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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
4th Sunday in Paschal Time
Year C, Psalter Week 4
Missal Pages 221 - 225
Sunday 2nd May 2004
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COLLECTION WK 26: Offertory £2265.50, Loose Plate £519 ,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,967.50

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon: 2/3rd May: Canon B. Murray Tel: 02844612443
Tues/Sat 4/8th May: 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: Bernard Smyth (Annacloy), James Darragh (Saintfield)
MONTHS MIND: Gertie Fitzsimons,
ANNIVERSARIES:Pat O'Hare, Bernadette Higgins, Mary Dowd, Alf Oakes, Mary Bailie, Thomas McQuoid, Sean Mulholland, Kathleen Reynolds, John Reynolds, Martin Reynolds, Aran Reynolds, Peter Donald, Lily McCashin, Leo McCashin, William Russell, John Hanna, Gerry Quinn, Jack & Rita Halpin, Barbara Hynds, Mary Catherine Quinn, Mary Collins, Wally Collins, Anne Sharvin, Bill Galbraith, Mona Jamison,Tony McCormick, Therese Walsh, Ellen McCrory,

BAPTISMS: Carl McCourt, Mia McIvor, Adam Conway,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

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

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

FIRST FRIDAY:
Masses & Confessions at usual times. Sick Visitation at normal times. Please Note: Fr. Sheehan will not be attending his sick this week, but will attend them next week.

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

PTAA:
Monthly Meeting in St. Michael's Parish Centre on Tuesday Night, 4th May at 8pm.

MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Rota are now available from the Sacristy.


CAMEO/PENDANT:
Found at St. Malachy's Ballykilbeg, Please contact 07730700942

MASS IN IRISH:
In St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday 5th May at 7.30pm

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Will meet on Wednesday, 5th May at 8pm in the room below St. Patrick's Church. New members always welcome.

ROSARY RALLY:
In St. Patrick's Church on 13th May 2004 at 7.30pm.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Are appealing on behalf of Vision Aid Overseas in Ethiopia for old spectacles. Boxes will be placed in church porches over the next two weeks.

LEGION OF MARY:
There will be Mass in Ballykilbeg Church on Friday 7th May 2004 at 7.30pm to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the death of Venerable Edel Quinn 1944 - 2004. everyone is welcome to attend and any auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary whom wishes to attend should contact Frank O'Connor at 02844615262 who will make transport arrangements.

1000 CLUB:
Winners 24/04/04:
498/£100: Mrs O'Dwyer, Colmcille Rd, 068/£20: Willie McConvey, 369/£20: Agnes Molloy, 205/£20: Michael Mageean, 454/£20: Mary Mooney, Collector: Mary Maguire.
Will be printed in next weeks bulletin.
Winners 30/04/04:651/£100: Margo Linehan, 228/£20: Wendy Clarke, 094/£20: Maureen Galbraith, 286/£20: Sheila Gorman, 352/£20: N. Daly, Collector: Mary Tweedie

SECURITY AT ST. PATRICK'S:
For security reasons, St. Patrick's Church will be closed on Sundays after Baptisms, as there has been some minor vandalism recently. This will not affect the monthly devotions and will be reviewed in a couple of months. During the week the church closes at 7pm on Mondays and Thursdays and after Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

PATRICIAN YOUTH CENTRE:
DRAMA - The centre offers drama two evenings a week: Tuesday - 7pm - 8.30pm Primary age 8 - 11 years, 8.30pm - 10pm - Form 1 upwards, Wednesday - 7pm - 10pm form 1 and upwards.
GUITAR TUITION: Every Wednesday evening 7pm - 10pm. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
DISCO DATES:
Saturday 15th May: Junior Disco 7pm - 9pm. Age 8 - 11years. Primary School Children only. Admission £3, everyone welcome.
Saturday 1st May and Saturday 22nd May: Teenage Disco: with Starlight Roadshow, 8 - 11pm. Age Form 1 upwards (children who are attending primary school will be refused admission). Admission £3. Everyone Welcome!
ST. COLMCILLE'S YOUTH CLUB: St. Colmcille's Youth Club resumed on Wednesday 21st April on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Operational Monday & Wednesday evenings. Monday - Primary 6.30 - 8pm, Senior 8pm - 9.30pm, 16+ 9.30pm - 10.30pm.
Wednesday: Primary - 7pm - 8.30pm, Senior - 8.30pm - 10pm. Full details available from Y. Maguire @ 02844615488.

CARETAKER/SACRISTAN ST. PATRICK'S, DOWNPATRICK:
See back page for details.

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

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
Require donations of good quality clothing, bric-a-brac, household items or unwanted gifts. Donations of furniture large or small also required to stock our new premises, located at Unit 17 - 20, Down Business Park, Belfast Road, Downpatrick. Collection and delivery service available. Contact: 02844616960

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
First Friday all night vigil on May 7th at Tobar Mhuire, Crossgar commencing at 7pm through to 8.30am Saturday Morning followed by mass at 9am.

TROCAIRE BOXES SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE CHURCH before or after Mass and NOT at any other time.

QUIZ NIGHT:
In St. Colman's GAC Clubhouse, Drumaness on Friday 7th May at 8pm, All Welcome. Proceeds in aid of Fr. Brian Watters, Shrigley, whose ordination takes place on Sunday 6th June 2004.

TRIP TO MELLERAY:
On Saturday 22nd May, details available from Kate at 02844839897
A NIGHT OF IRISH CULTURE:
At the R.G.U. Clubrooms on Sunday 2nd May at 9pm. Featuring Cap on the Wall, Red High Session Group, Brendan Monaghan and lots more! Admission is £5 and all proceeds go to young people with disability trip to Lourdes.

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Monday 3rd May: Senior Football - Downpatrick v Shamrocks at PTR, 7pm, U12 Football - Downpatrick v Castlewellan,
Tuesday 4th May: U14 Football - Downpatrick v Dromara at PTR, 7.30pm
Thursday 6th May: U16 Football- Downpatrick v Ardglass at PTR, 7.30pm
Friday 7th May: Senior Football - Downpatrick v Saul at PTR, 7.00pm
Check Tuesday's Irish News to confirm times etc.
LOTTO: Winning Numbers - 6, 11, 19, 27, Jackpot not won, 7 match 3 winners share £100, This week's jackpot £1800.



The Parish of St. Patrick's is seeking to appoint

A CHURCH SACRISTAN/CARETAKER

For St. Patrick's Church, Downpatrick




St. Patrick's Church requires a sacristan/caretaker to work 30 hours per week.
Male and female applicants are welcome.
Application forms are available from the Parish Office at the Parochial House from 9.30am to 2pm.
Job description and wages are open to negotiation but flexibility of working hours is essential.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 11th May at 3pm

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

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