Streete and District Notes

Last Saturday music at Mass was by the normal Parish Choir who are thanked and this Saturday, 13th music will be by the newly-formed Parish Folk Group, to whom we wish success.The children"s choir will sing on Christmas Eve and the new Folk Group on Christmas Day. Rehearsals will take place over the coming weeks - for any details please phone Fr. Joe 087 8363523.The reader at the 8 p.m. Vigial Mass this Saturday December 13 is Liz Coade. Mass in Boherquill this Friday evening at 7.00p.m. is an Anniversary Mass for the late Raymond Murphy, Lisryan. Mass at 8.00p.m. This Saturday, 13th is an Anniversary Mass in memory of the late Mossie and Fr. Kevin Sullivan, Kilmore.Envelopes and a letter from Fr. McGrath were distributed by the parish Council Members last week. Should you have been missed out by mistake please contact your Pastoral Council member or contact Fr. Joe McGrath 087 8363523.Adoration is held in St. Mary"s, Boherquill each Tuesday 7.p.m.-8.p.m.Teen nightOpen to all young people from Streete area no matter what Secondary School/work or course you attend. It takes this Friday night, 12th December at 9p.m. in the Parochial House, Boherquill. It is hoped as many teenagers as possible will attend. Curry for all on the night compliments of Fr. Joe. If you want any more details please phone Fr. McGrath.Thank youDympna Murphy, Lisryan and family wish me to say a very sincere thank you to all who were so supportive and helpful to them at the time of Raymond"s death last month and a very special word to the many who did so much behind the scenes. As it is impossible for them to meet everyone it is hoped this acknowledgement will be accepted by all who will always be remembered by Dympna and family.BowlsStreete Bowls Club played Kiltoom at home last Tuesday night week in the Westmeath League. After a very exciting game the home team was victorious. TEAM 1 Basil Sullivan, Don Heard, Bill Bennett and Enda Murphy.TEAM 2 Kevin Murphy, Martin Gaynor, Bill Harvey and Gerry Cleary. Sub used was Seán Flood. The Christmas Doubles Competition starts on Tuesday, 9th and is hoped that the final will be played off on Tuesday, 23rd December. New members always welcome to come along for a great nights fun.Playground GroupStreete playground committee had a stand at the St. Fintan"s Parents Fair where they did some face painting, nail pedicure and much more. The group thank the parents group for inviting them and all the ladies who helped at the event. A total of €215 was raised and the group thank all for their continued support.At Streete Bingo on Monday night, 15th there will be carol singing at the break and once again all proceeds will go towards the new playground. The big variety concert which takes place on January, 3rd "09 will commence at 8p.m. as there will be a long entertaining night with many very talented performances. Tickets are on sale at present and can be purchased from any member of the playground committee.WinnersMarie Keary P.R.O. St. Fintan"s Parents Group thanks on behalf of the Committee all who helped and supported the Christmas Fair last Sunday. The winners were Raffle: 1st Jeanette Everson, 2nd Mrs Brady, 3rd Mgt Kiernan, 4th Frances Butler, 5th Anne Kiernan, 6th Rebecca Badrick to name but a few. Lilne Card winners, 1st Mgt Tighe, 2nd Liam Campbell, 3rd Alex Fahy, Streete, 4th Pat Murphy, 5th Larry Leslie plus many more. Winners of events: Bean Bag, Adult Maureen Gleeson, children Ross McAdden and Aideen Campbell.Treasure Hunt: Blathnaid Kenny; Feely Box: Ross McAdden; Pegs: Emma Flanagan and Lorraine Kelly; Guess the weight of the cake: Maureen Flood; Number of Sweets: Brian Nerney.A great evening"s fun was had by all and Chairperson, Eleanor Flood thanks all including Brian Nerney as M.C. and the committee of Streete Parish Park for the use of the premises.A.G.M.Streete Parish park Annual General Meeting took place last Sunday night with a good attendance. There was unanimous agreement to re-elect the outgoing committee who are John White, Chairman; Tracey Dunne vice Chair, Willie Campbell, Secretary, Mary Mulligan Asst. Secretary, John Kiernan, Treasurer, Mary Stell, Vice Treasurer and Brian Nerney P.R.O. The meeting was very orderly