Home Mission Sunday
Next Sunday is Home Mission Sunday. This is a day of prayer for
the spread of the Gospel in England and Wales. The theme for this year's
celebration is the love the Father has for us all shown by his all embracing
forgiveness.
 Racial
Justice Sunday
'Love one another as sisters and brothers should, and have a profound
respect for each other' (Rom 12.10). Today is designated by the Christian
Churches in Britain and Ireland as a national day of prayer for racial
justice. We are all asked to reflect on racial justice issues, pray for
a Christian response, and make a commitment to work for justice. Within
the Catholic community in England and Wales, Racial Justice Sunday is
co-ordinated by the Catholic Association for Racial Justice (CARJ), tel.
020 8802 8080. If you would like to make a donation towards the work of
CARJ and the Ecumenical Racial Justice Fund please send your cheque (made
payable to 'Catholic Association for Racial Justice') to: Racial Justice
Sunday Appeal, CARJ, 9 Henry Road, Manor House, London N4 2LH.
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.
Opportunity
Knocks!
Would you like to spend a small amount of your time with the young people
of our Parish, in a fun, relaxed way? There are several opportunities
to join the developing team of helpers and you would be most welcome to
join us. We meet at St Philip Howard Church Hall on a Sunday evening between
7-9pm. The commitment is on a rota basis and will only be about once a
month. If you would like to help in any way with our young people please
phone Sue McMullan on 01329 284638. Thank you.
Naomi
House
Do you remember our parish project for communication aids? Naomi House
Children's Hospice still keeps in touch, as they promised they would,
and are currently looking for someone to test electrical equipment which
has been donated but cannot be sold until it has been tested. If you can
help, please get in touch with the shop next door to the Post Office in
West Street. Also needed by the Play Therapist:- terracotta plant pots;
wooden-framed mirrors; glitzy clothes for dressing up - all can be dropped
in at the shop. Peter Legate, who tragically died while climbing Everest
in April, was raising money for Naomi House. If you enjoy a special challenge,
why not consider a skydive or parachute jump. Ring 01962 843513 for more
details. The August Newsletter is displayed at St Philip Howard Church,
along with order forms for Christmas cards and Christmas puddings. Please
support in any way you can. Thank you. Marian Kavanagh
Wells
for India
Want to know more about the Charity 'Wells for India' which you helped
by collecting a fantastic sum through our Parish Lenten Appeal, 2002.
Yes! Then come and listen to a talk on 'Wells for India' given by people
who are directly involved in the various Projects which help people in
their struggle to survive in drought stricken Rajasthan, India. The talk
will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 12th September 2002 in the Avenue House
Hotel, Fareham. The speakers are Dr. Mary Grey and Om Prakash Sharma (Wells
for India Consultant). You are invited to come, listen and ask questions.
Parish
Bazaar - 16th November
WANTED - Any unused gifts in your household will shortly be needed as
donations for the Parish Bazaar, so please start digging deep into those
cupboards! Items such as jewellery, books, toys, groceries, cakes and
toiletries are all required but no jumble please. Raffle tickets will
be available in September/October.
Are
You New?
Are you new to this parish? If you have recently moved to this area, please
fill in one of the 'Are you new?' forms to be found at the entrance to
the church and return this to Father Chris or to the Parish Office. Alternatively
complete our online form.
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Thought for the Week
The point that all three of today's readings touch on is this:
there comes a time when we must speak out against evil. There comes a
time when we must confront those who are involved in wrongdoing. Moreover,
we must do this even at the risk of personal rejection. That's part of
the price of being a follower of Jesus.
When it
comes to speaking out against evil, whether it be in public or private,
there are certain things to be kept in mind. Speaking out needs to be
handled tactfully and delicately. In other words, we would do well to
keep in mind the words of an old Bananarama song which said: "It
ain't what you do. It's the way that you do it, and that's what gets results."
Take, for example, the mother who always holds her child's hand or places
her arm around her child when she corrects her. Or, there's the father
who takes his teenage children out to dinner when he needs to confront
them about certain thorny issues.
The great
British statesman Edmund Burke once said, "All that is needed
for evil to prosper is for good people to remain silent." This
is Jesus' point in today's Gospel. If we speak out against evil now, Jesus
will speak out in our defence later. Jesus said to his followers, "Everyone
who acknowledges me before others, I will acknowledge before my heavenly
Father" (Matthew 10:32). So, when we speak out against evil,
we take a stand for Jesus in this life and win from Him the promise that
He will take a stand for us in the next life.
Denny
Moore, RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Denny Moore, who died recently.
Please also remember her family and friends in your prayers. The Requiem
Mass will take place on Wednesday 11th September at 1.30pm at St. Philip
Howard Church. Vigil Prayer for the Dead will be held at 7.00pm on Tuesday
10th September at the Sacred Heart Church.
