Consequently it was called St. Patrick remains our friend in the Lord. Besides education, the Apostolate of the care of the poor, the sick and the elderly was very dear to the Downpatrick Mercy Sisters. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Ref. 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Apostolic Work. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". In the event, the first Sisters of Mercy came to Belfast in January 1854. If an enterprising and far-seeing Downpatrick Parish Priest, the Very Rev. This weeks bulletin. Parish Bulletin 04 12 22. Dr. McAuley. Confession Times. "It is in unison with God's perfect timing, when Downpatrick and the world begins to open up after two years of lockdown. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. There were, at that time, many superstitions in non-Catholic circles about religious Sisters, and frequently active opposition to their presence was expressed. The high standards were maintained through all the years that followed. "It is an occasion to give thanks for those countless lives of witness and faith and to look forward to the future with confidence and hope in Christ," he said. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. We will be broadcasting 24/7. When everything was ready the children moved in, in September 1976. Sunday of each month at 12 noon This school flourished under the very able direction of the Sisters for the next twenty years. more information, The Congregational leadership of the Sisters of Mercy is a registered Charity, Writings, Images And Sayings Of Catherine McAuley, Catherine McAuley Centre Conference Rooms, Eco-justice & Cosmology Networking for a Better Future, Meet Our Congregational Leadership Team 2018 2024, 2017 Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy - Created by. On Sunday, 27th September, 1931, three Sisters took up residence there and on 7th October, 1931 the new convent, St. Annes, was formally opened. Meet the Priests. Dr Denvir (Bishop of Down and Connor), Rev. Mother M. Ethna, now superior of the Donaghadee community, soon opened a club for Catholic working girls at the convent. These cookies do not store any personal information. Click here to read more about Mercy Ireland. This was opened on 25th September, 1939. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Parish Magazine: News Parishes of Shankill (St Peters Lurgan) and Shankill (St Pauls Lurgan); Parishes of Moyraverty (Craigavon) and Seagoe (Derrymacash); Parish of Magheralin. St Brigid's Pastoral Area. Fr John Murray PP 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". With the help of generous benefactors the building was converted into suitable accommodation, the ground shop floor for schoolrooms, the upper floors for living accommodation. The recently completed parish church, built between 1868 and 1872, shared its site with that of the new convent, a picturesque hill overlooking the town, to be known as Mount St. Patrick. Another Bohog a name used by the old people in the diocese for a shed under which the priest said mass during times of persecution was in the townland of Ballybrannagh. Parishes of Newry and Saval; Parish of Donaghmore, Parish of Magheradroll (Ballynahinch); Parishes of Drumgooland and Dromara; Parish of Dromore. Bethany Bereavement Group. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". St Patrick's Church Saul Saturday Vigil: 5pm, Sunday: 9.30am Monday - Wednesday: 10:00am, Friday: 7pm Hols as announced Get Directions St Joseph's Church Ballycruttle Mass on 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 12 noon Hols as announced Get Directions Download Bulletin Confession Times. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. In 1894 an orphanage was opened and when more spacious accommodation was required for this, the Sisters bought a large house on Irish Street, the former home of Thomas Henry, for this purpose. In September 1939, a Commercial School for Girls opened in St. Michaels, a venture which can be seen, in many ways, as a forerunner of St. Marys High School which opened in 1957 under the administration of the Sisters of Mercy. The Dean of Down, the Reverend Henry Hull took part in an ecumenical celebration yesterday while the Bishop of Down and Connor Noel Treanor will celebrate Mass on Sunday March 13. by continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. John McGreevy are interred. It was agreed that when there were Sisters available, they would go first to Belfast and then, as soon as was possible afterwards would also open a convent in Downpatrick. Their building was again due to the generosity of the deceased John McIlheron whose legacy also partially provided for these. Bernard McAuley knew of a group of religious women who had committed themselves to this very work the Sisters of Mercy, a community founded in the 1820s by a saintly and dedicated Dublin woman, and his namesake, Catherine McAuley. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. In 1783 he build Ballycruttle Chapel. Within a few months the Down Recorder reported that the governors of the Down Infirmary and Fever Hospital explicitly forbade nuns to visit patients under their care and, a year later, by a unanimous verdict, the Board of Governors who had charge of the workhouse extended this prohibition with regard to the residents there. On 17th March, 1872, Feast Day of St. Patrick, Bishop Dorrian laid the foundation stone of the new St. Patricks Convent. The Sisters also undertook the visitation of the sick and dying and the poor of the town. Masses are all live streamed via this page on a daily. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. downpatrick@downandconnor.org. Patrick Peytons Rosary Rally which took place in the summer of 1954. "During the season of Lent we pause to consider our own spiritual journeys, and to accept our own need for conversion," said Dr Martin. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, the Diocese of Dromore is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin will celebrate Mass on March 15 as part of a novena hosted by the St Patrick's parish in Downpatrick to mark the 150th anniversary of the church being built. Keep Up to date with events Parish and Diocese wide here! Parish Bulletin 11 12 22. There was a buzz of excitement as we made our way to the main hall, glancing into each new classroom as we passed. 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. Proudly created with Wix.com. In the 1970s also, individual Sisters volunteered for mission work in Kenya and Iceland for short periods. 29th January 2023. In less than eighteen months later, in June 1855, the Convent of Mercy, Downpatrick, was established as a branch house of the Belfast community even while these Sisters were still living in their temporary home in Donegall Square North in that town. The Rev. 2) If you using Mobile or Ipad (tablet) then long press on download button and then click download linK option. Front Row Left to Right: Srs. This had been built by Dr. McAuley, pending the Sisters arrival, according to a plan given him by Mother M. Philomena. Morning Mass of the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Crossgar 09:25 Vigil Mass of the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Killyleagh 17:00 Requiem Mass for Seamus Kelly RIP - Crossgar 11:55 31-01-2023. Church Of St Patrick (Saul), Downpatrick info@saulandballeeparish.com www.saulandballeeparish.com Next Scheduled Event Daily Mass (Weekly ) Today 10:00 AM Recordings of past events at Church Of St Patrick (Saul), Downpatrick Consultation took place and by a large majority both communities voted for separation. The Parish Bulletin is now available on the website.. www.stpatricksdownpatrick.com Bulletin Editor and Accounting Assistant. On his first visit, the inspector of schools, Mr. Scott, was impressed by the excellence of the education being provided. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Fr. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. I hope to have the bulletin online by Monday! "Whatever is happening or has happened in our lives we all need the mercy and healing touch of God.". It is a clear sign of St Patrick's influence in our present time, working through the power of the Holy Spirit.". Mother M. Philomena remained in Downpatrick for a few days until the Sisters had settled in and on Tuesday, 3rd July, Sr. M. Aloysius Gonzaga was appointed local Superior in the new community. He retired in 1798 due to old age and died in 1809 in the townland of Ballynarry. The second was the celebration of the convent centenary, in 1955, which coincided, virtually, with the Diamond Jubilee of Ordination of Archdeacon McWilliams. Patrick OKane who travelled throughout the UK preaching charity sermons for this purpose. Leslie Skelley. 920-989-2400. triparishbulletin gmail.com; Wendy Gehl. Cargagh Church was one of the Old Mass Houses reported to the House of Lords in 1731 by the Protestant Bishop of Down and Connor. The house had only basic furnishings but, with the help of gifts from kind neighbours, the Sisters got the house into order. The 8th May, 1864 saw the first bereavement in the Community. Philomenas butlater was known as John Street National School and served for the education of the children for more than twenty years. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. If the event you are looking for is not listed below then it was NOT RECORDED and NO PLAYBACK is available. I have to say at this point, that, for practical reasons, in a short article, I cannot, unfortunately, go into the important matter of the names and stories of the many wonderful Sisters who formed and joined the Downpatrick Community down through the years. Apart from the long tradition of religious and monastic life in the county of Down in bygone days, the mid-nineteenth century had a special need, he believed, for the presence of nuns in the town and hinterland. Copyright 2021 MCN SOUND AND SECURITY LTD. All rights reserved. Sr. M. Aloysius, the chronicler of the young foundation, left an amusing account of the early attempts at housekeeping. As you know, the convent is a handsome, three storied Gothic structure in red brick with stone facings. 028 4461 2084. At various times during the ensuing years, various Sisters maintained this mission for as long as there were Sisters available. Morning Mass for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Crossgar 09:25 Vigil Mass for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Killyleagh 17:00 21-01-2023, Requiem Mass for Kathleen Carson RIP 10:55 20-01-2023, Funeral Service for Michael Crowe RIP 12:55 19-01-2023. Part II Downpatrick Community, 1870 - 1911. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Looking back a decade or two, we cannot leave the 1950s and 60s with out mentioning memorable events in which the Downpatrick Mercy Sisters were involved. He put this to both communities on 9th March, 1911. Parishes of Newry and Saval; Parish of Donaghmore This property was named St. Michaels Home and it provided accommodation for paying boarders. Parish Bulletins. Over this time, it served as a boarding school and for a time in the 1920s, as a home for elderly ladies. The construction of the convent was made possible by a legacy of 4,000 left by a most generous benefactor, John McIlheron of Downpatrick. Join the Tri-Parish; Parish Bulletins: Text. Downpatrick Parish Today at 10:24 DROMANTINE SUNDAY, SMA OPEN DAY and FAMILY FUN DAY SUNDAY 12TH JUNE . We pray for peace in the world, especially the tragic war being waged by Russia in the Ukraine. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The Parish Bulletin is now available to view online. please bear with me. The 20th century saw the Downpatrick community spread its wings. What was considered suitable premises was acquired for the Sisters, a vacated shop with an attached two-storied dwelling on the High Street. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The power of his message - that only in Christ Jesus are we truly free - is as relevant today as it was in 1872 when St Patrick's was built and 432AD when Ireland's great apostle arrived on our shores. Convent of Mercy, Downpatrick. Sr Martina and Sr Elaine, a former BBC correspondent and a former barrister respectively, shared their faith story, entitled 'Our Friend Patrick'. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. The idea was to give further training in secretarial work to young girls who were past school leaving age in order to prepare them to take up jobs in business and other offices. Confession Times. Parishes of Seapatrick (Banbridge) and Annaclone; Parish of Tullylish; Parish of Aghaderg. It was also attended by many non-Catholics of the town who took advantage of the refined education provided. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. She stuck a nail into the wall, suspended the fore-quarter from it by a piece of cord tied to the meat, set the pan on top of the pot and basted with a shallow spoon. P. Starkey and Rev. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. When he became Parish Priest of Downpatrick, the Fr. School Information. Apostolic Work. Audleystown Road, Carlin, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 7JI; Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. A beautiful modern residential wing was opened on 21st June, 1980 and has been in use until recently. Contact. 2022 Society African Missions, Dromantine, Newry, BT34 1RH 1pm - 5.30pm There is a 5.00 admission for each car (it doesn't matter how many are in the car). Meantime, in Belfast similar problems of poverty, homelessness, sickness, disease were being experienced in that rapidly industrially developing town to which hundreds of people, stricken by the poverty consequent on the Famine, were flocking to find work. The former Adoration Sisters, now based in Co Louth, pioneered St Patrick's camino walk in Downpatrick two years ago. After about ten years (in 1922) it was recognised that the experiment in reunion was not working. These classes were well attended and continued for many years. 