Saturday 6pm: Pat Kelly (A) John O’Connor (A) Michael O’Connor (A)
Sunday 10am: Breda Mulry (1st A) Mary Byrne (Mths Mind) Eamon Byrne (5th A) Paddy Redmond (A) George Devoy (A) Brigid McDonald (A) Deceased Members of McDonald Family
Sunday 11.30am: Betty Connolly (RD) Brian Hyland (A)
We remember the following: Kevin, Mary & Geraldine Shiels, Sheila & Martin Kearns, Louie, Gerty, Ann, & Brendan Murphy, Mary & Charlie Keogh, Jimmy Balfe, Oisin Reilly, Andy & May Metcalfe, Dot Kelly, Bosco McGuire, John & Brigid Miley, Margaret & Andy Farrington
Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Andy & May Metcalfe, Brigid McDonald (A) Deceased Members of McDonald Family
Wednesday: Jack Boothman (5th A) Seamus Graham (RD)
Thursday: Intentions Mass, Intentions Mass
First Friday: Mass offered for all whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead
►Thursday 6th May: : Holy Hour / Benediction with Deacon Gerry 7.30pm in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
►Friday 7th May: 1st Friday: Masses offered for all on the Altar List of the Dead
►Daily Mass at 9.30am Monday to Friday. Join us for the Rosary at 9am each morning.
►Mon & Fri: Evening Prayer, join the parish team for evening prayer via zoom: 7:30pm to 8:10pm on the Parish Pastoral Website: www.blessingtonparishes.com
The Vincent Family would like to thank everyone who sent Mass cards, sympathy cards & letters, made kind phone calls and gave practical help after the death of our dear Berkeley. We appreciate this so much. Vivien, Craig & Bronwyn
Burgage Cemetery Mass 2021 – In accordance with Government guidelines on public gatherings, the Annual Cemetery Mass at Burgage cannot take place in the cemetery. A Memorial Remembrance Mass will be held on 16th May at 3pm in Church of our Lady, Blessington, via Webcam only www.blessingtonparish.ie
Gaelscoil na Lochanna (established 15 years) is now accepting enrolments for the new school year. Our children learn to speak Irish quickly and learn everything through Irish. A Brand new school building is on the way. We are launching a New “Aistear” Infant play room in September. Parents do not need Irish to start children in school. gsnl.info, www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com All enquiries to 045 900 525, or 087 938 8651 or via website. Fáilte
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
2021 Private Members Draw in aid of Valleymount & Lacken Churches. Winners for March and April held on 24th April
March: Sheila Fitzpatrick, Alice Stones, Kathleen O’Connor, Charmaine Quinn, Liz and Paul Riley
April: Teresa Curran, Cissy McEvoy, Paul Farrell, Seamus Balfe (Kylebeg), Alice Stones
RUGBY IS BACK – Mini-rugby for U5 (2016) and U6 (2015) boys and girls at St Kevin’s Community Centre @ 11:15am each Saturday. Rugby at Russborough – Mini-rugby for U7 to U13 boys and girls at Russborough at 11:30 each Saturday. New members welcome.
Congratulations to Lacken Tidy Village Group who have been awarded a certificate in recognition for their efforts to develop sustainable tourism in the area.
Blessington Union of Parishes are available on the parish YouTube channel by searching for “Blessington Union” or at this link
SVP Blessington Appeal: Families in our local community are facing mounting financial pressure to put food on the table, pay utility bills, rent and mortgages due to the impact of Covid 19. SVP Blessington is appealing to everyone to assist people in need in your local community. Please give what you can to this very worthy cause by making your donation, payable to SVP Blessington Ulster Bank IBAN: IE36 ULSB 98534015436018 BIC:: ULSB: IE 2D through any financial institution. 100% of all donations goes towards supporting the local community.
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed. 1 bag for €3 and 4 bags for €10. Information & collection: John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised will go towards the upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.
Support for PARISH FINANCES – Blessington, Crosschapel, Manor Kilbride, Valleymount / Lacken
Monthly / Weekly Envelopes: Contact Jean in the Parish Office if you would like to make a monthly/weekly envelope contribution or if you would like to re-join if you used to contribute.
Online: Donations / Contributions can be made via the “Donate” button on the parish website (options available for all our Churches.)
Bank Standing Order: If you would like to set up a monthly standing order through your bank, please contact Jean in the Parish Office
Parish Development Fund (PDF): Donations through the black PDF boxes in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish.
Shrines: The donations to shrines remains in the parish.
ECUMENICAL BIBLE WEEK 2021 is an exciting and successful venture which is now in its eight year and will run from Pentecost Sunday (23rd May) to Trinity Sunday (30th May) 2021. Ecumenical Bible Week (EBW) is led by the Archdiocese of Dublin and the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough in collaboration with many other Christian traditions ranging from the Evangelical Alliance to Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians and support from the National Bible Society and Scripture Union. The overall theme this year is “Unlocking Faith Today: Responding to New Realities”. This year EBW will have an opening and closing prayer event organised by Holy Trinity Rathmines on Monday 24th and St Finian’s Lutheran Church on Sunday 30th respectively. To Register visit – www.bibleweek.ie
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”
Lakeside Community Games Virtual Events. Lakeside Community Games are delighted to announce that they are an affiliated area this year & therefore all children living in our area can participate in the National Community Games virtual events which include art, model making, handwriting, recitation, dance, music & singing. All details about these virtual events as well as online entry forms are available on the National Community Games Website www.communitygames.ie
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
NEWSLETTER ADS
BLACK FRIDGE FREEZER- SPLIT 80/20, BELLING 41/166 LITRE. BFF207BK. Bought new for €299, 6 months old BARGAIN PRICE €180. Call LIZ 087-139 0509
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. We are open during COVID lockdown 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 045-981 056 for an appointment.
