Social dance: Another great night of our social dance in Streete Parish Park last Friday night. We say a special word of thanks to Seamus Farrell, Longford, who stepped in for us at short notice to cover for Carmel McLoughlin. Carmel, unfortunately, broke her arm and will be off the music scene for a few months. We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to her return in the new year. Next month we have 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
Bingo: We apologise but due to technical difficulties only noticed after going to print, we could not return to the hall on Monday night as mentioned last week. We will however return on October 17th at 8.30. We really 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 would like to thank you all for the kind offers of help to get us back up and running in our hall again. Bingo and Lotto will start back in the new with great prize money to be won. If you would like to ask any questions or offer your help please call Kevin on 087 1375222
Online Bingo: We hope if possible to keep our Online bingo going but again this depends on volunteer time and technical knowledge. If feel you can help us out we would love to hear from you, so please give us a call.
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 10th October 2022 Jackpot €4650
Deepest sympathies: are expressed to the extended Callaghan family Coolnagun, on the passing of Mary Sheridan, Castlepollard. Predeceased by her parents Eddie Sheridan and Dolly Kearney and her stepfather Paddy Kearney Castlepollard. Deeply regretted by her brothers Michael Kearney Swords, and Jim Kearney Castlepollard, sister Louise McGonagle Mullingar, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephew, cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral Directors have set up a book of Condolences on R.I.P. ie. May she rest in peace.
Deepest sympathies: are expressed to the Moran family, Corrydonlon, Rathowen on the sad passing of Patricia Moran Predeceased by her husband Brendan and daughter-in-law Bernadette. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, sons Stephen and Gerry, daughter Concepta, her sister Maureen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Ann, son-in-law David, brother-in-law Peter relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Directors have set up a book of Condolences on R.I.P. ie. May she rest in peace.
Bun V Multy: Best of luck to Luke Kiernan and the Bunbrosna team who take on Multyfarnham in the Westmeath Junior cup final next Saturday. Throw-in at Cusack Park is at 2:00 pm.
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
Active Retirement Trip October 13th: We will hold a short meeting this coming Tuesday at 12.30 in Streete Parish Park. To discuss arrangements for our outing to the Dail. We need to know in advance so we can arrange passes for entry to the Dail and the newly renovated National Museum of Archaeology. The total cost of the trip is €50 This includes lunch in the Dail and Dinner on the way home. If you can't attend the meeting and would like to go. Please call Mary 087 0695148 Kevin 087 1375222 ASAP.
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: I am still anxiously awaiting a reply from Santa in the hope he will accept our invitation to visit Streete Parish Park this year in person. Some of the interested market people are requesting the first Sunday in December. If people can let me know if this is a good day 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
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
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
Community Alert: House broke into on Friday afternoon last in Ballygarvey, Rathowen Area. Also, a house interfered with in the Lisryan area. As the winter approaches, we ask you to be vigilant and take note of strange vehicles in your area, please lock away all valuables and remove mowers from sight. Be a kind and caring neighbour and check in on your elderly neighbours and friends. Please report any suspicious activity to Gardai. Keep your area safe. We remind you to add these numbers to your phone Gardai Mullingar 044 9384000 Castlepollard 044 966112 Granard 043 6687660 or in emergency 999 or Local in confidence. Kevin 087 1375222 or Paula 087 9680739
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 28th 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 Am Thursday, Rathowen 9.30 Am, adoration 10 to 10.30 Friday Boherquill 8 pm. Adoration 7 – 8pm.
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.
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the souls of Hughie and Mary O’Hara and DFM of the O’Hara family Coolnagun. whose anniversary mass was last week. This Saturday, Anniversary mass for Frank McGivern, Streete.
For Mass bookings: or any other enquiries. Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
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.