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Issue 1271 September 1st 2019
The Crosscare Annual Collection for Community, Homeless & Youth Services will take place in all churches this weekend 31st Aug & 1st Sept. Please help Crosscare to continue with their vital work in our parishes. Donors can also contribute online at www.crosscare.ie
Monday 2nd September 2019
►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass (ex-Bank Holidays)
►Guided Prayer, Benediction & Music at 8pm in Lacken Church. Refreshments afterwards. All are welcome.
Tuesday 3rd September 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 4th September 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 6th September 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
Saturday 6pm: Margaret Higgins (Mths Mind) Pat Hughes (1st A) Denis Toomey (A)
Sunday 10am: Conor Earley (A) Katie Kelly (A) Mary-Anne Sargent (A)
We also Remember the following: Monica Mellin (A) Joseph O’Riordan (1st A) Lillian D’Arcy (A) Eddie Conroy (RD)
Monday: Mass for those on the list for Sick
Tuesday: Barry O’Donnell (Rem) Thank You Mass
Wednesday: Tom, Phyllis & Roger Farrell (A) Deceased members of Kelly, Moran & Miller Families
Thursday: Susan Nolan (RD) Richard Moore (RD)
Friday: Mass for all on Altar List of the Dead
The Family of late Skaidrite Valdgeima would like to thank everyone for their kindness & support it means so much. Thank you to all our friends & neighbours for all your help & kindness we are so grateful to you all and also to all who attended the funeral Mass & sent Mass cards. Thank you to Fr. Paraic & Deacon Gerry Malone for Funeral Mass & all your support. Thanks to Lorraine and Paul for their beautiful singing. Huge thanks to all the Irish Dancers from Scoil Rince Ni Aogain, Sky’s Butterfly Family for doing guard of honour. A special thank you to Tony and Regina Clarke for all their kindness & for taking care of our beloved Skaidrite. A Mass will be offered for your intentions. Ivars, Simona, Samanta & Isabell
The Blessington Community First Responder Unit will be holding their Annual Church Gate Collection next weekend, 7th & 8th September. All donations greatly appreciated. The Blessington Community First Responder Unit was setup in 2005. It is a 100% voluntary group providing near 24/7 quick response to a range of Respiratory and Cardiac related emergencies in Blessington and the surrounding towns within a 10K radius. Without the public’s support and the support of local businesses, this unit would simply not be able to continue. Every penny raised goes back into the unit for the good of our community
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
Rathmore Cemetery Clean-Up. A BIG thank-you to all who came on Sat 24th. Great work was done! It was proposed that we continue the work each Saturday (Weather permitting) Thank you all
The Charity, “Touch Ireland” Supporting Vulnerable Children in “Our World” offer a sincere thank you to all who contributed to our recent Church Gate collection on 10th/11th August which raised € 545
Readers of the Word needed to join the Rota for 6pm or 10am Mass in Church of Our Lady Blessington. If you are a former reader in this Parish and would like to return or if you were a reader in another Parish and would like to be included, please contact the Parish Office: 045 865 327
A Date for your Diary A Week of Guided Prayer from 29th Sept to 5th October. This is a way of making a retreat in the midst of our busy day. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to take part. The structure is simple. It begins on Sunday evening with a group introduction to the format of the week; some explanation of Praying with Scripture; some time in prayer together; meeting your personal guide; a chance to ask any questions…and share some light refreshments together!! Each day you are asked to spend time in prayer and then come to the parish each day to talk about it with a trained Prayer Guide for half an hour. These one-to-one sessions run from Monday to Friday at a time convenient to you. The week ends with everyone coming together to share their experiences. Next weekend there will be speakers at all the Masses to further explain what is involved and who will also answer any queries you have about it. Information leaflets and Registration Forms will also be distributed.
