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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year C ,Psalter Week 3
Missal Pages 298 - 302
Sunday 8th August 2004
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COLLECTION WK 40: Offertory £2801, Loose Plate £509,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £3,493

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 8/9th August: Canon B. Murray Tel: 02844612443
Tues/Sat 10/14th August: Fr. G. McLaverty Tel: 02844615206
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED: Marie Lavery,
ANNIVERSARIES: V. Rev. Mark Cosgrove, Jim Hennedy, Frances Kelly, Josephine Rice-Medlicott, George Medlicott, Mary McQuoid,Noreen Price, Elizabeth (Lily) Hogan, Catherine Cunningham, Annie McConville, Jimmy Magee, Jamesy Curran, May Gordon, Hugh Taggart,James McComiskey, Margaret Gracey, Bernadette Adey, Kathleen Trainor, Mary Quinn, Jim Rice,

BAPTISMS: PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO DEVOTIONS DURING JULY & AUGUST.







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

ST. PIO:
In St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday 11th August at 7.15pm.

1000 CLUB:
Winners for 31st July: 008/£100: Patricia Donnelly, 236/£20: Anne Savage, 404/£20: Oliver Magennis, 089/£20: Una Galbraith, 235/£20: Brian Smith, Promoter: Anthony Curran.
Winners 7/8/04: 072/£100: Carmel Scallon, 389/£20: Joanne Murphy, 175/£20: Tom Rea, 400/£20: Mrs Hogg, 252/£20: Mary Maguire, Collector: Rita Quinn. Cheques are available for collection from the Sacristy



RADIO SYSTEM:
Parishioners should now be able to receive Mass on their radio system. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.




FR. STEPHEN QUINN:
Fr. Stephen Quinn has been appointed Curate in Downpatrick with the responsibility of helping in neighbouring parishes. Fr. Quinn was ordained in St. Michael', his native parish, in Belfast in June this year and I am sure that we will give him a warm welcome to Downpatrick on this his first appointment.

ACCORD PRE MARRIAGE COURSES:
Pre-Marriage Course dates are 16th October and 27th November. Places are limited. To book contact 02844613435.

PARISH BULLETIN:
All insertions for the Parish Bulletin must reach the Parish Secretary before 12 noon on the Thursday prior to publication. Any insertions received after this time may not be published in the bulletin. Insertions should be left in the box at St. Patrick's Church, Parish Office, or by email: ppstpatricksdown@aol.com

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES:
We are currently updating our records for the distribution of Offertory Envelopes. If you have recently moved to the parish and would like envelopes or if you already live in the parish and have moved house please contact us at 02844612443 or email ppstpatricksdown@aol.com with your details.

MELLERAY TRIP:
14th/15th August. Full details available from Kate at 02844839897

LOUGH DERG:
One Day Retreats: Places are still available on the following dates:
August 18,21,22,23,24,25,28,29,30 & 31
September: 5,6,7,8,13,15,18,19,20,21,22,25,& 26
Cost is £17.50 sterling includes boat fare, coffee & light lunch. Reservations are essential for One Day Retreats. Further details and booking contact 00353719861518 or email info@loughderg.org

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Monday 9th August: Senior Football Championship - Downpatrick v Annaclone at Kilcoo, 7.30pm
Sunday 8th August: U12 Football - Castlewellan v Downpatrick at Castlewellan at Castlewellan
Tuesday 10th August: U14 Football: Downpatrick v Bryansford at PTR, 7.30pm
CLUBHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT: Night of Irish Culture, Music, Dancing and Song on Friday 13th August, admission £5, pay at door.
LOTTO: Winning Numbers - 1, 3, 15, 17, Jackpot not won. 3 match 3 winners share £100. This weeks jackpot £3200


ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
Require donations of good quality clothing, bric-a-brac, household items or unwanted gifts. Donations of furniture large or small required. New furniture on sale at our shop,which is located at units 17 - 20, Down Business Park, Belfast Road, Downpatrick. Collection and Delivery service available. Contact 02844614194/02844616960.

ATTENTION ALL SCHOOL LEAVERS AND ADULTS:
Last Career Taster Day: Monday 16th August 2004 at 10am in H.J. O'Boyle's College of Business & education, English Street, Downpatrick. The taster day is open to adult learners, lone parents, school leavers and anyone seeking to further their career prospects. Call 02844616438 for more information.

THEOLOGY FROM HOME:
Would you like to learn more about your faith? We are offering a 14 week course, Introduction to Theology, starting this September. If you are interested, please call The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24, Tel: 0035314048124 or 0035314048132 or email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

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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