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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
2nd Sunday of The Year
Psalter Week 2, Year C
Missal Pages 81 - 83
Sunday 18th January 2004

COLLECTION WK 11: Offertory £2549, Loose Plate£634,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £3,366

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon:18/19th January: Fr. F. Glavin Tel: 02844613203
Tues/Sat:20/23rd January: 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: Kevin Fitzsimons (Kilclief), Ken Lappin, Fr. Noel Watson, (Ballycastle),
ANNIVERSARIES:Sr. M. Philomena, Christina Millar, Michael J. McGrady, Mary Leathem, Fred Leathem, Helen Leathem, Isobel Redmond, Maria McConvey, Florence E. Thompson, Patrick & Mary Molloy, Patrick McCartan, Margaret Smyth, James Digney, Angela McGarry, Harry Nixon, Vera Caher, James Mullan, Kathleen Fitzsimons, Patrick & Mary Mooney, Patrick Craig, Rose Gordon, Kathleen & Hugh Lundy, Brian O'Hare,Arthur Halligan, Raymond Breen, Kathleen Rafferty, Hugh Smyth, John Doyle, William & John Carson, Susan Laverty,

BAPTISMS: Charlotte Moore, Marcus McConkey, Kerry Russell, Ruairi Kelly,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:
Meeting in St. Michael's Parish Centre on Monday 19th January at 8pm.

FR. DENNIS WATT:
Fr. Watt thanks all those who helped him during his last weeks in Downpatrick. Those who helped on the Altar, those who conveyed him by car to various appointments and the many who have visited him in Nazareth Care Village, sent cards and gifts. Fr. Watt is very grateful for all the assistance given to him and will remember all in prayer.

DIOCESAN YOUTH COMMISSION:
The Annual Collection to support the work of Youthcom in the Diocese takes place this weekend, Sunday 17th/18th January 2004. You are encouraged to contribute in order to enable the development of youth ministry in the Diocese.

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

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

PARISH PRIMARY SCHOOLS:
Children born between 2/07/99 and 01/07/2000 (inclusive) are due to start Primary School in September 2004. Application forms are available from all the Primary Schools in the Parish - St. Patrick's , St. Brigid's, St. Colmcille's, & Convent of Mercy. Completed application forms together with a BIRTH CERTIFICATE should be returned to the school of your choice on or before Wednesday 28th January 2004.

CONVENT OF MERCY & ST. COLMCILLE'S NURSERY SCHOOLS:
Application forms for enrolment September 2004 are now available from both schools. If your child was born between 2nd July 2000 - 31st August 2001, you may apply. Application forms should be returned to the school before Noon, on Wednesday, 28th January 2004.

WEEK OF PRAYER:
The Week of Prayer for Unity among Christians begins today, Sunday 18th January and goes on to Sunday 25th January. There will be a combined Prayer Service on Sunday 25th January at 7pm in the Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church, Stream Street. We would all pray for this very important intention and, especially, come to the Service.

CHANGE OF MASS TIMES IN PARISH:
The New Sunday 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:
Results for the Weekly 1000 Club Draw will no longer be placed on the notice boards, they will appear in the Bulletin instead.
17th January 2004: 250/£100: Eileen McCormick, Edward Street,
167/£20: Kevin O'Hare,
313:£20: Brigid Laverty, Castlescreen Road,
448/£20: Diarmuid Radley, c/o Ann Radley
408/£20: Angela Trainor, Fountain Street.
Promoter: Anne Kelly

DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL:
Open Night on Wednesday 21st January from 7pm - 9pm. Principal's address at 7.30pm.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Will have St. Brigid's Crosses on sale in all Churches in the Parish on January 31st and February 1st. 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.

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

PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
Full Details of Forthcoming events on back of bulletin.

ST. MIGUEL YOUTH BAND:
Require Girls & Boys to join. Places vacant include: Drums, Majorettes, Pom Poms, Flage Bearers, age 12 upwards. Contact 02844615682

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.

ST. COLMAN'S HIGH SCHOOL BALLYNAHINCH:
Parents of, and pupils in primary 7 are cordially invited to attend an Open Night at St. Colman's High School, Ballynahinch on Wednesday 28th January 2004. The school will be open from 7pm - 9pm. Principal's address will be at 7.30pm sharp. Appointments are welcome on other days.

IRISH LINE 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

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Minor Football: Training commences Sunday 18th January. Those interested should contact Mal O'Hare.
CLUBHOUSE EVENTS: Tuesdays - Set Dancing 7.30pm - 9pm, Thursdays Line Dancing 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
WHISTDRIVE: In the Clubrooms on Wednesday 21st January at 9pm.
FAMILY TABLE QUIZ: on Friday 30th January at 8pm. Everyone Welcome.
Membership fees are now due. New members welcome - if interested, please contact the Clubhouse or any Committee Member for an application form.
LOTTO: Winning Numbers: 5, 11, 25, 27. Jackpot not won. 7 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £3000

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