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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
6th Sunday in Paschal Time
Psalter Week 2 , Year B
Missal Pages 232 - 235
Sunday 25th May 2003

COLLECTION WK:29 Offertory £1911 Loose Plate £824, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,918

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 25/26th May: Fr. D. Watt Tel: 028 44615871
Tues/Sat 27/31 May: Fr. F. Glavin Tel: 028 44613203
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED: Johnny McGarry (Legamaddy). Willie Bogues,
ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. M. Teresa, Barney & Vinney Caher, Teresa McMullan, Mary Doran, Frankie Burke, Eleanor Stevens, Bridget McAvera, Florence Galbraith, Vincent McIlwrath, Malachy Cunningham, Patrick J. Curran, Larry Hampton, Lily Connor, Daniel Quinn, Ellen Denvir, Tommy McGreevy, Cecelia Crolly, Margaret & Neville Forster, Maisie Bateson, Maureen Burns, Sarah Valentine, Amy McCoubrey, John McCoubrey, James Livingstone, Eddie McKinney,

BAPTISMS: Oran Cunningham,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

ANONYMOUS DONATION:
We wish to acknowledge, with thanks the anonymous donation of £200 to the parish last week.

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

MAY DEVOTIONS:
At 6.30pm in St. Patrick's Church today Sunday.

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

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

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP OF DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES:
Cards and associate membership forms will be available at the back of the Churches this weekend . Donations will be very welcome. The money will be used to help defray the expenses of invalid pilgrims.


BIBLE ALIVE:
June issue is available at the Repository for collection.


APOSTOLIC WORK:
Annual Display and Sale will be held on 7th & 8th June. Details later.

DOWNAPTRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Annual Street Collection will be held on Saturday, May 31st. We look forward to your continued support.

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: 28th May, 4th June, 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

LIFE CHURCH DOOR COLLECTION:
Life would like to thank all those who gave so generously to their recent collection. The amount raised was £1110.

TOBAR MHUIRE ANNUAL OPEN DAY:
Today, Sunday 25th May 2pm - 6pm. Stalls, Bouncy Castles, Music by Brier. All the usual Family Fun.

AUGHLISNAFIN CEMETERY DEVOTIONS:
Will be held on Sunday 22nd June 2003 at 3pm

ACTIVITY AGEING:
Movement to music and armchair aerobics 7.30pm - 8.30pm at Room 4, Ballymote Centre. For details contact Maggie or Jenny at 44838972

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
During the quarter ended 3rd April 2003 we have distributed a total of £25,720 to a number of projects in developing countries. Some of the projects included restoration of water supply to a school in Zambia £1000, Provision of housing units Uganda £2000, reconstruction of medical centre in Angola £2,500 employment generation measures in Ethiopia £1000, school/clinic in Kenya £4,500, Aids Clinic/Hospice Rep.of S. Africa £3000. Your continued support allows us to support these projects and many more. Thank you.

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.

VIGIL TO MELLERAY GROTTO:Departing Friday 6th June from Church Car Park at 2.30pm. Returning Saturday 7th June at 3.30pm approx. For full details and booking contact Divine Mercy Centre at 44617771.
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

CAR BOOT SALE:
In The Avenue Bar car park on Saturday 1st June. Cost £5 per car. 30 places available. To reserve your place contact 028 44617609. Proceeds to Naiscoil Dhun Padraig ( Irish Language Playgroup)

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 25th May:
Minor Football Championship - Downpatrick v St. Colman's at Tullylish, 2pm.
U/14 Football: Rostrevor v Downpatrick at Rostrevor, 3pm
Monday 26th May: Senior Football - Drumgath v Downpatrick at Drumgath, 7.30pm
Monday 2nd June: Reserve Football: Downpatrick v Mayobridge at PTR, 7.30pm (this is a re-fixture from this Sunday) U/12 match off this Sunday.
Clubhouse Entertainment: Sunday night - "Breakaway"
LOTTO: Winning numbers: 4, 14, 15, 16. Jackpot not won. 8 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £2000.
All Gaelic County Championship matches televised live will be shown on the big screen in the clubhouse. Come along and enjoy the Craic!

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.

MORE POWER TO YOUR ELBOW:
(if you're an instrumentalist) or Music and the (He) art of Praying. Come and use your music to worship with Joy, and your Joy to worship with music. Especially for people in Music Ministries in parishes. Led by folk group members. Bring instruments. Booking required. Contact Margaret Heatley, St. Clement's, 722 Antrim Road, Belfast tel: 02890776500.

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