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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year C ,Psalter Week
Missal Pages 290 - 294
Sunday 25th July 2004
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COLLECTION WK 38: Offertory £2245, Loose Plate £528,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,956
PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 24/25th July: Fr. F. Glavin Tel: 02844613203
Tues/Sat 26/31st July: 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: John O'Neill, John McCormick, Jimmy McCartan (Saul),
ANNIVERSARIES: Sister M. Augustine O'Neill,James Lavery, James McKeating, Robert Savage, Robert McVeigh, Jack Foley, Elizabeth Cusack, Madeline Bell, Patrick Flynn, Christina Flynn, Timothy McCann, James Mageean, Thomas McKeown, Kathleen Morrison, James Magorrian, Celine Duignan, Thomas Duignan, Rose O'Connor, Patrick & Bridget Molly, Patrick J. Molly, Ailish O'Connor, Mary McNulty, Rice Family, Joey Trainor, May Wallace, Ellen Mahon,
BAPTISMS: Amber Curran, Lucy Morrissey, Liam Higgins, Brendan Smyth,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO DEVOTIONS DURING JULY & AUGUST.
MONTHLY STIPEND:
For the Priests of the Parish will be taken up next weekend.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Every Saturday in St. Patrick's Church from 12 noon to 1pm.
KILLOUGH ROAD CEMETERY:
See back page
1000 CLUB:
213/£100: Monica Kelly, 376/£20: Rose Foley, 614/£20: Conor Sage, 067/£20: Eamon Smyth, 346/£20:Anne Madine, Collector: Rita Quinn. Cheques are available from the Sacristy at St. Patrick's Church.
CEMETERY SUNDAY AT SAUL:
On Sunday 1st August at 3pm.
ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH CENTRE:
Will re-open on Monday 26th July.
RADIO SYSTEM:
Some Parishioners are currently having problems receiving Mass on their radio, this is because the amplifier has broken down. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope to have the system repaired during the next week.
ACCORD:
Pre-Marriage Course dates are 16th October and 27th November. Places are limited. To book contact 02844613435.
VINCENTS CENTRE:
Require a Summer School Teacher, Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day, to do general school work and 11 plus preparation. May suit primary school teacher or final year student. Further details available from Mary at 02844619144
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.
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
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.
RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 25th July: Senior Football: Shamrocks v Downpatrick at Newry, 7.30pm
Tuesday 27th July: Reserve Football: Loughinisland v Downpatrick at Loughinisland, 7.30pm.
Friday 30th July: Senior Football: Downpatrick v Attical at PTR, 7.30pm (please check Irish News on Tuesday).
The Summer Coaching Course for Juveniles the last week in August has a number of vacancies. Anyone interested should contact the Clubhouse for an enrolment form.
LOTTO: Winning Numbers: 8, 9, 23, 28. Jackpot not won. 3 match 3 winners share £100. This week's Jackpot £3000.
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Tel: (028) 4461
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