Car Boot Sale (Des Redmond Charities) in St. Kevin’s Hall Sunday 8th September from 7am to 4pm. €10 per table, Free Car Park, Tea & Coffee. Pat Conlan 086 075 2072
Interest in a social cycle in Blessington? Cycling Ireland community rides are gentle, social bike rides for adults, led by an experienced cyclist, followed by a coffee and chat. Register for free at www.axacommunitybikerides.com
Blessington Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others Team is looking for new members. Our training sessions are focused on building up fitness with a bit of football thrown in! If you fancy trying something different & meeting some new people, please come along on Tuesday at 7.30pm
Hollywood Walking Trail, meet every Tuesday at 6.45pm outside Tutty’s Pub. Great walks for the experienced walker & brief walks for those not the best “on their feet”. Please come along & join in.
Blessington Firefighters are holding a charity car wash at Blessington Fire Station on Saturday 31st August from 10am to 5pm. Please come & support us to help raise vital funds for Aoibheann’s Pink Tie Charity. All Welcome
Line Dance Classes every Tuesday afternoon from 3pm to 4.15pm and on Thursday night from 7pm to 8.15pm. All welcome €7 per class in Manor Kilbride Hall. Classes resume on Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th September.
Foroige Youth Club starts back on Friday 6th September in St Joseph’s Hall. Register now online & we will be in touch ASAP http://tiny.cc/kbfhbz Volunteers needed, if interested please email: foroigeblessington@gmail.com
Do you enjoy movement? We are looking for people interested in taking part in a community dance project as part of the Ninette de Valois festival. No dance experience required. All ages (8-80 and beyond!), genders, shapes & sizes are welcome. ruthshineschoolofdance1@gmail.com
Summer Stars ‘Magic Show’ at the Library Blessington, the annual magic show with Joe Daly takes place this year in the library on 31st Aug 11am & all participants in the Summer Stars programme are invited to come along. Children will be presented with their certificates & medals, if you can’t make it to the magic show, please drop into the library anytime to collect them. This summer over 500 children have read over 2,500 books between them!
New West Wicklow Support Group GROW Community Mental Health Support Group meets every Wed at 7.30pm in Camphill, Dunlavin. (from Wed 4th Sept) Come & learn more about positive mental health, wellbeing, recovery & how GROW may help you achieve this. Free, all welcome. for further info: John 086 803 3126 or www.grow.ie.
Happy Faces Community Playgroup enrolling for Sept 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 call: 085 128 1605, email happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie or Facebook
Community Pool for West Wicklow are raffling a framed, signed Dublin jersey! Tickets €10 and can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/CPWWDubJerseyRaffle A maximum of 200 tickets will be sold. The winner will be notified by email. Payments are processed by PayPal. Draw will he held when all 200 tickets are sold. All monies raised will go towards a pool for West Wicklow. For more info, email: poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
Dear Lord, so far today I’m doing alright.
I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty or selfish
I have not moaned, complained, cursed or eaten any chocolate.
I haven’t charged anything to my credit card….
But I will be getting out of bed in a minute, and I think that I will really need your help then!!
Issue 1270 August 25th 2019
The Crosscare Annual Collection for Community, Homeless & Youth Services will take place in all churches next weekend 31st Aug & 1st Sept. Last year Crosscare saw almost 1,000 people accommodated in their homeless services & at the same time they helped 78 families & over 100 individuals move into their own homes. Through their food banks & meal services, over 175,000 meals were distributed to those in need and 14,000 parcels of food were delivered to families. Over 4,000 young people were supported through Crosscare’s Youth Work service through voluntary youth clubs & summer projects. 400 teenagers & their families found the help & support they needed in Teen Counselling. Please help Crosscare to continue with this vital work in our parishes. Donors can also contribute online at www.crosscare.ie
Saturday 24th August 2019
►A volunteer clean-up day in Rathmore Graveyard from 11am onwards. bring a strimmer rake or fork, we are hoping for a big turn out on the day.
Sunday 25th August 2019
►Cemetery Mass Baltyboys at 12 noon. PLEASE NOTE: there will be no 11.15am Mass in Valleymount
►Parking for the Cemetery Mass will be available in Miley’s field across from Baltyboys Cemetery. Please do not park on either side of the road. There will be a one-way traffic system for the duration of the Mass.
Monday 26th August 2019
►Holy Hour in Crosschapel every Monday after 10am Mass (ex-Bank Holidays)
►Blessington Bowls Guest Night in St. Kevin’s Hall at 8pm. Join us for a Fun Night. No entry Fee / Refreshments Served.
