Thanks for submitting! 22nd January 2023. 12th February 2023. Apostolic Work. The monitorial system was very beneficial to teachers of large classes such as were prevalent at the time, and was encouraged by the Mercy Foundress, Catherine McAuley, who saw the importance of proper training for those who would undertake the education of the young. St Patrick's Church was built in 1872 on St Patrick's Avenue in Downpatrick and was the first post-reformation Catholic Church to be built in the town. 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. Hundreds of people were homeless, destitute and suffering from disease and malnutrition. "Whatever is happening or has happened in our lives we all need the mercy and healing touch of God.". This had been built by Dr. McAuley, pending the Sisters arrival, according to a plan given him by Mother M. Philomena. Parish Magazine. Our good Parish Priest, having failed in his most pressing invitation that we should dine with him, as next best thing he sent us a fore-quarter of a lamb. Fr Murray said all are welcome to join the novena in person or online via the Downpatrick Parish Facebook page. . "During the season of Lent we pause to consider our own spiritual journeys, and to accept our own need for conversion," said Dr Martin. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Contact. Parish Bulletins. A founding member and still comparatively young in age, she was a great loss to the community. Confession Times. Parish Bulletin 25 12 22. He signed the lease by the name Daniel Lea (Lea being another form of MAlea). 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. In June 1923 Downpatrick community reassumed its autonomy with Mother M. Ethna Grene as Superior. Edward MacMullan, the Rev. Ref. THE Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, will join parishioners in Downpatrick next week to mark the 150th anniversary of St Patrick's Church in the town. 112). Mother M. Ethna, now superior of the Donaghadee community, soon opened a club for Catholic working girls at the convent. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. For these, I refer you to the chapters on the Downpatrick Community in The Call of the North.. 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. Some months later, on 4th January, 1932, under the creative direction of the new residents, the classrooms were ready for use and the school, also named St. Annes, was opened for pupils. 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. However, the Sisters did much to demolish such prejudice during their 57 years in Donaghadee and developed strong friendships with their neighbours and the people of the town and surrounding area. McAuley took himself again to Baggot Street, Dublin, to make a request the Mother Superior there at the time (Catherine had died in 1841) for some Sisters to come to Downpatrick to do what they could to help the people of his widespread parish and beyond. Church Of St Patrick (Saul) , Downpatrick. . 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. Patrick Peytons Rosary Rally which took place in the summer of 1954. 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. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Dr. McAuley had a dream of restoring a community of nuns to the historic Catholic town of Downpatrick. Patrick OKane who travelled throughout the UK preaching charity sermons for this purpose. downpatrick@downandconnor.org. The matter was discussed by both communities and their votes were in favour of amalgamation. This new school building was in sight of the park and the sea, uplifting the morale of both pupils and teachers. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that Fr John Murray PP 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. He put this to both communities on 9th March, 1911. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Copyright 2021 MCN SOUND AND SECURITY LTD. All rights reserved. [Again, I would like to name all the wonderful Sisters who gave very generous service in Donaghadee for over 50 years 18 at different times but unfortunatelyspace does not allow ..], Saint Michaels Commercial School And 1940s. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 6DN. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 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. This was to be the first Mercy Convent in Co Down. "During lockdown we as a community have experienced many challenges including isolation and this is a chance to reclaim the joy of community and strengthen our faith, the faith that our ancestors clung tightly to and which sustained them with hope and love.". Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. downpatrick@downandconnor.org. 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. Apostolic Work. Mass Times. Unfortunately I cannot here go into details of this outstanding occasion but they can be read in the archives of the Down Recorder. He was a prime mover behind the setting up of St. Michaels Commercial School and the new secondary intermediate schools in the parish. Good Catholic gentlemen, fortunately of means, sought the same solution for Belfast as Dr. McAuley was seeking for his people in Downpatrick. 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. Parish Podcasts. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 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. Masses are all live streamed via this page on a daily. Philomenas butlater was known as John Street National School and served for the education of the children for more than twenty years. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Parish Webcams We wish to advise that Masses will be broadcast over the internet. The following pen pictures describe how different members of our Congregation are living and working out of our Mission Statement. Contact. 29th January 2023. Keep Up to date with events Parish and Diocese wide here! 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. 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. Parish Magazine: News 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. The same former pupil also paid a special tribute to another Sister, who was always there as a supporting hand and guiding light in her own quiet, unobtrusive way: I would like to take this opportunity to refer to a gifted teacher, a lady in every sense, Sr. Mary Mercy [McKeown] who enriched our school lives simply by being there. Mother). The sun shone and the air was scented with flowers. At this time, refugees from the Troubles in Belfast came flocking into Downpatrick, to the new housing estates. Over this time, it served as a boarding school and for a time in the 1920s, as a home for elderly ladies. St Patrick's Church in Downpatrick is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Before Ballycruttle church was build, Mass was celebrated along the ditches near the site of the present church. 