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Issue 1258 June 2nd 2019
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeSt. Vincent De Paul Annual Church Gate Collection next weekend 8th & 9th June in all Churches. Many thanks for your continued support.
Monday 3rd June 2019
►Bank Holiday Mass at 11am in Blessington
►Animal Farm Family Fun Day from 2pm to 5pm in St Kevin’s Community Centre. Fun for all the family. Meet the animals, Novelty Dog Show (enter on the day) FREE Pony Rides. Bric-a-Brac, Fresh Produce Stall and many more. €10 per Family includes Tea/Coffee.
►Guided Prayer, Benediction & Music at 8pm in Lacken Church. All are welcome.
Tuesday 4th June 2019
►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 5th June 2019
►The Citizens Information Centre is open in Blessington Library today 10am to 12.30pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
Friday 7th June 2019
►Bethany Bereavement Support Group are available in the Coimín Centre Blessington for caring confidential support from 10am to 11am
►1st Friday of the Month. The Masses will be offered for all those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead. The priests will visit the sick & housebound. If you would like a visit please contact the Parish Office, 045 865 327
►1st Friday Mass in Manor Kilbride at 9am.
►1st Friday Mass in Valleymount at 11.15am
►Coffee Morning in Lacken Community Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm
►Padre Pio Mass at 8pm in Blessington.
Mass Intentions this Week
Mairead Hudson (RD)
Saturday 6pm:
Bill Garry (A) John, Ann & Liam Craul (A)
Sunday 10am
Bridie Murphy (A) Christine Foley (RD)
We also Remember the following:
Desmond Kenny (1st A) Jim Toomey (A)
Monday: Mass for those on the list for Sick
Tuesday: Special Intention, Special Intention
Wednesday: Desmond Kenny (1st A)
Lorraine Chute RD)
Thursday: Theresa Harbourne (RD)
Tom Miley (RD)
Friday: 1st Friday Altar List of the Dead
Manor Kilbride Graveyard Sunday 16th June (Please note our new & permanent date)
Visitation of the Sick: If there are any parishioners ill, at home or in hospital who would like a visit from a priest, please contact the Parish Office to let us know and to make arrangements 045 865 327
Helpers needed to help supervise children during Children’s Church. Only 1 hour every fortnight. Please contact Nuala 085 122 161 if you may be available to help out on occasion.
Two Children’s Church dates remaining before summer break – June 9th and 30th at 10am Mass in Church of Our Lady Blessington for children aged 5 to 10 years
Official Announcement – Opening of Blessington Tourist Office Blessing and District CE Ltd are delighted to announce the opening of the Blessington Tourist Office located at Unit 7 Blessington Town Centre (across from Dunnes) on Friday 31st May at 4pm. This has been a huge community effort to get our new location and office up and running in time for the busy holiday season. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Blessington Community Awards 2019
The Avon, Blessington
Friday 7th June at 7:30pm
Free Admission
Finger Food & Entertainment
Celebrity MC
Shortlisted Nominees (in alphabetical order)
Young Person of the Year
Kevin Russell, Philip Byrne,
Sheila Naughton.
Carer of the Year
Breda O’Brien, Brid Murphy, Maggie Ryan, Maria Bohan.
Community Group of the Year
Blessington AFC,
Blessington Men’s Shed,
Blessington Tidy Towns,
Blessington Youth Theatre,
Citizens Information Centre,
Community Pool for West Wicklow,
West Wicklow Cancer Support Group.
Person of the Year
Callum Martin-Flynn, Catherine Behan, Paul Tyrrell, Siobhan Flockton
The Cancer Society Collection which took place in Manor Kilbride recently, raised €305. Many thanks to all who donated.
