Mass intentions this week

Mary Tully (RD) Blessington

Saturday 6pm: Alex McDonnell (Months Mind), Frank O’Neill (A), Charlie & Molly Keogh (A)

Sunday 10am: Simon Hopkins (A), Rebecca Hopkins (Rem), Maisie Hopkins (Rem), Peter McNabb (2^nd A)

We also Remember

Monday: Mass offered for the Sick & those in Hospital

Tuesday: Cathy Fisher (RD), Joe Hearns (RD)

Wednesday: Get Well Intentions, Special Intentions

Thursday: Roger, Phyllis & Tom Farrell (A) Rem. Dec. Mem. of the Kelly, Farrell, Moran & Miller Families.

Friday: First Friday of the Month, Masses will be offered for all on the November Altar List of the Dead

Mass Times this week

Saturday 30^th July: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm

Sunday 31^st July: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 11.15am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.

Monday 1^st Aug: Bank Holiday Mass will be at 10am in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

Tuesday 2^nd August: Holy Hour & Adoration 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady.

Friday 5^th August: First Friday of the Month, Masses will be offered for all on the November Altar List of the Dead

Pope’s Intentions for August: We pray for small & medium sized businesses; in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, & serving their communities

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 28th July: 9, 20, 23, 25. Weekly €25 Winner: Nicola Kane. Next Jackpot is €1500

Summer Dues Envelopes are now available in all our Churches to support the priests of the Diocese. You can take one as you visit the Church during the summer months and return to the Parish Office or to the collection boxes in the Church.

Blessington Parish Office is open from 9am  to 1pm, Monday to Friday. Mass Cards & Gift Items available. Bookings for Mass Intentions. Newsletter Items. Call: 045 865 327 or Email:  office@blessington.info

Deirdre Keogh would like to thank everyone who sponsored her in the Women’s Mini – Marathon.  A total of €5,300 was raised for local charities!

PATHWAYS: EXPLORING FAITH AND MINISTRY. Application is now open for the next intake of participants for Pathways. The programme, run by the Dublin Archdiocese, begins this year on Thursday, September 29^th in DCU St Patrick’s Campus. Places are limited so early application is advisable Pathways is a two-year, one evening a week course, for adults of all ages who wish to explore their faith. It runs from late September to May each year, with breaks for Christmas, Easter and mid-terms. There are no exams and no written work. The only requirement is an openness to listening to others and to participate. The cost is €400 per year which may be paid in instalments throughout the year. For more information visit www.missionministry.ie   or contact Pathways director Eileen Houlahan, CHF, PhD, at 01 808 7594 or pathways@dublindiocese.ie

World Youth Day – Lisbon 2023. Parishes & Individuals are now invited to register their interest in either attending WYD Lisbon or organising a parish group to participate. Over the past year many parishes & people have noted in submissions for the Task Force & also preparatory meetings on Synod the importance of reaching out to younger people. World Youth Day will take place from 1^st to 6^th in August Lisbon 2023. Package options and costs are still being determined and the registration system will open in September. At present it is intended to have the option for teenagers aged 16-18 to participate as well as those aged 18-29. The Archdiocese of Dublin has a great tradition in participation at World Youth Day. This is a great opportunity to reach out to young people & connect them to young people in many parishes that will participate at WYD.

FIGHTING WORDS – Two free, fun-filled, creative writing workshops are taking place in Blessington Library on Saturday 6^th August. 10am to 12 noon: 7 to 9 years. 1pm to 4pm: 10 to 12 years

DESIGN YOUR OWN SUPERHERO with Alan Nolan. Join author & illustrator Alan Nolan as you learn how to draw a super-powered animal & design your very own superhero. Thursday 11^th August at 11amCall or email to book your spot 045 891 740  @wicklowcoco.ie

FUEL STAMPS are a great way to help budget for your fuel costs. Start saving now towards your fuel bills during the winter months.  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 on the savings card & using the stamps to pay (in full or part payment) for fuel supplies. The Scheme is open to all households in the Blessington area and full details are available on the card. This initiative is in association with the Department of Communications Energy & Natural Resources. The €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps & Savings Card are only available from Hennessy’s Hardware and SVP Shop. 

