Deepest sympathies: are extended to the Boyce family, Lismacaffrey and the McIntyre family Granard on the passing of Dorrie McIntyre, nee, O Connor Dorrie will be sadly missed by her loving husband Eamonn, son Edmund, daughters Jennifer, Anne-Marie and Lisa, extended family neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Santa Clause is coming to Streete: I Just got a very important phone call from Mrs Santa to say that Santa Clause and his elves will make a stop off at Streete Parish Park on Saturday evening from 5.30 till 7 pm. Santa will collect the children's letters, wishes and dreams from the magic postbox at the parish park. So boys and girls it's not too late to ask Santa for a late request or a little surprise for someone special. Santa is also bringing his PR woman, so you can have a photo taken with him and emailed to you later. This is a free outdoor event so please come prepared for the weather and darkness and please follow instructions from the carpark elves.
Carpark Stewarts and helpers Needed: The parish Park committee ask if anyone can please help out on Saturday evening for Santa's arrival from 5 until 7 and again on Wednesday, December 28th from 5 pm for the fairy light tractor run. We are grateful for your help and support at these special events.
Monster Bingo Monday Night 19th at 8.30: Christmas special Monster Bingo with €5000 in prize money. Yes, you have read this right €5000 to be won throughout the night. The parish Park committee would like to thank you for your support over the past year and welcome you to join us in our hall or online to play our big money bingo on Monday 19th. Please spread the great news. On behalf of Stephen, James and the behind the scenes support crew, we wish you the very best of luck and hope you have a very merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.
LOTTO & BINGO: We ask that you support our Lotto envelopes and our bingo. If you can sell a few envelopes to family and friends not alone, are you supporting our community centre, but you are also in with a chance to win almost €5000 in our fortnightly draw. Why not take a chance and buy an annual Lotto envelope as a Christmas present for someone. Show them how much you care, annual lotto envelopes are only €50 and entered the lucky dip draw for €25 fortnightly. Please return to the letterbox in the Centre door. It is locked and safe. Results every 2 weeks.
Community Alert: Gardaí ask you to be highly vigilant at this present time of year and keep an eye out for any suspicious vehicles around the area. They also ask you to think twice before buying Christmas log candles from callers, these logs are unstable and can tip over easily with a lighted candle, which may cause harm or start a fire. Please be aware and think about safety first. Please save these numbers to your phone. Garda; Castlepollard 044 9661112 Mullingar 044 938 4000 or Granard 043 668 7660 Garda Patrol car 086 8582974
REMINDER: Streete Vintage Club MEMBERSHIP NOW DUE: It’s that time of year again and although 2022 was not a year for vintage shows or road runs, we can only hope next year will prove a better year all-round. Your membership is vital to the club and we encourage all with an interest in classic cars, bikes, machinery or even memorabilia to sign up and be part of an expanding, forward-looking and ever-developing club. You don’t have to own a vehicle to be a member we welcome people or families who just want to support our club. Membership for the year is only €30 you can also add on your partner for an extra €20 for this you will receive a member’s badge and an annual full-colour Vintage News magazine through the post with lots of interesting features of events throughout the year and a handy event diary to keep you in touch with upcoming shows and events. Your membership number will also give you huge discounts on vintage insurance through the Irish Vintage Society on classic cars, bikes, and machinery along with members’ liability insurance. Streete Vintage show will run on Sunday 25th of June, so keep the date in your diary. New members are always welcome on board Call 087 1375222 or drop your name and address with the membership fee through the parish park letterbox and I’ll take it from there.
Walking Track Membership: It's that time of year again. The Committee would like to thank everyone who paid for membership for the past number of years and would like to remind you that your membership is now due for renewal in January. New member application forms can be found in the entrance hall of the Parish Park or by calling into the office upstairs Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday or Friday from 10 am until 1.30 pm. Single membership is €20, and a family is €30. We also remind you this would make a great Christmas present to someone. 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.
