newsletter 15th February 2026. Issue 1580
Sunday Mass in Manor Kilbride
will return this Sunday 15th February
We are delighted to have
Fr. Paraic back celebrating our Sunday Mass
COMMUNITY DIARY
SATURDAY 14th Feb
11am Healing Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Refreshments after Mass in the Coimin Centre. All Welcome
6pm Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Sacrament of Confession: After 6pm Mass
SUNDAY 15th Feb
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 Blessington.
MONDAY 16th Feb
9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Blessington Bridge Club 7.15pm, Kare Centre. Information on pg. 3
TUESDAY 17th Feb
9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington
WEDNESDAY 18th Feb
9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington Ash Wednesday Ashes will be distributed during mass
Rosary & Holy Hour10am to 11am Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Pray & Play Group 3pm–4.30pm, Coimín Centre
7pm Funeral Ministry Training Course. Coimin Centre. Information on Pg. 2
THURSDAY 19th Feb
9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Blessington Indoor Bowls Club7.30pm in St Kevin’s Hall, Information on pg. 3
7.30pm Blessington History Society talk in the Coimin Centre. Info on Pg 3
FRIDAY 20th Feb
9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington
18th February Ash Wednesday
Ashes will be distributed during mass
at 9.30am in the
Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Mass Intentions in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Saturday
Mary Balfe…A, Kevin Ennis…A, Annemary & Michael Norton…A, Mary, Larry & Matthew Lennon…Rem
Sunday
Peter Doyle…A, Rosemary O Carroll…RD, Marie Brennan…RD, John, Laurence, Joe & Mary Wright…A
Monday
Mass for the Sick & those in Hospital
Tuesday
Breon O’Connor…RD, Special Intention Mass
Wednesday
Steve Crofton…RD, Austin Brereton…RD John, Laurence, Joe & Mary Wright…A
Thursday
Blessington Deceased card list
Friday
Sean Mulvey…RD, Bridie McNeely…RD
UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
14th February at 11am Healing Mass
Church of Our Lady, Blessington
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
Columban missionaries are currently looking for students to submit a piece of writing or an original image on the plight of refugees in our communities. The title of the Competition is “Becoming a refugee is never a choice, but how we respond is.” Age entry 13-18years 1st prize: €300, 2nd prize €150, 3rd prize €100 Closing date is Feb 14th. more details www.columban competition.com
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.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS “The patient and humble endurance of the cross—whatever nature it may be— is the highest work we have to do.” St Katherine Drexel
The Wonder of Creation Bees communicate by dancing Honeybees do a “Waggle dance” to tell other bees where to find flowers with nectar.
February is the month of the Holy Family. February is the month dedicated to the Holy Family. Though the start of the Lenten season changes within the calendar year, a fair-sized portion of February gives us a space of time between the Christmas celebrations and the increased focus on Jesus’s public life and ministry, which occurs in Lent. It is a transition from the feast of Christmas to the fasting of Lent. Therefore, traditionally, February has become a time to recall the Holy Family. within the Holy Family is where Jesusspent the time between his birth and embarking on his public journey.
Feast Days – 5th March – Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday- Is the first day in Lent. We place ashes on our forehead on this day to help us remember that we come from God and to God we will return some day. God is the beginning of all things and God is the end too. The ashes also remind us to turn to God with our hearts and minds. Since the Middle Ages, the Church has used ashes to mark the beginning of the penitential season of Lent, when we remember our mortality and mourn for our sins. In our present liturgy for Ash Wednesday, we use ashes made from the burned palm branches distributed on the Palm Sunday of the previous year. Ash Wednesday begins the 40 days of lent, a time when we remember that Jesus spent 40 days in the desert fasting and resisting temptation.
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.
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 22nd 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.
Blessington & District Day Care would like to thank everyone who supported the Day Care over the past year, those who made financial contributions as well as those who supported our recent raffle Your support is greatly appreciated! Blessington Daycare Committee.
Blessington U3A are pleased to announce our next talk Speaker: Blessington U3A Writing Skills Group members Title: “Tuesday Miscellany: Readings of their work by Group Members” Date: Tuesday 17th February at 10.30am Venue: Russborough House. All are welcome to attend, Non-members €5 per person.
Blessington History Society will present a talk on Thurs Feb 19th @ 7.30 pm in the Coimin Centre. Topic: “The Flooding of the upper Liffey valley and its effects on local families.” Presenter: Seamus Cullen.
Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot Numbers on 5th Feb 2026: 1,3,9,10. €25 Lucky Draw Winner: Alan Sinclair Next Jackpot: €3000.
Double room to Rent Blessington Abbey Females only Ph:085 2067708
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
Social Dancing. Enjoy an evening of dancing to Thomas Maguire & Fhiona Ennis In Donard Community Hall Sat 21st February, 9pm -12am. All Welcome.
Leaving Cert Higher Level Maths Grinds Intensive 2026 Course. In-person tuition with online support. Reasonable rates. Phone 085-1742218 or admin@numscoil.ie
Helix Motorcycles repair shop just opened in Stratford, if you need a simple service, complex repair or just a touch up on the paintwork call or text on 087 373 5709
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.
Painter & Decorator Interior & Exterior Call Damien 085 826 0431
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
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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
Chair Yoga Classes @ Healers Dance. Mondays, 11am-12pm Contact Patricia 086-0717-384
Satellite and Saorview installations. Service calls. Repairs. Retuning. email;ewtninstalls@gmail.com mob; 087 2352377
Bluestream. DRIVERS WANTED Blessington Area Training Provided Excellent Rates Company Pension Applicants must have C Licence Safe Pass Can do attitude Phone 045 851801
Strength & Grace Mat Pilates Classes coming to Manor Kilbride and Blessington Parish in the coming weeks! Higher Diploma level instructor led, open to all levels. All enquiries contact Grace on 0874007027 to book your place. Or follow our group QR Code here for more details.
Block Laying & small building works 30 years’ experience Reliable, Quality & Fair pricing. Ph 085-150-5668
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