Tragic News: As our Community struggles to comprehend the desperately sad and incredibly tragic news breaking from Multyfarnham last weekend. Gardai ask if can help in any way in their investigations to please contact Castlepollard on 044 9661112 or Mullingar at 044 9384000 On behalf of our community, we extend our deepest sympathies to their family, Friends, and classmates. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at these truly difficult times. 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. Formally Donohoe’s House. N91 X497 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
Social dance: A reminder of our social dance coming up in Streete Parish Park on Friday night 30th September when we have the first lady of country music all the way from Co, Roscommon, Carmel McLoughlin. Carmel has been with us many times before and supported Johnny Brady at our vintage show a few years ago. So tell all your friends a great night of get out and dance music and light supper all for only €10. Streete Parish Park M91 RC43
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.
Table Quiz: Ballinafid, Multyfaranham Community services are holding a quiz night in Tormeys, Pub Bunbrosna on Friday 30th September at 8 Pm Table of 4 €40 proceeds to Ukraine Appeal.
Lotto: Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw 12th September 2022. Numbers Drawn: 6,11,19,25 No Jackpot Winner. 4 Lucky Dip Winners €25 each Tina Cummins, Dublin (Online) Paula McGerr (Online) Tommy O' Malley, Newtownforbes and Peter Tighe, Streete Thanks for your support. The next Draw will take place on Monday 26th September Jackpot of €4600
Deepest sympathies: are expressed to the Cassidy family Castlepollard on the passing of Sean Cassidy, Sean is brother to Senator Donie and funeral director, Michael. Predeceased by his wife Minnie, son Danny, parents Dan and Bridget, and granddaughter Rachel. Sadly missed by his sons John and Paul, daughter Marie, brothers Donie and Michael, grandchildren neighbours and friends. Funeral directors have opened a book of condolences on R.I.P May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Active Retirement Trip: Our next group trip is in the organizing stage and I am delighted to confirm our next tour is to The Dáil and the house of the Oireachtas in Leinster House on Thursday, October 13th. This trip and tour were originally organised just before covid. We are grateful to Peter Burke TD and his secretary Martina for allowing us the opportunity to visit at short notice. Spaces are limited so if you are interested please call Kevin at 087 1375222 or the girls in the Park office ASAP.
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 were delighted to host an in-house meeting last Wednesday night in the parish Park for representatives of Westmeath County Council PPN, focused on Community Safety, Crime Prevention and Community Policing. The meeting was well represented by community leaders and Gardai. On behalf of our Committee, I would like to thank the Council and Gardai for choosing our centre and hope this is the first of many bookings.
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 26th 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 Margaret and Mat Gorman and DFM of the Gorman Dunne family And Rosanna and Seamus Molloy, whose anniversary mass was last week.
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.