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Issue 1309 June 7th 2020
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY 7th June 2020
The life of God is a sharing of life in the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The call of the Christian is to share this life in family and in community with others, so that we are all sharers of faith, hope and love with others.
Whatever we make of the mystery of the Trinity, the readings today stress that God, no matter how we talk of God, is love. The god of tenderness in the first reading, and in the gospel God so loved the world as to send his son. St Ignatius Loyola speaks of the Trinity, looking down on the world, and saying ‘our lovely world needs to be saved’. They saw people in darkness and wanted to send the light of the world; in grief and wanted to send the joy of their life into the world. Trinity Sunday is the feast of God’s desire to be with us in the dark times of life to bring the light of the risen Lord. The Trinity is not all up in the sky! – they look into the world… the heartache, the violence, the depressions, the weaknesses and know we need help, so Jesus came among us, as one of us, God has skin and humanity.Our people need to be saved through love, and a just society. Our planet needs to be saved from the damage and hurt caused to it. May we, in the words of the second reading ’live in peace’ – with each other and with our planet. I bless myself today and always: in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Donal Neary SJ, Editor Sacred Heart Messenger
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Fr Noel Campbell as he celebrates his 40th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood on Monday 8th June
Mass Intentions this Week
Emma Gale Mack, Lacken (RD
Saturday 6pm
Mick Curran (A) Vera Byrne (Birthday Rem) Dick Byrne (A) Deceased members of Byrne & Geoghegan Families
Sunday 10am
Vera Kirwan (A) Catherine & Tom Fitzharris (3rd A)
We also Remember the following:
Desmond Kennedy, James Cullen, Essie Murray, Paddy Murray, Tom Cullen, John Crickley, Bill Garry, Gerry O’Connor (3rd A), Tommy Nolan, Caroline Sully (RD) Margaret Deegan (RD)
Monday
Mass offered for all the Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday
Dick Byrne (A) Deceased members of Byrne & Geoghegan Families
Wednesday
Lorcan McGrath (RD) Alice Lennon (RD)
Thursday
Katie Van Alphen (A) Thomas Kelly (RD) Margaret Hyland (RD)
Friday
Special intentions, Living Intentions, Special Intentions
The Parish Office will be reopening from 10am to 12 noon each morning from Tuesday. Outside of this time Jean & Carol are still available by telephone or email if you want to have a relative or friend prayed for at mass, for mass cards or for any General Enquiries. Contact details on the Website
The Church opening hours will be extended from next week, it will now be open from 10am to 5pm each day to allow people to drop in for quiet prayer or to light a candle. There is a small area cordoned for this purpose. We will keep the area cleaned and disinfected but please use the HAND SANITISER as you enter & as you leave the Church.
Please keep up with Parish Events on Blessington Parish Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/blessington.info
Monthly Envelopes for June are now due, they may be dropped into the PDF Boxes in the Church or the post-box at the Coimin Centre. Many thanks to all who are making a special effort to return their envelopes this time it is greatly appreciated.
►“THANK YOU” to those who are supporting the parish through standing orders and the Neighbourhood Envelope Collection. Just We now have a DONATE button on our website for those who would like to contribute to Blessington, Crosschapel, Manor Kilbride, or to the Archdiocese PLEASE NOTE there is an option to donate to Valleymount/Lacken parish through the donate button. If you experience any difficulties, please phone the parish office who will assist you. Many thanks for your generosity
Blessington Library will reopen with a “Click & Collect” service from Monday, 8th June. Get in touch today to request books or items, and arrange a pick-up time to collect them. Contact us on 045 891 740 or at blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie Opening hours: Monday 9am to 5pm, Tuesday 1pm to 8.30pm, Wednesday 9am to 5pm, Thursday 9am to 5pm, 9am to 5pm
Lough Derg Online Retreat Days in June During May people who would normally come to Lough Derg for a day retreat joined us for a different experience, an Online Retreat Day. The responses have been very encouraging with many people asking for further dates.In response, we have decided to offer three further Online Retreats Days:
Sunday 7 June 2020
Saturday 13 June 2020
Thursday 18 June 2020
Visit https://loughderg.live/ on these dates to join Fr La and the Lough Derg Pastoral Team in an experience of pilgrimage
Coronavirus, Church and You – DCU’s Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education (Director, Dr. Gareth Byrne) has made an important survey available. The Covid-19 pandemic has obviously had a profound effect on Church. As we pass the most severe period of lockdown, it seems a good time to assess how clergy and churchgoers have responded to the experience, and what they think the future might hold. The views of priests, religious and lay people are all welcome. To have your say go to: https://www.dcu.ie/materdei-centre-for-catholic-education/news/2020/May/Coronavirus-Church-You-Survey.shtml
Community Pool for West Wicklow Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday June 18th at 7pm. As per Government restrictions we will be holding the meeting online using the Zoom app. All are welcome to join us to hear what the campaign has been up to & what we have planned for the coming year. Please email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com & we will send you Zoom meeting log in details. Thank you for your continued support.
