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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
15th Sunday of The Year
Psalter Week 3 , Year B
Missal Pages 279 - 283
Sunday 13th & 20th July 2003

COLLECTION WK:36 Offertory £2503, Loose Plate £355, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £3,041

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 13/14th July: Canon B. Murray Tel: 02844612443
Tues/Sat: 15/19th July: Fr. J. McCallum Tel: 02844613430
Sun/Mon: 20/21st July: Fr. D. Watt Tel: 02844615781
Tues/Sat: 22/26th July: 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: Patrick Joseph Teggart (Ardglass), Anne Burke (England & Strangford),
MONTHS MIND: John Lindon,
ANNIVERSARIES:Sr. M. Bernadette, Sr. Ann McKeever, Lily Vance, Hugh Rice, Catherine Morgan, Peter Denvir, James & Anna Maguire, Joseph O'Toole, Richard Murphy, Joseph McCormick, Barney Taggart, Catherine Dornan, Daniel Smyth, Margaret Magorrian, Peter Kelly, Eva Kearney, Susannah Norton, Elizabeth Hazzard, Anastasia Smyth, Sean McQuoid, Harry Gordon, Ann Gordon, Annie Deegan, Samuel Cleland, Joseph Cardwell, Samuel Quinn, James Henry Mageean, Christopher Byrne, Susan McCann, Raymond Lennon, Barney Blaney, Sheila Vaughan, Robert Savage, Margaret McGrady, Louisa Byrne,

BAPTISMS: Caolin Drake, Shaun Fegan,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

DIOCESAN NEEDS:
Diocesan Needs Collection will be taken up next weekend.

DEVOTIONS:
PLEASE NOTE: There are NO Devotions during July and August.

PARISH BULLETIN:
The Bulletin today, Sunday 13th July will cover 13th and 20th July.

ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH CENTRE:
Will re-open on Monday 28th July 2003.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Every Saturday in St. Patrick's Church from 12 noon to 1pm.



SAUL CEMETERY:
Cemetery Sunday in Saul on Sunday 27th July. Rosary and Blessing of Graves.

MARIE CURIE CENTRE:
The Marie Curie Centre in Downpatrick urgently require volunteers to assist in the day therapy service that was launched earlier this year. Marie Curie is dedicated to the care of people affected by cancer and the enhancement of their quality of life. Drivers are urgently required to transport patients to and from the centre in Downpatrick. Volunteers are also required to assist in a range of activities with patients including arts, crafts and outings. For more information contact Sinead at the Volunteer Bureau on 44619122.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
There is and URGENT need for volunteers in Downpatrick, especially during the week. We need volunteers for any of the following dates ,19th July, 23rd July. If you are free on any of these dates please contact us at 028 90243686

SUMMER SCHEME:
At The Scout Hall, Thomas Russell Park, July and August 2003. Places still available for this year's Summer Playscheme. For more information and an application form, contact Project Co-ordinator - Elizabeth Dickman on 02844619706, Mon - Fri 12 - 6pm.

SUMMER AT ST. CLEMENT'S:
SUMMER SCHOOL: at St. Clement's, "picturing the Word - meeting Christ figures through Films" Monday - Wednesday 18th - 20th August. For further details on the above course please contact St. Clement's at 02890776500.

GOLF EVENT:
Downpatrick CSI Scout Unit will hold its annual sponsored golf competition at Downpatrick Golf Club on Saturday 27th July. Entry sheet in Golf Club, Tel; 44615947.

ACCORD PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES:
Accord are holding Pre-Marriage Courses on the following dates: Saturday 13th September, 11th October, 22nd November, 6th December. Places are limited, it is advisable to book early.

ST. PIO PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK:
On 20th and 21st September. Bus is now full, a deposit of £20 is required from all those who have booked a seat. The deposit should be paid before 30th July.

VIGIL TO MELLERAY GROTTO:
Leaving Church Car Park on Friday 1st August at 2.30pm. Returning Saturday 2nd August at 4pm approx. Booking at Divine Mercy Centre Tel: 02844617771






RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Tuesday 15th July: Senior Football: Downpatrick v Mitchels at PTR 7.30pm (please not change of date).
Friday 18th July: Senior Football: Shamrocks v Downpatrick at Newry, 7.30pm
Monday 21st July: Reserve Football: Downpatrick v Kilcoo at PTR, 7.30pm
Friday 25th July: Senior Football: Downpatrick v Attical at PTR, 7.30pm
Saturday 2nd August: Senior Football Championship - Downpatrick v Bryansford at Castlewellan, 6.15pm (Check papers to verify fixtures)
Clubhouse Entertainment: Sunday night- "Burn the Whins"
LOTTO: Winning Numbers - 6, 7, 9, 18. Jackpot not won. 9 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £2700.

PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE & ST. COLMCILLE'S YOUTH CLUB SUMMER PROGRAMMES COMMENCE ON MONDAY 14th JULY. FULL DETAILS ON BACK OF BULLETIN. REGISTRATION FOR ALL ACTIVITIES ON MONDAY 14th JULY: St. Colmcille's Youth Club at 12 Noon and Patrician Youth Centre at 1pm. Further details on back of bulletin.

CAREER TASTER DAYS:
Attention all school leavers - Career Taster Days - Childcare - 21st July, Retail 28th July, Catering/Admin/IT - 29th July in O'Boyle's Training College. For further details contact 02844616438.

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