Diocese
of Portsmouth
A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic person to assist in the work
of the Department for Schools' by providing secretarial and administrative
support. Needed is a teamworker with excellent secretarial, computer and
people skills. The successful applicant will be required to contribute
to the developmental work in respect of school governance and compliance;
and in establishing and maintaining systems to support regular and high
quality service delivery. This is a full time post Monday to Friday 9am
to 5pm. The successful applicant will be based at the Department for Schools,
Park Place Pastoral Centre, Winchester Road, Wickham. PO17 5HA. For an
Application Form and full job and remuneration details contact Mrs. Mary
Swaffield. St Edmund House, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth PO1 3QA - tel.
023 9282 5430 or e-mail: mswaffield@portsmouth-dio.org.uk
Closing date - Monday 23rd September.
Children's
Liturgy
Children's Liturgy will recommence this weekend.
First
Friday Reflections - Dates for the Diary
Following the success of the reflection services held during Lent, a series
of 'First Friday' liturgies has been arranged, each starting at 7.30pm
at Our Lady of Walsingham Church.
4th October
'The month of Our Lady' - Rosary with reflection and prayer on
the 'Joyful Mysteries'.
1st November
'Trust in grief' - A reflection for the month of the Holy Souls.
6th December
'New Year' - An Advent reflection as we start the Church's year.
Fareham
Deanery Adult Formation
A series of talks has been arranged for the Fareham Deanery over the next
year. All talks will be held at St. Jude's School Hall from 7.30pm (Coffee/Tea
at 7.00pm). Crèche facilities will be made available if interest
is shown, telephone 01329 284638 for details. The programme for 2002 is
as follows:
18th September
'Who needs the Catholic Church?' - Speaker Fr. Paul Townsend
30th October
'All Souls? All Saints? An Exploration' - Speaker Fr. David Sillince
13th November
'Liturgical Overview with the emphasis on Advent' - Speaker Paul
Inwood.
Further details for the talks in 2003 can be found on the notice boards
in each church.
Youth
Club
The Youth Club will recommence on Sunday 15th September at the new time
of 7.00pm.
St Jude's
RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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8th
September 2002
23rd Sunday of the Year
The
Year of St Matthew
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Collection
for Father Paul Townsend
Father Paul is now on holiday and this is, therefore, an ideal time
to make a collection for his leaving present. Special Collections will be
taken at all Masses this weekend and also at all Masses on the 14th/15th
September. This is an opportunity to express our gratitude for all the work
that Father Paul has done for the parish of Fareham and Portchester, so
please do give generously. Please also remember Father Paul in your prayers,
so that he may have an enjoyable and restful holiday before starting his
new appointment in Wash Common in September.
Farewell
Gathering for Fr. Paul & Sr. Mary
On Sunday 22nd September there will be a Service of Thanksgiving and Farewell
Gathering for Father Paul and Sr. Mary. The Service will be held in St.
Philip Howard Church at 2.30pm followed by a Reception in St. Jude's School
Hall afterwards. All are welcome. Retiring Collections for Father Paul's
leaving present will be taken at all masses this weekend and on the 14th/15th
September.
 Parish
Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi
We have now been advised by Anthony Coles, the pilgrimage co-ordinator,
that the cost of the return coach travel (Fareham/Gatwick) is included
in the total cost of the pilgrimage. No payment is, therefore, required
to the parish for this part of the trip. Anyone who has sent in payment
for the coach travel should, by now, have had it returned to them. If
there are any queries, please contact the parish office. The remaining
balance of payment for the Pilgrimage is due by Monday 16th September.
All cheques should be made payable to 'Anthony R Coles Travel and Conferences'
and sent to the Parish Office. If there are any queries regarding payment,
travel insurance etc. you may either telephone Anthony Coles, direct on
020 7431 3414 or contact the Parish
Office.
Church
Cleaning
A special thank you to Dorothy Campkin and her team for the wonderful
job they made of cleaning the Sacred Heart Church last weekend, after
the repair work was completed on the wooden flooring.
First
Holy Communion Programme
The first meeting of the programme will take place on Saturday 21st September
at St. Jude's School between 10.00am - 11.30am. Parents are asked to stay
for this meeting in order to meet with the catechists. The children will
also have their photographs taken at this session. The initial Dedication
Celebration Mass will be at 11.00am on Sunday 22nd September at St. Philip
Howard Church. For further details please contact Sheelagh Pickard on
01329 318842.
 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.
Altar
Servers - Old and New
There will be a meeting for senior altar servers in the Presbytery at
7.30pm on Saturday 5th October. If you are unable to attend this meeting
please inform Fr. Chris. There will be a special training day for all
new altar servers, beginning at 11.45am and finishing at 1.00pm on Saturday
12th October in the Sacred Heart Hall. If there is anyone who wishes to
become an altar server but cannot attend this meeting, please contact
Fr. Chris.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Fareham - £1749.60 Portchester £175.22
Forthcoming
Special Collections
8th September - Fr. Paul's Leaving Collection
15th September - Fr. Paul's Leaving Collection
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 Chris, or complete the online
form
Father Paul Townsend
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