While the Parish Office is Closed to the Public we are available by telephone or email for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries Monday to Friday Email: office@blessington.info – Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm – Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm
Deacon Gerry leads a Holy Hour of Prayer & Benediction via Webcam from 7.30pm to 8pm Church of Our Lady Blessington. Log in for an hour of prayer, music & reflection.
West Wicklow Cancer Support may be closed but they are still available to help. Call: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com with any enquiries.
Happiness is ….. not having what you want, but appreciating what you have.
Mass Cards by Phone or On-Line Blessington Parish Office can take orders for Mass cards on line & over the phone. Online: e-mail your Mass Card order and details to office@blessingtonparish.ie When you receive confirmation you can pay through the website. Click the “Donate” button and pick “Mass Card, Shop, Newsletter Items” product Cards will then be posted out or left in the Church for collection By Phone Monday to Friday between 9am and 1pm, call in your details to 045 865 327 or 087 235 0835.
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For a fast, friendly and efficient service call us today
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Sales and Installation of Robotic Lawn Mowers
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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
German Autoworks
Service Specialist
VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel
Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.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
Mr. Power Washer
Driveway Cleaning, Shopfront, Window Cleaning,
High Reach Wash, Gutter Cleaning, Roof Cleaning
Contact Mark 085 246 5549 01 516 7316
Email: mrpowerwasher.ie@gmail.com
www.mrpowerwasher.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
BLINDS
Roller, Vertical and Venetian.
For all your requirements home or office
Contact Seamus 087 4060 434
Email: seamusjban@outlook.com
Gardening
For Summer Tidying, Hedge Clipping, Lawn Care,
Beds overhauled
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
Alder Interiors Ltd
Fitted kitchens & wardrobes & custom-made units
For a Free estimate & quotation
Please phone Sinead on 01-4587617
Visit our website &
see our reviews from our happy customers.
www.alderinteriors.com
Email us @ info@alderinteriors.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
Noel Nolan Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service
www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie
Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or
email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Issue 1308 May 31st 2020
PENTECOST SUNDAY
The coming of the Holy Spirit is a gift of God for all peoples: the sign of his presence is in the reconciliation, justice and peace we create among people. The feast today is both a gift and a call: a call to be the ones who make the Holy Spirit present among God’s people everywhere.
We can all probably remember our confirmation day. What we did that day; visits to relatives, a special treat, maybe being asked a question by the bishop. We were told that we were given the gifts of the Spirit. God’s spirit would always be with us in life to help us be good Christians. As baptism was a promise from God to be with us as an infant and always, confirmation was the same promise as we enter our teenage years. The gospel today is about one big gift of the Spirit – forgiveness. No matter what my past, I am forgiven. We all have a past. There is no sinner who cannot be a saint, no saint that is not a sinner. All of us have regrets – what we have done, people we may have hurt especially family. God casts sin to the end of the ocean when we are sorry and do our best. Then there are the signs of God’s spirit – peace, joy, self-control, forgiveness, gifts we would all love to enjoy. So the Christian life is very attractive. The spirit today is the Spirit of God’s love – Son for Father, Father for Son. And we are invited into it. Jesus’s love is for the whole person, and that includes everyone. Often we think he likes only bits of me. He looks at me whole and entire in love. Maybe this love can help me forgive myself for all I feel guilty and ashamed of. Forgive us Lord, as you have forgiven us.
