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Issue 1336 December 13th 2020
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeTHIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT – GAUDATE – 13th December
The coming of Christ is a message of joy: a joy founded and rooted in God’s love and care for his people, and his promise of an eternal companionship.
Mass Intentions this Week:
Pamela Shortland (RD) Santry Hill
Saturday 6pm: Vivian Daly (A) Carl Nagle (A) Denis Brereton(A) Patrick & Gretta Reidy (Rem) Deceased Mem of the Doyle Family (Rem)
Sunday 10am: Sheila Kearns (1st A) Sharon Jones (1stA) Cathal Gallagher (A) Roseann & John Joseph Moran (A) Terry Bolton(A) Josie Byrne (5th A) Johanna & Denis Jones (R)
We also remember: Bill Smith, Julia Hunt, Catherine & John Devoy, Brian Murphy, Julia Hunt, Deceased Members & Friends of the Howard Family, Deceased Members & Friends of the Patterson Family
Monday: Mass offered for all the Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday Lawrence & Gertrude Kehoe (A) Int Mass, Int Mass, Thanksgiving Mass, Mary & Jimmy Robinson
Wednesday: Thanksgiving Mass, Thanksgiving Mass
Thursday: Joseph McDonald (A), Jimmy Cashman (A)
Friday: Mass offered for all on the Blessington Deceased Mass Card List
On this Sheila Kearns’s 1st Anniversary, the family would like to thank all those who sympathised, attended the wake & funeral, sent mass cards, provided food, floral tributes & supported the family in any way. Thank you to Fr. Paraic & Fr. Jerry Foley who celebrated the mass, & a special thank you to Fr. Paraic who was so kind to Sheila in her final days. Thanks to Tony & Regina for their help & support & to Lorraine for the beautiful singing in the church, also to Sheila’s grandchildren & great grandchildren who took part in the mass. Mass has been offered for your intentions. Sheila’s 1st Anniversary Mass take place in St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride on Sunday 13th Dec at 11am
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December. SVP will be holding their Annual collection at this weekend’s Masses. The funds raised will be spent in the local community helping those who need it most with food, heating & education costs throughout the winter & beyond. People can also donate directly to SVP Blessington through the Parish Office. Many thanks you for your very generous support.
►Daily Mass at 9.30am, Monday to Friday
►Saturday 12th December: Mass at 6pm
►Sunday 13th December: Mass at 10am
►Tuesday 15th December Rosary & Adoration from 7pm to 7.45 pm
All Masses & Services still available via Webcam
Our Churches are open for public Mass. A ticket is required to attend weekend Masses in Church of Our Lady Blessington, available from the Parish Office: 045 865 327. Parish Office from 9am to 1pm – Monday to Friday
Deacon Gerry has created an Online Advent Calendar for adults, older children & teenagers to interact with this Advent. Open a door in the calendar every day for short reflective prayer on the Parish Pastoral Website: www.blessingtonparishes.com
Blessington Parish 2nd Annual CHRISTMAS CRIB EXHIBITION in the Coimín Centre Blessington on December 18th 10am to 4pm, December 19th 11am to 6pm, December 20th 11am to 5pm. Over 100 exhibits of “Cribs from around the World” Some beautiful new additions this year.
St Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto – WIN A PLAYSTATION 5 All you have to do is to have a line in our weekly lotto and you will be entered into a special draw for the PlayStation 5 on the 17th December and you’ll also have a chance to win our Jackpot. To our existing supporters – your support has been amazing throughout the year and we needed that support this year more than ever – thank you! If you want to play an extra line you can do so by logging into your account https://www.ourparishfundraiser.ie/parish/blessington To all our parents, family members, friends, neighbours and the wider community please get involved and support us as the funds raised have a hugely positive impact. Click here to join: https://www.ourparishfundraiser.ie/parish/blessington and please share the link on your social media, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.
St Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto This week’s Jackpot is €3375!! That would cover the Christmas shopping! If you’re not in you can’t win! Text the word Blessington to 51444 or go to www.blessingtonparish.ie This week’s winner is:Rachel McCudden. The numbers drawn this week are: 1, 5, 7, 27
Small Sum of Money Found in a little zipped purse on the path opposite St Mary’s Junior School. Enquiries: School Office 045 865 501 or Parish Office: 045 865 327
Sum of Money Found in Church On Friday 20th November Call Parish Office: 045 865 327
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed – €3 for 1 Bag. €10 for 3 Bags. For collection information phone: John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised for upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.”
Blessington Parish Office WE ARE OPEN 9am to 1.00pm Monday to Friday. You may still call or email if you wish to have someone prayed for at Mass. Email: office@blessington.info Office: 045 865 327 Jean: 087 235 0835 – 9am to 5pm. Blessington Parish Christmas Mass Bouquets, Christmas Cards and other gift items on sale. All items can be ordered over the phone and collected later.
Blessington Library is open. Our usual opening hours apply: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat: 10am – 5pm. Tues/Thurs: 10am – 8.30pm The library is open for browsing and borrowing only. Study spaces & computers are not available at this time.
Gaelscoil na Lochanna- Oíche Oscailte agus Chlárúcháin, 14ú Eanáir 2021. Our Open/Enrolment night for places in school for next Sept is on 14th January 7:30pm by Zoom Webinar. Webinar will be open from 7pm. Please see our website to click and join the Zoom, www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com Enrolment period lasts from 14th Jan to 3th Feb, 2021. We have a new website for parents FAQ about joining a Gaelscoil: www.gsnl.info 087 938 8651 for any enquiries. Fáilte!
Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website: https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-b/
Calling all Local Businesses, Artists & Crafters! Community Pool for West Wicklow are hosting an online Christmas Market and we would like you to be part of it! Every day from early November we will be posting a new video to our social media pages, like an extended Advent Calendar. Each video will showcase a different local business or artist and their products. We hope that our online Christmas Market will help to encourage people to shop local and support local businesses this Christmas. If you think this is something you would like to get involved in, then email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
SUPPORT OUR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES THIS CHRISTMAS: follow our New Instagram page BLESSINGTON BUSINESS WOMEN. A page set up for women in business & also other local businesses in Blessington & surrounding areas to network, connect & support one another. Find out more about all the amazing small businesses we have in our fantastic village from highly talented nail salons, beauty salons, hair salons, make-up artists, eyelash specialists & holistic therapists, our local cafe & health shop. Or introduce yourself to some of the top fitness specialists, nutritionists, dance & yoga studios, photographers & nutritionists. We even have our very own Doula! Take the hassle & stress out of Christmas Shopping this year and help to support our community by treating someone special to a Gift Voucher for some wonderful pampering or buying a gift from one of our many talented businesses.
Senior Line If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, consider phoning Senior Line. A National Confidential Service for Older People. Open every day from 10am -10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen & support. Freefone 1800 80 45 91
Crosscare Appeal for Support this Christmas as their normal food collections have been cancelled. Crosscare is appealing to people to support them online this Advent as they will be unable to hold their annual Parish Food Collection for those most in need. Every December, Crosscare collected thousands of Euros worth of non-perishable foods to restock their foodbanks and support their community cafés. This year, due to Covid 19 restrictions Crosscare will not be able to launch a food collection in the Diocese of Dublin as usual. However, in order to ensure they have adequate supplies, they are asking people to support them by making a donation online to make sure families struggling to cope can have food on the table this Christmas. Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has appealed to priests and parishes to encourage those parishioners who would ordinarily have supported food drives and the unwanted gifts appeal to go on line and make a donation www.crosscare.ie
St Vincent de Paul local number 087 181 1579
LORCAN CLARKE Christmas Trees. Outside Blessington Community College from 1st December to 24th December, 085 121 9449
Furniture for Sale ERCOL Solid Mahogony – 2 Display corner units, Free standing units-bookshelves, display unit, glass cabinet. Excellent condition. Phone: 086 160 9293
CHRISTMAS TREES – Direct from FARM Only €30 to €39 each, Opposite entrance to Slade Valley Golg Club, Brittas. (1 mile off the N81 Blessington Road Brittas or 2 miles off the N7 Saggart) EirCode: D24 TEP6. Phone 087 925 0064
FUNBUGS CHILDCARE CHILDCARE EDUCATORS REQUIRED FULL & PART TIME Requirements: Fetac /QQI Level 6 essential / level 8 an advantage. Ability to work on own Initiative. Fun & Creative Personality with Excellent Communication Skills. Genuine Love of Children. Desirable: First Aid & Manual Handling, Child Protection Training, Awareness of Aistear & Siolta, Experience of working in a Childcare Setting, Suitable applicants please forward your C.V. to Sinéad Tobin, FUNBUGS CHILDCARE, Rathmore, Eadestown, Naas, Co. Kildare. Or via email: Manager@funbugs.ie Phone: 045 862 929
Beautiful, Outdoor Family Photography. By the lake or in the woods. Just in time for Christmas. €120 for full digital package,mRing Jim on 087 6799008Instagram jimschofieldphotography
GasHome – Boiler Servicing and Repairs – RGI Registered. Phone Stephen 087 9060 894
Career Guidance Service for students and parents with experienced qualified guidance counsellor, individual attention Phone Gary: 086 857 4262
Gardening- For Winter Tidying, Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085-1337714
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
Noel Nolan Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
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
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
Blessington Airport Taxi – 087 255 7993 Standard Taxi €77 one way Large 7-Seater €87 one way Call Richard on 087 255 7993 Or email: richardmc.keever@yahoo.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
Paying too much to SKY or UPC? We install & Repair Free to Air and Saorview!! No more bills!! Call Billy: 086 868 0053
German Autoworks – Service Specialist, VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior – Phone: Damian 085 826 0431
COVID-19 Support Lines for Older People ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
Blessington Parish Office Christmas Mass Cards, Christmas Cards & other gift items now on sale. Carol: 045 865 327 9am to 12.30pm Jean: 087 235 0835 9am to 5pm. office@blessington.info
Issue 1335 December 6th 2020
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeSECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 6th December – The message of repentance during this season of Advent is a call to each one of us to look deeply into our lives, to renew and deepen our relationship with God.
