Newsletter 10th Sept 2023 Issue 1469

Mass intentions in Blessington: Davie Ryall…RD

Saturday: Mary Smith…A , Nan Fitzsimons…RD

Sunday: Eileen Cox…(9th) …A  , Dec. Mem. Cox Family…REM, Shay Duffy…Birthday Rem,, Josephine (Jo) Byrne…1st A

We also Remember: Mary Ryan…A, Colm & Nuala O Donnell…A, Annie Doyle…A, Frank Sexton…A, Richard Hayes…A

Monday:  Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Rose Byrne…RD, Get Well Mass

Wednesday: Eucharistic Assembly

Thursday: Tom Wallace…A, Babs McEvoy…RD

Friday: Marie Manning…RD, Davie Ryall…A

Tuesday 12th September Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

Wednesday 13th Sept: Eucharistic Assembly will take place this morning and every Wednesday morning at 9.30am, in the Church of Our Lady, until further notice. The Eucharistic Assembly will be led by Deacon Gerry.

The Crosscare Annual Church Collection will be taken up at all Masses in the Archdiocese of Dublin this weekend, September 18th and 19th.

Pray & Play Group In the Coimin Centre on Wed 13th Sept From 2.45pm to 4.30pmFor children of all ages with their parents, grandparents, guardians. Contact Áine 0833798366or Call the office on 045365327

Blessing of the schoolbags: Lacken: Tues 19th at 11am in the Church of Mount Carmel Valleymount: Tues 19th at 2pm  in St Joseph’s Church

Blessington Parish Lotto Numbers on 1st Sept :4,10,12,17. €25 Winner: Valerie Hamilton Next Jackpot €3,425

I would like to thank you all for your continued support in these challenging times, it is greatly appreciated. Since the closure of Ulster Bank in the town, our standing orders have dropped off significantly. We now have a new Neighbourhood Collection account with AIB if you would like to renew your Standing Order or set up a new one, the account details are:

IBAN   IE10 AIBK 9332 3642 2314 05

BIC      AIBKIE2D

Donations can also be made through the Neighbourhood Collection envelopes which are available from the parish office ,Once again, may I thank all who support the parish through your donations and thank you for your generosity. With every blessing, Fr Richard

REELING BACK THE VALLEYMOUNT & BALLYKNOCKAN DAYS Take a trip down memory lane at our local heritage exhibition Valleymount Hall, Friday 8th Sept 7.30pm – 10pm. Saturday 9th Sept 11am – 4pm Sunday 10th Sept 11am – 4pm Refreshments * Raffle * Admission Free  (Donations welcome)

Always wanted to sing? All Welcome. No Auditions. Blessington Millennium Choir are looking to recruit new members who love to sing. With mixed ability and experience, we aim to positively impact our community and as such regularly raise funds for organisations and 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 7.30—9.30pm at the Kare Centre, Blessington For more details please phone (087) 4352385 or (087) 2431499 www.choirbmc.com

The Car Boot Art Fair, Russborough, Sunday 17th September, 11am-4pm. Tickets on sale at russborough.ie

PUPPY RAISERS NEEDED Help to train a future Guide or Assistance Dog by fostering a puppy! This full-time volunteer role involves a pup living in your home from 9 weeks up to 14 months old. To find out more, please email pups@guidedogs.ie or visit www.guidedogs.ie.

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

The Ciarán Jones Golf presentation night takes place In the Avon on Saturday the 9th of September @ 9 pm the raffle will take place on the night also. All welcome.

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.

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

NEWSLETTER AD

U – STORE – IT – HOLLYWOOD Convenient Storage Units to Rent, Individual Lockups, CCTV on All Units, 15 X 10 & 25 X 15, Suitable for, Furniture etc, Call: 087 356 7601

FLUTE LESSONS Available at Manor Kilbride Music School. Some instruments to loan. Enquiries to Maria 087

Yoga Classes in Blessington, Monday evenings 7:30pm starting in September, €50 for four classes (€15/class), Private one to one lessons available., Men’s chair yoga in Kilteel, Please book class in advance – Thank you!, Nancy Hickey – 087 639 1676 Qualified Yoga Instructor

Learn to dance in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, adult social ballroom and Latin classes commencing 4th & 7th September Blessington. No partner necessary For more information contact Adrienne 085 8404815 or email simply.dance.social@gmail.com

San Patrizio Italian restaurant at the West Wicklow House Blessington. Open Thursday to Sunday, for date night and all special occasions. Book now 045865214

Building & Roofing Contractor Available All Roof Repairs, Slates, Tiles, Lead Valleys, Velux Windows, PvC Fascia & Soffit, Extensions, AtticConversions & Renovations. All Work Guaranteed Niall Kearns 0862746969.

To Let Very nice self-contained private office to let at Aran Centre, Blessington opposite Aldi. €125 per week plus VAT. Contact Sean on 087 8175227.

Cleaner wanted  for St Brigid’s National School in Manor Kilbride, 15 hours per week. Please send your application to applicationsmkns@gmail.com

Cleaner Wanted Blessington Area Contact 0876759543

Good homes wanted  for 10-week-old kittens. Phone 087 7569644

“Chair Yoga Classes” St Kevins Hall Every Monday 11am – 12pm Contact Patricia 086 0717384

Blessington Counselling & Psychotherapy – Mandy Downes MAPCP 085 134 9813 Specialist in CBT & Solution focused Therapy

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

Looking to upskill or do a new course? Blessington Further Education and Training Centre are now enrolling for Part Time courses in September:

• Digital Marketing
• Database Methods
• Early Leaning & Care
• Stage 1 – Childcare
• Care Skills & Care
• of the Older Person
• Horticulture Science
• Word Processing
• Tourism
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Business Administration
• Social Studies
• & many more… All courses are QQI certified in either Level 4 or 5 Contact: 045 891 099 – 086 850 3833 – 086 806 1569 or email karentownsend@kwetb.ie irenehayden@kwetb.ie

SeeThru Solution – Your Local Trustworthy Cleaning Service for Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Call Greg: 085 858 1850

Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior Phone: Damien 085 826 0431

Paying too much for SKY or Virgin Media? We Install or Repair Free to Air and Saorview! No more Bills! Call Billy 086 868 0053

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

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

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, Regina or Gordon: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 / 087 249 5411 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

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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

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 10am

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken – Mass Time: Saturdays 7.30pm

Parish Office: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday Tel: 045 865 327