June Hoare
June, who has been the organist at Sacred Heart Church for many years, is ill. Would you please remember her in your prayers and all those parishioners who are ill.

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.

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. Thanks to all those who have already sent in their shoeboxes. Don't forget, the closing date is the 5th November.

Parish Bazaar - 16th November
Our annual Parish Bazaar will be held this year on Saturday 16th November from 11.00 until 3.00pm. WANTED - Any unused gifts in your household will be needed as donations, so please start digging deep into those cupboards! Items such as jewellery, books, toys, groceries, cakes, bottles 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.

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.

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
Why do the Herodians and Pharisees ask Jesus the question in today's Gospel: "Is it permissible to pay taxes to Caesar or not?" Jesus hints at the answer when He says to them, "You hypocrites! Why do you set this trap for me?" Herodians were members of Herod's party. They were staunch supporters of Rome's right to tax the Jewish population. Pharisees, on the other hand, opposed the tax but paid it anyway to avoid political confrontation with Rome. No matter how Jesus answers the question, He will end up alienating one of the groups. Or so the Herodians and the Pharisees thought. As it turns out, the silver coin, bearing Caesar's image, gives Jesus an ideal way to answer their question. When Jesus asks them if they have a silver denarius on their person, He tricks them into answering their own question. For, in those days, to possess a Roman coin was to admit a Roman obligation. When they produce the coin, Jesus says: "Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar ~ and to God what belongs to God."

Jesus makes it clear that we, as Christians, possess a dual citizenship. We are citizens of two worlds ~ this world and heaven. As such, we have obligations towards each, which we must respect and honour. These two obligations are like two sides of the same coin. A failure in our duty as citizens literally constitutes a failure in our duty as Christians. Thus, Peter tells Christians in 1 Peter 2:17: "Have reverence for God and respect the Emperor." And Paul tells Christians in Romans 13:1,7: Obey [civil] authorities…Pay, then, what you owe them; pay them your personal and property taxes, and show respect [to them]." Therefore, it is hoped that our dual citizenship, and the obligation we have to each, will never clash. However, if they do, we must always resolve the conflict without compromise to our God or to our conscience.

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!

St. Jude's School
St. Jude's School will be selling tins and packets from their harvest celebration after each Mass this weekend. Money collected will be donated to CAFOD.

Parents Pray for St Anne's School
To accommodate half term, this month's meeting to pray for the well-being of the school has been brought forward. Parents and staff, past, present or future all invited. You are welcome to the next meeting on 21st October at 27 Blenheim Avenue, Highfield - tel. 023 8077 1937 or 023 8055 7055 for more details.

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.

St Jude's PFA
The results of this month's 50/50 draw are:
1. K. Cosgriff
2. I. Wilson
3. Y. Brady

St Jude's RC Primary School
Current newsletter here

20th October 2002 29th Sunday of the Year The Year of St Matthew

Marie Jarman
Our sincere thanks and good wishes go to Marie Jarman, who has decided to retire after many years as Sacristan at the Sacred Heart Church. Her hard work and dedication are much appreciated by all.

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.

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 Chris 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 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.

Women of Hope
All are invited to a ladies evening at Fareham Community Church, West Street, Fareham on Monday 28th October at 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Tea and cakes followed by a special Speaker. Full details are on the notice board. Please telephone Veronica Hext on 01329 281419 if you are interested in attending.

First Friday Reflections - Dates for the Diary

Please note the change of date For the November Service

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.
8th 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.

Help Wanted in the house
4-5 hours by arrangement - town centre. Please telephone 01329 282187 if you are interested.

Oaklands Catholic School Open Evening
Oaklands School and Sixth Form College are holding their Annual Open Evening on Thursday 24th October from 5pm - 9pm. All parents are invited to come and visit the school. Prospective parents are especially welcome. The Governors are now considering applications for 11+ entry in September 2003. Please contact the Admissions Secretary immediately. Closing date for 2003 Applications is 8th November 2002.

APF
Sacred Heart APF Account for 2002 will close on Tuesday 29th October. If any Promoters have any boxes to empty, or money to hand in, please could they do so before the 29th October.

Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Fareham - £1967.65 Portchester £156.80
Family Fast- £1000.89

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