Sunday Mass in Crosschapel.

Has returned to the normal weekly

11:30am Mass.

Sunday MAss in Manor Kilbride 

has also returned to the normal weekly

11.30am Mass

COMMUNITY DIARY

SATURDAY 21^st Feb

6pm Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington

Sacrament of Confession: After 6pm Mass

9.00pm Social Dancing, Donard Community Hall Information on PG 3

SUNDAY 22^nd Feb

8am Blessington Carboot Sale  St. Kevin’s Community Centre

10am Mass St. Josephs Church, Valleymount

10am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington,

11:30am Mass St Brigids Church. Manor Kilbride

11:30am Mass Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Crosschapel

MONDAY 23^rd Feb

9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington

Blessington Bridge Club 7.15pm, Kare Centre. Information on pg. 3

TUESDAY 24^th Feb

9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington

WEDNESDAY 25^th Feb

9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington

 Rosary & Holy Hour 10am to 11am Church of Our Lady, Blessington

Pray & Play Group 3pm–4.30pm, Coimín Centre

Blessington Parish Children’s Choir 4.20pm-5pm. All are welcome

7pm Funeral Ministry Training Course. Coimin Centre. Information on Pg. 2

THURSDAY 26^th Feb

9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington

Blessington Indoor Bowls Club 7.30pm in St Kevin’s Hall, Information on pg. 3

FRIDAY 27^th Feb

9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington

Mass Intentions in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

Billy Brennan…Dublin,  formerly Blessington

Saturday

Toddy & Kathleen Hennessy…A,  Mary Cruise…A, John & Bridie Richardson…A, Remembering Maureen, John Joe  & Robert Richardson,  Michael & Kathleen Phibbs…A, Hugh, Alicia & Billy Hamilton…A George Pender…A Maree McEvoy…A Vera Byrne…A Pat Byrne…Birthday Rem Jane Miley…Birthday Rem Thomas Miley…Birthday Rem

Sunday

Josephine O Toole…A, Jack Craul…RD, Kate Crampton…Rem, William Clarke…Rem, Ciss Fitzsimons…Rem

Monday

Mass for the Sick & those in Hospital

Tuesday

Thank You Mass, Special Intentions Mass

Wednesday

Anniversary Mass,  Janice Shanahan…Rem

Thursday

Intentions Mass, Peter Byrne…Rem

Friday

Annette Cunningham…RD,  Pat Murray…Rem

Catherine Craul & Family  Oldcourt Would like to thank most sincerely everyone who sympathised and helped us through the recent bereavement  of John (Jack) Craul A Mass will be offered for your intentions

UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Women’s Breakfast

Dates for 2026: Saturday, 14th March. Summer breakfast TBC

Church of Our Lady, Blessington & Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Crosschapel. St. Joseph’s Church, Valleymount & Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken Fr. Gerry Kane PP. Tel: 045 865 327

St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride Fr. Paraic McDermott C.S.Sp. Tel: 01 4582154

Parish Office: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday Tel: 045 865 327 admin@blessington.info

Deadline for Notices in the Newsletter The deadline to have your notices in  the newsletter is Tuesday at 11am at the very latest.

Popes Intentions for Feb 2026. For children with incurable diseases Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support never losing strength and hope.

Minister of Eucharist. Feb 2026 Church of Our Lady Blessington SAT 6PM: Geraldine McMulkin& Colette Fennan SUNDAY 10AM: Aisling Molloy & Annanora Hudson.

Newsletter.

Commercial Ad Rates

From the 1^st of March 2026

 the cost of advertising in the Newsletter will increase to €1 per word

 plus €3 for a logo or image.

This is due to the increased cost related to publishing the newsletter.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT The Irish Hospice Foundation provides a free Bereavement Support Line. This National Freephone Service is available from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, by calling 1800 807077. Visit www.hospicefoundation.ie for more information.

The Wonder of Creation Water covers most of Earth – About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water, mostly in oceans.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS “Everything, even sweeping, scraping vegetables, weeding a garden, can be a prayer, if we offer it to God.” St Martin de Porres

Feast Days 27th Feb – St. Gregory St Gregory of Narek (c. 950 – 1003/1011) was an Armenian mystical and lyrical poet, monk, and theologian. He is venerated as a saint in the Armenian Apostolic and Catholic Churches. He was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Francis in 2015. During his life he was called the ‘wonder worker’ because so many miraculous things happened through his intercession. There are many miracles attributed to St. Gerard including restoring life to a young boy who had fallen from  a high cliff. Because of the miracles, God worked through Gerard’s prayers with mothers. He is best known for his Book of Lamentations, a significant piece of mystical literature. St Gregory is the patron saint of musicians, singers, students, and teachers.

Prayer of St. Gregory of Narek Prepare the earth for the day of light and let the soil bloom and bring forth fruit, heavenly cup of life-giving blood, ever sacrificed, never running dry all for the salvation and life of the souls in eternal rest. And though my body die in sin, with Your grace and compassion, may I be strengthened in You, cleansed of sin through You, and renewed by You with life everlasting, and at the resurrection of the righteous be deemed worthy of Your Father’s blessing. To Him together with You, all glory, and with the Holy Spirit, praise and resounding thanks, now, always and forever, Amen.

Prayer for peace Lord Jesus, You came that the world might know the peace that You have experienced with the Father eternally. Yet, You taught us that in this life there will be wars and rumours of wars. Nations will rise against nations as violence works itself out in the world. However, through You, the world may be saved.

