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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year C ,Psalter Week 4
Missal Pages 306 - 310
Sunday 15th August 2004
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COLLECTION WK 41: Offertory £3065, Loose Plate £587,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Donation £1000 Total: £4,835

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 15/16th August: Fr. S. Quinn Tel: 02844612084
Tues/ Wed 17/21st August: Canon B. Murray Tel: 02844612443
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED: George Murphy, Charles McCullough (England), Elizabeth Horan (Antrim),
MONTHS MIND: Kathleen Tilley, Billy Fitzsimons,
ANNIVERSARIES: Annie Mary O'Hare, Kate O'Hare,Louis Robinson, Gerard Farren, Teresa Ellesmere, Margaret Ellesmere, Patrick Ellesmere Jnr, Jesse Rice,Nan McStay, Jackie Smith, Patrick & Catherine Flanagan, Annie Clarke, Martin Curran, Mary McShane, Terence Cunningham, Sarah Jane Nixon, Patrick Gabriel Ross, Annie Galbraith, James Lennon, Ita T. McNeill, John Laverty, John J. Noble, Dessie McAllister, Patrick Hazard, John Molloy,

BAPTISMS: Arlo Fitzpatrick, Maille Fitzpatrick, Liam Cusack, Anna Smyth,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO DEVOTIONS DURING AUGUST.

DIOCESAN CARE HOMES:
The Collection for Diocesan Care Homes will be taken up this weekend.








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

1000 CLUB:
Saturday 14th August: 025/£100: Mgr. J. Maguire, 647/£20: Una Phillips, 289/£20: Eileen Quinn, 238/£20: James Trainor, 546/£20: Phyllis Ross, Collector: Antony Curran



RADIO SYSTEM:
Parishioners may still be having trouble receiving Mass on their radio, we are currently trying to get the problem repaired. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

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

PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
New Term Programme & Disco Dates for September - Full details in next weeks bulletin.

ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL:
Re-opens on the following dates: Years 13 & 14on Tuesday 31st August, Years 8 & 11 on Wednesday 1st September, Whole school on Thursday 2nd September.
GCSE Students - Enrolment will be available on Friday 27th August from 12.30 - 3.00pm to provide information on Post 16 Courses on offer this academic year. (see local newspapers for further details). St. Marys is now offering places in its Sixth form to boys from De La Salle Secondary who wish to continue their education at sixth form level.

ST. COLMCILLE'S HIGH SCHOOL:
Crossgar, Re-opens for Year 8, (1st Year) pupils only on Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd September. All other pupils should return on Monday 6th September.

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.

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

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
Is urgently looking for daytime volunteers on Tuesday and Wednesday 17th & 18th August
To help prepare a building site in the Model Farm, Downpatrick. If you are reasonably fit and would like to lend a hand, contact Moya or Marie at 90243686

CAR BOOT SALE:
On Saturday 21st August in St. Colmcille's Church Car Park. Proceeds to St. Miguel Youth Band. £5 per car. Contact Liam at 02844615682.

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 15th August: U/12 Football - Downpatrick v Carryduff at Carryduff, 5pm
Monday 16th August: Reserve Football Championships - Downpatrick v Annaclone at PTR, 7.15pm
Tuesday 17th August: U14 Football Championship - Downpatrick v Carryduff at Teconnaught, 7.15pm.
Friday 20th August: Senior Football - Downpatrick v Drumgath at Drumgath, 7.15pm
LOTTO: Winning Numbers: 3, 6, 26, 28. Jackpot not won. One person with 3 numbers wins £100. This weeks Jackpot £3300.
RGU JUNIOR DISCO: For Form 1 upwards, on Saturday 28th August from 8pm - 11pm, admission £3. Bus times from 7.15pm - Gibneys Shop, Costcutters, Connollys Shop, Spar (Saul Rd), Rathkeltair, Meadowside Garage.

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