Oskars re visited: This Saturday coming January 18th: A huge interest has gathered with great enthusiasm from young and a little older for our Oskars revisited this coming Saturday night with doors opening at 8.15. This is a free event, but donations are welcome, proceeds of Reffell will go towards our development fund. We ask that everyone is seated by 9 Pm as the lights will go out on cue. This magnificent screening of the seven movies made during the summer of 2024 and show cased in the Longford Arm’s in October last, will allow anyone who could not make it on the night a chance to see the unbridled talent that exists in our parish and surrounding area. If you haven’t got your ticket by now, I suggest you call Aine 085 7245836 or Kevin 087 1375222 ASAP. Tickets are limited. A break for refreshments during half time with shop open for snacks. Children are welcome but parental control is asked for the comfort of others. We would be grateful if you can support us in our raffle by bringing along a spot prize.
SENIORS ALERT SCHEME. Streete Watch Community Alert would like to remind you of our Seniors Alert Scheme. This enables people over 65 to continue to live securely in their own homes with confidence, independence, and peace of mind. This Free Personal Alarm is Monitored 24/7. The equipment is fully free for the first year an annual fee of €65 is applicable from year 2 on. However, if you don’t have a landline a small charge is applicable to establish a connection. We encourage community participation in this scheme. If you already have a personal monitored alarm, we can organise it to be upgraded free of charge as well. The Scheme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development via Pobal with equipment made available through Streete Watch Community Alert for more information contact Paula 087 6565689 or Kevin 087 1375222
Streete Vintage Club: MEMBERSHIP FOR 2025 is now due. I have received membership numbers and the annual vintage magazine for members from the Irish Vintage Society. This is now available for collection. For renewal or new Membership. Call 087 1375222 Membership fee for 2025 is now €50.
Streete Vintage Club: The formation of a new subcommittee which was discussed at the Last Parish Park AGM in 2023 has now been put in place. The subcommittee consisting of two sitting members of the parish park will remain in office on a trial basis for 12 months and be ratified at the upcoming AGM in February.
Family Run Walk: The Annual Run/walk-in aid of St Christophers Edgeworthstown branch, which normally takes place around now has now been postponed to a later date, Keep an eye on the notes for an update.
Parish Park Walking Track Membership Update: Membership has been held back at a very nominal rate for many years. It was decided at an AGM in 2023 that the cost should rise. At a recent Committee meeting we concurred that the rate suggested at the AGM was a little high, a new rate has been agreed by the committee and membership will rise by €10 Single membership to €30, and a family to €50. I’m sure you will agree this is a very small charge for such a valuable amenity, we are also aware despite signage and your best efforts to keep our walking track free of dog litter. Some people ignore and continue to disrespect our grounds. To counter act this and improve safety and security we are looking at members access control system which will prohibit access to nonmembers. New membership application forms can be found in the box at the entrance gate of the walking track or by calling into the staff Monday to Fridays from 10 am until 2 pm. or call Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park.
St Fintan’s National School: Please continue to collect up returnable drinks bottle and drop them in a collection bin at the school. This is to support and raise funds for sports gear in our local school. Most all cans and bottles now carry a return fee. Please support you school by dropping your return bottle in the bin provided. Thank you.
New GYM: Membership inductions are taking place in groups of 10. The gym is members based only and open to support our local community and surrounding areas. All applicants must go true a simple health screening by our qualified instructor which takes about 20 minutes. This is to ensure you use the equipment correctly and comply with our insurance guidelines, this is for your health and safety. Membership includes induction course, access fob and use of the walking track. Costs for 12 months €250 for an adult, €475 for a couple and €180 for students and Oap’s. we have an easy payment option as well online just go to streeteanddistrict.ie and follow the Club force link. To discuss this more or chat about Membership, please call Kevin on 087 1375222
Boherquill Ramblers: The Ramblers walk on Sunday 5 January was cancelled due to bad weather. On Sunday 19 January 2025 the Ramblers will meet at 1.30pm at Sonna National School, 10km from Mullingar or 3km from Ballynacargy on the Mullingar to Ballynacargy road.
Streete and District Historical Society: Several people over the past number of years have asked me if it might be possible to restart the historical society. If you are interested and would like to be involved or contribute, please let me know. Call Kevin 087 1375222
Mass intentions: Remember in your prayers the soul of Hal Gaynor. Lisryan, whose Anniversary mass was last Saturday. This Saturday 18th January. Anniversary mass for Michael and Elizabeth Fagan, Chancery and DFM of the Fagan, Gorman, Reilly, families. Mass Bookings are now being taken for 2025, please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542 Offertory Envelopes for 2025 are ready for collection.
Dates to Remember: 1st of February is St Bridget’s day. 2nd February is Candlemas day, Blessing of the Candles. 3rd the feast of St Blaise, Blessing of the throats, 5th of March, Ash Wednesday. 17th of March the feast of St Patrick. 20th of April Easter Sunday. Blessing of the graves in Russagh and Rahaspic will take place on June 14th. Blessing of the graves in Coolamber, Boherquill and Streete will be on June 21st with mass in the cemetery at 8 Pm.
Church Notes St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration. Mass this Saturday Evening in Boherquill at 8 Pm. Masses this week Boherquill Tuesday 9.30 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.
Eucharistic Minister call: If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, 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 [email protected] 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.