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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
Psalter Week 2, Year B,
Missal Pages 81 - 84
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 19th January 2003

COLLECTION: Wk:11 Offertory £2455, Loose Plate £371, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total:£3,009

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon: 19/20th January Fr. F. Glavin Tel: 028 44613203
Tues/Sat: 21/25th January Fr. D. Watt Tel: 028 44615871
Parish Office open Mon - Fri 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 - 7.15pm, Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED: Brian O'Hare, Philomena Morgan (Killyleagh), Michael Pearson (England), Rosanna McCartan (Ardglass),
MONTH'S MIND: Margaret McDowell, William Morrison,
ANNIVERSARIES: Peter McCartan, Leo McCormick, James Mullan, Agnes Halpin, Edward Cusack Snr, Vera Caher, Una McNulty, Maria McConvey, Angela McGarry, James Digney, Harry Nixon, Patrick Craig, Patrick McCrissican Snr, Roger McCartan, Rose Gordon, James Cassidy, Margaret Smyth, Christina Millar, Teresa Kelly, Margaret Quinn, Donald Quinn, Mary Igo, Susan Laverty,

BAPTISMS: Mollie Magee,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks notice required for Baptisms.

DIOCESAN YOUTH COMMISSION:
The Annual Collection for the Commission will be taken up this weekend. Please give generously.

ECUMENICAL SERVICE:
An Ecumenical Service will take place in Down Cathedral this (Sunday) evening at 7pm. The Preacher will be Fr. Mark Ephraim Nolan OSB, who was in Ballykilbeg some years ago with the Benedictine Community. This Service is part of the week of Prayer for Unity among Christians (18th - 25th January) and it is important that as many parishioners as possible attend and pray for this intention.

DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL:
Invite Parents and P7 to their Open Night on Tuesday 21st January from 7pm - 9pm. Principal's address at 7.30pm.

CONVENT OF MERCY & ST. COLMCILLE'S NURSERY SCHOOLS:
Application forms for Enrolment for September 2003 are now available at both schools. If your child was born between 2nd July 1999 - 31st August 2000, you may apply. Application forms should be returned to the schools before Friday 7th February 2003.

MEDICAL MISSIONARIES OF MARY:
Will visit the Parish next weekend 25/26th January to speak about their work.

PARISH PRIMARY SCHOOLS:
Children who will be four years old on or before July 1st 2003 are due to start Primary School in September 2003. Application forms are available from all Primary Schools in the Parish: Convent of Mercy P.S, St. Patrick's P.S, Bunscoil Naomh Padraig - Irish Unit, St. Colmcille's P.S., St. Brigid's P.S. Completed application forms together with a BIRTH CERTIFICATE should be returned to the school of your choice by 29th January 2003.

ST. PATRICK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL & BUNSCOIL NAOMH PADRAIG:
Are holding an Open Night on Tuesday 21st January 2003 at 7.30pm in the School. Parents, pupils and prospective pupils very welcome.

NAISCOIL DHUN PADRAIG:
Are holding an Open day on 29th January from 2pm - 3.30pm & 7.30pm - 8.30pm. Based at St. Michael's Parish Centre, the Playgroup provides a unique opportunity for pre-school children to become bilingual without effort through play and games. It is our aim to ensure that children are fluent in both English and Irish. Children of all religions and none are welcome. If you would like more information, or would like an enrolment form, contact the Naiscoil @ 07786528978 or Siobhan @ 44615010, or email: naiscoil@leathchathail.org or enrol online @ www.leathchathail.org

ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL:
Are holding an Open Night for Parents and P7 pupils on Tuesday 28th January from 7pm - 9pm. The Principal's address will be at 8pm in the school gym. Everyone Welcome.

ST. COLMAN'S HIGH SCHOOL:
Parents of, and pupils in Primary 7 are cordially invited to attend the Open Night at St. Colman's on Wednesday 29th January from 7pm - 9pm. Principal's address will be at 7.30pm.

LECTIO DIVINA:
Will resume in The Convent of Mercy on Tuesday 21st January at 8pm.

CANDLEMAS DAY:
This year, Candlemas day, the day on which the church blesses candles will be celebrated on Sunday 2nd February. The appreciation and use of candles has become a feature in our society today. On Sunday 2nd February, parishioners are invited to bring a candle which has special meaning to them to the Sunday Mass, these will be blessed during the Mass. When lit at home they will remind us of Jesus, the light of the world and also the presence of God when we turn our time to prayer.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
24 Hour Helpline, Tel:028 44616557, leave a message on the answering machine and someone will deal with your request as soon as possible.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
St. Brigid's Crosses will be on sale at all Masses in the Parish on 2nd February 2003. Donation £1. The group would like volunteers to help cut rushes and also cross makers. Those interested can contact Pat at 02844616867

SACRED HEART MESSENGER CALENDARS 2003:
Now on sale in the Repository at £1.50 each.

PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
See back page for details of The Furey Brothers Concert and our Annual Pantomime.

PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTRE CROSSGAR:
A One-Day Pre-Marriage Course will be held at Tobar Mhuire on Sunday 6th April 2003. Application forms showing all the necessary details are available from the secretary, Tel: 028 44830242.

DOWNE LIFE GROUP:
Are holding their AGM in Denvirs Hotel on Monday 27th January at 7.30pm. This will be followed by a Public Lecture by Gordon McDade, past chairman of Life N.I to which all are invited. Current Pro-Life issues will be discussed.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
Christmas Appeal: Income for December - £9,077, Expenditure - £9,151.
We would like to thank most sincerely, all those who contributed to the church door collection, individuals, organisations, & schools who gave donations, hampers, toys etc. to help us in our work at this very busy time. We wish you all a very happy and peaceful New Year.

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 19th January: Entertainment with Linda Gawley
Wednesday 22nd January: Monthly Whist
LOTTO: Winning Numbers - 17, 22, 25, 27. Jackpot not won. 1 match 3 winner got £100. this week's jackpot £1800.

DISCOVER YOUR SOUL WITH CLAY & PAINT:
A reflective time, alone in a group using clay, paint or other media. Conducted by Fr. Seamus Devitt C.Ss.R. & Team. Booking required before Thursday 23rd January. For further information contact the Secretary: Margaret Heatley, Tel: 028 90776500 or Fax: 90 775924.

VOCATION WEEKEND:
For A-Level Students and young men will take place in St. Clement's Retreat House, Belfast from 7th - 9th February. The Weekend is for anyone who is thinking about the possibility of a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. Anyone interested should contact Fr. John Murray, St. Luke's Presbytery, Twinbrook Road, Dunmurry, Tel: 90619459 for information.

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