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
Tús Programme Job Opportunities in Blessington. County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a number of work placement opportunities in Blessington and surrounding areas. Blessington town and from Hollywood to Manor Kilbride. Roles available in: Caretaking & Maintenance – Administration – Retail Charity – Social Care. While on Tús you can gain valuable work experience and contribute to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year and participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week and are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify for Tús, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. Information: You can self-select for a position with Tús. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.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
HOME SHARING – Give A Little Time – Make A Big Difference Have you the time to offer breaks to an adult or child with an intellectual disability in your home for mid-week and weekend overnight breaks? You don’t need a qualification, just energy, commitment and the desire to support a person with a disability in your community. Information and support are provided, and you will be paid an allowance. If you are interested in hosting, please contact: Jennifer Alfa Ogbaje, Social Worker, KARE. Email; Jennifer.alfaogbaje@kare.ie 045 480 200 / 087 720 6779 or homesharesecretariat@kare.ie 045 448700
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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FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Day of Prayer for Vocations. Today is a day of prayer to deepen our own sense of vocation, & to pray to the Lord to call men and women into a life of ministry & service within religious life
Mass Intentions this week
Valerie Smyth (RD) Valleymount, John Kelly (RD) Newbridge, Ann O’Grady (nee Coogan) (RD) Blessington & late of Kill & Alicante, Charles Gary Swift (RD) Manor Kilbride, Bill Kelly (RD) (Brittas)
Saturday 6pm: Maisie Brown (A), Molly Keogh (A), Julia O’Connor (A)
Sunday 10am: William Brady (Manor Kilbride) (1st A), Maisie Miley (A)
Sunday 11.30am: Maureen McIntyre (RD), Patrick Carroll (RD)
We remember the following: Dora Tully, John Hunt, Katie McEvoy, Brigid McEvoy (Birthday Rem), Mary & Owen Keogh, Michael & Ann Farley, Anna Whittle
Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Dora Tully (A), Mary Jo Boyle (RD)
Wednesday: Intentions Mass, Birthday Remembrance
Thursday: Mass offered for all on the Blessington Deceased Mass Card List
►Daily Mass at 9.30am Monday to Friday. Join us for the Rosary at 9am each morning.
►Monday & Friday: Evening Prayer, join the parish team for evening prayer via zoom: 7:30pm to 8:10pm on the Parish Pastoral Website www.blessingtonparishes.com
Support for PARISH FINANCES – Blessington, Crosschapel, Manor Kilbride, Valleymount / Lacken
Monthly / Weekly Envelopes: Contact Jean in the Parish Office if you would like to make a monthly/weekly envelope contribution or if you would like to re-join if you used to contribute.
Online: Donations / Contributions can be made via the “Donate” button on the parish website (options available for all our Churches.)
Bank Standing Order: If you would like to set up a monthly standing order through your bank, please contact Jean in the Parish Office
Parish Development Fund (PDF): Donations through the black PDF boxes in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish.
Shrines: The donations to shrines remains in the parish.
Burgage Cemetery Mass 2021 – In accordance with Government guidelines on public gatherings, the Annual Cemetery Mass at Burgage cannot take place in the cemetery. A Memorial Remembrance Mass will be held on 16th May at 3pm in Church of our Lady, Blessington, via Webcam only www.blessingtonparish.ie
Valleymount GAA Club is running a Zoom Quiz on Saturday 24th April at 8:30pm. This is a fun quiz to suit families, friends etc participants can make up a team from separate locations. Entry for a team is just €25 and you can join us by clicking on the following link: https://www.pallasmarketing.ie/product/valleymount-zoom-quiz/ There will be video questions, music questions, local questions etc so a great night is guaranteed. Hopefully, you can join us but if you cannot, you can support us by buying raffle tickets on the same link. Please note closing date for entries is Wed 21st April.
St Mary’s Schools and Blessington Parish Lotto. Jackpot: €4625 – Congratulations to the recent weekly winner of €25 on April April 22nd Anne-Marie Russell – Numbers drawn: 8, 11, 21, 29 – 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!
Lakeside Community Games Virtual Events. Lakeside Community Games are delighted to announce that they are an affiliated area this year & therefore all children living in our area can participate in the National Community Games virtual events which include art, model making, handwriting, recitation, dance, music & singing. All details about these virtual events as well as online entry forms are available on the National Community Games Website www.communitygames.ie Information can also be found on the Lakeside Community Games Facebook Page. Remember: Lakeside Community Games Area includes Blessington, Kilbride, Lacken, Hollywood and Valleymount. Please contact Maura Reid or message the Lakeside Community Games Facebook page with any queries.
Blessington Union of Parishes are available on the parish YouTube channel by searching for “Blessington Union” or at this link
SVP Blessington Appeal: Families in our local community are facing mounting financial pressure to put food on the table, pay utility bills, rent and mortgages due to the impact of Covid 19. SVP Blessington is appealing to everyone to assist people in need in your local community. Please give what you can to this very worthy cause by making your donation, payable to SVP Blessington Ulster Bank IBAN: IE36 ULSB 98534015436018 BIC:: ULSB: IE 2D through any financial institution. 100% of all donations goes towards supporting the local community.
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed. 1 bag for €3 and 4 bags for €10. Information & collection: John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised will go towards the upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.
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
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”
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
NEWSLETTER ADS
Luxury Irish Gift Boxes – Solace Sister Gifts. Our gift boxes are perfect for all occasions; Birthdays, New Mothers & Babies, Thank You Gifts, Sympathy Gifts or simply ‘Just Because’. Website: www.solacesistergifts.ie
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. We are open during COVID lockdown 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 045-981 056 for an appointment.
