Confessions
There are no Confessions on Friday 28th June at Our Lady of Walsingham Church
or Saturday 29th June at Sacred Heart Church.
 St.
Anne's Convent School
St. Anne's are holding an Admissions Information Evening on Wednesday
10th July at 7.00pm. Parents with daughters in Year 5 are invited to meet
senior staff and hear about admissions to the school. For further information
please telephone 023 8032 8200.
Day of
Reflection - St. Dominic's Priory
Day of Reflection - Healing, on Saturday 6th July from 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Offering for the Day £5. For further information please contact
Sr. Margarita, OP at St. Dominic's Priory, Shirley Holms Road, Lymington
SO41 8NH or Tel. 01590 681874.
Nearly
New Sale
6th July at St Philip Howard for the 1st Fareham Scouts Group, 10.00am
- 12 noon. Any nearly new items can be collected by either Anna Dalrymple
01329 230426 or Meg Brunning on 01329 314323 or can be left at St Philip
Howard Hall on Friday 5th July between 7.30pm and 9.00pm.
Parish
Choir
We are blessed in our parish to have a good, strong tradition of music
within our liturgical celebrations. Over the last 20 or more years this
has been largely due to the efforts and leadership of David Cockshoot.
During the last 12 to 18 months several of our established members, including
David, have decided to step down from the choir for a mixture of reasons.
The result is that, at times, the choir in both of our Fareham churches
is rather thin on the ground - on occasions only 2 or 3 strong! We are,
therefore, appealing for new members to come and join us. There are no
expectations of being able to read music (and certainly no auditions!);
just a love of singing and a willingness to help lead the praise in our
parish liturgies are required. We are also in great need of musical accompaniment
- we have sung at a number of Masses with no accompaniment and recently
have developed singing to CD musical tracks. If you play any instrument,
and particularly the keyboard/piano, perhaps you could offer some of your
time (possibly initially only help us out at choir practice while you
develop the confidence to be comfortable playing at Mass.) If you would
like to sample a choir practice (as either a singer or musician) with
no commitment, we would like to invite you to join us on Tuesday 25th
June at St. Philip Howard Church from 7.45pm - 9.00pm. If you are interested
but are unable to make the 25th, then please feel free to come along on
any Tuesday evening. Please contact Chris Lane on 01329 310785 for further
information.
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Catholic
Certificate in Religious Studies
This course is an introduction to theology in the Roman Catholic
tradition and is an ideal formation for catechists or indeed,
for any adult interested in exploring their faith. The course
begins in September at the Cathedral Discovery Centre in Portsmouth.
Please contact
the Parish Office if you would like more information or would
like to take part.
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A Taste
of India - Park Place
An occasion for all friends and family to gather together to enjoy an
Indian meal on Sunday 30th June at 12.30pm. Cost is £12.00 (£6.00
for children) and wine will be served. Advance booking is advisable as
numbers are limited, please contact Sister Judith on 01329 833043.
Are
You New?
Are you new to this parish? If you have recently moved to this area, please
fill in our online form, or alternatively
one of the "Are You New?" forms to be found at the entrance
to the church and return this to Father Paul or Father Chris or to the
parish office.
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THE
UNION
Thought for the Week
In today's Gospel Jesus tells us not once but three times not
to be afraid for, in God's eyes, we have a worth and value beyond counting.
There's nothing for us to worry about for our heavenly Father is not going
to allow anything to happen to us without His knowing. He knows even the
number of hairs on our head. He loves us with such an infinite love and
values us so much that He sent His only Son to save us. All He asks of
us in return is to treat each other in the same way that He has treated
us. He wants us to convey to others the same message that He has conveyed
to us: that we are all valuable and lovable beyond all counting.
So where
do we pick up the idea that we are valuable or lovable? We pick up this
idea from other people, especially those closest to us, like our own family.
Frightening as it may seem, psychologists who studied 1,700 students over
a period of six years at the University of California proved that other
people, especially those closest to us, hold the key to our self-image.
Therefore, if other people treat us as not being valuable or lovable,
then that's how we'll begin to see ourselves. On the other hand, however,
if people treat us as being valuable and lovable, then that's how we'll
begin to see ourselves.
If, then,
we treat others in a way less than the Father intends, and make people
feel cheap or unlovable we convey to them a lie, a terrible lie. Not only
do we lie to them but we also destroy their own ability to love as the
Father asks by giving them a low self-image. For if we give people the
idea that they are worthless and unlovable, they will not be able to give
themselves in love to another. Commenting on the importance of other people
in shaping our self-image, Robert Bierstedt of New York University says,
"I'm not who I think I am. I'm not who you think I am. But I am who
I think you think I am." With this in mind, let us convey the truth
this week to someone who may be feeling unlovable or worthless themselves.
