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Issue 1319 August 16th 2020
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeSaturday 15th August, Feast of the Assumption Holy Day Mass at 10am in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 16th August 2020
The gift of Jesus in the Eucharist is a promise of his company forever in heaven. We share in his life now, and after our death in a new and different way. This is the joy and certainty of our faith.
Somehow or other Jesus was surprised by the mother’s faith when she asked for her daughter to be healed. He said he had come at this point in time only for ‘the lost sheep of the house of Israel’, as if he had enough to do in dealing with them. Her persistence won her the attention of Jesus as he realised that she too had great faith. Can we say that Jesus was surprised by the mother? And that he changed his mind, and realised that the time had come for him to go to the Gentiles? Our first reading has God bringing foreigners to his mountain, welcoming them all to his house of prayer.
There is a lesson here for welcoming our migrants and refugees. Also, a message to look beyond what we see at first when we meet people. We change our minds when we hear a person’s story or know the difficulties and the joys of their life. We change our mind about groups of people when we hear their backgrounds and see what we have in common.
In his message for the World Day for the Sick (February, 2020) Pope Francis says “Christ’s words of solidarity, comfort and hope, are for the very many simple people, the poor, the sick, sinners, those who are marginalized by the burden of the law and the oppressive social system.” Lord may your kingdom of compassion and of hope come among us.
Donal Neary SJ, Editor Sacred Heart Messenger
Mass Intentions this Week – Douglas Shirran (RD) Sandybanks
Saturday 6pm: Michael & Mary Dunne (A) Thomas & Lian Dunne (A) Maureen Dunne (A)
Sunday 10am: Christy Dempsey (A) Robert Kinsella (RD)
We also Remember the following: Christina O’Donnell
Monday: Mass offered for all the Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Peter McNabb (RD) Rita Flynn (RD)
Wednesday: Mary McGuinness (RD) Kay Ryan (RD)
Thursday: Wedding Anniversary Mass, Special Intentions, Thanksgiving Mass
Friday: Ellen Tully (RD) Marie Farrell (RD)
Due to the extended Covid-19 Restrictions for Kildare, Crosschapel, Eadestown & Kilteel Churches will remain closed until further notice
Adoration & Rosary will take place every Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. If you are unable to come to the Church, you can join us via webcam on blessingtonparish.ie
We don’t have missalettes at Mass at the moment but Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website: https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-a/
Lacken-Kilbride Juvenile GAA Club – SEEKING PLAYERS for new Juvenile members from Under 7’s upwards (5 years old & upwards). Especially at Under 11’s, for boys & girls (players born in 2009, 2010 or 2011). And up to Under 14’s girls. Training is every Monday at 6.30pm in Kilbride & most Wednesday’s at 6.30pm. Any enquiries you can contact Diarmuid Haughian direct on 086 3113 443 or Joeann Gahan on 086 845 0247 or Donal Gahan on 087 979 2354. Or just turn up at training & speak to one of the coaches in order to get registered. Everyone is welcome at all levels.
St. Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot next week €2575 sign up for €2 per week on parish website
St Vincent de Paul local number: 087 181 1579
A New Pilgrimage on Lough Derg’s Lakeshore – Walk & Pray in the Lough Derg Tradition on 16th, 18th, 22nd, 26th & 30th August. At times in the 1600’s & 1700’s when Station Island was closed by the Penal Laws, pilgrims undertook a form of pilgrimage on the lough shore. Walk in their footsteps. Contact 071 9861518 or info@loughderg.org for details. Numbers limited. Booking essential.