Childminder Needed for two kids aged 9 and 10 in Blessington from June to September fulltime but also may need part time afterwards. Would be needed from 7:45am to 4:30pm Monday – Friday. I am looking for someone local with childminding experience. Contact Greg on 086 052 2222 if interested
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
Tús Programme Job Opportunities in Blessington. County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a number of work placement opportunities in Blessington and surrounding areas. Blessington town and from Hollywood to Manor Kilbride. Roles available in: Caretaking & Maintenance – Administration – Retail Charity – Social Care. While on Tús you can gain valuable work experience and contribute to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year and participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week and are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify for Tús, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. Information: You can self-select for a position with Tús. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.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
HOME SHARING – Give A Little Time – Make A Big Difference Have you the time to offer breaks to an adult or child with an intellectual disability in your home for mid-week and weekend overnight breaks? You don’t need a qualification, just energy, commitment and the desire to support a person with a disability in your community. Information and support are provided, and you will be paid an allowance. If you are interested in hosting, please contact: Jennifer Alfa Ogbaje, Social Worker, KARE. Email; Jennifer.alfaogbaje@kare.ie 045 480 200 / 087 720 6779 or homesharesecretariat@kare.ie 045 448700
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 remember the following: Jim & Mary Lahiff, Jim Brien, Deceased Members of O’Brien, Kelly & Clarke Families, Peggy Luttrell, John Murphy, Josephine Cullen, Patrick Crickley, Brian Crickley, Rose Hastings, Julia, John & Sean Carroll, Deceased Members of Shirran Family
Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: William Brady (1st A) John Murphy (A)
Wednesday: Michael Smith (RD), Eilish O’Riordan (RD)
Thursday: Mass will be offered the Blessington Easter Mass Card List
►Daily Mass at 9.30am Monday to Friday. Join us for the Rosary at 9am each morning.
►Mon & Fri: Evening Prayer, join the parish team for evening prayer via zoom: 7:30pm to 8:10pm on the Parish Pastoral Website www.blessingtonparishes.com
Burgage Cemetery Mass 2021. In accordance with Government guidelines on public gatherings, the Annual Cemetery Mass at Burgage cannot take place in the cemetery. A Memorial Remembrance Mass will be held on 16th May at 3pm in Church of our Lady, Blessington, via Webcam only www.blessingtonparish.ie
Monthly / Weekly Envelopes: Contact Jean in the Parish Office if you would like to make a monthly/weekly envelope contribution or if you would like to re-join if you used to contribute.
Online: Donations / Contributions can be made via the “Donate” button on the parish website (options available for all our Churches.)
Bank Standing Order: If you would like to set up a monthly standing order through your bank, please contact Jean in the Parish Office
Parish Development Fund (PDF): Donations through the black PDF boxes in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish.
Shrines : The donations to shrines remains in the parish.
Easter Dues Envelopes for the support of the priests of the Diocese are available in our Churches.
Valleymount GAA Club is running a Zoom Quiz on Saturday 24th April at 8:30pm. This is a fun quiz to suit families, friends etc participants can make up a team from separate locations. Entry for a team is just €25 and you can join us by clicking on the following link: https://www.pallasmarketing.ie/product/valleymount-zoom-quiz/ There will be video questions, music questions, local questions etc so a great night is guaranteed. Hopefully, you can join us but if you cannot, you can support us by buying raffle tickets on the same link. Please note closing date for entries is Wed 21st April.
Monthly Envelopes for April are now due, they may be dropped into the Parish Office Postbox inside the Church. Many thanks to all who are making a special effort to return their envelopes this time it is greatly appreciated.
The Blessington Access Group are delighted to invite you to the Launch of The Blessington Accessibility Audit Report. This report was conducted by Paudie Healy of Universal Access & he will be speaking on the topic of Accessibility & Inclusion for all in Blessington & what can be achieved at local level for those living, visiting & working in our town. We would like to acknowledge the Blessington & District Forum, The Town & Renewal Scheme & Disability Federation of Ireland for their help in supporting this project. The Launch will be on Wednesday 21st April at 7.30pm via Zoom. Registration is essential. blessingtonaccessgroup@gmail.com
Lakeside Community Games Virtual Events. Lakeside Community Games are delighted to announce that they are an affiliated area this year & therefore all children living in our area can participate in the National Community Games virtual events which include art, model making, handwriting, recitation, dance, music & singing. All details about these virtual events as well as online entry forms are available on the National Community Games Website www.communitygames.ie Information can also be found on the Lakeside Community Games Facebook Page. Remember: Lakeside Community Games Area includes Blessington, Kilbride, Lacken, Hollywood and Valleymount. Please contact Maura Reid or message the Lakeside Community Games Facebook page with any queries.
Blessington Union of Parishes are available on the parish YouTube channel by searching for “Blessington Union” or at this link
SVP Blessington Appeal: Families in our local community are facing mounting financial pressure to put food on the table, pay utility bills, rent and mortgages due to the impact of Covid 19. SVP Blessington is appealing to everyone to assist people in need in your local community. Please give what you can to this very worthy cause by making your donation, payable to SVP Blessington Ulster Bank IBAN: IE36 ULSB 98534015436018 BIC:: ULSB: IE 2D through any financial institution. 100% of all donations goes towards supporting the local community.
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
St. Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish Easter Draw Results.
Congratulations to all our winners and a special thanks to our sponsors.
€150 cash prize sponsored by Hudson Brothers: Aoifanna Phibbs
€20 Murphy’s Bar Voucher: Daniel O’Riordan & John Paul Moran
St Mary’s Schools and Blessington Parish Lotto. Jackpot: €4550 – Congratulations to the recent weekly winners of €25 on April 1st Valerie Hanlon – Numbers drawn: 3, 8, 19, 22. April 8th Patricia Kinsella – Numbers drawn: 3, 8, 21, 30 – April 15th Mairead Keenan.Numbers drawn: 11, 12, 21, 25. 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!