Welcome
Ministry Rosters
The new Welcome Ministry Rosters for the 9.00am Sunday Mass at the Sacred
Heart Church are available from the back of the church.
Oaklands
Catholic School
Oaklands Catholic School will be opening its doors to visitors! All interested
parents are invited to come along on Wednesday 3rd July between 11.30am
- 1.30pm of find out more.
UCM Jumble
Sale
June 29th from 10.00am to 12 noon at St Philip Howard Hall. Please telephone
Pat Kemp 01329 284370 or Yvonne Byrne 01329 311911 to collect jumble.
Towards
a Vision of a Just World
A practical day on the theology and spirituality of justice and peace
for the south-west including practical exercises, theological input and
reflection. Anyone interested in working for social justice and the peace
of Christ will be welcome. Venue: The Mount, St. George's Centre, Taunton
- Saturday 6th July, from 10.30am to 4.30pm - Speaker: Fr. Patrick Purnell
S.J. For details and travel directions, please contact Rosemary Read 01332
293336.
Solent
Cruise
Solent Cruise to Southampton Water Tuesday 25th June, leaving Gosport
at 6.00pm arriving back at 10.30pm - £7 - large comfortable boat.
Those who are interested are asked to contact Jean Blanchard on 01329
282187.
UCM Annual
Pilgrimage - Walsingham
On Tuesday 2nd July members of the UCM will leave Fareham by coach at
4.00am. There are a few seats still available at a cost of £25 per
person. If you would like to join the pilgrimage please contact Yvonne
Byrne on 01329 311911 or Pat Kemp on 01329 284370.
Disabled
Equipment for Sale
For sale - New 'Freerider Scooter, New 3 Wheeler Walker with brakes and
a Slim Straight Stair Stairlift. For further information or prices please
contact Carole Johnson on 01329 285500.
Portchester
Voluntary Care
This group has co-ordinators who receive requests by telephone for help
with transport. They then find a suitable volunteer who will provide transport
and if necessary, an escort, to Health Centres, Hospitals, Dentists etc.
Donations are appreciated and can be placed in an envelope provided by
the driver who will return it to the treasurer. Volunteer drivers can,
if they wish, claim expenses. If you feel this service might be of help
to you or if you would like to volunteer to be a driver or escort, please
telephone 023 9232 1788.
St Jude's
RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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23rd
June 2002
12th Sunday of the Year
The
Year of St Matthew
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Ss.
Peter and Paul
Next
Sunday 30th June
We celebrate the Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul
Peter
was a fisherman and Paul had studied to be a rabbi.
Peter was executed by the Emperor Nero about 64AD.
Paul, who was a Roman citizen, was martyred about the year 67AD
by decapitation.
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Change
in Mass times on Sunday 14th July
Recently, we explained that we would need to alter the Mass times
in our parish. This is because Fr. Chris will be on his own next year
and is permitted to say three Sunday Masses. Fr. Charles has very kindly
agreed to celebrate one Sunday Mass each week. This means that there will
be four Masses instead of the six that we have become used to.
As from
Sunday 14th July the Masses will be as follows:
6.30pm
Saturday-Sacred Heart
9.00am Sunday-Sacred Heart
11.00am Sunday-St Philip Howard
5.30pm Sunday-Our Lady of Walsingham
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If anyone in
Portchester would like transport to a morning Mass, please contact
the office. 
If you
are able to offer a lift from Portchester to a morning Mass, please contact
the Parish Office.
End of
Sunday Morning Mass - Portchester
To mark the end of Sunday morning Masses at Our Lady of Walsingham Church,
there will be an American-style buffet lunch starting at 12.30pm on Sunday
7th July. Please add your name to the list at the back of the church with
a note of what food you are able to bring along. Soft drinks, tea and
coffee will be available free of charge. You are also welcome to bring
an alcoholic beverage for your own consumption. There will be a raffle
on the day so donations of prizes will be gratefully received.
Lourdes
Cake Stall
The next Cake Stall in aid of funds to send young helpers to Lourdes will
take place this weekend.
22nd June
Sacred Heart Hall following the 6.30pm Mass.
23rd June
Our Lady of Walsingham following the 10.00am Mass.
St Philip Howard following the 11.00am Mass.
 The
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
''A thousand years of enjoying human glory is not worth even an hour
spent sweetly communing with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.'
(St. Padre Pio)
If you would like to join in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, please
telephone Lily Peach on 07767 898885.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Fareham - £1584.40 Portchester £172.85
Forthcoming
Special Collections
30th June 2002 - Peters Pence
Interested
in Becoming a Catholic?
A series of meetings and talks takes place each year for those interested
in becoming a member of our Church. If you would like to know more, please
contact Father Paul, or complete the online
form
Father Paul Townsend
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