Saturday & Sunday Masses in Blessington- Due to the extended restrictions on numbers allowed to gather indoors we will continue to issue tickets for weekend Masses: 6pm Mass on Saturday & 10am Mass on Sunday in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Tickets must be collected in the Parish Office between 9am & 12.30pm Mon to Fri – 045 865 327
Courses in the Further Education and Training Centre Blessington. Are you considering doing a course, changing your career? Do you need Guidance? Here at Blessington Further Education and Training Centre we provide a free, professional, impartial career guidance and information service to all adults. For further information on upcoming courses or changing your career please contact our Guidance Service, Irene Hayden on 086 806 1569 or irenehayden@kwetb.ie or contact Karen Townsend on 086 850 3833 or karentownsend@kwetb.ie
Cruthú Gallery at Russborough – Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 12 noon. Our members have been very creative during the lockdown so we will start posting soon some exciting new art pieces that will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you soon and please remember to mind the social distancing rules. www.cruthu.ie or contact us at cruthuart@gmail.com
The Parish Office Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9am to 12.30pm for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries. Email: office@blessington.info Carol: 045 865 327 – 9am to 12.30pm. Jean: 087 235 0835 – 9am to 5pm. Please observe social distance & please use hand sanitiser when entering & leaving
BEIRUT EMERGENCY APPEAL https://www.trocaire.org/
Monthly Envelopes for August are now due, they may be dropped into the PDF Boxes in the Church, the post-box or into Parish Office. Many thanks to all who are making a special effort to return their envelopes this time it is greatly appreciated.
This is an unprecedented time, it’s time for unprecedented kindness
NEWSLETTER ADS
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CARETAKER Blessington Soccer Club Ref: CES 2152799 closing date August 24th
HANDYMAN VARIOUS PROJECTS Ref: CES 2152797 closing date August 17th
TOURIST OFFICE ASSISTANT Ref: 2152798 closing date August 24th For further information, please contact Martin Cahill on 045 891 348 or email on bessanddistce@gmail.com Please note the candidates must be in receipt of social welfare payment for at least 12 months.
Painter & Decorator Interior & Exterior – Phone: Damian 085 826 0431
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
Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on 087 9916791 or 087 7440729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie
Happy Faces Pre School Blessington Situated in the Further Education Centre (old Tech) is a fun, stimulating & welcoming environment with a curriculum focusing on the best care & education for your child. Our staff are highly trained within the childcare sector, child led & Montessori methods of learning & development, limited ECCE & part time places available for Sept 2020. Find us on Facebook or email us happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie for more information
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
Newsletter Advertising Rates For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Final cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office or by bank transfer. Office open from 9am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday
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
Paying too much to SKY or UPC? We install & Repair Free to Air and Saorview!! No more bills!! Call Billy: 086 868 0053
Noel Nolan Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel Call 087 286 3997
www.germanautoworks.ie
Wicklow Partnership on behalf of Wicklow Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) has asked The Entrepreneurs Academy to recruit & engage with 40 Wicklow Rural Youth members (age 18-35), with an interest in starting up a social enterprise or in early design stage. Our Social Enterprise Climb Programme is a 15 week part time course aimed to help participants develop practical entrepreneurial skills in Social Enterprise. Participants will explore and develop new or existing business ideas to determine their viability. In accordance with current government guidelines, the programme will take place on Zoom. The participants will be guided on a journey of enlightenment on all things entrepreneurial,covering everything they need to know from A – Z. The course itself comprises of the following:
– 8 boot camps on Saturdays.
– 7 weekday evening workshops that will take place on Wednesday/Thursday evenings.
– 8 participants will receive a complete bespoke website for their Organisation to help convey their vision & mission to all.
The flexible scheduling of the programme is designed to facilitate access to the programme to all eligible learners. Expressions of interest are being accepted here: https://entrepreneursacademy.ie/social-enterprise-climb/
BLESSINGTON LIBRARY NEWS
Blessington Library is Open Each Week Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10am till 5 pm, Tuesday 1pm till 8.30 pm. Our customers are welcome to come in, browse and borrow books.
Heritage Week is running from 15th August until 23rd and we are inviting children to take part in a Blessington Local Heritage Quiz, (prizes awarded) finding places of interest in the town
From Monday 24th August we will resume our 6 day working week with late nights Tue and Thursday, again for browse and borrow. We are observing social distancing and face coverings, and we are looking forward to seeing you.
Issue 1318 August 9th 2020
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by office19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9th August 2020
At times God is to be found where we least expect him. He appears in joy and anguish, in the mountain breeze and the sea storm. In our prayer we need the patience to wait for God to speak to us, and the faith to walk towards him when he calls.
Many times in life we need help from others. The sponsor in AA, the one who loaned a bit of money to get a house, the one who listened in times of stress and loss, the school run, a help to pray; we get through life with helping hands. The gospel today is about that. Jesus saves Peter from drowning. We all walk on water at times and need this help. Help in life comes from prayer – from Jesus himself and from Jesus in others.
