Saturday 6pm: George Allen (1st A), Andrew & Nora O’Mahony (A), Ann O’Donnell (A), Pete Nolan (9th A), Deceased Members of the Nolan Families in Blessington & Baltinglass
Sunday 10am: Jack Keogh (A), Jackie Brophy (60th A)Peter Clarke (31st A), Margaret & Patricia Clarke (Birthday Remembrance), Gerry McIntyre (2nd A)
11.30am: Seamus Meade (RD), Rose Boyne (RD)
We also remember: John & Brigid Miley, Andy Farrington, Larry Lennon (A), Mary & Matthew Lennon (Rem), Ann-Mary & Michael Norton (Rem), Deceased Members of Norton Family, Annie Cullen (A) and Kitty Nolan (A)
Monday: Mass offered for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Kitty Palmer (RD), Maura Lacey (RD)
Wednesday: Get Well Mass, Get Well Mass
Holy Thursday: Eithne Cranley (3rd A), Intentions Mass
Easter Mass Cards available from the Parish Office. Call Carol 045 865 327 9am to 1pm or Jean 087 235 0835 9am to 5pm. If you have a Trocaire Box you would like to return call the Parish Office to make arrangements
Blessington Union of Parishes. All our services including those which we will have for Easter are available on the parish YouTube channel by searching for “Blessington Union” or at this link https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=blessington+union Rev Leonard Ruddock
St. Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto – EASTER DRAW – All lines on 1stApril will be entered into the St. Mary’s Schools’ & Parish Easter Draw for our local prizes:
Hudson Brothers 1 winner of €150 cash prize
Murphy’s Bar 2 winners of €20 Vouchers
Hennessy’s 3 winners of €20 Office Shop/Hardware Vouchers
Blessington Lakes Golf Club 4 Ball voucher with Tea/coffee
MANY THANKS TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS – Support Local Businesses
All lines will also be entered into Our Fundraiser EasterDraw for:
Prize1 – Samsung Smart 50” TV,
Prize 2 – Samsung Tablet,
Prize 3 – Kindle E Reader,
Prize 4 – Dolce Gusto Coffee Maker
Prize 5 – €100 Penney’s voucher
EASTER MASS CARDS AVAILABLE from the Parish Office. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm There is a Collection Point at the back of the Church to collect Mass Cards ordered by phone or by email.
The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday
St Brigid’s N.S. Manor Kilbride are accepting enrolments for the next school year: 2021 – 2022. To enrol your child, please call Charlotte in our school office 01 458 2550 or find the enrolment documents on our school website http://manorkilbridens.scoilnet.ie/blog/
Lacken National School are now accepting enrolments for Mainstream and Early Intervention Classes for September 2021. School bus runs daily from/to Blessington. The school offers afterschool care for Junior and Senior Infants until 2.30 pm. Lacken School also has a pre-school facility which is ECCE and NCS approved. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from www.lackenns.com or please contact the school office on 045 865 086 or lackenschool@eircom.net
Community Pool for West Wicklow would like to say a very big Go Raibh Míle Maith Agat to everyone who took part in our West Wicklow Virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade! View on our YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/WWStPatrickParade2021
Community Pool for West Wicklow RAFFLE for a PlayStation 5! Tickets are €20 each only 100 tickets being issued! All monies raised will go towards a Pool for West Wicklow. To buy a ticket and support our campaign email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
West Wicklow Cancer Support – If your life has been touched by cancer in any way, we are here for you, contact us on 087 434 6004 / westwicklow15@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. “Nobody is exempt from the trials of life but everyone can always find something positive in everything even in the worst of times. Keep smiling and moving, we are stronger together”
Financial Support for our Parish is very important at this time and we are most grateful for your contributions. You can make donations to support all our Churches via the DONATE BUTTON on the Blessington parish website (options available for all our Churches.) All SHRINE MONEY remains in the parish. Donations through the black PDF BOXES in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish.
Barry Hamilton is doing a 1 Million Step Challenge in March for Blessington & District Day Care. If anyone would like to sponsor him in this Challenge you can contact him at 087 245 0546 or barryhamilton2000@yahoo.ie
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed 1 bag for €3 and 4 bags for €10. For information & collection, Call John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised for upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.”
While the Parish Office is Closed to the Public. We are available by telephone or email for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries Monday to Friday. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm. Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm
St Mary’s Schools and Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot next week : €4375 – Congratulation to the weekly winner of €25 on 25th March: Sinead Nielson – Numbers Drawn 7, 19, 20, 30 – If you’re not in you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or go to www.blessingtonparish.ie Thanks to all for the support!
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
I may not have everything I want in life but I’m blessed enough to have all that I need!! For this ….I am grateful
NEWSLETTER ADS
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. We are open during COVD 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. Wishing all our loyal customers a safe 2021. Call 045-981 056 for an appointment.
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
Active Appliance Repairs over 20 years’ experience repairing and servicing all brands of domestic and commercial appliances. For a fast, friendly and efficient service call us today on 086 393 7762 or 086 361 9082. Call out Charge €75 www.activeappliancerepairs.ie
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327
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We also remember: John & Kitty Nolan, Tom & Kathleen Osborne, Deceased Members of Osborne Family Bridie Toomey (A), Simon Foster (A) Danny Flanagan (A), Larry Lennon (A) Mary & Matthew Lennon (Rem), Ann-Mary & Michael Norton (Rem), Deceased Members of Norton Family
Monday: Mass offered for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Remembrance of Deceased Members of Healy & McDonald Families (Lacken), Vera Warren (A), Emer Holohan (Rem)
Wednesday: Patrick Shea (A) Aine Murphy (RD)
Thursday: Mass offered for all on the Blessington Deceased Mass Card List
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Jesus was destined to die so that we would have life. We must die to sin, die to our selfish ways, if we are to be alive to Christ and alive for his kingdom.
Jesus talks about little seeds in the dark earth. The little seeds will be lonely and feel cold but the sunshine will come and warm them. They will grow into sheaves of golden corn and bring food and joy to the world. Jesus said ‘that He too would be lonely and in the dark and that God Our Father would be with Him and raise Him up to a wonderful new life. Sometimes, we are in the dark and lonely too. Jesus promises that His Spirit will always be with us. Fr Liam Hickey
Financial Support for our Parish is very important at this time and we are most grateful for your contributions. You can make donations to support all our Churches via the DONATE BUTTON on the Blessington parish website (options available for all our Churches.) All SHRINE MONEY remains in the parish. Donations through the black PDF BOXES in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish.
St. Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish
EASTER DRAW – All lines on 1stApril will be entered into the St. Mary’s Schools’ & Parish Easter Draw for our local prizes:
Hudson Brothers 1 winner of €150 cash prize
Murphy’s Bar 2 winners of €20 Vouchers
Hennessy’s 3 winners of €20 Office Shop/Hardware Vouchers
Blessington Lakes Golf Club 4 Ball voucher with Tea/coffee
MANY THANKS TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS – Support Local Businesses
All lines will also be entered into Our Fundraiser EasterDraw for:
Prize1 – Samsung Smart 50” TV,
Prize 2 – Samsung Tablet,
Prize 3 – Kindle E Reader,
Prize 4 – Dolce Gusto Coffee Maker
Prize 5 – €100 Penney’s voucher
Barry Hamilton is doing a 1 Million Step Challenge in March for Blessington & District Day Care. If anyone would like to sponsor him in this Challenge you can contact him at 087 245 0546 or barryhamilton2000@yahoo.ie
Blessington Union of Parishes. All our services including those which we will have for Easter are available on the parish YouTube channel by searching for “Blessington Union” or at this link https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=blessington+union Rev Leonard Ruddock
Vox Hiberniae are a group of musicians from parishes in the Archdiocese of Dublin and have prepared the following reflection in conjunction with the Avila Carmelite Centre in Donnybrook. “A Celtic Lenten Journey – Harp, Voice and Violin” reflects in Word and in song on the Passion of Jesus. It can be viewed from the following link – you might like it for a reflective hour this Lent, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGiFqCswp90
Lacken National School are now accepting enrolments for Mainstream and Early Intervention Classes for September 2021. School bus runs daily from/to Blessington. The school offers afterschool care for Junior and Senior Infants until 2.30 pm. Lacken School also has a pre-school facility which is ECCE and NCS approved. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from www.lackenns.com or please contact the school office on 045 865 086 or lackenschool@eircom.net
West Wicklow Cancer Support – If your life has been touched by cancer in any way, we are here for you, contact us on 087 434 6004 / westwicklow15@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. “Nobody is exempt from the trials of life but everyone can always find something positive in everything even in the worst of times. Keep smiling and moving, we are stronger together”
Do you have a small piece of land in or around Blessington? We are a community group looking to start allotments in the area. Please contact us at blessingtonallotments@gmail.com or 0862371290
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed 1 bag for €3 and 4 bags for €10. For information & collection, Call John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised for upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.”
While the Parish Office is Closed to the Public. We are available by telephone or email for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries Monday to Friday. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm. Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm
St Mary’s Schools and Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot next week : €4250 – Congratulation to the weekly winner of €25 on 4th March: Rose-Marie Nugent – Numbers Drawn 4, 7, 8, 27 and on 11th March, Anne-Marie Clarke – Numbers drawn 12, 21, 22, 28 If you’re not in you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or go to www.blessingtonparish.ie Thanks to all for the support!
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
I may not have everything I want in life but I’m blessed enough to have all that I need!! For this ….I am grateful
NEWSLETTER ADS
CHILDMINDER REQUIRED. Looking for a kind, reliable Childminder to look after three children in Manor Kilbride / Brittas area. Four days per week. Driving essential as drop-off/pick-up to local school/Montessori in Manor Kilbride needed. For more details contact 086 828 3162.
!!!!TIME TO LEARN SPANISH AT YOUR OWN PACE AND CONVENIENCE!!!! After all these years bringing Spanish students to Blessington, I am pleased to offer on-line Spanish classes. Book your free trial class!!!! If interested please contact Paloma on WhatsApp: 0034628114938. Email: kinsdale.paloma@gmail.com Hoping you are all keeping well, Paloma Agudo KINSDALE
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. We are open during COVD 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. Wishing all our loyal customers a safe 2021. Call 045-981 056 for an appointment.
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
FURNITURE FOR SALE Two wardrobes for sale… one off white/white size 5`8″ high 3’ 4″ wide as new – one pine with drawer size 5`8″ high 2`9″ wide – Pine Bed & Mattress (Double) Phone 087 678 1642
Active Appliance Repairs over 20 years’ experience repairing and servicing all brands of domestic and commercial appliances. For a fast, friendly and efficient service call us today on 086 393 7762 or 086 361 9082. Call out Charge €75 www.activeappliancerepairs.ie
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327
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Mass Intentions next Week: Eamon Hynes (RD) Brittas, Mary Monaghan (RD) Fermanagh
Saturday 6pm: Maurice Healy (1st A), Kathleen Cullen (A) Molly Brady (A), Paddy Keogh (A) & Deceased Members of Keogh Family, Sadie Fortune (A) & Deceased Members of Fortune Family
Sunday 10am: Kay & Christy Reid (A), Laurence Kinsella (A)
Sunday 11.30am: Nancy Walsh (RD), Patrick O’Reilly (RD)
We also remember: Paddy Magee, Patrick Stynes, Patrick & Sean Kelly
Monday: Mass offered for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Sally Egan (Birthday Rem) Margaret Kinsella (A) Patrick & Sean Kelly (A)
St Patrick’s Day Vigil Mass 6pm Tuesday: Get Well Mass, Lee Cummins (RD)
St Patrick’s Day Mass 10am: John Magee (1st A) Paddy Magee (A) Louise Fleming (Birthday Rem) Jane Conlon Miley (A) Christy Miley (A)
St Patrick’s Day Mass 11.30am: Margaret Lennon (RD), Josephine Keane (RD)
► Daily Mass at 9.30am, Mon to Fri please join us for Rosary at 9am.
► Sat 13th March: Mass at 6pm
► Sun 14th March: Mass at 10am & 11.30am
►Tue 16th March: Vigil Mass at 6pm
►Wed 17th March St Patrick’s Day Holy Day Mass at 10am & 11.30am
► Fri 19th March: Stations of the Cross at 12 noon via webcam.