Mass Intentions this Week
Georgia Gormally (RD) Manchester , Michael (Mick) Eustace (RD) Manor Kilbride
Saturday 6pm: Micheline & Peter Comey (A) Seamus & Josie Byrne (A)
Sunday 10am: Mary Brennan (1st A) Teresa Byrne (A) Dora Byrne (A)
We also remember: Essie Hanlon, Michael & Irene O’Donnell, Michael & Elizabeth O’Toole
Monday: Mass offered for all the Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday 8th December – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
10am Seamus Joyce (RD) Jim Winters (RD)
8pm Deceased Members of Blessington GAA
Wednesday: Barry O’Donnell (Rem) Jack Thomas (RD)
Thursday: Madelene O’Donnell (A) Peggy O’Conner (RD)
Friday: Michael Malone (RD) Ken Cullen (RD)
►Daily Mass at 9.30am, Monday to Friday
►Saturday 5th December: Mass at 6pm
►Sunday 6th December: Mass at 10am
►Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday 8th December – Mass Times:
10.00am & 8.00pm in Blessington ***
10.00am in Crosschapel
11.00am in Manor Kilbride
11.15am in Valleymount
***►Rosary & Adoration from 7pm to 7.45 pm (followed by the Holy Day Mass at 8pm)
►The Parish Office will remain closed for the Holy Day
Our Churches have re-opened for public Mass. A ticket is required to attend weekend Masses in Church of Our Lady Blessington, available from the Parish Office: 045 865 327. Parish Office from 9am to 1pm – Monday to Friday. A ticket will also be needed for the 8pm Mass on Tuesday 8th December, Holy Day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Join with Fr. Richard & Fr. Joe for evening prayer via Zoom Each Wednesday at 7.30pm. Log on to http://www.blessingtonparishes.com and click on the Zoom button. If you have any difficulty logging in, please contact us at info@blessingtonparishes.com
A Message from St Vincent de Paul: Please support the SVP Collection next weekend Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December. The funds raised will be spent in the local community helping those who need it most with food, heating and education costs throughout the winter and beyond. We rely almost entirely on the support of our generous parishioners. Your donation will make all the difference. Donations can be made by dropping your donation in an envelope marked SVP Blessington to the Parish Office or by making a lodgement to Ulster Bank Blessington A/c: 15436018, S/c: 985340 YOUR SUPPORT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED, All donations will be acknowledged where details are supplied.
The Annual Senior Citizens Draw which is held in Hennessys Public House is cancelled due to Covid. We would like to wish all our supporters & sponsors a very happy & safe Christmas & New Year. We will see you all in 2021. Tom, John, Barry, Tara Karen, Edel, Lilly, Bernadette and Geraldine.
Small Sum of Money Found in a little zipped purse on the path opposite St Mary’s Junior School. Enquiries: School Office 045 865 501 or Parish Office: 045 865 327
Sum of Money Found in Church On Friday 20th November Call Parish Office: 045 865 327
Good Dry Kindling for Sale at Blessington Men’s Shed – €3 for 1 Bag. €10 for 3 Bags. For collection information phone: John Flynn at 087 297 7678. All money raised for upkeep of Shed during these difficult times.”
Blessington Parish Office WE ARE OPEN 9am to 1.00pm Monday to Friday. You may still call or email if you wish to have someone prayed for at Mass. Email: office@blessington.info Office: 045 865 327 Jean: 087 235 0835 – 9am to 5pm. Blessington Parish Christmas Mass Bouquets, Christmas Cards and other gift items on sale. All items can be ordered over the phone and collected later.
Winners of Valleymount & Lacken Parish Members Draw for November – Seamus Doyle, Jane Broe, Breda O’Brien, John Holmes, Mary Fitzpatrick. The FINAL DRAW will be held in Valleymount Church after 11.15am Mass on Sunday December 13th
The Annual Senior Citizens Draw which is held in Hennessys Public House is cancelled due to Covid. We would like to wish all our supporters & sponsors a very happy & safe Christmas & New Year. We will see you all in 2021. Tom, John, Barry, Tara Karen, Edel, Lilly, Bernadette and Geraldine.
Blessington Library has re-opened under Level 3 of the Plan for Living with Covid-19. Our usual opening hours apply: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat: 10am – 5pm. Tues/Thurs: 10am – 8.30pm The library is open for browsing and borrowing only. Study spaces & computers are not available at this time.
Gaelscoil na Lochanna- Oíche Oscailte agus Chlárúcháin, 14ú Eanáir 2021. Our Open/Enrolment night for places in school for next Sept is on 14th January 7:30pm by Zoom Webinar. Webinar will be open from 7pm. Please see our website to click and join the Zoom, www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com Enrolment period lasts from 14th Jan to 3th Feb, 2021. We have a new website for parents FAQ about joining a Gaelscoil: www.gsnl.info 087 938 8651 for any enquiries. Fáilte!
Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website: https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-a/
Home sharing Give a Little Time- Make A Big Difference have you the time to offer breaks to an adult with an intellectual disability in your home for mid-week and weekend overnight BREAKS? You don’t need a qualification, just energy, commitment & the desire to support a person with a disability in your community. Information & support are PROVIDED, & you will be paid an allowance. If you are interested in hosting, please contact: Jennifer Alfa Ogbaje, Social Worker, KARE, Mc Mahon Centre, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. Email; Jennifer.alfaogbaje@kare.ie 45 480 200 or 087 720 6779
Calling all Local Businesses, Artists & Crafters! Community Pool for West Wicklow are hosting an online Christmas Market and we would like you to be part of it! Every day from early November we will be posting a new video to our social media pages, like an extended Advent Calendar. Each video will showcase a different local business or artist and their products. We hope that our online Christmas Market will help to encourage people to shop local and support local businesses this Christmas. If you think this is something you would like to get involved in, then email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
SUPPORT OUR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES THIS CHRISTMAS: follow our New Instagram page BLESSINGTON BUSINESS WOMEN. A page set up for women in business & also other local businesses in Blessington & surrounding areas to network, connect & support one another. Find out more about all the amazing small businesses we have in our fantastic village from highly talented nail salons, beauty salons, hair salons, make-up artists, eyelash specialists & holistic therapists, our local cafe & health shop. Or introduce yourself to some of the top fitness specialists, nutritionists, dance & yoga studios, photographers & nutritionists. We even have our very own Doula! Take the hassle & stress out of Christmas Shopping this year and help to support our community by treating someone special to a Gift Voucher for some wonderful pampering or buying a gift from one of our many talented businesses.