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”
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
NEWSLETTER ADS
Childminder Needed for two kids aged 9 and 10 in Blessington from June to September fulltime but also may need part time afterwards. Would be needed from 7:45am to 4:30pm Monday – Friday. I am looking for someone local with childminding experience. Contact Greg on 086 052 2222 if interested
Site for Sale Goldenhill, Manor Kilbride. Phone 086 168 5444
For Sale – 151 Fiat Punto Grande. 1.2lt, Red, One Owner, Service History, 58000km. Contact 087 767 3580
GasHome Plumbing and Heating Summer offer: New Worcester Bosch Gas Boilers Fitted, with 10 year Warranty from €79 per month for 36 months. Call Stephen on 087 906 0894 or 01 458 7884
Tús Programme Job Opportunities in Blessington. County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a number of work placement opportunities in Blessington and surrounding areas. Blessington town and from Hollywood to Manor Kilbride. Roles available in: Caretaking & Maintenance – Administration – Retail Charity – Social Care. While on Tús you can gain valuable work experience and contribute to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year and participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week and are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify for Tús, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. Information: You can self-select for a position with Tús. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.ie
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
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
HOME SHARING – Give A Little Time – Make A Big Difference Have you the time to offer breaks to an adult or child with an intellectual disability in your home for mid-week and weekend overnight breaks? You don’t need a qualification, just energy, commitment and the desire to support a person with a disability in your community. Information and support are provided, and you will be paid an allowance. If you are interested in hosting, please contact: Jennifer Alfa Ogbaje, Social Worker, KARE. Email; Jennifer.alfaogbaje@kare.ie 045 480 200 / 087 720 6779 or homesharesecretariat@kare.ie 045 448700
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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Katie Duffy (RD) Meath, William Donohoe (RD) Blessington
Easter Vigil Saturday 8pm: Mass offered for Blessington Parishioners
Easter Sunday 10am: Mass offered for Blessington Parishioners
We remember the following: Annie, Joe & Maggie Higgins (A), Dick Byrne (Rem), (Dick & Annie’s 60th Wedding Anniversary) Teresa Sargent (A) Kay Hayes (A)
Easter Sunday 4th April 11.30am: Margaret Hammond (1st A), Maureen Hughes (RD)
Monday 5th April : Mass for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday 6th April: Denis Bohan (1st A) Frank O’Keefe (RD)
Wednesday 7th April: John & Mary McGarrigle (A) Joe Malee (RD)
Thursday 8th April: PJ McGrath (RD), Get Well Mass Int
Friday 9th April Intentions Mass, Intentions Mass
Saturday 10th April 6pm: Elizabeth Keegan (Longford ) 1st A. Fintan Byrne (A) Doreen Donaghy (A) Harry & Doreen Hughes (A)
Sunday 11th April 10am: Denis Bohan (1st A) Vincent Bohan (R) James & Ellen Bohan (Rem)
Sunday 11th April 11.30am: Bernie Collins (RD) Nancy Walsh (RD)
We remember the following: Peggy Luttrell, Family & Friends of a Parishioner
Monday 12th April: Mass offered for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday 13th April Fintan Byrne (A) Tom O’Hara
14th, 15th & 16th April: Mass will be offered for the Blessington Easter Mass Card List
May the peace of the Risen Christ be with you always but particularly in this time of fear & uncertainty in our lives. Fr. Páraic McDermott, Fr. Kevin Lyon, Fr Richard Behan, Fr. Noel Campbell, Fr. Micheál Comer, Rev. Leonard Ruddock & Deacon Gerry Malone, Pastoral Worker Áine Egan
EASTER CEREMONIES
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
Daily Mass at 11am during Easter Week 4th to 8th April. Rosary will not be prayed before Mass during Easter week.
The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday and will re-open on Monday 12th April
SVP Blessington Appeal: Families in our local community are facing mounting financial pressure to put food on the table, pay utility bills, rent and mortgages due to the impact of Covid 19. SVP Blessington is appealing to everyone to assist people in need in your local community. Please give what you can to this very worthy cause by making your donation, payable to SVP Blessington Ulster Bank IBAN: IE36 ULSB 98534015436018 BIC:: ULSB: IE 2D through any financial institution. 100% of all donations goes towards supporting the local community.
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 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 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.
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.”
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!
Lakeside Community Games Virtual Events: Lakeside Community Games are delighted to announce that they are an affiliated area this year & therefore all children living in our area can participate in the National Community Games virtual events which include art, model making, handwriting, recitation, dance, music & singing. All details about these virtual events as well as online entry forms are available on the National Community Games Website www.communitygames.ie Information can also be found on the Lakeside Community Games Facebook Page. Remember: Lakeside Community Games Area includes Blessington, Kilbride, Lacken, Hollywood and Valleymount. Please contact Maura Reid or message the Lakeside Community Games Facebook page with any queries.
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
I’ve learned that just one person saying to me “You’ve made my day” makes MY day!!!
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GasHome Plumbing and Heating Summer offer: New Worcester Bosch Gas Boilers Fitted, with 10 year Warranty from €79 per month for 36 months. Call Stephen on 087 906 0894 or 01 458 7884
Tús Programme Job Opportunities in Blessington. County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a number of work placement opportunities in Blessington and surrounding areas. Blessington town and from Hollywood to Manor Kilbride. Roles available in: Caretaking & Maintenance – Administration – Retail Charity – Social Care. While on Tús you can gain valuable work experience and contribute to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year and participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week and are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify for Tús, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. Information: You can self-select for a position with Tús. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.ie
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 1353 May 1st 2021
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMass Intentions this week
Jerry Hayes (RD) Limerick
Stephen Broe (RD) Blessington
Saturday 6pm: Pat Kelly (A) John O’Connor (A) Michael O’Connor (A)
Sunday 10am: Breda Mulry (1st A) Mary Byrne (Mths Mind) Eamon Byrne (5th A) Paddy Redmond (A) George Devoy (A) Brigid McDonald (A) Deceased Members of McDonald Family
Sunday 11.30am: Betty Connolly (RD) Brian Hyland (A)
We remember the following: Kevin, Mary & Geraldine Shiels, Sheila & Martin Kearns, Louie, Gerty, Ann, & Brendan Murphy, Mary & Charlie Keogh, Jimmy Balfe, Oisin Reilly, Andy & May Metcalfe, Dot Kelly, Bosco McGuire, John & Brigid Miley, Margaret & Andy Farrington
Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Andy & May Metcalfe, Brigid McDonald (A) Deceased Members of McDonald Family
Wednesday: Jack Boothman (5th A) Seamus Graham (RD)
Thursday: Intentions Mass, Intentions Mass
First Friday: Mass offered for all whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead
All Masses & Services via Webcam www.blessingtonparish.ie
►Saturday 1st May: 6pm Mass
►Sunday 2nd May: Mass at 10am & 11.30am
►Thursday 6th May: : Holy Hour / Benediction with Deacon Gerry 7.30pm in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
►Friday 7th May: 1st Friday: Masses offered for all on the Altar List of the Dead
►Daily Mass at 9.30am Monday to Friday. Join us for the Rosary at 9am each morning.
