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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
The Baptism of Our Lord
Psalter Weeks 3/1, Year C
Missal Pages 76 - 80
Sunday 11th January 2004

COLLECTION WK 10: Offertory £2340, Loose Plate£343,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,866

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon:10/11th January: Fr. P. Sheehan Tel: 02844613430
Tues/Sat:12/17th January: 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: Una O'Boyle, Damian Breen (Belfast), William Denvir,
MONTH'S MIND:Mary Turley (Newcastle), Jim Mullan,
ANNIVERSARIES:Charles McGrady, Patrick Hall,George O'Donnell, James Moran, Leo McCormick, Willie Shields, Roger McCarron, Brenda Ross, Harry McMullan, Gerard Sharvin, Margaret Quinn, William Holland, Ursula Hanna, John Foley, Nicholas McLoughlin, Teresa McNaughton, Edwin Vance, Elizabeth McKinney, Joseph Pleasants, John Mason, Rosina Curran, Don & Joseph Teggart, Mary Ann Hanna, Margaret Cusack, Mary B. O'Neill, Susan Neville, Sarah Walls,Peggy Delaney, Agnes Halpin, Bernard McKinney, Margaret Fitzsimons, Lil Quinn, Theresa Rees, Bernard Fitzsimons, James McGreevy, Jim Cochrane, Barney McKenna,

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

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

PARISH PRIMARY SCHOOLS:
Children born between 2/07/99 and 01/07/2000 (inclusive) are due to start Primary School in September 2004. Application forms are available from all the Primary Schools in the Parish - St. Patrick's , St. Brigid's, St. Colmcille's, & Convent of Mercy. Completed application forms together with a BIRTH CERTIFICATE should be returned to the school of your choice on or before Wednesday 28th January 2004.

PADRE PIO GROUP:
Wednesday 14th January 2004 at 7.15pm in St. Patrick's Church.

WEEK OF PRAYER:
The Week of Prayer for Unity among Christians begins next Sunday 18th January and goes on to Sunday 25th January. There will be a combined Prayer Service on Sunday 25th January at 7pm in the Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church, Stream Street. We would all pray for this very important intention and, especially, come to the Service.


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

CHANGE OF MASS TIMES IN PARISH:
The New Sunday & Holy Day Masses 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:
Results for the Weekly 1000 Club Draw will no longer be placed on the notice boards, they will appear in the Bulletin instead.
Winners for 10th January 2004:
100/£100: Rita Quinn, Movilla Rd,
366/£20: Paul Canavan
391/£20: Margaret Magee, Edward Street,
523/£20: Pauline Kearney, Colmcille Rd
251/£20: Rosemary McVeigh, Ballydugan Rd
Promoter: Rita Quinn

TROCAIRE:
Wish to thank all who supported their FairTrade Sale before Christmas. The total raised was £1000. The sale of these goods means the chance of a reasonable standard of living for the producers in the developing countries.Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL:
Open Night on Wednesday 21st January from 7pm - 9pm. Principal's address at 7.30pm.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
We URGENTLY REQUIRE VOLUNTEERS to help gather rushes for the making of St. Brigid's Crosses, if you can help please contact: 02844616867/44613275/44613096

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.

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

PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
ANNUAL PANTOMIME: Jack & The Beanstalk SEE BACK OF BULLETIN
THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR IN CONCERT - SEE BACK OF BULLETIN


ST. MIGUEL YOUTH BAND:
Require Girls & Boys to join. Places vacant include: Drums, Majorettes, Pom Poms, Flage Bearers, age 12 upwards. Contact 02844615682

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
St. Patrick's Conference would like to thank all those who contributed to our Christmas Appeal. The amount collected over the four week period was £6861. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

FREEMASONRY:
There will be a video show and talk by Mr. William McMullan about Freemasonry in the room below St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday 14th January at 8pm. Everyone Welcome to attend.

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.

YOUTHCOM:
The Annual Collection to support the work of Youthcom in the Diocese takes place on Saturday/Sunday 17th/18th January 2004. You are encouraged to contribute in order to enable the development of youth ministry in the Diocese.

BEGINNINGS EXPERIENCE:
A ministry for people who are widowed, separated or divorced, to help them work through their grief, be healed and make a new beginning in life. Information Evening on 14th January2004 at 8pm. Further details available from St. Clement's Retreat Centre, 722 Antrim Road, Belfast, Tel: 02890776500

THEOLOGY FROM HOME:
A 14 week course, "Introduction to Christian Spirituality" starting 7th February 2004, following the same method as Open University. Participants receive a "pack" with the full text, and are linked with one of nine centres around the country. Further information available from The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24, Tel; 0035314048124 or email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Executive Meeting this Wednesday at 7.30pm in St. Michael's Parish Centre.
SET DANCING: Tuesday 13th January 7.30pm - 9pm
WHIST resumes on Wednesday 21st January
The Minor Football League starts soon and those interested will be invited to meet the new management on Sunday 18th January.
Training for U8's (P1 - P4) will resume early in February. Full details later.
A Table Quiz will be held in RGU on Friday 30th January.
LOTTO: Winning Numbers - 9, 10, 15, 26. Jackpot not won. 5 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £2900 .

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