Issue1382 November 28th 2021

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 28th November 2021. Advent calls on us, as we await the birth of Jesus to be a light for all who hunger for justice, peace and truth.

Mass intentions this week: Veronica Willoughby (RD) Crumlin

Saturday 6pm Mass: Alicia, Hugh & Billy Hamilton (A), Ann Broe (1st A) Camillus Balfe (A), Eleanor Noonan (A), Elizabeth Dunne (A), Elizabeth McGinnity (A)

Sunday 10am: Lily, Violet & Gerry Brown (A), Dan Murphy (A), Elizabeth Redmond (A), Thomas McCabe (RD)

We remember the following: Sorcha Ni Chadhain (Kyne), John & Siobhan Warren, Vera Warren, Josie Barrett, Sheila Walsh, Patrick & Josephine Farrington, Larry Lennon (Birthday Rem), Mary & Matthew Lennon (Rem), Ann-Mary & Michael Norton (Rem), Maurice O’Connell

Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick

Tuesday: Camillus Balfe (A), Chris Enright (RD)

Wednesday: Sean Corr (Birthday Rem), Sp Intentions, Mass Bouquet Int

Thursday: Patty Brady (RD) Frank Ennis (RD)

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

Saturday 27th November: 6pm Mass in Blessington, 7.30pm in Lacken.

Sunday 28th November: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount.

Tuesday 30th November: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington

Thursday 2nd Dec: St Joseph Prayer Service at 7.30pm  – Dec 2020 to Dec 2021 has been dedicated to St Joseph by Pope Francis. The Parish will celebrate St Joseph  with music and prayer. All Welcome.

Friday 3rd Dec: 1st Friday of the month, Masses will be offered for all on the November list of the dead.

Welcome back to all the Ministers of the Eucharist. Rota for December: Saturday 6pm: Mary Fenton, Ann Marie Wall, Mary McCormack – Sunday 10am: Brendan Mahon, Valerie Hamilton, Mary McHugh

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Annual Church Collection will be held on Sunday 11th December to raise funds for those who are struggling to manage this Christmas.

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 25th  November 11, 13, 24, 28. Winner of €25 was Gemma Grant. Next week’s jackpot is €1625. www.blessingtonparish.ie https://www.ourparishfundraiser.ie/parish/blessington

Lakeshore Striders A.C Annual Charity Collection for the Capuchin Day Centre for the Homeless will run for its sixth year and take place on Saturday 27th November at the back entrance to Super Valu, Blessington from 12pm to 3pm.Items requested by the centre include toiletries: shampoo, shower gel, deodorant, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc,  nappies, baby wipes, baby food & formula, hats, socks, gloves, scarves as well as canned foods such as beans, peas, fruit  Please note: all items must be new & unopened. Cash donations also accepted on the day.  For further information please email lakeshorestriders@gmail.com  or call Edel on 087 961 8337

St. Mary’s Schools Parents Association are offering scenic Christmas cards with beautiful cover photos taken by two staff members of the Junior School. The cards are €6 for a pack of 10 cards, with 5 cards of each style. Available now to purchase through the Parish Office, the Tourist Office and from both schools. Many thanks for your support.

Santa Cancelled — but Blessington still <<LIGHTS UP>> Christmas 2021. Despite the challenges of the past nearly-two years, Blessington & District Forum continues to provide festive cheer in Blessington with the town’s regular Christmas Lights & Tree which will be switched on at 5:30pm on Saturday, 27th November. SANTA EVENT CANCELLED Unfortunately, after careful consideration, the Forum has made the difficult decision to cancel the visit of Santa, feeling that the current COVID numbers have made it impossible to guarantee a safe Santa experience that everyone can enjoy. We are as upset & disappointed as the girls & boys of Blessington surely are, as well as the planned entertainers & stallholders. It is vital to keep the everyone safe. B+D Forum is still looking for donations to keep the lights twinkling in Blessington over Christmas: every donation counts. It hopes to do well with this year’s GoFundMe project (the main source of its light-up funds) which can be found at https://tinyurl.com/vr877rza See B+D Forum’s Facebook for updates

