Sacrament of Reconciliation - Portchester
Please note that there will be no Confessions on Friday 19th July in Portchester.
 The
Sacrament of Baptism
Those who ask for the Sacrament of Baptism for their child are invited
to take part in a short course of preparation. The next course will take
place on Monday 22nd and 29th July at the home of Julie and Paul Phillips.
If you wish to take part, please call Julie or Paul on 01329 319392. Please
arrange the date of the baptism of your child with one of the parish clergy.
Lourdes
Buffet Lunch
The next Lourdes Lunch will take place on Saturday 20th July at 12.30pm
in the St Philip Howard Hall. The lunch is in aid of the fund to send
young helpers to Lourdes. Tickets, priced at £5.00 will be on sale
from this weekend from Pauline Jackson 01329 236275 or Ann Corr 01329
236575. Everyone most welcome.
A Message
from Matthew Carter
"Hello again. After a successful first year's study in a London
college, I have found myself again in a parish. I am now living in Southampton,
helping at Holy Family in Millbrook for the next 12 months. I hope to
see you all sometime over the summer. Always in my prayers, God bless,
Matthew."
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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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Parents'
Prayer for St Anne's School
As is now traditional, we conclude the year with a Summer Bar-B-Q. All
welcome to 24 Radway Road, Southampton on Monday 22nd July from 7.30pm.
Bring a sausage! Call 023 8077 1937.
Faith
and Light
Faith and Light is a Christian organisation for people with learning difficulties
and for their families and friends. The July meeting of our Parish Faith
and Light Group will take place on Sunday 21st July. Weather permitting
the group will meet at Eastleigh Lakeside Park for a picnic. In the event
of inclement weather the meeting will be held in St Philip Howard Hall
at 3.00pm. If you are not a member of the group but would like to join
us please contact Annette Woolley on 01329 310091.
Parish
Bazaar
Due to the Parish Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, this year's Bazaar will
be held on 16th November.
Youth
Club - Summer Break
The last Youth Club before the summer break will be held on Sunday 21st
July. The Youth Club will recommence on Sunday 15th September, please
note that from this date forth the starting time will be 7.00pm not 7.30pm.
Vacancy
- St Edmund's Catholic School
A Historian who is able to teach up to GCSE is required to cover a leave
of absence for two months from September 2002. Please contact Mrs Jackson
on 02392 823766 ASAP for further details.
'Connected'
- Souvenir Issue
Don't miss the commemorative issue of the Parish Magazine which will be
on sale this weekend, to celebrate the work of Fr. Paul, Fr. Chris and
Sr. Mary - only 50p a copy.
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
The warm damp summer weather is giving gardeners plenty to do!
Already a good number of us have eaten more than our fair share of strawberries
and cream. The rigorous growth that happens in this country in July provides
a very fitting context to listen to the beautiful and short reading from
Isaiah today. Quoting the Lord, Isaiah writes "As the rain and
snow come down from the heavens and do not return without watering the
earth, making it yield and giving growth to provide seed for the sower
and bread for the eating, so the word that goes forth from my mouth does
not return to me empty, without carrying out my will and succeeding in
what it was sent to do." (Isaiah 55.11)
Isaiah uses
an image from the world of nature to describe the mighty power for good
of the "Word of God". John, in his Gospel, tells us that
the Word of God is Jesus himself. "The Word was made flesh, he
lived among us and we saw his glory, the glory that is his as the only
Son of the Father, full of grace and truth." (John 1.14)
When we
listen to the readings at Mass we hear the Word of God proclaimed to us.
It comes as a gift from God to bring us life and joy. That is why the
Sunday Lectionary, from which our readings come, is such a precious gift
to us as a worshipping community. I have long been convinced that the
Sunday readings, which offer us an opportunity to listen to the whole
mystery of Jesus' work for us, provide a vast resource for our growth
and education in the Faith. The process of "Lectionary Based Catechesis",
which is so simple and powerful, is something that all our groups and
meetings should use each time they come together. It provides a way of
drawing upon the strength and life offered by the Word of God. Advice
on the process is available either from me or from the Department for
Evangelisation and Catechesis at Park Place.
Sr. Mary
Moore
It is with considerable regret that I must announce the departure of Sr.
Mary from the parish of Fareham and Portchester. She will be leaving us
towards the end of August and living as a member of the L.S.U community
in Southampton.
There will be a collection for Sr. Mary at the end of all Masses this
weekend, 14th July. Contributions may also be left at the Presbytery marked
"Sr. Mary". The collection for the Apostleship of the Sea will
be transferred to Sunday 21st July.
Ethel
Weston RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ethel Weston who died recently.
Please also remember her family in your prayers. The funeral Mass will
take place on Friday 19th July at 10.30am at the Sacred Heart Church.
