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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
4th Sunday in Easter
Psalter Week 4, Year B
Missal Pages 224 - 228
Sunday 11th May 2003

COLLECTION WK:27 Offertory £1876, Loose Plate £469, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,528

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 11/12th May: Fr. F. Glavin Tel: 028 44613203
Tues/Sat 13/17th May: Fr. D. Watt Tel: 02844615871
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED: Bernadette Higgins, Michael Teggart (Saul),
ANNIVERSARIES: Mary Kate Mageean, Hugh Flanagan, Kate Rice,Brendan King, Patrick Linton, Bessie Rooney, Jim Hanna, Mary Dowd, Michael McGrady, Josephine Mackel, George Mackel, Patricia Dewart, Thomas Jervis, Terence O'Neill, Elizabeth Parry, Teresa & Eilish Fay, Mary McGreevy, Robert Hunt, Mary Hanna, Susan McCrissican, Sean Magee, Susan Kelly, Mary Galbraith, Ethna Quinn, Annie Kelly (Drumaness), Josephine Denvir, Shawn Ellesmere, Ena Burns, Rose Adair, Margaret Lennon,

BAPTISMS: Emma McDowell, Matthew Clarke, Ross Hanlon, Keelan Curran,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

EDUCATION OF STUDENTS TO THE PRIESTHOOD:
The Collection for the Education of Students to the Priesthood will be taken up next weekend. Please give generously.

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

ST. PIO PRAYER GROUP:
In St. Patrick's Church at 7.15pm on Wednesday 14th May.

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. This Weekend 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.


ANNUAL PARISH FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS ON THE BACK OF THIS BULLETIN.

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

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:
Senior Disco: Saturday 17th May 8pm - 11pm - "Starlight Roadshow". Admission £3, age Form 1/Year 8 upwards - Secondary School Age Only. Everyone Welcome.

THIRD WORLD RUN:
The 17th Annual Third World Run will take place on Sunday 18th May at 3pm in Ormeau Park. The benefiting agencies are Trocaire, Christian Aid, Concern and Oxfam. Entry forms are available in Leisure Centres, Libraries, and from the Agencies. The proceeds will be used for the Agencies' work in Iraq.

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 11th May:
Senior Football: Attical v Downpatrick at Attical, 1.30pm
Reserve Football: Downpatrick v Tullylish at PTR, 5.30pm
Ladies Football: Downpatrick v Bredagh at PTR, 7pm
U12 Football: Carryduff v Downpatrick at Carryduff, 3pm
WEDNESDAY 14th MAY: U14 Football: Downpatrick v Bryansford at PTR, 7.30pm
FRIDAY 16th MAY: Senior Football: Downpatrick v Ballymartin at PTR, 7.30pm
SUNDAY 18th MAY: Reserve Football: Warrenpoint v Downpatrick at Warrenpoint, 5.30pm
EXECUTIVE MEETING: Wednesday 14th May at 7.30pm
CLUBHOUSE: Sunday Night - "Once Bitten"
LOTTO: Winning Numbers - 1, 22, 24, 28. Jackpot not won. 10 match 3 winners £10 each.




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

DIOCESAN VOCATION VIGIL:
Will take place in St. Malachy's College, Antrim Road, Belfast on Tuesday 13th May from 8pm to 10pm. The evening will consist of music, prayer, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, whatever age! Car parking will be attended. Come along for an hour or two. Refreshments provided.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES:
If you have recently moved to the Parish and would like to give via Offertory Envelopes, or live in the Parish and do not have envelopes and would like some please contact the Parish Office at 028 44612084 or email us at ppstpatricksdown@aol.com

GIFT AID:
If you have Offertory Envelopes and are a tax payer why not increase the amount you donate to the Parish by signing a Gift Aid form. For more information contact the Parish Office at 028 44612443 or email ppstpatricksdown@aol.com

COUNTY DOWN DISABLED SOCIETY:
Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 16th- 21st July. 5 nights full board at Hotel Alba, Day flights, Full time representative. All in price £395. For details, contact Rosemary at 44614268.

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.



INVESTING FOR HEALTH PROJECT:
Get active with Ricky Whittington - Boxercise at RGU Clubrooms every Wednesday from 7.30pm - 8.30pm. Admission £2.50. Further details available from Jenny or Maggie Tel: 02844838972

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