There is the ordinary day to day help in family and among friends. In solidarity with our fellow human beings. Like neighbourliness, or just friendliness. We need to show solidarity not just with our immediate neighbours but with the world far and near.
When we show solidarity, we can be more than human. When we show solidarity, we are doing the work of God – we are our brother’s keeper, our sister’s keeper! God works through us. The helping hand of God is your hand and mine. Many are sinking today in addictions, mental health issues and poverty. They are like the sinking Peter – but together and like Jesus, we can lift up the sinking Peter! With solidarity, neighbourliness, friendliness and friendship.
Donal Neary SJ, Editor Sacred Heart Messenger
Mass Intentions this Week: Stefan Maszota (RD) Poland
Saturday 6pm: Sheila Zellar (1st A) Jane Cahill (A) Stephen Cahill (A) Ann Glennon (1stA) John & Bridget Tipper (A) Frank O’Neill (A) Jim, Kathleen & Seamus Corry (A) Pat Keogh (A)
Sunday 10am: Danny Horgan (A) Maryann Flanagan (A)
We also Remember the following: Mary & John Crickley, Julia Fitzgerald, Mick Clarke, Peg Clarke, Peter Finnegan (A)
Monday: Mass offered for all the Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Martin Curley (A) Catherine Daly (A) Get Well Intentions
Wednesday: Fr Edward Whelan (RD) Margaret Tallon (RD)
Thursday: Peter McNabb (RD) Gerard Argue (RD)
Friday: Special Intentions, Birthday Remembrance
Saturday 15th August, Feast of the Assumption, Mass at 10am: Special Living Intentions, Get Well Mass
Congratulations to the boys & girls from Valleymount & Lacken who receive 1st Holy Communion this weekend, we wish them every blessing.
Congratulations to Darragh, Jack, Kyle, Patrick, Ryan & Summer who are celebrating their 1st Holy Communion on Saturday 8th August at 11am in Lacken Church.
Hollywood Mass Rock Sunday 9th August the pilgrimage will start in the Church car park at 7am and will proceed from here to the Mass Rock at Corragh. Mass celebrated by Bishop Eamonn Walsh at approximately 9am. All are welcome.
Adoration & Rosary will take place every Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. If you are unable to come to the Church, you can join us via webcam on blessingtonparish.ie
Monthly Envelopes for August are now due, they may be dropped into the PDF Boxes in the Church, the post-box or into Parish Office. Many thanks to all who are making a special effort to return their envelopes this time it is greatly appreciated.
We don’t have missalettes at Mass at the moment but Fr Kevin’s Homilies are always available on our website. https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-a/
Saturday and Sunday Masses in Blessington. Due to the extended restrictions on numbers allowed to gather indoors we will continue to issue tickets for 6pm Mass on Saturday & 10am Mass on Sunday in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Tickets must be collected in the Parish Office between 9am & 12.30pm
Blessington AFC – Notice to all coaches, managers, members and parents. The Blessington AFC AGM will take place on Monday 10th August 2020 in St Kevin’s Hall Blessington. It will start at 8pm sharp
St. Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot next week €2525 sign up for €2 per week on parish website
https://blessingtonparish.ie
Cruthú Gallery at Russborough – Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 12 noon. Our members have been very creative during the lockdown so we will start posting soon some exciting new art pieces that will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you soon and please remember to mind the social distancing rules. www.cruthu.ie or contact us at cruthuart@gmail.com
Blessington AFC are looking for young footballers and goalkeepers born in 2008 to join (or re-join) the Under 13 teams. if you would like to join please contact
enquiries@blessingtonfc.com
Annual Novena to Knock Shrine “It is with great disappointment that we have to postpone the highlight of the annual pilgrimage season at Knock Shrine. I take this opportunity to encourage the people of Ireland & beyond to pray the Novena prayer in their own homes & parishes for the month of August so that we may be united in prayer. The Novena prayer can be found on our website. The proposed theme for this year’s Novena was ‘Faith in Changing Times’ Here at Knock Shrine as we respond to the present challenges of the coronavirus, we continue “to pray with you & for you” as we look forward with faith & hope to brighter days. We thank everyone for their patience & cooperation. May Our Lady of Knock keep you all safe” Fr Richard Gibbons
A New Pilgrimage on Lough Derg’s Lakeshore – Walk & Pray in the Lough Derg Tradition on 16th, 18th, 22nd, 26th & 30th August. At times in the 1600’s & 1700’s when Station Island was closed by the Penal Laws, pilgrims undertook a form of pilgrimage on the lough shore. Walk in their footsteps. Contact 071 9861518 or info@loughderg.org for details. Numbers are limited. Advance booking essential.