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

The Summer Stars Reading Programme is kicking off this week & Running until 31st August in Blessington Library. All children who sign-up receive a free library bag & reading card to track their reading progress. At the end of the summer, there’s an award ceremony, certificate & medal for all participants. There are lots of events planned too!

Mass intentions this week

Mary Crotty (née McGillycuddy) (RD) Manor Kilbride

Saturday 6pm: John & Mary Ann Gallagher (A), Ann Mellin (A), Peggy Cryan (Rem)

Sunday 10am: Maureen Johnston (Months Mind), Brian Kane (1st A), Sean O’Brien (Birthday Rem), Bob Curtin (A), Mary Creighton (A), Alan Clarke (A)

We also Remember: Patrick Cullen, Kay Lennon, John Nolan, Michael Lennon, John & Nora Moran

Monday:  Mass offered for the Sick & those in Hospital

Tuesday: Birthday Mass, Intentions Mass

Wednesday: Jennifer Craig (RD), Patsy Scannell (RD)

Thursday: Intentions Mass, Thinking of you Mass Intentions

Friday: Special Intentions, Thanksgiving Mass

Mass Times this week: Saturday 16^th July: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken 7.30pm

Saturday 16th July: Feast Day of  Our Lady of Mount Carmel Lacken Church was dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel in 1882 by Carmelite Priest Fr Edward Rowan. The Novena Prayers will be said in Lacken on Sat at 7.30pm Mass

Sunday 17^th July: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 11.15am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.

Tuesday 19^th July: Holy Hour & Adoration 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady.

The family of the late Brian Kane, Blessington Abbey, would like to express their sincere & heartfelt thanks to our relatives, friends & neighbours for their expressions of sympathy & many gestures of support & kindness shown to us during Brian’s illness & following our sad loss on the 17th of July last. We wish to thank our family, friends, neighbours & well-wishers who attended the wake, funeral Mass & burial at Burgage Cemetery. For those who sent cards & messages of condolences as well as those who made charitable donations, we are truly grateful. We wish to extend a special word of thanks to the doctors & nurses of the Oncology Unit of St. James Hospital & Naas Hospital for the care shown to Brian during his illness. We also wish to thank the doctors & nurses of Naas Hospital, Solas Room, for the wonderful care, kindness & respect shown to Brian and us, his family, during his final few days in their care. For all those who participated in the funeral Mass & burial, especially Fr. Richard & Deacon Gerry & for Tony & Regina Clarke for their sensitive & efficient handling of the funeral arrangements.  To all those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable.  As it would be impossible to thank everyone, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Summer Dues Envelopes are now available in all our Churches to support the priests of the Diocese. You can take one as you visit the Church during the summer months and return to the Parish Office or to the collection boxes in the Church.

GIFT CARD FOUND IN THE OFFICE SHOP. Earlier in the year we found a gift card in the shop. We are anxious to locate the owner. If you think it might be yours, please call into the shop.

CHILD’S “NITRO” BIKE FOUND Behind the Church. Contact the Parish Office: 045 865 327  office@blessington.info

Blessington Car Boot Sale St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 24th July 7am to 4pm Tea/Coffee. Indoor & Outdoor Spaces. Free Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Bargains Galore! Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072

Social Dancing in Donard Community Hall (W91YW57) is on Saturday16th July in Donard Community Hall. Music by The Wicklow Man. Dancing: 9pm to Midnight. Donation: €10.