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. Parish Magazine. It does not store any personal data. Meet the Priests: Meet the Team. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Mass was celebrated at the east end of Hugh Teggarts house in Loughkeelan, and at a place called Craigawoorish, where the altar was sheltered by a large thorn. 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. 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). On 3rd June, 1876 the newly built schools adjoining the convent opened. A house had been found for them in Irish Street (later no. Also, a convent nursery school was built in the garden of St. Michaels and of Dr. Kellys house and both it and the primary school in Edward Street were blessed and formally opened by the Bishop, Dr. Philbin on the same day in June 1977. If an enterprising and far-seeing Downpatrick Parish Priest, the Very Rev. 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. There were many celebrations for these outstanding occasions, many of which were hosted at the Mercy convent and schools. 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. This school flourished under the very able direction of the Sisters for the next twenty years. With the move of the primary school, the former school building on Irish Street was demolished to provide for an extension of the convent. Windsor Avenue. 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. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Fr Murray said the St Patrick's celebration would remember all the thousands of people who have attended Mass and celebrated the sacraments in the church on St Patrick's Avenue since its foundation. Parish Podcasts. Parish Office & Parochial House. Mary 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. 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. The community agreed that it was a worthy cause. Confession Times. Apostolic Work. These were mostly children of respectable parents who came from country areas and for whom regular attendance at school was difficult. In the 1700s mass was said in various places. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. We pray for peace in the world, especially the tragic war being waged by Russia in the Ukraine. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The house had only basic furnishings but, with the help of gifts from kind neighbours, the Sisters got the house into order. Lower Mourne. The 8th May, 1864 saw the first bereavement in the Community. Front Row Left to Right: Srs. 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. St. John-Sacred Heart Office Manager (920) 989-1515. triparish369 gmail.com; Connect. School Information. Construction completed, the Sisters took occupation of the new convent on the feast of All Saints, 1873. Meet the Priests. Parish Magazine. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. The construction of the convent was made possible by a legacy of 4,000 left by a most generous benefactor, John McIlheron of Downpatrick. In 1783 he build Ballycruttle Chapel. Tri-Parish Bulletin Editor. Dr. Bernard McAuley. 028 4461 2084. 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. There was a constant flow of girls in blue making their way to the main door where Mother Aloysius awaited their arrival. On this page you will find links to externalwebsites. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The novena will include a 'Slemish Day' of prayer and fasting on March 14, in imitation of Patrick. Proudly created with Wix.com. 26th February 2023. A plaque to his memory was erected in the entrance hall of Downpatrick Convent. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. St Tassach's Carlin - Mass on 2nd and 4th She wrote: I shall describe something of our first Sunday dinner, as my duty lay in cooking it. St Brigid's Pastoral Area. The centenary coincided with another milestone, the process of transfer of the convent school to a new site. It does not store any personal data. Brendan Smyth, 10 Downpatrick Street, Crossgar BT30 9EA. . When he became Parish Priest of Downpatrick, the Fr. bottom of page . The Sisters generously responded and went there in 1968. In the 1970s also, individual Sisters volunteered for mission work in Kenya and Iceland for short periods. External links were selected and reviewed when this page was published. 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. Remembering Our Deceased. In 1860 the Downpatrick community was well established and, in the Mercy tradition, it became autonomous. 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. Parish Bulletins 2022. . As many similar requests were being made to the young Mercy community at this time, and the then Superior in Baggot Street was sending her Sisters far and wide across Ireland, and even to England and beyond, all she could offer the good Priest was a promise to send Sisters to the North as soon as she had any to spare. Please be advised that mass times are subject to change and Holy days of obligation will be announced closer to the time. 19th February 2023. Proudly created with Wix.com. 920-989-2400. triparishbulletin gmail.com; Wendy Gehl. School Information. 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. School Information. The Belfast convent, St. Pauls, was recognised as the Mother House in the diocese and the Novitiate was in St. Pauls. Vigil Mass of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass for Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time, Vigil Mass for the Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Mass for Thursday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time, Vigil Mass for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Vigil Mass for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Joan Savage RIP, Service of Remembrance and Blessing of Graves for Kilmore & Killyleagh, Vigil Mass for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Teconnaught, Vigil Mass for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Teconnaught, Thursday of the Tenth Week of Ordinary Time. Their building was again due to the generosity of the deceased John McIlheron whose legacy also partially provided for these. It does not store any personal data. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. From the entrance, there is a magnificent view of the Mourne Mountains on the southern horizon. 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 new schools, which were constructed behind the convent on Stream Street, were known as Mount St. Patrick Convent Schools. "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. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 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