Newsletter 7th Jan 2024 Issue 1485

Mass intentions in Blessington Marcella Butler…RD

Saturday: Liam Craul…A Josephine Murphy…A

Sunday: Ann Clarke…A Maurice O Sullivan…A

We also Remember: Leo Howlin…A, Alan Clarke & Clarke Family…Rem, Carol Kavanagh…RD, Nixon Family…Rem, Maureen Murphy…RD, Flynn Family…Rem

Monday:  Mass for the Sick & those in Hospital

Tuesday: Blessington Christmas Masses

Wednesday: Blessington Christmas Masses

Thursday: Blessington Christmas Masses

Friday: Blessington Christmas Masses

The Feast of the Epiphany  will take place on 6th Jan. There will only be one in Mass in the area for this Feast day. Mass is at 10am in the Church of Our Lady Blessington

The Epiphany. Welcome the three Wise Men on horseback to meet the baby Jesus on 7th January at 3pm in Valleymount, with the Ballymore Pipe Band, prayers and refreshments afterwards in Community Hall

Rosary & Holy Hour returns  on Tuesday 16^th January 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

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

Minister of Eucharist January 2024 Church of Our Lady Blessington SAT 6PM: Margaret Keogh Annmarie Wall & Pat McGrath SUNDAY 10AM: Michael Keogh & Margaret Flynn

Parish Calendars Last few are still available For sale in Parish Office €5 each. I would like to thank you all for your continued support in these challenging times, it is greatly appreciated. Our new Neighbourhood Collection account is 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 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

Thank you to all who helped with the liturgy for our Christmas masses. Your support is much appreciated. A special thank you to the children of St Mary’s who sang beautifully at the Children’s mass on Christmas Eve.

Parish office Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm. Contact details: Phone 045 865 327 Email: admin@blessington.info

Blessington Parish Lotto Numbers on 21st December: 2,14,21,23, €25 Winner: Kirsty Hudson. Numbers on 7^th December: 3,12,13,19, €25 Winner: Thirza Dillon Next Jackpot €4,050

Thought for the week Make a gratitude Jar. Decorate an empty jar, to be filled throughout the year with notes about good things that happen. Don’t let these good things pass by unnoticed, however small they may be.

CARE OF THE EARTH The water you use in the preparation of food, you can store it to later water your plants with it Water your plants or very early or late, to avoid evaporation by the sun and use water-saving hoses.

Blessington Musical and Dramatic Society’s annual panto is back in the Tramway Theatre from 4th – 7th January. Get ready to embark on an enchanting adventure as we bring the classic tale of “Jack and The Beanstalk” to life! All tickets €12 on sale on Eventbrite, The Office Shop and Hennessy’s Next Door, with special preview tickets €10 for Thursday’s show. Come along and support your local Theatre, looking forward to seeing you there!!

Left at the Lamb Book Reprint available In the Parish Office

Used Stamp Collection We are collecting any used stamps in aid of the Missions. If you would like to donate the stamps that you have at home you can put them into the box which is located back of the Church of Our Lady, Blessington.

Blessington Bridge Club Meets every Monday at 7.30pm in the Kare Centre. All new players welcome.

Valleymount Community Shed NEW MEMBERS. If you or someone you know would like to join our Shed, drop in any Monday or Friday from 10.30 to 12.30 at the back of the priest’s house (The old stables) for a chat and to see what we do.

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

Thanks to everyone who came along to the GOAL MILE  on Christmas Day. Miserable weather but we still raised 1070 euro for the GOAL charity so thank you for all the donations

Sakura Due to continuous business growth in Sakura Montessori, we are hiring additional staff for our busy school in Blessington. The three positions that have become available are: –

* Part-time morning Childcare Practitioner with minimum level 5 qualification (a Montessori qualification and an interest in Gaelic an advantage). 9am – 1 pm, Monday – Friday

**Morning Aims Practitioner – Minimum Level 5 in Childcare. 9am – 12pm, Monday – Friday

*** Driver with full clean driver’s licence. 8.1Oam – 9.10am (1 hour per morning), Monday- Friday

Please apply with CV and cover letter to: Antoinette Byrne, Sakura Montessori at antoinettebyrnesakurabless@gmail.com

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

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

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.

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