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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
1st Sunday of Advent
Psalter Week 1 ,Year C
Missal Pages 370 - 373
Sunday 30th November 2003

COLLECTION WK 4: Offertory £2343, Loose Plate £743, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £3,269

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon: 29/30the December: Canon B. Murray Tel: 02844612443
Tues/Sat: 1/6th December: 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: Gerry McCullough,
MONTH'S MIND: Ernie McLaughlin, Arthur Rooney,
ANNIVERSARIES:Joseph McGuigan, Michael Cunningham, James Cunningham, John Rogan, Anne Kelly, Emma Harte, Bernard McMullan, Patrick Somers, Winifred Quinn, Harry Quinn, Owen Laverty, Mary Kinsella, Seamus Shiels, Denis Halpin, Mary & Hugh Rice, Matthew McGeown, Mary & Joseph Martin, Joan Casey, Anthony McLoughlin, Ronnie Mageean, Elizabeth Hazard, David Williams, Sadie Savage, Hugh Marner, Margaret McCartan, Maura Teggart, Maura MacAlister, Margaret Fealty, Paddy Hillsden, Gretta Smith, Marie Connolly, Joe McGuigan,

BAPTISMS: Charleigh Engelen, Joshua Peters,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

FIRST FRIDAY:
Masses & Confessions at usual times. Sick visitation as normal.

MONTHLY STIPEND:
For the priests of the parish will be taken up next weekend.

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

ST. JOSEPH'S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY:
Invite you to join them in prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life during Exposition on Saturday 6th December from 12 noon - 1pm, and on the 1st Saturday of each month thereafter.

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



HOLY DAY:
Monday, 8th December is a Holy Day of Obligation, Mass times are as follows: Vigil Mass on 7th December for the Holy Day : 6.30pm in St. Patrick's, St. Brigid's and St. Colmcille's. Masses on Monday: St. Patrick's, 8am, 10am & 7.30pm, St. Brigid's 10am, St. Colmcille's 9am & 11am,7.30pm, St. Malachy's 7.30pm

PTAA:
Monthly meeting on Tuesday night in St. Michael's Parish Centre after 7.30pm Mass in St. Patrick's

MASS IN IRISH:
In St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday 3rd December at 7.30pm.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
Senior Citizens Christmas Party in Abbey Lodge on Sunday 7th December, meal at 3pm. Anyone who would like to attend and who has not got a ticket, please contact 02844614194

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

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Calendars will be on Sale at Church Doors Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November. Please support us.

CANCER RESEARCH NI DOWNPATRICK BRANCH:
Are holding a Night at The Races in the Avenue Bar, Downpatrick on Saturday 29th November at 8.30pm. All proceeds to cancer Research.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Will meet on Wednesday 3rd December at 8pm in the room below St. Patrick's Church. New members always welcome.

ST. BRIGID'S PRIMARY SCHOOL:
The Parent Association of St. Brigid's Primary School invite you to a Night at The Races in RGU on December 5th at 8pm. Music by "Reasons". Everyone Welcome.

APOSTOLIC WORK:
Will hold their Annual Christmas Sale in St. Michael's Parish Centre on 9th December at 6.30pm. Cakes, Knitted Goods, Tombola and Christmas Draw. Please give Generously to the Missions.

DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL:
Presents "Oliver Twist" in the school Gymnasium on Wednesday 10th December and Thursday 11th December . Curtain rises at 7.30pm. Pay at the door.


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. -Assistant to the Provincial at Mount Argus & native of Dunsford. A full attendance will be very much appreciated. "Time with the Lord is time well spent".

DIOCESAN FUNDRAISING SCHEME:
A meeting of the volunteers who are helping with the Fund will be held in St. Michael's Parish Centre on Wednesday 3rd December at 8pm. We would like as many people as possible to come to report progress. We are hoping to wind it up soon and we would like all those who wish to make a donation to do so as soon as possible.

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

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

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY:
The Down District AGM & Launch of Outreach Service in St. Patrick's Centre, Downpatrick at 7.30pm on Thursday 4th December. Speaker will be David Craig (registry of elderly care). Further information available from Elaine Quinn Tel: 02844613489

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Clubhouse Entertainment: Sunday Night - Anthony McKenna.
LOTTO: Winning Numbers - 17, 19, 24, 25. Jackpot not won. 4 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £2300.
Set Dancing: Tuesday 7pm - 9pm.
Line Dancing: Thursday 8.30pm - 10.30pm

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