Senior Line If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, consider phoning Senior Line. A National Confidential Service for Older People. Open every day from 10am -10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen & support. Freefone 1800 80 45 91
Crosscare Appeal for Support this Christmas as their normal food collections have been cancelled. Crosscare is appealing to people to support them online this Advent as they will be unable to hold their annual Parish Food Collection for those most in need. Every December, Crosscare collected thousands of Euros worth of non-perishable foods to restock their foodbanks and support their community cafés. This year, due to Covid 19 restrictions Crosscare will not be able to launch a food collection in the Diocese of Dublin as usual. However, in order to ensure they have adequate supplies, they are asking people to support them by making a donation online to make sure families struggling to cope can have food on the table this Christmas. Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has appealed to priests and parishes to encourage those parishioners who would ordinarily have supported food drives and the unwanted gifts appeal to go on line and make a donation www.crosscare.ie
St Vincent de Paul local number 087 181 1579
LORCAN CLARKE Christmas Trees. Outside Blessington Community College from 1st December to 24th December, 085 121 9449
Flowers by Enda has moved…. just down the road beside SuperValu – OPENING Friday 4th December. 045 851 000 or 083 002 0088
CHRISTMAS TREES – Direct from FARM Only €30 to €39 each, Opposite entrance to Slade Valley Golg Club, Brittas. (1 mile off the N81 Blessington Road Brittas or 2 miles off the N7 Saggart) EirCode: D24 TEP6. Phone 087 925 0064
MARTIN CRAUL & CO, STATUTORY AUDITORS, Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisors – NOW AT: Block One, Unit 1F, Blessington Business Park, W91 XT18 (near Fire Station). 045 891 505 or 045 891 507 087 279 1325 (Martin) mcraulco@gmail.com Delivery Box 1 in lobby, letterbox 2 Millbank still in use.
FUNBUGS CHILDCARE CHILDCARE EDUCATORS REQUIRED FULL & PART TIME Requirements: Fetac /QQI Level 6 essential / level 8 an advantage. Ability to work on own Initiative. Fun & Creative Personality with Excellent Communication Skills. Genuine Love of Children. Desirable: First Aid & Manual Handling, Child Protection Training, Awareness of Aistear & Siolta, Experience of working in a Childcare Setting, Suitable applicants please forward your C.V. to Sinéad Tobin, FUNBUGS CHILDCARE, Rathmore, Eadestown, Naas, Co. Kildare. Or via email: Manager@funbugs.ie Phone: 045 862 929
Wanted – Teaching Council Registered Teacher/s for Leaving Cert student for DES approved 10 hrs of Home/Online Tuition. Subjects include Maths, Biology, Business & Home Economics. Phone 087 952 4659
Beautiful, Outdoor Family Photography. By the lake or in the woods. Just in time for Christmas. €120 for full digital package,mRing Jim on 087 6799008Instagram jimschofieldphotography
GasHome – Boiler Servicing and Repairs – RGI Registered. Phone Stephen 087 9060 894
Career Guidance Service for students and parents with experienced qualified guidance counsellor, individual attention Phone Gary: 086 857 4262
Gardening- For Winter Tidying, Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085-1337714
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
Noel Nolan Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
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
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
Blessington Airport Taxi – 087 255 7993 Standard Taxi €77 one way Large 7-Seater €87 one way Call Richard on 087 255 7993 Or email: richardmc.keever@yahoo.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
Paying too much to SKY or UPC? We install & Repair Free to Air and Saorview!! No more bills!! Call Billy: 086 868 0053
German Autoworks – Service Specialist, VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior – Phone: Damian 085 826 0431
COVID-19 Support Lines for Older People ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
Blessington Parish Office Christmas Mass Cards, Christmas Cards & other gift items now on sale. Carol: 045 865 327 9am to 12.30pm Jean: 087 235 0835 9am to 5pm. office@blessington.info
Issue 1334 November 29th 2020
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeDeacon Gerry has created an Online Advent Calendar for adults, older children & teenagers to interact with this Advent. Open a door in the calendar every day for short reflective prayer beginning on Sunday 29th November on the Parish Pastoral Website: www.blessingtonparishes.com
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 29th November 2020 Advent is a reminder that our life on earth is a preparation for the life of eternity in heaven, and that we wait for the coming of Christ to take us home.