Donal Neary SJ, Editor Sacred Heart Messenger
Mass Intentions this Week
Saturday 6pm: Michael Chalke (A) George McGuire (A)
Sunday 10am: Tom & Molly Hamilton (A) Paddy Monaghan (A)
We also Remember the following:
Andy Farrington (A) Mag Farrington(A) Mick & Mary Hubbard (A) Jim Toomey (A)
Tuesday: Exam Mass, Sp Intentions
Wednesday: Sp Intentions, Birthday Mass
Thursday: Nora Gavin (RD) Eileen Wilhare (RD)
Friday: Mass offered for all on the November Altar List of the Dead
While the Parish Office is Closed to the Public.
We are available by telephone or email
for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries Monday to Friday
Email: office@blessington.info
Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm
Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm
The Church is open from 10am to 1pm every day. Drop in for quiet prayer or to light a candle.There is a small area cordoned for this purpose. We will keep the area cleaned & disinfected but please use the HAND SANITISER as you enter & as you leave the Church.
Deacon Gerry leads a Holy Hour of Prayer & Benediction via Webcam from 7.30pm to 8pm Church of Our Lady Blessington. Log in for an hour of prayer, music & reflection.
Please keep up with Parish Events on Blessington Parish Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/blessington.info
Mass Cards by Phone or On-Line
Blessington Parish Office can take orders for Mass cards on line & over the phone.
Online: e-mail your Mass Card order and details to office@blessingtonparish.ie
When you receive confirmation you can pay through the website. Click the “Donate” button and pick
“Mass Card, Shop, Newsletter Items” product. Cards will then be posted out or left in the Church for collection
By Phone Monday to Friday between 9am and 1pm, call in your details to 045 865 327 or 087 235 0835.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Hospice Sunflower Days.
Each June, our dedicated volunteers help to raise funds for Wicklow Hospice with our Sunflower day pins, teddies & Sunflower themed merchandise. Unfortunately, as we can’t hold our collection out on the streets this year, we are running our campaign online & we hope you can help us to spread the word!
How to support Hospice Sunflower Days in 2020
The campaign is now up and running and you can access information via www.wicklowhospice.ie , we would really appreciate your support to help us spread the word. There are 3 key ways that people can support Wicklow Hospice this year.
Please share the news with family & friends that our sunflower day campaign has gone digital!
Community Pool for West Wicklow Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday June 18th at 7pm. As per Government restrictions we will be holding the meeting online using the Zoom app. All are welcome to join us to hear what the campaign has been up to & what we have planned for the coming year. Please email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com & we will send you Zoom meeting log in details. Thank you for your continued support.
Every year Trócaire asks for your help during Lent to fund lifesaving programmes around the world. This year, of course, it was not possible to return Trócaire boxes through schools or parishes in the usual way. This is the worst possible timing coming just as the world’s poorest people need us most. Therefore, Trócaire are appealing to you to return your Lenten donation. Simply count or estimate what is in your box and donate in the following ways:
Covid19 Tech is a group of I.T professionals who have come together from across Ireland to volunteer and offer free tech support to Irish seniors in our communities so they can stay connected with their loved ones and required services during the Covid19 crisis. For further information to help any of your senior friends , neighbours or relatives who could do with a little help keep in touch at the moment. Info: https://covid19tech.ie/ or https://www.facebook.com/Covid19TechHelp/posts/118344963168927
ALONE COVID-19 Support Line for Older People ALONE has launched a national support line & additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries & give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
West Wicklow Cancer Support may be closed but they are still available to help. Call: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com with any enquiries.
