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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
5th Sunday of The Year
Psalter Week 1,Year C
Missal Pages 94 - 98
Sunday 8th February 2004

COLLECTION WK 14: Offertory £2,273 Loose Plate£388 ,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,844

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 8/9th February: Fr. P. Sheehan Tel: 02844613430
Tues/Sat: 10/14th February: 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:Jordan Murdoch (Killough), Robert Ferry, Alex Smith (Saul),
ANNIVERSARIES:Patricia Tumilty, Sean Tumilty,Gretta McDonald, Benedict Smyth, Margaret Garvey, Sean McManus, Nicholas & Winifred Fitzsimons, Malachy McGrady, Hugh Hogg, Patrick Clarke, Joseph Best, Colette McQuoid, James Bailie Snr, Annie Curran, Valerie Turner, John Hanna, Tony Campbell, William Martin, Sean Martin, Margaret Savill, Nora Lannin, James Hampton Snr, Margaret Lennon, Margaret Savage, Gwendoline Fitzsimons, James Rice, Bertie Galbraith,Mary Igo, Gretta Hampton, Sean McShane, Joey Caher,

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

ST. PAULS MISSALS:
A collection will be taken up this weekend to help with the cost of the Missals.

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 February at 7.15pm.

SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS:
The Annual Collection for Sick & Retired Priests will be taken up next weekend.
This collection helps us to care for the sick & retired priests who have dedicated their lives to the services of people in our diocese. Please give generously.

ST. PAULS SUNDAY MISSALS & DIOCESAN DIRECTORIES:
Are now on sale in the Repository.

FR. WATT:
Recently retired from the Parish. A number of parishioners have suggested making a presentation to him at a date in the future. Donations for a presentation may be left at the Repository, Parochial House or placed in an envelope and put into the collection bags on Sunday.

CHANGE OF MASS TIMES IN PARISH:
The New Sunday Mass times are now in place. The new times are as follows:
St. Patrick's: 6.30pm, 9am, 10.00am, 12 Noon.
St. Colmcille's: 6.30pm & 11am
St. Brigid's: 6.30pm
St. Malachy's: 10.30am

1000 CLUB:
Winners for 7th February 2004:
145/£100: Briege Braniff, Clinton's Park,
204/£20: Richard Quinn, Stream Street,
149/£20: Evelyn Smith, Ardmeen Green
218/£20: Alex McMahon, Shannaghan Park,
062/£20: Mary Mageean, Lynn Doyle Place,
Promoter: Briege Braniff.

DOWNPATRICK NURSES LOURDES GROUP:
30th Anniversary Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 16th - 21st June. Hotel Agena, Booking forms and further information available from Clare McDonald, Tel: 02844614217

BINGO IN PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
Is on every Friday Night at 9pm. The numbers attending the Bingo have been falling in recent years, so that at present it is running at a loss. In order to make sure that the Bingo can continue, we appeal to parishioners to support it. A bus has been organised to collect people and bring them to bingo, further details from Hilary Burns, Tel:44614147

9am MASS:
A bus now leaves The Ballymote Centre at 8.30am each Sunday morning for 9am Mass in St. Patrick's Church. Cost £1. Further information available from "Vincents" Tel: 02844619144

MARIE CURIE CHARITY QUIZ:
In Owenbeg Bowling Club on Friday 13th February at 8.30pm. £1 per person. All proceeds to Marie Curie.

TRIP TO KNOCK:
On Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th February 2004. £20 for the bus, E42 for evening meal, B&B & lunch. Full details available from Kate at 02844839897

PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE:
A One Day Pre-Marriage Course will be held at Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar on Sunday 18th April 2004. Application forms are available from the Secretary at 02844830242.

IRISH DANCING CLASSES:
Are held in The Scout Hall, Thomas Russell Park, on Tuesday Nights from 5.15pm - 8.15pm. Anyone wishing to join the class should meet the teacher at the hall.

LEGION OF MARY:
The President of the Legion of Mary, cordially invites all past members and parishioners interested in learning about the work of the Legion to an informal meeting on Tuesday 10th February at 8pm in the room below St. Patrick's Church. The purpose of the meeting is also to explore the possibility of any past member renewing his or her active membership of the Legion of Mary. A short video of the formation and function of the Legion of Mary will be shown. Tea & Coffee will be served. Everyone Welcome.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Present Johnny McEvoy in Concert at The Great Hall, Downshire Hospital on Sunday 15th February at 8pm sharp. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £10 avaialble from Toms Wine Barrell or phone 02844613096/44613285. All proceeds to home for handicapped children in Zimbabwe.

NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION TEAM:
Will hold Blood Donation Sessions in Downpatrick Parish Hall, Church Street, Downpatrick on Monday 23rd February from 2.30pm - 4pm & 5.30pm - 8pm. In order to maintain the vital supply of bloods to our hospitals The Blood Transfusion Service needs not only the support of existing donors but also of new donors. Please come along - It could save a Life!

COLOUR IN THE GARDEN:
An illustrated talk followed by a question & answer session on gardening problems by noted gardener & author Bob Brooks, in St. Patrick's Centre on Wednesday 18th February at 7.30pm. £3 donation to Cathedral Community Garden. Further details available from 02844619000

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 8th February: Minor Football: Downpatrick v Carryduff at 1pm. Team will leave from Paddy Flynn's garage at 11.30am.
LOTTO: Winning Numbers: 7, 16, 22, 28. Jackpot not won. 7 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £3300.
Membership Fees: Now due. New members welcome.
A Child Protection Course will take place this Thursday, 12th February at 7pm. All those involved with teams or others who wish to take part should contact Joe O'Reilly at 02844615529. Venue to be arranged.
EXECUTIVE MEETING: On Wednesday Night at 7.30pm in St. Michael's Parish Centre.

PTAA:
The Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on 19th & 20th June. Unfortunately, due to increased charges by the Hotel, Bus and other agencies, it has been necessary to increase the cost to £90 per person. This covers the cost of four main meals (2 lunch & 2 dinner), breakfast and a stop for morning coffee at the Killyhevlin Hotel plus the cost of the bus and other incidental expenses. Those wishing to book should contact Sheila McPoland at 02844617212.

PATRON WORLD RADIO:Available on internet only on Sundays 8 -10pm, classical music, classic cinema, literature & poetry. Listen in on www.saintpatrickcentre.com

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