The ANNUAL COLLECTION of ACCORD the Diocesan Agency for Marriage & the Family, at all Masses this weekend 15th & 16th February. This will replace the usual Share Collection.
Blessing the Stock & Homes in Valleymount this week between 11am & 1pm. If you would like a visit, please call Blessington Parish Office 045 865 327 (your Eircode would be helpful)
Monday 17th February 2020
►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass (ex-Bank Holidays)
►The Confirmation Preparation Programme continues in St Mary’s SNS – 7.30pm to 9pm
►1st Confession in Valleymount at 7.30pm
►Blessing Stock & Homes in Valleymount Annacarney Togher, Logstown (Uppr & Lwr) between 11am & 1pm
Tuesday 18thFebruary 2020
►Blessing Stock & Homes in Valleymount Carrigacurra between 11am & 1pm
►Blessington U3A welcome Author Margaret Connolly to speak on: “The History of Wicklow Townland & Farming Community” 10:30am in The Education Centre. All welcome, €5 for non-members. Tea/Coffee included.
►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment
►Blessington & District Active Retired meeting at 2.30pm in the Coimín Centre Blessington, new members welcome.
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 19th February 2020
►Blessing Stock & Homes in Valleymount Lower Baltyboys, between 11am & 1pm
►The Citizens Information Centre is open in Blessington Library today 10am to 12.30pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
►Prayers to the Holy Face of Jesus in Crying Room Blessington Church 11am
Thursday 20th February 2020
►Blessing Stock & Homes in Valleymount Upper Baltyboys, between 11am & 1pm
►St Mary’ Schools & Blessington Parish LottoWeek 2 –DRAW at 8pm. See notice boards & leaflets for how to join or call Parish Office 045 865 327
►Blessington History Society will present a talk on “Wolfe Tone” by Larry Breen in the Coimín Centre at 8pm. All are welcome
Friday 21st February 2020
►Blessing Stock & Homes in Valleymount Granamore, Granabeg, between 11am & 1pm
Mass Intentions this Week
Saturday 6pm: Bridie & John Richardson (A) Oliver Doyle (RD)
Sunday 10am: Kathleen Kinsella (A) Anna Flood (RD)
We also Remember the following:
Peter Doyle (A) May & Maurice O’Connell (A) Mick Fennan (A) Elizabeth Balfe (A) Gerry Carey (A) Cissie & Arthur Shirran (A)
Monday: Mass for those on list for Sick
Tuesday: Get Well Mass, Get Well Mass
Wednesday: Barry O’Donnell (Rem) William Cooper (RD)
Thursday: Michael Dempsey (RD) Liam Curran (RD)
Friday: Birthday Mass, Get Well Mass
Blessington Parish are hosting the Climate Justice Candle for the month of Feb. On Sunday 16th Feb, Sr Catherine Brennan of Eco Congregation Ireland will speak at the 10am & 11.15am Masses in Blessington & Valleymount on ways in which our parishes can become more environmentally aware & eco-friendly. Members of Tidy Towns, Green Schools & Environmental Groups welcome.
Visitation of the Sick: If there are any parishioners ill, at home or in hospital who would like a visit from a priest, please contact the Parish Office to let us know and to make arrangements 045 865 327
Women’s World Day of Prayer on 6th March at 11am in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
West Wicklow Cancer Support – Weekly Meditation with essential oils hosted by Gemma Deeney of Yogagym on Wednesdays at 11.30am Primary Care Centre Blessington. If your life has been touched by cancer in any way come & join us. No charge, all welcome. Facebook or westwicklow15@gmail.com
GAELSCOIL NA LOCHANNA are hosting an open day and family day on 7th March. Lá Oscailte agus Lá Clainne. Did you ever want to know what happens in a Gaelscoil? We are opening our doors and putting on our best show for anyone to come see us in action 11-2pm, 7 March. Rince, Drámaíocht, Ceol agus Spraoi. Fun and Free activities for the family to spend a while with us.This is part of our Seachtain na Gaeilge schedule. Tá fáilte roimh chách.
St Brigid’s N.S.Manor Kilbride are accepting enrolments for all pupils wishing to start in September. Please contact the school office on 01-4582550 for an enrolment form.
Lacken NS are currently accepting enrolments for September 2020. Enrolment forms are available on www.lackenns.com or from the school, call 045 865 086 and we will post one out to you. Lacken NS also runs a pre-school & an after-school service.
St. Joseph’s National School (Valleymount) are now accepting enrolment forms for September 2020. Forms available from the school office, please call in or phone 045 867289. Places are filling up fast. Closing date for applications April 30th.
Social Dancing in Donard Community Hall on Sat 15th Feb 9pm till 12pm. Donation €10. Light refreshments served. Music by John & Terry.
Storytime in Blessington Library – Every Wed at 3pm
Join us for Blessington Bingo every Wednesday in the Avon at 8.15 pm. Great prizes, weekly Jackpot & bonus prizes if you check on Lucky Number, Raffle etc. Shuttle Bus available €2 return. €10 for book and flyers. Contact Catherine 087 122 4019 or Jess 086 860 2822
Blessington Community Walking Group. Walks from the Coimín Centre on Mon (ex-bank hols) & Thurs at 7pm. All levels catered for & welcome. Find us on Facebook
TRY IT OUT, Blessington Mini-Rugby for Tots is looking for new members to play fun & games every Sat @ 10:15am at St Kevin’s Hall, Main St, Blessington (opposite Vincent’s Charity Shop). Ages 3-5 years
Hollywood Friendship Club every Wed from 2.15pm to 4.15pm in the Hollywood Centre. New members welcome
LOOKING FOR A GREAT NIGHT OUT? Blessington Bowls meet every Thurs at 7.30pm in St. Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. guests welcome, come along & bring a friend.
GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES FOR FREE. We are located almost exactly between Blessington and Ballymore Eustace on a farm. We have a Polly Tunnel and Vegetable Garden that I will be unable to use this year due to work and study commitments. If you are interested in using these facilities for free but share the produce, I would be delighted to hear from you. Please call me on 087 627 8650 or email andymoneill@gmail.com
The Divine Mercy Conference 2020
takes place in the Main Hall, RDS Ballsbridge on
Friday 21st February (evening for Young People)
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd February.
THEME: “Deliver us from Evil” (Mt 6:13)
Sat: 10am to 9pm Rosary, Holy Hour & Mass,
Sun: 10am to 5pm again concluding with Mass
DIVINE MERCY IN DEED, WORD & PRAYER.
Speakers include Fr Pat Collins, C.M. –
Fr Peter Glas – Holy Hour. –
Fr Brendan Walsh, Eucharistic Healing Service.
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin DD
Archbishop of Dublin
Tickets: Sat €30, Sunday €20, full weekend €35 available from PayPal online or at main door:
Margaret 087 669 8745 or Eileen 087 990 5723
Further details & to book online at www.divinemercyconference.com
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The ANNUAL COLLECTION of ACCORD the Diocesan Agency for Marriage & the Family, at all Masses next weekend 15th & 16th February. This will replace the usual Share Collection.
Saturday 8th February 2020
► Sacrament of the Sick & Healing Mass at 12 noon in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Tea & coffee in the Coimín Centre after Mass.
Sunday 9th February 2020
►Car Boot Sale (Des Redmond Charities) in St. Kevin’s, 7am to 4pm. €10 per table, Car Park, Tea & Coffee. Pat Conlan 086 075 2072
Monday 10th February 2020
►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass (ex-Bank Holidays)
►The Confirmation Preparation Programme continues in St Mary’s SNS – 7.30pm to 9pm
►Blessington & District Forum meet at 8pm in St Mary’s Junior School. All Welcome
►Neighbourhood Collection Envelopes for February are due. Envelopes may be left into the Parish Office or in collection bags at Mass.
Tuesday 11thFebruary 2020
►St Mary’ Schools & Blessington Parish LAUNCH of Lotto Fundraiser………..FREE COFFEE MORNING in the Coimín Centre from 9am to 11am. Come in & here about the Lotto: how it works, how to join etc Sign-up help will be available if needed. Weekly prize & the Jackpot is starting at €1000
►Congratulations to the Girls & Boys from Manor Kilbride NS who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in St Brigid’s Church at 11am, we welcome Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, their parents & families.
►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment
►Blessington & District Active Retired meeting at 2.30pm in the Coimín Centre Blessington, new members welcome.
