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Issue 1436 January 15th 2023
Mass intentions in Blessington
Helen Curtis (RD) Drimnagh, Colm Maguire (RD) Temple Manor, Joan Byrne (RD) Dundrum, Dublin
Saturday: Kathleen Allen (Months Mind), Josephine Murphy (1st A), Sean Duffy (A)
Sunday: Dave & Lisa Chau (Months Mind), Helen Kennedy Lunden (A), Harry Murphy (A) James Ryan (A)
We also remember: Fr Paddy Byrne (Rem) Deceased Members of Geoghegan & Byrne Family (Rem)
Monday: Mass offered for the Sick & those in hospital
Tuesday: Jerry Beihl (1st A), Sean & Elizbeth O’Donnell (A), Maureen & Sidney Hambly (A)
Wednesday: Ross Jameson (RD), Paddy McEvoy (RD)
Thursday: Blessington Deceased Mass Card List
Friday: Living Intentions, Living Intentions
Saturday 14th January: Mass times: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm. Confessions: After 6pm Mass in Blessington
Sunday 15th January: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.
Tuesday 17th January: Rosary & Holy Hour 10 to 11am in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Acknowledgement – THE FAMILY OF THE LATE EDDIE MILEY would like to thank everyone most sincerely for their kind expression of sympathy on the sad sudden passing of Eddie. We are so thankful to the First Responders who came to our assistance. Thank you to all who attended the wake, funeral mass & burial & to those who sent floral tributes, mass cards, letters & online condolences. Thanks to Fr. Behan, Deacon Gerry & Clarkes Funeral Directors for their kindness & help to us. Sincere thanks for the beautiful music & singing at the church, to Valleymount GAA for the guard of honour & also the grave diggers. We would like to express our gratitude to all our family, friends & neighbours for the continued kindness & support. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.
We are most grateful to all who have sent in Christmas Dues, there are still envelopes available if you would like to contribute to support all our priests.
The Parish Team would like to thank & congratulate all who were involved in the visit of the Wise Men last Sunday in Valleymount. It was a great community event & the weather was with us. Mass will be offered for your intentions. Fr. Richard.
Blessington Musical & Dramatic Society ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Thursday 12th & Friday 13th Jan 8pm. Saturday 14th January at 2pm & 6pm. Sunday 15th January at 2pm. Tickets on sale from The Office Shop & Next Door €12 per ticket. €10 each for Thursday’s show
St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 12th Jan: 10, 12, 23, 24. €25 Winner: Margaret O’Dwyer. Next Jackpot is €2,325
Blessington Walking Group meet every Monday & Thursday at 7pm at the Coimin Centre. If you would like company for a walk, please join us.
Lacken Naíonra Open for enrolments. ECCE & part-time places available. For information or to book a viewing, please contact 045 865 086.
Lacken National School are now accepting enrolment applications for the 2023/2024 school year. Also accepting enrolment applications for the 2023/2024
Early Intervention Class. Please email school@lackenns.com or contact the school office on 045 865 086.
Confirmation Dates 2023
Thursday 27 April – Gaelscoil Na Lochanna – 11am
Thursday 8 June – Lacken NS -1pm
St Mary’s NS
Monday 12 June – Ms Heraghty’s Class – 1pm
Monday 12 June – Ms Nugent’s Class – 2.30pm
Tuesday 13 June – Mr Forde’s Class – 1pm
Tuesday 13 June – Ms Gilligan’s Class – 2.30pm
First Confession Dates 2023
Wednesday 8 February – Valleymount NS – 7.30pm
Thursday 9 February – Lacken NS – 1.30pm
Monday 27 February – St Mary’s NS – 7.30pm
Wednesday 1 March – No 1 School – 3.00pm
Wednesday 22 March – Gaelscoil na Lochanna
1st Communion Dates 2023
Saturday 6 May – Lacken NS – 11am
Saturday 13 May – St Mary’s NS – 10.30am
Saturday 13 May – St Mary’s NS – 12.30am
Sunday 14 May – Valleymount NS – 10.00am
Saturday 27 May – Gaelscoil na Lochanna – 11am
Sunday 28 May – No 1 School – time TBC
Valleymount Parent & Baby/Toddler Playgroup meets every Friday during school term from 9.30am to12 in Valleymount Hall. New parents most welcome. Pop in for a cuppa & a chat.
