Mass intentions this week: 

Beth Halligan (RD) Blessington, Mary Farrell (RD) Sallins, formerly Golden Hill, Manor Kilbride

Saturday 6pm: Kay Murphy (Months Mind), Peter & Mary Murphy (A), Amelia Lily Philips (Birthday Rem), Jimmy Devoy (A), Sharon O’Brien (A), John Behan (RD),  Mary & Roger Keogh (A), Robert Hennessy (A)

Sunday 10am: James McHugh (A), Rose McLoughlin (A), James (Jesse) Clarke (A), Peter O’Keefe (A), Mary Clarke (A), Mary & Kathleen Curtin (A)

We also Remember: Willie Ball (A), John Kelly (A), Jane & Jim Flynn (A), Mick Clarke (A), Ita Gaughran (A)

Monday: Mass offered for all on the Blessington List of the Sick

Tuesday: Gerry Keirsey (RD), Sean O’Brien (RD), Special Living Intention

Wednesday: Robert Hennessy (A), Birthday Mass, Get Well Mass

Thursday: Noel Kelly (1st A), Sharon O’Brien (4th A)

Friday: Rita Whelan (RD), Kathleen Osborne (RD)

The Archdiocese of Dublin Lay Ministry Collection takes place this weekend. This collection will support the development of a variety of lay ministries, providing for more women & men to work alongside the priests & deacons.

Mass Times this week:

Saturday 14^th May: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm

Sunday 15^th May: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 11.15am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.

The Annual Blessing of the Graves & Cemetery Mass will take place in Burgage at 3pm.

Tuesday 17^th May: Holy Hour and Adoration for PEACE in UKRAINE from 7pm to 8pm. All Welcome.

CONGRATULATIONS to the boys & girls from St Mary’s JS who receive First Holy Communion on Saturday 14^th May in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Number drawn on 12^th May: 2, 4, 22, 25. Weekly €25 Winner – Terrilee Byrne. Next Jackpot is €1075  www.blessingtonparish.ie

Understanding Loss & Grief as we Age – a free event for people in older age who have been bereaved in any circumstance, takes place in Naas Library on Monday 23^rd May from 11am to 1pm. Representatives from local bereavement supports will be in attendance & refreshments will be available. Registration essential. Please call Naas Library: 045 879 111

West Wicklow Cancer Support had their April Drop-in Evening hosted by a local horticulturist with some great tips on how to have colour in your garden all year round. Thank you to anyone who helped us on the evening & many thanks to Blessington Lakes Garden Centre for the donation of materials.  It was a beautiful night, a great turnout & everyone went home with a new plant!  We are here for you if your life has been impacted by cancer in any way contact us on 087 4346004 westwicklow15@gmail.com

Blessington Tourist Office. We are delighted to announce that we will be showcasing an ART EXHIBITION in the Tourist Office on Friday 27^th May from 7pm to 9pm.

Social Dancing in Donard Community Hall (W91YW57) on Saturday 21^st May from 9pm to 12 midnight. Music by Thomas Maguire & Fhiona Ennis. Admission €10

Blessington Car Boot Sale in St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 22^nd May 7am to 4pm Tea/Coffee. Indoor & Outdoor Spaces. Free Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Bargains Galore! Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072

The Blessington & District Forum is delighted to present the 2^nd Ninette de Valois Festival of Dance in the Tramway Theatre, Blessington on Friday 27^th May at 8pm Tickets €10 or Family of 4 €30. Dance Performances by Sinead O’Brien Dance School, Ruth Shine School of Dance, Angela Brien School of Irish Dancing, Happy Days of Performing Arts, Katie Charles Dancercise. Singers Rachel Coyne & Jenny Cullen. Doors Open 7:15pm with Wine Reception – Show starts 8pm. Tickets available from The Office Shop & Next Door. For further info, see www.blessington.ie

Blessington Chess Club. Improve your memory & Concentration – Learn Chess. Blessington Academy Starting Summer 2022.  www.facebook.com/chessacademy2022 For All Ages & Levels For Info Email: blessingtonchess@gmail.com

Blessington FC are delighted to announce that we are hosting another Intersport Elverys FAI Summer Soccer School this year. Our camp will run in Crosschapel from 8^th to 12^th August & is for children age 6-14. All details can be found on our Club Facebook page. Or book using the following link  https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/

The Community Pool for West Wicklow Committee are excited to be doing the VHI Women’s Mini-Marathon again this year! We will be running, walking & possibly crawling 10km in our penguin costumes on June 5^th to raise money for a Pool for West Wicklow. Please support us by donating to our GoFundMe Page at tinyurl.com/CPWWMiniMarathon2022 If you would like to take part in the Women’s Mini-Marathon with us on June 5^th please email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com Thank you for your support!

