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Newsletter 5th October 2025. Issue 1563
COMMUNITY DIARY
Saturday 4th Oct:
Blessing of Pets, 2pm Carpark, Church of Our Lady, Blessington
6pm Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Sacrament of Confession: After 6pm Mass
SUNDAY 5th Oct
10am Mass St. Joseph’s Church, Valleymount
10am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington
11am Mass St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride
11:30am Mass Our Lady of Mercy, Crosschapel
MONDAY 6th Oct
9am Mass St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride
9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Blessington Bridge Club 7.15pm, Kare Centre. Information on pg. 3
Sessions in the Men’s Shed 7.30pm Blessington Men’s Shed Information on pg 3
TUESDAY 7th Oct
9am Mass St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride
9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington
WEDNESDAY 8th OCT
9am Mass St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride
9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Pray & Play Group 3pm–4.30pm, Coimín Centre
Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm Church of Our Lady, Blessington
THURSDAY 9th OCT
9am Mass St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride
9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Blessington Indoor Bowls Club 7.30pm in St Kevin’s Hall, Information on pg. 3
FRIDAY 10th OCT
9am Mass St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride
9.30am Mass Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Mass Intentions in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Saturday
Christy Brady…A, Tommy Horan…A, Mick Horan…A, Marie Horan…A, The Corry Family …A, Sean Mellin…RD, Vincent Bohan… Birthday Rem
Sunday
Anna Connolly…A, Margaret Lynch…RD, Marjorie Finegan…RD
Monday
Mass for the Sick & those in Hospital
Tuesday
Special Intentions Mass, Clare Doyle…RD
Wednesday
Johnathan Smith…RD, Get Well Mass
Thursday
Get Well Mass, Joseph Lenehan…RD
Friday
Breda Cullinan…RD, Mary Roche…RD
UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Confirmation Parents’ Meeting, Oct 13th 8pm Information evening for parents of
children receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, Church of Our Lady Blessington
Congratulations to the winner of the Lacken & Valleymount Draw for September: Joan & Sean Farrington, Shann & Mark Morris, Teresa Geoghegan Byrne, Rachel & Niall Jones, Marie & Peter McDonald, Frances Byrne.
Feast Day- 7th October – Our Lady of the Rosary. Our Lady of the Rosary is the title given to Mary, the mother of Jesus, who appeared to St. Dominic in the 13th century and gave him the rosary to overcome heresy and bring peace. The word “rosary” means “garden of roses,” where each prayer is like a spiritual rose. Praying the rosary is a way for people to ask Mary, their heavenly mother, to pray for them and to help them grow closer to Jesus. The Rosary was John Paul II’s favourite prayer, and he made time to pray all 15 decades every day. St. Padre Pio described the Rosary is our greatest weapon!
Prayer to Our Lady of the Rosary. Our Lady of the Rosary, you care for each of us with tender motherly love. You wish us to truly turn to you so that you may care for us as a mother. Please bring all of our needs before the throne of your Divine Son, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in true devotion to you!
Hail Mary. Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING Human life is grounded in three fundamental and closely intertwined relationships: with God, with our neighbour, and with the earth itself. Pope Francis, Laudato Si’
CARE OF THE EARTH. Junk Kouture is a free initiative for second level students, that challenges aspiring fashion designers, engineers, artists, performers and anyone with a creative streak to imagine upcycle and produce high-end couture from discarded rubbish. Junk Kouture offers schools and students a creative way to become involved in active climate change initiatives, empowering them to lasting behavioural change.
Autumn Prayer We bless you; God of Seed and Harvest and we bless each other in this season of mellow fruitfulness. May the beauty of this world and the love that created it be expressed through our lives and be a blessing to others, now and always. And until we meet again, may God keep us in the hollow of His hand. Amen
Minister of Eucharist October 2025 Church of Our Lady Blessington SAT 6PM: Geraldine McMulkin & Colette Fennan SUNDAY 10AM: Margaret Flynn & Brendan Sheehey
Blessington Parish Lotto Numbers on 26th September: 5,9,19,27. €25 Winner: Denise Connolly Next Jackpot €3000.