Mass Intentions this Week
Rachel Furey (RD) Kill Dolores Keogh (RD) Donaghmede
Saturday 6pm: Elanor Noonan (A) Daniel Murphy (A)
Sunday 10am: Rosemary Elliott (A) Sheila Walsh (1st A)
We also remember: Edith McInerny, Patrick & Josephine Farrington, Jim & Kathleen Hamilton, Christy Toomey, Molly White, Camillus Balfe, Liz McGinnity, Patsy Kavanagh, Kathleen & Rory Hayden
Monday: Mass offered for all the Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Get Well Mass, Get Well Mass
Wednesday: Frances Miller (RD) Anne Hayes (RD)
Thursday: Thanksgiving Mass, Deceased Intention Mass
Friday: 1st Friday of the Month, Masses offered for all whose names are on the November List of the Dead
All Masses & Services via Webcam www.blessingtonparish.ie
►Daily Mass at 9.30am, Monday to Friday please join us in prayer for the rosary at 9am
►Saturday 28th November 2020: Mass at 6pm
►Sunday 29th November 2020 Mass at 10am
►Thursday 3rd December: Holy Hour / Benediction with Deacon Gerry at 7.30pm in Blessington Church
►Friday 4th December – 1st Friday: Masses offered for all whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead. Padre Pio Mass will take place at 8pm, Church of Our Lady Blessington.
November List of the Dead Envelopes still available in Blessington, Manor Kilbride, & Valleymount Churches. They can be returned to Blessington Parish Office. Masses offered on the 1st Friday of every month.
Join with Fr. Richard & Fr. Joe, in evening prayer via Zoom Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 7.30pm. Log on to http://www.blessingtonparishes.com and click on the Zoom button. If you have any difficulty logging in, please contact us at info@blessingtonparishes.com
Financial Support for the Parish – Blessington, Crosschapel, Manor Kilbride, Valleymount & Lacken. During this time, you can make donations to support all our Churches via the DONATE BUTTON on the parish website www.blessingtonparish.ie All SHRINE MONEY remains in the parish Donations through the black PDF BOXES in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish. We are very grateful for your ongoing support. Support for our Diocese through the 1st & 2nd collections may also be made via the DONATE BUTTON on our website. The 1st collection goes to towards the support of the parish. The 2nd collection goes to the Diocese. There are also envelopes available in all Churches for these donations.
Blessington Parish Office will remain closed to the public during the current restrictions. Please call or email if you wish to have someone prayed for at Mass. Blessington Parish Christmas Mass Bouquets, Christmas Cards and other gift items now on sale. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 – 9am to 12.30pm Jean: 087 235 0835 – 9am to 5pm Call or email for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, Baptisms, Weddings & General Enquiries. All items can be collected…………
SAINT VINCENT de PAUL BLESSINGTON – URGENT APPEAL – Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions SVP Blessington could not carry out their regular annual fundraising activities to raise much needed funds to service the people & families in hardship in the local community of Blessington, Valleymount, Lacken, Ballyknockan, Manor Kilbride & the surrounding areas. SVP Blessington is appealing to the community to give what you can to help families in need during this critical time. Your donation will make all the difference. Donations can be made by dropping your donation in an envelope marked SVP Blessington to the Parish Office or by making a lodgement to Ulster Bank Blessington A/c: 15436018, S/c: 985340 All donations will be acknowledged where details are supplied. YOUR SUPPORT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED
Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website: https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-a/
CROSSCARE Annual collection. Times are difficult for everyone at the moment particularly the most vulnerable people in our community. As the need for people to access our services increase, we are finding it more difficult to keep our stock at a level that can cope with the demand. Donations of new toiletry products and in their original packaging may be dropped into: Community Food Bank, Fortunestown Rd, Tallaght, Church of St Thomas the Apostle on Wed 9th & Wed 16th Dec from 1pm to 2pm Please contact vcummins@crosscare.ie if you need to make an alternative drop off arrangement. If you wish to support the work of Crosscare at this difficult time for those most in need in our Diocese, please remember you can donate on line at www.dublindiocese.ie
Home sharing – Give a Little Time- Make A Big Difference. have you the time to offer breaks to an adult with an intellectual disability in your home for mid-week and weekend overnight BREAKS? You don’t need a qualification, just energy, commitment & the desire to support a person with a disability in your community. Information & support are PROVIDED, & you will be paid an allowance. If you are interested in hosting, please contact: Jennifer Alfa Ogbaje, Social Worker, KARE, Mc Mahon Centre, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. Email; Jennifer.alfaogbaje@kare.ie 045 480 200 or 087 720 6779
Virtual Book Launch on December 30th A book of daily reflections for Advent – “News Too Good to Keep” by Gerard Gallagher to get your link to the event, email events@veritas.ie Let’s try to offer new hope as we begin a new Church year. To get a copy of the book – use this link – https://www.veritasbooksonline.com/advent-news-too-good-to-keep-9781847309792-46126/ Or Call Veritas Books (01) 878 8177
St. Joseph’s National School Valleymount are now taking applications for Junior Infants starting September 2021. Phone the office at 045-867289 or email valleymountns@gmail.comm for enrolment forms. Closing date for applications – November 30th, 2020
Lacken Naíonra NOW ENROLLING. Emphasis is on the holistic development of pre-school children through outdoor activity. ECCE and NCS approved. Enquiries to lackenschool@eircom.net or phone 045 865086
Lacken National School has places available in the Early Intervention Class. Enquiries to lackenschool@eircom.net or phone 045 865086
Blessington Lights up for Christmas 2020 Your Community needs your help!! We are looking for each household to make a small donation to ensure we can light up our Christmas Tree and Streetlights this December. We need to raise €4,500. Nobody wants to drive down the Main Street in Darkness this December. We need plenty of Christmas cheer. Come on Blessington Community, dig deep!! Donation Buckets in McGreals, The Credit Union and Wonkas, alternatively, please donate via www.gofundme.com/blessington-lights-up
Calling all Local Businesses, Artists & Crafters! Community Pool for West Wicklow are hosting an online Christmas Market and we would like you to be part of it! Every day from early November we will be posting a new video to our social media pages, like an extended Advent Calendar. Each video will showcase a different local business or artist and their products. We hope that our online Christmas Market will help to encourage people to shop local and support local businesses this Christmas. If you think this is something you would like to get involved in, then email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
Community Pool for West Wicklow have taken our Christmas Market online this year! Join us every day when we will showcase a new local business or artist and help you to shop local and support local businesses this Christmas! Videos can be viewed on our Facebook page @PoolforWestWicklow Instagram @westwicklowpool Twitter @poolforWestWic1 and on our brand new You Tube Channel https://tinyurl.com/CPWWYouTube Christmas will be a little different this year, but we can still spread a bit of magic & cheer!
