Congratulations: And Best wishes to Fiona Gettings. Fiona represented Ireland in the cross-country running recently achieving an international selection at the Autumn Open Cross-Country in Dublin. Fiona came 3rd in her age category following the 6000m race in Abbotstown. This not only ensured her place with the top 3 finishers, but it also guaranteed her to qualify and wear the Irish singlet on the F40 team at the British and Irish Masters Championship last Saturday. It was a very competitive race with fast running. Fiona produced an excellent performance over the 6000m to place 4th in her age category and helped Ireland to win F40 team silver. Ireland finished with a team score of 14 points which was only narrowly behind winners England with 13. Well done Fiona another great win to add to her array of sporting achievements.
Deepest sympathies: are extended to the Lloyd family Rathowen, on the sad passing of Ivor Llyod. pre-deceased by his father Thomas and brother Gordon. Ivor will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Ethel, sons Mervyn and Derick, mother Connie, sister Olive, brothers Frank and Robert, extended family and friends. Ivor was one of life's through gentlemen, a wonderful and kind neighbour. May his gentle soul rest in peace. You can leave a message of condolence on R.I.P.ie
Cnoc Mhuire's senior music: Students and special guests present. Time to Remember, to celebrate and reflect on our school's 75th anniversary. Come join us on Thurs Nov 24th with a selection of pleasant songs, music and verse at St Mary’s Church Granard at 7.30 pm. Tickets €10 at the door. Cnoc Mhuire enrolment is currently accepting applications to enrol for 6th class students until Dec 1st. Further details can be found on our school website.
Bingo Every Monday Night 8.30: Bingo is back in the hall every Monday night; we are still finding our way with the new Hybrid bingo system. This new blend of online bingo and hall bingo makes the game more accessible for all who enjoy playing the wonderful game. Covid provided many challenges for everyone and like many, we were forced to adapt and provide a solution that was accessible and easy to use for all our loyal supporters. To be fair to everyone the committee decided to introduce online bingo at the start of the Covid lockdown. To do this the Main jackpot was frozen and will remain so until we are satisfied that we can continue or not with both online and hall bingo, Jackpot number 2 has supported the online bingo throughout Covid, and we will continue to use this prize money in smaller jackpot prizes as we have been doing throughout the past two plus years or until it is won or runs out. We're proud to say that we were able to do this, and people could play the wonderful game of bingo from the comfort and safety of their own homes. The parish Park Committee prides itself on transparency, fairness and goodwill of its volunteers and we will continue to do so. We 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 as we have already emphasised 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 we are back. If you have any queries or would like to discuss our Bingo, prize money or jackpots we are always willing to chat and find new ways to improve the wonderful game. Please call James 086 3125876 Stephen 087 6449500 or Kevin 087 1375222
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 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.
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 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.
Table Quiz: In aid of Kilasonna National school Parents association will take place in the Crossroads Inn Lisryan on Friday, November 18th at 9 pm All welcome.
Active Retirement Trip: Our next outing will be to the Abby Theater in January. The trip is still in planning but will be exciting and entertaining as always. More shortly. Call Kevin 087 1375222 or Mary 087 0695148 ASAP to book your place.
Fairy Light Tractor Run: There were great scenes of excitement in Streete Parish Park last December when our first Fairy light Tractor Road Run took place. The convoy of around 80 Tractors set off from Streete Parish Park around 6 p.m., the participants followed a speed-controlled management vehicle which set the pace along the well-organised 10 Km route before the incredible sight made its way back to Streete Parish Park. The run was a fantastic success. We hope to do a run this year again on Wednesday, December 28th for more Call Declan on 086 8123514 or Kevin on 087 1375222
The Streete Bowls Club: We had over thirty bowlers at the Streete Complex last Tuesday night. This resulted in a very competitive doubles competition. The following pairs were in the final. Tom Connell and Liam Connaughton versus Francis Brady and Eamon Carty, The victors were Tom and Liam who had a narrow win over their opponents. The draw for the Christmas Doubles will take place this week. Club members would like to offer their sympathy to Mel Dunleavy on the passing of his brother. New members are very welcome to join the club and we would encourage you to come to the Streete Complex on Tuesday nights at 8 o'clock for a great night of fun. Instructions for newcomers are given by experienced club members, all are welcome.
Lotto: Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw 7th November 2022 Numbers Drawn: 1, 16, 17, 19 No Jackpot Winners 4 Lucky Dip Winners Mary Mulligan, Streete Online. Tina Cummins, Dublin Online. Tony Irwin, C/O M. Dalton. and Aine O' Neill, Rathowen Thanks for your support. Next Draw will take place on Monday 21st November 2022 Jackpot €4800
Badminton: Several people have shown an interest and we will be in touch asap. You are welcome to join even from the wider area and all fitness levels are welcome. 087 1375222
Church Notes: Masses & Adoration this week Streete/Rathowen: This coming Sunday is the 34th Sunday in Ordinary time. 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 – 8pm.
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the souls of Raymond Murphy, Lisryan, whose anniversary mass was last week. This Friday's Anniversary mass for the soul of Joseph and Margaret Quinn, Culvin and DFM. Saturday Anniversary mass for the soul of Rose Reilly.
November: November, is a time for remembering and praying for our loved ones who have gone before us and whose loss we feel. It is a time when we are particularly conscious of those in our parishes who are grieving and all those families who have lost loved ones in the past year. More than most years, this November will be especially poignant as we remember all those who have died during the COVID-19 pandemic. A book of remembrance is open in both churches, you are invited to write the name of family and friends who will be remembered in all masses during the month.
For Mass bookings: or any other enquiries. Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
New Pastoral Committee: A new Pastoral committee has been formed and I ask you to please welcome Avril Whittney, Breda Smith, Michael Savage, Jerimiah Nally and Ber Fagan, a 3rd person will be added in the next week. Pastoral committee will incorporate the parishes of Rathowen and Boherquill. again, I would like to thank the present outgoing committee for the many years of dedicated loyalty and hard work and welcome the new united committee which will serve both parishes. For more contact Fr Pierre.
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. Please note: A Day of reflection will take place in the friary Multyfarnham on Saturday 10th December from 10 until 5 Pm, among the guest speakers are all Ireland managers Micky Heart and Seamus Hickey.
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.