Jiving
The very talented K & A are back by popular demand, starting Friday 3rd of May for 4 weeks All Beginners /Improvers are welcome. It’s not just about learning to jive or dance. It’s about a social life based around music and dancing. Fun nights out with great people and fantastic music in brilliant venues like our social dance in the Parish Park.
The Oskars
As you are now aware our oskars night is on 19th of October. From now on we will be hosting fundraising events all in the name of fun while supporting our community. Our next step is the Casting night which will take place on Wednesday 8th of May. Your never too late to get involved all you need to do is have fun while taking part supporting your community. to find out more call Michael 087 9901890 Joan 0860755175 or Kevin 087 1375222
Social Dancing
Another great night was had last Friday to the sounds the very talented Brid Shaughnessy and Howard Wheelan. Brid rocked the house with some old-time favorites along with some hit songs from her album which gained her a final place on TG4’s Country & Irish music series, Glór Tíre. Brid will again be one of our star performers at this year’s vintage show. Next month we have the hugely popular Michael Cahill and Dave Lawlor. A brilliant night of Dancing is guaranteed. Doors open from 9.00 till Late.
Exercise For Healthy Aging
A full attendance with lots of chat and banter at our over 50 + fitness morning last week. Thank you to Garry Hughes of fit for 50 and Westmeath Community Development for supporting us in this program. Classes will continue Tuesday mornings at 10 to 11 Am Please come along and spread the great news and arrive 15 minutes before class to get ready.
Congratulations
And well done to the 32 Boys and Girls who were confirmed in St Mary’s Church Boherquill, on Saturday last. Bishop Paul was delighted to visit our parish for the first time and thanked everyone from the parishes of Rathowen and Streete for making him so welcome.
Sean Nos dancing
Last chance for anyone with an interest to make contact. Kevin 087 1375222
WHIST Card Game
The game which has been a great success on Monday mornings has now finished for the summer months and will resume in the autumn. We thank Francis Butler and Mary Small for their skills and patience’s and look forward to having them back again later in the year.
St. Fintan's N.S. Lismacaffrey
Enrolling for 2024 Enrolment Forms for new pupils for the school year 2024/2025 are now available at the school. School Telephone No. 043 6685233 Email: stfintansnslismacaffrey@gmail.com.
Parish Park Lotto
Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw Monday 22nd April 2024
Numbers Drawn:
- 15-16 -26-28
- No jackpot winner.
Four Lucky Dip winners:
- Robert Maguire, Ballynacargy.
- Larlaith Slattery, Swords.
- Noelle Slowey, Legan.
- Sharon Duffy, Kilmore.
Thanks for your continued support. Our next draw will take place on Monday May 5th. Jackpot €2800
Boherquill Ramblers
The Ramblers enjoyed the best weather of the year so far on Sunday 21 April 2024 when they joined the many others who had been tempted to visit Mullaghmeen Forest. Coillte’s new policy of encouraging bio-diversity in its forests meant that the undergrowth and quite a few trees had been removed. This allowed the sun to shine in and illuminate the beauty of the large areas of bluebells throughout the forest.
On Sunday 5 May 2024 the Ramblers will visit Newcastle Forest near Ballymahon for a 9km canal, river and forest walk with a shorter option. Cars will meet at 2pm at the car park beside the bridge in the forest. The Boherquill Ramblers 2024 Walking Festival will be held on the 10th-12th May. On Friday the 10th there will be an evening walk in Tullynally Castle Gardens.
The highlight of the weekend will be a longer walk on Sunday the 12th. Further details will be in next week’s notes. If you would like to add a walk, new or old, to the Walks Calendar please contact Philip Epps. See boherquillramblers.ie for more information.
Church Notes St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration
- This Coming Sunday is the 6th Sunday in Easter.
- Vigil Mass every Saturday Evening at 8pm.
Masses this week
- Boherquill Tuesday 9.30am
- Wednesday Rathowen 9.30am
- Thursday, Rathowen 9.30am
- Adoration 10:00 to 10.30 Friday,
- Boherquill, 8 pm with adoration 7 to 8 pm.
Mass intentions
Please remember in your prayers the souls of:
- John and Mary Blessington, Coolamber. whose Anniversary Mass was last Saturday.
- This Saturday Anniversary Mass for the souls of Josephine and Tommy Reilly and deceased family members.
Mass bookings are now being taken, please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542
Dates to Remember
- Blessing of the Graves June 22nd. Streete 6.30, Coolamber 7.15,
- Mass in Boherquill cemetery at 8 Pm with refreshments after in Streete Parish Park.
- Trip to Medjugorje 2024 Pilgrimage October 2nd Contact Jerry Nally 087 4309096.
- Blessing of the Graves June 28th Rahaspic at 7 Pm Russagh at 8.15 Please let relatives know.
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 Saturday at the latest and remember folks if you don’t tell me I can’t tell them.