ECUMENICAL BIBLE WEEK Coimín Centre Blessington “Always Be Ready to give an answer…… for the Hope that you Possess” (1 Peter 3:15)
Monday 10th June 7.30pm to 9pm Beatitudes: A Way of Life, a Way of Looking – Speaker Seán Goan
Tuesday 11th June 7.30pm to 9pm Accounting for the Hope that is in us – Speaker Nick Park
Wednesday 12th June 7.30pm to 9pm Luke’s Teaching on Prayer & the Lord’s Prayer – Speaker: Kieran O’Mahony
www.bibleweek.ie facebook.com/bibleweek Further Info from Blessington Parish Office – 045 865 327
Blessington History Society Summer Outing on Thursday 6th June. We will visit the Mansion House, The Royal Irish automobile Club and The Little Museum. The cost of €35 will include lunch. Meeting at the Downshire Monument, Blessington at 10.15am. To book, contact Tom at 045 891 261 or 086 874 6831 Non-Members Welcome
The 2019 Poetry Bus Tour … on Sat June 8th the Poetry Bus will depart Blessington Library at 10am with PoulaPoets & guest musician aboard for another magical mystery tour of poetic proportions, stopping at various top-secret locations around West Wicklow for readings & songs & chat & lunch (not provided), before returning to the library at 4pm for a cuppa. Bring your favourite poems for the open mic. Tickets (€5) available from Blessington library. Book now blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie or call (045) 891 740
Blessington Bingo Every Wednesday at 8.15 in the Avon (Avon Ri) Great Prizes, Extra Raffle Prizes Shuttle Bus €2 return. Jess: 086 860 2822 or Catherine 087 122 4019
Tai Chi Classes (in aid of the Coimin Centre) every Tuesday from 3pm to 4pm in HD Fitness (under the Lemon Tree). Suitable for all ages & levels of fitness, this is a gentle form of exercise which improves coordination, balance, joint mobility & core strength. We ask participants to make a €3 contribution for the Centre.
Lugnaquilla – Eamonn Murray Memorial Charity Walk on Sunday 23rd June at 2pm Leaving from Fenton’s Bar at 2pm. Donations on the day please for St Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh
The Coimín Greenway 5k. Register now to secure your place in the Coimín Greenway 5k on Sun 16th June. Race is chip timed with cash prizes, there’ll be bespoke medals for all race participants. www.popupraces.ie/race/blessington-5k-family-fun-day/ Proudly sponsored by Kenny’s Supervalu Blessington & supported by Wicklow Leader Programme.
Happy Faces Community Playgroup are now enrolling for September 2019, we offer ECCE & part time places, at Happy Faces we support & encourage young children through a planned play-based curriculum, to grow into independent little people, who have a love for life & learning, enquires please phone 085 128 1605 alternatively email happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie Find us on Facebook.
Blessington ‘Tots’ mini-rugby for boys & girls is at St Kevin’s Community Centre 11am outdoors each Saturday
There is a new domestic violence outreach service in West Wicklow provided by Saoirse Women’s refuge in Tallaght. We can offer confidential appointments providing support to women suffering from domestic violence in the community, including Court Accompaniment. The drop in clinics take place every Monday 9:30am-11:30am Blessington Library, every Wednesday afternoon 2:30pm-4:30pm Seomra Imaal Hall Dunlavin and every Friday 9:30-11:30am The equestrian/The Lawlor centre Baltinglass. Call 085 271 0378 for an Appointment.
Date For your Diary – Supper/Dance (Ballroom Of Romance) in Hollywood Centre on Saturday 20th July. Food Served at 8pm. Dancing until Midnight, music by THE WICKLOW MAN. Adm €20. Great night assured!!!
Hollywood Friendship Club every Wed from 2.15pm to 4.15pm. New members always welcome.
A Beautiful Celebration of Music featuring emerging classical artists on Thursday 27th June at 7.30pm in the Moat Theatre Naas 045 883 030. Tickets €10. Proudly supporting “Make a Wish” and “The Irish Cancer Society”
Cruthú Art Group has now reopened at Russborough for the Summer Season from 11am to 5pm on weekends & Bank Holidays. We will also open Fridays & selected days later in Summer. If you have any enquiries about our work, please email cruthuart@gmail.com Drop in anytime to view unique locally produced art & crafts. www.cruthu.ie
FETE & BARBEQUE in St John the Baptist Church Cloughleagh on Sat 15th June from 12 noon to 4pm. Gourmet Barbeque & Crepes, Cakes, Plants, Books, Crafts, Raffle, Kid’s Corner, Face Painting. Adm €5 (incl tea) Children Free. Come & Join the Fun in this beautiful location & enjoy lovely food, homemade goodies & excellent stalls. Donations most welcome
Blessington GAA Club is pleased to announce a Golf Classic as one of the big 2019 fundraisers, taking place on Friday 12th July in Craddockstown Golf Club. Cost is €300 for a team of 4 including the round of golf, dinner & plenty of prizes!! The day promises lots of fun, during and after!! Book early to ensure your preferred tee time by contacting one of the following: Arthur Hennessy 087 239 6157, Emer McIntyre Reape 087 226 2286, Lenny Gilligan 085 804 1731, John Williamson 086 825 6556
Car Boot Sale (Des Redmond Charities) in St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 9th June from 7am to 4pm. €10 per table, Free Car Park, Tea & Coffee.
