New Venture
Congratulations to Niamh Deegan on her new adventure Value Vault which opened at the weekend. The shop is situated next door to Centra and has all the little cheap ad cheerful accessories we all need. Best of luck and please support local.
Plants for Sale Locally – Lots of plants for sale as well as potted planters suitablefor your front garden or for your family graves, SunFlowers and hanging baskets. Also, I have a selectioncottage garden and perennials which come back every year.Very reasonable prices!!
Contact Pauline Allen at 087 618390
Letterkenny Trip
A trip is being organised by Duffy Coaches in Baltinglass to Leetterkenny, Co. Donegal from August 16th for 5 nights.
Contact Josie or Ger on 0872543235.
Hollywood Mass Rock – is taking place on August 9th 2020, the pilgrimage will start in the Church car park at 7.00a.m. and will proceed from there to the Mass Rock at Corragh. The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Eamonn Walsh upon arrival at approximately 9.00a.m. All are welcome.
Congratulations – to all the girls and boys who will be confirmed next Saturday, August 8th. We hope you have a wonderful day!
Registrations – are now taking place for an online Summer School ‘Theology, Spirituality and Religious Experience’ starting on August 10th 2020.
The course consists
of 10 online lectures by Fr Pat Collins C.M. given over two
weeks. Further details at
https://bit.ly/2BYPmXa
“Totus Tuus” – is a beautiful, colourful Catholic magazine dedicated to Our Lady, published every 2 months. It is traditional in faith, contemporary in presentation and relevant for all ages. Fr Marius O’Reilly, a young priest in Cork, is the editor. You can now get Totus Tuus delivered to your door for a €20 annual subscription (6 issues). Debit/credit cards and cheques accepted. Call Fiona on +353 (86) 876 0058.
Mobile Recycling
Mobile Recycling will recommence in July. Blessington first Saturday ,outside Secondary School.(Naas Road) 10-12.
Dunlavin 2nd Saturday outside Church of Ireland 10-12.
Hollywood 3rd Saturday outside the National school 10-12.
Credit Union
Their community spirit is something to admire!
Baltinglass Credit Union never closed, even in a crisis! Yes, they reduced their hours for a short time but they always welcomed New Members and provided loans for those in need. (*302 to be exact 😊)
Now it’s your turn, support local businesses if at all possible.
*(Figures are from 16/3/20 – 23/06/20 inclusive)
Open 6 days per week
Monday – Thursday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Friday 9.30am – 8pm
& Saturday 9.30am – 1.00pm
Dunlavin Office
Thursday & Saturday 10am – 12pm
GAA Grounds
Dunlavin GAA grounds have now reopened the gates to allow people use the walkway around the pitch. No dogs allowed.
The bottle banks are also re-opened.
Little Brew Cafe
Best wishes to the owners of the new Little Brew Cafe which opened its doors on Saturday last. Lots of nice treats available, so pop in and support local business. Lovely selection of cheeses and chutneys available. Open8am to 3pm Wednesday to Sunday . Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Coombe Hat Appeal.
Calling all knitters! We know it is a bit early to start talking about Christmas, but we need your help. Such was the success of our Family Christmas Tree last year, we plan to create another tree this year AND sell hats for people to place on their own trees at home in honour of all of the children who have come into our lives. If you would like to help us raise much needed funds by knitting small baby hat Christmas Tree decorations, you can download the pattern here. https://bit.ly/3fHw2gb
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels continue to deliver meals on Wednesdays in the area. If anyone would like a hot dinner delivered to their home please telephone 0879693960.
Credit Union
Baltinglass Credit Union would like to ensure their Members that we are still there for them.
If you are experiencing difficulty meeting your loan repayments, they have a Credit Control Team waiting to take your call.
For those staying at home, they have a phone/online service operating 6 days a week.
For those who need to call in, please do, as there is a counter service available each day (Monday – Saturday) for those who wish to transact on their accounts in person.
Our Lending & New Membership Team is also available should you wish to apply for a loan or join the Credit Union for the first time. Contact 059 64 81071 / info@baltinglasscu.ie
Strict social distancing in place, so please do adhere to these guidelines.
St. Nicholas of Myra:
ALL Masses (including morning Masses) are now resuming The Parish Centre will be open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings if you would like to get in contact please call 045 401871 . Normal Mass times at the weekend Saturday 8pm, Sunday 10am and 12 noon. Places limited to 100. Please share and let family & friends know. Morning Masses Monday, Thursday and Friday 10am and St. Jude Tuesday at 8pm.
Panic Buttons
Anyone who is over the age of 65 may apply for a Panic Button. If you are interested, or know of someone who may require one, the necessary application form can be accessed by calling 086-1020303.
Enrolments
Enrolments are now being taken for the Junior infants class for school year in September 2020. Forms available from the school office or online at www.snndunlavin.com
Family Carers Ireland
Family Carers Ireland are seeking volunteers in Dunlavin and the surrounding area to give 1 o 2 hours a week to visit an elderly person in their own home who are experiencing loneliness and isolation. Full training will be provided. A simple gift of time can make a huge difference i a persons life. For more information contact Maggie on 086-0213749. or mlally@familycarers.ie
The Irish Cancer Society – is looking for volunteers to drive patients to and from their chemotherapy treatments in all public hospitals nationwide. Volunteers will need their own car but all expenses are paid. If you have 2 free days a month (Monday – Friday) and an active email address we would love to hear from you. Please call Laura on 01 2310 594, email transport@irishcancer.ie or go to www.cancer.ie for more information.
Outreach Service
“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 areas follows: 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 085-2710378 for an Appointment.”
Affordable Live-in Homecare – provide live in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Tom today on 087 9916791. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie
Dunlavin Nursing Home – have full time positions available in the following areas: Kitchen Assistants, Housekeeping/Cleaning and Health Care Assistants. Further details are available on the Church notice board.
Please forward your CV to sbeirne@silverstream.ie
Website
Check out Dunlavin.ie for all the updates in your local village..
Postage Stamps
Please keep your used postage stamps for St. Patrick’s Missions, Kiltegan who can use them to fundraise.
Used stamps can be dropped into the parish office any time. Thank you to all who have donated stamps throughout the past year.