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 12th February 2020
►The Citizens Information Centre is open in Blessington Library today 10am to 12.30pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
►Prayers to the Holy Face of Jesus in Crying Room Blessington Church 11am
►Christian Meditation Group meet in the Mass Centre in Brittas from 11am. All welcome
►Bethany Bereavement Support group available for caring confidential support from 8pm to 9pm no appointment necessary.
Thursday 13th February 2020
► The Parish Book Club at 10am in The Church Meeting Room. The book is ‘Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety’ by Henri Nouwen, SPCK Publishing
►St Mary’ Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto – FIRST DRAW at 8pm. See notice boards & leaflets for how to join or call Parish Office 045 865 327
►Coimín Centre Management meeting 7pm
►Blessington Pastoral Council meeting 8pm
Mass Intentions this Week
Saturday 6pm: Liam Clogher (Mths Mind) Martin & Theresa O’Hara (A) John O’Hara (A) Geraldine Clogher (A) Thomas & Margaret Clogher (A)
Sunday 10am: Francis Hunt (1st A) Jim O’Keefe (RD)
We also Remember the following: John, Joe & Laurence Wright (A) Peter Nolan (Snr) Mary McIntyre, May & Andy Metcalfe (A)
Monday: Mass for those on list for Sick
Tuesday: May & Andy Metcalfe (A)
Wednesday: John, Joe & Laurence Wright (A) Christina Paxton (RD)
Thursday: Get Well Mass, Get Well Mass
Friday: Sean Farrington (RD) Desmond Williams (RD)
Deacon Gerry, thanks all for their kind wishes & generous gifts on his 60th Birthday. Especially all in Valleymount & Lacken parish for his surprise party on Sunday. Thank you and God Bless. Gerry
Blessington Parish will host the Climate Justice Candle for the month of Feb. On Sunday 16th Feb, Sr Catherine Brennan of Eco Congregation Ireland will speak at the 10am & 11.15am Masses in Blessington & Valleymount on ways in which our parishes can become more environmentally aware & eco-friendly. Members of Tidy Towns, Green Schools & Environmental Groups welcome.
Beginning on Monday 17th February, between 11am & 1pm Fr Richard & Deacon Gerry will be visiting farms in Valleymount to bless the stock & homes in the area.
If you would like a visit, please call Blessington Parish Office 045 865 327 (your Eircode would be helpful)
GAELSCOIL NA LOCHANNA are hosting an open day and family day on 7th March. Lá Oscailte agus Lá Clainne. Did you ever want to know what happens in a Gaelscoil? We are opening our doors and putting on our best show for anyone to come see us in action 11-2pm, 7 March. Rince, Drámaíocht, Ceol agus Spraoi. Fun and Free activities for the family to spend a while with us.This is part of our Seachtain na Gaeilge schedule. Tá fáilte roimh chách.
St Brigid’s N.S.Manor Kilbride are now accepting enrolments for all pupils wishing to start in September. Please contact the school office on 01-4582550 for an enrolment form.
Lacken NS are currently accepting enrolments for September 2020. Enrolment forms are available on www.lackenns.com or from the school, call 045 865 086 and we will post one out to you. Lacken NS also runs a pre-school & an after-school service. Please join us at our open day on Wednesday 12th February from 11am to 12.15pm. All are welcome.
St. Joseph’s National School (Valleymount) are now accepting enrolment forms for September 2020. Forms available from the school office, please call in or phone 045 867289. Places are filling up fast. Closing date for applications April 30th.
Storytime in Blessington Library – Every Wed at 3pm
Blessington Community Walking Group. Walks from the Coimín Centre on Mon (ex-bank holidays) & Thurs at 7pm. All levels catered for & welcome. Find us on Facebook
Join us for Blessington Bingo every Wednesday in the Avon at 8.15 pm. Great prizes, weekly Jackpot & bonus prizes if you check on Lucky Number, Raffle etc. Shuttle Bus available €2 return. €10 for book and flyers. Contact Catherine 087 122 4019 or Jess 086 860 2822
Interested in a social cycle in the Blessington area? Led by an experienced volunteer, Cycling Ireland/Axa Community Bike Rides are gentle, social bike rides for adults, usually followed by coffee & chat. New series for beginners added for Wednesdays at 10:30am. Join for FREE at www.AxaCommunityBikeRides.com
Happy Faces Play School Blessington Education Centre is a fun, stimulating & welcoming environment with a curriculum focusing on the best care & education for your child. Our staff are highly trained in up to date childcare & Montessori methods of learning and development. Places available, full & part time. Enrolling now for Sept 2020.
LOOKING FOR A GREAT NIGHT OUT? Blessington Bowls meet every Thurs at 7.30pm in St. Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. guests welcome, come along & bring a friend.
West Wicklow Cancer Support – Weekly Meditation with essential oils hosted by Gemma Deeney of Yogagym on Wednesdays at 11.30am Primary Care Centre Blessington. If your life has been touched by cancer in any way come & join us. No charge, all welcome. Find us on facebook / westwicklow15@gmail.com
Social Dancing in Donard Community Hall just off the N81 between Blessington & Baltinglass on Saturday 15th February 9pm till 12pm. Donation €10. Light refreshments served. Music by John & Terry. Dancing every 3rd Saturday of the Month to follow.Last Chance for Groups, Floats, Businesses etc to take part in the Blessington St Patrick’s Day Parade on 17th March at 12 noon. Contact 087 7811691 for registration. Ken Darker & Noel Nolan will be the commentators on the day. All proceeds to Community Pool for West Wicklow.
TRY IT OUT, Blessington Mini-Rugby for Tots is looking for new members to play fun & games every Sat @ 10:15am at St Kevin’s Hall, Main St, Blessington (opposite Vincent’s Charity Shop). Ages 3-5 years.
Cub Scout Blessington. Is your child aged 9-11years, if they are interested in joining scouts & you would like to become a scout leader (free training provided) please contact me aoibheannmc1@yahoo.ie for more details.
Hollywood Friendship Club every Wed from 2.15pm to 4.15pm in the Hollywood Centre. New members welcome
Adult Fencing Classes on Tuesdays from 8pm in St Kevin’s Hall. Fencing is a fun sport & all ages & levels of fitness can enjoy. No special equipment required only comfortable clothes & trainers. All are welcome to pop along & give it a go with no obligation. Call 087 676 4183 if you need any additional information
Visitation of the Sick: If there are any parishioners ill, at home or in hospital who would like a visit from a priest, please contact the Parish Office to let us know and to make arrangements 045 865 327
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►Children’s Church is back!! NEW time 6pm Mass in Blessington on Saturdays
►Blessing of Throats will take place at 7.30pm Mass in Lacken
Sunday 2nd February 2020
► Blessing of Throats will take place at 11.15am Mass in Valleymount
►Candlemas – Candles will be blessed for use in the home at Masses this weekend. Candles available in the Parish Office.
Monday 3rd February 2020
►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass (ex-Bank Holidays)
►Blessing of Throats at 9.30am Mass in Blessington & 10am in Crosschapel
►Blessington Community Walking Group. Walks from the Coimín Centre on Monday (ex-bank holidays) & Thursday at 7pm. All levels catered for & welcome. Find us on Facebook
►Benediction and Guided Prayer in Lacken Church at 8pm. All Welcome.
Tuesday 4thFebruary 2020
►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment
►Blessington Book Club meeting at 10.30am in Education Centre. All Welcome
►Blessington & District Active Retired meeting at 2.30pm in the Coimín Centre Blessington, new members welcome.
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 5th February 2020
►The Citizens Information Centre is open in Blessington Library today 10am to 12.30pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
►Prayers to the Holy Face of Jesus in Crying Room Blessington Church 11am
►Christian Meditation Group meet in the Mass Centre in Brittas from 11am. All welcome
Friday 7th February 2020
►Bethany Bereavement Support Group are available in the Coimín Centre Blessington for caring confidential support from 10am to 11am
►1st Friday of the Month. The Masses will be offered for all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead. The priests will visit the sick & housebound. If you would like a visit please contact the Parish Office, 045 865 327
►1st Friday Mass in Manor Kilbride at 9am.
►1st Friday Mass in Valleymount at 11.15am
►Coffee Morning in Lacken Community Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm
►Padre Pio Mass at 8pm in Blessington.