Anam Cara South Dublin, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on Monday 10th June at 7:20pm in the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght. Please note there are no Events in July or August. Please contact us on info@anamcara.ie or 085 288 8888.
Issue 1257 26th May 2019
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeBlessington GAA U14’s
Church Gate Collection this weekend
Saturday 25th May 2019
► Comhghairdeas le gach buachaill agus cailín i nGaelscoil na Lochanna Congratulations to the Boys & Girls who will receive 1st Holy Communion today in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Sunday 26th May 2019
►Annual Pilgrimage to Knock leaving the Square Blessington (outside the Downshire Hotel) at 8am Sharp. Info, Mary: 087 6061 729
►Blessington Tidy Towns and Forum Annual Community Clean Up. Meet at 8.45am outside Credit Union. We are hoping volunteers will come out in force as we make a big effort to prepare for the annual Tidy Towns judging. Please text Michael Sargent if you can help 086 244 3640 or email michael@gsw.ie
►Hollywood Mass Rock pilgrimage will start in the Church car park at 7am proceeding to the Mass Rock where Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Eamonn Walsh upon arrival at Corragh at 9am (approx) All are welcome.
►Country Market from 10am to 3pm Valleymount Community Hall.
Monday 27th May 2019
►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass. (ex Bank Holidays)
►Children’s Choir 1st Rehearsal from 3pm to 3.45pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington
Tuesday 28th May 2019
►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 29th May 2019
►The Citizens Information Centre is open in Blessington Library today 10am to 12.30pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
Thursday 30th May 2019
►West Wicklow Cancer Support – Drop in Meeting. “Have you been touched by Cancer, Self-care & making time for you” An evening of meditation, stillness & mindfulness into everyday living so as to achieve greater peace of mind & freedom. Hosted by artist & therapist Margot Ussher on Thursday 30th May at 7.30pm in the Coimin Centre, Blessington. No charge, all are welcome & do feel free to bring a friend. Contact 087 434 6004 or email: westwicklow15@gmail.com
Friday 31st May 2019
►Blessington Men’s Shed monthly fundraising dance in the Avon Hotel on Friday 31st May. Music by Brian Mc Dermott. Admission €10. Dancing 9.30pm to 12. Spot prizes on the night
Mass Intentions this Week
Saturday 6pm: Barney Kavanagh (RD) Larry Smith (2nd A)
Sunday 10am: Molly & Tom Hamilton (A) Nick Dunne (A)
Monday: Mass for those on the list for Sick
Tuesday: Eucharistic Service
Wednesday: Mass Bouquet, Mass Bouquet
Thursday: Birthday Rem, Get Well Int
Friday: Paul Lynch (RD) Noel Eustace (RD)
The family of the late Maisie Miley, Baltyboys, would like to thank everyone most sincerely for their kind expression of sympathy on the passing of our mother. Thank you to relatives, neighbours & friends who called to the house & to so many of you laden with cakes & sandwiches; words cannot express how grateful we are. Thank you to all who attended the funeral Mass and sent Mass cards, many thanks to Valleymount GAA for their guard of honour and traffic management. A special thank you to Fr Behan for his many visits. Thank you to Lorraine and Richie Willoughby and to Harry Farrington for their beautiful singing. Thank you to Tony & Regina Clarke and to the staff & management of Tulfarris Hotel. A Mass will be offered for your intentions.
Visitation of the Sick: If there are any parishioners ill, at home or in hospital who would like a visit from a priest, please contact the Parish Office to let us know and to make arrangements 045 865 327
Manor Kilbride Graveyard Sunday 16th June (Please note our new & permanent date)
Sum of Money found on Tues 21st May (Near Deerpark Close) Contact 087 959 8409
Daffodil Day 2019: with your help we raised €9,109. Thank you so much from Julieann Byrne, Caroline Byrne & Christine Hughes. Looking forward to your help next year.
Helpers needed to help supervise children during Children’s Church. Only 1 hour every fortnight. Please contact Nuala 085 122 161 if you may be available to help out on occasion.
Two Children’s Church dates remaining before summer break – June 9th and 30th at 10am Mass in Church of Our Lady Blessington for children aged 5 to 10 years
Blessington Bingo Every Wednesday at 8.15 in the Avon (Avon Ri) Great Prizes, Extra Raffle Prizes Shuttle Bus €2 return. Jess: 086 860 2822 or Catherine 087 122 4019
Tai Chi Classes (in aid of the Coimin Centre) every Tuesday from 3pm to 4pm in HD Fitness (under the Lemon Tree). Suitable for all ages & levels of fitness, this is a gentle form of exercise which improves coordination, balance, joint mobility & core strength. We ask participants to make a €3 contribution for the Centre.
