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PARISH OF DOWNPATRICK
5th Sunday in Paschal Time
Year C, Psalter Week 1
Missal Pages 225 - 228
Sunday 9th May 2004
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COLLECTION WK 27: Offertory £2071, Loose Plate £302 ,Weekly Average of Standing Orders & Annual Payments £183, Total: £2,556

PRIEST ON DUTY:
Sun/Mon: 9/10th May: Fr. F. Glavin Tel: 02844613203
Tues/Sat 11/15th May: 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: Isobel Spencer,
MONTHS MIND: Angela McCartan, Bernadette Magorrian, Gerry Carson,
ANNIVERSARIES:Barney Tumilty, Thomas & Brigid Keenan, Ena Burns, Patrick Rodgers, Philomena Rodgers, Brenda Wade, Shaun Ellesmere, Seamus Tierney, Malachy Cunningham, Sadie Nixon, Ellen Moore, Lily Teggart, Jim Gilchrist, Elizabeth Starkey, Teresa & Eilish Fay, Elizabeth Williams, Jack Quinn, Robert Hunt, Bridie & Patrick Rice, Padraig Mackel, Josephine Mackel, George Mackel, Patricia Dewart, Tommy Smyth, Florence Smyth, Brian Smyth, Gerard Smyth, Susan McCrissican, Hugh Smyth, Jim Hanna, Dean Magee, Hugh O'Connor, Patrick McKenna, Mary McGreevy, Mary Kate Mageean, Hugh Flanagan, Kate Rice,Margaret Lennon,

BAPTISMS:Cora Douglas, Adam Clarke,
PLEASE NOTE: 4 Weeks Notice Required for Baptisms.

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

ST. PIO:
In St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday 12th May at 7.15pm

BISHOP DONAL McKEOWN:
Will be visiting the Parish on Friday 14th May. He will celebrate Mass in St. Patrick's at 7.30pm on that evening.

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.


PARISH FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
See back of bulletin.

1000 CLUB:
148/£100: Vera Sheppard, 476/£20: Tom Price, 300/£20: Magedeline Magorrian, 529/£20: Marie Watters, 084/£20: Ellen Vance, Collector: Regina Fitzsimons, Prizes cane be collected from the Sacristy at St. Patrick's before or after any mass.

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 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:.
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.

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

TRIP TO MELLERAY:
On Saturday 22nd May, details available from Kate at 02844839897

FRIENDS OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS:
Table Quiz in Downpatrick Cricket Club on Friday 7th May at 8.30pm. 6 persons per table, light supper & entertainment, cost £5.

DOWNPATRICK THIRD WORLD GROUP:
Annual Charity Cycle Run will take place on Sunday 6th June, starting at Downpatrick Cricket Club. Everyone Welcome. Proceeds will be donated to Aids Orphanage in South Africa. Sponsorship forms available from Thomas Gibney, Petals 'n' Pots or by contacting 02844613096/44619168

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

PIONEER TOTAL ABSTINENCE ASSOCIATION:
There are a few places left for the Pilgrimage to Knock on 19th/20th June. If you would like to go please contact Sheila McPoland at 02844617212 to make a reservation.

RUSSELL GAELIC UNION:
Friday 14th May: Senior Football: Kilclief v Downpatrick at Kilclief, 7pm
Check Tuesday's Irish News for other fixtures.
Executive Committee Meeting:
In St. Michael's Parish Centre on Wednesday 14th May at 7.30pm.
Would You Like To Become A Referee:
You could help our club if you would like to try this important job, details available from Joe O'Reilly at 44615529
LOTTO: Winning numbers - 13, 18, 24, 28. Jackpot not won. 3 match 3 winners share £100. This week's jackpot £1900

SERENITY WEEKEND RETREAT:
At St. Clement's, 722 Antrim Road, Belfast on 14th & 15th May 2004 for recovering alcoholics, begins 5pm Saturday - 5pm Sunday.
St. Padre Pio: Celebrating the Holiness of the great saint of our time on Friday 21st May at 8pm and Saturday 22nd May at 10am, speaker will be Rev. Fr. Michael Duffy Capuchin Friar, concludes with Eucharist. Further details available from St. Clement's at 02890776500

ST. COLMCILLE'S BOWLING CLUB:
Are holding their Summer Bowling from 13th May to the 9th September 2004 at 7.30pm on Thursday Nights in Ballyvange Hall. New members welcome.

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