►Mon & Fri: Evening Prayer, join the parish team for evening prayer via zoom: 7:30pm to 8:10pm on the Parish Pastoral Website: www.blessingtonparishes.com
The Vincent Family would like to thank everyone who sent Mass cards, sympathy cards & letters, made kind phone calls and gave practical help after the death of our dear Berkeley. We appreciate this so much. Vivien, Craig & Bronwyn
Burgage Cemetery Mass 2021 – In accordance with Government guidelines on public gatherings, the Annual Cemetery Mass at Burgage cannot take place in the cemetery. A Memorial Remembrance Mass will be held on 16th May at 3pm in Church of our Lady, Blessington, via Webcam only www.blessingtonparish.ie
Gaelscoil na Lochanna (established 15 years) is now accepting enrolments for the new school year. Our children learn to speak Irish quickly and learn everything through Irish. A Brand new school building is on the way. We are launching a New “Aistear” Infant play room in September. Parents do not need Irish to start children in school. gsnl.info, www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com All enquiries to 045 900 525, or 087 938 8651 or via website. Fáilte
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
2021 Private Members Draw in aid of Valleymount & Lacken Churches. Winners for March and April held on 24th April
March: Sheila Fitzpatrick, Alice Stones, Kathleen O’Connor, Charmaine Quinn, Liz and Paul Riley
April: Teresa Curran, Cissy McEvoy, Paul Farrell, Seamus Balfe (Kylebeg), Alice Stones
RUGBY IS BACK – Mini-rugby for U5 (2016) and U6 (2015) boys and girls at St Kevin’s Community Centre @ 11:15am each Saturday. Rugby at Russborough – Mini-rugby for U7 to U13 boys and girls at Russborough at 11:30 each Saturday. New members welcome.
Congratulations to Lacken Tidy Village Group who have been awarded a certificate in recognition for their efforts to develop sustainable tourism in the area.
Blessington Union of Parishes are available on the parish YouTube channel by searching for “Blessington Union” or at this link
SVP Blessington Appeal: Families in our local community are facing mounting financial pressure to put food on the table, pay utility bills, rent and mortgages due to the impact of Covid 19. SVP Blessington is appealing to everyone to assist people in need in your local community. Please give what you can to this very worthy cause by making your donation, payable to SVP Blessington Ulster Bank IBAN: IE36 ULSB 98534015436018 BIC:: ULSB: IE 2D through any financial institution. 100% of all donations goes towards supporting the local community.
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed. 1 bag for €3 and 4 bags for €10. Information & collection: John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised will go towards the upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.
Support for PARISH FINANCES – Blessington, Crosschapel, Manor Kilbride, Valleymount / Lacken
Monthly / Weekly Envelopes: Contact Jean in the Parish Office if you would like to make a monthly/weekly envelope contribution or if you would like to re-join if you used to contribute.
Online: Donations / Contributions can be made via the “Donate” button on the parish website (options available for all our Churches.)
Bank Standing Order: If you would like to set up a monthly standing order through your bank, please contact Jean in the Parish Office
Parish Development Fund (PDF): Donations through the black PDF boxes in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish.
Shrines: The donations to shrines remains in the parish.
ECUMENICAL BIBLE WEEK 2021 is an exciting and successful venture which is now in its eight year and will run from Pentecost Sunday (23rd May) to Trinity Sunday (30th May) 2021. Ecumenical Bible Week (EBW) is led by the Archdiocese of Dublin and the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough in collaboration with many other Christian traditions ranging from the Evangelical Alliance to Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians and support from the National Bible Society and Scripture Union. The overall theme this year is “Unlocking Faith Today: Responding to New Realities”. This year EBW will have an opening and closing prayer event organised by Holy Trinity Rathmines on Monday 24th and St Finian’s Lutheran Church on Sunday 30th respectively. To Register visit – www.bibleweek.ie
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”
Lakeside Community Games Virtual Events. Lakeside Community Games are delighted to announce that they are an affiliated area this year & therefore all children living in our area can participate in the National Community Games virtual events which include art, model making, handwriting, recitation, dance, music & singing. All details about these virtual events as well as online entry forms are available on the National Community Games Website www.communitygames.ie
Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website: https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-b/
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
BLACK FRIDGE FREEZER- SPLIT 80/20, BELLING 41/166 LITRE. BFF207BK. Bought new for €299, 6 months old BARGAIN PRICE €180. Call LIZ 087-139 0509
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. We are open during COVID lockdown 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 045-981 056 for an appointment.