Mass Intentions this Week
Saturday 6pm: Edward Boylan (1st A) Bridie & Owen Naughton (A) Joe Tracey (A) Jim Luttrell (A) Michael Doran (A)
We also Remember the following: Margaret Hayden (A) Bill Brady, Kit Brady (A) Ann O’Byrne
Monday: Mass for those on list for Sick
Tuesday: Sp Living Int, Thank you Mass, Thank you, Mass,
Wednesday: James Fallon (RD) Marie Cox (RD)
Thursday: Jim Redmond (RD) Ann Ryan (RD)
Friday: Mass for all on Altar List of the Dead
Beginning on Monday 17th February, between 11am & 1pm Fr Richard & Deacon Gerry will be visiting farms in Valleymount to bless the stock & homes in the area.
If you would like a visit, please call Blessington Parish Office 045 865 327 (your Eircode would be helpful)
St Brigid’s N.S.Manor Kilbride are now accepting enrolments for all pupils wishing to start in September. Please contact the school office on 01-4582550 for an enrolment form.
Lacken NS are currently accepting enrolments for September 2020. Enrolment forms are available on www.lackenns.com or from the school, call 045 865 086 and we will post one out to you. Lacken NS also runs a pre-school & an after-school service. Please join us at our open day on Wednesday 12th February from 11am to 12.15pm. All are welcome.
St. Joseph’s National School (Valleymount) are now accepting enrolment forms for September 2020. Forms available from the school office, please call in or phone 045 867289. Places are filling up fast. Closing date for applications April 30th.
Community Engagement Day in St. Brigid’s School, Manor Kilbride Fri 31st at 7pm. Local Gardai, IFA branch reps & reps from community groups involved in the National Rural Safety Forum will be engaging with local community. This is a great opportunity for the local community to get to know their local Gardai and local community representatives
Blessington Parish will host the Climate Justice Candle for the month of Feb. On Sunday 16th Feb, Sr Catherine Brennan of Eco Congregation Ireland will speak at the 10am & 11.15am Masses in Blessington & Valleymount on ways in which our parishes can become more environmentally aware & eco-friendly.
Visitation of the Sick: If there are any parishioners ill, at home or in hospital who would like a visit from a priest, please contact the Parish Office to let us know and to make arrangements 045 865 327
Coffee Concert organised by Pipeworks, which promotes Hungarian organ & choral music in St Jude’s Church, Templeogue on Sun 2nd of Feb at 4pm. Featruing Organist Judit Mate & St Jude’s Concert Choir. Tickets €10/€5
Blessington based Baritone, Gyula Nagy is singing the role of Schaunard in ROH Covent Garden’s La Boheme, which will be screened live in cinemas on Jan 29th Details:
Huge, Huge THANK YOU from Blessington Musical & Dramatic Society for your support for our Panto “Robin Hood” We hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed putting it on! See you again next time…..
Join us for Blessington Bingo every Wednesday in the Avon at 8.15 pm. Great prizes, weekly Jackpot & bonus prizes if you check on Lucky Number, Raffle etc. Shuttle Bus available €2 return. €10 for book and flyers. Contact Catherine 087 122 4019 or Jess 086 860 2822
Car Boot Sale (Des Redmond Charities) in St. Kevin’s Hall Sunday 9th February from 7am to 4pm. €10 per table, Free Car Park, Tea & Coffee. Pat Conlan 086 075 2072
TABLE QUIZ in Tutty’s Pub Hollywood on 7th February at 9pm Sharp. Table of 4 €40. Proceeds towards Senior Citizens Summer Outing, your support appreciated. Quiz Master “Supreme” Pat O Neill.
Interested in a social cycle in the Blessington area? Led by an experienced volunteer, Cycling Ireland/Axa Community Bike Rides are gentle, social bike rides for adults, usually followed by coffee & chat. New series for beginners added for Wednesdays at 10:30am. Join for FREE at www.AxaCommunityBikeRides.com
Happy Faces Play School Blessington Education Centre is a fun, stimulating & welcoming environment with a curriculum focusing on the best care & education for your child. Our staff are highly trained in up to date childcare & Montessori methods of learning and development. Places available, full & part time. Enrolling now for Sept 2020.
Cub Scout Blessington. Is your child aged 9-11years, if they are interested in joining scouts & you would like to become a scout leader (free training provided) please contact me aoibheannmc1@yahoo.ie for more details.
LOOKING FOR A GREAT NIGHT OUT? Blessington Bowls meet every Thurs at 7.30pm in St. Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. guests welcome, come along & bring a friend.
MEMBER NOTICE – Blessington & District Credit Union Limited, Annual General Meeting will take place on 30th January at 8 pm in The Avon, Blessington
Last Chance for Groups, Floats, Businesses etc to take part in the Blessington St Patrick’s Day Parade on 17th March at 12 noon. Contact 087 7811691 for registration. Ken Darker & Noel Nolan will be the commentators on the day. All proceeds to Community Pool for West Wicklow
West Wicklow Cancer Support – Weekly Meditation with essential oils hosted by Gemma Deeney of Yogagym on Wednesdays at 11.30am Primary Care Centre Blessington. If your life has been touched by cancer in any way come & join us. No charge, all welcome. Find us on facebook / westwicklow15@gmail.com
Friends of Lady Leona McNally Buggy of The Lodge, would like to wish her a happy birthday on becoming a Quadragenarian.
TRY IT OUT, Blessington Mini-Rugby for Tots is looking for new members to play fun & games every Sat @ 10:15am at St Kevin’s Hall, Main St, Blessington (opposite Vincent’s Charity Shop). Ages 3-5 years.
Hollywood Friendship Club every Wed from 2.15pm to 4.15pm in the Hollywood Centre. New members welcome
West Wicklow General Election Debate. Community Pool for West Wicklow have invited all General Election candidates running in Wicklow to take part in a debate in The Avon on Tues Feb 4th at 8:15pm For more info: email poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
Adult Fencing Classes on Tuesdays from 8pm in St Kevin’s Hall. Fencing is a fun sport & all ages & levels of fitness can enjoy. No special equipment required only comfortable clothes & trainers. All are welcome to pop along & give it a go with no obligation. Call 087 676 4183 if you need any additional information
The Parish Book Club next meeting will be on Thurs 13th Feb at 10am in The Church Meeting Room. The book for discussion is ‘Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety’ by Henri Nouwen, SPCK Publishing (17 Sept. 2019). New members are always welcome.
The Divine Mercy Conference 2020 takes place in the Main Hall, RDS Ballsbridge on:
Friday 21st February (evening for Young People)
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd February.
THEME: “Deliver us from Evil” (Mt 6:13)
Sat: from 10am to 9pm with Rosary, Holy Hour & Mass,
Sun: from 10am to 5pm again concluding with Mass
DIVINE MERCY IN DEED, WORD & PRAYER.
Speakers include: Fr Pat Collins, C.M. – Fr Peter Glas – Holy Hour. – Fr Brendan Walsh, Eucharistic Healing Service.
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin DD Archbishop of Dublin
Tickets: Sat €30, Sunday €20, full weekend €35 available from PayPal online or at main door:
Info: Margaret 087 669 8745 or Eileen 087 990 5723
Further details & to book online at www.divinemercyconference.com
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►All children in 3rd Class are invited to 10am Mass in, Blessington for a special blessing & remembrance of their 1st Communion last year.
►1st Communion Preparation Mass at 11.15am in Valleymount
►Bridge Tournament hosted by St Mary’s College Past Pupils Union, Lawlor’s Hotel, Naas at 2pm €10 per person. Raffle & Prizes. All funds will go to the school. Parking will be available at the school
Monday 27th January 2020
►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass (ex-Bank Holidays)
►Blessington Community Walking Group. Walks from the Coimín Centre on Monday (ex-bank holidays) & Thursday at 7pm. All levels catered for & welcome. Find us on Facebook
Tuesday 28thJanuary 2020
►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 29th January 2020
►The Citizens Information Centre is open in Blessington Library today 10am to 12.30pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
►Christian Meditation Group meet in the Mass Centre in Brittas from 11am. All welcome
Thursday 30th January 2020
► West Wicklow Cancer Support monthly drop in “Manifestation Meditation” hosted by Gemma Deeny of Yogagym at 7.30pm in the Coimin Centre, Blessington. No charge, all welcome. Find us on Facebook, call 087 434 6004 or email westwicklow15@gmail.com
Mass Intentions this Week
Saturday 6pm: Peggy Howlin (A) Jim & Maisie Browne (A) Sean & Betty Tutty (A) Jimmy Hanlon (Butterhill) (A) Jim & Mary Kavanagh (A)
Sunday 10am: Paddy Owens (RD) Mary Hoey (RD)
We also Remember the following: Christopher Flanagan (A) Lil Horan (A) Bernadette Dunne (A) Denis Ryall (A)
Monday: Mass for those on list for Sick
Tuesday: Winnie McDermott (A) Denis Ryall (A) Spec Living Intentions
Wednesday: Denis Kelleher (1st A) Barry O’Donnell (Rem)
Thursday: Get Well Mass, Spec Intentions
Friday: Anne Ryan (RD) Joe Dunne (RD)
Children’s Church is back!! NEW time 6pm Mass in Blessington on Saturday 1st February
Blessing of Throats
Saturday 1st in Lacken at 7.30pm
Sunday 2nd February Valleymount at 11.15am
Monday 3rd February,
Blessington, & Crosschapel
Special broadcast of Knock Mass from Rome. Mass will be celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome this Sunday 26th January at 9am (Irish time) It will be broadcast “live” on the EWTN channel on SKY 588 or Virgin Media 815
Visitation of the Sick: If there are any parishioners ill, at home or in hospital who would like a visit from a priest, please contact the Parish Office to let us know and to make arrangements 045 865 327
Applications for Junior Infant places in Sept 2020 in St Mary’s Junior School should be submitted by Friday 24th January 2020. Forms are available from our school website stmarysjns.weebly.com, from the school office between 9am & 3pm Mon – Fri. or from the parish office (9am to 1 Mon – Fri). Completed forms may be dropped into the school office or emailed to bsec@live 045 865 501.