The Community Pool for West Wicklow will be returning to Russborough House & Park with our Outdoor Christmas Market from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday December 11th. We will have over 30 stalls from local artists, crafters & artisans located in the Hippodrome & East Courtyard selling everything from handmade soaps & Christmas Stockings to hand painted bonbons! It’s the ideal place to find that perfect gift for your loved ones this Christmas. Our friends from Swim Ireland will be joining us this year too so make sure to give them a warm West Wicklow Welcome! Don’t forget to visit Santa in the Hippodrome. Please note that this is a cash only event & there are no ATM facilities on site. Admission to the Outdoor Christmas Market is free but all donations are welcome to support our campaign for a pool for West Wicklow. This is an outdoor event so we advise all guests to dress appropriately for the weather & request that all Covid 19 guidelines are adhered to. There is a charge of €3 to park at Russborough House & Park. We hope to see you all there!

New weekly events running in Blessington Library. Spaces are limited so please book to avoid disappointment. TUMMY TIME: Thursdays – 11.30am. For babies who haven’t started to crawl yet. Babies can play beneath the beautiful light projections of Tovertafel. TODDLER TIME: Fridays – 11.30am Song, movement and rhymes for toddlers. Suitable for children aged 1 – 3-year-olds. CHILDREN’S STORY-TIME: Sat 11.30am. Join us for some tall tales and fun stories. Suitable for children aged 3 – 6-year-olds

Parent & Toddler Group Tuesday & Wednesday – 10am to 12 noon in St Kevin’s Community Centre, Blessington. Covid Cert Required.

We are delighted to announce details of this year’s Christmas Fair. Blessington Tourist Office Christmas Fair 1st to 23rd December, Opening hours Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday – Sunday 10am to 4pm. Loads of new stock all by Local Artists with 10% of everything sold going to Pieta. Ending Suicide. Beginning Hope. We will also be selling raffle tickets for wonderful prizes. Drop by from the 1st of December & Support Pieta & Local Artists while also picking up some unique Christmas Gifts.

Thank you to all parishioners who have donated through our online donation facility so far. You can donate by simply visiting https://blessingtonparish.ie/ and click on the Donate button.

St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579

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INVISIO – VACANCY: LEARNING SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR – Based in Blessington, Invisio provides workshop facilitation, training and coaching to a wide range of organisations. We are looking for a part time administrator to support our Learning Coordinator, Facilitators and Directors in handling bookings, preparing materials, general administration duties to provide an exceptional service to our clients. The ideal candidate will:

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Hours can be flexible and there may be an opportunity to work from home on occasions. Interested? – Please email your CV to info@invisio.ie

Gift Vouchers Available for Professional Car Valeting Service. Get Christmas sorted stress free. Contact Mick’s Mobile Auto Cleaning on 086 371 2328or see our Facebook page.

Interior Designs by Elizabeth – Creative, Unique, Personal Please phone: 086 088 1806. Email: elizabethdoyle.ed@gmail.com

CHRISTMAS TREES Direct from FARM Only €30 to €39 each. Opposite entrance to Slade Valley Golf Club, Brittas (1 mile off the N81 Blessington Road Brittas or 2 miles off the N7 Saggart) EirCode: D24 TEP6. Phone 087 925 0064

Chair Yoga Breathing, Movement & Relaxation. 10.45am every Tuesday in the Coimin Centre, Phone Patricia: 086 071 7384

Castle Canine Cuts Dog Grooming Service. Small & medium breeds groomed. Limited Christmas appointments available. Call Gillian 087 764 1911. castlecaninecuts@gmail.com

Blessington Airport Taxi: Standard Taxi €83 – One Way. Large Seven-Seater €93 – One Way. Minimum Charge €30 for other Taxi Journeys. Call Richard: 087 255 7993

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.

Septic Tanks Emptied and 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, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714

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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