Tragic News: As our Community struggles to comprehend the desperately sad and incredibly tragic news breaking from Multyfarnham this weekend. We extend our deepest sympathies to their family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. These are truly desperately sad times, especially with so many innocent little children leaving this world in such circumstances recently. It's just impossible to comprehend. May their gentle little souls rest in eternal peace with all of the angels gone before us too soon and may the prayers of the nation give comfort to their grieving, heartbroken loved ones.
Special Invitation: Maria van Zetten would like to invite you to her home in Streete village on Saturday 24th of September from 11.00 to 1.30 pm. This is an opportunity to welcome Maria to our community and help her get the word out about her new support Café. This new drop-in Café will help people deal with the great loss of a loved one. Maria would like anyone interested just to call, have a cup of tea and get to know her and what she hopes to offer. space is limited to 12 people inside unless the weather is in our favour. She asks you to call her to confirm on 087 2812543
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 29th August 2022. Numbers Drawn: 2,7,21,22 No Jackpot Winner. 4 Lucky Dip Winners €25 each Bridget Victory, Ballinalee. Online. Liz Maguire Murtagh, Online. John Feerick, Rathowen and Mary McGlynn, Edgeworthstown. Thanks for your continued support. The next Draw will Take place on Monday 12th September Jackpot of €4550 Results next week.
Longford Learning Support: is a Registered Charity commencing classes in Longford, to assist Primary and Post-Primary School students, who have learning difficulties. Experienced Tutors with Qualified Learning support in a welcoming friendly, environment. For more information, please contact Nuala at 089 214 6666.
Community Alert: We are just waiting on the go-ahead from BeAlert to roll out a new app for your phone. 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 Gardai immediately. Mullingar 044 9384000
Volunteers Needed: We depend greatly on our Bingo to keep our community centre open. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Call kevin 087 1375222,
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 25th 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.
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers James and Ellen Campbell. and Fiona Gaynor Lisryan whose anniversary mass was last week. Mass intentions this week. Friday 16thMargaret and Mat Gorman and DFM of the Gorman Dunne family. Saturday 17th Rosanna and Seamus Molloy.
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.
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.