► Mon, Wed & Fri: Evening Prayer: Join the parish team for evening prayer via zoom: 7:30pm to 8:10pm www.blessingtonparishes.com
Acknowledgement – John (Jack) Magee, Glebe East, Blessington, Co Wicklow. The Magee Family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all who sympathized with them on their sad loss. Thanks to those who sent mass cards, flowers, letters of sympathy, made phone calls, or left beautiful messages on RIP Condolence Book. Due to the restrictions, we know it was not possible for you all to attend the mass & burial. We thank with gratitude the very kind support shown by our neighbours, extended families & all our friends who called to see John in hospital, at home during his illness & at the time of his passing. Our sincere thanks to Dr Ray Mc Dermott, Christine & all in The Oncology Unit Tallaght Hospital. To Brid & all the wonderful staff of The Curragh Ward in Naas hospital for the care & attention shown to John. Thanks to Dr Farrog, Johnstown, Naas & the staff of David Murphy’s Pharmacy. Thanks to the Palliative Care team Carmel, Tess & Mary in St Brigid’s the Curragh & to our Local Community Nurses Geraldine & Ann Maire, to Pauline & all the staff of the Community Centre in Blessington, your support was very grateful during John’s illness. Thanks to Fr Richard who officiated at John’s Funeral & for all his support with the mass during a difficult time. Thanks to Lorraine Willoughby for the beautiful music in the church. Thanks to Regina & Tony Clarke for all their support, professionalism, & compassion. Thanks to Blessington GAA for their guard of honour & to the players, members & indeed the people in our community who lined the streets to say farewell to John. To Wicklow GAA, & all the GAA clubs in Wicklow & neighbouring Counties for all your messages of support. To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. John’s 1st Anniversary Mass is on St Patrick’s Day at 10am in via Webcam. https://blessingtonparish.ie/about/parish-webcam//
Tune into RTE 1 Television on Sunday 14th March at 11am for Sunday Service led by Cannon Leonard Ruddock with the Mother’s Union of Dublin & Glendalough for a special Mother’s Day Service.
Blessington Union of Parishes. All our services including those which we will have for Easter are available on the parish YouTube channel by searching for “Blessington Union” or at this link https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=blessington+union Rev Leonard Ruddock
Lacken National School are now accepting enrolments for Mainstream and Early Intervention Classes for September 2021. School bus runs daily from/to Blessington. The school offers afterschool care for Junior and Senior Infants until 2.30 pm. Lacken School also has a pre-school facility which is ECCE and NCS approved. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from www.lackenns.com or please contact the school office on 045 865 086 or lackenschool@eircom.net
Community Pool for West Wicklow are organising West Wicklow’s Virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade We want you to get involved! We want everyone across West Wicklow to take part, businesses, schools, community groups, sports clubs & families! All you have to do is send us a photo or a drawing of you getting ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. It can be a photo from a previous year or you can pop up your decorations a bit early & take a new picture. We will put all of the photos & pictures together to make a virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade which will be posted on our social media pages on March 17th. Email your photos & pictures to poolforwestwicklow@gmail.com by Saturday March 13th & help West Wicklow celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2021! If you are taking a new photo please remember to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
West Wicklow Cancer Support – If your life has been touched by cancer in any way, we are here for you, contact us on 087 434 6004 / westwicklow15@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. “Nobody is exempt from the trials of life but everyone can always find something positive in everything even in the worst of times. Keep smiling and moving, we are stronger together”
Do you have a small piece of land in or around Blessington? We are a community group looking to start allotments in the area. Please contact us at blessingtonallotments@gmail.com or 0862371290
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed 1 bag for €3 and 4 bags for €10. For information & collection, Call John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised for upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.”
Financial Support for our Parish is very important at this time and we are most grateful for your contributions. You can make donations to support all our Churches via the DONATE BUTTON on the Blessington parish website(options available for all our Churches.) All SHRINE MONEY remains in the parish. Donations through the black PDF BOXES in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish. We are very grateful for your ongoing support. Support for our Diocese through the1st & 2nd collections may also be made via the DONATE BUTTON on our website, the 1st collection goes to towards the support of the parish. The 2nd collection goes to the Diocese. There are also envelopes available in all Churches for these donations.
While the Parish Office is Closed to the Public. We are available by telephone or email for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries Monday to Friday. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm. Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm
St Mary’s Schools and Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot next week : €4250 – Congratulation to the weekly winner of €25 on 4th March: Rose-Marie Nugent – Numbers Drawn 4, 7, 8, 27 and on 11th March, Anne-Marie Clarke – Numbers drawn 12, 21, 22, 28 If you’re not in you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or go to www.blessingtonparish.ie Thanks to all for the support!
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
“Don’t think of what you are unable to do… rather think of what you can do and do it well.”
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TULFARRIS HOTEL & GOLF RESORT – This Mother’s Day Sunday March 14th why not treat the special ladies in your life with “Tulfarris at Home”. Avail of our Call & Collect Takeaway Lunch, 12pm-4pm (last orders 2pm on Sunday) – all details can be found on our website at https://www.tulfarrishotel.com/dining/tulfarrs-at-home- menu or on our Facebook page Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort. Alternatively you can call us on 045 867 600 or email info@tulfarris.com to place your order.
If you’re looking to reduce delivery costs on your vehicle, i.e. maintenance, insurance & driver. Maybe I can help with your deliveries. I offer a personalised Taxi/Delivery Service with my ex-large 7 Seater Taxi. Over 30 years’ experience in transport, Hourly – Daily- or Weekly Rates. Call Richard 0872557993 Email: mckeever.richard1657@gmail.com
FURNITURE FOR SALE Two wardrobes for sale… one off white/white size 5`8″ high 3’ 4″ wide as new – one pine with drawer size 5`8″ high 2`9″ wide – Pine Bed & Mattress (Double) Phone 087 678 1642
CHILDMINDER REQUIRED. Looking for a kind, reliable Childminder to look after three children in Manor Kilbride / Brittas area. Four days per week. Driving essential as drop-off/pick-up to local school/Montessori in Manor Kilbride needed. For more details contact 086 828 3162.
!!!!TIME TO LEARN SPANISH AT YOUR OWN PACE AND CONVENIENCE!!!! After all these years bringing Spanish students to Blessington, I am pleased to offer on-line Spanish classes. Book your free trial class!!!! If interested please contact Paloma on WhatsApp: 0034628114938. Email: kinsdale.paloma@gmail.com Hoping you are all keeping well, Paloma Agudo KINSDALE
For Sale – 3 piece Leather Suite. All in excellent condition. Phone 086 160 9293
Online Math’s Grinds available for JUNIOR /LEAVING Cert Students. Contact Chris on clarkechris640@gmail.com
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. We are open during COVD 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. Wishing all our loyal customers a safe 2021. Call 045-981 056 for an appointment.