Lugnaquilla – Eamonn Murray Memorial Charity Walk on Sunday 23rd June at 2pm Leaving from Fenton’s Bar at 2pm. Donations on the day please for St Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh
The Coimín Greenway 5k. Register now to secure your place in the Coimín Greenway 5k on Sun 16th June. Race is chip timed with cash prizes, there’ll be bespoke medals for all race participants. www.popupraces.ie/race/blessington-5k-family-fun-day/ Proudly sponsored by Kenny’s Supervalu Blessington & supported by Wicklow Leader Programme.
There is a new domestic violence outreach service in West Wicklow provided by Saoirse Women’s refuge in Tallaght. We can offer confidential appointments providing support to women suffering from domestic violence in the community, including Court Accompaniment. The drop in clinics take place every Monday 9:30am-11:30am Blessington Library, every Wednesday afternoon 2:30pm-4:30pm Seomra Imaal Hall Dunlavin and every Friday 9:30-11:30am The equestrian/The Lawlor centre Baltinglass. Call 085 271 0378 for an Appointment.
Sunday 26th May (+ every Last Sunday) SONGS & TUNES session, set up by local music lovers in Zellers, Lacken – a welcoming venue; 6pm to 9 or later. Free and just for fun – a friendly, inclusive gathering. Everyone invited – LISTENERS especially. All ages. ANY song or acoustic tune or self-accompaniment. Pop in and check it out? Join in IF you feel the urge!
Date For your Diary: Supper/Dance (Ballroom Of Romance) in Hollywood Centre on Saturday 20th July. Food Served at 8pm. Dancing until Midnight, music by THE WICKLOW MAN. Adm €20. Great night assured!!!
Hollywood Friendship Club every Wed from 2.15pm to 4.15pm. New members always welcome.
Cruthú Art Group has now reopened at Russborough for the Summer Season from 11am to 5pm on weekends & Bank Holidays. We will also open Fridays & selected days later in Summer. If you have any enquiries about our work, please email cruthuart@gmail.com Drop in anytime to view unique locally produced art & crafts. www.cruthu.ie
Blessington ‘Tots’ mini-rugby for boys & girls is at St Kevin’s Community Centre 11am outdoors each Saturday
A Beautiful Celebration of Music featuring emerging classical artists on Thursday 27th June at 7.30pm in the Moat Theatre Naas 045 883 030. Tickets €10. Proudly supporting “Make a Wish” and “The Irish Cancer Society”
The 2019 Poetry Bus Tour … On Saturday June 8th the Poetry Bus will depart Blessington Library at 10am with PoulaPoets & guest musician aboard for another magical mystery tour of poetic proportions, stopping at various top-secret locations around West Wicklow for readings & songs & chat & lunch (not provided), before returning to the library at 4pm for a cuppa. Bring your favourite poems for the open mic. Tickets (€5) available from Blessington library. Book now blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie or by phone on (045) 891 740
ECUMENICAL BIBLE WEEK Coimín Centre Blessington
“Always Be Ready to give an answer…… for the Hope that you Possess” (1 Peter 3:15)
Monday 10th June 7.30pm to 9pm
Beatitudes: A Way of Life, a Way of Looking – Speaker: Seán Goan
Tuesday 11th June 7.30pm to 9pm
Accounting for the Hope that is in us – Speaker: Nick Park
Wednesday 12th June 7.30pm to 9pm
Luke’s Teaching on Prayer & the Lord’s Prayer – Speaker: Kieran O’Mahony
www.bibleweek.ie facebook.com/bibleweek Further Info from Blessington Parish Office 045 865 327
Animal Farm Family Fun Day – Monday 3rd June from 2pm to 5pm. St Kevin’s Community Centre, Blessington. Fun for all the family. Meet the animals, Novelty Dog Show (enter on the day) FREE Pony Rides. Fresh Produce Refreshments. €10 per Family includes Tea/Coffee. The animal farm event is an important fundraiser for St. Mary’s Church. The team organising the event would be grateful for donations of any items that could be sold on a Bric-a-Brac Stall (nearly new items in good condition) items for the lucky dip and donations of cakes, tray bakes, jams, chutneys, plants etc for the Fresh Produce Stall. These items could be dropped to the hall during the morning of June 3rd where they will be gratefully received in aid of St Mary’s Parish, Blessington.