St. Marys’ Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto Jackpot next week €1925 sign up for €2 per week on www.blessingtonparish.ie
St Vincent de Paul 087 181 1579
Issue 1307 May 24th 2020
Saturday 23rd May 2020
►Mass at 6.30pm via webcam on www.blessingtonparish.ie
Sunday 24th May 2020
►Sunday Mass at 10am via webcam on www.blessingtonparish.ie
►Burgage Cemetery Mass Many thanks to all who watched the Mass on webcam last Sunday afternoon, there were viewers from all over Ireland and beyond! Over 400 people joined in to pray for loved ones in Burgage. This is a difficult time for everyone especially as many are not able to visit the cemetery at this time.
Daily Mass via Webcam at 9.30am Monday to Friday this week please join us in prayer: www.blessingtonparish.ie
Thursday 28th May 2020
►Deacon Gerry will lead a Holy Hour of Prayer and Benediction via Webcam from 7.30pm to 8pm from Church of Our Lady Blessington. Log in for an hour of prayer, music and reflection.
Mass Intentions this Week
John Reynolds, Red Lane, (RD)
Saturday 6pm: Frank Cheatle (RD) Maura Rossney (Manor Kilbride) (A)
Sunday 10am: Eileen McGreal (Mths Mind) William Bready (Mths Mind) Mairead Hudson (1st A)
We also Remember the following: Frances Kenny, James Kenny
Monday: Mass for those on list for Sick
Tuesday: Joe Halligan (RD) Roy Jolly (RD)
Wednesday: Eileen McCarthy (RD) Special Living Intention,
Thursday: Birthday Mass, Get Well Mass
Friday: Intentions Mass, Birthday Mass
Blessington Parish Appeal
How to support your parish during the current restrictions
You will be aware of our need to maintain an in-flow of funds at the present to help us meet payments and expenses: insurance, heat & light, church expenses, maintenance, staff expenses, priests salaries & the Coimin Centre.
“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 who will assist you. Once again may I take this opportunity to thank you all for your generosity.
Fr. Richard
While the Parish Office is Closed to the Public.
We are available by telephone or email
for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries
Monday to Friday
Email: office@blessington.info
Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm
Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm
Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care
The Church is open from 10am to 1pm every day to allow people to drop in for quiet prayer or to light a candle.
There is a small area cordoned for this purpose. We will keep the area cleaned and disinfected but please use the HAND SANITISER as you enter & as you leave the Church.
Please keep up with Parish Events on Blessington Parish Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/blessington.info
Follow Deacon Gerry’s Blog of prayerful resources & reflections: www.lenten.info or on Blessington.info Facebook Page
St Vincent de Paul 087 181 1579
Every year Trócaire asks for your help during Lent to fund lifesaving programmes around the world. This year, of course, it was not possible to return Trócaire boxes through schools or parishes in the usual way. This is the worst possible timing coming just as the world’s poorest people need us most. Therefore, Trócaire are appealing to you to return your Lenten donation. Simply count or estimate what is in your box and donate in the following ways:
Online at www.trocaire.org
The contents of each and every Trócaire box, no matter how small, come together to make a significant difference. This virus knows no borders, but neither does our compassion. West Wicklow Cancer Support may be closed but they are still available to help. Call: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com with any enquiries.
Covid19 Tech is a group of I.T professionals who have come together from across Ireland to volunteer and offer free tech support to Irish seniors in our communities so they can stay connected with their loved ones and required services during the Covid19 crisis.
For further information to help any of your senior friends , neighbours or relatives who could do with a little help keep in touch at the moment.
Info: https://covid19tech.ie/ or https://www.facebook.com/Covid19TechHelp/posts/118344963168927
Fr Kevin’s Homilies are available on our website
https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-a/
From the list of choose this weekend’s homily and keep up to date with Fr Kevin’s thoughts on the Gospel Reading of the day.
Community Pool for West Wicklow Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday June 18th at 7pm. As per Government restrictions we will be holding the meeting online using the Zoom app. All are welcome to join us to hear what the campaign has been up to & what we have planned for the coming year. Please email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com & we will send you Zoom meeting log in details. Thank you for your continued support.
DONATE to the Parish Online
We are delighted to let you know that we have now got a facility for our parishioners to make donations to Blessington, Crosschapel, Manor Kilbride, or Valleymount/Lacken Donations to the Diocese through the Easter Dues & the 1st & 2nd Collection 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
Mass Cards by Phone or On-Line
Blessington Parish Office can take orders for Mass cards on line & over the phone.
