Bingo: Will return to our hall on Monday night 17th at 8.30. Bingo and Lotto will start back in the new with great prize money to be won. We appreciate everyone who has supported us over the years and especially throughout the Pandemic. We hope to continue Bingo online and in the hall every Monday night. But if the demand for online drops off we may consider coming offline as the costs are quite high. Anyone wishing to purchase books for online can do so in the usual way or pick up at the parish park on Fridays as you have been doing; So please spread the word. Your help and support is important to us. We invite all volunteer helpers to attend on the night. We can work out a rota for the various positions, like game callers, floor and shop staff etc If you would like to volunteer please come along.
Congratulations: and very well done to John Rogan Rathowen, Rogan Smokehouse, on winning two very prestigious Awards. Best in County award and the Chef’s Larder award, The Blas na hÉireann awards. recognises the very best in quality Irish produce and is the biggest competition in Ireland. John’s winning smoked sugar has a powerful aroma which envelops your senses and will bring a new taste to your Christmas roast ham, savoury dishes, desserts and drinks this year. Feel free to congratulate John and find out more about his wonderful products at 087 9904 707
Yoga Classes: Continue every Thursday at 7 pm in Rathowen community centre. €10 per session. For more information call Caroline on 087 142 0483 ALL WELCOME
Lotto: Parish Park Lotto Draw Monday 26th September 2022 Numbers Drawn 17, 18, 22, 26 No Jackpot Winners 4 Lucky Dip Winners of €25 each Weronika Golanka, Mullingar (Online)Aishling Ashton, Australia (Online) Kay Lynch, Cappagh Annie Reid, Mullingar. Thank you for your support. The next Lotto Draw will take place on Monday the 10th Jackpot €4650. results next week
Bun V Multy Congratulations: To Multyfarnham who have been crowned 2022 Junior 1 Football champions after a 1-10 to 1-05 win over Bunbrosna at Cusack Park last Saturday. Bunbrosna put up a great fight and were strong contenders to the very end. Your support was greatly appreciated by both neighbouring teams. Well done to all involved.
Social dance: Our next dance will take place on October 28th to the magical sound of Chris Dallat, from Co Antrim. Chris has played for us in the past and brings a great selection of get-out and dance music to suit all tastes. So tell all your friends a mighty night of music and dance with a light supper. All for only €10. Streete Parish Park M91 RC43
New Community Website: For the past two years, I have been working on developing a website for our Community Centre and one which would benefit our local community along with clubs and groups in the local area. The test website is now up and running and you can have a look by googling Streete and District.ie This new webpage will be of great benefit to the Parish Park and act as a platform for events, relaying the message of what's on and when. A new booking calendar will allow you the comfort of seeing when the community centre is available and encourage better use of the facilities. Clubs too can make use of the website to showcase relevant information like who you are, what your club does and when. This is a great way for other interested groups and members to easily contact you. The website is of great importance to our future and one which will soon be a requirement when applying for funding and assistance from local government. This is a great opportunity for your club to get connected to the world of communications. If your club is interested Call me on 087 1375222
Community Employment, Streete Parish Park: We have some community employment positions available at our community centre if anyone receiving social benefits would like to come on board. No qualifications are needed but opportunities are available to upskill and keep your present benefits while enjoying a social and friendly environment with like-minded people. Immediate start. flexible working time with training provided. Call Kevin 087 1375222
Christmas Market and Santa visit: Santa has confirmed he will make a flying visit to our community centre this year in person. If people can let us know in advance so as not to clash with other major markets and events we would be grateful. If you would like to book a stall we would love to hear from you, call or text Leigh 085 1119885 Kirsha 085 2728637 or Kevin 087 1375222
Halloween fun: In aid of Lisryan tidy village. Will take place In the Crossroads inn. Fun and games, fancy dress and children’s disco. Monday 31st October 7-9 pm €20 per family. Parental supervision is required. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Please support.
Wanted: If you are thinking of decluttering or clearing out your shed of old furniture, wood, building materials or tools. The guys at the parish park menshed would love to hear from you. Appeals in the past have always been good and over the years we have repurposed and made use of unwanted items in various projects which have helped the community and older persons. We are always on the lookout for things we can repurpose or use around the centre. We have a few ambitious projects in mind and would welcome help in sourcing useful items you might have no value on. We will gladly call and have a look at what you have and offer advice, so please don’t throw it before you show it. Call kevin 087 1375222 or Gerry 087 1230747
Children Swimming Classes: Westmeath County Council advise the last date to secure a place for the current set of lessons at Mullingar swimming pool, is October 23rd Call 044 9340262 for more info.
Badminton: I am following up on a few calls of enquiry over covid and more recently on the possibility of restarting a Badminton team in Streete Parish Park. please text or call me, a few people are eager in forming a team. You are welcome to join even from the wider area and all fitness levels are welcome.. 087 1375222
Volunteers Needed: We depend greatly on our Bingo to keep our community centre open. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Call kevin 087 1375222,
Church Notes: Masses & Adoration this week Streete/Rathowen: This coming Sunday is the 29th Sunday in Ordinary time. Vigil Mass every Saturday in Boherquill at 8 Pm. every Sunday in Rathowen at 10 am. Mass this week Tuesday, Boherquill 9.30 Am. Wednesday Rathowen 9.30 Am Thursday, Rathowen 9.30 Am, adoration 10 to 10.30 Friday Boherquill 8 pm. Adoration 7 – 8pm.
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the souls of Frank McGivern, Streete. whose anniversary mass was last week. This Saturday, Anniversary mass for the souls of Marcella and John Mulligan, Coolamber.
For Mass bookings: or any other enquiries. Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
New Pastoral Committee: A new Pastoral committee will be formed in the coming weeks which will incorporate the parishes of Rathowen and Boherquill. If you would like to be part of this new initiative please contact Fr Pierre at 087 6960542. For more details. Fr Pierre would like to thank the present committee for the many years of dedicated loyalty and hard work.
First Holy Communion; As from, this year onward a great change is being made in how children are prepared for their first holy communion. This preparation will no longer take place in the school. From now on parents, themselves will now play a major part in their children's religious instruction. Parents and children are asked to attend the mass on Sundays, where they will be supported by the priest and dedicated workers. Easy learning classes and guidance will be readily on hand. For more info contact, Fr Pierre on 087 6960542.
Mass Choir; It's lovely to see a united Choir made up of members from both parishes of Streete and Rathowen, The choir is a joy to listen to and brings about a great sense of community spirit. Please feel free to join in or ask Fr Pierre or a choir member to join the rota.
Rosary continues: Rathowen, every Tuesday at 7 pm and Boherquill every Thursday at 7
Men’s Prayer Group: Every Monday in the church in Boherquill at 8 pm. New participants are always most welcome to join us and receive the support of other men in their prayers and personal life.
Blessing of homes: If anyone would like to have their home and family or car blessed Please contact Fr Pierre on 087 6960542.
NOTES: If you would like to remind us of an upcoming event or would like to have something mentioned in the Streete and District notes, please email kbrady1964@gmail.com or call Kevin 087 1375222 before 5 pm Friday at the latest and remember folks if you don’t tell me I can’t tell them.