Courses in the Further Education and Training Centre Blessington Are you considering doing a course, changing your career? Do you need Guidance? Here at Blessington Further Education and Training Centre we provide a free, professional, impartial career guidance and information service to all adults. For further information on upcoming courses or changing your career please contact our Guidance Service, Irene Hayden on 086 806 1569 or irenehayden@kwetb.ie or contact Karen Townsend on 086 850 3833 or karentownsend@kwetb.ie
NEWSLETTER ADS
Happy Faces Pre School Blessington – Situated in the Further Education Centre (old Tech) is a fun, stimulating & welcoming environment with a curriculum focusing on the best care & education for your child. Our staff are highly trained within the childcare sector, child led & Montessori methods of learning & development, limited ECCE & part time places available for Sept 2020. Find us on Facebook or email us happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie for more information
ROBOTIC LAWNMOWERS now available locally. Free garden assessment. Installation service also available. Contact Ken@aceroboticlawncare.ie or call 086 834 4332 for more information
Want to do your own Garden or Building Project? Hire the machines, save time & labour mini diggers, dumpers & other equipment available. Contact Padraig BALLYMORE TARMAC on 087 271 6749 or info@kilbrideplant.ie
Childminder Wanted for 2 children – One starting school & one in 2nd class (No1 School) would require morning drop off (7:30 ish) & collection from school till 5:30/6pm – 5 days a week (earlier on a Friday) Preferably in minders own home but open to child’s home. Would also consider a Nanny/au Pair, please phone to discuss. 087 647 8687
Part Time Book Keeper Required VAT Returns, Bank Reconciliations and general book-keeping. Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts Required. Please email fiona@sweetspot.ie for further details.
Sakura Montessori and Afterschool, Blessington are looking to Employ Enthusiastic Self-Motivated, Kind Staff. Minimum Child Care Education of Level QQI5 and Maximum Education Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Studies or Retired National School Teachers who wish to work part-time.
Positions Available:
After School Leader / Teacher part-time
4 ½ hours per day for 5 days
After School Leader / Teacher part-time
5 ½ hours per day for 2 days
Aims Practitioner X 2 – LINC an advantage
Full-time Childcare Practitioner / Teacher –
Montessori Qualification and Advantage. Availability to start 25th August 2020.
Please apply with CV and Cover Letter to: Antionette Byrne, Sakura Montessori by email to antoinettebyrnesakurabless@gmail.com
Closing Date for School Book Orders August 15th order now on www.blessingtonbookstore.ie Free covers and discounted, high quality stationery packs. Choose free collection in Blessington or flat rate delivery charge of €2.95
Hardware Sales Assistant Required Experience in DIY / Hardware Desirable Must have full clean driving licence Send CV to hennessyhardware@gmail.com
CARETAKER x 3
Hollywood Community Centre ref: CES 2152793 closing date August 10th
Blessington Tidy Towns Ref: CES 2152795 closing date August 10th
Blessington Soccer Club Ref: CES 2152799 closing date August 24th
HANDYMAN VARIOUS PROJECTS – Ref: CES 2152797 closing date August 17th
TOURIST OFFICE ASSISTANT – Ref: 2152798 closing date August 24th
For further information, please contact Martin Cahill on 045 891 348 or email on bessanddistce@gmail.com Please note the candidates must be in receipt of social welfare payment for at least 12 months.
