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ST PATRICK IS FOCUS OF RECONCILIATION
A new cross community seminar to explore the mission and heritage of Ireland's Patron Saint is to be held in St Patrick's Memorial Church at Saul near Downpatrick on Saturday, 3 March 2001.
The initiative follows refurbishment of the parish hall which was supported by a grant from the Down District Partnership Board.
Young people from local schools and representatives of various community organisations will attend and take part in discussions around the theme of St Patrick's mission and message.
One of the organisers, Mrs Maureen Donnelly, said: "This is an exciting new initiative at Saul which will focus on prayer and reconciliation in our society. It is entirely appropriate that the place where Patrick began his mission in Ireland should inspire us all to reach out to one another in a spirit of understanding and faith."
The guest speakers will be the Rev Johnston McMaster who will talk about "Celtic Spirituality" and Mr Michael King, curator of Down County Museum, who will provide a vivid appreciation of "The Early Monasteries in Down".
The one-day seminar will include lunch and the closing act of worship will be led by the Revd Nigel Kirkpatrick, curate of the Lecale Group.
The cost is £5 per person and places may be booked by contacting:
Mrs Ethel Turley,
Struell House,
11 Struell Wells Road,
Downpatrick,
BT3O 6RL
Tel: 028 4483 9523