St Brigid’s N.S.Manor Kilbride are now accepting enrolments for all pupils wishing to start in September. Please contact the school office on 01-4582550 for an enrolment form.
Lacken NS are currently accepting enrolments for September 2020. Enrolment forms are available on www.lackenns.com or from the school, call 045 865 086 and we will post one out to you. Lacken NS also runs a pre-school & an after-school service. Please join us at our open day on Wednesday 12th February from 11am to 12.15pm. All are welcome.
a new fund-raising initiative, the money raised will be used to directly support our schools & our parish. You can help in a real, practical way by joining & your support is greatly appreciated.
Carmel Dillon, Principal, St. Mary’s JNS
Gerry Brown, Principal, St. Mary’s SNS
Fr. Richard P.P. Blessington Parish
Full details of how to join, next week
MEMBER NOTICE – Blessington & District Credit Union Limited, Annual General Meeting will take place on 30th January at 8 pm in The Avon, Blessington Lakeshore, Burgage, Blessington, Co Wicklow. We look forward to seeing you on the night
TRY IT OUT, Blessington Mini-Rugby for Tots is looking for new members to play fun & games every Sat @ 10:15am at St Kevin’s Hall, Main St, Blessington (opposite Vincent’s Charity Shop). Ages 3-5 years.
Date for your Diary – Blessington GAA & LGFA Registration night Tues 28th Jan 7pm to 9pm in the clubhouse. Players need to be registered to play & be insured. 2020 sees the launch of Blessington GAA Healthy Club Programme.
Hollywood Friendship Club every Wed from 2.15pm to 4.15pm in the Hollywood Centre. New members welcome
West Wicklow General Election Debate. We need West Wicklow & the issues that affect the people here to be a priority for our incoming TDs! Community Pool for West Wicklow have invited all General Election candidates running in Wicklow to take part in a debate to tell us how they are going to represent us. Come along to The Avon on Tuesday February 4th at 8:15pm to have your voice heard & make sure that West Wicklow is firmly on the agenda for our next TDs. For more info or to get involved please email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
Adult Fencing Classes on Tuesdays from 8pm in St Kevin’s Hall. Fencing is a fun sport & all ages & levels of fitness can enjoy. No special equipment required only comfortable clothes & trainers. All are welcome to pop along & give it a go with no obligation. Call 087 676 4183 if you need any additional information
The Parish Book Club next meeting will be on Thurs 13th Feb at 10am in The Church Meeting Room. The book for discussion is ‘Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety’ by Henri Nouwen, SPCK Publishing (17 Sept. 2019). New members are always welcome.
The Divine Mercy Conference 2020 takes place in the Main Hall, RDS Ballsbridge on Friday 21st February (evening for Young People) Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd February.
THEME: “Deliver us from Evil” (Mt 6:13) Sat: from 10am to 9pm with Rosary, Holy Hour & Mass, Sun: from 10am to 5pm again concluding with Mass
DIVINE MERCY IN DEED, WORD & PRAYER. Speakers include:
Fr Pat Collins, C.M.
Fr Peter Glas – Holy Hour
Fr Brendan Walsh, Eucharistic Healing Service.
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin DD Archbishop of Dublin
Tickets: Sat €30, Sunday €20, full weekend €35 available from PayPal online or at main door:
Parish Contacts:
Margaret 087 669 8745 or Eileen 087 990 5723
Further details & to book online at www.divinemercyconference.com
Free Beginner’s Fitness Drop-in Class every Monday & Thursday at 9.20am in St Kevin’s Hall, Blessington in conjunction with #Active Wicklow
TaiChi Class every Thursday at 11am High Definition in aid of the Coimín Centre. Contact 085 760 7727
Join us for Blessington Bingo every Wednesday in the Avon at 8.15 pm. Great prizes, weekly Jackpot & bonus prizes if you check on Lucky Number, Raffle etc. Shuttle Bus available €2 return. €10 for book and flyers. Contact Catherine 087 122 4019 or Jess 086 860 2822
Car Boot Sale (Des Redmond Charities) in St. Kevin’s Hall Sunday 9th February from 7am to 4pm. €10 per table, Free Car Park, Tea & Coffee. Pat Conlan 086 075 2072
TABLE QUIZ in Tutty’s Pub Hollywood on 7th February at 9pm Sharp. Table of 4 €40. Proceeds towards Senior Citizens Summer Outing, your support appreciated. Quiz Master “Supreme” Pat O Neill.
Interested in a social cycle in the Blessington area? Led by an experienced volunteer, Cycling Ireland/Axa Community Bike Rides are gentle, social bike rides for adults, usually followed by coffee & chat. New series for beginners added for Wednesdays at 10:30am. Join for FREE at www.AxaCommunityBikeRides.com
Happy Faces Play School Blessington Education Centre is a fun, stimulating & welcoming environment with a curriculum focusing on the best care & education for your child. Our staff are highly trained in up to date childcare & Montessori methods of learning and development. Places available, full & part time. Enrolling now for Sept 2020.
Cub Scout Blessington. Is your child aged 9-11years, if they are interested in joining scouts & you would like to become a scout leader (free training provided) please contact me aoibheannmc1@yahoo.ie for more details.
Fuel Stamps are a great way to help budget for fuel costs. The STAY WARM SAVING SCHEME is an easy payment option plan which enables households to budget for their central heating oil & or solid fuel by saving €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps. The stamps can be used to pay in full or part payment for fuel supplies from your local supplier. Stamps and cards are only available from Hennessy’s Hardware and SVP Shop. Full details are listed on the Fuel Stamps Card. The Scheme is open to all households in the Blessington area. This initiative is in association with Department of Communications Energy & Natural Resources.
World Day of the Sick 2020: The World Day of the Sick Seminar will take place on Saturday, February 8th from 9.30am to 1pm in the Newtown Parish Pastoral Centre, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin. This year’s theme is on Hope in the Face of Suicide. The World Day of the Sick Mass will take place the following day on Sunday 9th February in Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtontownpark Avenue, Blackrock, for further information please contact – Trish Conway on M: 087 6220349.
Laudate Festival
The Laudate Festival will be celebrated in four venues in the Archdiocese of Dublin during Catholic Schools Week.
A large choir of children from schools in the diocese,
500-1000 in each venue, will lead in song and prayer.
The festival nights are joyful and reflective gatherings celebrating the gift of faith.
This is for everyone to enjoy and is free for all parents, families, friends and parishioners.
Church of St Agnes, Crumlin on
Monday 27th January from 7pm to 8.15pm
Our Lady of Victories Church, Ballymun Road on
Tuesday 28th January from 7pm to 8.15pm.
Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan on
Wednesday 29th January from 7pm to 8.15pm.
St Pius X, Templeogue on
Thursday 30th January from 7pm to 8.15pm
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Issue 1293 February 16th 2020
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeThe ANNUAL COLLECTION of ACCORD the Diocesan Agency for Marriage & the Family, at all Masses this weekend 15th & 16th February. This will replace the usual Share Collection.
