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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
Second Sunday of Easter
Psalter Week 1 , Year B,
Missal Pages 216 - 220
Sunday 27th April 2003

COLLECTION WK:25 Offertory £2,325 Loose Plate £734, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £3,242

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 27/28th April: Fr. D. Watt Tel: 02844615871
Tues/Wed 29/30th April: Canon B. Murray Tel: 02844612443
Thurs/Sat 31st/3rd May: Fr. F. Glavin Tel: 02844613203
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084


YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED: George Tumelty, James McDermott,
ANNIVERSARIES: Rose Gordon, William Russell, Elizabeth & Leo McCashin, Gerry Quinn, John Hanna, Tony McCormick, Mary Catherine Quinn, Mary Feenan, Kay Keenan, Thomas & Brigid Keenan, Noel Galbraith, Ursula Rice, Patrick McVeigh, Sarah Vaughan, John Fegan, Margaret McCaffrey, Anne Sharvin, Hugh McGreevy, Hugh Quinn, John & Molly Jamison, Margaret Vaughan,

BAPTISMS: Alexander McGreevy,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

FIRST FRIDAY:
Fr. Glavin will do his Wednesday sick calls on Saturday of next week. There will be no Sick Visitation in Fr. McDermott's area this month. Sick visitation in all other areas as usual. Masses & Confessions at usual times.

MONTHLY STIPEND:
For the Priests of the Parish will be taken up next weekend.

TROCAIRE BOXES:
Should be returned to the Church as soon as possible.

ST. PATRICK'S REPOSITORY:
"Last Words From The Cross" and "Peace To This House" booklets now on sale at the Repository. Large selection of First Communion cards now on sale.

HOMESTART:
Are currently trying to find volunteers who will help support families in the area. If you have 3 or 4 hours per week to spare, why not come along to a Preparation Course on Wednesday 30th April. Interested? Contact Homestart at The Courtyard, 12c Irish Street, or ring Lila on 44615727 for an information pack.

ST. JOSEPH'S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY:
Are presenting a concert - "Sounds Irish" in St. Michael's Parish Centre, Tonight - Sunday 27th April at 7:30pm. Admission £5. Pay at the door. Proceeds go towards the education of students to the priesthood.

MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Rotas available in the Sacristy this weekend.

TABLE QUIZ:
To be held in The Ramble Inn, Ballykilbeg on Friday 2nd May at 9pm. Proceeds in aid of St. Patrick's Parish Building Fund. Everyone Welcome.

FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY:
The Feast of Divine Mercy will be celebrated in St. Peter's Cathedral, Falls Road, Belfast today, Sunday 27th April at 2.30pm. The Rosary will be followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Holy Mass. Confession available. Tea available in the Parish Hall, attended car park.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
First Friday all night vigil on 2nd May from 7pm through to 8.30am on Saturday morning followed by mass at 9am at Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar.

VIGIL TO MELLARAY GROTTO:
Departing Friday 2nd May 2003 from St. Patrick's Church Car Park at 2.30pm. Returning Saturday 3rd May at 4pm approx. No smoking on bus. For further details and booking contact Divine Mercy Centre, Tel: 028 44617771

FAMILY MINISTRY OFFICE:
Would you like to understand and enjoy your family better? Explore ways of facing family struggles? Appreciate family experiences as stepping stones to God? Enhance your communication skills? Why not undertake a certificate in Family Ministry? One year programme - no exams. Contact 90492777 or www.thefamilyministry.net Closing date for applications is May 23rd.

RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND:
If there is little or no meaningful communication, If you are thinking about separation or divorce, If your marriage is breaking your heart, or you simply want some support; Retrouvaille might be for you. It can help you rediscover joy and meaning in your marriage. The next Retrouvaille Weekend will take place on Friday 13th - Sunday 15th June at Drumalis Conference Centre, Larne. For further information contact Family Ministry Office at 028 90492777.

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE:
A ministry for people who are widowed, separated, and divorced to help them work through their grief, be healed and make a new beginning in life. Information evening and recommencement of Weekly Support Group on Wednesday 30th April at 8pm. Further details available from St. Clement's Retreat Centre, 722 Antrim Road Belfast, Tel: 028 90776500

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 27th April: U12 Football: Downpatrick v Saul at Pairc an Tomas Ruiseil, 5pm
Monday 28th April: Reserve Football: Kilcoo v Downpatrick at Kilcoo, 7.30pm
Wednesday 30th April: U14 Football: Warrenpoint v Downpatrick at Warrenpoint, 7.30pm
Friday 2nd May: Senior Football: Downpatrick v Newry Shamrocks at PTR, 7.30pm
Charity Whist Drive in Clubrooms on Wednesday 30th April at 9pm.
Lotto: Winning Numbers - 1, 9, 15, 19. Jackpot not won. 4 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £1600.
Clubhouse Entertainment: Saturday 26th April: "A Night At The Races" for charity, followed by "Hopscotch". Sunday Night: "Merger"

ALIVE NEWSPAPER:
Is available at the back of the church. Please take one as you leave.

ST. PAUL'S PARIS LURGAN:
Invite you to Liam Lawton and Lorica in Concert on Saturday 10th May 2003 at 8pm in St. Paul's Church, Francis Street, Lurgan. Doors open at 7.30pm. Admission £5 (to cover concert expenses) Tickets available from St. Pauls Parochial House, Tel: 02838327173.

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