 Day
for Life – Sunday 6th July 2003
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has
agreed that Sunday 6th July will be celebrated as the ‘Day
for Life’. The theme this year is the ‘blessing of children’ and
in this way we are seeking both to celebrate the gift of life and
at the same time draw attention to things that attack and diminish
its value. Copies of an 8 page colour newsletter published by the
Bishops’ Conference will be available on the day. The newsletter
will cover a range of issues, including embryo research, cloning,
child protection, women and abortion, child poverty at home and abroad,
education and the needs of children in care. All this material together
with further ideas for celebrating the blessing of children can be
downloaded from the website: www.staytruetolife.org
Saturday
5th July
Please note that there will be no 10.30am Mass at Sacred Heart Church
on 5th July due to the Open Air Mass at 12.00 noon at St. Jude’s
playing field.
Parish
Pastoral Council
Our PPC meets on Wednesday of this week at 7.30pm at Our Lady of Walsingham
Church.
Congratulations
Kevin and Sue Field are celebrating their Silver Wedding Anniversary this weekend.
After the 9.00am Mass today, all are invited to join Kevin and Sue in the
Sacred Heart Hall for a celebratory drink and some cake. 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.
Baptism
Celebration Mass
The 11.00am Mass at St Philip Howard Church on Sunday 6th July will be
celebrated for all families who have had children baptised in the parish
within the last year. All are very welcome to attend.
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First
Friday Reflective Service
4th
July at 7.30pm
at Our Lady of Walsingham Church
This Service will offer an opportunity for
quiet reflection and prayer.
All
are welcome to this parish event
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Senior
Altar Servers
Senior Altar Servers are reminded that there is a meeting on Wednesday
9th July at 7.30pm in the Presbytery.
APF
- Annual Mission Mass
Fr. Frank Thompson MHM invites Mill Hill Members, and anyone interested,
to attend the Annual Mission Mass to be held on Wednesday 16th July at
St. John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth at 7.30pm. The Mass will be followed
by tea and biscuits and a short but delightful mission film entitled “African
Christmas”, featuring Steven Msinbe, an inspiring 18yr old boy,
Fr. Patrick Kungalo and Max Walker, a young Australian mission worker
experiencing his first Christmas away from home. This is a chance to
find out how your contributions are transformed into deeds and to celebrate
your ‘missionary vocation’. 3 other APF Mission Masses are
also being offered in the diocese – please see church notice board
for dates and locations.
Park
Place Garden Party
A Garden Party will take place between 3.00-5.30pm on Sunday 13th
July at Park Place Pastoral Centre, Wickham. Stalls selling cakes
and produce, flower arranging
competition, grand raffle, demonstrations. Afternoon tea is included in the price
of the ticket - £5 adult and 50p children. Prize for ‘lucky ticket’.
As well as being fun for all, the afternoon will highlight the missionary work
of the Franciscan Sisters in India. This year the focus is on the essential programmes
of social, domestic and health education for women in remote and deprived villages.
All funds from the event (+ any donations) will be given to the Sisters to support
their vital work. Tickets can be reserved and bought from Park Place by telephoning
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.
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THE UNION
Thought for the Week
This Sunday we celebrate the feast of Ss. Peter and Paul, the
first and the last of the Apostles. Both Peter and Paul had to let go
of their old lifestyles before they could go on to become two of the
most important figures of earliest Christianity. Peter had to let go
of his family ties, and his job as a fisherman. When he was called by
Jesus he sold off his nets, unloaded the huge catch of fish then gave
all his money to the poor, and said goodbye to his old way of life. Paul
also gave up his profession and let go of all the public respect it gave
him. He let go of his sword so that he could pick up his cross to follow
Jesus. And Peter had to let go of his nets in order to carry the keys
for the kingdom of heaven. St
Peter and St Paul’s lives and their mission became so dramatic
because their letting go was so dramatic. Their letting go was a deep
act of faith in the Lord which placed them at the complete disposal of
Jesus which enabled him to give them their great gifts and responsibilities.