Blessing the Stock & Homes in Valleymount this week between 11am & 1pm. If you would like a visit, please call Blessington Parish Office 045 865 327 (your Eircode would be helpful)
Monday 17th February 2020
►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass (ex-Bank Holidays)
►The Confirmation Preparation Programme continues in St Mary’s SNS – 7.30pm to 9pm
►1st Confession in Valleymount at 7.30pm
►Blessing Stock & Homes in Valleymount Annacarney Togher, Logstown (Uppr & Lwr) between 11am & 1pm
Tuesday 18th February 2020
►Blessing Stock & Homes in Valleymount Carrigacurra between 11am & 1pm
►Blessington U3A welcome Author Margaret Connolly to speak on: “The History of Wicklow Townland & Farming Community” 10:30am in The Education Centre. All welcome, €5 for non-members. Tea/Coffee included.
►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment
►Blessington & District Active Retired meeting at 2.30pm in the Coimín Centre Blessington, new members welcome.
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 19th February 2020
►Blessing Stock & Homes in Valleymount Lower Baltyboys, between 11am & 1pm
►The Citizens Information Centre is open in Blessington Library today 10am to 12.30pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
►Prayers to the Holy Face of Jesus in Crying Room Blessington Church 11am
Thursday 20th February 2020
►Blessing Stock & Homes in Valleymount Upper Baltyboys, between 11am & 1pm
►St Mary’ Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto Week 2 – DRAW at 8pm. See notice boards & leaflets for how to join or call Parish Office 045 865 327
►Blessington History Society will present a talk on “Wolfe Tone” by Larry Breen in the Coimín Centre at 8pm. All are welcome
Friday 21st February 2020
►Blessing Stock & Homes in Valleymount Granamore, Granabeg, between 11am & 1pm
Mass Intentions this Week
Saturday 6pm: Bridie & John Richardson (A) Oliver Doyle (RD)
Sunday 10am: Kathleen Kinsella (A) Anna Flood (RD)
We also Remember the following:
Peter Doyle (A) May & Maurice O’Connell (A) Mick Fennan (A) Elizabeth Balfe (A) Gerry Carey (A) Cissie & Arthur Shirran (A)
Monday: Mass for those on list for Sick
Tuesday: Get Well Mass, Get Well Mass
Wednesday: Barry O’Donnell (Rem) William Cooper (RD)
Thursday: Michael Dempsey (RD) Liam Curran (RD)
Friday: Birthday Mass, Get Well Mass
Blessington Parish are hosting the Climate Justice Candle for the month of Feb. On Sunday 16th Feb, Sr Catherine Brennan of Eco Congregation Ireland will speak at the 10am & 11.15am Masses in Blessington & Valleymount on ways in which our parishes can become more environmentally aware & eco-friendly. Members of Tidy Towns, Green Schools & Environmental Groups welcome.
Visitation of the Sick: If there are any parishioners ill, at home or in hospital who would like a visit from a priest, please contact the Parish Office to let us know and to make arrangements 045 865 327
Women’s World Day of Prayer on 6th March at 11am in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
West Wicklow Cancer Support – Weekly Meditation with essential oils hosted by Gemma Deeney of Yogagym on Wednesdays at 11.30am Primary Care Centre Blessington. If your life has been touched by cancer in any way come & join us. No charge, all welcome. Facebook or westwicklow15@gmail.com
GAELSCOIL NA LOCHANNA are hosting an open day and family day on 7th March. Lá Oscailte agus Lá Clainne. Did you ever want to know what happens in a Gaelscoil? We are opening our doors and putting on our best show for anyone to come see us in action 11-2pm, 7 March. Rince, Drámaíocht, Ceol agus Spraoi. Fun and Free activities for the family to spend a while with us.This is part of our Seachtain na Gaeilge schedule. Tá fáilte roimh chách.
St Brigid’s N.S. Manor Kilbride are accepting enrolments for all pupils wishing to start in September. Please contact the school office on 01-4582550 for an enrolment form.
Lacken NS are currently accepting enrolments for September 2020. Enrolment forms are available on www.lackenns.com or from the school, call 045 865 086 and we will post one out to you. Lacken NS also runs a pre-school & an after-school service.
St. Joseph’s National School (Valleymount) are now accepting enrolment forms for September 2020. Forms available from the school office, please call in or phone 045 867289. Places are filling up fast. Closing date for applications April 30th.
Social Dancing in Donard Community Hall on Sat 15th Feb 9pm till 12pm. Donation €10. Light refreshments served. Music by John & Terry.
Storytime in Blessington Library – Every Wed at 3pm
Join us for Blessington Bingo every Wednesday in the Avon at 8.15 pm. Great prizes, weekly Jackpot & bonus prizes if you check on Lucky Number, Raffle etc. Shuttle Bus available €2 return. €10 for book and flyers. Contact Catherine 087 122 4019 or Jess 086 860 2822
Blessington Community Walking Group. Walks from the Coimín Centre on Mon (ex-bank hols) & Thurs at 7pm. All levels catered for & welcome. Find us on Facebook
TRY IT OUT, Blessington Mini-Rugby for Tots is looking for new members to play fun & games every Sat @ 10:15am at St Kevin’s Hall, Main St, Blessington (opposite Vincent’s Charity Shop). Ages 3-5 years
Hollywood Friendship Club every Wed from 2.15pm to 4.15pm in the Hollywood Centre. New members welcome
LOOKING FOR A GREAT NIGHT OUT? Blessington Bowls meet every Thurs at 7.30pm in St. Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. guests welcome, come along & bring a friend.
GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES FOR FREE. We are located almost exactly between Blessington and Ballymore Eustace on a farm. We have a Polly Tunnel and Vegetable Garden that I will be unable to use this year due to work and study commitments. If you are interested in using these facilities for free but share the produce, I would be delighted to hear from you. Please call me on 087 627 8650 or email andymoneill@gmail.com
The Divine Mercy Conference 2020
takes place in the Main Hall, RDS Ballsbridge on
Friday 21st February (evening for Young People)
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd February.
THEME: “Deliver us from Evil” (Mt 6:13)
Sat: 10am to 9pm Rosary, Holy Hour & Mass,
Sun: 10am to 5pm again concluding with Mass
DIVINE MERCY IN DEED, WORD & PRAYER.
Speakers include Fr Pat Collins, C.M. –
Fr Peter Glas – Holy Hour. –
Fr Brendan Walsh, Eucharistic Healing Service.
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin DD
Archbishop of Dublin
Tickets: Sat €30, Sunday €20, full weekend €35 available from PayPal online or at main door:
Margaret 087 669 8745 or Eileen 087 990 5723
Further details & to book online at www.divinemercyconference.com
Issue1292 February 9th 2020
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeThe ANNUAL COLLECTION of ACCORD the Diocesan Agency for Marriage & the Family, at all Masses next weekend 15th & 16th February. This will replace the usual Share Collection.
Saturday 8th February 2020
► Sacrament of the Sick & Healing Mass at 12 noon in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Tea & coffee in the Coimín Centre after Mass.
Sunday 9th February 2020
►Car Boot Sale (Des Redmond Charities) in St. Kevin’s, 7am to 4pm. €10 per table, Car Park, Tea & Coffee. Pat Conlan 086 075 2072
Monday 10th February 2020
►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass (ex-Bank Holidays)
►The Confirmation Preparation Programme continues in St Mary’s SNS – 7.30pm to 9pm
►Blessington & District Forum meet at 8pm in St Mary’s Junior School. All Welcome
►Neighbourhood Collection Envelopes for February are due. Envelopes may be left into the Parish Office or in collection bags at Mass.
Tuesday 11th February 2020
►St Mary’ Schools & Blessington Parish LAUNCH of Lotto Fundraiser………..FREE COFFEE MORNING in the Coimín Centre from 9am to 11am. Come in & here about the Lotto: how it works, how to join etc Sign-up help will be available if needed. Weekly prize & the Jackpot is starting at €1000
►Congratulations to the Girls & Boys from Manor Kilbride NS who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in St Brigid’s Church at 11am, we welcome Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, their parents & families.
►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment
►Blessington & District Active Retired meeting at 2.30pm in the Coimín Centre Blessington, new members welcome.
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 12th February 2020
►The Citizens Information Centre is open in Blessington Library today 10am to 12.30pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
►Prayers to the Holy Face of Jesus in Crying Room Blessington Church 11am
►Christian Meditation Group meet in the Mass Centre in Brittas from 11am. All welcome
►Bethany Bereavement Support group available for caring confidential support from 8pm to 9pm no appointment necessary.
