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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
The Ascension of Our Lord
Year C, Psalter Week 3
Missal Pages 237 - 241
Sunday 23rd May 2004
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COLLECTION WK 29: Offertory £1,890 Loose Plate £499 ,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,572

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon:23/24th May: Fr. G. McLaverty Tel: 02844615206
Tues/Sat 25/29th May: Canon B. Murray Tel: 02844612443
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
MONTHS MIND: Brendan Curran,
ANNIVERSARIES:Eddie McKinney, Ceceilia Crolly, Ellen Denvir, Patricia Vaughan, Teresa McMullan, Gregor Dougal, Therese Fitzsimons, Patrick J. Curran, John Molloy, Tommy McGreevy, William McKeating, Margaret Mullan, Patrick Smyth, Joseph McVeigh, Philomena Nolan, Mary Trainor, Mary McCormick, Margaret McKee, Kathleen McKee, Georgina McAleer, Conor Bogues, Frances Slevin,

BAPTISMS: Niamh Fionda,
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.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP OF THE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES:
Cards and Associate Membership forms will be available at the back of the Churches during the weekend of 29/30th May. Donations are very welcome. The money will be used to defray the expenses of invalid pilgrims.

1000 CLUB:
Results for the draw will be printed in next weeks bulletin.

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

CEMETERY SUNDAY:
At Killough Road on 27th June, Struell on 4th July.

ULSTER HISTORY CIRCLE:
You are cordially invited to attend the unveiling of the plaque to the memory of Dr. William Crolly 1780 - 1849, Archbishop of Armagh by Most Reverend Patrick Walsh, Bishop of Down & Connor at St. Malachy's Church, Ballykilbeg on Tuesday 1st June at 7.30pm. Following the unveiling, Monsignor Ambrose McAuley will give a short address on the life of Bishop Archbishop Crolly. After the Ceremony, light refreshments will be served in St. Michael's Parish Centre, Downpatrick.

SECURITY AT ST. PATRICK'S:
For security reasons, St. Patrick's Church will be closed on Sundays after Baptisms, as there has been some minor vandalism recently. This will not affect the monthly devotions and will be reviewed in a couple of months. During the week the church closes at 7pm on Mondays and Thursdays and after Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
DRAMA - The centre offers drama two evenings a week: Tuesday - 7pm - 8.30pm Primary age 8 - 11 years, 8.30pm - 10pm - Form 1 upwards, Wednesday - 7pm - 10pm form 1 and upwards.
DISCO DATES:
Saturday 22nd May: Teenage Disco: with Starlight Roadshow, 8 - 11pm. Age Form 1 upwards (children who are attending primary school will be refused admission). Admission £3. Everyone Welcome!
ST. COLMCILLE'S YOUTH CLUB:.
Operational Monday & Wednesday evenings. Monday - Primary 6.30 - 8pm, Senior 8pm - 9.30pm, 16+ 9.30pm - 10.30pm.
Wednesday: Primary - 7pm - 8.30pm, Senior - 8.30pm - 10pm. Full details available from Y. Maguire @ 02844615488.

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

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
Require donations of good quality clothing, bric-a-brac, household items or unwanted gifts. Donations of furniture large or small also required to stock our new premises, located at Unit 17 - 20, Down Business Park, Belfast Road, Downpatrick. Collection and delivery service available. Contact: 02844616960

ANNUAL DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK:
On Sunday 13th June led by Bishop Anthony Farquhar DD, Auxiliary Bishop of Down and Connor. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm, Pilgrimage Mass at 3.00pm, Rosary Procession at 4.00pm. Further details available from Fr. Colin Grant, St. Malachy's College, Belfast, Tel: 02890643939 (day), or 02890748285 (evening)

TRIP TO KNOCK:
Trip to Knock on 12th June returning 13th June, details available from Kate at 02844839897

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Annual Charity Cycle Run will take place on Sunday 6th June, starting at Downpatrick Cricket Club. Everyone Welcome. Proceeds will be donated to Aids Orphanage in South Africa. Sponsorship forms available from Thomas Gibney, Petals 'n' Pots or by contacting 02844613096/44619168

PIONEER TOTAL ABSTINENCE ASSOCIATION:
There are a few places left for the Pilgrimage to Knock on 19th/20th June. If you would like to go please contact Sheila McPoland at 02844617212 to make a reservation.

DIVINE MERCY CENTRE:
Vigil to Melleray Grotto, leaving Church Car Park on Friday 4th June at 2.30pm, returning Saturday 5th June at 3.30pm (approx). Booking at Divine Mercy Centre, Tel: 02844617771

ST. MICHAEL'S BILLIARDS & SNOOKER CLUB:
Congratulations to the Club for an outstanding year of successes, trophies won include: Snooker League, Billiards League, Toals Snooker Cup, Breen Billiards Cup, McGrady Billiards Cup, Mahon Builders Cup, McAllister Billiards Cup, Snooker Individual - Michael Flanagan, R/up. Well done to all!

ST. COLMCILLE'S BOWLING CLUB:
Are holding their Summer Bowling from now until the 9th September 2004 at 7.30pm on Thursday Nights in Ballyvange Hall. New members welcome.

ST. COLMCILLE'S PARENT AND FAMILY CENTRE:
Invite you to four informal talks and discussions for Parents with teenagers in the family or with children approaching adolescence. The first talk, "Inside The Young Persons Mind.... Understanding young peoples needs" will be held in the Parent and Family Centre at St. Colmcille's School on Tuesday May 25th from 7.30pm - 9pm. Joe Duffy, Senior Psychologist, SEELB, will be the speaker.

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 23rd May:
Senior Feis 7s - Downpatrick v Castlewellan at PTR, 5.20pm
Premier Reserve Football Championship Replay - Downpatrick v Ballyholland at PTR, 7pm.
U12 Football - Saul v Downpatrick at Saul, 5pm.
Tuesday 25th May: U14 Football - Downpatrick v Liatroim at PTR, 7.30pm
Thursday 27th May: U16 Football: Teconnaught v Downpatrick at Teconnaught, 7.30pm
Friday 28th May: Senior Football: Tullylish v Downpatrick at Tullylish, 7.30pm
Lotto: Winning Numbers - 6, 12, 14, 25. Jackpot not won. 2 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £2100.
RGU FUN DAY on SUNDAY 6th JUNE.
This Months Ulster Gael Sports Magazine features articles about RGU Club and St. Patrick's Primary School. Copies are available from the school and the club, cost £2.

FOSTERING:
Foster Children are children with problems, not problem children. Could you help provide a loving stable home for a child who is experiencing difficulties and cannot live with their own family at present? If so, the fostering team in Down Lisburn Trust would like to hear from you. Whether you are working or not, single or married, have a big or small house, all you need is room in your life to give a vulnerable child the chance to experience a loving stable home. We will provide training, support and allowances to enable you to care for a foster child, please contact the Fostering Team at 02844613511 or Lisburn 02892607528

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