Fencing Classes for adult beginners every Tuesday from 8.15pm to 9.15pm in St Kevin’s Hall. Would you like to try a different sport in a friendly & fun environment? You don’t have to be fit or sporty. Come and give it a free trial. Call 087 676 4183

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 & bring a friend.

Your 6-Week Journey to Living Well. Join KWETB’s free programme to support you in being kind to yourself and others. The course covers: Emotional well being: Nutrition: healthy meals & eating on a budget. Digital: using the apps on your smartphone. Physical: gentle introduction to daily exercise. Financial: manage your money better. This is the course for you if you would like to learn about the various aspects of wellbeing; physical, emotional & nutritional, finishing with a fun social activity.  The course will take place in a relaxed & informal environment in the Blessington Further Education & Training Centre – you will learn skills & strategies to build positive habits for well-being. This 6-week course will support you to be the BEST you in these difficult times. The course will run from 10^th May for 6 weeks, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Phone 086 846 2771 or email abeblessington@kwetb.ie for more information & enrolment

Rugby at Russborough for age groups U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, boys & girls! Tuesday 7pm to 8pm and Sat 11am to 12:30pm. All Welcome to Blessington Mini-Rugby! join@blessingtonrugby.ie

Online Theology Open Evening Wednesday 18^th May – The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level. enquiries@prioryinstitute.com  or to register https://prioryinstitute.com/events/priory-institute-open-evening

Wicklow County Council & Co. Wicklow PPN invites you to come to a workshop to Develop Our Vision for the Baltinglass Municipal District & input to The Local Economic & Community Plan. This is an important 6-year plan that will set out the aims, objectives & actions needed to promote and support economic, local & community development for Co Wicklow.  The workshop will run in Baltinglass Parish Centre, (Behind St. Joseph’s Church: W91 TV08) on Monday 16^th May from 7pm to 9pm.  To book Email: info@countywicklowppn.ie   or call/text Helen 087 1895145 or Grainne 086 0487434

MACS SPORTS RECOVERY below the lemon tree. Professional Sports Recovery – for all levels. Relieve aches and Pains – Hot Tub – Ice Bath – Cryo Spa – Infrared Sauna – Normatec Boots – Massage Guns – Sports Massage – Athletic Therapy – Yoga. Book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Seán 086 440 5595. Team & Club rates available. Keep an eye on our Instagram for details @macs_sports_recovery

Part-time Cleaner Required4 hours per week, house in Manor Kilbride. Please contact087 259 5447

Cleaner Wanted – Approx 3 hrs per week for light housework. Flexible hours available. Applicant must have own transport. Brittas & Kilbride area. References required. Phone 089 437 5880

Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714 (Greenleaf Garden Care)

Mick’s Mobile Auto Cleaning: Need your car spotless for Communion, Confirmation or Wedding? Find me on Facebook or call me 086 3712328

Events at The Healers’ Dance May: Wednesday 11^th (weekly at 6pm) Yoga for Anxiety Relief . Tuesday 17^th at 7pm: Raising an Anxious Child W/S: Thursday 19^th at 7 pm Dance your Bones W/S. Friday 27^th at 7pm The Women’s Red Tent.  The Magic Drum Holistic Shop open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. Contact Polly 083 852 6331 to book your place on all workshops.

Reflexology – €100 (60-minute Session) Dominic Plant 086 828 9382

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 086-3091829

Following Recent Sales we require additional properties for approved buyers. www.nugent.ie  045 865 555

Hot Stones – €100 (60-minute Session) Dominic Plant 086 828 9382

Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. Open for all your eyecare needs. FREE Eye Exam + Glasses with PRSI + Medical Card. Large selection of Designer Frames + Sunglasses. Special Offers + Discounts on 2nd Pairs. Varifocal Experts try them with our 30-Day Guarantee. Many Thanks to all our loyal customers. Call 045 891 056 for an appointment.