Tuesday 27th August 2019
►Citizens Information Centre will be closed for the month of August. Reopening on Tuesday, 3rd September. Queries can be made to 0761 07 4000 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm.
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 28th August 2019
►Citizens Information Centre will be closed for the month of August. Reopening on Tuesday, 3rd September. Queries can be made to 0761 07 4000 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
Mass Intentions this Week
Saturday 6pm: William (Teddy) Shirran (1st A) Eddie Conroy (RD)
Sunday 10am: Maurice Moore (1st A) Liam Nestor (RD)
We also Remember the following:
Phyllis Nixon (A) Ann Carmody (A) Sean Harte (A)
Monday: Mass for those on the list for Sick
Tuesday: Teddy Deveraux (RD) Sheila Zeller (RD)
Wednesday: Birthday Rem, Thanksgiving Mass
Thursday: Sp Intentions, Get Well Mass
Friday: Bernard Berney (RD) Mary Weir (RD)
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
If you received an email that appeared to be from a Gmail account from Fr Richard Behan do not reply to it as it is bogus account
Readers of the Word needed to join the rota for 6pm or 10am Mass in Church of Our Lady Blessington. If you are a former reader in this Parish and would like to return or if you were a reader in another Parish and would like to be included, please contact the Parish Office: 045 865 327
A Date for your Diary – A Week of Guided Prayer from 29th Sept to 5th October the week begins on Sunday evening with a group session to introduce participants to the format of the week. You will be introduced to the prayer guide you will meet on a daily basis to help you direct and deepen your prayer life. The structure for the week is simple and everyone is welcome to participate.
Music at 10am Mass on Sundays: If you would like to join the group and help with the singing at our Mass, rehearsals begin again on Thursday 29th August from 7.15pm to 8.15pm in the Church. Info: Parish Office 045 865 327
SONGS & TUNES Sunday 25th August (+ every Last Sunday) Free session in Zellers, Lacken from 6pm to 9+ ALL ages welcome – LISTENERS, novices, former singers or players ANY song, tune, acoustic self-accompaniment. Just for fun!!!
“Ceiliuradh a Celtic Miscellany” – an acoustic, candlelit celebration of song & music hosted by Blessington Comhaltas in St. Kevin’s Church, Hollywood, Co. Wicklow on Saturday 24th August at 8pm. Phil Callery of The Voice Squad – Maca (Anúna & Riverdance) – Ger Fitzgerald, Bean an Sean Nos – Ninette De Valois Ballet, Ruth Shine Dance Troupe, Fear an Tí, Paddy Gleeson. A Heritage Week Celebration, further info: Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072. Free Event….Bigi Linn…..Please Support.
Line Dance Classes every Tuesday afternoon from 3pm to 4.15pm and on Thursday night from 7pm to 8.15pm. All welcome €7 per class in Manor Kilbride Hall. Classes resume on Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th September.
West Wicklow Cancer Support in conjunction with our East Coast FM Coffee morning fundraiser have a signed GAA Dublin All Ireland Champions jersey for auction! Possibly the most successful Dublin Team of all time. If you would like to own this splendid piece of memorabilia, please call/email: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com
“West Wicklow Cancer Support, Weekly Meditation with essential oils hosted by Gemma Deeney continues Wednesdays 11.30am at the Primary Care Centre Blessington. Info: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com Just come along & do bring a friend. “The best cure for the body is a quiet mind”
Interest in a social cycle in Blessington? Cycling Ireland community rides are gentle, social bike rides for adults, led by an experienced cyclist, followed by a coffee and chat. Register for free at www.axacommunitybikerides.com
Blessington Firefighters are holding a charity car wash at Blessington Fire Station on Saturday 31 August from 10am to 5pm. Please come & support us to help raise vital funds for Aoibheann’s Pink Tie Charity. All Welcome
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.
Hollywood Walking Trail, meet every Tuesday at 6.45pm outside Tutty’s Pub. Great walks for the experienced walker & brief walks for those not the best “on their feet”. Please come along & join in.