2022 Society African Missions, Dromantine, Newry, BT34 1RH 1pm - 5.30pm There is a 5.00 admission for each car (it doesn't matter how many are in the car). The school opened on 8th September, 1957 with 286 pupils and 12 teaching staff. James Killen, who was Parish Priest of Ballee in 1837, obtained an enlargement of the grounds around Ballycruttle Chapel and had the graveyard consecrated in September 1839. Daniel MAlea became Parish Priest in 1760. The following pen pictures describe how different members of our Congregation are living and working out of our Mission Statement. Thanks for submitting! Education was not the only apostolate of the Sisters of Mercy. Downpatrick Drumaroad & Clanvaraghen Drumbo & Carryduff Dundrum and Tyrella Duneane (Moneyglass and Toome) Dunloy and Cloughmills Dunsford and Ardglass G Glenariffe Glenarm (Tickmacreevan) Glenavy and Killead Glenravel (Skerry) & The Braid Greencastle H Hannahstown Holy Cross Holy Family Holy Rosary Holy Trinity Holywood K Kilcoo Killyleagh The second half of the 19th century were years of growth for the Downpatrick community. This latter operation was a tedious and hot affair for a June day, but cook was drawn now and then from her post by increasing exclamations from rosy faces at the window, for all the children of the town must have arranged to take turns at the small window and so get a peep at the nun. In the mid-nineteenth century, many people of the area, as well as all over Ireland, were suffering from the ravages of the great Famine. "This novena is an opportunity for all of us to be open to renewal and a fresh start and to ask the Lord: 'What is it that you want of me by way of mission?'". The community agreed that it was a worthy cause. Copyright Diocese of Dromore All Rights Reserved. The church spire was added in 1895 and pilgrim walkers on St Patrick's Way have been visiting the church to explore its rich history. There was a constant flow of girls in blue making their way to the main door where Mother Aloysius awaited their arrival. Dr. McAuley had a dream of restoring a community of nuns to the historic Catholic town of Downpatrick. For up-to-date information on Mass times, clergy, webcams, contact information and more, please find the link for your parish below and visit their website or social media. Parish Magazine. Contact. Later, in the 1990s, in response to the influx of many families, fleeing from the Troubles in Belfast, into the new housing estates on the fringes of Downpatrick, two Mercy Sisters, Sr. Brigid Quinn and Sr. M. Louis Donaghy, went to reside in the Model Farm housing estate, to work in the parish. The 1960s also brought a call to the Downpatrick Sisters to undertake a new mission in West Belfast, in the rapidly-growing parish of Hannahstown on the outskirts of the city. Residence near the convent gave them the opportunity to avail of a full-time education at the national school and to continue, if they wished at the private school where they received further education fitting them for positions suitable to their capacities as monitresses, for example. A representative of Koinonia, the community of John the Baptist, will speak about 'Jesus as Healer' today. Mass had been celebrated in a sand-pit in Ballymurray, along the road leading to where the present church is. It does not store any personal data. Downpatrick Parish | Downpatrick Parish Podcasts. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin will celebrate Mass on March 15 as part of a novena hosted by the St Patrick's parish in Downpatrick to mark the 150th anniversary of the church being built. In 1911 the Downpatrick community reunited with St. Pauls, in Belfast. Unfortunately I cannot here go into details of this outstanding occasion but they can be read in the archives of the Down Recorder. On this page you will find links to externalwebsites. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. These gentlemen also went to Baggot Street, pleading that their case was more urgent because of the greater numbers and extent of the distress in the then rapidly growing town. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. In the graveyard attached to this church the remains of Most Rev. These links are provided for informational purposes only and do not imply any endorsement or guarantee of the accuracy, safety or security of these websites on the part of The Diocese of Dromore. Parish Podcasts. Apostolic Work. The local chieftan Dichu was quickly converted and gave him a barn, and it was here that St Patrick founded his first church in Ireland at Saul. The years passed and in the later 1950s, when Sr. M. Philomena McDonagh was principal of the school, a new site was purchased for a Catholic church at Shandon, on the outskirts of the town. Sr Elaine added: "This is an amazing time to rebuild on the old foundations through St Patrick's novena. The site was obtained by John Spears (father and son) of Downpatrick who gave a rood of land belonging to a person by the name of James Magee. A plaque to his memory was erected in the entrance hall of Downpatrick