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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
The Triumph Of The Cross
Psalter Week 4 ,Year B
Missal Pages 323 - 326
Sunday 14th September 2003

COLLECTION WK:45 Offertory £2145, Loose Plate £433, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,761

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon: 14/15th September: Fr. D. Watt Tel 02844615871
Tues/Sat: 16/20th September: Fr. G. McLaverty Tel: 02844615206
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
MONTHS MIND: Desie McAllister,
ANNIVERSARIES: Kathleen Laverty, James Jamison, Pat McDonald, Matilda Rice, Bill Oakes, Mark McKee, James Doyle, Elizabeth McAvera, Annie May Connor, Bill Curran, Hugh Wynn, Bernadette Rice, David Connor, Lena Phillips, Jack & Frank Leonard, Tom, May & Paul Fitzpatrick, Harry Sage, John Hann, Patrick McCartan,Thomas & Brigid Kielty, Michael Burns, Mary Anne McKay, Joseph McKay, Eileen Campbell, Mary Skeffington, Annie Mageean, Thomas Trainor, Evelyn Cunningham, Cissie Wynn, Thomas Gracey, Michael Scallon, Mary C. Killen,

BAPTISMS: Brendan McKenna,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

ST. PATRICK'S & ST. COLMCILLE'S:
Please Note: There will not be any Morning Mass on Saturday 20th September in either St. Patrick's Or St. Colmcille's. This is due to the fact that two priests will be away.

SEPTEMBER COLLECTION:
Will be taken up next weekend.

ST. JOSEPH'S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY:
Mass at 7.30pm on Wednesday 17th September, followed by A.G.M. at 8pm in St. Michael's Parish Centre. New Members Welcome.

ST. PIO PRAYER GROUP:
Trip to Knock. Bus leaves St. Patrick's Church Car Park at 7am sharp on Saturday 20th September.

LEGION OF MARY:
Have you got any spare time? Why not share some of it with the lonely in the homes and hospitals by joining the Legion of Mary. For further details contact 02844616867/02844615262



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

DOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE:
PUBLIC MEETING: COMMUNITY MIDWIFERY UNIT:
The Trust is drawing up its response to the Minister's consultation on community midwifery units in Northern Ireland. We are holding two information evenings for anyone interested in the midwifery led unit concept, especially local women. Tuesday 16th September 2003 7.30pm - 9pm in Conference Room, Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Wednesday 17th September 7.30pm - 9pm at Great Hall, Downshire Hospital, Downpatrick. We would encourage as many people as possible to attend.

LA SALLIAN PRAYER GROUP:
Meet each Thursday at 7.30pm in the Chapel of the De La Salle Brother's House, Stream Street, for one hour. During the hour there is Exposition, Recitation of the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet, short readings and prayers are said for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The meeting concludes with Acts of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. New members are always welcome.

KILLOUGH ROAD CEMETERY:
There are areas at the Cemetery for the disposal of rubbish: the dump, the skip and behind the screen in the left hand corner of the Cemetery. Please place rubbish in one of these areas. DO NOT DUMP RUBBISH AT THE GATES OR IN ANY OTHER UNAUTHORISED AREA OF THE CEMETERY.

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

IRISH CLASSES:
Irish Classes will commence in East Down Institute from 15th September 2003. Beginners Class on Monday Evenings 7pm -8pm, Intemediate - Monday evenings, Time to be arranged, Advanced - Mondays 8pm - 9pm, Further information available from 02844881343 or 44881393

FUNDRAISING EVENT: PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE PRESENTS "LEGENDS ON TOUR"
One of Ireland's Favourite Stars BRENDAN BOWYER, accompanied by Larry Cunningham, with special guests, Sandy Kelly and Barbara Ellis in Concert on Friday 3rd October 2003 in The Abbey Lodge, Downpatrick. Tickets @£15 are available from The Patrician Youth Centre, Hanlons Music and The Abbey Lodge Hotel. Hear all the hit songs in an evening of pure nostalgia with live backing band. See Back Page This week for more details.




SILENT RETREAT:
Five Day Silent Retreat in Dromantine Centre, Newry, 13th - 19th October given by Fr. K. Byrne P.P., Carlow. Single room ensuite accommodation. Scripture Teaching and insight. Silent Reflection and Adoration. A life changing Spiritual growth ecperience. Discover the Living God. Open to the baptised and non-baptised. For detailed brochure contact Hugh & Anna Donnelly, Tel: 02830830904.

JOBCLUB:
Can find you a job! Over 65 per cent of our clients have found employment. You receive free: travel, childcare and interview costs. Interested? Contact Declan at 02844616438, or email Declan@oboyletraining.com or visit www.oboyletraining.com

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 21st September: Ladies Football Championship: Downpatrick v Glenn (Derry) at PTR, 2.30pm.
Whist Drives: Commence in the Clubrooms on 24th September, other dates to remember are 29th October & 26th November.
ALL IRELAND HURLING FINAL: Kilkenny v Cork will be shown live on the big screen on Sunday 14th September.
Clubhouse Entertainment: Sunday Night - "Anthony McKenna"
LOTTO: Winning Numbers - 1, 9. 15, 27. Jackpot not won. 3 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £3600.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES:
We are currently updating our records for the new collection year which begins in November. If you have recently moved to the parish and require envelopes or live in the parish and do not have envelopes but would like some, please contact 02844612084 or email ppstpatricksdown@aol.com If you already have Offertory Envelopes and have changed address during the year please notify us in your next envelope.

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