Ustoreit@hollywood Convenient Storage Units to Rent – Individual Lock-Ups – CCTV on All Units – 15 X 10 and 25 X 15 – Suitable for Furniture etc – Call: 087 356 7601

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

SEETHRU Solution – Your local trustworthy cleaning service for: Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Greg: 085 858 1850

Mass intentions this week

Michael Kearns (RD) Dublin

Saturday 6pm: Stephen Broe (1^st A), Phyllis & Patrick Broe (A), Geraldine, Mary & Kevin Shiels (A), Molly Keogh (A), Mary Vallely (A)

Sunday 10am: Pat Kelly (A), Mary Keogh (A), Breda Mulry (A), John Mulry (A),  Teresa Maguire (A), James Maguire (Remembrance)

We also Remember: Dorrie Cahill (21^st A), Ann Reid (A), Nancy & Eugene Keogh (Birthday Remembrance)

Monday: Mass offered for all on the Blessington List of the Sick

Tuesday: Blessington Easter Mass Card List, Bridget McDonald (A), Jimmy & Nancy Kelly (A), Agnes Reilly (A), Myles & Tess Reilly (A), George Devoy (A)

Wednesday: Dr PK Joyce (RD), Marie Smith (RD)

Thursday: Blessington Easter Mass Card List, Peter McDonald (1^st A), Gerry Hayes (1^st A), Ita Jalili (A)

Friday: 1^st Friday of the Month, Mass will be offered for all on the November Altar List of the Dead

Mass Times this week

►Saturday 30^th April: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm

►Sunday 1^st May: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 11.15am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.

►Monday 2^nd May: Bank Holiday Mass will be at 10am in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

►Tuesday 3^rd May: Holy Hour and Adoration for PEACE in UKRAINE from 7pm to 8pm. All welcome.

►Friday 6^th May: 1^st Friday of the Month, Mass offered for all on the November List of the Dead

The parents, family & husband of the late Josephine Murphy would like to thank everyone for their very kind words at the time of her passing. For sharing memories of Josephine’s time in Blessington this gave us such comfort, for all those that took the time to leave a message on RIP.ie, for all the Mass Cards with handwritten notes & sent beautiful flowers they provided solace during this time of sadness. To all the staff that cared for Josephine during her illness at St. Vincent’s Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital & St Luke’s Hospice we appreciate the great care they provided.

Many thanks to all who have returned their Easter Dues Envelopes. Envelopes may still be returned via the collection boxes or to the Parish Office

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers Drawn on 14^th April: 16, 19, 24, 30 – Weekly €25 Winner – Emma Louise Doyle. Numbers Drawn on 21^st April: 16, 18, 21, 28 – Weekly €25 Winner – Seanna Pender. Number drawn on 28th April: 17, 20, 22, 26 – Weekly €25 Winner Carmel Kavanagh. Next Jackpot is €975. www.blessingtonparish.ie

Rosary at the Grottos for May. Thousands of people throughout the island of Ireland will gather at their grottos each evening of May at 8pm to pray the Rosary for Ireland & for peace in the world. Information at Coastal Rosary Ireland.ie

2022 Private Members Draw in aid of Valleymount & Lacken Churches. Draw held on 24^th April. March Winners: Jimmy Byrne (Knocknadruce), Lillian & Chris Pocock, Mags & Mattie Browne, Mary & Don O’ Sullivan, Janet & Henry Ward. April Winners: Charmaine Quinn, Jennifer Mahon, Kathleen & Philip Gallagher, Aislinn & Liam Reid, Liz & Paul Riley

To select a young lady to go to the Wicklow Rose Event and possibly The Rose of Tralee International Festival. BLESSINGTON ROSE & ESCORT GALA EVENING on Sunday 1^st May in Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort. Doors open 7.15pm & show starts at 8pm. Admission (by ticket only) €25. Tickets on sale at Hennessy’s Next Door and The Office Shop, Main Street, Blessington. Some tickets will be available at the door in Tulfarris on the night. For more details on entry at www.blessington.ie

Darkness into Light – Blessington. This year’s Darkness into Light 5k Walk will take place on Saturday, 7th May from Blessington Town Square starting at sunrise. To register for the event, go to www.darknessintolight.ie  For more info contact: Greg from High Definition Fitness 045 856 789

The Annual Blessing of the Graves Cemetery Mass at Burgage is scheduled for Sunday 15^th May at 3pm.