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
Tús Programme Job Opportunities in Blessington. County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a number of work placement opportunities in Blessington and surrounding areas. Blessington town and from Hollywood to Manor Kilbride. Roles available in: Caretaking & Maintenance – Administration – Retail Charity – Social Care. While on Tús you can gain valuable work experience and contribute to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year and participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week and are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify for Tús, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. Information: You can self-select for a position with Tús. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.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
HOME SHARING – Give A Little Time – Make A Big Difference Have you the time to offer breaks to an adult or child with an intellectual disability in your home for mid-week and weekend overnight breaks? You don’t need a qualification, just energy, commitment and the desire to support a person with a disability in your community. Information and support are provided, and you will be paid an allowance. If you are interested in hosting, please contact: Jennifer Alfa Ogbaje, Social Worker, KARE. Email; Jennifer.alfaogbaje@kare.ie 045 480 200 / 087 720 6779 or homesharesecretariat@kare.ie 045 448700
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 1352 April 25th 2021
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeFOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Day of Prayer for Vocations. Today is a day of prayer to deepen our own sense of vocation, & to pray to the Lord to call men and women into a life of ministry & service within religious life
Mass Intentions this week
Valerie Smyth (RD) Valleymount, John Kelly (RD) Newbridge, Ann O’Grady (nee Coogan) (RD) Blessington & late of Kill & Alicante, Charles Gary Swift (RD) Manor Kilbride, Bill Kelly (RD) (Brittas)
Saturday 6pm: Maisie Brown (A), Molly Keogh (A), Julia O’Connor (A)
Sunday 10am: William Brady (Manor Kilbride) (1st A), Maisie Miley (A)
Sunday 11.30am: Maureen McIntyre (RD), Patrick Carroll (RD)
We remember the following: Dora Tully, John Hunt, Katie McEvoy, Brigid McEvoy (Birthday Rem), Mary & Owen Keogh, Michael & Ann Farley, Anna Whittle
Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Dora Tully (A), Mary Jo Boyle (RD)
Wednesday: Intentions Mass, Birthday Remembrance
Thursday: Mass offered for all on the Blessington Deceased Mass Card List
Friday: Paschal Morrison (RD), Maureen Donnelly (RD)
All Masses & Services via Webcam www.blessingtonparish.ie
►Saturday 24th April, 6pm Mass
►Sunday 25th April, Mass at 10am & 11.30am
►Daily Mass at 9.30am Monday to Friday. Join us for the Rosary at 9am each morning.
►Monday & Friday: Evening Prayer, join the parish team for evening prayer via zoom: 7:30pm to 8:10pm on the Parish Pastoral Website www.blessingtonparishes.com
Support for PARISH FINANCES – Blessington, Crosschapel, Manor Kilbride, Valleymount / Lacken
Monthly / Weekly Envelopes: Contact Jean in the Parish Office if you would like to make a monthly/weekly envelope contribution or if you would like to re-join if you used to contribute.
Online: Donations / Contributions can be made via the “Donate” button on the parish website (options available for all our Churches.)
Bank Standing Order: If you would like to set up a monthly standing order through your bank, please contact Jean in the Parish Office
Parish Development Fund (PDF): Donations through the black PDF boxes in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish.
Shrines: The donations to shrines remains in the parish.
Burgage Cemetery Mass 2021 – In accordance with Government guidelines on public gatherings, the Annual Cemetery Mass at Burgage cannot take place in the cemetery. A Memorial Remembrance Mass will be held on 16th May at 3pm in Church of our Lady, Blessington, via Webcam only www.blessingtonparish.ie
Valleymount GAA Club is running a Zoom Quiz on Saturday 24th April at 8:30pm. This is a fun quiz to suit families, friends etc participants can make up a team from separate locations. Entry for a team is just €25 and you can join us by clicking on the following link: https://www.pallasmarketing.ie/product/valleymount-zoom-quiz/ There will be video questions, music questions, local questions etc so a great night is guaranteed. Hopefully, you can join us but if you cannot, you can support us by buying raffle tickets on the same link. Please note closing date for entries is Wed 21st April.
St Mary’s Schools and Blessington Parish Lotto. Jackpot: €4625 – Congratulations to the recent weekly winner of €25 on April April 22nd Anne-Marie Russell – Numbers drawn: 8, 11, 21, 29 – 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!
Lakeside Community Games Virtual Events. Lakeside Community Games are delighted to announce that they are an affiliated area this year & therefore all children living in our area can participate in the National Community Games virtual events which include art, model making, handwriting, recitation, dance, music & singing. All details about these virtual events as well as online entry forms are available on the National Community Games Website www.communitygames.ie Information can also be found on the Lakeside Community Games Facebook Page. Remember: Lakeside Community Games Area includes Blessington, Kilbride, Lacken, Hollywood and Valleymount. Please contact Maura Reid or message the Lakeside Community Games Facebook page with any queries.
Blessington Union of Parishes are available on the parish YouTube channel by searching for “Blessington Union” or at this link
SVP Blessington Appeal: Families in our local community are facing mounting financial pressure to put food on the table, pay utility bills, rent and mortgages due to the impact of Covid 19. SVP Blessington is appealing to everyone to assist people in need in your local community. Please give what you can to this very worthy cause by making your donation, payable to SVP Blessington Ulster Bank IBAN: IE36 ULSB 98534015436018 BIC:: ULSB: IE 2D through any financial institution. 100% of all donations goes towards supporting the local community.
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed. 1 bag for €3 and 4 bags for €10. Information & collection: John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised will go towards the upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.
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
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”
Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website: https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-b/
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
Luxury Irish Gift Boxes – Solace Sister Gifts. Our gift boxes are perfect for all occasions; Birthdays, New Mothers & Babies, Thank You Gifts, Sympathy Gifts or simply ‘Just Because’. Website: www.solacesistergifts.ie
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. We are open during COVID lockdown 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 045-981 056 for an appointment.