SUPPORT OUR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES THIS CHRISTMAS: follow our New Instagram page BLESSINGTON BUSINESS WOMEN. A page set up for women in business & also other local businesses in Blessington & surrounding areas to network, connect & support one another. Find out more about all the amazing small businesses we have in our fantastic village from highly talented nail salons, beauty salons, hair salons, make-up artists, eyelash specialists & holistic therapists, our local cafe & health shop. Or introduce yourself to some of the top fitness specialists, nutritionists, dance & yoga studios, photographers & nutritionists. We even have our very own Doula! Take the hassle & stress out of Christmas Shopping this year and help to support our community by treating someone special to a Gift Voucher for some wonderful pampering or buying a gift from one of our many talented businesses.
Senior Line If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, consider phoning Senior Line. A National Confidential Service for Older People. Open every day from 10am -10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen & support. Freefone 1800 80 45 91
St Vincent de Paul local number 087 181 1579
Flowers by Enda has moved…. just down the road beside SuperValu – OPENING Friday 4th December. 045 851 000 or 083 002 0088
BLESSINGTON LAKES GARDEN CENTRE – Christmas trees now in. We have trees from 3 foot to 14 foot all non-shed. We have a limited supply of 10 to 14 foot so order early. Also, small Christmas trees in pots to plant out after or keep for next year. Free delivery for OAPS OPEN EVERY DAY 9am to 5.30pm UNTIL THE 24th DEC 045 865 403 or 087 931 9111 check out Facebook for more.
MARTIN CRAUL & CO, STATUTORY AUDITORS, Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisors – NOW AT: Block One, Unit 1F, Blessington Business Park, W91 XT18 (near Fire Station). 045 891 505 or 045 891 507 087 279 1325 (Martin) mcraulco@gmail.com Delivery Box 1 in lobby, letterbox 2 Millbank still in use.
Wanted – Teaching Council Registered Teacher/s for Leaving Cert student for DES approved 10 hrs of Home/Online Tuition. Subjects include Maths, Biology, Business & Home Economics. Phone 087 952 4659
Beautiful, Outdoor Family Photography. By the lake or in the woods. Just in time for Christmas. €120 for full digital package,mRing Jim on 087 6799008Instagram jimschofieldphotography
Junior Office Administrator with experience is currently looking for work. Phone Orla 087 3190779
GasHome – Boiler Servicing and Repairs – RGI Registered. Phone Stephen 087 9060 894
Career Guidance Service for students and parents with experienced qualified guidance counsellor, individual attention Phone Gary: 086 857 4262
Gardening- For Winter Tidying, Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085-1337714
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
Noel Nolan Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
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
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
Blessington Airport Taxi – 087 255 7993 Standard Taxi €77 one way Large 7-Seater €87 one way Call Richard on 087 255 7993 Or email: richardmc.keever@yahoo.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
Paying too much to SKY or UPC? We install & Repair Free to Air and Saorview!! No more bills!! Call Billy: 086 868 0053
German Autoworks – Service Specialist, VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior – Phone: Damian 085 826 0431
COVID-19 Support Lines for Older People ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
Blessington Parish Office Christmas Mass Cards, Christmas Cards & other gift items now on sale. Carol: 045 865 327 9am to 12.30pm Jean: 087 235 0835 9am to 5pm. office@blessington.info
Issue 1333 November 22nd 2020
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeOUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE 22nd November 2020
Jesus’ kingship is the kingship of one who is dedicated to his Father. He lives and dies for the truth. In his death and resurrection he is enthroned in the glory of his Father. This is the kingship we celebrate: one who has passed through the worst of human life to a life and joy that is eternal.