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
Active Appliance Repairs over 20 years’ experience repairing and servicing all brands of domestic and commercial appliances. For a fast, friendly and efficient service call us today on 086 393 7762 or 086 361 9082. Call out Charge €75 www.activeappliancerepairs.ie
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327
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Community Pool for West Wicklow are organising West Wicklow’s Virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade We want you to get involved! We want everyone across West Wicklow to take part, businesses, schools, community groups, sports clubs & families! All you have to do is send us a photo or a drawing of you getting ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. It can be a photo from a previous year or you can pop up your decorations a bit early & take a new picture. We will put all of the photos & pictures together to make a virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade which will be posted on our social media pages on March 17th. Email your photos & pictures to poolforwestwicklow@gmail.com by Saturday March 13th & help West Wicklow celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2021! If you are taking a new photo please remember to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
West Wicklow Cancer Support – If your life has been touched by cancer in any way, we are here for you, contact us on 087 434 6004 / westwicklow15@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. “Nobody is exempt from the trials of life but everyone can always find something positive in everything even in the worst of times. Keep smiling and moving, we are stronger together”
Do you have a small piece of land in or around Blessington? We are a community group looking to start allotments in the area. Please contact us at blessingtonallotments@gmail.com or 0862371290
2021 Private Members Draw in aid of Valleymount & Lacken Churches. We will soon begin a new year for the Parish Private Members Draw for Valleymount & Lacken. This fundraiser is vitally important to the smooth running of the parish and it also enables us to continue with maintenance work on both Churches. Valleymount Parish is rightfully proud of its two beautiful churches, but they are reaching an age when work will need to be done to ensure good upkeep of the beautiful windows in Valleymount Church and general maintenance on damp issues in Lacken Church. I am very grateful to the committee and collectors for your work thus far and I hope you will be able to continue with this important work. May I take this opportunity to thank all the parishioners who continue to support this draw and maintain our buildings for future generations. With renewed thanks and every blessing. Fr Richard Behan P.P. Blessington & Valleymount
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed 1 bag for €3 and 4 bags for €10. For information & collection, Call John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised for upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.”
Financial Support for our Parish is very important at this time and we are most grateful for your contributions. You can make donations to support all our Churches via the DONATE BUTTON on the Blessington parish website(options available for all our Churches.) All SHRINE MONEY remains in the parish. Donations through the black PDF BOXES in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish. We are very grateful for your ongoing support. Support for our Diocese through the1st & 2nd collections may also be made via the DONATE BUTTON on our website, the 1st collection goes to towards the support of the parish. The 2nd collection goes to the Diocese. There are also envelopes available in all Churches for these donations.
While the Parish Office is Closed to the Public. We are available by telephone or email for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries Monday to Friday. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm. Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm
St Mary’s Schools and Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot next week : €4150 – Congratulation to the weekly winner of €25 on 25th February: Edwina Hardy – Numbers Drawn 5, 15, 26, 30. If you’re not in you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or go to www.blessingtonparish.ie Thanks to all for the support!
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CHILDMINDER REQUIRED – Looking for kind, reliable Childminder to look after three children in Manor Kilbride / Brittas area. Preferably in our home but some flexibility can be discussed. Four days per week. Driving essential. Drop-offs to local School / Montessori needed. For more details contact 086 828 3162.
!!!!TIME TO LEARN SPANISH AT YOUR OWN PACE AND CONVENIENCE!!!! After all these years bringing Spanish students to Blessington, I am pleased to offer on-line Spanish classes. Book your free trial class!!!! If interested please contact Paloma on WhatsApp: 0034628114938. Email: kinsdale.paloma@gmail.com Hoping you are all keeping well, Paloma Agudo KINSDALE
POPPY, a 5 year old Bernese / Old English Sheep Dog Cross is looking for a mate to have puppies with. She will come in heat towards end of March and would like to meet a Bernese, Retriever or Labrador cross who is interested…… Please call Andy 087 627 8650
For Sale – Samsung Fridge Freezer, Chrome Finish. 3 piece Leather Suite. All in excellent condition. Phone 086 160 9293
Online Maths Grinds available for JUNIOR /LEAVING Cert Students. Contact Chris on clarkechris640@gmail.com
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. We are open during COVD 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. Wishing all our loyal customers a safe 2021. Call 045-981 056 for an appointment.
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
Active Appliance Repairs over 20 years’ experience repairing and servicing all brands of domestic and commercial appliances. For a fast, friendly and efficient service call us today on 086 393 7762 or 086 361 9082. Call out Charge €75 www.activeappliancerepairs.ie
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327
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Issue 1349 March 28th 2021
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Ian Burke (RD) Edenderry, Co Offaly
Saturday 6pm: George Allen (1st A), Andrew & Nora O’Mahony (A), Ann O’Donnell (A), Pete Nolan (9th A), Deceased Members of the Nolan Families in Blessington & Baltinglass
Sunday 10am: Jack Keogh (A), Jackie Brophy (60th A)Peter Clarke (31st A), Margaret & Patricia Clarke (Birthday Remembrance), Gerry McIntyre (2nd A)
11.30am: Seamus Meade (RD), Rose Boyne (RD)
We also remember: John & Brigid Miley, Andy Farrington, Larry Lennon (A), Mary & Matthew Lennon (Rem), Ann-Mary & Michael Norton (Rem), Deceased Members of Norton Family, Annie Cullen (A) and Kitty Nolan (A)
Monday: Mass offered for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Kitty Palmer (RD), Maura Lacey (RD)
Wednesday: Get Well Mass, Get Well Mass
Holy Thursday: Eithne Cranley (3rd A), Intentions Mass
All Masses & Services via Webcam www.blessingtonparish.ie
► Daily Mass at 9.30am, please join us for Rosary at 9am.