Childminder Needed for two kids aged 9 and 10 in Blessington from June to September fulltime but also may need part time afterwards. Would be needed from 7:45am to 4:30pm Monday – Friday. I am looking for someone local with childminding experience. Contact Greg on 086 052 2222 if interested
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
Tús Programme Job Opportunities in Blessington. County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a number of work placement opportunities in Blessington and surrounding areas. Blessington town and from Hollywood to Manor Kilbride. Roles available in: Caretaking & Maintenance – Administration – Retail Charity – Social Care. While on Tús you can gain valuable work experience and contribute to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year and participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week and are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify for Tús, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. Information: You can self-select for a position with Tús. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.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
HOME SHARING – Give A Little Time – Make A Big Difference Have you the time to offer breaks to an adult or child with an intellectual disability in your home for mid-week and weekend overnight breaks? You don’t need a qualification, just energy, commitment and the desire to support a person with a disability in your community. Information and support are provided, and you will be paid an allowance. If you are interested in hosting, please contact: Jennifer Alfa Ogbaje, Social Worker, KARE. Email; Jennifer.alfaogbaje@kare.ie 045 480 200 / 087 720 6779 or homesharesecretariat@kare.ie 045 448700
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 1351 April 18th 2021
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMass Intentions this week
Lucy Brien (RD) Edenderry, Tom Brien (RD) Sallins, Sr Mary Perpetua O’Connor (RD) Naas, Mary Jo Boyle (RD) Donegal
Saturday 6pm: Nancy & Eugene Keogh (Birthday Rem), Sheila & Arthur McMahon (A), Gretta Murphy (A)
Sunday 10am: Eileen McGreal (1st A), Mick Fleming (A), Biddie Fallon (1st A)
Sunday 11.30am: Rita Curran (RD), Paschal Morrison (RD)
We remember the following: Jim & Mary Lahiff, Jim Brien, Deceased Members of O’Brien, Kelly & Clarke Families, Peggy Luttrell, John Murphy, Josephine Cullen, Patrick Crickley, Brian Crickley, Rose Hastings, Julia, John & Sean Carroll, Deceased Members of Shirran Family
Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: William Brady (1st A) John Murphy (A)
Wednesday: Michael Smith (RD), Eilish O’Riordan (RD)
Thursday: Mass will be offered the Blessington Easter Mass Card List
Friday: Get Well Mass, Intentions Mass
All Masses & Services via Webcam www.blessingtonparish.ie
►Saturday 17th April, 6pm Mass
►Sunday 18th April, Mass at 10am & 11.30am
►Daily Mass at 9.30am Monday to Friday. Join us for the Rosary at 9am each morning.
►Mon & Fri: Evening Prayer, join the parish team for evening prayer via zoom: 7:30pm to 8:10pm on the Parish Pastoral Website www.blessingtonparishes.com
Burgage Cemetery Mass 2021. In accordance with Government guidelines on public gatherings, the Annual Cemetery Mass at Burgage cannot take place in the cemetery. A Memorial Remembrance Mass will be held on 16th May at 3pm in Church of our Lady, Blessington, via Webcam only www.blessingtonparish.ie
PARISH FINANCES – Blessington, Crosschapel, Manor Kilbride, Valleymount / Lacken
Monthly / Weekly Envelopes: Contact Jean in the Parish Office if you would like to make a monthly/weekly envelope contribution or if you would like to re-join if you used to contribute.
Online: Donations / Contributions can be made via the “Donate” button on the parish website (options available for all our Churches.)
Bank Standing Order: If you would like to set up a monthly standing order through your bank, please contact Jean in the Parish Office
Parish Development Fund (PDF): Donations through the black PDF boxes in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish.
Shrines : The donations to shrines remains in the parish.
Easter Dues Envelopes for the support of the priests of the Diocese are available in our Churches.
Valleymount GAA Club is running a Zoom Quiz on Saturday 24th April at 8:30pm. This is a fun quiz to suit families, friends etc participants can make up a team from separate locations. Entry for a team is just €25 and you can join us by clicking on the following link: https://www.pallasmarketing.ie/product/valleymount-zoom-quiz/ There will be video questions, music questions, local questions etc so a great night is guaranteed. Hopefully, you can join us but if you cannot, you can support us by buying raffle tickets on the same link. Please note closing date for entries is Wed 21st April.
Monthly Envelopes for April are now due, they may be dropped into the Parish Office Postbox inside the Church. Many thanks to all who are making a special effort to return their envelopes this time it is greatly appreciated.
The Blessington Access Group are delighted to invite you to the Launch of The Blessington Accessibility Audit Report. This report was conducted by Paudie Healy of Universal Access & he will be speaking on the topic of Accessibility & Inclusion for all in Blessington & what can be achieved at local level for those living, visiting & working in our town. We would like to acknowledge the Blessington & District Forum, The Town & Renewal Scheme & Disability Federation of Ireland for their help in supporting this project. The Launch will be on Wednesday 21st April at 7.30pm via Zoom. Registration is essential. blessingtonaccessgroup@gmail.com
Lakeside Community Games Virtual Events. Lakeside Community Games are delighted to announce that they are an affiliated area this year & therefore all children living in our area can participate in the National Community Games virtual events which include art, model making, handwriting, recitation, dance, music & singing. All details about these virtual events as well as online entry forms are available on the National Community Games Website www.communitygames.ie Information can also be found on the Lakeside Community Games Facebook Page. Remember: Lakeside Community Games Area includes Blessington, Kilbride, Lacken, Hollywood and Valleymount. Please contact Maura Reid or message the Lakeside Community Games Facebook page with any queries.
Blessington Union of Parishes are available on the parish YouTube channel by searching for “Blessington Union” or at this link
SVP Blessington Appeal: Families in our local community are facing mounting financial pressure to put food on the table, pay utility bills, rent and mortgages due to the impact of Covid 19. SVP Blessington is appealing to everyone to assist people in need in your local community. Please give what you can to this very worthy cause by making your donation, payable to SVP Blessington Ulster Bank IBAN: IE36 ULSB 98534015436018 BIC:: ULSB: IE 2D through any financial institution. 100% of all donations goes towards supporting the local community.
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
St. Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish Easter Draw Results.
Congratulations to all our winners and a special thanks to our sponsors.
€150 cash prize sponsored by Hudson Brothers: Aoifanna Phibbs
€20 Murphy’s Bar Voucher: Daniel O’Riordan & John Paul Moran
€20 Hennessy’s Hardware Voucher: Grainne Jordan, Anna Nagle & Edwina Hardy
4 Ball with Tea/Coffee Blessington Lakes GC: Anne-Marie Clarke
Our Fundraiser Easter Draw Results.
A BIG congratulations to all winners.
Prize 1 – Samsung Smart 50” TV: Sinead Lane
Prize 2 – Samsung Tablet: Thirza Dillon (from Blessington)
Prize 3 – Kindle E Reader: Ciara Gormley
Prize 4 – Dolce Gusto Coffee Maker: Tony Mahon
Prize 5 – €100 Penny’s voucher: Gerry Dowling
St Mary’s Schools and Blessington Parish Lotto. Jackpot: €4550 – Congratulations to the recent weekly winners of €25 on April 1st Valerie Hanlon – Numbers drawn: 3, 8, 19, 22. April 8th Patricia Kinsella – Numbers drawn: 3, 8, 21, 30 – April 15th Mairead Keenan. Numbers drawn: 11, 12, 21, 25. 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!