Why not make time to join the library or renew a lapsed membership? It’s easy to join; you can do so online or drop into your local library. Your new library card will give you and your children access to an exciting and up to date collection of books suitable for all ages and abilities as well as a range of online resources. Since the beginning of the year, fines are no longer charged on overdue items so if you do have any items belonging to the library, please drop them back. No matter how long these books have been checked out, we will be delighted to have them back in circulation and available to everyone. Blessington Library staff are looking forward to meeting lots of new borrowers and also renewing expired accounts.
Blessington Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others Team is looking for new members. Our training sessions are focused on building up fitness with a bit of football thrown in! If you fancy trying something different & meeting some new people, please come along on Tuesday at 7.30pm
Foroige Youth Club starts back on Friday 6th September in St Joseph’s Hall. Register now online & we will be in touch ASAP http://tiny.cc/kbfhbz Volunteers needed, if interested please drop us an email: foroigeblessington@gmail.com
Do you enjoy movement? We are looking for people interested in taking part in a community dance project as part of the Ninette de Valois festival. No dance experience required. All ages (8-80 and beyond!), genders, shapes and sizes are welcome. Email Ruth if you are interested ruthshineschoolofdance1@gmail.com
Summer Stars ‘Magic Show’ at the Library Blessington, the annual magic show with Joe Daly takes place this year in the library on 31st August at 11am & all participants in the Summer Stars programme are invited to come along. Joe is an amazing magician who also happens to be great fun so the accompanying parents are in for a treat too! Children will also be presented with their certificates & medals that day – if you can’t make it to the magic show, please come at any time to get your certificate & medal. Blessington Library staff wish to congratulate all the children who took part this year – we have over 500 children from Blessington taking part this year & altogether they have read over 2,500 books between them!
The Community Pool for West Wicklow Committee would like to thank everyone who attended our family funday in Russborough House last Saturday & helped to make it a huge success. It was a wonderful day with Minister for Health, Simon Harris pledging that West Wicklow will have a public swimming pool in the next two years! It also marked the beginning of our fundraising campaign to raise €1 million over two years. Please keep an eye out for our next exciting event. If you’d like to get involved in the campaign email us at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
New West Wicklow Support Group GROW Community Mental Health Support Group meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm in Camphill, Grangebeg, Dunlavin. (meeting Wed 4th September) Why not come along & learn more about positive mental health, wellbeing, recovery & how GROW may help you achieve this. Free of charge. All welcome. Contact John 086 803 3126 or visit our website, www.grow.ie for further information & different meeting venues. [Grow Promoting Positive Mental Health]
Local St Vincent de Paul 087 181 1579
Issue 1269 August 18th 2019
The Irish Wheelchair Association are holding a Church Gate Collection next weekend, 24th and 25th Aug at all Masses. They are depending on local volunteers to collect on the day. If you are available to help, please contact Jacqui on 086-1284124 or email Jacqui.oconnor@iwa.ie
Sunday 18th August 2019
►Valleymount Country from 10am to 3pm in Valleymount Hall
►Monthly Envelopes for August are due. We would appreciate it if they are left in the Church at Mass or dropped into the Parish Office any morning. Many thanks contributors & collectors for your continued support.
Tuesday 20th August 2019
►Citizens Information Centre will be closed for the month of August. Reopening on Tuesday, 3rd September. Queries can be made to 0761 07 4000 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm.
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 21st August 2019
►Citizens Information Centre will be closed for the month of August. Reopening on Tuesday, 3rd September. Queries can be made to 0761 07 4000 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
►The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Board’s Mobile Unit will be at the Community College Blessington from 5pm to 8.30pm. 3000 units are needed overall each week & donors are especially needed at this time of the year.
Sunday 25th August 2019
►Cemetery Mass Baltyboys at 12 noon. PLEASE NOTE: there will be no 11.15am Mass in Valleymount that day.