Popes Intentions Oct 2025 FOR COLLABORATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS Let us pray that believers in different religious traditions might work together to defend and promote peace, justice and human fraternity
Reflection Of Autumn As we watch leaves fluttering to the ground in the fall, we are reminded that nature’s cycles are mirrored in our lives. Autumn is a time for letting go and releasing things that have been a burden. This is the right time to practice getting out of the way and letting Spirit take charge of our lives.
Geraldine would like to thank everyone Who came to her aid last Sunday week outside the local Aldi Special thanks also to the Paramedics
St. Mary’s Junior School – OPEN DAY – TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER, 6:30 – 8 PM, EVERYONE WELCOME TO POP IN TO HAVE A LOOK AROUND AND MEET THE TEACHERS APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE.
Enrolment Now Open for 2026–2027 at St Brigid’s N.S., Manor Kilbride St Brigid’s National School in Manor Kilbride is now accepting enrolments for the upcoming school year, 2026–2027. To enrol your child, please contact Charlotte in our school office at 01 4582550, or visit our website to access the enrolment documents http://manorkilbridens.scoilnet.ie/blog
Gaelscoil na Lochanna Enrolment Meeting for those who wish to enrol their child for September 2026 23rd October 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gaelscoil. Contact: runai@gaelscoilnalochanna.com 045 900525 / 087 9388651
Blessington & District Day Care Committee are holding a ‘Celebration of Life’ at the Day Care in the Coimin Centre Blessington from 10am to 4pm on the 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th October. We will be having an Exhibition and Sale of the Clients’ beautiful Craft Work. Come and enjoy our Coffee Morning each day. All Welcome. Please come along and join in the celebrations at the Day Care. For any further information please contact Bridie Gleeson 087 207 5516.
The Sound of Music Tramway Theatre Blessington on Fri 7th Nov, 7.30pm, Saturday 8th Nov, 7.30pm Sunday 9th Nov, 6pm. Tickets €25. Available from www.eventbrite.ie
Blessington Mens Shed Sessions in the Mens Shed continue next Monday, the 6th October, starting at.7.30. Another great night music and song in store for you. Plus spot prizes on the night.
AWARE SUPPORT & SELF CARE GROUPS If you or those with whom you work wish to connect with people in relation to your mental wellbeing, consider using Aware’s phone-in and Zoom support and self-care groups, support line or support mail. For more information, visit www.aware.ie.
Accord Prayer for Marriage & Family Life God of love, show us our place in this world as channels of your love. Give to us the gift of respect, empathy and understanding. Bless and strengthen our love for each other. Help us to appreciate the value of family life and to live in harmony with all whom we come in contact with. Encourage us, we pray, to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with the Lord. Praise be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT The Irish Hospice Foundation provides a free Bereavement Support Line. This National Freephone Service is available from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, by calling 1800 807077. Visit www.hospicefoundation.ie for more information.
Blessington Indoor Bowls Club meet every Thursday night at 7.30pm in St Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. Guests are most welcome, why not come along & bring a friend.
Wicklow County Council Library Service wishes to advise that Blessington Library will have the following amended timetable until further notice: Monday: 10am – 5pm Tuesday: 10am – 8:30pm Wednesday: 10am – 5pm Thursday: 10am – 8:30pm Friday: 10am – 5pm Saturday/Sunday: Closed. We hope to return to our regular opening hours as soon as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Blessington Bridge Club Meets every Mon at 7.15pm in the Kare Centre. New players welcome.
Hardwood timber for sale in bags delivered to your door. Is nice and dry as has been kept in a shed. Get your orders in early, would make ideal early Christmas presents. Phone or text 0873240695.
Yogi Pair Children’s Fitness, Wellness, Mindfulness, Fun & Games, 3-7years Wednesday, 3.30pm-4.30pm in Figitfit Dojo 6 week term, Commencing soon Contact Sue: Ph 085 1370986 Ger: Ph 086 2152079
Child Minder Wanted Looking for childcare at my home in Blessington, 2 days a week for baby, €16 per hour, Contact 087 6441375
Sakura FREE ECCE SPACES 2025/2026 ECCE spaces available in our Naíonra and Montessori at Sakura for 2025/2026. Phone 087-6200072 or email antoinettebyrnesakurabless@gmail.com to make an appointment.
