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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
Psalter Week 2 ,Year B
Missal Pages 375 - 379
Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday 8th December 2002

COLLECTION: Wk:5 Offertory £2,348, Loose Plate £495, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £3,026

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 8/9th December: Fr. D. Watt Tel: 028 44615871
Tues/Sat 10/14th December: Fr. F. Glavin Tel: 028 44613203
Parish Office open Mon - Fri 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 - 7.15pm, Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED: Mabel Byrne, Darren Perry, Noreen Durnin, William Reid, Marianne McLoughlin,
MONTH'S MIND: Kathleen Brown (Blackpool),
ANNIVERSARIES: Michael Cunningham Kathleen Cunningham, Rachel Tierney,Vincent Feenan, Harry Blaney, Teddy Tweedie, Patrick McKeating, Anna Magorrian, Tom O'Hare, Pat Hunt, Dick Hazard, John Trainor, Geordie McKenna, William King, Danny McCreanor, Maura McAllister, Lola Moore, Gerald Laverty, Pat Craig, Mary McAuley, Thomas Gracey, Agnes Gracey, Rae Pleasants, John Rice, Elizabeth Rice, Evelyn Rice-Grant, Pat O'Hare,

BAPTISMS: Dylan Magee, Kacey Holland,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks notice required for Baptisms.

CHANGE OF MASS TIMES:
It has been proposed that Vigil Mass in St. Colmcille's Church and St. Brigid's Church should be held at 6.30pm. The voting will close next Sunday, 15th December so please let us know your views before then. You can also vote online at www.parishofdownpatrick.org

MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH:
Each week day morning during Advent in St. Patrick's Church at 8.45am.

MASS INTENTIONS:
Anyone who wishes to book a Mass for a particular intention on a specific day should notify us at least several weeks in advance to make sure of getting a date and time suitable to them.

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION:
Has been transferred to Sunday 8th December. Monday 9th December is not a Holy Day of Obligation.

A SERVICE OF RENEWAL AND RECONCILIATION:
For Advent will be held in St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday 18th December at 7.30pm. A number of priests will be available for Confessions and we hope as many parishioners as possible will attend. Everyone Welcome.

ST. PIO PRAYER GROUP:
In St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday 11th December at 7.15pm.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
Christmas Appeal. Members will speak at Masses this weekend about the work of the Society.

CAROL SERVICE:
A Carol Service will take place next Sunday, 15th December, at 7pm in St. Patrick's Church. Children from the parish schools will be taking part.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
This Month, thanks to donations and contributions, we sent £4,800 to Malawi, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe to help with famine relief. The Third World Group would be pleased to accept any old Irish Currency - Punt or Coins, the currency should be left with any member of the Group or at the Divine Mercy Centre.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK:
The week of Sunday 8th December to 15th December is Catholic Schools Week. The theme this year is "Peace Making: a Shared Responsibility". This gives us an opportunity to reflect on the work that is being carried out in our schools for all our children in providing havens of peace and reconciliation in our society.

SACRED HEART MESSENGER CALENDARS 2003:
Now on sale in the Repository at £1.50 each.

DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL:
Presents "A Christmas Carol" production on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th December at 7.30pm in the school. Admission: Adults £2, Children/OAP £1, pay at the door.

APOSTOLIC WORK:
Christmas Sale in St. Michael's Parish Centre on Tuesday 10th December from 6.30pm - 9.00pm. Cakes, knitted goods, tombola and Christmas Draw. Please give generously to help the missions.

BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE:
The next blood donation session will be held in Down Parish Hall, Church Street, Downpatrick on Monday 9th December from 2.30pm - 4pm & 5.30pm - 8pm.

PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
Guitar Tuition - Every Tuesday & Wednesday evening. Beginners, age 8 - 11 from 7pm - 8pm. Beginners age 12 plus from 8pm - 9pm. New members welcome.
GRAND CHRISTMAS DRAW: 20 prizes to be won!
1st Prize - Weekend for Two in London - flights & accommodation included. Tickets are £2 each. ON SALE NOW!
ST. COLMCILLE'S YOUTH CLUB BALLYVANGE:
The Youth Club is open on Monday & Wednesday evenings 7pm - 10pm. Junior section age 7 - 11years, 7pm - 8.30pm and Senior Section age 12 + 8.30pm - 10pm. Programmes include Multi-Sports, Arts, Crafts, Cookery, Dance, Competition evenings, and monthly trips. Parents wishing to register their children can do so by calling into Ballyvange Hall on Monday/Wednesday evening 7pm - 10pm. Full programme details available from Patrician Youth Centre or at Ballyvange Hall on Monday or Wednesday evenings.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES:
If you have recently moved to the Parish or live in the Parish and would like to donate via Offertory Envelopes, contact 028 44612443 or email: ppstpatricksdown@aol.com

ST. PATRICK'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL:
The Governors invite applications for the position of LUNCHTIME SUPERVISORS. 10 hours per week, from 12.15 to 14.15 daily. £5.25 per hour with retainer fee provided. Application forms and further details available from the Principal, St. Patrick's Grammar School, Saul Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6NJ. Tel 028 44619722. Completed forms should be returned by noon on Monday 16th December.

PRAYER DAY FOR LAITY:
Will be held on Sunday 15th December at Passionist Retreat Centre, Crossgar, from 10am - 5pm, conducted by V. Rev. D. Gallagher C.P.. Please bring a packed lunch. Tea/coffee soup provided, cost £5.

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