Streete Notes 4th March 2023
Deepest sympathies: Streete Vintage Club express their condolences to the Shannon Family Kilashandra, Cavan, on the sad passing of Tommy Shannon, Tommy was a great supporter of our vintage show over the years and was always on hand to help out our fellow vintage enthusiasts with parts and advice. A true gentleman who will be very much missed by all who knew him. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
St. Fintan's N.S. Lismacaffrey: Are now Enrolling for the school year 2023 – 2024. New pupil Enrolment Forms are available for collection from the school. Please call 043 6685233 for more info or Email: stfintansnslismacaffrey@gmail.com
New Signage: New road signs have now been ordered and I am delighted to say that after several years of requests, these welcome directional signs are now going to be put in place at designated road junctions. This will greatly help visitors find our community centre, I am grateful for the local support in helping to get this done.
Young Volunteering: The Parish Park Committee would love to help anyone going forward in their career prospects, who may be looking for work experience over the year as part of their School or College placement program. In return students willing to do part-time work experience at the centre will receive their experience log stamped, along with a letter of reference and a small payment contribution. Please contact a committee member or call Kevin, 087 1375222
Badminton: Wednesday at 8.30 pm in Streete Parish Park. New members, improvers and beginners of all ages are welcome to join. Registration €5. Please come along and tell a friend. all ages are welcome, call Maeve at 086 3652445 or Kevin 087 1375222
Parish Park Bingo & Lotto: Please support our Parish Park, hall Bingo on Monday nights at 8.30 or play online from the comfort of your own home. We remind you our lotto is now €5150 Envelopes €2 each or 3 for €5 We hope you will support us and win, win, win,
Bus Tour: West Cork calling! Anyone interested in a 4-day bus tour of beautiful West Cork, June 15-19th 2023, call Seamus on 086 3901060 Taking in the sights of Béal na Bláth, Gougane Barra, Michael Collins’ Homestead and lots more!
SOCIAL DANCE: Friday, March 31st Music legend, Declan Aungier. Declan is one of the foremost accordion players in the country and has played all over the world. Streete has now become a great fixture on the social dancing circuit. Please come and support and tell all your friends we are on the last Friday night in every month, dancing from 9.30 with the usual complimentary supper and a free raffle. Meet many new faces and make new friends while enjoying a great night out. admission only €10.
Walking Track Membership: Single membership is €20, and a family is €30. Gift vouchers are available from the office. please ask any of the Committee or call Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park.
Parish Park Lotto: Monday 27th February Jackpot €5100 Numbers Drawn: 2, 11, 12, 27 No Jackpot Winner. Four Lucky Dip Winners of €25 each. Jennifer Feerick, Multyfarnham Online Katie Donohoe, Online. Margaret Maguire, Ballynacargy and Kay Lynch, Ballinalack Our next draw will take place on Monday 13th March 2023 Jackpot will be €5150 Thank you for your continued support.
Boherquill Ramblers: The Ramblers met at Taghmon Church near Mullingar for a 7km loop walk through Galmoylestown on Sunday 26 February 2023. The small hills and valleys of the area create a very attractive landscape and early in the walk, there were views of Knockeyon at the southern end of Lough Derravaragh. There were also lots of anglers out at Gaulmoylestown Lake as the group passed by. Thank you to Frances Nolan for leading the walk. On Sunday 12 March 2023, the Ramblers will meet at 2 pm at the Church Hall in Ballynacargy for a walk along the Royal Canal to the Hill of Laragh and back. If you would like to add a walk, new or old, to this year's Walks Calendar please contact Philip Epps.
Church Notes: Masses and Adoration this week Streete/Rathowen: This coming Sunday is the 10th 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 – 8 pm. Trocaire boxes are available for collection in both churches.
Upcoming dates to remember: Pastoral Council Meeting, in the parochial house Boherquill this Thursday at 8 pm. 17th March St Patrick's day. Palm Sunday, April 2nd and the start of Holy Week. Easter Sunday 9th April, First Holy Communion Rathowen 30th April. Blessing of the graves will take place on the 17th of June in Streete, Coolamber and Boherquill. 1st of July in Rathaspic and Russagh.
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers Luke Kiernan, whose anniversary mass was last Saturday night. This Friday: Months Mind for Michael Rainsford R.I.P This Saturday. Anniversary mass for the deceased members of the Murphy, Geraghty family. For Mass bookings or any other enquiries. Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: A pilgrimage trip will take place from the 4th to the 11th of October flying out from Knock airport. The cost of the trip is €815 to book your place contact Jerry Nally, Breda Durkin or Marian. A deposit of €100 is required to secure your place.
Rosary continues: Rathowen, every Tuesday at 7 pm and Boherquill every Thursday at 7 Pm.
Men’s Prayer Group: Every Monday in the church in Boherquill at 8 pm. New participants are always most welcome.
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.