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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
The Body and Blood Of Christ
Year C, Psalter Week 3
Missal Pages 255 - 259
Sunday 13th June 2004
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COLLECTION WK 32: Offertory £2400 Loose Plate £309 ,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,892

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 13/14th June: Canon B. Murray Tel: 02844612443
Tues/Sat 15/19th June: 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: Brendan McKeown, Eileen McShane, James Denvir (Kilclief), Veronica Khatib (Nee Halpin)Canada,
ANNIVERSARIES: Stewart McKervey, Harry Hogg, Kathleen Hesketh, Florence E. Galbraith, Catherine Burns, Rose Fitzsimons, Bobby Madine, Lily Mullan, Clara & Anastacia Keenan, William Polly, Peter Lavery, Raymond McVeigh, Amelia McVeigh, Michael McVeigh, Mary Smyth, Alphonsous Garvey, Maura Jordan, Paddy Molloy, Molloy Family,Margaret Flannery, Willie Tweedie, William McMechan, Michael & Gerard Flynn, John McConvey, Bridget McConvey, Susan Donnelly,

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.

FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI:
Today, Sunday 13th June is the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ. There will be a Holy Hour in St. Patrick's Church at 6.30pm this evening.

PETERS PENCE COLLECTION:
Will be taken up next weekend.

CHURCH DOOR COLLECTION:
In aid of Belarussian Chernobyl Children's Charity will be held outside all Churches in Parish this weekend. The Charity is a local international group set up in 1997 to assist the children from the Gomel Region of Belarus, who are still suffering the effects of the nuclear overheat in 1986. In July and August the group will be bringing 45 children to this area to stay with host families and receive medical support. Your support would be appreciated.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:
Meeting in St. Michael's Parish Centre on Monday 14th June at 8pm.


APOSTOLIC WORK:
Annual Sale & Cake Display in St. Michael's Parish Centre today, Saturday 12th after 6.30pm and tomorrow, Sunday after 10am Mass. Cake Sale on Sunday at 10am. Sacred Vessels, (which are on display in St. Michael's Centre) can be sponsored for the Missions. There will also be a Church Door Collection on the weekend of 27th June 2004. Please support the Missions.

PRESENTATION TO FR. WATT:
In St. Michael's Parish Centre on Wednesday 16th June at 8pm. Everyone Welcome.

GALA CONCERT:
In the Great Hall, Downshire Hospital, on Wednesday 16th June at 8pm sharp featuring Philomena Begley, the Queen of Country Music, with support from Sharon Larkin and Tom O'Rourke, Compere will be John Kielty, tickets cost £10 and are available from Paddy O'Shea, Tel: 44841777. All proceeds to parish of Dunsford & Ardglass.

FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART:
The Feast of The Sacred Heart will take place next Friday, 18th June. A special Holy Hour for Priests will be held in St. Patrick's Church from 11am to 12 noon. We hope as many parishioners as possible will attend.

CONSECRATION OF FAMILIES:
Consecration of families of the Parish to the Sacred Heart will take place in St. Patrick's Church on Friday 18th June at 7.30pm.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
The Third World Group invite you to their Annual Barbeque in Downpatrick Cricket Club on Saturday 19th June at 8.30pm. Tickets £10 are available from Thomas Gibney or by ringing 02844614059/02844613285. All proceeds to Assumption Missions in South Africa.

ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO SAUL:
To St. Patrick's Shrine, Saul, will take place on Sunday 20th June. Mass will be celebrated at 4pm. We would like as many parishioners as possible to attend.

KNIGHTS OF ST. COLUMBANUS:
The Local Council of the Knights are publishing a leaflet to commerate the 50th anniversary of the Rosary Rally and the visit of Fr. Peyton to Downpatrick on 20th June 1954. These will be available in all the Churches in the Parish on 20th June.

BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE:
Will hold blood donation sessions in Down Parish Hall, Church Street, Downpatrick on Monday 14th June from 2.30pm - 4pm & 5.30pm - 8pm. In order to maintain the vital supply of blood to our hospitals, the Blood Transfusion Service need the support not only of existing donors, but also of new donors. Please come along - it could save a life!


1000 CLUB:
Results will be published in next weeks bulletin.

ST. JOSEPH'S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY:
Mass in St. Patrick's Churhc on Wednesday 16th June at 7.30pm followed by meeting in St. Michael's Parish Centre immediately after Mass.

ST. COLMCILLE'S PRIMARY SCHOOL:
Are holding a Quiz Night in RGU on Wednesday 16th June at 8.30pm sharp. Get a team together and support your local school. Entertainment will be provided by the B'Jaz Brothers. Admission, payable at door is £3, and includes a light supper. Details available from 02844614177

PIONEER TOTAL ABSTINENCE ASSOCIATION:
The Annual Pilgrimage to Knock takes place next weekend. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances there are a few places left. Anyone interested in going should contact Sheila McPoland on 44617212

CEMETERY SUNDAY:
At Killough Road on 27th June at 3pm. Struell on 4th July.
A temporary one way-system will be in operation. Access to the cemetery will be from the Flying Horse side of town only. Families should bring their own Holy Water.

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. PATRICK'S CHURCH: WEEKDAY OPENING:
St. Patrick's Church will now open in the morning at the later time of 8.30am rather than 8.00am. We hope that this does not cause too much inconvenience.

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

DOWNPATRICK GROUP SCOUTING IRELAND
Have you considered becoming a leader? A knowledge of scouting is not necessary, time, understanding and commitment are the main requirements for a Scout Leader. Interested? Contact Liam at the Scout Hall, Tel: 02844839841

SACRED HEART MESSENGER:
Rev. Paul Farquharson S.J. would like to thank all those members who contributed to the Penny Dinners. Mass will be offered for your intentions.

NAISCOIL DHUN PADRAIG:
We are the only Irish medium playgroup in Downpatrick and are currently enrolling for the school year 2004/2005. We have funded places available for children in their pre-school year. Younger children pay £8 per week. Children who are not three until 2005 can commence in the New Year. Further information available from 07769658431 or after hours from 07803050921/ 44615010.

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Monday 14th June: Reserve Football; Kilcoo v Downpatrick at Kilcoo, 7.30pm. U12 Football - Ballykinlar v Downpatrick at Ballykinlar, 7pm.
Friday 18th June: Senior Football: Downpatrick v Annaclone at PTR, 7.30pm
Thanks to all those who supported our very successful fun day.
Lotto: Winning Numbers: 2, 3, 8, 24. Jackpot not won. 7 match 3 winners share £100.

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