St John the Baptist Church Cloughleagh Saturday 15th June from 12 noon to 4pm
FETE & BARBEQUE – Gourmet Barbeque & Crepes, Cakes, Plants, Books, Crafts, Raffle, Kid’s Corner, Face Painting. Admission €5 including tea. Children Free. Come & Join the Fun in this beautiful location & enjoy lovely food, homemade goodies & excellent stalls. Contributions for the stalls will be gratefully received
Know the true value of time; seize and enjoy every minute.
Issue 1256 19th May 2019
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMinistry Sunday Collection at all Masses this weekend This new annual collection will replace the Share Collection & will be devoted to support the building up of new forms of lay ministry in our parishes.
Mass Intentions this Week
Jim Patton (RD)
Saturday 6pm:
Francis Vallely (Mths Mind)
Mary Valelly (A) Phil Foster (A)
Sunday 10am:
John Kelly (A) Paddy Giles (RD)
Mary Ryan (Birthday Rem)
We also Remember the following:
Frank Kenny (A) James Kenny (A)
Joe Kavanagh (A) Christopher Cartwright (A) Joseph Burke (A) Lucy Keogh (A)
Andy & May Metcalfe (A) Michael Clarke (A)
James McHugh, Peter O’Keefe, Clare Nolan, Phillip Quigley (A) Charles & Catherine Doran
Monday: Mass for those on the list for Sick
Tuesday: Andy & May Metcalfe (A) Get Well Intentions, Get Well Intentions
Wed: Mick Fleming (RD) Maisie Miley (RD)
Thurs: Frank Kenny (A) James Kenny (A)
Friday: Mass for all on Blessington List for Deceased
Saturday 18th May 2019
►Congratulations to the Boys & Girls in St Mary’s JS receiving 1st Holy Communion in Church of Our Lady Blessington at 11am and all those in St Brigid’s NS Manor Kilbride who will receive at 11am Mass in Manor Kilbride.
Sunday 19th May 2019
►Children’s Church at 10am Mass for children aged 6 to 9 years.
►Congratulations to the Boys & Girls from No 1School & Blessington Educate Together NS who will receive 1st Holy Communion in Church of Our Lady, Blessington today.
►Burgage Cemetery Mass at 3pm.
Monday 20th May 2019
►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass. (ex Bank Holidays)
►Children’s Choir 1st Rehearsal from 3pm to 3.45pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington
Tuesday 21st May 2019
►Blessington U3A are proud to present their May talk by Stella Mew on “William B Yates” on Tuesday 21st May at 10:30am at The Education Centre, Baltinglass Road. All welcome, €5 entry for non-members
►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment
►Blessington Active Retired meet at 2.30pm in the Coimin Centre
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 22nd May 2019
►The Citizens Information Centre is open in Blessington Library today 10am to 12.30pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
St Vincent de Paul local no: 087 181 1579
The Rathfarnham Parish Bethany Bereavement Support Group An Evening to Remember Your Departed Loved One & A Talk (By Moira Staines) on Coping with Loss The Parish Pastoral Centre Willbrook Road Rathfarnham On Thursday 30th May at 8pm.
Happiness is not having what you want, it is appreciating what you have
Comhghairdeas le gach buachaill agus cailín i nGaelscoil na Lochanna Congratulations to the Boys & Girls who will receive 1st Holy Communion next Saturday 26th May in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Hollywood Mass Rock is on the 26th of May, the pilgrimage will start in the Church car park at 7.00am & will proceed from here to the Mass Rock where the Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Eamonn Walsh upon arrival at Corragh at 9am (approx) All are welcome.
Visitation of the Sick: If there are any parishioners ill, at home or in hospital who would like a visit from a priest, please contact the Parish Office to let us know and to make arrangements 045 865 327
Manor Kilbride Graveyard Sunday 16th June (Please note our new & permanent date)
Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 26th May. Leaving the Square Blessington (outside the Downshire Hotel) at 8am Sharp. Mary: 087 6061 729
Blessington Tidy Towns and Forum have organised our annual Community Clean Up for Sunday 26th May meeting at 8.45am outside Credit Union. We are hoping volunteers will come out in force as we make a big effort to prepare for the annual Tidy Towns judging. It would greatly help organising of the event if you could mention your interest in advance to Michael Sargent by text 086 244 3640 or by email michael@gsw.ie or by dropping a note to Corner House, Main Street.