Painter & Decorator Interior & Exterior – Phone: Damian 085 826 0431
Gardening For Summer Tidying, Hedge Clipping, Lawn Care, Beds Overhauled etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
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
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
Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on 087 9916791 or 087 7440729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie
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
Paying too much to SKY or UPC? We install & Repair Free to Air and Saorview!! No more bills!! Call Billy: 086 868 0053
Noel Nolan Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
German Autoworks Service Specialist, VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997
www.germanautoworks.ie
Issue 1317 August 2nd 2020
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by office18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2nd August 2020
The gift of Jesus is different to material wealth; It is more than that. He Promises meaning to life, hope, love that is everlasting He promises himself in friendship to us.
At the finish of the meal, when Jesus fed the crowds, all the leftovers were gathered up, probably for the journey home. Food was not wasted. He knew that nobody should go hungry in a world which has more than enough to feed its population. The waste of food is often a theme of Pope Francis. Addressing the World Food Programme in November 2019, he said “in many places, our brothers & sisters do not have access to sufficient & healthy food, while in others, food is discarded”. He also says that “each human being has a right to healthy & sustainable nutrition”. Our care & respect for food can make a difference. Supermarkets give leftover food each evening to food centres, food which might otherwise have been bought & later thrown out. A care for food means that we become aware of the huge hunger in the world, where 821 million people, or one in nine, still go to bed on an empty stomach each night. The gospel of Jesus calls on us simply not to waste food.
So, we can look in our food recycle bins & decide how we can buy only enough food to use. Food chains can help, for example, selling in quantities that are suitable for single people or a couple. When we thank God for food, we are also saying we are committed to respect for food. Pope Francis again: ‘Families, schools, & the communications media have an important task in educating & raising awareness in this regard.’ Give us this day our daily bread; may all have enough for daily food. Donal Neary SJ, Editor Sacred Heart Messenger
Mass Intentions this Week: Peter McNabb (RD)
Saturday 6pm: Dick Haughton (A) Sr Margaret Burke (RD)
Sunday 10am: Tom McGreal Snr. (A)
We also Remember the following: Charlie Keogh, Peter Cummins
Monday: Mass offered for all the Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Betty Bevan (RD) Get Well Intentions
Wednesday: Special Intentions, Get Well Intentions
Thursday: Frank O’Neill (A) Special Intentions
First Friday: Masses will be offered for all those on the November List of the Dead
Congratulations to the boys & girls from Blessington No 1 School who receive 1st Holy Communion this weekend, we wish them every blessing.
Bank Holiday Monday Mass will be at 11am in Church of Our Lady Blessington
Adoration & Rosary will take place every Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. If you are unable to come to the Church, you can join us via webcam on blessingtonparish.ie
Saturday and Sunday Masses in Blessington. Due to the extended restrictions on numbers allowed to gather indoors we will continue to issue tickets for 6pm Mass on Saturday & 10am Mass on Sunday in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Tickets must be collected in the Parish Office between 9am & 12.30pm Mon to Fri – 045 865 327
Happy 7th Birthday to my wonderful Great Grandson Calum Flynn Martin on Friday 31st July. Calum is the Blessington Forum “Person of the Year 2019” and I love him so much!! Gaga Owen XXX
Hollywood Mass Rock is on the 9th of August 2020, the pilgrimage will start in the Church car park at 7am and will proceed from here to the Mass Rock at Corragh. The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Eamonn Walsh upon arrival at approximately 9am. All are welcome.
Results of the Valleymount and Lacken Draw for July: Deirdre Ryan, Fr Richard, John Holmes, Liz Cullen, Ita & Jim Hill
Blessington AFC. Notice to all coaches, managers, members, and parents. The Blessington AFC AGM will take place on Monday 10th August 2020 in St Kevin’s Hall Blessington. It will start at 8pm sharp.
