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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
25th Sunday Of The Year
Psalter Week 1 ,Year B
Missal Pages 327 - 330
Sunday 21st September 2003

COLLECTION WK:46 Offertory £2054, Loose Plate £805, Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £3,042

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Sat 21st/27th September: Fr. Patrick Sheehan Tel: 02844613430
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED: Patricia McGrady (Saul), Gerard Smyth, Mary (May) Byrne, Brigid Coyle,
ANNIVERSARIES: Maureen Maguire, Anna Mooney, Patrick & Terence McCarthy, Maimie Savage, Hugh McGreevy, Bertha Cleland, Mary Quinn, James Blaney, Elizabeth Maguire, Hugh & Mary Magorrian, Allen Feenan, James Quinn, John English, Brian Hanna, Willie & Vera Hanna, George & Martha Hanna, Mary & Albert Leathem, Louise Pearring, Lucy & Gerald Redmond, John Creamer, Thomas Early, Wlizabeth & Patrick Early, Colette Skeehan, Jack Skeehan,

BAPTISMS: PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

SEPTEMBER COLLECTION:
Will be taken up this weekend.

GRASS CUTTING AT KILLOUGH ROAD CEMETERY:
Will take place this coming week. All those who wish to cover graves should do so.

LEGION OF MARY:
Have you got any spare time? Why not share some of it with the lonely in the homes and hospitals by joining the Legion of Mary. For further details contact 02844616867/02844615262

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

LA SALLIAN PRAYER GROUP:
Meet each Thursday at 7.30pm in the Chapel of the De La Salle Brother's House, Stream Street, for one hour. During the hour there is Exposition, Recitation of the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet, short readings and prayers are said for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The meeting concludes with Acts of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. New members are always welcome.



KILLOUGH ROAD CEMETERY:
There are areas at the Cemetery for the disposal of rubbish: the dump, the skip and behind the screen in the left hand corner of the Cemetery. Please place rubbish in one of these areas. DO NOT DUMP RUBBISH AT THE GATES OR IN ANY OTHER UNAUTHORISED AREA OF THE CEMETERY.

ACCORD PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES:
Accord are holding Pre-Marriage Courses on the following dates: Saturday,11th October, 22nd November, 6th December. Places are limited, it is advisable to book early.

FUNDRAISING EVENT: PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE PRESENTS "LEGENDS ON TOUR"
See back of bulletin for further details.

ANNUAL CHURCH DOOR COLLECTION FOR THE PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE WILL BE TAKEN UP NEXT WEEKEND. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL YOUTH CENTRE.

ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK:
On Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October. Bus will leave Downpatrick Bus Depot at 8am via Murphy's Shop, Killyleagh at 8.15am, Shrigley at 9.30am, Crossgar at 8.45am and Annacloy Crossroads at 9am. To book a place contact Margaret at 02844828312 or Marie at 44821176 after 6pm during week and anytime at weekends.

APOSTOLIC WORK:
The meetings of the Apostolic Work Group in the parish will commence on Tuesday 23dr September in St. Michael's Parish Centre at 7.30pm. New Members are always welcome - to help us carry on our work for the missions.

DOWNPATRICK NURSES LOURDES PILGRIMAGE:
Annual Church Door Collection raised £1,120.84 Sincere Thanks to all who generously contributed and also thanks to the collectors who gave their valuable time.

BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE:
A Team from the Blood Transfusion team will hold donation sessions at Down Parish Hall, Church Street, Downpatrick on Monday 6th October from 2.30pm - 4pm & 5.30pm - 8pm. In order to maintain our vital supply of blood to our hospitals, the Blood Transfusion Service need the support not only of existing donors but also new donors. Please come along it could save a life!

INTO THE DEEP:
A Mass for young people will be held in St. Malachy's Church, Alfred Street, Belfast on October 5th at 3pm. The main celebrant will be Bishop Donal McKeown. Music by the Down & Connor Folk Group with faith stories from several young people. Light refreshments available after. All Welcome.

THE NON-SUBSCRIBING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF IRELAND:
Installation of the Rev. A.D.G. Steers M.A., B.D., M.Phil. at the First Presbyterian Church, Downpatrick on Saturday 27th September at 3pm. Everyone Welcome.


SILENT RETREAT:
Five Day Silent Retreat in Dromantine Centre, Newry, 13th - 19th October given by Fr. K. Byrne P.P., Carlow. Single room ensuite accommodation. Scripture Teaching and insight. Silent Reflection and Adoration. A life changing Spiritual growth ecperience. Discover the Living God. Open to the baptised and non-baptised. For detailed brochure contact Hugh & Anna Donnelly, Tel: 02830830904.

JOBCLUB:
Can find you a job! Over 65 per cent of our clients have found employment. You receive free: travel, childcare and interview costs. Interested? Contact Declan at 02844616438, or email Declan@oboyletraining.com or visit www.oboyletraining.com

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Sunday 21st September:
Intermediate Hurling Championship, Portaferry v Liatroim, 1pm
Ladies Football Championship: Downpatrick v Glenn (Derry), 2.30pm
Junior Hurling Championship: Ballela v Ballygalget, 4pm
All above games at Pairc an Thomas Ruiseil.
Wednesday 24th September: Whist Drive in Clubhouse.
Saturday 27th September: - Our Senior Footballers play in the Kilmacud -Crokes 7 aside competition in Dublin.
LOTTO: Winning numbers - 11, 13, 14, 21. Jackpot not won. 11 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £3700
RGU will be holding a number of events to commemorate our founder Thomas Russell,
Including A Lecture on the Life of Thomas Russell on October 3rd, And Irish Night in The Clubrooms on Saturday 4th October. More details next week.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES:
We are currently updating our records for the new collection year which begins in November. If you have recently moved to the parish and require envelopes or live in the parish and do not have envelopes but would like some, please contact 02844612084 or email ppstpatricksdown@aol.com If you already have Offertory Envelopes and have changed address during the year please notify us in your next envelope.

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Parish Office, Parochial House, 54 St. Patrick's Ave, Downpatrick, Co. Down, N. Ireland BT30 6DN

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