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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
3rd Sunday of Advent
Psalter Week 3 ,Year C
Missal Pages 386 - 389
Sunday 14th December 2003

COLLECTION WK 6: Offertory £2415, Loose Plate £437, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £3035

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 14/15th December: Fr. P.Sheehan Tel: 02844613430
Tues/Sat: 16/20th December: Fr. G. McLaverty Tel: 02844615206
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED:Fr. Oliver McStravick, Frank Corcoran (Co. Leitrim), Brian Hayes,(Saul), Hubert McGreevy, (Saul),
MONTH'S MIND:Annie Murray,Elizabeth Lavery, Marita Campbell,
ANNIVERSARIES:Mgr. W. B. Tumelty, Sr. Mary Joseph Deeny,William Morrisson, Margaret McDowell, Jerome McCabe, Owenie Laverty,John A. Murphy, Michael McAleese, Vincent Feenan, Mary Walsh, Margaret Kelly, Henry Heaney, Seamus O'Doherty, George Curran, Carol Ramsey, James Magorrian, Rose Creaney, Elizabeth Quinn, Eithne Doherty, Tommy Toner, Florence Carson, Jean Quinn, Teddy Tweedie, Kathleen Fegan, Elizabeth Quinn, Kitty Prendergast,Charles & Sarah Magee, Catherine Canavan, Mary O'Hagan, Jean Stratton, Colm Fay, Joan A. Hayes, Harry McCartan,

BAPTISMS: Aodhan Diamond,Caoimhe Galbraith,
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.

MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH:
Will be recited each weekday morning during Advent in St. Patrick's Church.

PENITENTIAL SERVICE:
In St. Patrick's Church on Thursday 18th December at 7.30pm. See back of bulletin. Please Note: There will not be an evening Mass in St. Brigid's on that evening.

ST. BRIGID'S PRIMARY SCHOOL:
Annual Carol Service will take place in St. Brigid's Church on Wednesday 17th December at 7.30pm. Everyone Welcome.

PARISH CAROL SERVICE:
In St. Patrick's Church on Sunday 21st December at 7pm.

BIBLE ALIVE:
For Advent 2003 and January 2004, Reality Magazine now available at the Repository.

CHANGE OF MASS TIMES IN PARISH:
The New Sunday & Holy Day Masses come into effect on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th January 2004. The new times will be as follows:
St. Patrick's: 6.30pm, 9am, 10.00am, 12 Noon.
St. Colmcille's: 6.30pm & 11am
St. Brigid's: 6.30pm
St. Malachy's: 10.30am

1000 CLUB:
Results for the Weekly 1000 Club Draw will no longer be placed on the notice boards, they will appear in the Bulletin instead.
Winners for Saturday 13th December 2003:
625/£100: Mrs Frances Vaughan, Russell Park,
153/£20: Mrs Lily O'Flynn, Ardmeen Green,
339/£20: Mr Malachy Savage, Kingsfield Avenue,
651/£20: Mrs Margo Linehan, Slievegrane Road,
636/£20: Master Daniel Coyle, c/o Rotha McClurg
Promoter: Mary Tweedie

APOSTOLIC WORK:
Would like to thank everyone who supported and helped in any way with the very successful sale held on 9th December. The amount raised was £813.75. Your kindness in helping the Missions is appreciated.

PARISH BULLETIN:
The Bulletin on Sunday 21st December will cover 21st & 28th December, all insertions for that bulletin should be received before 12 noon on Thursday 18th December to ensure inclusion on 21st December. The next bulletin will be on 4th January 2004.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBANUS:
Downpatrick & Area Council wish to thank all those who donated to the recent appeal for used spectacles. 420 pairs were collected and have already been dispatched for use in the Third World.

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 14th December - Annual Children's Christmas Party for Primary 1-5 in the Clubrooms at 3pm. Children must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.
Line Dancing: on Thursdays 7pm - 9pm.
Executive Committee Meeting: on Wednesday Night in St. Michael's Parish Centre at 7.30pm
RGU intend to run a number of courses in the New Year (Jan/Feb) on Child Protection, Coaching and First Aid for those involved in helping organise our games, especially at Juvenile level. More details later.
Clubhouse Entertainment: Sunday Night - Savanna
LOTTO: Winning Numbers - 3, 8, 13, 18. Jackpot not won. 7 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £2500
PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
GRAND CHRISTMAS DRAW- 15 prizes to be won! 1st Prize - Weekend for two in London, includes flights and accommodation. Tickets are £2 each and are on sale now! Draw takes place on 19th December.
MEMBER FUND-RAISING:Sponsored Twelve Hour Activities: Saturday 20th 7pm - Sunday 21st 7am.
CHRISTMAS DISCO: Teenage Disco on Saturday 20th December 8pm - 12 Midnight. Admission £3. Age - Form 1 upwards. Everyone Welcome!
ANNUAL PANTOMIME: Jack & The Beanstalk in the Great Hall, Downshire Hospital on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th January 2004 at 8pm, and Matinee on Sunday 18th January at 3pm.
THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR IN CONCERT in The Abbey Lodge Hotel, Downpatrick on Friday 6th February 2004. Tickets available from usual Outlets. An Ideal Christmas Present!

BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE:
The next Blood Donation Session will be held in Down Parish Hall, Church Street, Downpatrick on Monday 29th December from 2.30pm - 4pm & 5.30pm - 8pm. In order to maintain the vital supply of bloods to our hospitals, the Blood Transfusion Service needs the support of not only existing donors, but also of new donors. Please come along - It could save a life!

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