 Eve
Heron
"I wish to thank everyone for all your prayers and Mass cards which
I have received since my fall - I am now at St. Christopher's Hospital,
Fareham and I hope it will not be too long before I will be seeing you
all again. Thank you again it is very much appreciated. God bless, Eve
Heron."
Sean
Hogan
Sean Hogan and family would like to thank all their friends in the parish
for their continuing love, support and prayers following Sean's recent
operation. Unfortunately, the problem has spread and Sean has now to undergo
a course of chemotherapy.
Fareham
Deanery Formation Talks
The next talk in the Adult Formation Series will be held on Wednesday
30th October in St. Jude's School Hall, commencing at 7.30pm (Coffee/Tea
at 7pm). The theme is "All Souls? All Saints? An Exploration''
and the speaker will be Fr. David Sillince. Everyone is most welcome
to attend. Crèche facilities will be made available if interest
is shown, please telephone 01329 284638 for details.
Shoebox
Appeal
The official leaflet, with details of how to put together your SHOEBOX,
is now available in the church porch. St. Jude's school has agreed to
be the collection point. Boxes have to be in by 5TH NOVEMBER so we have
less time than last year. Please do try to fill a box! They are so necessary
and greatly appreciated.
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. Raffle tickets are available
from this weekend and donations may be brought and left at the back of
each church from Saturday 19th October.
Faith
and Light
Faith and Light is a Christian organisation for people with learning
difficulties and for their families and friends. The next meeting for
our local group will be held today at 3.00pm in the St. Philip Howard
Hall.
Fashion
Show and Clothes Sale
This is to take place at St Anthony's Primary School, Primate Road,
Titchfield on Tuesday 15th October - tickets £2.50 in advance: £3.00
on the door - children free. Contact Elizabeth Evans on 01329 231448 for
further details.
A Taste
of India
This is an occasion for all to come with family and friends to enjoy an
Indian meal together at Park Place Pastoral Centre on Sunday 27th October
2002 at 12.30pm. Cost is £12.00 per person including wine (£6
for children) in aid of the Franciscan Mission Project for Rural Women's
Development in India. Advanced booking advisable as numbers is limited.
Please contact Sister Judith fsma , Park Place Pastoral Centre, Winchester
Rd, Wickham, Fareham PO16 5HA or Tel: 01329 833043.
Christmas
Cakes - Park Place Pastoral Centre
Christmas cakes, marzipan fruits and rum truffles may be ordered from
Sister Judith before 1st December. Please tel: 01329 833043 or fax 01329
832226. Proceeds from the sale of these items will be donated to the Park
Place Mission Fund.
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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THE
UNION
Thought for the Week
The parable in today's Gospel, like all of Jesus' parables, has
three levels of meaning. Firstly, there's the literal meaning. It's simply
the story Jesus tells: A king holds a wedding feast for his son. When
the guests don't show up, the king replaces them with substitute guests.
The second level of meaning is the intended level. It's what Jesus intended
to teach the people of His time through His story. After we study the
parable closely, we see that the king stands for God. The wedding feast
stands for the Kingdom of God. The invited guests stand for the Chosen
People, who made a covenant with God. Finally, the substitute guests stand
for the sinners and the Gentiles of Jesus' time. They are the people who
accepted Jesus after God's Chosen People rejected him. The Kingdom of
God is now open to all people, not just the Chosen People. No one
is excluded, not even the Gentiles. This was a revolutionary idea
for the Jews of Jesus' time.
This brings
us to the third level of meaning. It's the personal or practical meaning
that the parable holds for us 2000 years later. For this, we turn to the
surprise ending of the parable. It describes a substitute guest who is
expelled from the feast by the king because he came without a wedding
garment. He stands for a substitute guest who responded to the king's
invitation, but on his own terms - not the king's terms. He stands for
someone who refused to conform to the etiquette that was normal in ancient
times when people entered the king's presence. It's right here that we
find the parable's personal meaning for our lives today. We are among
the substitute guests who have been invited by God to the wedding feast
of the Kingdom of Heaven. We have been invited by God to sit down at the
banquet of eternal life with His son, Jesus. If we accept His invitation,
we must do so on His terms - not our own.
Sacred
Heart Church
A high level clean at the Sacred Heart Church is to take place between
Monday 21st October - Wednesday 23rd October. Mass will be in the Sacred
Heart Hall on these dates.