Social Dancing in Donard Community Hall (W91YW57) on Saturday 21^st May from 9pm to 12 midnight. Music by Thomas Maguire & Fhiona Ennis. Admission €10

The Blessington & District Forum is delighted to present the 2^nd Ninette de Valois Festival of Dance in the Tramway Theatre, Blessington on Friday 27^th May at 8pm Tickets €10 or Family of 4 €30. Dance Performances by Sinead O’Brien Dance School, Ruth Shine School of Dance, Angela Brien School of Irish Dancing, Happy Days of Performing Arts, Katie Charles Dancercise. Singers Rachel Coyne & Jenny Cullen. Doors Open 7:15pm with Wine Reception – Show starts 8pm. For further info, see www.blessington.ie

The Community Pool for West Wicklow Committee are excited to be doing the VHI Women’s Mini-Marathon again this year! We will be running, walking & possibly crawling 10km in our penguin costumes on June 5^th to raise money for a Pool for West Wicklow. Please support us by donating to our GoFundMe Page at tinyurl.com/CPWWMiniMarathon2022 If you would like to take part in the Women’s Mini-Marathon with us on June 5^th please email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com Thank you for your support!

Fencing Classes for adult beginners every Tuesday from 8.15pm to 9.15pm in St Kevin’s Hall. Would you like to try a different sport in a friendly & fun environment? You don’t have to be fit or sporty. Come and give it a free trial. Call 087 676 4183

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 & bring a friend.

VACANCIES – KARE Community Employment Programme – Support Workers required for 19.5 hours per week. BALTINGLASS, TINAHELY, BLESSINGTON. No experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided. Funded by DSP Applicants must be over 21 & in receipt of a qualifying Irish social welfare payment for one year or more. A genuine interest in working with adults with intellectual disabilities, to work as part of a team & the motivation to study are required. Please contact your local DEASP/Intreo office to check your eligibility. Informal enquiries to Elaine 045 448 700.

Blessington Men’s Shed is open every Monday & Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm.The kettle is always on!! New members most welcome.

Good dry Kindling for sale in the Men’s Shed. Contact John Flynn: 087 297 7678. All money raised goes to the Men’s Shed

Rugby at Russborough for age groups U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, boys & girls! Tuesday 7pm to 8pm and Sat 11am to 12:30pm. All Welcome to Blessington Mini-Rugby! join@blessingtonrugby.ie

Looking for Reliable Childminder for 3 school going children 2/3 days per week. Contact 083 308 1391

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 086-3091829

Win This Camper – Baltinglass Golf Club are delighted to launch our “Win This Camper” draw. With only 5,499 entries the 5 Berth Camper worth €75,000 could be yours by August 31st for only €25. Purchase your entry on https://www.winthiscamper.ie

Chair Yoga – The Coimin Centre Blessington, Tuesday from 10:45am to11:45am. All welcome. Contact Patricia 086-0717384

Following Recent Sales we require additional properties for approved buyers. www.nugent.ie  045 865 555

Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. Open for all your eyecare needs. FREE Eye Exam + Glasses with PRSI + Medical Card. Large selection of Designer Frames + Sunglasses. Special Offers + Discounts on 2nd Pairs. Varifocal Experts try them with our 30-Day Guarantee. Many Thanks to all our loyal customers. Call 045 891 056 for an appointment.

Greetings from Spain. After two years, I will be coming to Blessington with students in July. DATES: 1st to 29th JULY. I am looking for host families in Blessington & surrounding areas. Students will attend Blessington Community College (Mon – Fri 9.30am to 5pm) I will be in Blessington during this time for any queries you may have. For more information, please contact Jenny Conway 089 4789839 Paloma: kinsdale.paloma@gmail.com

Ustoreit@hollywood Convenient Storage Units to Rent – Individual Lock-Ups – CCTV on All Units – 15 X 10 and 25 X 15 – Suitable for Furniture etc – Call: 087 356 7601

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

SEETHRU Solution – Your local trustworthy cleaning service for: Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Greg: 085 858 1850

Paragon Bathrooms. Full Bathroom Renovations. Showroom Open, Main Street, Blessington. Call Aiden 085 137 8770

Gardening –  For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc  Phone Mark 085 133 7714