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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
5th Sunday of Lent
Psalter Week 1,Year B,
Missal Pages 139 - 142
Sunday 6th April 2003


COLLECTION WK:23 Offertory £2447, Loose Plate £948, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £3,578

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 6/7th April: Fr. J. McCallum Tel: 02844613430
Tues/Sat 8/12th April: Fr. T. McDermott Tel: 028 44615206
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED: Patrick Mongan, Jovanna Curran, Seamus Prendergast, Maureen Smith,
MONTH'S MIND: Eileen Fee,
ANNIVERSARIES: Daniel Deegans, Margaret Walker, Damian McCashin, Mary Cunningham, Joseph Curran, Ellen Hynds, George H. Hynds, Annie McVeigh, Teresa Kelly, Margaret McComiskey, Patrick Trainor, Jospeh Breen, Henry A. Killen, Stephen Killen, Thomas Killen, Maud Killen, Elizabeth Killen, Elizabeth Lambe, Hugh Cunningham, Mary E. Kelly, Desmond Kelly,

BAPTISMS: Katie Quinn, Eoin Coyle, Jack Trainor,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

MONTHLY STIPEND:
For the Priest's of the Parish will be taken up this weekend.




PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:
Meeting in St. Michael's Parish Centre at 8pm on Monday 7th April.




ST. PATRICK'S REPOSITORY:
"Last Words From The Cross" and "Peace To This House" booklets now on sale.

PIONEER TOTAL ABSTINENCE ASSOCIATION:
Annual Pilgrimage to Knock 28/29th June: A limited number of places are still available. Please contact Sheila to book your place, Tel: 02844617212. Due to increased costs this year the fare for the week-end will be £70 - payment to be made on or before May 31st in order to confirm booking.

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 6th April: U12 Football - Downpatrick v Bredagh at Pairc An Tomas Ruiseil, 5pm.
Monday 7th April: Reserve Football - Downpatrick v Burren at Pairc an Tomas Ruseil, 6.45pm
Friday 11th April: Senior Football - Downpatrick v Warrenpoint at PTR, 6.45pm. (Check Tuesday's Irish News to verify time).
Juvenile Hurling Training: Every Friday and Saturday at PTR, 6pm
Clubhouse Entertainment: Saturday - Adult Disco, Admission Free! Sunday- Anthony McKenna.
Set Dancing: Tuesdays at 8pm,
Yoga: Thursdays at 7pm.
Lotto: Winning Numbers - 2, 5, 23, 24, Jackpot not won. 2 match 3 winners share £100, This week's jackpot £2000.

PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
DISCO DATES:
Senior Disco: Saturday 12th April, 8pm - 11pm - Starlight Roadshow. Admission £3, Age Form 1/Year 8 Upwards. Secondary School age only.
Junior Disco: Wednesday 16th April, 7pm- 9pm. Admission £2, age 8-11years - Primary School only. Everyone Welcome.
PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE WELCOMES Colaiste Eoin, Youghal, Staff and Pupils to our Parish this week. A group of twenty-three will be hosted from Monday 14th to Friday 18th by Patrician Staff & Members. The programme is part of an ongoing Community Relations/Cross Border Schools and Youth Linkage.

ALIVE NEWSPAPER:
Is available free at the back of the Church, please take one as you leave.

VIGIL TO MELLARAY GROTTO:
Departing Friday 2nd May from Church Car Park at 2.30pm, returning Saturday 3rd May at 4pm approx. No smoking on bus. For Further details and booking contact Divine Mercy Centre, Tel: 02844617771.

DAY FOR LAITY:
A Prayer Day for Laity will be held at the Monastery, Crossgar on Sunday 13th April , from 10am - 5pm, conducted by Fr. Dermot C.P.. Please bring a packed lunch. Soup/tea/coffee will be provided. Cost £5.

DIOCESAN PILGRMAGE TO LOURDES:
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place under the leadership of Bishop Patrick Walsh from July 11th - 16th. Fare, inclusive of all charges and including return flight from Belfast to Lourdes and full board in hotels in Lourdes is: 5 nights £360, 7 Nights (Hotel Jeanne D'Arc only) July 10th - 17th, £400. Coach for youth helpers, July 7th - 18th £285. For further details and booking forms contact Parish Office.

TAIZE TRIP FOR YOUNG ADULTS (Aged 17-30)
Fr. Tom McDermott is organising a trip to Taize, France from 13th - 22nd July. Cost £310 sterling. Price includes return flights from Dublin to Paris, B&B in Parish Hotel for two nights, guided tour of Paris and optional day trip to Disneyland Paris. Interested?? Contact frtommcdermott@hotmail.com or tel: 028 44615206

RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND:
If there is little or no meaningful communication, If you are thinking about separation or divorce, If your marriage is breaking your heart, or you simply want some support; Retrouvaille might be for you. It can help you rediscover joy and meaning in your marriage. The next Retrouvaille Weekend will take place on Friday 13th - Sunday 15th June at Drumalis Conference Centre, Larne. For further information contact Family Ministry Office at 028 90492777.

ST. CLEMENT'S:
FR. AIDAN TROY C.P., PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND RETREAT at St. Clement's , April 12/13. Arrive for 6pm, Saturday 12th, depart Sunday 13th 5pm approx. Booking at St. Clement's.

DRUMALIS RETREAT CENTRE:
Saturday, May 31st, Day of Reflection - Poetry & Prayer (10am - 4.30pm) with Rosaleen Murray C.P.

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