Solemn Latin Mass
A Solemn Latin Mass according to the traditional Catholic liturgy will be held at St. John's Cathedral, Portsmouth on Sunday 6th October at 3.00pm. Latin Mass, Gregorian Chant and Sacred Polyphony. Refreshments will be available afterwards in the hall. Vespers and Benediction at 5.00pm.

Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham
There will be a Mass to celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Walsingham on Tuesday 24th September at 6.30pm in Our Lady of Walsingham Church. Refreshments will follow the Mass and all are very welcome to attend.

St. Anne's School - Prayer Invitation
"Parents meet to pray for the well-being of the school every 4th Monday of the month at 8pm. Please join us on 23rd September at Little Oasis, 27 Blenheim Avenue, Highfield, SO17 1DW - tel. 023 8077 1937 or 023 8055 7055 for more details. Many thanks and God bless. Ian Bartlett"

Wanted
Domestic help wanted one or two mornings or afternoons, Fareham, near Ferneham Hall. Please telephone 01329 282187.

PFA 50/50
The results this month are:
1. I. Flynn
2. I. Wilson
3. Samantha Stockwell

Shoebox Appeal
Now that the children are back at school, Christmas can't be far away! Now is the time to start collecting bits and pieces for the SHOEBOX APPEAL. Get out the knitting needles for scarves, hats and mittens - and baby clothes. Last year's effort was spectacular. Let's do even better this year. Thanks. Marian.

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.

APF Boxes
It is coming to the end of the APF financial year, if you have a box that has not been emptied during the past year, please contact the Fareham Secretary, Ron Lewis on 01329 847533 or the Portchester Secretary Joan Hamilton on 02392 385559, by the first weekend in October.

Readers
Readers are invited to a Deanery Day of Reflection on Proclamation of the Word to be held from 10am on Saturday 19th October at St Margaret Mary RC Church, Middle Road, Park Gate. The day will be led by Father James Boyle and by Fran Ross, Diocesan Advisor for Lay Leadership. Please see the poster on the notice board for details.

Fareham Readers
The new Rota is available this weekend.

World's Biggest Coffee Morning
There will be a coffee morning on Friday 27th September at the Avenue House Hotel from 10.30am - 12.30pm to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Relief. Raffle and 'Guess the name of the Teddy'. The Mayoress, Pamela Bryant and her husband Jim, will be present. Everyone is most welcome.

A Trail of Two Cities
Philip Crispin is undertaking a 90 mile sponsored pilgrimage from Toledo to Avila as a way of raising money for the work of the De Paul Trust and The Society of St Vincent de Paul to help both the young homeless and the elderly and the infirm. He is the only Pilgrim from the diocese and has pledged himself to raise £2000. If you would like to sponsor him then please contact him at 13 Richmond Road, Southsea, Hants. PO5 2LL.

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.

THE UNION
Thought for the Week
To appreciate the parable in today's Gospel of the landowner who goes out to hire workers for his vineyard, we need to keep in mind that the latecomers who went into the vineyard were not loafers ~ they were labourers who needed a job. The fact that they were still waiting at the eleventh hour (about 5pm), shows how much they needed work. For, in Jesus' time, if a man didn't find work one day, his family often didn't eat the next. A man who found work early in the morning, rejoiced all day and so did his family.

So, who were the workers and the latecomers that Jesus was referring to? The latecomers were the sinners in Jesus' time who listened to his preaching and were converted. The early workers were Pharisees who were angry that sinners had repented, entered God's Kingdom late, and were getting the same reward as they. It is interesting to note that had the early workers not learned what their boss had paid the latecomers, they would have gone home joyful and thankful. As it was, they went home angry and jealous.

This raises the question: Why do so many people become happy or sad depending on whether they think they are better off or worse than their neighbour? Jesus hints at the answer when he says, "Did I cheat you? Or are you jealous because I am generous?" People often resent the good fortune of others because they are jealous of them. Unfortunately, if we do this we make the mistake of judging them by the world's standards and not God's. However, if we judge others by God's standards we might discover that we are just as well off as everyone else.

Thanks
Diane Hammersley would like to thank all those who have had Mass offered for her.

Denys Moore, RIP
Denys' family would like to thank the parishioners of St Philip Howard for all their kindness and messages of sympathy.

Regina D'Souza, RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Regina D'Souza, who died recently in Bahrain. Regina was the sister of Jane Pinto.

Augusta Husemann RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Augusta Husemann, who died recently. Please also remember her family in your prayers.