and a full and open discussion took place on many subjects during 2008 and many more to come in 2009.The meeting ended with a cup of tea for all in attendance. It is hoped the wonderful support will continue for this wonderful centre and sports complex.The next big event is the exciting Variety Concert being organised by Pat Duffy and taking place on Friday, Jan 2nd on our new stage which is a great display of First Class workmanship by John Farrar Jnr., Rathowen. All proceeds from this event will go to the newly formed playgroup committee who are creating a modern play area on Streete Parish Park grounds which will be wonderful for many children not to mention their parents.Walking partyThis Friday night, 12th December Boherquill Ramblers Walking Club are holding their Annual Christmas Party in Newcastle House, Ballymahon to which all are welcome.To book just call Brian 086 2596656. A bus will be going from certain points on the night but you must book in advance with Brian. Any donations of spot prizes will be welcome on the night. Tickets are only €30 each and the bus is complimentary from the committee.Why not make this your night out for the Christmas? Music is by Blackthorn Stick and a great night is promised. Anyone who wishes to stay over should phone Suzanne in Newcastle House 09064 32226.LottoThe winning numbers in the last Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw were 21, 23, 25 27 with no winner of the jackpot which will be €8,700 at the next draw. The €40 winners were Marie Scanlon, Granard and Tom Carter c/o Tony Boyce.Stay in to win as this helps to run our centre and complex. Sellers of Lotto envelopes would be of great benefit to all. Any offers to a committee member or to Chairman, John White or you can call Brian on 086 2596656.NotesAny notes for this paper must be with Brian Nerney on Sunday nights no later than 8.30p.m.RamblersLast Sunday by popular demand a walk led by John O"Hara took place in Killasonna area. Due to the Christmas Fair in Streete Parish Park I have no details of the walk. Next Sunday, 14th our walk is local so all interested are asked to be in Boherquill for 1.30 It is hoped all who can will attend our Christmas Party night this Friday, 12th Please pass on the word but phone Brian 086 2596656 if you wish o attend as all are welcome.FunctionThe Streete Parish Park Christmas Party took place in Feerick"s Hotel, Rathowen on Friday, 5th with an attendance of approx 200 including Mgr. Earley and Fr. Joe Mcrath. A great night was had by all. Thanks to John Feerick who made sure everything was A1.Streete Wildlife Club2008 has been a special year for the Streete Wildlife club as the club was founded 30 years ago in September 1978 making it one of the oldest clubs / association in the parish of Streete. It is a testament to the founding members many now unfortunately deceased, that not only is the club still in existence but that it continues to flourish.Throughout 2008 much success came our way, the club clay-shooting grounds continues to grow, and now is one of the most successful grounds in the midlands. The club development projects achieved its arms. and two of our members make history by been elected on to the National Association Regional Game Council executive committee.Unfortunately on the 9th of November last the club lost one of its loyal members with the death of Raymond Murphy. Raymond was a life-long member of the club, and was always willing to help out; his death will be a great loss to the club for a long time to come. May he rest in peace.On this Saturday night 13th December the club members and friends will celebrate the club achievements with a special Christmas Party in the Cornmill Pub Boherquill. The night will get under way with a four course steak dinner at 9pm followed by music etc. The National Chairman, Treasurer. Safety Officer, Administrator, and a number of other members of the National Executive will be in attendance. Please note that admission to the dinner is by ticket only.The club wishes to thank Martin Fagan Wine Agent , Lisryan who has kindly donated the wine for the dinner, so we are looking forward to meeting all our members and friends on Saturday night for what promise to be a good night.