West Wicklow Festival takes place this weekend 15th to 19th May Building on the success of previous festivals, the 2019 West Wicklow Festival boasts an incredible line-up of musicians & artists from all over the world with concerts being held at Russborough House and St. Mary’s Church, Blessington. Having doubled in size last year, the Festival has once again expanded its programme & this year will feature 15 incredible artists over 5 days. You can book tickets in person from Russborough House, McGreal’s Pharmacy or the National Concert Hall, Dublin. You can also book online at www.westwicklowfestival.com or by calling (01) 417 0000
Blessington Bingo Every Wednesday at 8.15 in the Avon (Avon Ri) Great Prizes, Extra Raffle Prizes Shuttle Bus €2 return. Jess: 086 860 2822 or Catherine 087 122 4019
Tai Chi Classes (in aid of the Coimin Centre) every Tuesday from 3pm to 4pm in HD Fitness (under the Lemon Tree). Suitable for all ages & levels of fitness, this is a gentle form of exercise which improves coordination, balance, joint mobility & core strength. We ask participants to make a €3 contribution for the Centre.
Lugnaquilla – Eamonn Murray Memorial Charity Walk on Sunday 23rd June at 2pm Leaving from Fenton’s Bar at 2pm. Donations on the day please for St Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh
Cruthú Art Group has now reopened at Russborough for the Summer Season from 11am to 5pm on weekends & Bank Holidays. We will also open Fridays & selected days later in Summer. If you have any enquiries about our work, please email cruthuart@gmail.com Drop in anytime to view unique locally produced art & crafts. www.cruthu.ie
The Coimín Greenway 5k. Register now to secure your place in the Coimín Greenway 5k on Sun 16th June. Race is chip timed with cash prizes, there’ll be bespoke medals for all race participants. www.popupraces.ie/race/blessington-5k-family-fun-day/ Proudly sponsored by Kenny’s Supervalu Blessington & supported by Wicklow Leader Programme.
Blessington ‘Tots’ mini-rugby for boys & girls is at St Kevin’s Community Centre 11am outdoors each Saturday
Knockadoon Music and Liturgy Course is now open for booking! A place for choirs & young people to experience a week of music, friendship & community from the 11th to 17th August! More info available on our Facebook, Instragram, Twitter@KnockadoonML websitewww.knockadoonml.com
The Rathfarnham Parish Bethany Bereavement Support Group: An Evening to Remember Your Departed Loved One and A Talk (By Moira Staines) on Coping with Loss in The Parish Pastoral Centre Willbrook Road Rathfarnham On Thursday 30th May at 8pm.
The Blessington Girl Guide Unit is being revived & we would love to get some people involved. This is for girls from the age of 10 to 14. They will meet at 7.30pm on a Monday night in St Kevin’s Hall. There is a meeting to have a chat with interested people on the 20th May at 7.30pm in St Kevin’s. Please contact Ceara at errdo@irishgirlguides.ie or 089 468 9275
Hollywood Friendship Club every Wed from 2.15pm to 4.15pm. New members always welcome.
Hollywood Walking Trails have a Meeting in Hollywood Centre on 20th May 8pm everyone welcome. 58 people walked the “first trail” last Tuesday evening. Further details will follow when “The Trails” are sorted.
Date For your Diary – Supper/Dance (Ballroom Of Romance) in Hollywood Centre on Saturday 20th July. Food Served at 8pm. Dancing until Midnight, music by THE WICKLOW MAN. Adm €20. Great night assured!!!
Sunday 26th May (+ every Last Sunday) SONGS & TUNES session, set up by local music lovers in Zellers, Lacken – a welcoming venue; 6pm to 9 or later. Free and just for fun – a friendly, inclusive gathering. Everyone invited – LISTENERS especially. All ages. ANY song or acoustic tune or self-accompaniment. Pop in and check it out? Join in IF you feel the urge!
PoulaPoetry would like to thank everyone who came to the library on Poetry Day Ireland recently, especially those local young poets who read for us, including Poppy, Alannah, Patrick, Liam, Katie, Lilyana, Finn, Isabella, James and Abi. We all really enjoyed and were very impressed hearing you read your poems with such aplomb. Thanks also to Saoirse & Donagh for playing a few tunes for us. We would also like to thank all the parents and schools who facilitated the performers with lifts and encouragement.
Pathways: Exploring Faith as an Adult: Pathways is a two-year, one evening a week, Adult Faith Development course on Thursday evenings in Holy Cross College, Clonliffe Road. Late September to May (7.00– 9.30pm). Application now open for September 2019. Early application advised. Contact Pathways Director, Eileen Houlahan at 01 8087594 or pathways@dublindiocese.ie or go to: www.evangelisation.ie
Issue 1255 12th May 2019
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeIrish Cancer Society Church Gate Collection – Crosschapel & Manor Kilbride
Saturday 11th May 2019
►IN AID OF PIETA HOUSE – Blessington’s 1st Darkness into Light. contact Greg at blessington@darknessintolight.ie
►Congratulations to the Boys & Girls who will receive 1st Holy Communion at 11am Mass in Lacken Church.
