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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
Third Sunday in Easter
Psalter Week 3, Year B ,
Missal Pages 220 - 223
Sunday 4th May 2003

COLLECTION WK:26 Offertory £1987 Loose Plate £666, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,836

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 4/5th May: Fr. J. McCallum Tel: 028 44613430
Tues/Sat 6/10th May: 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: Molly O'Hanlon (Ardglass), Ellen Colhoun (Strangford), Rose Tumelty, (Ballykinlar),
MONTH'S MIND: Jovanna Curran, Patrick Mongan,
ANNIVERSARIES: Brenda Wade, Alf Oakes, Patrick & Bridget Molloy, James McDonnell, Mary McNulty, Sean Mulholland, Seamus Tierney, Ellen Moore, Jim Gilchrist, Lily Teggart, Elizabeth Williams, Jack Quinn, Lionel Pleasants, Mary & Robert McCavera, Mona Jamison, Robert McIlwrath, Catherine McIlwrath, Terese Walsh, Mary Collins, Wally Collins, Joseph Twomey, Bill Galbraith, Thomas Vint, James Carson, Peter Cosgrove, Patrick Duignan, Christopher Farren,

BAPTISMS: Cameron Quinn, Cormac Flynn, Victoria Garrigan, Ryan Savage, Daniel O'Gormley,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

MONTHLY STIPEND:
For the Priests of the Parish will be taken up this weekend.

TROCAIRE BOXES:
Should be returned to the Church as soon as possible.

PIONEER MASS:
In St. Patrick's Church on Tuesday Night at 7.30pm followed by Monthly meeting in St. Michael's Parish Centre.

MASS IN IRISH:
In St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday 7th May at 7.30pm.

ST. JOSEPH'S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY:
Would like to thank all those who supported the recent concert. The amount raised was £350.00.


DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Next Monthly Meeting in St. Michael's Parish Centre on Wednesday 7th May at 8pm in the room below St. Patrick's Church. New Members Welcome.

LIFE COLLECTION:
Life Pregnancy Care Service offers counselling for unplanned pregnancy and support during pregnancy and after birth, including supported accommodation and community support through LIFE housing. LIFE's Pregnancy Loss Counselling Service is for those who need someone to talk to after a miscarriage or abortion. LIFE Education Service covers issues around pregnancy and relationships, abortion and the value of human life. Next Sunday there will be an opportunity to support the work of the charity in Northern Ireland by giving a donation to the LIFE collectors outside the Churches in the Parish.

GAMBLING - A HIDDEN PROBLEM:
Concern has been expressed about the extent of problems associated with Gambling in the Down Area. To explore what can be done, a public meeting to discuss the issues is being organised for Wednesday, May 7th, at 8pm in the Dufferin Complex, Downshire Hospital, Downpatrick. Everyone Welcome.

COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY:
Confidential Counselling Service available at Ballymote Centre. For details contact Anne at 07734447265.

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

LOUGH DERG 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE:
A coach will leave Drumbo Church, Carryduff on Friday 30th May at 8.45am returning Sunday 1st June at 1pm. Coach fare £16. for further details contact 028 90813533

ST. COLMCILLE'S YOUTH CLUB BALLYVANGE:
The Youth Club is operational on Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Killough Road Community Centre, 7pm - 10pm. Admission 50p. Programme includes Mulit-Sports, Arts& Crafts, Cookery, Monthly trips and much more. Full programme details available from Patrician Youth Centre or Staff at St. Colmcille's on Youth Club evenings.
PATRICAN YOUTH CENTRE- MAY DISCO DATES:
Junior Disco: Saturday 10th May 7pm - 9pm. Admission £2. Age 8-11years - Primary School only. Everyone Welcome.
Senior Disco: Saturday 17th May 8pm - 11pm - "Starlight Roadshow". Admission £3, age Form 1/Year 8 upwards - Secondary School Age Only. Everyone Welcome.

MAY DAY MAGIC:
Join Stan Bamboozle and Sidekick Bob for a wonderful Magic Show at St. Patrick's Centre on Monday 5th May at 2pm. Admission free.

SERENITY WEEKEND:
A weekend for recovering Alcoholics starting at 5pm on Saturday 10th May - 5pm Sunday 11th May at 5pm. To book, contact Margaret Heatley on 02890776500

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday May 4th: U12 Football:St. Paul's v Downpatrick at St. Paul's, 5pm. Feis Senior Football 7-asides, Newcastle at 5pm.
Wednesday 7th May: U14 Football: Downpatrick v Burren at Pairc an Tomas Ruiseil, 7.30pm.
Friday 9th May: Senior Football: Attical v Downpatrick at Attical (will possibly be played on Sunday 11th May - Check Press for details),
Reserve Football: Downpatrick v Tullylish at PTR (time to be finalised).
CLUBHOUSE ENERTAINMENT: Sunday - "Savanna"
Yoga every Thursday in the Clubhouse at 7pm
Lotto: Winning Numbers - 1, 13, 19, 26, Jackpot not won. 1 person with 3 numbers £100.

FAMILY MINISTRY OFFICE:
Would you like to understand and enjoy your family better? Explore ways of facing family struggles? Appreciate family experiences as stepping stones to God? Enhance your communication skills? Why not undertake a certificate in Family Ministry? One year programme - no exams. Contact 90492777 or www.thefamilyministry.net Closing date for applications is May 23rd. Information Session in St. Mary's University College, 119 Falls Road, Belfast on Wednesday 14th May 7.30pm - 8.30pm.

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.

CHOICE WEEKEND:
If you are single (i.e. have never been married) and you 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 31st May 2003. For details, contact St. Clement's on 028 90776500

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