►Sat 27th March: Mass at 6pm
►Palm Sunday 28th March: Mass at 10am & 11.30am
Holy Thursday: 1st April: 8pm Mass of the Last Supper. Followed by Prayers & Reflection
Good Friday 2nd April: 12pm Children’s Stations of the Cross. 3pm: Passion Ceremony. 8pm: Prayers around the Cross with Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday: 3rd April: 8pm Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday: 4th April: 10am & 11.30am Mass
All Ceremonies are on the Parish Webcam www.blessingtonparish.ie
Easter Dues Envelopes are available in the Church
Easter Mass Cards available from the Parish Office. Call Carol 045 865 327 9am to 1pm or Jean 087 235 0835 9am to 5pm. If you have a Trocaire Box you would like to return call the Parish Office to make arrangements
Blessington Union of Parishes. All our services including those which we will have for Easter are available on the parish YouTube channel by searching for “Blessington Union” or at this link https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=blessington+union Rev Leonard Ruddock
St. Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto – EASTER DRAW – All lines on 1st April will be entered into the St. Mary’s Schools’ & Parish Easter Draw for our local prizes:
MANY THANKS TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS – Support Local Businesses
All lines will also be entered into Our Fundraiser Easter Draw for:
Prize 1 – Samsung Smart 50” TV,
Prize 2 – Samsung Tablet,
Prize 3 – Kindle E Reader,
Prize 4 – Dolce Gusto Coffee Maker
Prize 5 – €100 Penney’s voucher
EASTER MASS CARDS AVAILABLE from the Parish Office. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm There is a Collection Point at the back of the Church to collect Mass Cards ordered by phone or by email.
The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday
St Brigid’s N.S. Manor Kilbride are accepting enrolments for the next school year: 2021 – 2022. To enrol your child, please call Charlotte in our school office 01 458 2550 or find the enrolment documents on our school website http://manorkilbridens.scoilnet.ie/blog/
Lacken National School are now accepting enrolments for Mainstream and Early Intervention Classes for September 2021. School bus runs daily from/to Blessington. The school offers afterschool care for Junior and Senior Infants until 2.30 pm. Lacken School also has a pre-school facility which is ECCE and NCS approved. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from www.lackenns.com or please contact the school office on 045 865 086 or lackenschool@eircom.net
Community Pool for West Wicklow would like to say a very big Go Raibh Míle Maith Agat to everyone who took part in our West Wicklow Virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade! View on our YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/WWStPatrickParade2021
Community Pool for West Wicklow RAFFLE for a PlayStation 5! Tickets are €20 each only 100 tickets being issued! All monies raised will go towards a Pool for West Wicklow. To buy a ticket and support our campaign email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
West Wicklow Cancer Support – If your life has been touched by cancer in any way, we are here for you, contact us on 087 434 6004 / westwicklow15@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. “Nobody is exempt from the trials of life but everyone can always find something positive in everything even in the worst of times. Keep smiling and moving, we are stronger together”
Financial Support for our Parish is very important at this time and we are most grateful for your contributions. You can make donations to support all our Churches via the DONATE BUTTON on the Blessington parish website (options available for all our Churches.) All SHRINE MONEY remains in the parish. Donations through the black PDF BOXES in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish.
Barry Hamilton is doing a 1 Million Step Challenge in March for Blessington & District Day Care. If anyone would like to sponsor him in this Challenge you can contact him at 087 245 0546 or barryhamilton2000@yahoo.ie
Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website: https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-b/
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed 1 bag for €3 and 4 bags for €10. For information & collection, Call John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised for upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.”
While the Parish Office is Closed to the Public. We are available by telephone or email for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries Monday to Friday. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm. Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm
St Mary’s Schools and Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot next week : €4375 – Congratulation to the weekly winner of €25 on 25th March: Sinead Nielson – Numbers Drawn 7, 19, 20, 30 – If you’re not in you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or go to www.blessingtonparish.ie Thanks to all for the support!
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
I may not have everything I want in life but I’m blessed enough to have all that I need!! For this ….I am grateful
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. We are open during COVD 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. Wishing all our loyal customers a safe 2021. Call 045-981 056 for an appointment.
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
Active Appliance Repairs over 20 years’ experience repairing and servicing all brands of domestic and commercial appliances. For a fast, friendly and efficient service call us today on 086 393 7762 or 086 361 9082. Call out Charge €75 www.activeappliancerepairs.ie
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Noel Nolan – Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327
Issue 1348 March 21st 2021
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Saturday 6pm: Edin Vasquez (RD)(Panama) Month’s Mind, James & Kathleen Rawson (A) Joe Fitzpatrick (5th A)
Sunday 10am: Jim D’Arcy (Month’s Mind), Willie Clarke (A), Nancy Sheridan (Rem), Alan Clarke (Birthday Rem), Jimmy Fitzpatrick (Tougher, Valleymount) (A), Jim McDonald (Lacken) (A), Agnes & Patrick Bolger (A), Mary Cullen (Rem)
Sunday 11.30am: Paddy Magee (A), Josephine Keane (A)
We also remember: John & Kitty Nolan, Tom & Kathleen Osborne, Deceased Members of Osborne Family Bridie Toomey (A), Simon Foster (A) Danny Flanagan (A), Larry Lennon (A) Mary & Matthew Lennon (Rem), Ann-Mary & Michael Norton (Rem), Deceased Members of Norton Family
Monday: Mass offered for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Remembrance of Deceased Members of Healy & McDonald Families (Lacken), Vera Warren (A), Emer Holohan (Rem)
Wednesday: Patrick Shea (A) Aine Murphy (RD)
Thursday: Mass offered for all on the Blessington Deceased Mass Card List
Friday: Joe Flynn (RD), Eamon Hynes (RD)
All Masses & Services via Webcam www.blessingtonparish.ie
► Daily Mass at 9.30am, Mon to Fri please join us for Rosary at 9am.
► Sat 20th March: Mass at 6pm
► Sun 21st March: Mass at 10am & 11.30am
► Fri 26th March: Stations of the Cross at 12 noon via webcam.
► Mon, Wed & Fri: Evening Prayer: Join the parish team for evening prayer via zoom:
7:30pm to 8:10pm www.blessingtonparishes.com
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Jesus was destined to die so that we would have life. We must die to sin, die to our selfish ways, if we are to be alive to Christ and alive for his kingdom.
Jesus talks about little seeds in the dark earth. The little seeds will be lonely and feel cold but the sunshine will come and warm them. They will grow into sheaves of golden corn and bring food and joy to the world. Jesus said ‘that He too would be lonely and in the dark and that God Our Father would be with Him and raise Him up to a wonderful new life. Sometimes, we are in the dark and lonely too. Jesus promises that His Spirit will always be with us. Fr Liam Hickey
Financial Support for our Parish is very important at this time and we are most grateful for your contributions. You can make donations to support all our Churches via the DONATE BUTTON on the Blessington parish website (options available for all our Churches.) All SHRINE MONEY remains in the parish. Donations through the black PDF BOXES in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish.
St. Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish
EASTER DRAW – All lines on 1st April will be entered into the St. Mary’s Schools’ & Parish Easter Draw for our local prizes:
MANY THANKS TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS – Support Local Businesses
All lines will also be entered into Our Fundraiser Easter Draw for:
Prize 1 – Samsung Smart 50” TV,
Prize 2 – Samsung Tablet,
Prize 3 – Kindle E Reader,
Prize 4 – Dolce Gusto Coffee Maker
Prize 5 – €100 Penney’s voucher
Barry Hamilton is doing a 1 Million Step Challenge in March for Blessington & District Day Care. If anyone would like to sponsor him in this Challenge you can contact him at 087 245 0546 or barryhamilton2000@yahoo.ie
Blessington Union of Parishes. All our services including those which we will have for Easter are available on the parish YouTube channel by searching for “Blessington Union” or at this link https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=blessington+union Rev Leonard Ruddock
Vox Hiberniae are a group of musicians from parishes in the Archdiocese of Dublin and have prepared the following reflection in conjunction with the Avila Carmelite Centre in Donnybrook. “A Celtic Lenten Journey – Harp, Voice and Violin” reflects in Word and in song on the Passion of Jesus. It can be viewed from the following link – you might like it for a reflective hour this Lent, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGiFqCswp90
Lacken National School are now accepting enrolments for Mainstream and Early Intervention Classes for September 2021. School bus runs daily from/to Blessington. The school offers afterschool care for Junior and Senior Infants until 2.30 pm. Lacken School also has a pre-school facility which is ECCE and NCS approved. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from www.lackenns.com or please contact the school office on 045 865 086 or lackenschool@eircom.net
West Wicklow Cancer Support – If your life has been touched by cancer in any way, we are here for you, contact us on 087 434 6004 / westwicklow15@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. “Nobody is exempt from the trials of life but everyone can always find something positive in everything even in the worst of times. Keep smiling and moving, we are stronger together”
Do you have a small piece of land in or around Blessington? We are a community group looking to start allotments in the area. Please contact us at blessingtonallotments@gmail.com or 0862371290
Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website: https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-b/
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed 1 bag for €3 and 4 bags for €10. For information & collection, Call John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised for upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.”
While the Parish Office is Closed to the Public. We are available by telephone or email for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries Monday to Friday. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm. Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm
St Mary’s Schools and Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot next week : €4250 – Congratulation to the weekly winner of €25 on 4th March: Rose-Marie Nugent – Numbers Drawn 4, 7, 8, 27 and on 11th March, Anne-Marie Clarke – Numbers drawn 12, 21, 22, 28 If you’re not in you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or go to www.blessingtonparish.ie Thanks to all for the support!
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
I may not have everything I want in life but I’m blessed enough to have all that I need!! For this ….I am grateful
CHILDMINDER REQUIRED. Looking for a kind, reliable Childminder to look after three children in Manor Kilbride / Brittas area. Four days per week. Driving essential as drop-off/pick-up to local school/Montessori in Manor Kilbride needed. For more details contact 086 828 3162.
!!!!TIME TO LEARN SPANISH AT YOUR OWN PACE AND CONVENIENCE!!!! After all these years bringing Spanish students to Blessington, I am pleased to offer on-line Spanish classes. Book your free trial class!!!! If interested please contact Paloma on WhatsApp: 0034628114938. Email: kinsdale.paloma@gmail.com Hoping you are all keeping well, Paloma Agudo KINSDALE
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. We are open during COVD 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. Wishing all our loyal customers a safe 2021. Call 045-981 056 for an appointment.
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
FURNITURE FOR SALE Two wardrobes for sale… one off white/white size 5`8″ high 3’ 4″ wide as new – one pine with drawer size 5`8″ high 2`9″ wide – Pine Bed & Mattress (Double) Phone 087 678 1642
Active Appliance Repairs over 20 years’ experience repairing and servicing all brands of domestic and commercial appliances. For a fast, friendly and efficient service call us today on 086 393 7762 or 086 361 9082. Call out Charge €75 www.activeappliancerepairs.ie
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Noel Nolan – Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327
Issue 1347 March 14th 2021
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMass Intentions next Week: Eamon Hynes (RD) Brittas, Mary Monaghan (RD) Fermanagh
Saturday 6pm: Maurice Healy (1st A), Kathleen Cullen (A) Molly Brady (A), Paddy Keogh (A) & Deceased Members of Keogh Family, Sadie Fortune (A) & Deceased Members of Fortune Family
Sunday 10am: Kay & Christy Reid (A), Laurence Kinsella (A)
Sunday 11.30am: Nancy Walsh (RD), Patrick O’Reilly (RD)
We also remember: Paddy Magee, Patrick Stynes, Patrick & Sean Kelly
Monday: Mass offered for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Sally Egan (Birthday Rem) Margaret Kinsella (A) Patrick & Sean Kelly (A)
St Patrick’s Day Vigil Mass 6pm Tuesday: Get Well Mass, Lee Cummins (RD)
St Patrick’s Day Mass 10am: John Magee (1st A) Paddy Magee (A) Louise Fleming (Birthday Rem) Jane Conlon Miley (A) Christy Miley (A)
St Patrick’s Day Mass 11.30am: Margaret Lennon (RD), Josephine Keane (RD)
Thursday: Pat Bollard (Rem), Birthday Mass
Friday: Kitty Tully (RD), James Lombard (RD)
All Masses & Services via Webcam www.blessingtonparish.ie
► Daily Mass at 9.30am, Mon to Fri please join us for Rosary at 9am.
► Sat 13th March: Mass at 6pm
► Sun 14th March: Mass at 10am & 11.30am
►Tue 16th March: Vigil Mass at 6pm
►Wed 17th March St Patrick’s Day Holy Day Mass at 10am & 11.30am
► Fri 19th March: Stations of the Cross at 12 noon via webcam.
