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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
15th Sunday of The Year
Year C , Psalter Week 3
Missal Pages 282 - 286
Sunday 11th July 2004
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COLLECTION WK 36: Offertory £2232, Loose Plate £344,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,759

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 11/12th July: Fr. G. McLaverty Tel: 02844615206
Tues/Sat 13/17th July: Fr. F. Glavin Tel: 02844613203
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED: William Fitzsimons, Hugh Francis Mullan (England),
ANNIVERSARIES:Sr. M. Bernadette Kielty, Fr. Eamon Magee, Mary McCormick, Catherine Morgan, Hugh Rice, Lily Vance, Elizabeth Hazard, Peter Kelly, Dora McCartan, Margaret McGrady, Anastasia Smyth, Margaret Magorrian, James, Catherine & Rosena Keenan, Eva Kearney,Susannah Norton, Joseph O'Toole, Patrick & Mary Coyle, Brendan Magee, Bernard Taggart, Alfie Graham, Beatrice Graham, Patrick Graham, Barney Blaney, Joan Mills, Patrick & Alice Walsh, Sammy Quinn, Annie Deegan, Paddy Collins, Maureen Laverty, Anne Gordon, Harry Gordon, Sheila Vaughan,

BAPTISMS: Conor Holland, Karl Kearney, Cormac Moore,
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.

KILLOUGH ROAD CEMETERY:
There are three 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.

ST. PIO:
In St. Patrick's Church on July 14th at 7.15pm.

1000 CLUB:
10th July 2004
222/£200: Colum Ellesmere, 176/£20: Fionnuala McGrady, 510/£20: R. Smyth, 423/£20: Tom McCusker, 022/£20: Deirdre Haughian, Promoter: Clare McDonald,


CEMETERY SUNDAY AT SAUL:
On Sunday 1st August at 3pm.

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 Any insertions received after this time may not be published in the bulletin.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

PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
SUMMER PROGRAMME 2004:
Begins on Tuesday, 13th July in the Patrician Youth Centre and St. Colmcille's Youth Club, Registration for all activities on Tuesday 13th July: St. Colmcille's Youth Club at 12 noon and Patrician Youth Club at 1pm. Full details on back of bulletin.

ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH CENTRE:
Will re-open on Monday 26th July.

ALIVE NEWSPAPER:
Is available at the back of the Church this weekend. Each family should take one as they leave.

MARIE CURIE SHOP:
Market Street, Downpatrick are in urgent need of volunteers to help in their shop. If you can spare a few hours per week and would like to help either in the shop or sorting and steaming clothes contact Down District Volunteer Bureau at 02844619122. Marie Curie is dedicated to the care of people affected by cancer and the enhancement of their quality of life. The shops help raise funds for these services to pay for nurses. It is also a chance to learn some new skills, meet people and as a volunteer registered with the Down District Volunteer Bureau access free training, information, support and take part in recognition events (certificates and social events).

ST. PATRICK'S PARISH GOLF OPEN:
The Ladies Committee raised £6,508 for Parish Funds. This is a magnificent amount and the parish is very grateful for their hard work and dedication. We thank all who helped by taking part in the tournament, giving a donation and sponsoring a hole. The results of the ballot on the day were:
Widescreen T.V. - Corey Davis, Voucher £50 - Pat Black, Coffee Maker -Kieran Deeny, £50 Voucher -John McNulty, £50 Voucher - Joe Lyttle, £50 Voucher - Mary Smyth, £50 Voucher - John McGreevy, Plant arrangement - Pauline McDowell, £40 Voucher - Matt McMahon, Voucher for Lunch - Paul Donnelly,
We would like to thank the following who sponsored the prizes: McGrady Insurances, Denvirs Hotel, D.R. Electrics, Carryduff, H.W. Kelly & Son, Minders, McGorrian Jewellers, Way Out Childrens Wear, Petals 'n' Pots, Hanlons, Aldo's, Ardglass.

PADRE PIO PILGRIMAGE:
18th/19th September. £20 deposit required before August 1st in order to secure your place. Bus full. Deposit should be paid to Kevin O'Hare.


ONE DAY TRIP:
To Knock Shrine on Tuesday 16th July. For details contact 02844841575

BARNARDOS:
Is seeking to recruit people who can offer the stability of a homely environment to young adults (aged 16+) who are leaving care. This new service offers an extensive level of support, a Project Worker to help and support both young adult and placement provider, full training and a fee for the placement provider. We would like to hear from people from all walks of life, couples, single or retired persons, who have a spare room and who are interested in finding out more about this exciting new opportunity. We are particularly interested in hearing from people in the Greater Belfast and County Down areas. For more detailed information, please contact Barnado's Supoported Lodgings Service on 02890231300

PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE:
At Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar on Sunday 5th September 2004. Application forms showing all the necessary details are available from the Secretary at 02844830242

YOUTH FESTIVAL OF PRAYER:
Knock Shrine in conjunction with Youth 2000 celebrate faith and youth in a young person's retreat from the 5th -8th August at Our Lady's Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo. The theme is "What I Want is your Happiness". For more information contact Ann or Emma at 0949388100.

ST. CLEMENT'S ANNUAL GOLF DAY:
Is being held in Ardglass for the eighth year in a row on Friday, August 6th. There are many great prizes on offer! Bookings: Ardglass 44841022. Entry Fee - (including meal) is £25 before noon and £30 from 12 noon.

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