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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
4th Sunday of The Year
Psalter Week 4,Year C
Missal Pages 89 - 93
Sunday 1st February 2004

COLLECTION WK 13: Offertory £2265, Loose Plate£664,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,112

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon:1/2nd February Fr. G. McLaverty Tel: 02844615206
Tues/Sat: 3/7th February Canon B. Murray Tel: 02844612443
Parish Office Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 1pm & 6.15 -7.15pm Tel: 028 44612084

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
RECENTLY DECEASED:Miriam Jenkins,Susan Kearney, Rebecca Magill (Ballycruttle),
MONTHS MIND: William Denvir,
ANNIVERSARIES: Jack Fitzsimons, Willie Byrne,Alice & John McCartan, Thomas McLaughlin, Georgina McAllister, Alice McAllister, Malachy Craig, Patrick McVeigh, Joseph Smith, James O'Hanlon, Josephine Hanna, Mary Woods, Kathleen Quinn, Minnie Cunningham, Elizabeth & Edward Brannigan, Patrick Fee, Mary Jones, Charles Keown, Thomas Kelly, Eileen Walsh, Margaret Fisher, Susan Kearney, Margaret McCavera, Harry Kelly, Hamilton Family, Jim Lavery, John Lavery, Edward O'Neill, James McDaid, Hugh O'Hare, Sarah Kelly,

BAPTISMS: Joe McDonald, Ethan Cunliffe,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

FIRST FRIDAY:
Masses & confessions at usual times, except for St. Brigid's when Mass will be at 9.30am on Monday. Sick Visitation as usual.

DEVOTIONS:
In St. Patrick's Church, today, Sunday at 6.30pm

MONTHLY STIPEND:
For the Priests of the Parish will be taken up this weekend.

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

ST. PAULS SUNDAY MISSALS & DIOCESAN DIRECTORIES:
Are now on sale in the Repository.

CANDLEMAS:
Monday, 2nd February, is the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord and is Candlemas Day. Anyone who wishes to have candles blessed should leave them in the Sacristy before Mass.




PIONEER MASS:
In St. Patrick's Church on Tuesday 3rd February at 7.30pm. Followed by meeting in St. Michael's Parish Centre at 8pm.

MASS IN IRISH:
In St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday 4th February 2004 at 7.30pm.

FR. WATT:
Recently retired from the Parish. A number of parishioners have suggested making a presentation to him at a date in the future. Donations for a presentation may be left at the Repository, Parochial House or placed in an envelope and put into the collection bags on Sunday.

ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL:
Invite Parents and P7 pupils to an Open night on Tuesday 3rd February in the School from 7pm - 9pm. The principals address will be at 7pm in the school gym.

CHANGE OF MASS TIMES IN PARISH:
The New Sunday Mass times are now in place. The new times are as follows:
St. Patrick's: 6.30pm, 9am, 10.00am, 12 Noon.
St. Colmcille's: 6.30pm & 11am
St. Brigid's: 6.30pm
St. Malachy's: 10.30am

1000 CLUB:
Winners for 31st January 2004:
268/£100: Conor Boon c/o Brendan Tweedie,
320/£20: Kathleen O'Hare, Scotch Street,
223/£20: Ivor McCartan, c/o Kevin O'Hare
479/£20: Martina Brannigan, c/o Betty Smyth
471/£20: Vincent Braniff, Clinton's Park
Promoter: Mary Tweedie.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Will have St. Brigid's Crosses on sale in all Churches in the Parish this weekend. Minimum donation £1. Please support us.

BINGO IN PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
Is on every Friday Night at 9pm. The numbers attending the Bingo have been falling in recent years, so that at present it is running at a loss. In order to make sure that the Bingo can continue, we appeal to parishioners to support it. A bus has been organised to collect people and bring them to bingo, further details from Hilary Burns, Tel:44614147


9am MASS:
A bus will leave Ballymote Centre at 8.30am each Sunday morning starting from 1st February for 9am Mass in St. Patrick's Church. Cost £1. Further information available from "Vincents" Tel: 02844619144

TRIP TO KNOCK:
On Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th February 2004. £20 for the bus, E42 for evening meal, B&B & lunch. Full details available from Kate at 02844839897

PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE:
A One Day Pre-Marriage Course will be held at Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar on Sunday 18th April 2004. Application forms are available from the Secretary at 02844830242.

IRISH DANCING CLASSES:
Are held in The Scout Hall, Thomas Russell Park, on Tuesday Nights from 5.15pm - 8.15pm. Anyone wishing to join the class should meet the teacher at the hall.

CROSSGAR PRAYER GROUP:
Invite you to join them on a pilgrimage to Medjugore from April 28th to May 5th, cost £369 (Half Board plus free travel insurance). Full Spiritual Programme. For further details contact Jean at 07729402311

MONTHLY PRAYER:
In Saul Parish Church, Downpatrick on Monday 2nd February at 8pm. Men's evening at St. Patrick's Visitor Centre on Wednesday 4th February at 7.30pm, guest speaker will be TV Personality, Paul Clarke, who will speak about his faith and his work. Further information available from Down Cathedral, Tel: 44614922

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Will meet on Wednesday 4th February at 8pm in the room below St. Patrick's Church. New members always welcome.

LEGION OF MARY:
The President of the Legion of Mary, cordially invites all past members and parishioners interested in learning about the work of the Legion to an informal meeting on Tuesday 10th February at 8pm in the room below St. Patrick's Church. The purpose of the meeting is also to explore the possibility of any past member renewing his or her active membership of the Legion of Mary. A short video of the formation and function of the Legion of Mary will be shown. Tea & Coffee will be served. Everyone Welcome.

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Minor Football: on Sunday 1st February 2004 in Dunleath Park at 12 Noon.
LOTTO: Winning Numbers: 2, 7, 11, 24. Jackpot not won. 5 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £3200.
Membership subscriptions are now due.

RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND:
If there is little or no meaningful communication, if you are thinking about separation or divorce, if your marriage is breaking your heart, or you simply want some support, Retrouvaille might be for you. It can help you rediscover joy and meaning in your marriage. The next weekend will be held in Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne from Friday 20th to Sunday 22 February 2004. Further information from The Family Ministry Office at 02890492777.

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