Halloween
Discos
15th Fareham Scout Group are holding Halloween Discos on Friday 25th October
in St. Philip Howard Hall. For 6-10 years the fun starts at 6pm - 7.30pm
and includes a prize for the best fancy dress, karaoke, face painting
and games. For 10+ years the fun starts at 7.45pm - 9.15pm and will include
karaoke, games and face painting. Tickets - £1, available through
St. Jude's school office or any Scout Leader - they will be limited, so
buy early to avoid disappointment!
Calling
All Young People…
15th Fareham Scout Group currently has vacancies in all sections. Beavers
have fun between the ages of 6-8 years, Cubs enjoy themselves from 8 -
10½ years and our more adventurous Scouts run from 10½+
years. All sections are run by trained Scout Leaders who spend lots of
time and energy ensuring that our members enjoy an active, balanced programme
of activities in a safe environment. For more details for any age group
please contact Andrea Barnes on 01329 283620.
CAFOD
The Head of Supporter Services has written to thank the parish for the
donation of £1223.00 towards the Southern Africa Food Crisis appeal.
They have asked us to pray for all those people who are suffering as a
result of this crisis.
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.
Date
for your Diary
Parish Christmas Dinner
Saturday 30th November 2002
St Jude's School Hall - 7.30pm
All
proceeds to Naomi House, Winchester
the children's hospice
where care and support is given to children during their good days,
difficult days and last days.
Sponsors
for this event would be most appreciated either through:
* your company *
* family sponsorship *
* or individual donations *
donors
will be kept anonymous if requested
Please
contact Father Chris if you would like to sponsor or donate to this
parish event.
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St Jude's
RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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13th
October 2002
28th Sunday of the Year
The
Year of St Matthew
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Marian
Liturgy
October is, like May, a month specially dedicated to Our Lady.
In honour of this, there will be a Marian Liturgy in the Sacred Heart
Church on Friday 18th October at 7.30pm. All members of the parish
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Calling all Parish Group leaders and Link Persons
The Parish Handbook is currently being up-dated, so would any leaders
please contact Justine Symes on 01329 829169 with any changes, eg. Telephone
numbers.
Recommended
Reading
The following will be of interest to those involved in RCIA:
When You are an RCIA Sponsor:
In this little book, Rita Burns Senseman reflects on the responsibility
and significance of being chosen to share your faith and personal experience
with someone less familiar with the path than you. She offers suggestions
for being a companion and witness on the RCIA journey, for introducing
and welcoming the new Catholic into the parish faith community, and for
praying and worshipping together. Published by St Anthony Press. Price
£2.95.
Welcoming
the New Catholic:
A completely rewritten and updated version of the book that has introduced
many to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. An excellent text
for new and experienced RCIA team members and for anyone who wishes to
know how the Church welcomes new Catholics and why. Liturgy Training Pub.
Price £4.50.
These books may be ordered from the Cathedral
Discovery Centre.
 The
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
"The Rosary, especially prayed in the presence of the Blessed
Sacrament, is a powerful means of spiritual grace. The power of one Hail
Mary can change the world. In all our efforts and endeavours, we can never
underestimate the power of prayer, and must always rely upon the help
of God. In a special way we commend our efforts to the Mother of God and
our own Blessed Mother." (Archbishop Thomas Daly of Brooklyn,
New York)
Someone is needed to fill in the hours from 6:00-7:00 pm on Tuesdays,
3:00-4:00 pm on Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm on Thursdays, and 12:00-1:00
pm on Fridays. If you are able to help, please telephone Lily Peach on
01329 825447 or 077 678 98885.
Prayer
Night
A Prayer Night will take place at 7.30pm on 15th October at Fareham Baptist
Church, subject 'Praying for all Aspects of Peace'.
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.
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.
Gosport
and Fareham Youth Orchestra
Gosport and Fareham Youth Orchestra are looking for new musicians to join
their Orchestra. If your child is interested in finding out more, please
contact Hampshire Music Service on 01962 861502 for further details.
Would
you like to play the bagpipes?
For those who may be interested in learning to play the bagpipes,
sessions for beginners are held on Wednesday evenings at The Castle Street
Centre, Portchester. Why not become a member of the Ramsay Caledonia Pipe
Band - free tuition and uniform supplied. For more information please
telephone 07940 167376.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Fareham - £1569.03 Portchester £230.57
Forthcoming
Special Collections
20th October - Mission Sunday
3rd November - Bamenda
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
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