Streete Notes 22th October 2023
Deepest sympathies: It is great sadness we learned of the sad Passing of Brian Nerney on Wednesday last. Brian will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Alice (née Dawson), sons Tony and Niall, daughter-in-law Carmel, Tony’s partner Brenda, Martina, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Ruairí, Niall, Daragh, Eve, Laoise, Tadhg, Saidbh and Diarmuid, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and many friends near and far. Brian is Pre-deceased by his wife Angela, brothers Michael, John, twin brother Patrick and by his sister Mary. May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.
Traditional Irish Step Dancing Classes for adults; The classes were canceled last Thursday as a mark of respect on the passing of Brian and will resume this coming Thursday under the Dedicated tuition of dance teacher Niamh Penrose from Ballyncargy. This eight-week session of set dancing for adults takes place in Streete Parish Park every Thursday night from 8 till 9, Classes are suitable for adults with little or no prior experience with traditional Irish dance. Come and see how you can make meaningful and joyful connections to music using simple movements. Participants should bring flat comfortable shoes with them, for more info call 087 9127787
Streete Wildlife club: would like to offer its condolences to the Nerney families Correally and Longford on the sad passing of Brian. May he rest in peace.
Confirmation 2024: The bishop has confirmed the date of confirmation. This will take place in St Mary’s Church Rathowen on Saturday April 27th at 3 pm for the children of Streete and Rathowen.
SOCIAL DANCING: A fantastic night was had on Friday to the Legends of social dance, Magic Moments. Next month we have another great performer Pat McKenna, a long-established band that plays a great mix of country and social dance Music for your enjoyment. A brilliant night of Dancing is guaranteed. Doors open from 9.00 till Late.
Badminton: Badminton is on Wednesday nights at 8.30 pm in Streete Parish Park. New members, improvers and beginners of all ages are welcome to join. Please come along and tell a friend. All ages are welcome, Call Maeve at 086 3652445 or Kevin 087 1375222
Christmas Market: The upcoming Christmas indoor market on November 26th is now hotting up with great prizes to be won on the day, Raffle lines are on sale at €2 per line or 3 for €5 The market is on from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and promises to be a great day out and the perfect place to meet up with neighbours and friends and do some early Christmas shopping, Don’t forget we will have some delicious food vendors on the day, so you can take the day off from cooking…oh and Santa will be in his Grotto that day waiting to see all the lovely children in this part of the world. We could go on and on but it’s probably better if you just come out and see for yourselves.
PARISH PARK LOTTO: Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw Monday 23rd October 2023 Numbers Drawn: 4, 14, 18, 23 No Jackpot Winners Four Lucky Dip Winners of €25 each. Mary McBrien, Online Eva & Aaron Murtagh, c/o Concepta Murtagh – Bingo Eraka McGivern Denise Fulham, Rathowen Thanks for your continued support. Our Next Lotto Draw will take place on Monday 7th Novermber 2023. Jackpot €2200.
Boherquill Ramblers: 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.
Church Notes St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration this week: This coming Sunday is the 29th 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 9.30 Am. Wednesday Rathowen 9.30 Am Thursday, Rathowen 9.30 Am, adoration 10 to 10.30 Friday, 8 pm with adoration 7 to 8 pm
Book of Remembrance: The month of November is traditionally the month when we remember our loved ones gone before us. A book is open in the church for you to record their names for remembrance during mass throughout the month.
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the soul of Ann Owens Whose Months Mind, was last week. This coming Saturday night. No Intentions. Our Sympathies to the Nerney family Correally on the sad passing of Brian. R.I.P. Mass bookings for 2024 are now being taken Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542
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 Friday at the latest and remember folks if you don’t tell me I can’t tell them.