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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
The Dedication of The Lateran Basilica
Psalter Week 2 ,Year B
Missal Pages 359 - 362
Sunday 9th November 2003

COLLECTION WK:1 Offertory £2,248, Loose Plate £611, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £3,042

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sat/Tues:8/11th November: Fr. G. McLaverty Tel: 02844615206
Wed/Thurs:12/13th November: Fr. P. Sheehan Tel: 02844613430
Fri/Sat: 14/15th November: Canon B. Murray Tel: 02844612443
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED: Maureen Magee (Ardglass), Ernie McLaughlin,
ANNIVERSARIES:Mary Blythe, Jim Blythe, Brian Blythe, John McKeating, Thomas Savage,Sarah Savage, Paul Molloy, Sally & Leonard McLoughlin, Mary & Eileen Halpin, Kathleen Laverty, Mary Curran, Aloyious Curran, George Galbraith, Kitty Teggart, Sadie Marriot, Mary Ellen Kelly, Daniel Gilmore, James & Susan Mageean, Kathleen McAuley, Joe McAuley, Thomas & Margaret McLaughlin, John Maguire, Patrick McCavera, Marie Miligan, Gerry Rice, Kathleen Curran, Brian Quinn, Michael Hamil, Patrick Kinsella, Rosaleen McAlister, Kathleen McAlister,

BAPTISMS: Tyler Morrisson,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

12 NOON MASS:
The 12 Noon Mass next Sunday, 16th November will be celebrated by Archbishop Acerbi, Prelate and Chaplain of the Order of Knights of Malta. Another Archbishop and a Bishop will concelebrate with him. The Mass will be attended by members of the Order of Malta in their robes. Parishioners should note that the Mass will last longer than usual.

CONSULTATION REGARDING PARISH MASSES:
With the reduction in the number of priests in the near future, we will have to consider reducing the number of Masses. Parishioners are asked to complete the questionnaire on the back of this bulletin and return to any of the churches in the parish.

BISHOP'S COMMISSIONS:
The Collection for the Bishop's Commissions will be taken up next weekend. The Commissions include, The Commission for Justice & Peace, The Commission for Ecumenism, The Commission for Liturgy etc. Please give generously.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:
Meeting in St. Michael's Parish Centre on Monday 10th November at 8.00pm


VESPERS AT CATHEDRAL:
There will be Vespers at the Church of Ireland Cathedral at 3.30pm next Sunday. Bishop Farquhar will be present. The choir from St. Malachy's College will sing at it. All parishioners will be very welcome.

DIOCESAN FUND RAISING SCHEME:
There will be a meeting of volunteers on Wednesday evening in St. Michael's Parish Centre at 8pm. Volunteers should bring any returned pledge cards with them. We urgently need more help distributing the pledge cards. Anyone willing to help us should come along to the meeting of contact the Parochial House at 02844612443

NOVEMBER DEAD LISTS:
Are now available at the back of the Churches. Once returned, ALL the envelopes are opened and Lists placed in baskets before the altar, Mass is offered each day in November for all those mentioned. All donations are gratefully received.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Every Saturday in St. Patrick's Church from 12 noon to 1pm.

ST. PIO PRAYER GROUP:
In St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday 12th November at 7.15pm.

DOWNPATRICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH:
We wish to offer our sympathy to the Minister and Congregation of Downpatrick Presbyterian Church after the vandalism their Church has suffered and we condemn absolutely those responsible for it.

ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH CAR PARK:
Parishioners should be careful about leaving anything of value in their cars when parking them. Several cars parked in the grounds of St. Patrick's have been broken into and the contents have been stolen.

TROCAIRE - FAIR TRADE SALE:
A Fair Trade Sale of goods, crafts and food from around the world will be held in the room below St. Patrick's Church on Saturday 8th November from 7pm - 8.30pm and on Sunday 9th November from 9am - 2pm.

NAISCOIL DHUN PADRAIG:
Recent Collection amounted to £698.25 Go Raibh maith agaibh! Thank you very Much!

DOWN COMMUNITY ARTS:
Because of two sell -out performances there will be an extra perfomance of "Factory Girls" by Frank Maguinness on Saturday 15th November in St. Michael's Parish Centre. Admission £3.50, tickets are available from St. Michael's or pay at the door on the night. Adults Only.

CATHOLIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION:
Annual Mass for Deceased Teachers of Down & Connor will be celebrated in The Church of The Immaculate Conception & St. Joseph, Crossgar on Tuesday 18th November at 7.30pm. Retired teachers and relatives of deceased teachers are invited.

LA SALLE UNION:
The Annual Mass for deceased past pupils and teachers will be celebrated on Thursday, 20th November at 7.30pm in St. Patrick's Grammar School, Saul Street, Downpatrick. All welcome to attend.

CAPPELLA CAECILIANA:
In aid of the Benedictine Monks' Building Fund, Rostrevor, with Steven Hamill and Cliona Doris on Friday 21st November at 7.30pm in Clonard Monastery, Belfast. Tickets £10 are available from Clonard Monastery or pay at the door on the night.

HOLLYMOUNT CHURCH:
Invite you to their Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 15th November from 11am to 3pm at Inch Parish Church Hall. Admission: Adults £2.00, Children under 16 free. All proceeds in aid of Church Repair Fund.

ST. COLMCILLE'S YOUTH CLUB:
The Youth Club is ongoing Monday and Wednesday evenings 7pm - 10pm in Killough road Community Centre. Juniors - 7 - 11 years, 7pm - 8.30pm, and Form 1 upwards 8.30pm - 10pm. Programme includes Multi-Sports, Arts & Crafts, Cookery, Quizzes, Music and Monthly Trips, admission 50p. For further information call into Ballyvange Hall on Monday or Wednesday evenings or contact 02844615488.
PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
Music:
Wednesday 7pm - 10pm Guitar Tuition for beginners & experienced players
Thursday 7pm - 9pm Learn to play the Bodhran and Violin.
DISCO DATES:
Saturday 15th November 7pm - 9pm Junior Disco
Saturday 29th November 8pm - 11pm Teenage Disco with Starlight Roadshow.
Primary Provision: Afterschool Programme on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon 3pm - 5pm, Activities include Arts & Crafts, Multi-Sports and I.T.
For full details on our extensive programme contact Y. Maguire at 02844615488

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 9th November: Reserve Football - Downpatrick v An Riocht, 1.30pm
Clubhouse Entertainment: Set Dancing on Tuesday Nights at 7.30pm, Line Dancing & Yoga on Thursday Nights. This Sunday Night dance to "Breakaway". "Billy Connolly" Tribute show on Sunday 16th November. Tickets £7.
Christmas Whist: Wednesday 26th November.
LOTTO: Winning Numbers - 5, 9, 23, 26. Jackpot not won. 5 match 3 winners share £100. This weeks jackpot £2000.

 

REDUCTION IN PARISH MASSES

In the likely event of a reduction of the number of priests in Downpatrick parish from five to four, there will also need to be a reduction in the number of Sunday masses. Deciding how to reduce the number of masses in the parish will not be an easy decision. Ultimately it will be the responsibility of the Parish Priest and the Bishop, having first consulted with the parishioners, the Parish Pastoral Council and the curates. The various spiritual needs of the parish will also need to be taken into account.

As a first step in this consultation you are invited to complete the short questionnaire below and return it at next Sunday's masses or to any of the parochial houses.

THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL.

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Circle appropriately.

1. What age group are you? Under 21............. 21-40 .............41-65................. 65+

2. Are you a parishioner of Downpatrick parish? Yes .........No

3. Do you understand why Sunday masses need to be reduced? Yes......... No

4. Which parish mass do you usually attend?

St Patrick's St Colmcille's St Brigid's St Malachy's
6.30 pm........... 6.30 pm.......... 6.30 pm
8.00 am........... 9.00 am ..........10.00 am .....10.30am
10.00 am........ 11.00 am
12.00 noon
5.00 pm

5. Which THREE MASSES might the Parish Priest consider 'dropping'?

St Patrick's St Colmcille's St Brigid's St Malachy's
6.30 pm .........6.30 pm..........6.30 pm
8.00 am .........9.00 am ..........10.00 am .....10.30am
10.00 am........ 11.00 am
12.00 noon
5.00 pm

6. Any comments

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