Mass Intentions this Week
Sheila Zeller (RD)
Saturday 6pm: Hugh Collins (RD) Una Sweeney (RD)
Sunday 10am: Johnny Brown (A) Stephen Lunders (A)
We also Remember the following: Cora Stoodley (A) Christy Dempsey (Rem) Martin & Nora Murphy (A) Gabriel & Seamus Murphy (A) Lillian D’Arcy (A) Sheila Roche (A) Margaret & Bernard Lynch (A)
Monday: Mass for those on the list for Sick
Tuesday: Kitty Murphy (RD) Pat Kavanagh (A)
Wednesday: Noreen Moran (RD Barry O’Donnell (Rem)
Thursday: Cora Stoodley (A) Mick & Teresa Byrne (A) Bill O’Kelly (A) Thomas & Dora Byrne (A) Phyllis Wynne (A)
Friday: Blessington Deceased Mass Card List
The Tea Room at the Coimin Centre will close for staff holidays from Tuesday 20th August for two weeks. We will re-open on Tuesday 3rd September. Tea Room Public Opening Hours will then be as follows: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 9am to 12 noon. TEA, COFFEE AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS. All proceeds towards the running of the Coimin Centre. Thank you for your support.
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
“West Wicklow Cancer Support, Weekly Meditation with essential oils hosted by Gemma Deeney continues Wednesdays 11.30am at the Primary Care Centre Blessington. Info: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com Just come along & do bring a friend. “The best cure for the body is a quiet mind”
Email your Community Group News to office@blessington.info
A Date for your Diary – A Week of Guided Prayer from 29th Sept to 5th October. During this week of Guided Prayer, you will have the opportunity to meet a prayer guide on a daily basis who will help to direct and deepen your prayer life. This week is also time where we will encourage a spirit of prayer in which everyone can participate.
Attention Calling all who have relatives in Rathmore Graveyard. A volunteer clean-up day has been arranged for Saturday 24th Aug from 11am onwards. This is to coincide with National Heritage Week, bring a strimmer rake or fork, we are hoping for a big turn out on the day. Bernie Phibbs
Local St Vincent de Paul 087 181 1579
Dance in Hollywood Community Centre on Saturday 17th August. Dancing 9pm to 12 midnight. Music by Jimmy Hynes & the Crusaders. Adm: €10 Students €5. Refreshments included
The Community Pool for West Wicklow Campaign is a year old and we are having a PARTY! Come help us celebrate in the Hippodrome at Russborough House on August 17th from 1pm to 4pm. This is a FREE family event to thank the people of West Wicklow for your support. We’ll have face painting, music with East Coast FM, dancing, games with Wicklow Local Sports Partnership, water safety tips from Water Safety Ireland and of course cake!
“Ceiliuradh a Celtic Miscellany” – an acoustic, candlelit celebration of song & music hosted by Blessington Comhaltas in St. Kevin’s Church, Hollywood, Co. Wicklow on Saturday 24th August at 8pm. Phil Callery of The Voice Squad – Maca (Anúna & Riverdance) – Ger Fitzgerald, Bean an Sean Nos – Ninette De Valois Ballet, Ruth Shine Dance Troupe, Fear an Tí, Paddy Gleeson. A Heritage Week Celebration, further info: Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072. Free Event….Bigi Linn…..Please Support.
Do you enjoy movement? We are looking for people interested in taking part in a community dance project as part of the Ninette de Valois festival. No dance experience required. All ages (8-80 and beyond!), genders, shapes and sizes are welcome. Email Ruth if you are interested ruthshineschoolofdance1@gmail.com
View photos of recent events in Valleymount parish at www.valleymountparish.ie
Line Dance Classes every Tuesday afternoon from 3pm to 4.15pm and on Thursday night from 7pm to 8.15pm. All welcome €7 per class in Manor Kilbride Hall
West Wicklow Cancer Support in conjunction with our East Coast FM Coffee morning fundraiser have a signed GAA Dublin All Ireland Champions jersey for auction! Possibly the most successful Dublin Team of all time. If you would like to own this splendid piece of memorabilia, please call/email: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com
Interest in a social cycle in Blessington? Cycling Ireland community rides are gentle, social bike rides for adults, led by an experienced cyclist, followed by a coffee and chat. Register for free at www.axacommunitybikerides.com
Under 13’s Girls Soccer – Blessington AFC are looking for girls born in 2007/2008 to join a new team for the coming season. Playing season commences in September. If you are interested, please contact David on 086 8574213
Under 16’s Soccer – Blessington AFC are looking for players born in 2004 to join a new team for the coming season. Playing season commences in September. If you are interested, please contact John on 085 7122895
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 AFC have a number of spaces on our squads for new players born in 2007 to join our teams for the coming season. Playing season commences in September. If you are interested, please contact Lar on 086 701 4949
Blessington Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others Team is looking for new members. Our training sessions are focused on building up fitness with a bit of football thrown in! If you fancy trying something different & meeting some new people, please come along on Tuesday at 7.30pm
Hollywood Walking Trail, meet every Tuesday at 6.45pm outside Tutty’s Pub. Great walks for the experienced walker & brief walks for those not the best “on their feet”. Please come along & join in.
