Issue 1454 May 28th 2023

Mass intentions in Blessington

Saturday: Ann Smith (A), Maureen Cuddy (A), Colm Grogan (1st A), Frank Grogan (A), Larry Smith (A), Annie Kilbride (A)

Sunday: Mary Kavanagh (Birthday Rem), Breda Logan (RD)

We also Remember: Marti & Nora Murphy (Rem), Lillian & Jim Darcy (Rem), Seamus & Gabriel Murphy (A), Mairead Hudson (A), Larry Carroll (Birthday Rem)

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: John Long (RD), Mairead Waldron (RD)

Wednesday: Get Well Mass, Get Well Mass

Thursday: Birthday Mass, Intentions Mass

Friday: 1st Friday of the month, Mass offered for all on the November List of the Dead

Saturday 27^th May: Blessington 6pm Mass  – Confessions: after 6pm Mass Rosary at Our Lady’s Grotto on St Joseph’s Road after 6pm Mass for the month of May. Lacken 7.30pm Mass

Sunday 28^th May: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am

Tuesday 30^th May: Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

Friday 2^nd June: 1st Friday of the month, Mass offered for all on the November List of the Dead

First Friday Calls…. If the sick or housebound wish to receive Holy Communion in their home, please call the Parish Office to arrange – 045 865 327.

CONGRATULATIONS to the boys & girls in Manor Kilbride NS who received 1^st Holy Communion last weekend. Also, to the girls & boys in Blessington No 1 School who are receiving their 1^st Holy Communion in Crosschapel this weekend, and to the boys & girls from Gaelscoil na Lochanna who receive 1^st Communion this weekend in Blessington. Comhghairdeachas  le Buachaillí & Cailíní Gaelscoil na Lochanna a fhaigheann an Chéad Chomaoineach. We wish them every blessing as they continue their faith journey.

All Ireland Rosary Rally in Knock will take place on Saturday June 3^rd from 1pm. It will include Mass, the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross & a talk by Bishop Oliver Doeme. The main Celebrant for Mass is Archbishop Eamon Martin.  A bus will leave from Dublin. Please book your seat early to avoid disappointment. Ring Loirín: 087 241 2611

Blessington Tourist Office Art Exhibition will take place on Friday May 26th between 7pm & 9pm. This exhibition will feature & promote local West Wicklow artists. Light refreshments provided. All welcome.”

HOLLYWOOD PILGRIMAGE – Sun May 28^th -The Mass Rock Pilgrimage will take place from St Kevin’s Church, Hollywood. The walk, which takes about two hours, will leave the church at 7am. Parking is also available nearer to the Mass Rock for those who prefer to drive. Bishop Eamonn Walsh will lead the pilgrimage. Enquiries: 045 864 206.

Blessington Car Boot Sale St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 28^th May: 7am to 4pm. Tea/Coffee. Indoor & Outdoor Spaces. Free Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Info: Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072

Sunday 28^th May Songs & Tunes Session, Zellers of Lacken 6pm to 8:30pm. All listeners, singers, players very welcome. Any song/tune/style. any ability level; all ages. Just for fun! Bring a friend 😊 Info: Fiona 083 812 7317 lakesidesessions2@gmail.com

SUMMER CONCERT The Ballymore Connect Choir & Guests. Musical Director: Owen C Lynch. Sunday 28^th May at 7.30pm. In Ballymore Eustace Church of the Immaculate Conception Admission €15. In Aid of Scoil Mhuire, Ballymore Eustace. Limited number of Tickets from Doyle’s Shop on the Square or from choir members

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. 18^th May: 1, 8, 18, 28 – €25 Winner: Michael Kennedy. Next Jackpot €2,950

Harriet Parsons from Bodywhys, The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, will talk about eating disorders & how best to support someone affected by them – Wednesday 31st May at 7pm – this is a free, online event & brought to you by Wicklow County Council Library Service ‘Healthy Ireland at your Library’ programme. Booking link for tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-to-support-someone-with-an-eating-disorder-tickets-615531700887?aff=ebdssbdestsearch  Or email libraryoutreach@wicklowcoco.ie  Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation for people affected by eating disorders, including friends & family. The organisation has grown to develop a range of services & supports for people affected by eating disorders. It offers support, information, a listening ear & understanding.

Happy Faces will temporarily relocate to St Mary’s JS for September & there is limited sessional places available, please contact Catriona 085 128 1605 or email happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie

Ігрова група Valleymount Parent & Baby/toddler працює щочетверга протягом шкільного семестру з 09.30 до 12.00 у Valleymount Hall.  Щиро вітаються нові батьки.  Заходьте випити чашечку чаю та побалакати 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.

Cruinniu na n Og is taking place in Blessington Library on Saturday 10^th June. 10 am – Musical Toddler Time with Rachel Drew of Let’s Sing (Booking Required) 12 pm – Live Performances by Rhyme Island (All welcome) 2.30pm – Hedwig the Owl Sewing Workshop. For Children aged 6 – 10. (Booking required) Email blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie  or call 045 891 740 for more information.

Cemetery Masses: Eadestown on Sunday 18th June at 12 noon. Manor Kilbride on Sunday 2nd July at 2pm. Templeboden on Sunday 2nd July at 3pm

***URGENT*** Host families required for Spanish boys & girls aged between 12 and 15 years from 2^nd to 30^th July. If you are interested, Call/text Triona Mills:  089 478 9839 or Paloma via WhatsApp 0034 628 114 938 before 3^rd June.

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

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

Current Blessington Community Employment Vacancies – These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary. Building Caretaker: Hollywood Community Centre. Job Reference: 2278006.  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: 29/05/2023

Caretaker St. Kevin’s Centre. Job Reference:2278008.  Duties to include, but not limited to: Light maintenance, general caretaking duties, painting, cleaning. Closing Date: 29/05/2023

Caretaker: Valleymount Hall.  Job Reference: CE 2281488. 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. Adhereto health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 13/06/2023

Please contact us on 085-2523563 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.