Online: e-mail your Mass Card order and details to office@blessingtonparish.ie
When you receive confirmation you can pay through the website. Click the “Donate” button and pick
“Mass Card, Shop, Newsletter Items” product Cards will then be posted out or left in the Church for collection
By Phone Monday to Friday between 9am and 1pm, call in your details to 045 865 327 or 087 235 0835.
ALONE COVID-19 Support Line for Older People
ALONE has launched a national support line & additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries & give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
The Bend in the Road
Sometimes we come to life’s crossroads
And we view what we think is the end.
But God has a much wider vision
And he knows that it’s only a bend-
The road will go on and get smoother
And after we’ve stopped for a rest,
The path that lies hidden beyond us
Is often the path that is best.
So rest and relax and grow stronger,
Let go and let God share your load
And have faith in a brighter tomorrow-
You’ve just come to a bend in the road.
Author: Helen Steiner Rice
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Thursday to Sunday 11am to 3pm
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For full backup service and professional advice
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Visit our website
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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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Ace Robotic Lawn Care
Sales and Installation of Robotic Lawn Mowers
Free garden assessment, all leading brands sold
Contact Ken: 086 834 4332
ken@aceroboticlawncare.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
German Autoworks
Service Specialist
VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel
Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.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
Mr. Power Washer
Driveway Cleaning, Shopfront, Window Cleaning,
High Reach Wash, Gutter Cleaning, Roof Cleaning
Contact Mark 085 246 5549 01 516 7316
Email: mrpowerwasher.ie@gmail.com
www.mrpowerwasher.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
BLINDS
Roller, Vertical and Venetian.
For all your requirements home or office
Contact Seamus 087 4060 434
Email: seamusjban@outlook.com
BLESSINGTON LAKES GARDEN CENTRE
For our safety and our customers
we will have safety and social distancing rules in play.
We would request that the hour from
10am to 11am Monday to Friday
be left available for our more vulnerable customers
We are still offering a call and collect service,
you can remain in your car and
collect your order in the car park
We will continue to offer delivery to over 70s
Open 10am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday
12 noon to 5pm Sunday
045 865 403
087 931 9111
Gardening
For Spring Tidying, Hedge Clipping, Lawn Care,
Beds overhauled
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
Alder Interiors Ltd
Fitted kitchens & wardrobes & custom-made units
For a Free estimate & quotation
Please phone Sinead on 01-4587617
Visit our website &
see our reviews from our happy customers.
www.alderinteriors.com
Email us @ info@alderinteriors.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
Noel Nolan Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service
www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie
Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or
email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Vacancy for Safeguarding Officer
The Archdiocese of Dublin Child Safeguarding Service provides support and oversight in respect of the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults who are involved with the Diocese via its parishes, schools and agencies.
This role is offered on a permanent and full-time basis to support the service. Reporting to the Director of the Service, the Safeguarding Officer will develop and deliver training, as well as give advice and support on the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults involved in church activities in the diocese.
If you feel this role is for you and meet our requirements, please email your C.V. with a Covering letter to:
Judith.maxwell@dublindiocese.ie
by 5pm on Monday 25th May 2020.
For a full outline go to our noticeboard section on: https://www.dublindiocese.ie/job-vacancies/
Issue 1306 May 17th 2020
Saturday 16th May 2020
►Mass at 6.30pm via webcam on www.blessingtonparish.ie
Sunday 17th May 2020
►Sunday Mass at 10am via webcam on www.blessingtonparish.ie
►Burgage Cemetery Mass In accordance with Government guidelines on public gatherings, the Annual Mass at Burgage Cemetery has been cancelled, however a Memorial Remembrance Mass will be held on 17th May at 3pm in Church of our Lady, Blessington, Via Webcam Only https://blessingtonparish.ie/about/parish-webcam/
Please let relatives, friends at home and abroad know of this Mass
Daily Mass via Webcam at 9.30am Monday to Friday this week please join us in prayer: www.blessingtonparish.ie
Thursday 21st May 2020
►Deacon Gerry will lead a Holy Hour of Prayer and Benediction via Webcam from 7.30pm to 8pm from Church of Our Lady Blessington. Log in for an hour of prayer, music and reflection.