Cruthú Gallery at Russborough, Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 12 noon. Our members have been very creative during the lockdown so we will start posting soon some exciting new art pieces that will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you soon and please remember to mind the social distancing rules. www.cruthu.ie or contact us at cruthuart@gmail.com
SENIOR LINE – National Confidential Listening Service for Older People provided by trained older volunteers. All Calls are Free. Open 365 days a year from 10am to 10pm. A telephone listening service for older people. We do not ask for or pass on any information about our callers. FREEPHONE 1800 80 45 91
Annual Novena to Knock Shrine. “It is with great disappointment that we have to postpone the highlight of the annual pilgrimage season at Knock Shrine. I take this opportunity to encourage the people of Ireland & beyond to pray the Novena prayer in their own homes & parishes for the month of August so that we may be united in prayer. The Novena prayer can be found on our website. The proposed theme for this year’s Novena was ‘Faith in Changing Times’ Here at Knock Shrine as we respond to the present challenges of the coronavirus, we continue “to pray with you & for you” as we look forward with faith & hope to brighter days. We thank everyone for their patience & cooperation. May Our Lady of Knock keep you all safe” Fr Richard Gibbons
Blessington AFC are looking for young footballers and goalkeepers born in 2008 to join (or re-join) the Under 13 teams. if you would like to join please contact enquiries@blessingtonfc.com
Courses in the Further Education and Training Centre Blessington. Are you considering doing a course, changing your career? Do you need Guidance? Here at Blessington Further Education and Training Centre we provide a free, professional, impartial career guidance and information service to all adults. For further information on upcoming courses or changing your career, please contact our Guidance Service, Irene Hayden on 086 806 1569 or irenehayden@kwetb.ie or contact Karen Townsend on 086 850 3833 or karentownsend@kwetb.ie
St. Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Jackpot next week €2475, sign up for €2 per week on parish website
https://blessingtonparish.ie
NEWSLETTER ADS
Hardware Sales Assistant Required. Experience in DIY / Hardware Desirable. Must have full clean driving licence. Send CV to hennessyhardware@gmail.com
Part Time Book Keeper Required – VAT Returns, Bank Reconciliations and general book-keeping. Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts Required. Please email fiona@sweetspot.ie for further details.
Are you struggling with the administrative aspect of your growing business? I am available remotely for everything from filing to sales administration, data input and expenses. Call me: 087 620 2590
CARETAKER x 3 – Hollywood Community Centre ref: CES 2152793 closing date August 10th – Blessington Tidy Towns Ref: CES 2152795 closing date August 10th – Blessington Soccer Club Ref: CES 2152799 closing date August 24th
HANDYMAN VARIOUS PROJECTS- Ref: CES 2152797 closing date August 17th
TOURIST OFFICE ASSISTANT- Ref: 2152798 closing date August 24th
For further information, please contact Martin Cahill on 045 891 348 or email on bessanddistce@gmail.com Please note the candidates must be in receipt of social welfare payment for at least 12 months.
Painter & Decorator Interior & Exterior – Phone: Damian 085 826 0431
Eyelash Extensions: Classic Russian lashes – Full set €45 – Refills €30 – 087 950 9074 for appointment
Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on 087 9916791 or 087 7440729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie
Gardening – For Summer Tidying, Hedge Clipping, Lawn Care, Beds Overhauled etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
Paying too much to SKY or UPC? We install & Repair Free to Air and Saorview!! No more bills!! Call Billy: 086 868 0053
Noel Nolan Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service. www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
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
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years.Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessingtonor phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487
www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
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
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
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
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“THANK YOU” to those who are supporting the parish through standing orders and the Neighbourhood Envelope Collection. We now have a DONATE button on our website for those who would like to contribute to Blessington, Crosschapel, Manor Kilbride, Valleymount/Lacken or directly to the Archdiocese. It is a quick and secure way to contribute to the parish. If you experience any difficulties, please phone the parish office 045 865 327 for assistance
https://blessingtonparish.ie/
Issue 1316 July 26th 2020
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by office17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 26th July 2020
We choose good or evil often in our lives. To follow something good, we reject paths which are less good. Following Christ means saying ‘No’ to other riches. The gospel today is a call to be joyful in giving up our bad habits for Jesus.