Thursday 13th February 2020
► The Parish Book Club at 10am in The Church Meeting Room. The book is ‘Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety’ by Henri Nouwen, SPCK Publishing
►St Mary’ Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto – FIRST DRAW at 8pm. See notice boards & leaflets for how to join or call Parish Office 045 865 327
►Coimín Centre Management meeting 7pm
►Blessington Pastoral Council meeting 8pm
Mass Intentions this Week
Saturday 6pm: Liam Clogher (Mths Mind) Martin & Theresa O’Hara (A) John O’Hara (A) Geraldine Clogher (A) Thomas & Margaret Clogher (A)
Sunday 10am: Francis Hunt (1st A) Jim O’Keefe (RD)
We also Remember the following: John, Joe & Laurence Wright (A) Peter Nolan (Snr) Mary McIntyre, May & Andy Metcalfe (A)
Monday: Mass for those on list for Sick
Tuesday: May & Andy Metcalfe (A)
Wednesday: John, Joe & Laurence Wright (A) Christina Paxton (RD)
Thursday: Get Well Mass, Get Well Mass
Friday: Sean Farrington (RD) Desmond Williams (RD)
Deacon Gerry, thanks all for their kind wishes & generous gifts on his 60th Birthday. Especially all in Valleymount & Lacken parish for his surprise party on Sunday. Thank you and God Bless. Gerry
Blessington Parish will host the Climate Justice Candle for the month of Feb. On Sunday 16th Feb, Sr Catherine Brennan of Eco Congregation Ireland will speak at the 10am & 11.15am Masses in Blessington & Valleymount on ways in which our parishes can become more environmentally aware & eco-friendly. Members of Tidy Towns, Green Schools & Environmental Groups welcome.
Beginning on Monday 17th February, between 11am & 1pm Fr Richard & Deacon Gerry will be visiting farms in Valleymount to bless the stock & homes in the area.
Monday: Annacarney Togher, Logstown (Upper & Lower)
Tuesday: Carrigacurra
Wednesday: Lower Baltyboys
Thursday: Upper Baltyboys
Friday: Granamore, Granabeg
If you would like a visit, please call Blessington Parish Office 045 865 327 (your Eircode would be helpful)
GAELSCOIL NA LOCHANNA are hosting an open day and family day on 7th March. Lá Oscailte agus Lá Clainne. Did you ever want to know what happens in a Gaelscoil? We are opening our doors and putting on our best show for anyone to come see us in action 11-2pm, 7 March. Rince, Drámaíocht, Ceol agus Spraoi. Fun and Free activities for the family to spend a while with us.This is part of our Seachtain na Gaeilge schedule. Tá fáilte roimh chách.
St Brigid’s N.S. Manor Kilbride are now accepting enrolments for all pupils wishing to start in September. Please contact the school office on 01-4582550 for an enrolment form.
Lacken NS are currently accepting enrolments for September 2020. Enrolment forms are available on www.lackenns.com or from the school, call 045 865 086 and we will post one out to you. Lacken NS also runs a pre-school & an after-school service. Please join us at our open day on Wednesday 12th February from 11am to 12.15pm. All are welcome.
St. Joseph’s National School (Valleymount) are now accepting enrolment forms for September 2020. Forms available from the school office, please call in or phone 045 867289. Places are filling up fast. Closing date for applications April 30th.
Storytime in Blessington Library – Every Wed at 3pm
Blessington Community Walking Group. Walks from the Coimín Centre on Mon (ex-bank holidays) & Thurs at 7pm. All levels catered for & welcome. Find us on Facebook
Join us for Blessington Bingo every Wednesday in the Avon at 8.15 pm. Great prizes, weekly Jackpot & bonus prizes if you check on Lucky Number, Raffle etc. Shuttle Bus available €2 return. €10 for book and flyers. Contact Catherine 087 122 4019 or Jess 086 860 2822
Interested in a social cycle in the Blessington area? Led by an experienced volunteer, Cycling Ireland/Axa Community Bike Rides are gentle, social bike rides for adults, usually followed by coffee & chat. New series for beginners added for Wednesdays at 10:30am. Join for FREE at www.AxaCommunityBikeRides.com
Happy Faces Play School Blessington Education Centre is a fun, stimulating & welcoming environment with a curriculum focusing on the best care & education for your child. Our staff are highly trained in up to date childcare & Montessori methods of learning and development. Places available, full & part time. Enrolling now for Sept 2020.
LOOKING FOR A GREAT NIGHT OUT? Blessington Bowls meet every Thurs at 7.30pm in St. Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. guests welcome, come along & bring a friend.
West Wicklow Cancer Support – Weekly Meditation with essential oils hosted by Gemma Deeney of Yogagym on Wednesdays at 11.30am Primary Care Centre Blessington. If your life has been touched by cancer in any way come & join us. No charge, all welcome. Find us on facebook / westwicklow15@gmail.com
Social Dancing in Donard Community Hall just off the N81 between Blessington & Baltinglass on Saturday 15th February 9pm till 12pm. Donation €10. Light refreshments served. Music by John & Terry. Dancing every 3rd Saturday of the Month to follow.Last Chance for Groups, Floats, Businesses etc to take part in the Blessington St Patrick’s Day Parade on 17th March at 12 noon. Contact 087 7811691 for registration. Ken Darker & Noel Nolan will be the commentators on the day. All proceeds to Community Pool for West Wicklow.
TRY IT OUT, Blessington Mini-Rugby for Tots is looking for new members to play fun & games every Sat @ 10:15am at St Kevin’s Hall, Main St, Blessington (opposite Vincent’s Charity Shop). Ages 3-5 years.
Cub Scout Blessington. Is your child aged 9-11years, if they are interested in joining scouts & you would like to become a scout leader (free training provided) please contact me aoibheannmc1@yahoo.ie for more details.
Hollywood Friendship Club every Wed from 2.15pm to 4.15pm in the Hollywood Centre. New members welcome
Adult Fencing Classes on Tuesdays from 8pm in St Kevin’s Hall. Fencing is a fun sport & all ages & levels of fitness can enjoy. No special equipment required only comfortable clothes & trainers. All are welcome to pop along & give it a go with no obligation. Call 087 676 4183 if you need any additional information
Visitation of the Sick: If there are any parishioners ill, at home or in hospital who would like a visit from a priest, please contact the Parish Office to let us know and to make arrangements 045 865 327
Issue 1291 2nd February 2020
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeSaturday 1st February 2020
►Children’s Church is back!! NEW time 6pm Mass in Blessington on Saturdays
►Blessing of Throats will take place at 7.30pm Mass in Lacken
Sunday 2nd February 2020
► Blessing of Throats will take place at 11.15am Mass in Valleymount
►Candlemas – Candles will be blessed for use in the home at Masses this weekend. Candles available in the Parish Office.
Monday 3rd February 2020
►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass (ex-Bank Holidays)
►Blessing of Throats at 9.30am Mass in Blessington & 10am in Crosschapel
►Blessington Community Walking Group. Walks from the Coimín Centre on Monday (ex-bank holidays) & Thursday at 7pm. All levels catered for & welcome. Find us on Facebook
►Benediction and Guided Prayer in Lacken Church at 8pm. All Welcome.
Tuesday 4th February 2020
►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment
►Blessington Book Club meeting at 10.30am in Education Centre. All Welcome
►Blessington & District Active Retired meeting at 2.30pm in the Coimín Centre Blessington, new members welcome.
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 5th February 2020
►The Citizens Information Centre is open in Blessington Library today 10am to 12.30pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
►Prayers to the Holy Face of Jesus in Crying Room Blessington Church 11am
►Christian Meditation Group meet in the Mass Centre in Brittas from 11am. All welcome
Friday 7th February 2020
►Bethany Bereavement Support Group are available in the Coimín Centre Blessington for caring confidential support from 10am to 11am
►1st Friday of the Month. The Masses will be offered for all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead. The priests will visit the sick & housebound. If you would like a visit please contact the Parish Office, 045 865 327
►1st Friday Mass in Manor Kilbride at 9am.
►1st Friday Mass in Valleymount at 11.15am
►Coffee Morning in Lacken Community Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm
►Padre Pio Mass at 8pm in Blessington.
Mass Intentions this Week
Saturday 6pm: Edward Boylan (1st A) Bridie & Owen Naughton (A) Joe Tracey (A) Jim Luttrell (A) Michael Doran (A)
Sunday 10am: Bernadette Byrne (1st A) Conor Curran (A) Brigid O’Connell
We also Remember the following: Margaret Hayden (A) Bill Brady, Kit Brady (A) Ann O’Byrne
Monday: Mass for those on list for Sick
Tuesday: Sp Living Int, Thank you Mass, Thank you, Mass,
Wednesday: James Fallon (RD) Marie Cox (RD)
Thursday: Jim Redmond (RD) Ann Ryan (RD)
Friday: Mass for all on Altar List of the Dead
Beginning on Monday 17th February, between 11am & 1pm Fr Richard & Deacon Gerry will be visiting farms in Valleymount to bless the stock & homes in the area.
