Streete Notes 14th January 2024
Deepest Sympathies: On behalf of the Community and Committee of Streete Parish Park Vintage Club. We kindly pass on our sincere condolences to Shaun and Jessica Kavanagh, Kilasonna, on the sad and sudden passing of their dear parents, Paul, and Morag Kavanagh. Paul was a great supporter of our vintage show and helped in many ways over the years. The whole community are deeply saddened on hearing the very sad and tragic news. Our thoughts are with Shaun and Jessica and extended family at this darkest hour. May their gentle souls rest in heavenly peace.
The St. Brigid’s Cross: This famous cross is strongly associated with St. Brigid in Irish folk culture. Making the crosses from fresh rushes and other materials such as straw, was a widely practiced tradition throughout many parts of Ireland for centuries. The crosses were hung up in houses and often in stables to honor the saint and gain her protection. The crosses were believed to have great powers of protection against fire, storm and lightning and against illness and infectious diseases. It was also believed that evil spirits could not enter the house where it hung near the door. Fr Pierre invites you to come along to Boherquill Church on Monday 29th at 7.30 Pm to see how the cross is made. All you need is to bring some rushes with you and some small elastic bands. A great opportunity to take part in the age-old tradition and make your own cross in time for February 1st St Bridget’s day.
Deepest Sympathies: On behalf of the Committee of Streete Parish Park Vintage Club. We kindly pass on our sincere condolences to Tom Price Ballynacargy and the entire Price Family. We are deeply saddened on hearing the sad news of Mick’s untimely passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this darkest hour. May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.
Walk: The New Year Family 5k Fun Walk will be held at Streete Parish Park on Sunday the 28th of January in aid of Edgeworthstown Branch of St. Christopher’s. This very enjoyable and easy walk held for several years before Covid will make a welcome return. We are delighted to have our great supporters Boherquill Ramblers join us on the day. The family walk will leave Streete Parish Park at 2pm sharp. Refreshments will be available on return in the Streete Parish Park. There is no entry fee, but voluntary donations would be gratefully received please spread the word and come out and support this great cause. A raffle will be held on the day and any donations of raffle prizes will be appreciated. For more information on this, contact Eamon Carty on 087 7574622, Declan on 086 8123514 or Kevin on 087 1375222.
Social dance: Next month we have the Band that makes you want to dance. Footsteps are a two-piece band, all the way from North Monaghan, Ardel McArdel and Brendan Roedy have played alongside the greats of Castleblaney like Big Tom McBride and showband star Paddy Cole among others. So, tell all your friends and remember Next dance Friday, January 26th Dancers are encouraged to bring their dancing shoes for a great night' of dance and craic, guaranteed. Doors open from 9.00 till Late. N91 RC43 for more call Kevin 087 1375222
Walking Track Membership 2024: We ask if track users could pay their membership by the end of January, please. New application forms can be found in the membership box at the entrance gate of the walking track or by calling into the girls in the park on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10 am until 2 pm. Single membership is €20, and a family is €30. Enquiries 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park.
Badminton: Has resumed on Wednesday nights at 8.30 pm. New Adult members, improvers of all grades are welcome to join. Please come along and tell a friend, Call Kevin 087 1375222
PARISH PARK LOTTO: Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw Monday 18th December 2023 Numbers Drawn: 6, 9, 12, 23 No Jackpot winners Lucky Dip Winners Katie Donaghue, Cavan (Online) Mary McBrien (Online) Noel Tighe, Streete. Michael O Neill, Legan Teresa Daly, Rathowen. Bobby Kenny, Ballynacargy Results from Monday 15th January 2024 Next week
Boherquill Ramblers: The Ramblers met at Glen School near Edgeworthstown on Sunday 7 January 2024 for a walk to the bird hide at Glen Lough and back. The weather was cold, bright and dry; the walkers had to take care to avoid slipping on the icy road. In the view looking out over Glen Lough from the bird hide the reeds were white with frost and the water level was much higher than on previous visits. The Ramblers will visit Longford Town for a canal walk on Sunday 21 January 2024. Cars will meet in Longford at 1pm in the car park behind the Dealz shop on Market Square. If you would like to add a walk, new or old, to the Walks Calendar please contact Philip Epps. See boherquillramblers.ie for more information.
Church Notes St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration this week: Christmas Mass Times: This Coming Sunday is the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Vigil Mass every Saturday in Boherquill at 8 P.m. Sunday in Rathowen at 10 a.m. Mass this week Tuesday, Boherquill 9.00 Am Wednesday Rathowen 9.30 Am Thursday, Rathowen 9.30 Am, adoration 10 to 10.30 Friday, Boherquill, 8 pm with adoration 7 to 8 pm
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the souls of Michael and Elizabeth Fagan and DFM of the Fagan & Gorman Families, whose Anniversary Mass was last week. This coming Saturday, Months Mind Mass for the souls of Paddy Reilly, Coolamber and Dublin. Mass bookings for 2024 are now being taken Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542
Dates to Remember: Ash Wednesday 14th February. Easter Sunday March 31st. Blessing of the Graves. Streete 6.30, Coolamber 7.15, Mass in Boherquill cemetery at 8 Pm on 22nd June with refreshments after in Streete Parish Park. Confirmation, Streete Rathowen 27th June. First holy Communion Streete & Rathowen Saturday June 1st.
Offertory Envelopes: For the upkeep of the church are available on the front seat of the church, please pick a pack up and support our church. Thank you.
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 p.m. New participants are always most welcome.
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 Saturday at the latest and remember folks if you don’t tell me I can’t tell them.