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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
MISSION SUNDAY
Psalter Week 5 ,Year
Missal Pages
Sunday 19 th October 2003

COLLECTION WK:50 Offertory £1930, Loose Plate £757, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,870

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon:19/20th October: Fr. P. Sheehan Tel: 02844613430
Tues/Sat: 21/25th October: 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: Colette McManus, David McGrath,
MONTHS MIND: Gerard Smyth, Mary (May) Byrne,
ANNIVERSARIES: John Doris, Rose Caldwell, Bridie Kelly, John Kelly Snr, John Kelly Jnr, Miriam Kelly, Michael Kelly, John McAuley, Danny O'Flynn, William & Jane Reynolds, Mary Doyle, Robert Major, Catherine Fitzpatrick, Paddy Kelly, William Kelly, Bridie Courtney, John Courtney, Gabriel & Norma Morgan, Annie Feenan, Sarah Blaney, Bernard Bogues, Patrick Campbell, Patrick Vint, Annie Campbell, Mary Elizabeth Hanna, John & Martha McKinney, Edward Cunningham,

BAPTISMS: Niamh Murray,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

DIOCESAN MISSION:
In St. Patrick's Church, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 20, 21st & 22nd at 7.30pm. details on back page.

ST. COLMCILLE'S CHURCH:
Please note: There will not be any Mass in St. Colmcille's on Monday 20th October, because of the Parish Mission.

MISSION SUNDAY:
The Collection for the Propagation of the Faith is being taken up today. "Mission Sunday is important in the life of the Church. Mission Sunday cannot be left to a group of "specialists". It is a matter for all Christians, dioceses, parishes, Church institutions and associations to pray for and encourage offerings for the missions". (Pope John Paul II). Please be as generous as possible in the Propagation of the Faith Collection, which will be sent in its entirety to the Missions.

OCTOBER DEVOTIONS:
In St. Patrick's at 6.30pm today (Sunday).

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Every Saturday in St. Patrick's Church from 12 noon to 1pm.
DIOCESAN FUNDRAISING SCHEME:
There will be a meeting of volunteers in St. Michael's Centre on Wednesday evening at 8.30pm. We are grateful to those who have come to the previous meeting and would be grateful if more parishioners would come forward.

NAISCOIL DUN PADRAIG:
A collection for the Irish Language Nursery School will be held outside all Churches in the Parish next weekend.

DOWNPATRICK BEAVER SCOUTS:
On Monday Nights in The Scout Hall, Thomas Russell Park from 7pm - 8pm. Come and join us and learn through fun and enjoyment.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBANUS:
Will be collecting used spectacles in all churches in the parish on Sunday 26th October to help Vision World in their work. Please support this worthy cause.

CHARITY EVENING:
In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. In Slaney Inn, Raholp, admission £4, includes light supper. Dancing 9pm - 1am.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES:
The Offertory Envelopes are now ready for distribution. They can be collected from the Parochial House Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 3.30pm, or contact Mary at 44612443

WAR ON WANT:
Require volunteers for the shop in Scotch Street. Interested? Then call and see us in the shop.

TRIP TO KNOCK:
For the Beatification of Mother Teresa, 25/26th October. Full details available from Kate at 02844839897.

THE FAR EAST MAGAZINE:
Is the Magazine of the Missionary Society of St. Columban. Its aim is to promote an awareness of the missionary dimension of the Church. There are 8 issues each year for a small charge of just £5. Becoming a subscriber is easy - and is a practical way to help the missions. For a sample copy and any further information, contact Frank O'Connor at 02844615262.

PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
Fund-raising Concert - Halloween Night - 31st October - SEE BACK OF BULLETIN.
MUSIC SECTION:
Wednesday Evenings: Guitar Tuition: 7pm - 10pm
Thursday Evenings: Learn to play the Bodhran and Violin
DISCO: On Saturday 1st November, 8 - 11pm. Age form 1 upwards. Admission £3. everyone welcome.

PRECIOUS LIFE:
Annual Life Chain: - Precious Life will hold their Annual Life Chain at Belfast City Hall on Saturday 25th October from 1pm - 2pm. This years event will be "Celebrating the Gift of Life". If you would like to attend or would like more information contact 028 90278484
DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP - UPDATE:
The Downpatrick Third World Group wish to express, once again their sincere appreciation for the generous support shown by the people and members of the business community in Downpatrick and surrounding areas during the past year. The Group is pleased to report that £49,176 was distributed either directly or indirectly, e.g. via Trocaire, Concern, War on Want etc. or directly to individuals and groups, who are known to have dedicated their lives to the relief of poverty/starvation and the care of the sick and dying throughout the world.
For your information, our Annual Financial Report, which gives a detailed picture of our activities is on display in all the Churches of the Parish. Please take a few moments to glance at it. Anyone interested in helping the poor and marginalized, in under-developed countries of the World, are most welcome to join our group, which meets at 8pm on the first Wednesday of each month in the room below St. Patrick's Church.

ENRICH YOUR MARRIAGE:
Marriage Encounter Weekend is a weekend away (Friday 8pm - Sunday 5pm) for married couples of all ages with a good relationship. Spouses explore, in complete privacy, how to grow to a deeper mutual understanding. For details about the next weekend which takes place 28th - 30th November, contact 02890626503

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Senior Football - Sunday 19th October -Div 2 Playoff , Downpatrick v Saval at Castlewellan, 4.30pm.
Entertainment - Sunday night - Dancing to "Savanna"
Set Dancing every Tuesday Night 7.30pm - 9pm. Admission £2 (includes light supper).
LOTTO: Winning numbers - 10, 11, 15, 17, Jackpot not won. 11 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £1700.
RGU Clubgear, Tracksuits, Polos, Rugby Shirts on sale at 8pm on Friday 24th October in the Clubrooms. Orders can also be taken.

PRESENTATION TO FORMER CURATES:
A presentation to Fr. McDermott and Fr. McCallum will take place in the Patrician Youth Club on Wednesday 5th November. All parishioners are welcome.

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