Monday: Annacarney Togher, Logstown (Upper & Lower)
Tuesday: Carrigacurra
Wednesday: Lower Baltyboys
Thursday: Upper Baltyboys
Friday: Granamore, Granabeg
If you would like a visit, please call Blessington Parish Office 045 865 327 (your Eircode would be helpful)
St Brigid’s N.S. Manor Kilbride are now accepting enrolments for all pupils wishing to start in September. Please contact the school office on 01-4582550 for an enrolment form.
Lacken NS are currently accepting enrolments for September 2020. Enrolment forms are available on www.lackenns.com or from the school, call 045 865 086 and we will post one out to you. Lacken NS also runs a pre-school & an after-school service. Please join us at our open day on Wednesday 12th February from 11am to 12.15pm. All are welcome.
St. Joseph’s National School (Valleymount) are now accepting enrolment forms for September 2020. Forms available from the school office, please call in or phone 045 867289. Places are filling up fast. Closing date for applications April 30th.
Community Engagement Day in St. Brigid’s School, Manor Kilbride Fri 31st at 7pm. Local Gardai, IFA branch reps & reps from community groups involved in the National Rural Safety Forum will be engaging with local community. This is a great opportunity for the local community to get to know their local Gardai and local community representatives
Blessington Parish will host the Climate Justice Candle for the month of Feb. On Sunday 16th Feb, Sr Catherine Brennan of Eco Congregation Ireland will speak at the 10am & 11.15am Masses in Blessington & Valleymount on ways in which our parishes can become more environmentally aware & eco-friendly.
Visitation of the Sick: If there are any parishioners ill, at home or in hospital who would like a visit from a priest, please contact the Parish Office to let us know and to make arrangements 045 865 327
Coffee Concert organised by Pipeworks, which promotes Hungarian organ & choral music in St Jude’s Church, Templeogue on Sun 2nd of Feb at 4pm. Featruing Organist Judit Mate & St Jude’s Concert Choir. Tickets €10/€5
Blessington based Baritone, Gyula Nagy is singing the role of Schaunard in ROH Covent Garden’s La Boheme, which will be screened live in cinemas on Jan 29th Details:
https://www.roh.org.uk/showings/la-boheme-live-2020
Huge, Huge THANK YOU from Blessington Musical & Dramatic Society for your support for our Panto “Robin Hood” We hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed putting it on! See you again next time…..
Join us for Blessington Bingo every Wednesday in the Avon at 8.15 pm. Great prizes, weekly Jackpot & bonus prizes if you check on Lucky Number, Raffle etc. Shuttle Bus available €2 return. €10 for book and flyers. Contact Catherine 087 122 4019 or Jess 086 860 2822
Car Boot Sale (Des Redmond Charities) in St. Kevin’s Hall Sunday 9th February from 7am to 4pm. €10 per table, Free Car Park, Tea & Coffee. Pat Conlan 086 075 2072
TABLE QUIZ in Tutty’s Pub Hollywood on 7th February at 9pm Sharp. Table of 4 €40. Proceeds towards Senior Citizens Summer Outing, your support appreciated. Quiz Master “Supreme” Pat O Neill.
Interested in a social cycle in the Blessington area? Led by an experienced volunteer, Cycling Ireland/Axa Community Bike Rides are gentle, social bike rides for adults, usually followed by coffee & chat. New series for beginners added for Wednesdays at 10:30am. Join for FREE at www.AxaCommunityBikeRides.com
Happy Faces Play School Blessington Education Centre is a fun, stimulating & welcoming environment with a curriculum focusing on the best care & education for your child. Our staff are highly trained in up to date childcare & Montessori methods of learning and development. Places available, full & part time. Enrolling now for Sept 2020.
Cub Scout Blessington. Is your child aged 9-11years, if they are interested in joining scouts & you would like to become a scout leader (free training provided) please contact me aoibheannmc1@yahoo.ie for more details.
LOOKING FOR A GREAT NIGHT OUT? Blessington Bowls meet every Thurs at 7.30pm in St. Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. guests welcome, come along & bring a friend.
MEMBER NOTICE – Blessington & District Credit Union Limited, Annual General Meeting will take place on 30th January at 8 pm in The Avon, Blessington
Last Chance for Groups, Floats, Businesses etc to take part in the Blessington St Patrick’s Day Parade on 17th March at 12 noon. Contact 087 7811691 for registration. Ken Darker & Noel Nolan will be the commentators on the day. All proceeds to Community Pool for West Wicklow
West Wicklow Cancer Support – Weekly Meditation with essential oils hosted by Gemma Deeney of Yogagym on Wednesdays at 11.30am Primary Care Centre Blessington. If your life has been touched by cancer in any way come & join us. No charge, all welcome. Find us on facebook / westwicklow15@gmail.com
Friends of Lady Leona McNally Buggy of The Lodge, would like to wish her a happy birthday on becoming a Quadragenarian.
TRY IT OUT, Blessington Mini-Rugby for Tots is looking for new members to play fun & games every Sat @ 10:15am at St Kevin’s Hall, Main St, Blessington (opposite Vincent’s Charity Shop). Ages 3-5 years.
Hollywood Friendship Club every Wed from 2.15pm to 4.15pm in the Hollywood Centre. New members welcome
West Wicklow General Election Debate. Community Pool for West Wicklow have invited all General Election candidates running in Wicklow to take part in a debate in The Avon on Tues Feb 4th at 8:15pm For more info: email poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
Adult Fencing Classes on Tuesdays from 8pm in St Kevin’s Hall. Fencing is a fun sport & all ages & levels of fitness can enjoy. No special equipment required only comfortable clothes & trainers. All are welcome to pop along & give it a go with no obligation. Call 087 676 4183 if you need any additional information
The Parish Book Club next meeting will be on Thurs 13th Feb at 10am in The Church Meeting Room. The book for discussion is ‘Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety’ by Henri Nouwen, SPCK Publishing (17 Sept. 2019). New members are always welcome.
The Divine Mercy Conference 2020 takes place in the Main Hall, RDS Ballsbridge on:
Friday 21st February (evening for Young People)
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd February.
THEME: “Deliver us from Evil” (Mt 6:13)
Sat: from 10am to 9pm with Rosary, Holy Hour & Mass,
Sun: from 10am to 5pm again concluding with Mass
DIVINE MERCY IN DEED, WORD & PRAYER.
Speakers include: Fr Pat Collins, C.M. – Fr Peter Glas – Holy Hour. – Fr Brendan Walsh, Eucharistic Healing Service.
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin DD Archbishop of Dublin
Tickets: Sat €30, Sunday €20, full weekend €35 available from PayPal online or at main door:
Info: Margaret 087 669 8745 or Eileen 087 990 5723
Further details & to book online at www.divinemercyconference.com
Issue 1290 January 26th 2020
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeSunday 26th January 2020
►All children in 3rd Class are invited to 10am Mass in, Blessington for a special blessing & remembrance of their 1st Communion last year.
