Deepest sympathies
Deepest sympathies are expressed to the Farrell and Duke Family on the unexpected passing of Mary Farrell Russagh, Rathowen recently. Mary is predeceased by her beloved husband Billy and loving parents Michael and Alice Duke. Mary will be sadly missed by her daughter Bernadette, sons Michael and Patrick, son-in-law Jayson, daughter-in-law Clair and her three grandchildren Alexander, Alannah and Eilse, relatives, neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Social Dance
Another sensational night of social dancing was held in Streete Parish Park on Friday night last. Brendan Jermyn played a range of great Irish and Country music to keep the dancers on the floor all night. Next month we have the first lady of country music all the way from Co, Roscommon, Carmel McLoughlin. Carmel has been with us many times before and supported Johnny Brady at our vintage show a few years ago. So tell all your friends and remember Next dance Friday, September 30th
Bingo
Online every Monday night with great prize money to be won. We will soon be back in our hall and ready to restart our usual bingo on Monday nights shortly. We would like to thank Bill from St Mary's bingo Tullamore who has helped out over the past few weeks while Stephen was absent. More next week.
Lotto
Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw 15th August 2022. Numbers Drawn: 9, 13, 17, 21 No Jackpot Winner. 4 Lucky Dip Winners €25 each Anges Moore, Online. Annita Bratten, Killoe, Online. Breda Noonan, Coolnagun and Martin Blacoe, Ringtown Thanks for your continued support. The next Draw will take place on Monday 29th Jackpot of €4500 Results next week.
Community Alert
As of next week, anyone who hasn't paid will be removed from our alert system. This wonderful service costs less than 2 cents per day. We will roll out a new app for your phone shortly called Be alert. This new app will replace the WhatsApp group allowing you more flexibility in the alerts you receive. In the meantime please report suspicious activity to Gardaí immediately. Mullingar 044 9384000
Seniors Alert Scheme
We encourage community participation, so if you know of anyone who may not have a personal monitored alarm please let us know and we will make contact with them in confidence Paula 087 9680739 or Kevin 087 1375222
Boherquill Ramblers
The Ramblers met at Stonepark near Longford on Sunday 21 August 2022 to walk from there to the Royal canal along the abandoned branch of canal which once linked Longford to the Royal Canal near Killashee. There was plenty of cool shade from the trees along the towpath on another hot summer day. There were also several new seats and a couple of new picnic tables in the peaceful scene at the junction of the two canals where the walkers were tempted to linger for a few minutes before heading back to Stonepark. Thank you to the Longford Ladies who led the walk.
On Sunday 4 September 2022 the Ramblers will meet in Ballinea for a walk along the Royal Canal towards Coolnahay and back. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet in Ballinea Car Park at 2pm.
If you would like to add a walk, new or old, to this year's Walks Calendar please contact Philip Epps.
See boherquillramblers.ie for more information.
Volunteers Needed
We are grateful to everyone who has offered to help out at our Bingo in the hall on Monday nights, starting back in September. We could do with a few more volunteers to get us up and running and will be in contact as soon as Stephen returns from his honeymoon to work out a rota to suit all. We depend greatly on our Bingo to keep our community centre open. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Call Kevin 087 1375222,
Back to School
We wish all the new and returning children in national and secondary schools a very happy return and all those who are taking up college or apprenticeships the very best in the future year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Blessing of homes
If anyone would like to have their home and family or car blessed Please contact Fr Pierre on 087 6960542.
Masses & Adoration this week Streete/Rathowen
This coming Sunday is the 23nd Sunday in Ordinary time. Vigil Mass every Saturday in Boherquill at 8 Pm. every Sunday Rathowen at 10 am. Mass this week Tuesday, Boherquill 9.30 Am. Wednesday Rathowen 9.30 Thursday, Rathowen 9.30, adoration 10 to 10.30 Friday Boherquill 8 pm. Adoration 7 – 8pm.
- Mass intentions: No Mass intentions this week,
- For Mass bookings: or any other enquiries. Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
- Eucharist Ministers and Reader: No Correspondence:
- 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.
- The Legion of Mary: Edgeworthstown invites new members. The Legion meets every Thursday at noon in the Parish Centre, Edgeworthstown. The centre is at the back of Quinn’s Hardware store.