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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
Pentecost Sunday
Psalter Week 4, Year B
Missal Pages 245 - 255
Sunday 8th June 2003

COLLECTION WK:31 Offertory £2,204 Loose Plate £545, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,932

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun 8th June: Canon B. Murray Tel: 028 44612443
Mon 9th June: Fr. J. McCallum Tel: 02844613430
Tues/Sat 10/14th June: Fr. D. Watt Tel: 028 44615871
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED:Nan Fegan (Ballycruttle),
ANNIVERSARIES: Joanne Trainor, Joseph Reilly, Josephine Fox, Michael & Gerry Flynn, Ray Hayes, Alphonsus McGarvey, Mary Smith, Kevin Mackel, Nora McCready, Patrick McCrissican, William McMechan, Jane Reynolds, Mel McGrady, Kathleen Curran, William Polly, Noel Williamson, Denis Magee, William Hanna, Margaret Fleming, Michael McVeigh, Patrick Kelly,Michael Oakes, Rose Fitzsimons, Gertrude Kelly,

BAPTISMS: Aoife Byrne-Braiden, Naoimh Madine, Ethan Shields,
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.

PADRE PIO:
In St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday 11th June at 7.15pn

CEMETERY SUNDAY:
At Killough Road on Sunday 29th June and at Struell Cemetery on Sunday, July 6th.

SAUL SUNDAY:
The Annual Pilgrimage to Saul will take place on Sunday 15th June at 4pm. Bishop Walsh will be the celebrant.

APOSTOLIC WORK:
Annual Display, Sale of Work, Tombola and Raffle will take place in St. Michael's Parish Centre this wekend, Saturday 7th from 6pm and Sunday 8th June from 9.30am, Cake Sale at 9.30am, Sunday. Sacred vessels may be sponsored. Collection outside all Churches in the parish after all Masses. Display is open all day Sunday. Please support the missions.

PETERS PENCE COLLECTION:
Will be taken up next weekend.
ALIVE NEWSPAPER:
Is available at the back of the Church, please take one as you leave.

PIONEER TOTAL ABSTINENCE ASSOCIATION:
Council Meeting at 8pm in St. Michael's Parish Centre on Tuesday night following monthly Mass in St. Patrick's Church at 7.30pm

PRE -MARRIAGE COURSE:
A One Day Pre -Marriage Course will be held at Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar on Sunday 21st September 2003. Application forms showing all the necessary details are available from the secretary, Tel: 02844830242.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART:
We are all invited to make this Novena privately in our own homes. We can use the Novena Prayers which will be printed on the back of the parish bulletin on June 15th and June 22nd or any prayer of our choice. We will gather in St. Patrick's Church on Friday 27th June at 7.30pm (Feast of The Sacred Heart) when the priest will re-dedicate our families to the Sacred Heart.

DOWN ADVOCACY MOVEMENT:
Are running a one day course at St. Michael's Parish Centre, 99 Irish Street, called "raising self esteem in children" on Wednesday 11th June from 9.30am to 3pm. The course is aimed at parents with disabilities and mental health issues and is free. Creche facilities, disabled access and other assistance are available if required. For more information or to book a place, please contact Imelda or Fiona at 44616727.

OXFAM:
The Oxfam Shop in Downpatrick requires donations of clothes, bric-a brac and furniture to help the Third World. Collection cane be arranged, tel: 44613731

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
There is and URGENT need for volunteers in Downpatrick, especially during the week. We need volunteers for any of the following dates: 11th June, 28th June, 2nd July, 9th July, 16th July, 19th July, 23rd July. If you are free on any of these dates please contact us at 028 90243686

PTAA:
Anyone entitled to a Gold or Silver Pin please contact Joe at 44615529

BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE:
Will hold blood donation sessions at Down Parish Hall, Church Street, Downpatrick on Monday 9th June from 2.30pm- 4pm & 5.30pm - 8pm. 200 new donors are needed each week to maintain our vital supply of bloods.

COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY:
Confidential Counselling Service available at Ballymote Centre. For details contact Anne at 07754447265.

ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL ROMANIAN TRIP:
Pupils from St. Mary's High School will be going to Romania to help children in orphanages there. The pupils will take up a collection outside St. Patrick's Church on Sunday 15th June at the 8, 10, 12 and 5pm Masses to help provide some basic necessities for the orphans.

FOSTER CARE:
The Down Lisburn Trust is in urgent need of people willing to foster children who are in need of care. Anyone interested in helping should contact the Fostering Team at Downpatrick 02844613511 or Lisburn 02892607528

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.

CROSSGAR PRAYER GROUP:
Invite you to join us on a Pilgrimage to the Oasis of Peace, Medugorje. £359 from 27th August - 3rd September. For further details contact Jean at 07729402311.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT:
Fr. Martin Connor will direct this retreat for married couples which will be held in Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar on Sunday June 15th from 10am - 5pm. For further information and booking contact 975333523 by Tuesday 10th June.

IT'S A KNOCKOUT FAMILY FUN DAY:
In aid of Cancer Research NI, today, Sunday 8th June at Downpatrick Cricket Club. Fun and games for all, including "it's a knockout", fancy dress, live music, bouncy castle and lots lots more! Fun starts at 2pm. Enquiries to: Una @ 44839643.

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Monday 9th June: Reserve Football - Downpatrick v An Riocht at PTR, 7.30pm
Wednesday 11th June: U14 Football - Downpatrick v Warrenpoint at PTR 7.30pm
Friday 13th June: Senior Football - Carryduff v Downpatrick at Carryduff, 7.30pm
Executive Committee Meeting in the Clubrooms on Wednesday night at 7.30pm.
Clubhouse Entertainment: Sunday Night - Brendan Kelly.
LOTTO: Winning numbers - 1, 4, 16, 26. Jackpot not won. 2 match 3 numbers £50 each.

PUCCINI TALKS!
In two illustrated talks for Opera Fringe 2003, George Fleeton will focus on both of this season's Castleward Opera Puccini productions - Tosca (1900) and La rondine/The Swallow (1917) in parallel with their performances at Castleward from May 30tth to June 21st. The talks will take place in St. Patrick's Centre, Downpatrick on June 12th and June 19th. For further information contact 028 44615283

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