Streete Notes 27th May 2023
EVERYONE MATTERS: This is a Fun Vehicle run taking place from Feerick’s in Rathowen, next Saturday evening. Registration takes place from 2 Pm. The run is in Aid of Longford Counselling Service and organised by a local group to raise funds for the service which is not supported by any government funding. This vital service plays a major role in helping people who are finding life difficult to cope with. LCS provides a safe comfortable environment for people in need of counselling and psychotherapy to maintain positive mental health and well-being. Please support generously. For more info on the run please contact Janet at 083 8737010
LISRYAN TIDY VILLAGE COMMITTEE: Are holding a family fun-filled weekend on July 28th to 30th at the Community Park field in Lisryan. If you have something that you would like to showcase/sell at the event call Angela 087 144 1646
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
ACTIVE RETIREMENT: Bus leaving Streete Parish Park on Thursday at 9 am to visit the Bloom festival. The show is a great cultural day out and offers a huge range of practical information on everything from gardening to growing fruit, vegetables, and cooking. The show runs from the 1st to the 5th of June. if interested please let me or the girls in the office know ASAP 087 1375222
Sunday, June 25th. Streete Vintage Committee are always busy when it comes to show season and this year is no exception. Our members and volunteers are actively out visiting shows around the country gathering new ideas and promoting our show. The committee will launch this year’s vintage awareness day in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn Lisryan on Sunday evening June 4th at 7 pm with barbeque and light entertainment. Anyone with a vintage or classic vehicle is welcome to attend, we will have the papers there for a photo Thanks
FIANNA FAIL BRANCH MEETING: A very good turnout for the meeting in Streete Parish Park last Tuesday night. In attendance were Elected representatives Robert Troy and Paddy Hill as well as committee members. The committee would like to thank those who came out and ask people to support local Branch meetings. These meetings are organised at parish and community level so that councillors can bring you up to date on ongoing progress and give you a chance for your voice to be heard.
COMMUNITY CALL: Bingo callers. We need bingo callers to work as part of a roster and support the continuation of our bingo. please get in contact with Kevin at 087 1375222 or Steven at 087 6449500.
STREETE VINTAGE SHOW: Reminder, our show will take place on Sunday, June 25th We ask you to spread the great news near and far, Flyers are available in The Parish Park. We ask you to take a few and spread the word. Every cent raised from our day goes into keeping your Community Centre open. Everyone is welcome to come along this Wednesday at 8 pm to allow you to have your say. As usual offers of help before and after the show would be greatly appreciated. Please contact James at 086 3125876 or Kevin at 087 1375222 if you think of something that will make our day memorable for everyone.
PARISH PARK LOTTO: Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw Monday 22nd May 2023 Numbers Drawn: 11, 16, 24, 27 No Jackpot Winners Four Lucky Dip Winners of €25 each Weronika Golonka Online. Mary Whyte, Dublin Online. Margaret Tighe, Kilmore. Adele Pollock, Drogheda. Thanks for your continued support. Our next Lotto Draw will take place on Monday 5th June 2023 Jackpot €5450
LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE: The annual St Mels Pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place from Friday 23rd to the 25th of June. The bus will depart from Connolly Barracks Longford at 9 am. The cost is €110. Contact, Peter at 087 6613510 or Kitty at 086 0405621 for more details
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 9th Sunday of Easter. Most Holy Trinity. 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. Easter Dues for the upkeep of the priests in the Diocese are now being collected. On behalf of all the priests, I thank you for your generous support and kindness.
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the soul of, Bernard Tighe, Barradrum and DFM, whose Anniversary mass was last week. Anniversary mass this Saturday night is a time to remember all who have gone before us, We pray their souls are happy in the kingdom of the Lord. For Mass bookings or any other enquiries. Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
Upcoming dates to remember: Blessing of the graves will take place on the 17th of June in Streete cemetery at 6.30, Coolamber at 7.15 and Boherquill at 8. pm. Blessing on 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.
Blessing of homes: Easter Holy water is available in both churches. If anyone would like to have their home, 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.