A Prayer for our Parish Heavenly Father, Bless our Church and our parish, And all the good work that goes on in them. May all who are Christians live and work together for the good of each other and the glory of your Name. May those who do not know you be brought by our example to a loving knowledge and peace with you. Amen

February. February inspires growth, love, and fresh starts, offering a “second chance” to pursue goals with determination after January. As the shortest month,it bridges winter and spring, encouraging self-love, kindness, and planting seeds for the year ahead. It is a time for heartfelt, intentional action and quiet personal reflection.

Lacken National School Enrolment Now open for 2026-2027 for Lacken National School. Please contact office at 045-865086 or email school@lackenns.com

St Mary’s Junior N.S.  2026/27 school year Currently accepting applications. To apply please contact Bernadette in the school office 045 865501 or visit our website  – www.stmarysjuniorschool.ie – click on Parent Information tab, select Application Forms  in the Policies and Enrolment section.

St Brigid’s N.S. are accepting enrolments for all pupils wishing to start in September. Please contact the school office on 01-4582550 for an enrolment form. St Brigid’s will also be having an open evening for all prospective students and their families Wednesday 11th February.  The school will be open from  6.30pm till 7.30pm.  This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the school, meet our staff, and get a feel for life at St Brigid’s. We look forward to seeing you there.

Blessington Indoor Bowls Club meet every Thursday night at 7.30pm in St Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. Guests are most welcome, why not come along  & bring a friend.

Blessington Bridge Club Meets every Mon at 7.15pm in the Kare Centre. New players welcome.

Blessington Carboot Sale  Sunday 22^nd February 8am to 4pm. St. Kevin’s Community Centre beside Aldi Store on Main Street. Free Carparking. Stalls indoors and outdoors availableTeas / Coffee. Toilets. Stalls €10. Please Support. Bigi Linn. Info / Booking  0860752072…Pat Conlan.

Social Dancing. Enjoy an evening of dancing to Thomas Maguire & Fhiona Ennis In Donard Community Hall Sat 21^st February, 9pm -12am. All Welcome.

Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot Numbers on  12^th Feb 2026: 3,15,21,28 €25 Lucky Draw Winner:  Sinead Neilsen Next Jackpot: €3000

Furry Butts. NEW PET SHOP NOW OPEN Great value on wild bird seed (by pack or weight), sunflower, fatballs, working dog food, Irish brands & homemade treats Between Dunnes Stores and Moody Rooster Cafe. MON-SAT  089 403 4420.

Leaving Cert Higher Level Maths Grinds Intensive 2026 Course. In-person tuition with online support. Reasonable rates. Phone 085-1742218 or admin@numscoil.ie

GARDENING SERVICES Grass cutting / Ride on lawnmower Push Lawnmower, Hedge cutting Chainsaw Cutting, Splitting Timber, Spraying, Weeding, Powerwashing Driveway Patios, General Maintenance around your home. Just Call for reasonable Quates/ Price. Call or text 0876640695.

Blessington Taxi Phone Greg 087 2626 393

Catriona Byrne & Co Solicitors BESIDE AIB – OVER 20 YEARS ESTABLISHED FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL NEEDS 3 Mill Bank, Blessington County Wicklow Tel: 045 857 537 www.catrionsbyrne.ie

Driving instructor RSA and ADI approved.  Contact Michael 087 459 4258  for bookings.

HEADSTONES McEvoy Monumental Works Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington Call: Mick 045 865 487 – 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com

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: 086 309 1829

Eagle Cleaning Solutions Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. Find us on Facebook! Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com

German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel – Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie

Niall Kearns Building & Roofing Contractor 086 274 6969 nkbuildandroof@gmail.com Building New Homes, Extensions, Sunrooms Attic Conversions, Renovations, Chimney Repairs Roofing New Roofs, All Roof Repairs Flat Roofs, Gutter Repairs Roof Replacement, PVC Fascia & Soffit All Work Fully Guaranteed

JP&M Doyle What’s Your Property Worth? Talk to us today for your free-Market Appraisal Specializing In Residential Town & Country Homes Development & Agricultural Land Commercial Property Lettings, Valuations. 2025 is your year to make it happen! With high demand and a lack of supply, now is the perfect time to maximise your property’s value. www.jpmdoyle.ie Tel: 045-865568.

KILDARA HEATING & PLUMBING Call Dara: 0862356610 Email: Kildaraheating@gmail.com Heating & Plumbing Services Bathroom Renovations Boiler install/service Heat pumps Central Heating Power flushing Fully Insured RGI & Oftec Registered

Jennifer Kavanagh Sports & Remedial Therapy: *Muscle Aches and Pains *Chronic Muscle or Joint Pain *Struggling to perform Day-to-Day Tasks *Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation *Increased Mobility Fully qualified ITEC NCVA,  fully insured and local experienced Therapist.  Ph: 087 9021099

ZOME Menopause Health and Fitness Coaching for Perimenopause and Postmenopausal women Strength focused, small group personal training Private gym studio Menopause Health Coaching Nutrition Support Contact Dee 0871258917 Website: www.zome.ie

Strength & Grace. Mat Pilates Classes are here!  Currently running in Manor Kilbride Community and Blessington St Joseph’s Halls! Higher Diploma level instructor led, open to all levels and ages from 14yrs and above. All enquiries contact Grace on 0874007027 to book your place. Or follow our QR Code

Block Laying & small building works 30 years’ experience Reliable, Quality & Fair pricing. Ph 085-150-5668