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”
Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website: https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-b/
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
Childminder Needed for two kids aged 9 and 10 in Blessington from June to September fulltime but also may need part time afterwards. Would be needed from 7:45am to 4:30pm Monday – Friday. I am looking for someone local with childminding experience. Contact Greg on 086 052 2222 if interested
Site for Sale Goldenhill, Manor Kilbride. Phone 086 168 5444
For Sale – 151 Fiat Punto Grande. 1.2lt, Red, One Owner, Service History, 58000km. Contact 087 767 3580
GasHome Plumbing and Heating Summer offer: New Worcester Bosch Gas Boilers Fitted, with 10 year Warranty from €79 per month for 36 months. Call Stephen on 087 906 0894 or 01 458 7884
Tús Programme Job Opportunities in Blessington. County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a number of work placement opportunities in Blessington and surrounding areas. Blessington town and from Hollywood to Manor Kilbride. Roles available in: Caretaking & Maintenance – Administration – Retail Charity – Social Care. While on Tús you can gain valuable work experience and contribute to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year and participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week and are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify for Tús, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. Information: You can self-select for a position with Tús. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.ie
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
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
HOME SHARING – Give A Little Time – Make A Big Difference Have you the time to offer breaks to an adult or child with an intellectual disability in your home for mid-week and weekend overnight breaks? You don’t need a qualification, just energy, commitment and the desire to support a person with a disability in your community. Information and support are provided, and you will be paid an allowance. If you are interested in hosting, please contact: Jennifer Alfa Ogbaje, Social Worker, KARE. Email; Jennifer.alfaogbaje@kare.ie 045 480 200 / 087 720 6779 or homesharesecretariat@kare.ie 045 448700
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 1350 April 4th 2021
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMass Intentions
Katie Duffy (RD) Meath, William Donohoe (RD) Blessington
Easter Vigil Saturday 8pm: Mass offered for Blessington Parishioners
Easter Sunday 10am: Mass offered for Blessington Parishioners
We remember the following: Annie, Joe & Maggie Higgins (A), Dick Byrne (Rem), (Dick & Annie’s 60th Wedding Anniversary) Teresa Sargent (A) Kay Hayes (A)
Easter Sunday 4th April 11.30am: Margaret Hammond (1st A), Maureen Hughes (RD)
Monday 5th April : Mass for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday 6th April: Denis Bohan (1st A) Frank O’Keefe (RD)
Wednesday 7th April: John & Mary McGarrigle (A) Joe Malee (RD)
Thursday 8th April: PJ McGrath (RD), Get Well Mass Int
Friday 9th April Intentions Mass, Intentions Mass
Saturday 10th April 6pm: Elizabeth Keegan (Longford ) 1st A. Fintan Byrne (A) Doreen Donaghy (A) Harry & Doreen Hughes (A)
Sunday 11th April 10am: Denis Bohan (1st A) Vincent Bohan (R) James & Ellen Bohan (Rem)
Sunday 11th April 11.30am: Bernie Collins (RD) Nancy Walsh (RD)
We remember the following: Peggy Luttrell, Family & Friends of a Parishioner
Monday 12th April: Mass offered for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday 13th April Fintan Byrne (A) Tom O’Hara
14th, 15th & 16th April: Mass will be offered for the Blessington Easter Mass Card List
May the peace of the Risen Christ be with you always but particularly in this time of fear & uncertainty in our lives. Fr. Páraic McDermott, Fr. Kevin Lyon, Fr Richard Behan, Fr. Noel Campbell, Fr. Micheál Comer, Rev. Leonard Ruddock & Deacon Gerry Malone, Pastoral Worker Áine Egan
EASTER CEREMONIES
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
All Masses & Services via Webcam www.blessingtonparish.ie
Daily Mass at 11am during Easter Week 4th to 8th April. Rosary will not be prayed before Mass during Easter week.
The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday and will re-open on Monday 12th April
SVP Blessington Appeal: Families in our local community are facing mounting financial pressure to put food on the table, pay utility bills, rent and mortgages due to the impact of Covid 19. SVP Blessington is appealing to everyone to assist people in need in your local community. Please give what you can to this very worthy cause by making your donation, payable to SVP Blessington Ulster Bank IBAN: IE36 ULSB 98534015436018 BIC:: ULSB: IE 2D through any financial institution. 100% of all donations goes towards supporting the local community.
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 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 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.
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.”
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!
Lakeside Community Games Virtual Events: Lakeside Community Games are delighted to announce that they are an affiliated area this year & therefore all children living in our area can participate in the National Community Games virtual events which include art, model making, handwriting, recitation, dance, music & singing. All details about these virtual events as well as online entry forms are available on the National Community Games Website www.communitygames.ie Information can also be found on the Lakeside Community Games Facebook Page. Remember: Lakeside Community Games Area includes Blessington, Kilbride, Lacken, Hollywood and Valleymount. Please contact Maura Reid or message the Lakeside Community Games Facebook page with any queries.
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
I’ve learned that just one person saying to me “You’ve made my day” makes MY day!!!
GasHome Plumbing and Heating Summer offer: New Worcester Bosch Gas Boilers Fitted, with 10 year Warranty from €79 per month for 36 months. Call Stephen on 087 906 0894 or 01 458 7884
Tús Programme Job Opportunities in Blessington. County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a number of work placement opportunities in Blessington and surrounding areas. Blessington town and from Hollywood to Manor Kilbride. Roles available in: Caretaking & Maintenance – Administration – Retail Charity – Social Care. While on Tús you can gain valuable work experience and contribute to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year and participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week and are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify for Tús, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. Information: You can self-select for a position with Tús. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.ie
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