Peter & Liam of the Hot House Flowers play the West Wicklow House on Monday 25th July. Ticket price of €40.00 includes a two-course meal. Details 045 865 214

Blessington Parish Office is open from 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. Mass Cards & Gift Items available. Bookings for Mass Intentions. Newsletter Items. Call: 045 865 327 or Email:  office@blessington.info

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 14th July: 1, 2, 5, 24.  Weekly €25 Winner: Fiona Duffy. Next Jackpot is €1425

FUEL STAMPS are a great way to help budget for your fuel costs. Start saving now towards your fuel bills during the winter months.  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 on the savings card & using the stamps to pay (in full or part payment) for fuel supplies. The Scheme is open to all households in the Blessington area and full details are available on the card. This initiative is in association with the Department of Communications Energy & Natural Resources. The €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps & Savings Card are only available from Hennessy’s Hardware and SVP Shop. 

Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 24^th July. For more details contact: Connie catholicgrandparents@gmail.com or 085 8704722.

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

The Summer Stars Reading Programme is kicking off this week & Running until 31st August in Blessington Library. All children who sign-up receive a free library bag & reading card to track their reading progress. At the end of the summer, there’s an award ceremony, certificate & medal for all participants. There are lots of events planned too!

Clothes Collection Supporting Friends of Calcutta (CHY No: 13218) on Tuesday July 26th from 10am-1pm. All items of wearable clothing, footwear, curtains most welcome and can be left at any stage that day close to the FOC sign in Church Car Park up to end of collection at 1pm. All enquiries to Michael Hopkins 087-9073074 who will be delighted to arrange a home Collection if requested.

Blessington AFC – The club are looking for players for the new season 22/23 for the following age groups. If interested, please contact the coaches listed below for the relevant age groups: U10 Boys Team (born 2013)  Contact Keith 085 211 8319 U10 Girls Team (born 2013) Contact Marie 087 7525877 U13D Team (born 2010) Contact Mick 087 8341371 U13A Team (born 2010)  Contact Ross 087 251 0084 U14 Team (born 2009) Contact Cathal 087 2356045 U15 Team (born 2008) Contact Ken 083 870 1926 U16A Team (born 2007) Contact Lar 087 2653519 U16B Team (born 2007) Contact Sean 086 1629756 U17 Team (born 2006)  Contact Paul 087 6706236 U18 Team (born 2005)  Contact Stephen 086 606 0677 Senior Saturday Team Contact Len 086 4066894

Crafternoon Tea is seeking EXPERIENCED staff to join our team. We seek both front of house staff with Barista and Cash Handling experience and an established Hospitality Manager to oversee the day to day running of the business. Please apply via CV to crafternoontea.ireland@gmail.com

2 Bed Duplex fully furnished apartment available in The Tramways. Contact 087 663 5359 to arrange viewing.

The Office Shop Blessington Now have the full range of Back-To-School Stationery at reasonable prices. Special offers  on some school bags and pencil cases. Stationery Packs for St. Mary’s Junior & Senior Schools already made up. We can make up packs for all schools in the area. Feel free to drop in your list or email to  statbos@gmail.com

Available for dog walking or cat feeding while you’re away on holidays or working from home call 087 446 1082.

Peter & Liam of the Hot House Flowers play the West Wicklow House on Monday 25th July. Ticket price of €40.00 includes a two-course meal. Details 045 865 214

Job Vacancy R&H have vacancies for full time general operatives. Please email your CV to Sharon for further information   s.casey@rh-lenses.com

FOR SALE – Leafy, 5 Bed Home, including Garden Apartment and Bespoke Office. ‘Orchard View’, Kilteel, Naas, Co Kildare. W91 XRF9. €695,000 Tel: 01 2478851 Sales@LRE.ie  www.LRE.ie

Mick’s Mobile Auto Cleaning. Call or text for best service and rates around. Visit my page on Facebook for examples and reviews. Phone 086 371 2328.

Interior Designs by Elizabeth Creative, Unique, Personal. Please phone: 086 088 1806. Email: elizabethdoyle.ed@gmail.com

NEED YOUR GRASS CUT? Call Jack on 087 638 0632.

Very nice Self-Contained Private Office to let at Aran Centre from 1^st July. €115 per week all-in. Tel. 087 8175227.

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

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