‘Good Morning Kildare’ Service provides a FREE friendly phone call on a regular basis to adults in their own home or place of residence.It is a friendly chat about everyday things e.g., Gardening, Cookery, Sport, TV, Pets etc. All calls are strictly private & confidential. All the phone operators are Garda Vetted. The service operates from 9.15am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday. ‘Good Morning Kildare’ supports Independent Living & Social Connection. The service is supported by the HSE, DEASP, An Garda Siochána. If you are interested in availing of this service or know somebody who would benefit, please contact 045-859037 / 045-870268 or E-mail: goodmorningkildare@yahoo.ie
West Wicklow Cancer Support Mindful soundbath Meditation with Gemma Deeney on Wednesdays at 11am in the Primary Care Centre Blessington. No cost, open to all. Do bring your own cushion, a blanket & a friend. Call: 087 4346004 or email westwicklow15@gmail.com
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
Beginners YOGA Classes. Starting 12th January St. Mary’s Junior School, Blessington, Thursdays 7:30pm. Essential to book class in advance. Nancy Hickey – 087 639 1676. Qualified Yoga Instructor
Butter Mountain Golf & Leisure Club 2023 Membership Deals 7-Day €575 – 5-Day €475 – U25s – €360. All inclusive of fees – For more information. Email: hello@buttermountaingolf.ie Phone: 01 458 2622. Web: www.buttermountaingolf.ie
CHICKEN SITTER AVAILABLE! Planning a holiday? Experienced, reliable chicken keeper & poultry enthusiast available to look after your chickens/poultry! Own transport. Reasonable rates. 086 082 4216
FLUTE LESSONS At Manor Kilbride Music School. Beginner to Advanced level. Internationally renowned teacher & performer Lina Andonovska is offering one-on-one tuition in classical flute. She brings to her teaching the energy & enthusiasm that stems from leading a diverse & active performing career. New Term commences 23rd January. Enquires: 087 965 6257 or info@manorkilbridemusic.com
Job Opportunities at VENTAC Blessington. Ventac design, manufacture & supply Acoustic Solutions for Commercial & Industrial Vehicle OEM’s. We have the following vacancies for Production Personnel at our Head Offices in Fitzwilliam House, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, W91 V972: General Operatives / Machine Operators. On-site Installer (2-3 years construction experience required) The successful candidate must be enthusiastic & able to work on their own initiative with good attention to detail. To apply, please email your CV & cover letter to hr@ventac.com
West Wicklow House Blessington is looking for full and part time staff. Kitchen Porter Roles, Waiting Staff and Bar Staff. Please send cv to info@westwicklowhouse.com or call in.
The Avon Function Rooms are available for all your private parties or family gatherings. Choose from our cosy Library Room, our large Russborough Room or our Dockers bar with terrace. Range of menus available, email functions@theavon.ie or call 045 900 670
Window & Door Repairs PVC Repairs – Hinges & Handles Replaced. Misted, Foggy or Cracked Windows? Change your Existing Glass to ‘A Rated Glass’ EVERY PANE’S MY PLEASURE. Call Gerry on 085 786 4273
BRYKO – Shop / Yard Assistant Required – Full time Position, Manual Lifting Ability Essential/ Please Drop in your CV to Emilia or email to bryko.products@gmail.comite: www.birchandfern.ie
Jones Power Tools Ltd. Baltinglass. Supply Sales and Services. Stihl Chainsaws/Blowers/Power Washers and many more. Great Ideas for Christmas for the woman or man in your life! Fleetwood Paint mixed to your favourite colours. Contact 059 64 81033 or Philip 087 663 8788
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. Open for all your eyecare needs. FREE Eye Exam + Glasses with PRSI + Medical Card. Large selection of Designer Frames + Sunglasses. Special Offers + Discounts on 2nd Pairs. Varifocal Experts – try them with our 30-Day Guarantee. Many Thanks to all our loyal customers. Call 045 891 056 for an appointment.
SeeThru Solution – Your Local Trustworthy Cleaning Service for Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Call Greg: 085 858 1850
Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior Phone: Damien 085 826 0431
Blessington Roofing and Guttering. All Roof Repairs Slate Tiles Chimneys Guttering Fully Insured Free Quotations 24/7 Emergency call-out 25 Year Guaranteed Roof Installation and Roof Repairs. Call Today for a free no-obligation quote. 087 379 4038 www.roofrepairsandguttering.ie Email: roofingr7@gmail.com
Paying too much for SKY or Virgin Media? We Install or Repair Free to Air and Saorview! No more Bills! Call Billy 086 868 0053
Local Builder Available – All services under one roof, Windows & Doors, Plumbing, Tiling, Roofing, Plastering, Electrical, Carpentry, Insulation. All levels of construction services available. Fully registered. Call Paul 086 309 1829
Interior Designs by Elizabeth Creative, Unique, Personal. Please phone: 086 088 1806. Email: elizabethdoyle.ed@gmail.com
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Noel Nolan – Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.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 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.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
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Church of Our Lady, Blessington – Mass Times: Saturday 6.00pm. Sunday 10.00am
Weekdays: Monday to Friday 9.30am – Fr. Richard Behan PP. Tel: 045 865327
Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Crosschapel – Mass Times: Sundays 11.30am
St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride – Mass Times: Sundays 11.00am
Weekdays: Monday to Friday 9am – Fr. Paraic McDermott C.S. Sp., Tel: 01 4582154
St. Joseph’s Church, Valleymount – Mass Times: Sunday 10am
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken – Mass Time: Saturdays 7.30pm
Parish Office: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday Tel: 045 865 327