Fairy Light Tractor Run Wednesday 28th: The run is in aid of St Christophers Edgeworthstown branch. The convoy will set off from Streete Parish Park around 6 p.m. The participants will follow a speed-controlled management vehicle which set the pace along the well-organised 10 Km route before the incredible sight will make its way back to Streete Parish Park. Registration fee €20 Strict safety rules apply to everyone, refreshments on return The run was a fantastic success last year. Please spread the word Wednesday, December 28th for more Call Declan on 086 8123514 or Kevin on 087 1375222
The Streete Bowls Club: The Christmas Doubles competition has reached the semi-finals. The following couples will play off this week. Seamus Moran and Kevin Sheedy versus Micheál Fleming and Bill Bennett, Jimmy Kelly and Andy Boyle versus Micheál Gillen and Paul Flood. The members of the Bowls club would like to extend their heartfelt sympathy to the Keary and Tully families on the recent death of Bridie Walsh nee Keary. May she rest in peace. Join us on Tuesday nights in the Sports complex Streete for a great night's fun. New and lapsed members are very welcome to join the club. Bowls is a relaxing sport anyone can play, regardless of age or ability, we welcome interested people to come and watch the game at Streete Parish Park on Tuesday nights at 8 o'clock. Instructions for newcomers are given by experienced club members, all are welcome.
Lotto: Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw Monday 5th December 2022 Numbers Drawn: 17, 19, 24, 26 No Jackpot Winners Four Lucky Dip Winners of €25 each Callaghan Family, Coolnagun Seamus Reilly, Lismacaffrey Sandra Moloney Online and Joe McGowan, Bundoran Online Next Draw will take place on Monday 19/12/22 Jackpot €4900 Thank you for your continued support.
Badminton: I would like to thank all who responded with interest in Badminton I will fix a date for a meeting soon. You are welcome to join even from the wider area and all fitness levels are welcome. 087 1375222
St James’s Church Notes, Streete, Morning Service will be held in Streete, Sunday 18th at 10.30 Am. Evening family service and Carols, will take place on December 18th at 4 pm in St Johns Church Edgeworthstown. The School Carol Service will take place on the 19th in St Johns Church Edgeworthstown at 1 Pm, all welcome. We remind you the annual Christmas lantern walk will take place on December 23rd at 5 pm from St John’s Church Longford, through the Mall and Main St and conclude at the Methodist Church car park. Everyone is invited to attend, we will sing carols and enjoy a friendly chat with some warm refreshments. it would be lovely to see the community coming together at this special time of year. Please bring your own Lantern. Christmas Eve, Service and Communion: St Johns Church Edgeworthstown at 8.30 Pm and St Johns Church Ballinalee at 10 pm. Christmas Day Service and Communion: St Patricks Church Granard at 10 am. Wishing everyone a very Merry happy and safe Christmas.
Church Notes: Masses & Adoration this week Streete/Rathowen: This coming Sunday is the fourth Sunday in the Advent calendar. Vigil Mass every Saturday in Boherquill at 8 Pm. every 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. This Thursday, the feast of the immaculate conception a Holy day of obligation mass for the day Wednesday Boherquill at 8 Pm and Rathowen Thursday10 am,
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the souls of Mary O’Sullivan, Streete, whose anniversary mass was last week. This Saturday. Anniversary mass for the soul of Michael Noonan, Coolnagun and DFM of the Noonan and McCormack Family.
For Mass bookings: or any other enquiries. Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
Confessions: will be heard on December Tuesday 20th in Rathowen at 7 pm and Boherquill at 8 Pm.
Christmas Mass Times: Christmas Eve Boherquill at 6.30 Pm and Christmas Morning Rathowen at 10 am.
Weekly Offertory Collection Enveloplops: New boxes of offertory envelopes are currently being prepared and ready for collection in both churches. It is hoped every home in the parish will offer some weekly contributions to support the necessary repairs and upkeep of both churches in Rathowen and Boherquill. A sincere word of thanks to all who continue to support and help out throughout the year. Should any house be overlooked with envelopes please contact a Pastoral Council Member or Fr, Pierre on 087 6960542
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 to join us and receive the support of other men in their prayers and personal life. Please note: We had an extraordinarily great response to the men's retreat and day of reflection which will take place in the friary Multyfarnham on Saturday 10th December. Over 40 men ranging in age from 16 to 80 signed up. We hope to run more retreat days in the new year along with a retreat day for women. I ask you to pray for good intentions for friends and family over the festive season.
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.