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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
Psalter Week 2 , Year B,
Missal Pages 98 - 101
6th Sunday of The Year
Sunday 16th February 2003

COLLECTION: Wk:15 Offertory £2243 Loose Plate £783, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total:£3,209

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 16/17th February: Fr. F. Glavin Tel: 028 44613203
Tues/Sat: 18/22nd February: Fr. D.Watt Tel: 028 44615871
Parish Office open Mon - Fri 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 - 7.15pm, Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED:Colette McQuoid, Patrick (Paddy) Burke,
MONTH'S MIND: Rosanna McCartan, Brian O'Hare,
ANNIVERSARIES: Rev. Sylvester McGrady,Mary McBride, William & Sarah Fitzpatrick, Lilian McGrady, Sarah Tumelty, Bill Tumelty, Mary Murphy, Bart Murphy, Margaret O'Reilly,June Evans, Eileen McVeigh, Mary Taggart, Edith Fitzsimons, James Fitzsimons, Alfred Vaughan, Charlie Kelly, Owen Martin, Patrick & Edward Burns, Nan Cunningham, Margaret O'Reilly, William Denvir, William Kelly, Desmond Mulvaney, Betty Smyth, Tom Campbell, Ignatius Vaughan, Patrick Clarke, Peggy Crothers, Peggy Fairfield, Isabel McAllister,

BAPTISMS: Hollie Magee,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks notice required for Baptisms.

SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS COLLECTION:
Will be taken up this weekend. This collection helps us to care for the Sick & Retired Priests who have dedicated their lives to the services of the people in our diocese. Please give generously.

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

DOWNPATRICK SCOUTS:
Are holding a "Night at the Races" and disco on Saturday 1st March in the Avenue Bar. Parents and friends are asked to support this fundraising event. Details available from the Scout Hall, Tel: 44839841

ST. PATRICK'S REPOSITORY:
Down & Connor History Book, Diocesan Directory, and St. Patrick's Day Cards now on sale.



ST. PATRICK'S CHORAL SOCIETY:
Are eagerly looking for new members to take part in their production of "Carousel", which will take place from the 1st - 5th April. If you are interested in singing, dancing or helping behind the scenes, then you will be welcome to join us at our rehearsals in the Presbyterian Church Hall, Fountain Street at 7.30pm this Thursday (or any Thursday) evening. For further information contact 44612117.

NEW DEAL FOR DISABLED PEOPLE:
Fulfil your ambition and get the job you want. Give it a chance and don't miss out on the help available to you. New deal for Disabled people is a voluntary new approach, providing opportunities for people claiming health-related benefits to find training or paid employment. For more information come along and see us at St. Patrick's Visitors Centre, 53A Lower Market Street Downpatrick on 20th February 2003 from 10am to 4pm.

NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE:
Will hold Blood Donation sessions in Down Parish Hall, Church Street, Downpatrick on Monday 17th February from 2.30pm - 4pm and 5.30pm - 8pm. In order to maintain the vital supply of blood to our hospitals, the Blood Transfusion Service needs the support of not only existing donors, but also of new donors. Please give blood - it could save a life!

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE 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 July 11th - 16th - £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 the Parish Office.

DOWNPATRICK NURSES LOURDES PILGRIMAGE:
Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place 16th - 21st June. Cost £393. Hotel Agena. Spiritual Leader - Fr. G. Lyons. Booking Forms and further details contact Claire McDonald, Tel: 44614217.

CHOICE WEEKEND:
If you are single (i.e. have never been married) and are in your 20's or 30's, why not come along to a Choice Weekend? Take time to look at yourself, your relationship with others and with God in the company of other young adults. The next Choice Weekend is on 1st & 2nd March. For further details contact St. Clement's on 028 90776500.

OXFAM:
As famine once again threatens the continent of Africa, Oxfam finds itself on the front line responding to the emergency. We are urgently appealing for your help. I'm sure that you have all witnessed the disturbing pictures on the news. YOU CAN HELP by: Donating unwanted clothes and household goods to your nearest Oxfam shop, spare a few hours to help out in the Oxfam shop. Please call into 19 Market Street, Downpatrick or Contact Agnes, Tel: 44613731

BARNARDOS:
Barnardo's is seeking to recruit people who can offer the stability of a homely environment to young adults (aged 16 +) who are leaving care. This new service offers an extensive level of support, a Project Worker to help and support both the young adult and placement provider, full training and a fee for the placement provider. We would like to hear from people from all walks of life, couples, single or retired persons, who have a spare room and who are interested in finding out more about this exciting new opportunity. We are particularly interested in hearing from people in the Greater Belfast & County Down areas. For more detailed information please contact Barnardo's Supported Lodgings Service, 171 University Street, Belfast, BT 7 1HR, Tel: 90231300

PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
JUNIOR DISCO on Saturday 22nd February 7pm - 9pm. Age 8 - 11 years, Primary School only. Admission £2. New Members welcome.
BALLET STEPS: School of Ballet every Saturday, beginning at 9.30am. Age three and half years upwards.
O'CONNOR SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE: Every Thursday afternoon 3pm - 5.30pm. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Age 4 years upwards.
ST. COLMCILLE'S YOUTH CLUB BALLYVANGE:
The programme is operational in Killough Road Community Centre on Monday and Wednesday evenings 7pm - 8.30pm for juniors and 8.30pm - 10pm for seniors.
Full details of our very extensive programme is available from the Patrician Youth Centre and St. Colmcille's Youth Centre, Tel: 44615488

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
Donations of good quality clothing, unwanted gifts, household items, etc. urgently required. Donations of good quality second-hand furniture, large or small would be greatly appreciated to stock the furniture shop. Wide range of new pine stock available. Collection service available, contact 44616960. We would like to thank all who have contributed to support us over the year by donating or contributing to the sales in our shops.

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 16th February: Minor Football - Downpatrick v Drumaness at Dunleath Park, 12.00. Any Minor footballer who has not so far turned out for the team would be welcome to Dunleath at 11.30am.
JUVENILE FOOTBALL: Training commences for P1 - P3 (u8) on Saturday 22nd February at St. Dillon's Avenue. All other Juvenile training starting soon - watch this space! A meeting of all Juveniles will take place on March 1st at Pairc an Tomas Ruiseil.
Clubhouse Entertainment: Sunday night - Stuart Cooper
Lotto: Winning Numbers- 14, 18, 23, 25. Jackpot of £1600 not won. 4 match 3 winners share £100. Jackpot this week £1500.

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