►A night for Peadar Moran ESB Lake Warden on his retirement Mileys at 8.30pm, Trad Musicians welcome. Sean 086 108 5879
Sunday 12th May 2019
►Congratulations to the Boys & Girls who will receive 1st Holy Communion at 11.15am Mass in Valleymount Church.
►Car Boot Sale (Des Redmond Charities) in St. Kevin’s Hall from 7am to 4pm. €10 per table, Free Car Park, Tea & Coffee.
Monday 13th May 2019
►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass. (ex Bank Holidays)
►Children’s Choir 1st Rehearsal from 3pm to 3.45pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington
►Blessington & District Forum are hosting a Meet the Candidates evening for the forthcoming Council elections in Tramway Theatre at 8pm, all welcome.
►Neighbourhood Collection Envelopes for May are due, we would appreciate it collectors could drop the envelopes into the Parish Office
Tuesday 14th May 2019
►Citizens Information Centre in Blessington Library from 1pm to 4pm. Legal advice service on 1st & 3rd Tues of month by appointment
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 15th May 2019
►The Citizens Information Centre is open in Blessington Library today 10am to 12.30pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
Sunday 19th May 2019
► Burgage Cemetery Mass at 3pm
Congratulations to the Boys & Girls who will receive 1st Holy Communion next weekend 18th & 19th May in Blessington and Manor Kilbride
St Vincent de Paul local no: 087 181 1579
Visitation of the Sick: If there are any parishioners ill, at home or in hospital who would like a visit from a priest, please contact the Parish Office to let us know and to make arrangements 045 865 327
A message from Archbishop Diarmuid Martin
This weekend of 11th & 12th May, we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday
an occasion to reflect on the importance of the ministerial priesthood & on prayer for vocations to the priesthood. This is an urgent call for the future of our diocese. There will no longer be special collection today as with smaller numbers of seminarians, there are now sufficient funds for the near future. In his message for the World day of Prayer for Vocations Pope Francis says that there can be no greater joy than to risk one’s life for the Lord! He encourages us, especially the young, not to be deaf to the Lord’s call. ‘If he calls you to follow his path, do not pull your oars into the boat, but trust him. Do not yield to fear, which paralyses us before the great heights to which the Lord points us.
Next weekend, 18th & 19th May, we will for the first time hold a new collection which will be called the Ministry Sunday Collection.
This new annual collection will replace the Share Collection & will be devoted to support the building up of new forms of lay ministry in our parishes. The work of spreading the Gospel of Jesus in our changing religious culture will require more lay men and women working in various ways alongside our priests at the heart of parish communities. This collection is about ensuring that we will have the people we need – men & women who will be to the fore in making our parishes vibrant faith communities into the future. While many of those involved will be volunteers, we will have to equip & train leaders & provide facilities for formation. We want to work towards a situation where all parishes in this Archdiocese benefit from their gifts & expertise. The new collection is one-step in that process.
Mass Intentions this Week
Noel Eustace (RD) & Michael Ryan (RD)
Saturday 6pm: Jane & Jim Flynn (A)
Robert Hennessy (A), Amelia Lily Phillips (A) Mary & Roger Keogh (A)
Sunday 10am: Pat Duffy (A) Jessie Clarke (A) Billy Ball (A) Edward Carroll (A)
Ann Carroll-Brophy (A) Amanda Brophy(A) Michael O’Connor (A)
We also Remember the following:
Peter & Mary Murphy Jack Boothman,
Jimmy Devoy, Lelia & Malachy Slevin,
Mary Clarke, Rose McLoughlin, James Finglas
Monday: Mass for those on the list for Sick
Tuesday: Thanksgiving Mass, Billy Ball (A)
Wed: Three Birthday Remembrance Masses
Thurs: James Finglas (RD) Damien O’Keefe
Friday: Tracey Foley (RD) Maisie Miley (RD)
West Wicklow Festival Tickets are now on sale for the third edition of the West Wicklow Festival which takes place from 15th to 19th May. Building on the success of previous festivals, the 2019 West Wicklow Festival boasts an incredible line-up of musicians & artists from all over the world with concerts being held at Russborough House and St. Mary’s Church, Blessington. Having doubled in size last year, the Festival has once again expanded its programme & this year will feature 15 incredible artists over 5 days. You can book tickets in person from Russborough House, McGreal’s Pharmacy or the National Concert Hall, Dublin. You can also book online at www.westwicklowfestival.com or by calling (01) 417 0000
Manor Kilbride Graveyard Sunday 16th June (Please note our new & permanent date)
Blessington Bingo Every Wednesday at 8.15 in the Avon (Avon Ri) Great Prizes, Extra Raffle Prizes Shuttle Bus €2 return. Jess: 086 860 2822 or Catherine 087 122 4019
Tai Chi Classes (in aid of the Coimin Centre) every Tuesday from 3pm to 4pm in HD Fitness (under the Lemon Tree). Suitable for all ages & levels of fitness, this is a gentle form of exercise which improves coordination, balance, joint mobility & core strength. We ask participants to make a €3 contribution for the Centre.