Mass Intentions this Week – Mai Heneghan (Mayo), Pamela Shortland (Santry Hill) Margaret O’Toole
Saturday 6pm: Michelle Pender (1st ) Elizabeth Coogan (1st A) Helen Dardis & deceased members of Dardis Family
Sunday 10am: Elizabeth Dunne (1st A) Shay Duffy (1st A) Mary & Matthew Lennon, Michael & Ann Mary Norton (Rem) Larry Lennon (Birthday Remembrance) Deceased Members of Norton Family
We also remember: Bridie Coughlan (A) Liz McGinnity (A) Myles & Hannah Wilson
Monday: Mass offered for all the Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Bridie Coughlan (A) Betty Collins (RD)
Wednesday: Sharon O’Brien (Birthday Remembrance) Liz McGinnity (A) Get Well Intentions Mass
Thursday: Maureen Cooney (RD) Owen McGovern (RD)
Friday: Mass offered for all on the Blessington Deceased Mass Card List
All Masses & Services via Webcam www.blessingtonparish.ie
►Daily Mass at 9.30am, Monday to Friday please join us in prayer for the rosary at 9am
►Saturday 21st November 2020: Mass at 6.00pm
►Sunday 22nd November 2020 Mass at 10am
The family of the late Michelle Pender of Lake View, wish to acknowledge the huge expression of sympathy & kindness shown to the family. on our very sad loss of Michelle. We are truly grateful to our extended family, neighbours & friends for their continued emotional support, which has given the family great strength & comfort during our time of grief. For the cards, Mass intentions & charitable donations, please accept our heartfelt thanks. A special thank you to the staff of Naas Hospital, Fr. Behan, Tony & Regina Clarke for their sensitive handling of Michelle’s funeral arrangements. Mass will be offered for your Intentions. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam, Eileen and Tommie & Family.
On this, the first Anniversary of Elizabeth Coogan, John Coogan & family would like to thank all the Doctors & Nurses in Naas hospital for taking such great care of her during her final illness, we would like to thank the Byrne & Coogan families for all the support they gave & continue to give since her passing. Thank you to all who came to her wake & funeral to sympathise with us, it meant a great deal to us to see so many neighbours, family & friends, to those who gave Mass cards, flowers etc It was greatly appreciated. We would especially like to thank Tony & Regina Clarke for the dignity & respect they showed Elizabeth & our family, also thank you to Fr Richard for a lovely funeral mass. Thanks to Enda Carmody for the beautiful flower arrangement & also to Lorraine Willoughby for her wonderful singing. A mass will be offered up for you all. John Coogan & family.
November List of the Dead – Envelopes available in Blessington, Manor Kilbride, & Valleymount Churches. They can be returned to Blessington Parish Office. Masses offered on the 1st Friday of every month throughout the year.
November Remembrance Mass – The candles we lit for our Parishioners who died in the past year during our November Mass are available for collection from the back of the Church. Perhaps a neighbour or friend could collect one and drop it off.
Join with Fr. Richard & Fr. Joe, in evening prayer via Zoom Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 7.30pm. Log on to http://www.blessingtonparishes.com and click on the Zoom button. If you have any difficulty logging in, please contact us at info@blessingtonparishes.com
Financial Support for the Parish – Blessington, Crosschapel, Manor Kilbride, Valleymount & Lacken. During this time, you can make donations to support all our Churches via the DONATE BUTTON on the parish website www.blessingtonparish.ie All SHRINE MONEY remains in the parish Donations through the black PDF BOXES in Blessington Church also go towards the running of the parish. We are very grateful for your ongoing support. Support for our Diocese through the 1st & 2nd collections may also be made via the DONATE BUTTON on our website. The 1st collection goes to towards the support of the parish. The 2nd collection goes to the Diocese. There are also envelopes available in all Churches for these donations.
Blessington Parish Office will remain closed to the public during the current restrictions. Please call or email if you wish to have someone prayed for at Mass. Blessington Parish Christmas Mass Bouquets, Christmas Cards and other gift items now on sale. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 – 9am to 12.30pm Jean: 087 235 0835 – 9am to 5pm Call or email for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, Baptisms, Weddings & General Enquiries. All items can be collected…………
SAINT VINCENT de PAUL BLESSINGTON – URGENT APPEAL – Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions SVP Blessington could not carry out their regular annual fundraising activities to raise much needed funds to service the people & families in hardship in the local community of Blessington, Valleymount, Lacken, Ballyknockan, Manor Kilbride & the surrounding areas. SVP Blessington is appealing to the community to give what you can to help families in need during this critical time. Your donation will make all the difference. Donations can be made by dropping your donation in an envelope marked SVP Blessington to the Parish Office or by making a lodgement to Ulster Bank Blessington A/c: 15436018, S/c: 985340 All donations will be acknowledged where details are supplied. YOUR SUPPORT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED
Collection for the Capuchin Day Centre for the Homeless. Saturday 21st November – Lakeshore Striders A.C Annual Charity Collection for the Capuchin Day Centre for the Homeless will take place on Saturday 21st November at the back entrance to SuperValu, Blessington from 12pm to 3pm (NOTE new collection point) Items requested by the centre include toiletries (shampoo, shower gel, deodorant, razors, toothpaste, tooth brushes, etc), nappies, baby food & formula, hats, socks, gloves, scarves as well as canned foods such as beans, peas, fruit etc. Please note the centre does not require sleeping bags this year. Cash donations also accepted on the day. For further information please email lakeshorestriders@gmail.com or call Edel on 087 961 8337
Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website: https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-a/
2021 SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
St Marys Junior N.S. Parents with children for junior infants starting in September 2021 please submit an application form by 20th November 2020. Forms are available for downloading by clicking on the Parent Info tab on our website: www.stmarysjns.weebly.com Pre-printed copies of the form can be picked up from school reception. Completed forms may be emailed to the school office: bsec@live.ie or posted to St Marys JNS, Main Street, Blessington W91YN0P. If you have any questions or require an application form by post, please phone the school office 045 865 501.Go raibh míle maith agat.