► Mon, Wed & Fri: Evening Prayer: Join the parish team for evening prayer via zoom: 7:30pm to 8:10pm www.blessingtonparishes.com
Acknowledgement – John (Jack) Magee, Glebe East, Blessington, Co Wicklow. The Magee Family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all who sympathized with them on their sad loss. Thanks to those who sent mass cards, flowers, letters of sympathy, made phone calls, or left beautiful messages on RIP Condolence Book. Due to the restrictions, we know it was not possible for you all to attend the mass & burial. We thank with gratitude the very kind support shown by our neighbours, extended families & all our friends who called to see John in hospital, at home during his illness & at the time of his passing. Our sincere thanks to Dr Ray Mc Dermott, Christine & all in The Oncology Unit Tallaght Hospital. To Brid & all the wonderful staff of The Curragh Ward in Naas hospital for the care & attention shown to John. Thanks to Dr Farrog, Johnstown, Naas & the staff of David Murphy’s Pharmacy. Thanks to the Palliative Care team Carmel, Tess & Mary in St Brigid’s the Curragh & to our Local Community Nurses Geraldine & Ann Maire, to Pauline & all the staff of the Community Centre in Blessington, your support was very grateful during John’s illness. Thanks to Fr Richard who officiated at John’s Funeral & for all his support with the mass during a difficult time. Thanks to Lorraine Willoughby for the beautiful music in the church. Thanks to Regina & Tony Clarke for all their support, professionalism, & compassion. Thanks to Blessington GAA for their guard of honour & to the players, members & indeed the people in our community who lined the streets to say farewell to John. To Wicklow GAA, & all the GAA clubs in Wicklow & neighbouring Counties for all your messages of support. To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. John’s 1st Anniversary Mass is on St Patrick’s Day at 10am in via Webcam. https://blessingtonparish.ie/about/parish-webcam//
Tune into RTE 1 Television on Sunday 14th March at 11am for Sunday Service led by Cannon Leonard Ruddock with the Mother’s Union of Dublin & Glendalough for a special Mother’s Day Service.
Blessington Union of Parishes. All our services including those which we will have for Easter are available on the parish YouTube channel by searching for “Blessington Union” or at this link https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=blessington+union Rev Leonard Ruddock
Lacken National School are now accepting enrolments for Mainstream and Early Intervention Classes for September 2021. School bus runs daily from/to Blessington. The school offers afterschool care for Junior and Senior Infants until 2.30 pm. Lacken School also has a pre-school facility which is ECCE and NCS approved. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from www.lackenns.com or please contact the school office on 045 865 086 or lackenschool@eircom.net
Community Pool for West Wicklow are organising West Wicklow’s Virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade We want you to get involved! We want everyone across West Wicklow to take part, businesses, schools, community groups, sports clubs & families! All you have to do is send us a photo or a drawing of you getting ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. It can be a photo from a previous year or you can pop up your decorations a bit early & take a new picture. We will put all of the photos & pictures together to make a virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade which will be posted on our social media pages on March 17th. Email your photos & pictures to poolforwestwicklow@gmail.com by Saturday March 13th & help West Wicklow celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2021! If you are taking a new photo please remember to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
West Wicklow Cancer Support – If your life has been touched by cancer in any way, we are here for you, contact us on 087 434 6004 / westwicklow15@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. “Nobody is exempt from the trials of life but everyone can always find something positive in everything even in the worst of times. Keep smiling and moving, we are stronger together”
Do you have a small piece of land in or around Blessington? We are a community group looking to start allotments in the area. Please contact us at blessingtonallotments@gmail.com or 0862371290
Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website: https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-b/
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed 1 bag for €3 and 4 bags for €10. For information & collection, Call John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised for upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.”
Financial Support for our Parish is very important at this time and we are most grateful for your contributions. You can make donations to support all our Churches via the DONATE BUTTON on the Blessington parish website(options available for all our Churches.) All SHRINE MONEY remains in the parish. Donations through the black PDF BOXES in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish. We are very grateful for your ongoing support. Support for our Diocese through the1st & 2nd collections may also be made via the DONATE BUTTON on our website, the 1st collection goes to towards the support of the parish. The 2nd collection goes to the Diocese. There are also envelopes available in all Churches for these donations.
While the Parish Office is Closed to the Public. We are available by telephone or email for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries Monday to Friday. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm. Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm
St Mary’s Schools and Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot next week : €4250 – Congratulation to the weekly winner of €25 on 4th March: Rose-Marie Nugent – Numbers Drawn 4, 7, 8, 27 and on 11th March, Anne-Marie Clarke – Numbers drawn 12, 21, 22, 28 If you’re not in you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or go to www.blessingtonparish.ie Thanks to all for the support!
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
“Don’t think of what you are unable to do… rather think of what you can do and do it well.”
TULFARRIS HOTEL & GOLF RESORT – This Mother’s Day Sunday March 14th why not treat the special ladies in your life with “Tulfarris at Home”. Avail of our Call & Collect Takeaway Lunch, 12pm-4pm (last orders 2pm on Sunday) – all details can be found on our website at https://www.tulfarrishotel.com/dining/tulfarrs-at-home- menu or on our Facebook page Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort. Alternatively you can call us on 045 867 600 or email info@tulfarris.com to place your order.
If you’re looking to reduce delivery costs on your vehicle, i.e. maintenance, insurance & driver. Maybe I can help with your deliveries. I offer a personalised Taxi/Delivery Service with my ex-large 7 Seater Taxi. Over 30 years’ experience in transport, Hourly – Daily- or Weekly Rates. Call Richard 0872557993 Email: mckeever.richard1657@gmail.com
FURNITURE FOR SALE Two wardrobes for sale… one off white/white size 5`8″ high 3’ 4″ wide as new – one pine with drawer size 5`8″ high 2`9″ wide – Pine Bed & Mattress (Double) Phone 087 678 1642
CHILDMINDER REQUIRED. Looking for a kind, reliable Childminder to look after three children in Manor Kilbride / Brittas area. Four days per week. Driving essential as drop-off/pick-up to local school/Montessori in Manor Kilbride needed. For more details contact 086 828 3162.
!!!!TIME TO LEARN SPANISH AT YOUR OWN PACE AND CONVENIENCE!!!! After all these years bringing Spanish students to Blessington, I am pleased to offer on-line Spanish classes. Book your free trial class!!!! If interested please contact Paloma on WhatsApp: 0034628114938. Email: kinsdale.paloma@gmail.com Hoping you are all keeping well, Paloma Agudo KINSDALE
For Sale – 3 piece Leather Suite. All in excellent condition. Phone 086 160 9293
Online Math’s Grinds available for JUNIOR /LEAVING Cert Students. Contact Chris on clarkechris640@gmail.com
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. We are open during COVD 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. Wishing all our loyal customers a safe 2021. Call 045-981 056 for an appointment.