Sakura Montessori require Childcare Practitioners (for our Playgroup and ECCE AIM), part-time, mornings. Minimum FETAC qualification level 5 in Childcare. Please apply with CV and cover letter to: Antoinette Byrne at antoinettebyrnesakurabless@gmail.com
Helix Motorcycles repair shop just opened in Stratford, if you need a simple service, complex repair or just a touch up on the paintwork call or text on 087 373 5709
Piano and music theory lesson in Ballymore-Eustace (CLASSICAL and JAZZ). Experimented teacher (20 years of teaching) Trial lesson (30min) €25 zacharieblin@yahoo.fr 089 483 7341
The Healers Dance. Now offering Low Cost Counselling To Book: Visit Our Website www.healersdance.com
GARDENING SERVICES Grass cutting / Ride on lawnmower Push Lawnmower, Hedge cutting Chainsaw Cutting, Splitting Timber, Spraying, Weeding, Powerwashing Driveway Patios, General Maintenance around your home. Just Call for reasonable Quates/ Price. Call or text 0876640695.
Jennifer Kavanagh Sports & Remedial Therapy: *Muscle Aches and Pains *Chronic Muscle or Joint Pain *Struggling to perform Day-to-Day Tasks *Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation *Increased Mobility. Fully qualified ITEC NCVA, fully insured and local experienced Therapist. Ph: 087 9021099
Blessington Taxi Phone Greg 087 2626 393
Catriona Byrne & Co Solicitors BESIDE AIB – OVER 20 YEARS ESTABLISHED FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL NEEDS 3 Mill Bank, Blessington County Wicklow Tel: 045 857 537 www.catrionsbyrne.ie
Septic Tanks Emptied & Digger Hire Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 – 083 037 4750 lizmphibbs6@gmail.com License no: NWCPO-21-12619-01
Wicklow & Kildare Mental Health Services Counselling & Psychotherapy. Aran Centre, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. For Bookings please contact, by phone: 089 274 4920 or e-mail: info@wicklowandkildarementalhealth.ie
Driving instructor RSA and ADI approved. Contact Michael 087 459 4258 for bookings.
Painter & Decorator Interior & Exterior Call Damien 085 826 0431
HEADSTONES McEvoy Monumental Works Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington Call: Mick 045 865 487 – 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
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
Eagle Cleaning Solutions Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. Find us on Facebook! Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel – Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Balance Looking to improve strength, flexibility, and stress levels in a supportive space? Balance Reformer Pilates offers low-impact, high-results workouts designed for every body no matter your fitness level, or experience. Located over the SVP shop. Intro offer available. 4 classes €60. www.balancestudios.ie
Niall Kearns Building & Roofing Contractor 086 274 6969 nkbuildandroof@gmail.com Building New Homes, Extensions, Sunrooms Attic Conversions, Renovations, Chimney Repairs Roofing New Roofs, All Roof Repairs Flat Roofs, Gutter Repairs Roof Replacement, PVC Fascia & Soffit All Work Fully Guaranteed
JP&M Doyle What’s Your Property Worth? Talk to us today for your free-Market Appraisal Specializing In Residential Town & Country Homes Development & Agricultural Land Commercial Property Lettings, Valuations. 2025 is your year to make it happen! With high demand and a lack of supply, now is the perfect time to maximise your property’s value. www.jpmdoyle.ie Tel: 045-865568.
KILDARA HEATING & PLUMBING Call Dara: 0862356610 Email: Kildaraheating@gmail.com Heating & Plumbing Services Bathroom Renovations Boiler install/service Heat pumps Central Heating Power flushing Fully Insured RGI & Oftec Registered
Trusted Plumbing Services Call Andre on 0879515066 Fast, reliable & affordable plumbing throughout Wicklow and surrounding areas.