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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Psalter Week 3 ,Year B
Missal Pages 363-366
Sunday 16th November 2003

COLLECTION WK:2 Offertory £3024, Loose Plate £794, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £4001

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon: 16/17th November Fr. P. Sheehan Tel: 02844613430
Tues/Sat: 18/22nd November Fr. G. McLaverty Tel: 02844615206
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED:Marita Campbell,Monica Slavin, Mina Gracey, James King,
MONTHS MIND: David McGrath, Colette McManus,
ANNIVERSARIES: Patrick Reid, Joseph B. Laverty, Patrick Drummy, Isabel Galbraith, Peggy McCavera, Michael O'Reilly Snr, Patrick Hanna,William Fitzpatrick, James Laverty, Gerald Laverty, Edward Hampton,Mary McCreanor, Bernard Cunningham, Jim Walsh, Teresa & Paul Magee, Jo-Ann Jenson, David Ellesmere, Thomas Ellesmere, Pat McMullan, Pat McArdle, Michael O'Reilly, Jimmy Rooney, Noreen Doyle, Irene Doyle, Claire Hayes, Margaret Hayes, John Fitzsimons, Raymond McCartan, Jim Reynolds, Hugh Millar, Sean Duggan,

BAPTISMS: Alisha Kennedy, Conor Norney-McGrath, Anna Keenan,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

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

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

ST. JOSEPH'S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY:
Meeting in St. Michael's Parish Centre on 19th November at 8pm. New members always welcome.

DIOCESAN FUND RAISING SCHEME:
See back of bulletin.

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

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.

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.

OXFAM:
Are currently recruiting volunteers. If you can spare a few hour each week, please contact us at 02844613731 or call into the shop in Market Street.

MARIE CURIE SHOP:
Would welcome donations of ladies and gents clothing for their shop in Market Street, Downpatrick. All donations are welcome.

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.

YOUTH 2000 RETREAT:
In St. Patrick's Grammar School, Downpatrick from 21st - 23rd November, 16 - 35 yr olds welcome. Donation only. Bring a sleeping bag. Further details available from Ruaidhri @ 07754724267 or Eithne @ 02890289530

LEGION OF MARY:
The Legion of Mary, with heartfelt gratitude would like to thank all the very generous people who responded to the collection on 1st November to help the homeless and needy. The total amount collected was £1,102. We thank all those who gave their time to help us.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC:
St. Mary's High School presents "The Sound Of Music" in The Great Hall, Downshire Hospital, on Thursday 27th & Friday 28th November at 7.30pm and Sunday 30th November at 3pm. Admission, Adults £5, Children/O.A.P £3. Tickets available from the School Office.

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 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:
Monday 17th November - Annual General Meeting in Clubrooms, 7pm
Set Dancing: every Tuesday night at 7pm and Line Dancing at 8.45, Yoga at 7pm on Thursdays.
Scor Na nOg in the Clubrooms on Friday 21st November at 7.30pm
Christmas Whist in Clubrooms on Wednesday 26th November
Clubhouse Entertainment: Sunday Night - Billy Connolly Tribute Show.
Annual Presentation of Awards on Saturday 29th November
Lotto: Winning Numbers - 2, 3, 13, 24, Jackpot not won. 3 match 3 winners share £100. This week's Jackpot £2100.

ELECTIONS TO THE NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY:
Will take place on 26th November 2003. If anybody has taken ill since Thursday 6th November, it is still possible to obtain a late postal vote. Applications can be obtained from the Electoral Office in Banbridge, Tel: 02840662857, the closing date is November 18th. In order to vote on 26th November, you require one of the prescribed forms of photographic identification such as, an Electoral Identity Card, British or Irish Passport, Full Driving Licence, or a Translink Smart Card Pass. The closing date for applying for an Electoral Identity Card is Monday 17th November.
















DIOCESAN FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

CAN YOU HELP?

We need volunteers for the following areas to distribute the Diocesan Pledge Cards. If you cane spare a few hours over the next few weeks please contact the parish at 02844612443/02844612084


Arkle Park, Benderg Avenue, Ardmore Avenue, Brackenridge, Bullseye Park, Braeside Avenue, Braeside Drive, Clinton's Park, Corbally Road, Croob Close, Dillon Road, Demense Link, Drumlin Park, Drumreagh Park, Dunleath Park, Edward Street, Marian Park, Marshallstown, Market Street, Orchard Gardens, Orchard Way, Pemberton Park, Quoile Park, Rathkeltair Park, Rathkeltair Road, Rathdune Grove, St. Patrick's Avenue, St. Patrick's Drive, Tobarburr Park, Racecourse Road, Kingsfield Avenue, Cathedral Park, Cathedral View, Spelga Close,

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