8th Wicklow Blessington Scout Group APPEAL FOR NEW LEADERS FOR OUR BEAVER SECTION. We are a parent run organization, now is the time to join up, if we don’t get parents to join, we will not be in a position to take on any new children. Benefits of becoming a leader; your number one priority in scouts becomes FUN. You learn new skills. Your children will bypass the waiting list and secure a place. If you are interested, please contact Tristan Geoghegan (086) 780 2938.
Issue 1268 August 11th 2019
“TOUCH” Supporting Vulnerable children in “Our World” are holding a Church Gate Collection this weekend, 10th and 11th August at all Masses. All the money raised will go towards the building of a new hospital for children with mental health problems in Kathmandu, Nepal. Please Support.
Saturday 10th August 2019
►Sacrament of the Sick & Healing Mass at 12 noon in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. There will be tea & coffee served in the Coimin Centre after Mass.
Sunday 11th August 2019
►Car Boot Sale (Des Redmond Charities) in St. Kevin’s Hall Sunday 11th August from 7am to 4pm. €10 per table, Free Car Park, Tea & Coffee. Pat Conlan 086 075 2072
Tuesday 13th August 2019
► Citizens Information Centre will be closed for the month of August. Reopening on Tuesday, 3rd September. Queries can be made to 0761 07 4000 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm.
►Eucharistic Adoration from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Blessington Church.
Wednesday 14th August 2019
► Citizens Information Centre will be closed for the month of August. Reopening on Tuesday, 3rd September. Queries can be made to 0761 07 4000 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm.
►The Rosary will be offered at 7.30pm for the intentions of our families in Blessington Church
►Bethany Bereavement Support group available for caring confidential support from 8pm to 9pm no appointment necessary.
Thursday 15th August 2019
►Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Holy Day Masses
10.00am: Church of Our Lady Blessington
11.00am: Manor Kilbride
11.15am: Valleymount
11.30am Eadestown
8.00pm Church of Our Lady Blessington
Mass Intentions this Week
Kitty Murphy (RD)
Saturday 6pm: Frank O’Neill (1st A) John Lyons (RD)
Sunday 10am: Michael Conway (A) Alice Tyrrell (A) Michael & Mary Dunne (A) Tommy & Liam Dunne (A)
We also Remember the following:
Peg Clarke (A) Mary & John Crickley (A) Julia Fitzgerald (A) Danny Horgan (A)
Monday: Mass for those on the list for Sick
Tuesday: Patsy Hamilton (RD) Margaret Higgins ((RD)
Wednesday: Marcus McEllistrem (A) Rosaleen Mulroy (Rem)
Holy Day Thursday 15th August:
10am: Living Int, Living Int
8pm: Bill Murphy (RD) James King (RD)
Friday: Get Well, Living Int
Cemetery Mass Baltyboys Sun 25th August at 12 noon.