St. Joseph’s National School Valleymount are now taking applications for Junior Infants starting September 2021. Phone the office at 045-867289 or email valleymountns@gmail.comm for enrolment forms. Closing date for applications – November 30th, 2020
Lacken Naíonra NOW ENROLLING. Emphasis is on the holistic development of pre-school children through outdoor activity. ECCE and NCS approved. Enquiries to lackenschool@eircom.net or phone 045 865086
Lacken National School has places available in the Early Intervention Class. Enquiries to lackenschool@eircom.net or phone 045 865086
Blessington Lights up for Christmas 2020 Your Community needs your help!! We are looking for each household to make a small donation to ensure we can light up our Christmas Tree and Streetlights this December. We need to raise €4,500. Nobody wants to drive down the Main Street in Darkness this December. We need plenty of Christmas cheer. Come on Blessington Community, dig deep!! Donation Buckets in McGreals, The Credit Union and Wonkas, alternatively, please donate via www.gofundme.com/blessington-lights-up
Calling all Local Businesses, Artists & Crafters! Community Pool for West Wicklow are hosting an online Christmas Market and we would like you to be part of it! Every day from early November we will be posting a new video to our social media pages, like an extended Advent Calendar. Each video will showcase a different local business or artist and their products. We hope that our online Christmas Market will help to encourage people to shop local and support local businesses this Christmas. If you think this is something you would like to get involved in, then email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
Community Pool for West Wicklow have taken our Christmas Market online this year! Join us every day when we will showcase a new local business or artist and help you to shop local and support local businesses this Christmas! Videos can be viewed on our Facebook page @PoolforWestWicklow Instagram @westwicklowpool Twitter @poolforWestWic1 and on our brand new You Tube Channel https://tinyurl.com/CPWWYouTube Christmas will be a little different this year, but we can still spread a bit of magic & cheer!
SUPPORT OUR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES THIS CHRISTMAS: follow our New Instagram page BLESSINGTON BUSINESS WOMEN. A page set up for women in business & also other local businesses in Blessington & surrounding areas to network, connect & support one another. Find out more about all the amazing small businesses we have in our fantastic village from highly talented nail salons, beauty salons, hair salons, make-up artists, eyelash specialists & holistic therapists, our local cafe & health shop. Or introduce yourself to some of the top fitness specialists, nutritionists, dance & yoga studios, photographers & nutritionists. We even have our very own Doula! Take the hassle & stress out of Christmas Shopping this year and help to support our community by treating someone special to a Gift Voucher for some wonderful pampering or buying a gift from one of our many talented businesses.
Senior Line If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, consider phoning Senior Line. A National Confidential Service for Older People. Open every day from 10am -10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen & support. Freefone 1800 80 45 91
St Vincent de Paul local number 087 181 1579
Wanted – Teaching Council Registered Teacher/s for Leaving Cert student for DES approved 10 hrs of Home/Online Tuition. Subjects include Maths, Biology, Business & Home Economics. Phone 087 952 4659
Beautiful, Outdoor Family Photography. By the lake or in the woods. Just in time for Christmas. €120 for full digital package,mRing Jim on 087 6799008Instagram jimschofieldphotography
Martin Craul & Co, Statutory Auditors, Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisors, Now at: Block One, Unit 1F, Blessington Business Park, W91 XT18 (near Fire Station). 045 891 505 or 045 891 507 (unchanged) 087 279 1325 (Martin) mcraulco@gmail.comm (Post Box 1) Any data to 2 Millbank still in order.
Junior Office Administrator with experience is currently looking for work. Phone Orla 087 3190779
GasHome – Boiler Servicing and Repairs – RGI Registered. Phone Stephen 087 9060 894
Career Guidance Service for students and parents with experienced qualified guidance counsellor, individual attention Phone Gary: 086 857 4262
Gardening- For Winter Tidying, Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Fruit Tree pruning, Painting etc Phone Mark 085-1337714
McGreal’s Hearing Centre – Our Clinical Audiologist & Rehabilitation Specialist, Justine Rae, is based at our Main Street Pharmacy in Blessington. To book a hearing test phone 1890 92 92 59 or visit mcgreals.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
Noel Nolan Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
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
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
Castle Canine Cuts – Dog Grooming Service. Clipping, Trimming, Shampooing for all Breeds. Nail and ear care included. Appointments Monday-Saturday. Contact Gillian on 087 764 1911 castlecanincuts@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
Talbot Chimneys Ltd – Family Run Business Since 1978, Insurance Claims Handled, Chimney Repairs / Reline / Rebuild, CCTv Surveys, Chimney Cleaning, Descaling of Soot & Tar Build Up, Fully Insured, No Call-Out Charge for OAPs on Mention of this Ad. Freephone 1800 406 700, Office 045 850 957 www.talbotchimneys.ie
Blessington Airport Taxi – 087 255 7993 Standard Taxi €77 one way Large 7-Seater €87 one way Call Richard on 087 255 7993 Or email: richardmc.keever@yahoo.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
Paying too much to SKY or UPC? We install & Repair Free to Air and Saorview!! No more bills!! Call Billy: 086 868 0053
German Autoworks – Service Specialist, VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior – Phone: Damian 085 826 0431
COVID-19 Support Lines for Older People ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
Blessington Parish Office Christmas Mass Cards, Christmas Cards & other gift items now on sale. Carol: 045 865 327 9am to 12.30pm Jean: 087 235 0835 9am to 5pm. office@blessington.info