I said to the granny once, ‘I couldn’t bring you anything today’. The answer was ‘but you brought yourself’. The best gift I could give her that day was to visit her. That was the treasure of the day for her, as she had so often been the treasure of life for me. The treasure that Jesus offers is himself. His life is given in love to each of us, and then to the whole world. What comes with him are the gifts that he leaves behind through the Holy Spirit: ‘the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control’ (Gal 5: 22-23). These are among the most attractive human qualities we could ask for. This treasure comes to us in the gift of Jesus’s peace and friendship, especially in hard times; in his forgiveness no matter what our past, and in his promise that this treasure will last forever. With Jesus and his word, we have something that nothing can take from us. We share this treasure with others as we share those gifts of the Holy Spirit. Send forth your spirit O Lord and renew the face of the earth. Donal Neary SJ, Editor Sacred Heart Messenger
Mass Intentions this Week
Saturday 6pm: Mag Higgins (1st A) Rita Fitzpatrick (RD)
Sunday 10am: Laura McHugh (A) Nancy Doheny (RD)
We also Remember the following: Patrick Cullen, Sarah Sargent
Monday: Mass offered for all the Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Birthday Remembrance, Special Intentions
Wednesday: Tom Wilson (RD) Paddy Howlin (RD)
Thursday: Breda Kelly (RD) Margaret Kitt (RD)
Friday: Patsy Hamilton (1st A) Special Intentions, Special Intentions
Congratulations to the boys & girls from St Mary’s Junior School who receive 1st Holy Communion this weekend, we wish them every blessing.
Adoration & Rosary will take place every Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. If you are unable to come to the Church, you can join us via webcam on blessingtonparish.ie
Blessington AFC – Notice to all coaches, managers, members, and parents. The Blessington AFC AGM will take place on Monday 10th August 2020 in St Kevin’s Hall Blessington. It will start at 8pm sharp.
St. Kevin’s Hollywood will be hosting their Annual Cemetery Mass on Sunday July 26th at 5.00p.m.
Blessington AFC are looking for young footballers and goalkeepers born in 2008 to join (or re-join) the Under 13 teams; if you would like to join please contact enquiries@blessingtonfc.com
SENIOR LINE – National Confidential Listening Service for Older People provided by trained older volunteers. All Calls are Free. Open 365 Days a Year from 10am to 10pm. A telephone listening service for older people. We do not ask for or pass on any information about our callers. FREEPHONE 1800 80 45 91
St. Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot next week €2400 sign up for €2 per week on parish website
https://blessingtonparish.ie
Cruthú Gallery at Russborough Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 12 noon. Our members have been very creative during the lockdown so we will start posting soon some exciting new art pieces that will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you soon and please remember to mind the social distancing rules. www.cruthu.ie or contact us at cruthuart@gmail.com
The Irish Hospice Foundation – National Freephone Service. Have you been impacted by a bereavement during COVID-19? Are you finding it difficult to cope with a bereavement at this time? Would it help to talk to someone in confidence about your loss? The Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line is a national freephone service – 1800 80 70 77 – available from 10.00am to 1.00pm, Monday to Friday.
DONATE to the Parish Online you can now make donations to Blessington, Crosschapel, Manor Kilbride, or Valleymount/Lacken or Donations to the Archdiocese, Easter Dues & the 1st & 2nd Collections that are normally taken up at Mass. It is straightforward to use, but if you need any help call Jean 087 235 0835 or Carol 045 865 327 during the week.
The Parish Office is open – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 12.30pm for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries. Email: office@blessington.info, Call: 045 865 327. from 9am to 1pm. Please observe social distance & please use hand sanitiser when entering & leaving.
Courses in the Further Education and Training Centre Blessington Are you considering doing a course, changing your career? Do you need Guidance? Here at Blessington Further Education and Training Centre we provide a free, professional, impartial career guidance and information service to all adults. For further information on upcoming courses or changing your career please contact our Guidance Service, Irene Hayden on 086 806 1569 or irenehayden@kwetb.ie or contact Karen Townsend on 086 850 3833 or karentownsend@kwetb.ie
Saturday and Sunday Masses in Blessington – Due to the extended restrictions on numbers allowed to gather indoors we will continue to issue tickets for 6pm Mass on Saturday & 10am Mass on Sunday in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Tickets must be collected in the Parish Office between 9am & 12.30pm Mon to Fri – 045 865 327
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Cleggs Locksmith Service
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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
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“THANK YOU”
to those who are supporting the parish through standing orders and the Neighbourhood Envelope Collection.
We now have a DONATE button on our website for those who would like to contribute to
Blessington, Crosschapel, Manor Kilbride, Valleymount/Lacken
or directly to the Archdiocese.
It is a quick and secure way to contribute to the parish.
If you experience any difficulties,
please phone the parish office 045 865 327
for assistance
https://blessingtonparish.ie/