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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
16th Sunday of The Year
Year C ,Psalter Week 4
Missal Pages 287 - 290
Sunday 18th July 2004
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COLLECTION WK 37: Offertory £2042, Loose Plate £449,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,674

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 18/19th July: Fr. P. Sheehan Tel: 02844613430
Tues/Sat 20/24th July: 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: William (Billy)Fitzsimons, Kathleen Killen, Maureen Laverty (Saintfield) Kathleen Tilly, (England),
ANNIVERSARIES:Annie Hogg, Joseph Cardwell, Elizabeth & Robert Ferguson, Harry Reid, Peter Denvir, Kate McCann, Samuel Cleland, Colman Hanna, Mary Pennington, Daniel Smyth, Una Davey, Sean McQuoid, Francis Starkey, John Laverty, Muriel Burns, Patrick Ellesmere, Christopher Byrne, Raymond Lennon,

BAPTISMS: Kayleigh Smyth,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

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

DIOCESAN NEEDS COLLECTION:
Will be taken up this weekend. Please give generously.

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.

1000 CLUB:
17th July 2004:
498/£100: Eileen O'Dwyer, 174/£20: Amanda Curran, 321/£20: Sarah Devlin, 267/£20: May McComb, 534/£20: Donna Rea, Promoter: Mary Maguire

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



PARISH BULLETIN:
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PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
SUMMER PROGRAMME 2004:
Summer Programmes continue this week and next week. See back of bulletin for details.
SUMMER HOLIDAY DISCO: with Starlight Roadshow on Saturday 24th July, 8pm - 11pm. Admission £3. Age Form 1 upwards. Only those attending Secondary School will be admitted.

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

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.

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).

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.

VIGIL TO MELLERAY GROTTO:
Leaving Church Car park on Friday 6th August at 2.30pm, returning Saturday 7th August at 3.30pm approx. Booking through Divine Mercy Centre Tel: 44617771

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

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Will be hosting a coaching Summer Course for Juveniles the last week of August from Monday to Friday. Anyone interested should pick up an application form from the Club.
ENTERTAINMENT:
An evening of Irish Music will be held in the Clubhouse on Friday 13th August. More details later.
LOTTO: Winning Numbers - 8,14, 17,26. Jackpot not won. 10 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £2900.

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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