Streete Notes 18th June 2023
STREETE VINTAGE SHOW: Preparations are now in the final phase as we ready for our show next Sunday, June 25th We ask you to make a call to friends and family and encourage them to come and support us on the day. We especially thank Martin Joyce and Grace O’Sullivan of Leinster Livestock, Granard who offered to sponsor this year's show with a very generous contribution. We also thank our prize sponsors, Kiernan Milling Granard, Durkin Medical, Granard, Aidan Geerah, Ballinalack, The Crossroads Inn, Lisryan, David Mulligan Mechanical service, Coolamber and David Stell, Garage, Kilmore. We kindly ask for volunteer help on the day with Road control, Parking and general help in and around the hall and field, we ask that you please make yourself known to the committee for insurance cover reasons or contact me at 087 1375222. On behalf of our committee, we thank everyone in advance of the show, we hope and pray the weather will be kind to us and a great day will be had by all.
Deepest sympathies: Are extended to the O’Beirne family late of Coolamber and Correally on the sad passing of Sr Miriam O’Beirne, Rathfarnham, Dublin. daughter of the late William and Margaret of "Coolamber. Predeceased by her sisters Joan, Maeve, Brenda and brother William. Deeply regretted by her community of Loreto Sisters, her sister Phyllis, brothers-in-law John and Geoff and sister-in-law Chris. Greatly missed by nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Congratulations: and best wishes to newlyweds, Ciaran Fahy, Streete and Aine Lennon, Killoe, Longford. Who’s wedding took place recently in St Mary's Church, Ennybegs. The happy couple along with family and close friends enjoyed a most memorable and beautiful day. Ciaran is a son of Bridie and the late Matt Fahy, Streete. Ciaran's day was made extra special by having his late father's Toyota Corrola as his wedding car, Matt R.I.P would have been very proud. Bridie is delighted to add another Daughter to the family. We wish Ciaran and Aine every happiness in their future plans and we wish them both a long and happy life filled with great joy, riches and good health
Bingo: Our online bingo has come to a rest for the foreseeable future and normal bingo will now return to our hall fully on Monday nights. We thank everyone who played the wonderful game online with us during the pandemic over the past 3 years. Online was a new way of doing bingo and we are not saying online is gone completely, we may consider other options. As it stands all Jackpot money frozen pre covid will now start to come back into play. The committee overseeing bingo will have the final say on how we go about this in a timely fashion and as always in full honesty and transparency. Again we say thank you for your continued support. if you have any questions call Stephen 087 6449500 or Kevin 087 1375222
Best wishes: to Shane Fahy who celebrated his 18th birthday last Sunday, We also congratulate Shane on his magnificent achievement of winning an award in Agricultural Science and hope this is the start of so many exciting adventures.
Blessing of the graves: Fr. Pierre would like to thank everyone who came out to the annual blessing. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces especially those who make the faithful trip every year to the annual blessing of the graves, unfortunately, the weather just happened to change at the wrong moment. We would like to thank everyone who came to the parish park after the blessing for a cup of tea and a chat, for many it was a chance to catch up on old times and reflect on the many family and friends who are no longer with us. A special word of thanks to the ladies who give their time to make everyone welcome and for baking the lovely homemade buns and Beautiful sandwiches.
Active Retirement: drop in Morning on Thursday 22nd in the Parish Park meeting room. We will go through the final preparations for our next trip which will take place on the 12th of July. Our next outing will be to Mayo for a full day of excitement. New members are always welcome and you don’t have to be from the parish to join in. From 11.00 till 12.30. All welcome.
RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME: Our community Centre has various Work places available for eligible farmers or family member who has access to a herd number, This is an opportunity to increase your weekly income while working 19.5 hours each week in a stressless environment and in the company of our dedicated CE workers. For a confidential chat, call Kevin at 087 1375222
Boherquill Ramblers: The Ramblers visited Aughnacliffe on Sunday 11 June 2023. They were guided by local expert Gearoid Mulligan on a beautiful new 5km walking trail starting at Pulliness waterfall and then following the river for the first three of four planned sections of the route. Thank you to Gearoid for making the walk so enjoyable and enlightening and to Deirdre Leavy who organised the day. There will be no walk on Sunday 25 June 2023 as Streete Vintage Show is taking place on that day. The Ramblers send their best wishes to all the organisers and trust the day will be as successful as in previous years. The Ramblers wish to thank North Midlands Credit Union for their recent generous donation to the Club. A day out in Dublin is being planned for Sunday 2 July 2023 with a 9.30am bus departure. If you would like to add a walk, new or old, to this year's Walks Calendar please contact Philip Epps. See boherquillramblers.ie for more information.
PARISH PARK LOTTO: Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw Monday 5th June 2023 Numbers Drawn, 4, 5, 18, 24 No Jackpot Winners Four Lucky Dip Winners of €25 each. Mary Leonard, Dublin, Online. Agnes Moore, Online. Luke Kiernan Jnr, Lismacaffrey. and Noelle Slowy, Legan. Thanks for your continued support. Our next lotto draw will take place on Monday 19th June.Jackpot €5500
New Bishop: We welcome Fr Paul Connell as our new Bishop. Bishop Paul is a Native of Mullingar and was ordained to the priesthood in Christ the King Mullingar in 1982. He was appointed by Pope Francis on April 5th and will take up office as bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise from last Saturday. We wish him every happiness in his new post-Ad multos Annos.
Blessing of the Statue of our Lady: On Friday, June 23 a special blessing mass will be said to bless the statue of our Lady that was brought back from Medjugorje by members of the parish. The mass will be said by Frs Hughes, Fr Early and Fr Pepper on the Alter, followed by the rosary and the blessing of the Marian image. All are welcome to attend
Church Notes St James Church Streete: New dates coming shortly.
Church Notes St Marys, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration this week: This coming Sunday is the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Vigil Mass every Saturday in Boherquill at 8 Pm. 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.
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the soul of all our dearly departed and those who are sick or unwell at this time. Saturday 24th Special Remembrance mass for all our Vintage Supporters of Streete Vintage Show who have gone to their eternal rest. For Mass bookings or any other enquiries. Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
Upcoming dates to remember: Blessing of the graves of our dearly departed will take place on the 1st of July in Rathaspic at 7 pm and Russagh at 8 pm.
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.
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.