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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
Psalter Week 2 ,Year A
Missal Pages
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 17th November 2002

COLLECTION: Wk:2 Offertory £2799, Loose Plate £700, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £3,682

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 17/18th November: Fr. J. McCallum Tel: 028 44613430
Tues/Sat 19/23rd November: Fr. T. McDermott Tel: 028 44615206
Parish Office open Mon - Fri 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 - 7.15pm, Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
ANNIVERSARIES: Edward Hampton, Isabel Galbraith, Michael O'Reilly, Thomas McLaughlin, Margaret McLaughlin,Patrick Hanna, Freddie Laird, Richard Quinn, Michael Quinn, Betty Gwyther, Sammy Mason, Claire McCashin, Patrick Drummy, Monica Clarke, Eileen McCormick, Hugh Millar, Noreen Doyle, Irene Doyle, Kitty O'Donnell, William Fitzpatrick, Molly Graham, Martin McGreevy, Anne Jamison, James Rooney, Mary McCreanor, Elizabeth Maguire, Maureen Maguire, Christy Carr, Raymond McCartan, Claire Hayes, Margaret Hayes, Teresa & Paul Magee, Barney Denvir, Jeanette Savage, James Savage, Sean Duggan, Elizabeth Major, Maurice Burns, John Loughlin, Mollie Graham, Robert Hawkins, Joseph B. Laverty,

BAPTISMS: Cara O'Shea, Eoin McDonagh, Patrick McDonnell, Zara Watters, Thomas Savage, Eoin Magorrian, Kathryn Redmond,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks notice required for Baptisms.

BISHOP'S COMMISSIONS:
The Collection for Bishop's Commissions will be taken up this weekend. The money is used to cover expenses of Commissions such as Commission of Justice & Peace, the Commission for Ecumenism etc.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES:
If you have recently moved into the Parish and would like Offertory Envelopes please contact: Parochial House, Tel: 028 44612443 or if you already live in the Parish and have not had envelopes but would like some please contact us at the number above. If you give via Offertory Envelopes and have moved house please notify us in your next envelope.

LEGION OF MARY:
Mass will be offered for all deceased members on Tuesday 19th November in St. Patrick's Church at 9am.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Would be pleased to receive any old Irish Currency - punts or coins. Also if anyone would like to make an individual contribution to Malawi they may do so by contacting any member of the group.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Calendars will be on sale at all churches next weekend.

ST. JOSEPH'S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY:
Meeting at 8pm in St. Michael's Parish Centre on Wednesday 20th November after 7.30pm Mass. Visit to Maynooth will take place on Saturday 23rd November, bus leaves Church car park at 9am. Cost £20 includes lunch and afternoon tea. Some seats still available. Tel: 028 44616867 or 028 44612259

FASHION SHOW:
In R.G.U. Clubhouse on Thursday 21st November at 8pm. Clothes by X-It, Oyster Bay, Jack & Jills. Proceeds in aid of Phillipines Appeal Fund. Admission £4.

GIFT AID:
If you are a tax payer and give to the Parish via Offertory Envelopes, have you considered signing a Gift Aid Form? It allows us to claim tax back on donations made using your envelopes. If you would like further information contact us at 028 44612443.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS/ READERS OF THE WORD:
A retreat for Ministers of the Word and Eucharistic Ministers will be held on 30th November from 2pm - 5pm in the Convent of Mercy. The Retreat will be conducted by Rev. Fr. Layden S.J.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
Donations of good quality winter clothing, toys, household items, furniture large or small is required to maintain the stock in our shops. A collection service is available, to arrange collection contact 028 44616960 for furniture and 028 44614194 for toys, clothing, bric-a-brac etc. Many thanks to all those who continue to support in all aspects of our work.

DIOCESAN HISTORY:
A history of the Diocese of Down & Connor is on sale at the Repository in St. Patrick's, and at the back of the other Churches, cost £10. It contains items on all the parishes in the diocese. There are two entries for Downpatrick, one on the inside of the cover and the other on page 32. We would like to have a good sale of them as we are selling them at cost price.

HABITAT LOOKING FOR HELPING HANDS:
Calling ALL volunteers! Christian housing charity, Habitat for Humanity Northern Ireland is looking for people to help build houses at its new project at the Model Farm Estate in Downpatrick. The charity, which helps low-income families build and purchase their own homes at a price they can afford, has already completed two projects in North and West Belfast and recently launched its third project of fourteen houses at the Model Farm site. You don't need any skills or previous experience - just be over sixteen and be willing to get your hands dirty! Saturday, 30th November has been set aside as the day on site for our parish, if you would like to find out more details, please contact Canon Murray at 028 44612443.


HANDS PILGRIMAGE:
To Lourdes on July 1st 2003 for 5 nights staying at Mediteranee Hotel. Cost £395 sterling per person sharing. For further information contact Mary @ 44617019 or Vincent @ 830566.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK:
A bus will leave Lower Market Street for an all night Vigil to Knock on 7th December. Limited number of seats available. For further information contact P.J @ 028 43778932

CHARITY CONCERT:
In memory of Brian Grainger. A tribute to commemorate and celebrate his life on Saturday 30th November in Down Cathedral at 8pm. Choir of the Convent of Mercy will perform as well as other well known artists. Proceeds from the event will go to NI Chest, Heart & Stroke Association & Barnardos. Donations at the door. Everyone welcome.

ELECTORAL REGISTRATION FORM:
The Electoral Office will provide a reminder letter this week to those who have not yet returned their Electoral Register Form. The Electoral Registration Form has to be completed and returned to the Electoral Office in Banbridge by Wednesday 20th November. Failure to do so will mean that you will not be on the new register which will be published at the beginning of December, and you will be unable to vote at any forthcoming elections in 2003. Should you have any enquiries about this matter, you should ring the Electoral Office on Banbridge 028 40662857.

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 18th November: Senior Football - Downpatrick v Loughinisland at Kilclief, 12.30pm.
Clubhouse Entertainment: Sunday Night - TREND
WHIST DRIVE: Annual Monster Whist Drive in clubrooms. Top score £50 Excellent Ladies & Gents prizes also on offer.
LOTTO: Winning Numbers - 5, 11, 20, 26. Jackpot not won. 6 match 3 winners share £100. This week's Jackpot £5400.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS DINNER:
Will be held in the Abbey Lodge Hotel, on Sunday 1st December at 3pm. All Senior Citizens are welcome. If you have not got a ticket and would like to go to the dinner please contact 028 44614194 and leave your name and address, we will then call with you.

ALIVE NEWSPAPER:
Is now available at the back of the church. Please take one as you leave and take one for a friend who might not receive one otherwise.

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Parish Office, Parochial House, 54 St. Patrick's Ave, Downpatrick, Co. Down, N. Ireland BT30 6DN

Tel: (028) 4461 2443 Fax: (028) 4461 9131 email: enquiries@parishofdownpatrick.org