►1st Communion Preparation Mass at 11.15am in Valleymount
►Bridge Tournament hosted by St Mary’s College Past Pupils Union, Lawlor’s Hotel, Naas at 2pm €10 per person. Raffle & Prizes. All funds will go to the school. Parking will be available at the school
Monday 27th January 2020
►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass (ex-Bank Holidays)
►Blessington Community Walking Group. Walks from the Coimín Centre on Monday (ex-bank holidays) & Thursday at 7pm. All levels catered for & welcome. Find us on Facebook
Tuesday 28th January 2020
►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 29th January 2020
►The Citizens Information Centre is open in Blessington Library today 10am to 12.30pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
►Christian Meditation Group meet in the Mass Centre in Brittas from 11am. All welcome
Thursday 30th January 2020
► West Wicklow Cancer Support monthly drop in “Manifestation Meditation” hosted by Gemma Deeny of Yogagym at 7.30pm in the Coimin Centre, Blessington. No charge, all welcome. Find us on Facebook, call 087 434 6004 or email westwicklow15@gmail.com
Mass Intentions this Week
Saturday 6pm: Peggy Howlin (A) Jim & Maisie Browne (A) Sean & Betty Tutty (A) Jimmy Hanlon (Butterhill) (A) Jim & Mary Kavanagh (A)
Sunday 10am: Paddy Owens (RD) Mary Hoey (RD)
We also Remember the following: Christopher Flanagan (A) Lil Horan (A) Bernadette Dunne (A) Denis Ryall (A)
Monday: Mass for those on list for Sick
Tuesday: Winnie McDermott (A) Denis Ryall (A) Spec Living Intentions
Wednesday: Denis Kelleher (1st A) Barry O’Donnell (Rem)
Thursday: Get Well Mass, Spec Intentions
Friday: Anne Ryan (RD) Joe Dunne (RD)
Children’s Church is back!! NEW time 6pm Mass in Blessington on Saturday 1st February
Blessing of Throats
Saturday 1st in Lacken at 7.30pm
Sunday 2nd February Valleymount at 11.15am
Monday 3rd February,
Blessington, & Crosschapel
Special broadcast of Knock Mass from Rome. Mass will be celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome this Sunday 26th January at 9am (Irish time) It will be broadcast “live” on the EWTN channel on SKY 588 or Virgin Media 815
Visitation of the Sick: If there are any parishioners ill, at home or in hospital who would like a visit from a priest, please contact the Parish Office to let us know and to make arrangements 045 865 327
Applications for Junior Infant places in Sept 2020 in St Mary’s Junior School should be submitted by Friday 24th January 2020. Forms are available from our school website stmarysjns.weebly.com, from the school office between 9am & 3pm Mon – Fri. or from the parish office (9am to 1 Mon – Fri). Completed forms may be dropped into the school office or emailed to bsec@live 045 865 501.
St Brigid’s N.S. Manor Kilbride are now accepting enrolments for all pupils wishing to start in September. Please contact the school office on 01-4582550 for an enrolment form.
Lacken NS are currently accepting enrolments for September 2020. Enrolment forms are available on www.lackenns.com or from the school, call 045 865 086 and we will post one out to you. Lacken NS also runs a pre-school & an after-school service. Please join us at our open day on Wednesday 12th February from 11am to 12.15pm. All are welcome.
LAUNCHING SOON
St. Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Fundraiser – Weekly LOTTO DRAW
a new fund-raising initiative, the money raised will be used to directly support our schools & our parish. You can help in a real, practical way by joining & your support is greatly appreciated.
Carmel Dillon, Principal, St. Mary’s JNS
Gerry Brown, Principal, St. Mary’s SNS
Fr. Richard P.P. Blessington Parish
Full details of how to join, next week
MEMBER NOTICE – Blessington & District Credit Union Limited, Annual General Meeting will take place on 30th January at 8 pm in The Avon, Blessington Lakeshore, Burgage, Blessington, Co Wicklow. We look forward to seeing you on the night
TRY IT OUT, Blessington Mini-Rugby for Tots is looking for new members to play fun & games every Sat @ 10:15am at St Kevin’s Hall, Main St, Blessington (opposite Vincent’s Charity Shop). Ages 3-5 years.
Date for your Diary – Blessington GAA & LGFA Registration night Tues 28th Jan 7pm to 9pm in the clubhouse. Players need to be registered to play & be insured. 2020 sees the launch of Blessington GAA Healthy Club Programme.
Hollywood Friendship Club every Wed from 2.15pm to 4.15pm in the Hollywood Centre. New members welcome
West Wicklow General Election Debate. We need West Wicklow & the issues that affect the people here to be a priority for our incoming TDs! Community Pool for West Wicklow have invited all General Election candidates running in Wicklow to take part in a debate to tell us how they are going to represent us. Come along to The Avon on Tuesday February 4th at 8:15pm to have your voice heard & make sure that West Wicklow is firmly on the agenda for our next TDs. For more info or to get involved please email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
Adult Fencing Classes on Tuesdays from 8pm in St Kevin’s Hall. Fencing is a fun sport & all ages & levels of fitness can enjoy. No special equipment required only comfortable clothes & trainers. All are welcome to pop along & give it a go with no obligation. Call 087 676 4183 if you need any additional information
The Parish Book Club next meeting will be on Thurs 13th Feb at 10am in The Church Meeting Room. The book for discussion is ‘Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety’ by Henri Nouwen, SPCK Publishing (17 Sept. 2019). New members are always welcome.
The Divine Mercy Conference 2020 takes place in the Main Hall, RDS Ballsbridge on Friday 21st February (evening for Young People) Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd February.
THEME: “Deliver us from Evil” (Mt 6:13) Sat: from 10am to 9pm with Rosary, Holy Hour & Mass, Sun: from 10am to 5pm again concluding with Mass
DIVINE MERCY IN DEED, WORD & PRAYER. Speakers include:
Fr Pat Collins, C.M.
Fr Peter Glas – Holy Hour
Fr Brendan Walsh, Eucharistic Healing Service.
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin DD Archbishop of Dublin
Tickets: Sat €30, Sunday €20, full weekend €35 available from PayPal online or at main door:
Parish Contacts:
Margaret 087 669 8745 or Eileen 087 990 5723
Further details & to book online at www.divinemercyconference.com
Free Beginner’s Fitness Drop-in Class every Monday & Thursday at 9.20am in St Kevin’s Hall, Blessington in conjunction with #Active Wicklow
TaiChi Class every Thursday at 11am High Definition in aid of the Coimín Centre. Contact 085 760 7727
Join us for Blessington Bingo every Wednesday in the Avon at 8.15 pm. Great prizes, weekly Jackpot & bonus prizes if you check on Lucky Number, Raffle etc. Shuttle Bus available €2 return. €10 for book and flyers. Contact Catherine 087 122 4019 or Jess 086 860 2822
Car Boot Sale (Des Redmond Charities) in St. Kevin’s Hall Sunday 9th February from 7am to 4pm. €10 per table, Free Car Park, Tea & Coffee. Pat Conlan 086 075 2072
TABLE QUIZ in Tutty’s Pub Hollywood on 7th February at 9pm Sharp. Table of 4 €40. Proceeds towards Senior Citizens Summer Outing, your support appreciated. Quiz Master “Supreme” Pat O Neill.
Interested in a social cycle in the Blessington area? Led by an experienced volunteer, Cycling Ireland/Axa Community Bike Rides are gentle, social bike rides for adults, usually followed by coffee & chat. New series for beginners added for Wednesdays at 10:30am. Join for FREE at www.AxaCommunityBikeRides.com
Happy Faces Play School Blessington Education Centre is a fun, stimulating & welcoming environment with a curriculum focusing on the best care & education for your child. Our staff are highly trained in up to date childcare & Montessori methods of learning and development. Places available, full & part time. Enrolling now for Sept 2020.
Cub Scout Blessington. Is your child aged 9-11years, if they are interested in joining scouts & you would like to become a scout leader (free training provided) please contact me aoibheannmc1@yahoo.ie for more details.
Fuel Stamps are a great way to help budget for fuel costs. The STAY WARM SAVING SCHEME is an easy payment option plan which enables households to budget for their central heating oil & or solid fuel by saving €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps. The stamps can be used to pay in full or part payment for fuel supplies from your local supplier. Stamps and cards are only available from Hennessy’s Hardware and SVP Shop. Full details are listed on the Fuel Stamps Card. The Scheme is open to all households in the Blessington area. This initiative is in association with Department of Communications Energy & Natural Resources.
World Day of the Sick 2020: The World Day of the Sick Seminar will take place on Saturday, February 8th from 9.30am to 1pm in the Newtown Parish Pastoral Centre, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin. This year’s theme is on Hope in the Face of Suicide. The World Day of the Sick Mass will take place the following day on Sunday 9th February in Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtontownpark Avenue, Blackrock, for further information please contact – Trish Conway on M: 087 6220349.
Laudate Festival
The Laudate Festival will be celebrated in four venues in the Archdiocese of Dublin during Catholic Schools Week.
A large choir of children from schools in the diocese,
500-1000 in each venue, will lead in song and prayer.
The festival nights are joyful and reflective gatherings celebrating the gift of faith.
This is for everyone to enjoy and is free for all parents, families, friends and parishioners.
Church of St Agnes, Crumlin on
Monday 27th January from 7pm to 8.15pm
Our Lady of Victories Church, Ballymun Road on
Tuesday 28th January from 7pm to 8.15pm.
Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan on
Wednesday 29th January from 7pm to 8.15pm.
St Pius X, Templeogue on
Thursday 30th January from 7pm to 8.15pm