Autumn Spring Clean - Youth Group Cupboard
The Youth Group cupboard in St Philip Howard Church Hall will be sorted and cleared to make room for the storage of equipment for the young people of our Parish. It is the cupboard on the right at the back of the hall. If you own anything at present in the cupboard, please could you arrange for this to be collected, as we would hate to throw anything away that belonged to anyone. We will be clearing the cupboard on Saturday 28th September at 11am. Any problems at all, please phone Sue McMullan on Fareham 284638.

Mass for the Sick
A Mass for the sick will be held in St Philip Howard Church on Saturday 5th October at 3pm. Tea and biscuits will be served by members of the SVP in the Church hall immediately following the service. Special Ministers are requested to make any necessary transport arrangements. If anyone has difficulty with transport, please contact either Mary Cadogan on 01329 235987 or Peter Aspin on 01329 665240.

Diocesan Schools Building Fund
A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic person to promote the Diocesan Schools Building Fund, and provide information, encouragement and support to schools in their fund raising activity. We are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for Catholic Education, preferably with experience as a teacher or governor. This is a part-time post, 2 days a week. For an application form please contact Mrs Mary Swaffield, St. Edmund House, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA - Tel: 02392 825430 or email: mswaffield@portsmouth-dio.org.uk. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th September.

Food for thought!
Ours is a time of continual movement which often leads to restlessness, with the risk of "doing for the sake of doing". We must resist this temptation by trying "to be" before trying "to do". (Pope John Paul II Novo Millennio Inuente.)

Diocese of Portsmouth
A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic person to assist in the work of the Department for Schools. A team-worker is needed with excellent secretarial, admin, computer and people skills. This is a full time post Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm based at the Department for Schools, Park Place Pastoral Centre, Winchester Road, Wickham. PO17 5HA. For an application form, job and remuneration details contact Mrs. Mary Swaffield. St Edmund House, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth PO1 3QA - tel. 02392 825430. Closing date - 23rd September.

Race Night - St. Jude's School
There will be a race night at St. Jude's School on Saturday 12th October starting at 7.30pm with the first race at 8.00pm. Licensed bar and children's bar. For more information please contact Graham Stanton on 01329 284057.

Salesian Co-operators
Please see the poster on the notice board regarding this association of men and women who follow the vocation of service to the young people in the local church, in the spirit of Don Bosco.

St Jude's RC Primary School
Current newsletter here

22nd September 2002 25th Sunday of the Year The Year of St Matthew

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.

Churches Together in Portchester
The non-stipendiary curate at St. Mary's Church, Portchester, Reverend Phil Hiscock, is leaving for pastures new. Phil was the Honorary Chaplain for Portsmouth's Commercial Port and the Mission to Seafarers as well as working in the parish. He has now been appointed Chaplain to the Mission to Seafarers in Dunkerque, France. Please remember him in your prayers as he begins this new Ministry.

The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
"The cross of Jesus is the divine power which triumphs over the wisdom of the world. It signifies the obedience of Jesus, His charity and self-sacrifice that His followers must imitate through Mary in the new life that He offers through the shedding of His Precious Blood."
(From A Holy Card Prayer Book)
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.

Admission to St. Edmund's School - 2003
St. Edmund's School request that parents of Year 6 children wishing to have their sons or daughters educated at St. Edmund's commencing September 2003, apply immediately to the school. St. Edmund's receives substantial applications including a significant number from other Christian denominations. However, it is the policy of the school governors for baptised Catholic children to receive priority. The School will be holding an Open Evening on Tuesday 1 October 2002 from 6.30pm. Admission forms and the school prospectus are available on request from the School Admissions Secretary or may be obtained at the Open Evening.

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.

Finding New Life in the Spirit
A series of 8 seminars will be facilitated on 'Life in the Spirit' commencing on Tuesday 1st October at 7.30pm in the Sacred Heart Hall for 8 consecutive weeks. An introductory evening will be held on 24th September at the same time/place. This is an important opportunity to deepen your spiritual life in today's world, so why not come along and see.

Landings
There is now an informative web site www.bsac.ac.uk/LandingsUK with details about this process which welcomes back inactive Catholics who wish to return to the church. The follow up day for those who attended the Landings workshop in April is on Saturday 1st February at Bishop Challoner School, Basingstoke.

Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Fareham - £1574.04 Portchester £147.30

Forthcoming Special Collections
22nd September - Catholic Missionary Society
29th September - Cathedral

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

Fr Chris Whelan