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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
Christ The King
Psalter Week 4 ,Year B
Missal Pages 366 - 369
Sunday 23rd November 2003

COLLECTION WK 3: Offertory £2130, Loose Plate £816, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £3,129

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon: 23/24Th November: Fr. F. Glavin Tel: 44613203028
Tues/Sat: 25/29th November: Fr. P. Sheehan Tel: 02844613430
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED:Hilda Gracey, Elizabeth Lavery,
MONTH'S MIND: Lily Beqqada,
ANNIVERSARIES: Eileen McCormick, Maurice Burns, Kathleen Barry,Philomena O'Hare, Richard Quinn, Michael Quinn, Betty Gwyther, Sammy Mason, Sarah Rafferty, Elsie Lowry, Malachy Carson, Margaret Trainor, Elizabeth Major, Rose Higgins, Patrick Stratton, Martin McGreevy, Anne Jamison, Rosina Burns, Brigid Kearney, Claire McCashin, Patrick McKeown, Mae Blaney, Desmond Murphy, Harry McCurry, William & John Vance, Thomas Morgan, Oliver McKeever, William Smyth, Joseph Hall, Kitty O'Donnell, Madeline Rogan, Elizabeth Maguire, Maureen Maguire,

BAPTISMS: Amelia McKeown-Lunt, Lucy McKeown-Lunt,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

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.

ATTACKS ON THE ELDERLY:
Due to the prevalence of attacks on the elderly in recent years, we would appeal to parishioners to be watchful and caring for them

MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH:
Will be recited each weekday morning during Advent in St. Patrick's Church, commencing December 1st.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
Senior Citizens Christmas Party in Abbey Lodge on Sunday 7th December, meal at 3pm.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Calendars will be on Sale at Church Doors Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November. Please support us.
FAMILY MINISTRY:
Christmas Can Kill You: Surviving (and enjoying!) a Family Christmas on Sunday 30th November in St. Patrick's Church (room below the church) at 3pm.

DAY OF RECOLLECTION:
For Ministers of the Eucharist and Ministers of the Word in the Convent of Mercy on Saturday 13th December from 2pm - 5pm, conducted by Charlie Cross C.P. A full attendance will be very much appreciated. "Time with the Lord is time well spent".

ST. PATRICK'S CHORAL SOCIETY:
Pre- Christmas Concert on Saturday 29th November at 7.45pm. Admission Adults £7.50, Children £4, includes Christmas Fayre. Tickets available at St. Patrick's Heritage Centre or pay at the door on the night.

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.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Present Kate Purcell in Concert with Tommy Fleming in The Great Hall, Downshire Hospital on Tuesday 2nd December at 8.15pm sharp. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £15 each (includes a glass of wine). Tickets available from Hanlon's Music Store and S. Burns @ 02844613096

OXFAM:
Are currently recruiting volunteers. If you can spare a few hours 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.

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.
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






DIOCESAN FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Some families have not yet received the letter of explanation from the Bishop and others have not yet been visited by volunteers with pledge cards. For those who wish to take part in the campaign there are letters and pledge cards at the back of the Church. Once completed, pledge cards should be returned in the envelope to the Parochial House. Donations can be made by direct debit or by gift. For those who pay income tax it is important to sign and tick the part for gift aid.
We also need volunteers for the following areas to distribute the Diocesan Pledge Cards. If you can spare a few hours over the next few weeks please contact the parish at 02844612443/02844612084: Arkle Park, Ardmore Avenue, Brackenridge, Braeside Avenue, Braeside Drive, Corbally Road, Croob Close, Dillon Road, Demense Link, Dunleath Park, Marshallstown, Market Street, St. Patrick's Avenue, St. Patrick's Drive, Tobarburr Park, Racecourse Road, Racecourse Close, Cathedral Park, Cathedral View, Spelga Close,

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS ON MONDAY NIGHT IN ST. COLMCILLE'S AT 7.30pm.
Executive Meeting: First Meeting of the new Executive on Thursday night at 7.30pm.
Set Dancing: Tuesday 7pm - 9pm.
Line Dancing: Thursday 8.30pm - 10.30pm
Clubhouse Entertainment:Sunday Night - "Linda Gawley".
Christmas Whist: Wednesday 26th November. Good prizes, supper served.
Lotto: Winning Numbers: 5, 9, 22, 28. Jackpot not won. 3 match 3 winners share £100. This week's Jackpot £2200.

ELECTIONS TO NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY:
Will take place on Monday 26th November. Polling takes place from 7am to 10pm on that day. In order to vote, you are required to produce a form of photographic identification. The acceptable forms of identification are: an Electoral Identity Card, Full Driving Licence, Provisional Driving Licence, British or Irish Passport and or a Translink Smart Card. Failure to have any one of these identity documents means that you cannot vote.

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