Mass Intentions this Week
Ciaran Stynes (Kilteel) (RD) Kathleen Cullen (Rathdangan) (RD)
Saturday 6pm: Amelia Lily Philips (Rem) Helena Moore (RD)
Sunday 10am: Carmel Johnson (Mths Mind) Kevin Keenan (Mths Mind) Mick Balfe (Kylebeg) (A) Jessie Clarke (A)
We also Remember the following: Mary & Kathleen Curtin, Molly & Billy Evans, Joe Evans Snr, Joe Evan Jnr, Liam Evans, Bridie & Ann Evans, Jane & Jim Flynn, John & Brigid Miley, Andy Farrington, Kathleen & Jack Daniels, Joe Daniels, Phil Conlon, Ray Daniels, Lorraine Daniels, Vincie Daniels, Sharon O’Brien, Deceased Members of Behan & O’Brien families, Kathleen O’Connell
Monday: Mass for those on list for Sick
Tuesday: Sharon O’Brien (A) Thanksgiving Mass
Wednesday: Jane & Jim Flynn (A) Exam Mass
Thursday: Mass of the Angels, Sp Living Int
Friday: Blessington Deceased Mass Card List
The Parish Office is Closed to the Public.
We are available by telephone or email
for Mass Bookings, Mass Cards, & General Enquiries
Monday to Friday
Email: office@blessington.info
Carol: 045 865 327 from 9am to 1pm
Jean: 087 2350835 from 9am to 5pm
Blessington Parish Appeal – How to support your parish during the current restrictions
You will be aware of our need to maintain an in-flow of funds at the present to help us meet payments and expenses: insurance, heat & light, church expenses, maintenance, staff expenses, Priests salaries & the running of the COIMIN CENTRE.
“THANK YOU” to those who are supporting the parish through standing orders and the Neighbourhood Collection.
We now have a DONATE button on our website for those who would like to contribute to all 3 Churches in the parish or 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 who will assist you.
Once again may I take this opportunity to thank you all for your generosity.
Fr. Richard
The Church will be open from 10am to 1pm every day to allow people to drop in for quiet prayer or to light a candle. There is a small area cordoned for this purpose. We will keep the area cleaned and disinfected but please use the HAND SANITISER as you enter & as you leave the Church..
Please follow Blessington Parish on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/blessington.info
Follow Deacon Gerry’s Blog of prayerful resources & reflections: www.lenten.info or on Blessington.info Facebook Page
DONATE to the Parish Online
We are delighted to let you know that we have now got a facility for our parishioners to make donations to Blessington, Crosschapel, Manor Kilbride, or Valleymount/Lacken
Donations to the Diocese through the 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
Mass Cards by Phone or On-Line
Blessington Parish Office can take orders for Mass cards on line & over the phone.
Online: e-mail your Mass Card order and details to office@blessingtonparish.ie
When you receive confirmation you can pay through the website. Click the “Donate” button and pick
“Mass Card, Shop, Newsletter Items” product. Cards will then be posted out or left in the Church for collection
By Phone Monday to Friday between 9am and 1pm, call in your details to 045 865 327 or 087 235 0835.
Fr Kevin’s Homilies are available on our website
https://blessingtonparish.ie/homilies-year-a/ From the list of choose this weekend’s homily and keep up to date with Fr Kevin’s thoughts on the Gospel Reading of the day.
Covid19 Tech is a group of I.T professionals who have come together from across Ireland to volunteer and offer free tech support to Irish seniors in our communities so they can stay connected with their loved ones and required services during the Covid19 crisis. For further information to help any of your senior friends, neighbours or relatives who could do with a little help keep in touch at the moment. Info: https://covid19tech.ie/ or https://www.facebook.com/Covid19TechHelp/posts/118344963168927
ALONE COVID-19 Support Line for Older People
ALONE has launched a national support line & additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries & give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
If the mountain seems too big today
Then climb a hill instead.