BYT BLESSINGTON YOUTH THEATRE – A number of Blessington Youth Theatre Leaders are retiring this year after 11 years with the group. It is now time for parents, past members & all those who may be interested within the Community of Blessington & district, to volunteer & ensure the continuation of this vibrant, wonderful Community Youth Group.In this regard we invite those interested in continuing BYT to please attend an important meeting to discuss the future of Blessington Youth Theatre at the TRAMWAY THEATRE, BLESSINGTON, ON THURSDAY 16th MAY AT 8 PM. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE.
Cruthú Art Group has now reopened at Russborough for the Summer Season from 11am to 5pm on weekends & Bank Holidays. We will also open Fridays & selected days later in Summer. If you have any enquiries about our work, please email cruthuart@gmail.com Drop in anytime to view unique locally produced art & crafts. www.cruthu.ie
The Coimín Greenway 5k. Register now to secure your place in the Coimín Greenway 5k on Sun 16th June. Race is chip timed with cash prizes, there’ll be bespoke medals for all race participants. www.popupraces.ie/race/blessington-5k-family-fun-day/ Proudly sponsored by Kenny’s Supervalu Blessington & supported by Wicklow Leader Programme.
Blessington ‘Tots’ mini-rugby for boys & girls is at St Kevin’s Community Centre 11am outdoors each Saturday
Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 26th May. Leaving the Square Blessington (outside the Downshire Hotel) at 8am Sharp. Mary: 087 6061 729
Michael Dwyers U14 Feile Team Fundraiser – Fun quiz, will be held in Hennessy’s on Fri May 17th at 9.30pm. Blessington GAA is represented by – Finn Behan, Brian Richardson & Thomas Walsh. The boys will be travelling to Cork on June 7th Please support.
Kilbride & Lakeside Music Committee & Glen Heste Pure Mile Group wish to thank everybody who came to the Big Hello event last Sunday in Manor Kilbride. We really appreciated all the home baking, cakes, delph, flowers etc Many thanks to all the singers. Go mbeirimíd beo ar an am seo arís!
West Wicklow Cancer Support would like to thank all of those who offered their help & support with our East Coast FM Coffee Morning. The Musicians, community volunteers, local businesses & the Coimin Centre & staff some of who were exceptionally kind & went above & beyond to help make it a great success! There are too many to mention & we are very grateful for your ongoing support. All funds raised go towards providing much needed support to the community & developing our services. A big thank also to East Coast FM for their amazing support & guidance along the way, we hope to have our final figure in from them very soon!
Hands for Life/Community CPR Training Every day in Ireland 13 people die from a cardiac arrest. By starting CPR immediately, you double the person’s chances of surviving. HANDS FOR LIFE is a community CPR training programme run by the Irish Heart Foundation. It is free & is coming to Blessington Library on Tuesday 14th May for 3 sessions at 5 pm, 6.30pm & 8pm. This is a 1-hour course for adults & includes a practical element of performing CPR on a manikin. To take part, phone the library at 89 1740 or email blesslib@wicklowcoco.ie
‘Magic Table’ or ToverTafel. Blessington Library has recently acquired a Tovertafel or when translated from Dutch – a ‘Magic Table’. The equipment got its name after a dementia patient who was trying it out, said “this is a magic table”. The Tovertafel is a projector on the ceiling that can project light onto a table below. It allows patients to take part in various games that help to stimulate their brains & lead to social interaction. The emphasis is on relaxation & fun, the games are not competitive & every participant is a winner in that they can get so much in terms of interaction & sociability. Blessington Librarians are very excited to demonstrate this to members of our community & their loved ones who are dementia patients. There are three open days planned in May – Friday 10th from 12 noon to 4.30pm, Saturday 11th from 12 to 4.30pm and Monday 13th 12 to 4.30pm. Please phone the library at 891740 for further information & to arrange a booking