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
Active Appliance Repairs over 20 years’ experience repairing and servicing all brands of domestic and commercial appliances. For a fast, friendly and efficient service call us today on 086 393 7762 or 086 361 9082. Call out Charge €75 www.activeappliancerepairs.ie
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Noel Nolan – Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327
Issue 1346 March 7th 2021
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMass Intentions next Week
James Lombard (RD) Kilteel
Saturday 6pm: Oliver McDonnell (A) Mary Nolan (A) Margaret Byrne (A)
Sunday 10am: Pat Kelly (A) Patrick Cassidy (A) Margaret Byrne (A) Frank Crampton (A)
Sunday 11.30am: Laurence Murphy (RD) Andy Hanlon (RD)
We also remember: Nora Fleming, Jim Duffy, Gerry & Margaret O’Dwyer, Bill Twyford, Mary Behan (A) Deceased Members of the Behan Family
Monday: Mass offered for all the Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Sheila Horgan (RD), Birthday Mass
Wednesday: Mary Nolan (A) Patrick Foster (Birthday Rem) Kevin Foster (RD) (UK 1st March)
Thursday: Cathy Pearse (RD) Joe Daly (RD)
Friday: Nora Toland (A) Lisa Walsh (RD)
All Masses & Services via Webcam www.blessingtonparish.ie
► Daily Mass at 9.30am, Mon to Fri please join us for Rosary at 9am.
► Saturday 6th March: Mass at 6pm
► Sunday 7th March: Mass at 10am & 11.30am
► Fri 12th March: Stations of the Cross at 12 noon via webcam.
► Mon, Wed & Fri: Evening Prayer: Join the parish team on for evening prayer via zoom from 7:30pm to 8:10pm www.blessingtonparishes.com
Blessington & District Forum AGM will take place on Monday 8th March at 7:30pm via zoom. Anyone wishing to attend must register on info@blessington.ie or blessingtondistrictforum@gmail.com to receive a zoom ID.
Community Pool for West Wicklow are organising West Wicklow’s Virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade We want you to get involved! We want everyone across West Wicklow to take part, businesses, schools, community groups, sports clubs & families! All you have to do is send us a photo or a drawing of you getting ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. It can be a photo from a previous year or you can pop up your decorations a bit early & take a new picture. We will put all of the photos & pictures together to make a virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade which will be posted on our social media pages on March 17th. Email your photos & pictures to poolforwestwicklow@gmail.com by Saturday March 13th & help West Wicklow celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2021! If you are taking a new photo please remember to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
West Wicklow Cancer Support – If your life has been touched by cancer in any way, we are here for you, contact us on 087 434 6004 / westwicklow15@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. “Nobody is exempt from the trials of life but everyone can always find something positive in everything even in the worst of times. Keep smiling and moving, we are stronger together”
Do you have a small piece of land in or around Blessington? We are a community group looking to start allotments in the area. Please contact us at blessingtonallotments@gmail.com or 0862371290
Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website: https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-b/
2021 Private Members Draw in aid of Valleymount & Lacken Churches. We will soon begin a new year for the Parish Private Members Draw for Valleymount & Lacken. This fundraiser is vitally important to the smooth running of the parish and it also enables us to continue with maintenance work on both Churches. Valleymount Parish is rightfully proud of its two beautiful churches, but they are reaching an age when work will need to be done to ensure good upkeep of the beautiful windows in Valleymount Church and general maintenance on damp issues in Lacken Church. I am very grateful to the committee and collectors for your work thus far and I hope you will be able to continue with this important work. May I take this opportunity to thank all the parishioners who continue to support this draw and maintain our buildings for future generations. With renewed thanks and every blessing. Fr Richard Behan P.P. Blessington & Valleymount
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed 1 bag for €3 and 4 bags for €10. For information & collection, Call John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised for upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.”
Financial Support for our Parish is very important at this time and we are most grateful for your contributions. You can make donations to support all our Churches via the DONATE BUTTON on the Blessington parish website(options available for all our Churches.) All SHRINE MONEY remains in the parish. Donations through the black PDF BOXES in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish. We are very grateful for your ongoing support. Support for our Diocese through the1st & 2nd collections may also be made via the DONATE BUTTON on our website, the 1st collection goes to towards the support of the parish. The 2nd collection goes to the Diocese. There are also envelopes available in all Churches for these donations.
While the Parish Office is Closed to the Public. We are available by telephone or email for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries Monday to Friday. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm. Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm
St Mary’s Schools and Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot next week : €4150 – Congratulation to the weekly winner of €25 on 25th February: Edwina Hardy – Numbers Drawn 5, 15, 26, 30. If you’re not in you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or go to www.blessingtonparish.ie Thanks to all for the support!
CHILDMINDER REQUIRED – Looking for kind, reliable Childminder to look after three children in Manor Kilbride / Brittas area. Preferably in our home but some flexibility can be discussed. Four days per week. Driving essential. Drop-offs to local School / Montessori needed. For more details contact 086 828 3162.
!!!!TIME TO LEARN SPANISH AT YOUR OWN PACE AND CONVENIENCE!!!! After all these years bringing Spanish students to Blessington, I am pleased to offer on-line Spanish classes. Book your free trial class!!!! If interested please contact Paloma on WhatsApp: 0034628114938. Email: kinsdale.paloma@gmail.com Hoping you are all keeping well, Paloma Agudo KINSDALE
POPPY, a 5 year old Bernese / Old English Sheep Dog Cross is looking for a mate to have puppies with. She will come in heat towards end of March and would like to meet a Bernese, Retriever or Labrador cross who is interested…… Please call Andy 087 627 8650
For Sale – Samsung Fridge Freezer, Chrome Finish. 3 piece Leather Suite. All in excellent condition. Phone 086 160 9293
Online Maths Grinds available for JUNIOR /LEAVING Cert Students. Contact Chris on clarkechris640@gmail.com
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. We are open during COVD 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. Wishing all our loyal customers a safe 2021. Call 045-981 056 for an appointment.
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
Active Appliance Repairs over 20 years’ experience repairing and servicing all brands of domestic and commercial appliances. For a fast, friendly and efficient service call us today on 086 393 7762 or 086 361 9082. Call out Charge €75 www.activeappliancerepairs.ie
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Noel Nolan – Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327