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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
14th Sunday of The Year
Year C , Psalter Week 2
Missal Pages 278 - 282
Sunday 4th July 2004
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COLLECTION WK 35: Offertory £2734, Loose Plate £514,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £3,431

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon 4/5th July: Fr. F. Glavin Tel: 02844613203
Tues/Sat 6/10th July: 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: Rev. Francis Brannigan O.M.I, Leah Coughlin,(Killyleagh),
MONTHS MIND: Eileen McShane, Kay Taite,
ANNIVERSARIES: Mary McGreevy, Patrick John Burns, Niamh Evans, Kieran Moore, Tommy McCartan, James & Anna Maguire, Brendan Craig, Susanna Quinn, Patrick Quinn, Susan Taggart, Maureen Young, Jack Young, Isobel O'Hare, Maureen & Harry Barr, Maureen O'Donnell, Thomas & Sarah Connolly, James Rooney, James Smyth,

BAPTISMS: Patrick Crane,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

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.

CEMETERY SUNDAY:
At Struell, today, Sunday, 4th July at 3pm. Families should bring their own Holy Water.

KILLOUGH ROAD CEMETERY:
There are three 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.

1000 CLUB:
Saturday 3rd July:
506/£100: Geraldine Rooney, Ballydugan Rd, 293/£20: Susan Walsh, Ardmeen Green, 172/£20: John O'Hare, Ballyhornan Rd, 235/£20: Brian Smyth, c/o M. Maguire, 607/£20: Michael Curley, c/o M. Maguire, Collector: Mary Smyth, Saul Street.

CEMETERY SUNDAY AT SAUL:
On Sunday 1st August at 3pm.

FR. DENNIS WATT:
Would like to thank all those who attended his presentation on 16th June 2004 and would like to extend a special thanks to everyone for their kind generosity towards his gift cheque. Delighted to see everyone again.

PARISH BULLETIN:
All insertions for the Parish Bulletin must reach the Parish Secretary before 12 noon on the Thursday prior to publication. Any insertions received after this time may not be published in the bulletin. Insertions should be left in the box at St. Patrick's Church, Parish Office, or by email: ppstpatricksdown@aol.com

NAISCOIL DHUN PADRAIG:
We are the only Irish medium playgroup in Downpatrick and are currently enrolling for the school year 2004/2005. We have funded places available for children in their pre-school year. Younger children pay £8 per week. Children who are not three until 2005 can commence in the New Year. Further information available from 07769658431 or after hours from 07803050921/ 44615010.

PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
SUMMER PROGRAMME 2004:
Begins on Tuesday, 13th July in the Patrician Youth Centre and St. Colmcille's Youth Club, Registration for all activities on Tuesday 13th July: St. Colmcille's Youth Club at 12 noon and Patrician Youth Club at 1pm. Full details on back of bulletin.

BELARUSSIAN CHERNOYBL CHILDRENS CHARITY:
Would like to thank most sincerely all those who contributed to the recent church door collection. The total amount raised was £1258.68

APOSTOLIC WORK:
Would like to thank all those who contributed to the Annual Sale and Church Door Collection recently. The total amount raised was £4139.

ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH CENTRE:
Will be closed from Friday 9th July and will re-open on Monday 26th July.

ONE DAY TRIP:
To Knock Shrine on Tuesday 16th July. For details contact 02844841575

VIGIL TO MELLARY GROTTO:
Departing Friday 2nd July from Church car Park at 2.30pm, returning Saturday 3rd July at 3.30pm approx. Booking at Divine Mercy Centre, Tel: 02844617771

ATTENTION ALL SCHOOL LEAVERS AND PARENTS:
Career Taster Days at H.J. O'Boyle, College of Business & Education, Englsih Street, Downpatrick on 5th July at 10am. Call 02844616438 for more details. Confirm your place now for September. Travel expenses covered.

PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE:
At Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar on Sunday 5th September 2004. Application forms showing all the necessary details are available from the Secretary at 02844830242

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Monday 5th July: ACPRL RGU v Annaclone at 7.30pm
Lotto: Winning Numbers - 8, 12, 21, 28. 4 match 3 winners share £100.
Jackpot this week £2700.

ST. CLEMENT'S ANNUAL GOLF DAY:
Is being held in Ardglass for the eighth year in a row on Friday, August 6th. There are many great prizes on offer! Bookings: Ardglass 44841022. Entry Fee - (including meal) is £25 before noon and £30 from 12 noon.

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