Streete Notes 15th April 2023
Litter and Dumping: All the great work achieved by local people and the Council over recent years is starting to untangle once again. Dumping in our bogs and along our roads is nothing more than a disgraceful act by those who go out of their way to disrespect our community. Westmeath CoCo has offered to supply HiVis, Pickers and gloves to our community if we can put together a group of volunteers who are willing to do a litter pick over the coming months. Feedback please 087 1375222 Thank you.
Grant: I am delighted to report the Parish Park community centre was one of 5 centres selected to receive a grant of €1000 from the Rise community fund Ireland, this week. The fund was set up by a Boston businessman to recognise communities that are making changes through advances in technology. The money will be used to advance the great work already done in broadband and the development of our community website. The foundation was so taken back by our community centre and what has been achieved by a rural community, they asked to use our centre as part of their future promotion of the fund.
Community Call: The community centre is in great need of volunteer support. This can be as little or as much time as you are willing to give. You don’t have to be from the parish, everyone is welcome to contribute. Call 087 1375222 or any committee member
Deepest sympathies: are expressed to Johnny Kiernan, Kilmore on the sad passing of his niece and Pat Grimes Rathowen, on the passing of his sister Anne Byrne, nee Grimes, Glenview Castlepollard. Anne passed away peacefully, in the company of her loving family. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, daughters Karen, Tracey, Amanda and Lynne, brother Pat, sister Mary, grandchildren nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her down the years. May her gentle soul rest in peace,
Killeen Dramatic Society Present: an upcoming production of John B Keanes, Play. SIVE. In Granard Community Centre on April 28th, 29th, 30th. Curtain up at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale at the door.
Deepest sympathies: On behalf of the Committee of Streete Parish Park and our Bingo Players. We kindly pass on our sincere condolences to Pat Grimes, Rathowen, on the sad passing of his sister Anne Grimes. Our thoughts are with you at this darkest hour. May her gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.
SCHOOL TRANSPORT: Applications are now open for School Year 2023/24 and bookings are now being accepted. The closing date for applications is Friday 28th April 2023 Check it out on. school transport. bus Eireann.ie
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 €5300 Envelopes €2 each or 3 for €5 We hope you will support us and win, win, win,
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: Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw Monday 10th April Numbers Drawn: 11, 14, 17, 28 No Jackpot Winners Four Lucky Dip Winners STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB, Online Cecilia Plunkett, Mayo, Online Pete Donnelly, Legan, C/O Lily Margaret McGuire, Ballynacaragy. Thank you for your continued support. Our next Lotto Draw will take place on Easter Monday 24th April Jackpot will be €5300
SENIORS ALERT SCHEME: The senior alert monitor is a great benefit to anyone over the age of 65 or someone who has a mobility issue. If you already have a personal monitored alarm, we can organise it to be upgraded free of charge. for more information contact Kevin 087 1375222 Paula 087 9680739
Church Notes St James Church Streete: Morning Prayers In Streete at 9.15 am, on Sunday, May 7th Sunday, May 21st All welcome
Trocaire Boxes; A sincere word of thanks to all who have returned their box. The proceeds of your fasting and the money received will go directly to the 4 corners of the world to help relieve the hunger and sickness of our fellow man. If you have not yet returned you can do so in a special basket at mass or contact Fr Pierre of Fr Early
Church Notes St Marys, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration this week: This coming Sunday is the 16th Sunday in Ordinary time. Vigil Mass every Saturday in Boherquill at 8 Pm. 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. Easter Dues for the upkeep of the priests in the Diocese are now being collected. On behalf of all the priests, I thank you for your generous support and kindness.
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the souls of Mary and John Blessington Coolamber, Lisryan.whose Anniversary mass was last Saturday. Anniversary mass this Saturday night for the souls of Brian, Agnes, Colm and Martha Reilly, Ballew. For Mass bookings or any other enquiries. Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
Upcoming dates to remember: Sunday 30th April. Pentecost Sunday and First Holy Communion, May 28th Blessing of the graves will take place on the 17th of June in Streete, Coolamber and Boherquill. 1st of July in Rathaspic and Russagh.
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: Easter Holy water is available in both churches. If anyone would like to have their home, 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.