If the morning brings you sadness it’s okay to stay in bed.
If the day ahead weighs heavy
And your plans feel like a curse,
there’s no shame in rearranging,
Don’t make yourself feel worse.
If a shower stings like needles
And the bath feels like you’ll drown,
If you haven’t washed your hair for days,
Don’t throw away your crown.
A day is not a lifetime
A rest is not defeat,
Don’t think of it as failure,
Just a quiet, kind retreat.
Its okay to take a moment
From an anxious, fractured mind,
The world will not stop turning
While you get realigned.
The mountain will still be there
When you want to try again,
You can climb it in your own time,
Just love yourself til then
-Laura Ding-Edwards
Blessington Library is now providing access to Touch-Type Read & Spell (TTRS), a multi-sensory, structured online course particularly useful for those with dyslexia, DCD/dyspraxia, ASD and ADHD. It assists those who experience spelling, reading or writing difficulties & also develops their typing skills. It is suitable for all age groups, learning at their own pace, at home. To get started contact Blessington Library on (045) 891 740 for your unique log in and password.
West Wicklow Cancer Support may be closed but they are still available to help. Call: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com with any enquiries.
Live Online Creative Writing courses available at https://www.cabin-fever.ie Classes held weekly using video sharing. Fun interactive and educational. Students will be able to submit their work and have it reviewed. Also an online Creative Writing competition see https://www.cabin-fever.ie for more details.
NEWSLETTER ADS
Hollywood Flower Studio
Hanging baskets and bedding plants, herbs and fruit plants available
Thursday to Sunday 11am to 3pm Call 087 333 3276 for more details.
BLESSINGTON LAKES GARDEN CENTRE
We are looking forward to reopening on May 18th
For our safety and our customers we will have safety and social distancing rules in play.
We would request that the hour from 10am to 11am Monday to Friday be left available for our more vulnerable customers
We are still offering a call and collect service, you can remain in your car and collect your order in the car park
We will continue to offer delivery to over 70s
Open 10am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday 12 noon to 5pm Sunday
045 865 403 or 087 931 9111
Time to get your Ride-On/Lawnmowers serviced
or treat yourself to a new Mower
For full backup service and professional advice
Philip Jones 087 6638788
Visit our website
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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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Ace Robotic Lawn Care
Sales and Installation of Robotic Lawn Mowers
Free garden assessment, all leading brands sold
Contact Ken: 086 834 4332
ken@aceroboticlawncare.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
German Autoworks
Service Specialist
VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel
Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.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
Mr. Power Washer
Driveway Cleaning, Shopfront, Window Cleaning,
High Reach Wash, Gutter Cleaning, Roof Cleaning
Contact Mark 085 246 5549 01 516 7316
Email: mrpowerwasher.ie@gmail.com
www.mrpowerwasher.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
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BLINDS
Roller, Vertical and Venetian.
For all your requirements home or office
Contact Seamus 087 4060 434
Email: seamusjban@outlook.com
Gardening
For Spring Tidying, Hedge Clipping, Lawn Care,
Beds overhauled
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
Alder Interiors Ltd
Fitted kitchens & wardrobes & custom-made units
For a Free estimate & quotation, please phone Sinead on 01-4587617
Visit our website & see our reviews from our happy customers.
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Email us @ info@alderinteriors.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
Noel Nolan Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service
www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie
Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Vacancy for Safeguarding Officer
The Archdiocese of Dublin Child Safeguarding Service provides support and oversight in respect of the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults who are involved with the Diocese via its parishes, schools and agencies. This role is offered on a permanent and full-time basis to support the service. Reporting to the Director of the Service, the Safeguarding Officer will develop and deliver training, as well as give advice and support on the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults involved in church activities in the diocese.
If you feel this role is for you and meet our requirements, please email your C.V. with a Covering letter to:
Judith.maxwell@dublindiocese.ie by 5pm on Monday 25th May 2020.
For a full outline go to our noticeboard section on: https://www.dublindiocese.ie/job-vacancies/