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Board’s Mobile Unit will be at the Community College Blessington on Wednesday 21st August from 5pm to 8.30pm. Some 3000 units are needed overall each week & donors are especially needed at this time of the year. Blessington has a proud record of being one of the best supported clinics outside of Dublin, so keep up the good work.
iPhone 7 LOST LAST WEDNESDAY between St Patrick’s Well, the Village & Blessington Abbey, REWARD OFFERED please call: 086 328 6705
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
“West Wicklow Cancer Support, Blessington & District Forum’s Community Group of the Year 2019” Weekly Meditation with essential oils hosted by Gemma Deeney continues Wednesdays 11.30am at the Primary Care Centre Blessington. Contact us on 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com should you wish to book a place or just come along and do bring a friend. “The best cure for the body is a quiet mind”
View photos of recent events in Valleymount parish at www.valleymountparish.ie
Email your Community Group News to office@blessington.info
“West Wicklow Cancer Support in conjunction with our East Coast FM Coffee morning fundraiser have a signed GAA Dublin All Ireland Champions jersey for auction! Possibly the most successful Dublin Team of all time. If you would like to own this splendid piece of memorabilia, please call/email: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com
Interest in a social cycle in Blessington? Cycling Ireland community rides are gentle, social bike rides for adults, led by an experienced cyclist, followed by a coffee and chat. Register for free at www.axacommunitybikerides.com
Under 13’s Girls Soccer – Blessington AFC are looking for girls born in 2007/2008 to join a new team for the coming season. Playing season commences in September. If you are interested, please contact David on 086 8574213
Under 16’s Soccer – Blessington AFC are looking for players born in 2004 to join a new team for the coming season. Playing season commences in September. If you are interested, please contact John on 085 7122895
Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun!!
Try Sailing at BLSC this Summer. With courses for children aged 6 to 18 years of all abilities, choose Blessington Sailing Club for your child’s Summer adventure. For booking and more info, please email Alex at alextpocock@gmail.com, or find us on Facebook.
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 AFC have a number of spaces on our squads for new players born in 2007 to join our teams for the coming season. Playing season commences in September. If you are interested, please contact Lar on 086 701 4949
Blessington Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others Team is looking for new members. Our training sessions are focused on building up fitness with a bit of football thrown in! If you fancy trying something different & meeting some new people, please come along on Tuesday at 7.30pm
Hollywood Walking Trail, meet every Tuesday at 6.45pm outside Tutty’s Pub. Great walks for the experienced walker & brief walks for those not the best “on their feet”. Please come along & join in.
Local St Vincent de Paul 087 181 1579
Do you enjoy movement? We are looking for people interested in taking part in a community dance project as part of the Ninette de Valois festival. No dance experience required. All ages (8-80 and beyond!), genders, shapes and sizes are welcome. Email Ruth if you are interested ruthshineschoolofdance1@gmail.com
View photos of recent events in Valleymount parish at www.valleymountparish.ie
The Community Pool for West Wicklow Campaign is a year old and we are having a PARTY! Come help us celebrate in the Hippodrome at Russborough House on August 17th from 1pm to 4pm. This is a FREE family event to thank the people of West Wicklow for your support. We’ll have face painting, music with East Coast FM, dancing, games with Wicklow Local Sports Partnership, water safety tips from Water Safety Ireland and of course cake!
Computers for the Terrified! 1 to 1 training for over 55’s Are you frustrated by your lack of computer skills? Do you feel that the digital age has passed you by? Are you confused by well-meaning family instruction (i.e. no patience with you!) LEARN HOW TO: Search the Internet Send & Receive Emails. Shop and Book Flights. Use your own device or use computers available at some venues. Age Action runs beginner courses in Computers, iPads and Tablets for older people who have little or no experience or for the absolutely terrified! Courses run once a week for 5 or 6 weeks. ALL COURSES ARE FREE OF CHARGE. Classes will be held in Blessington Library. For more information about the course or if you would like to become a volunteer phone (01) 475 6989
8th Wicklow Blessington Scout Group APPEAL FOR NEW LEADERS FOR OUR BEAVER SECTION. We are a parent run organization, now is the time to join up, if we don’t get parents to join, we will not be in a position to take on any new children. Benefits of becoming a leader; your number one priority in scouts becomes FUN. You learn new skills. Your children will bypass the waiting list and secure a place. If you are interested, please contact Tristan Geoghegan (086) 780 2938.
Good friends are like stars.
You don’t always see them,
but you know they’re always there.