Vigil Prayer for the Dead will take place on Thursday 18th July at 7.00pm
also at the Sacred Heart Church.
Lawrence
Charnley RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Lawrence Charnley who died recently.
May he rest in peace.
Great
Wall of China Walk - Sponsorship
Would those people who have sponsored Deacon Langford Vincent for his
walk on the Great Wall of China and still have money to pay please put
their contribution in an envelope, together with their name and address,
and hand it in to the Parish Office or to the Deacon himself. Thank you.
St. Jude's
-Vacancy for Foundation Governor
Bishop Crispian, who has absolute discretion in the appointment of Foundation
Governors, is seeking applications from committed baptised Catholics who
wish to be considered for the above vacancy. The governors of a Catholic
school work as a team, in close co-operation with the headteacher and
all staff. In addition to the legal responsibilities of the Governing
Body, the Foundation Governors have a responsibility for preserving the
religious character of the school, sustaining and developing the school
as a Catholic educating community in accordance with Canon (church) law
and the teaching of the Catholic Church and giving clear witness, as individuals,
and as a team, to the Gospel message and to the Church's teaching. Appropriate
training is available during the period of service (from date of appointment
until 31 August 2005). Lack of experience in education in a Catholic school
should not deter anyone from applying if there is a genuine desire to
serve the mission of the Church. Application packs are available from
the Parish Priest, the School Office or the Department for Schools Governance,
Park Place Pastoral Centre, Winchester Road, Wickham PO17 5HA. Closing
date for receipt of applications is 22 July 2002.
St Boniface,
Shirley
This year, the parish of St Boniface, Shirley is celebrating the centenary
of the foundation of their mission, and the 75th anniversary of the opening
of the present church. They would like to hear from anyone with any memories
or photos of life at either the present brick church or the original 'tin'
church. In particular, they are looking for any photos or postcards showing
the exterior of the tin church in Foundry Lane, Shirley which was in use
from around 1902 to 1927. Please send any information to Carole Olding,
St Boniface Church, 413 Shirley Road, Southampton or by e-mail to secretary@st-boniface.org.uk
St Jude's
RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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14th
July 2002
15th Sunday of the Year
The
Year of St Matthew
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Changes
to Mass Times This Weekend
Starting this weekend, 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.
Lift
from Stubbington
If you are able to offer a lift from Stubbington to the 9am Sunday Mass,
please telephone Valerie Hay-Esson on 01329 664859.
Farewell
Gathering for Fr. Paul & Sr. Mary
On Sunday 22nd September there will be a Service of Thanksgiving and Farewell
Gathering for Father Paul Townsend and Sr. Mary Moore. The Service will
be held in St. Philip Howard Church at 2.30pm followed by a Reception
in St. Jude's School Hall afterwards. More information will follow shortly.
A
Message from the people at Portchester
"Although we are sorry that we are losing our Sunday morning
Masses, we would like to thank Fr. Paul, Fr. Chris and Fr. Charlie
for all they have done and continue to do for us and we wish them
well in the future."
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Day of
Prayer & Reflection for Catechists
A Day of Prayer and Reflection for Catechists is to be held with Bishop
Crispian on Saturday 28th September from 10.30am - 4.00pm in the Cathedral
Discovery Centre, Portsmouth. If you would like to reserve a place please
contact the Department of Evangelisation & Catechesis at Park Place
Pastoral Centre, Winchester Road, Wickham PO17 8HA by Friday 20th September.
Please bring food for a shared lunch.
 The
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
"Eucharistic Adoration strengthens Christian life..I exhort you
to continue along this adoring path, putting before the gaze of Jesus
Christ the anxieties, the hopes, the worries and even the sins of all
humanity. Before Him everything takes on a new face."
(Pope John Paul II)
Someone is urgently needed to fill in the hours from 2:00-3:00 pm and
3:00-4:00 pm on Wednesdays as well as 5:00-6:00 pm on Thursdays. If you
are able to help, please kindly call Lily Peach on 01329 825447 or 077
678 98885.
APF Annual
Mission Mass
The Annual Mission Mass will be celebrated in St. John's Cathedral on
Wednesday 17th July at 7.30pm. This will be followed by a short film,
in the Cathedral Centre, about a Missionary in Guatemala. All welcome.
Wanted
If anyone has a child's buggy or pram that they no longer require which
would be suitable for a baby of three months, please telephone Mary Cadogan
on 01329 235987. A carrycot is also required.
Wanted
Reliable cleaner wanted for three hours a week. Please telephone 01329
310785 for details.
Stan
Johnson
Stan will be in Peel Nursing Home, Newgate Lane from the 15th July.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Fareham - £1782.08 Portchester £160.12
Forthcoming
Special Collections
14th July - Sr. Mary's Leaving Collection
21st July - Apostleship of the Sea
28th July - Southern Africa Appeal
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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