) 401927 or 086 894 9590

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

Active Appliance Repairs: Having a problem with your appliances. Don’t delay give Karl a call 0863637792

Jones Power Tools Ltd Ride-on Lawnmowers/Push Mowers/Robotic Mowers. From your new purchase to a service on your own Machines. We’re here to help. Jones Power Tools Ltd – Contact 059 81033 or 087 6638788. Find us on Facebook & Instagram

Gas Home for all your gas boiler servicing and repairs. New boiler fitted from €1,899. Over 20 years in Blessington. Phone Stephen 087 906 0894

Castle Canine Cuts 1 to 1 Dog Grooming Service. Available to groom your small to large breeds. Taking bookings Tuesdays – Saturdays Call/Text Gillian 087 764 1911 or find us on Facebook.