Convent. "In this it is very helpful to reflect on St Patrick, who had a strong sense of his own sinfulness and unworthiness, but who was open to the great work that God was calling him to do. Religious instruction played an important part in the education programme. Bernard McAuley said his first Mass in the House of Mercy in Baggot Street, Dublin, in 1828, on which occasion he met the Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley. Morning Mass of the 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Crossgar 10:25 Requiem Mass for Eamon Bell RIP - Crossgar 09:55 18-02-2023, Requiem Mass for Frank McLaughlin RIP - Crossgar 10:55 16-02-2023. A founding member and still comparatively young in age, she was a great loss to the community. From their earliest days, the Sisters became well known throughout the parish for their visitation of the poor, the sick, the lonely and the bereaved. The private school taught additional subjects, music, elocution, art and languages. He signed the lease by the name Daniel Lea (Lea being another form of MAlea). Parish Magazine. Hols as announced, Saturday Vigil: 5pm, Sunday: 9.30am Memories of the opening of the new school are recorded by a former pupil, Ita Cunningham (ne Braniff), whose name was the first to appear on the new school register: I remember well the transfer from the homely surroundings of Irish Street, known as the Sisters of Mercy Commercial School. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Welcome to the website of the Sisters of Mercy as we say in Irish Cad Mle Filte. Parish Bulletins. At the end of the 1930s, at Downpatrick convent itself, a new, very important venture was undertaken the opening of a commercial school in St. Michaels Home, beside the convent. Sisters from Downpatrick 028 4461 2084. Pope Francis: Will you ascend the 'high mountain' this Lent? It did not take long for those who did not know her to realise that she meant what she said. The centenary coincided with another milestone, the process of transfer of the convent school to a new site. Dr. Bernard McAuley, had had his wish, the foundation of the Mercy Convent in Downpatrick would have pre-dated the foundation in Belfast by several years. Back Row Left-Right: Srs. Contact. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Mass will be celebrated that evening by Bishop Paul McAleenan, the Belfast-born Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster. 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. downpatrick@downandconnor.org. 2 were here. St Tassach's Carlin - Mass on 2nd and 4th 5th February 2023. Mother). Services are also being streamed at 'St Patrick's Church Downpatrick' at iTech Media's churchmedia.tv website. These were mostly children of respectable parents who came from country areas and for whom regular attendance at school was difficult. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". bottom of page . There was a older Bohog, and one frequented in more dangerous times in the townland of Carntaggart, the Parish of Saul, called Lugganiffrin or the Mass Hollow. Fr. Good Catholic gentlemen, fortunately of means, sought the same solution for Belfast as Dr. McAuley was seeking for his people in Downpatrick. Construction completed, the Sisters took occupation of the new convent on the feast of All Saints, 1873. Parish Bulletins. The additional necessary funds were collected by the then Parish Priest, Rev. St. Michaels became well known as an important part of the Mercy presence in Downpatrick for the next 80 years. This was to be the first Mercy Convent in Co Down. School Information. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. downpatrick@downandconnor.org. Meet the Priests. Masses are all live streamed via this page on a daily. 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In October 2020, Archbishop Eamon Martin re-launched and re-named five Pastoral Areas within the Diocese to assist planning, communication and common endeavour across the Diocese. In October 2020, Archbishop Eamon Martin re-launched and re-named five Pastoral Areas within the Diocese to assist planning, communication and common endeavour across the Diocese. Meet the Priests. Eucharistic Adoration. It is claimed that when St Patrick came to Ireland in 432, strong currents swept his boat through the Strangford Lough tidal narrows, and he landed where the Slaney river flows into the lough. Downpatrick St, Crossgar, Downpatrick BT30 9EA Phone: 028 44830229 Website: https://www.kilmoreandkillyleagh.com/ more details At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it. Tri-Parish Bulletin Editor. The Sisters started giving classes on Sunday evenings in the school and at other times instructed young people and adults in the convent. 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