Peter, the first of the apostles and the first to whom Christ appeared
after his resurrection, was the one who strengthened his brothers and
sisters and provided them with the firm foundation on which the Church
grew. Paul, on the other hand, driven by his love for Jesus spread the
good news of Christ’s resurrection to the ends of the earth. Ultimately,
however, it was God that was able to do this work through them because
they had let go. This week let’s think what it is that we have
to let go of in order to follow Jesus more closely.
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Ss.
Peter and Paul
Peter was a fisherman and Paul had studied to be a rabbi. Both were individualists
who gave themselves completely to preaching and defending the teaching
of Jesus.
Peter
was executed by the Emperor Nero about 64AD. Legend says he wanted
to be crucified upside down because he felt unworthy to be executed
in the same way as Jesus. Paul, who was a Roman citizen, was
martyred about 67AD by decapitation.
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Cyril
Howard RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Cyril Howard, who died
recently. Please
also pray for Pat and all Cyril’s family and friends. Cyril’s funeral
took place on Friday 27th June.
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
such course will
be taking place on Mondays 7th & 14th July at the home of Julie and
Paul Phillips. If you would like to take part please contact Julie or
Paul on 01329 319392. Godparents are also very welcome to attend. Please
arrange
the date of baptism of your child with Father Chris. APF
- Annual Mission Mass
Fr. Frank Thompson MHM invites Mill Hill Members, and anyone
interested, to attend the Annual Mission Mass to be held
on Wednesday 16th July at
St. John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth at 7.30pm. The Mass will be followed
by tea and biscuits and a short but delightful mission film entitled “African
Christmas”, featuring Steven Msinbe, an inspiring 18yr old boy,
Fr. Patrick Kungalo and Max Walker, a young Australian mission worker
experiencing his first Christmas away from home. This is a chance to
find out how your contributions are transformed into deeds and to celebrate
your ‘missionary vocation’. 3 other APF Mission Masses are
also being offered in the diocese – please see church notice
board for dates and locations. A Message
from CAFOD South
“Thank you very much for sending the magnificent donation of £3567.53,
the result of your parish Lenten appeal, which this year was devoted
to relief for sufferers of aids, and in particular children who have inherited
the disease from their parents. Our thanks go to the parishioners who
gave
so generously as part of their Lenten sacrifices.” Annual
Naval Mass – Sunday 13th July 2003
The Annual Naval Mass will be held at St. John’s Cathedral,
Portsmouth on Sunday 13th July at 10.30am. All serving and ex-service
personnel and
their families are especially invited to this Mass but everyone is welcome.
Refreshments will be served following the Mass. The rig is No.1b (with
medals) or civilian clothing if preferred. Trudy
Russell – Amazon Rainforest Trek
Trudy Russell will be available at the end of all masses this weekend
to collect the sponsorship money pledged to
her for the September
Rainforest Trek in Ecuador in aid of the National Deaf Children’s Association.
Portchester
Good News Festival
This weekend, at the Marquee, Dore Avenue Open Space, Portchester Good News Festival
is taking place. Paul Heyman will be in concert playing his electric fiddle today,
Sunday, at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
Charity
Open Garden
Chris and Frankie Lane are opening their garden at 50 Hill Park Road,
Fareham for the Red Cross, on 12th and 13th July from 2.00 – 6.00pm.
It is a small town garden with many interesting features. Entry by donation.
Tea and home-made cakes will be available. Plants for sale.
St Jude’s
Kool Dudes After School Club
Kool Dudes will be closed on the following dates: no after school
club 24 July; closed 25 July to 8 August. Open from 11 August until
29 August. Closed from
1 – 5 September. The club will then reopen on the 8th September for the
new term.
Oaklands
Catholic School
Oaklands School will be open to visitors on Wednesday 2nd July between 11.30am-1.00pm.
All interested parents are invited to come along and see the school in action.
Day
of Recollection – Douai Abbey
Saturday 19th July 10.45am – 4.00pm - this day is designed to enable Ministers
of the Eucharist, Readers, Cantors, Musicians, Servers and others who are engaged
in ministry, to be ministered to themselves. Suggested donation for waged = £10.
For more information please contact Douai Abbey on 0118 971 5300.
St Jude's
RC Primary School
Current newsletter here |
| 29th
June 2003
Ss. Peter & Paul
The
Year of St Mark |
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 Father
Richard Hind – 40th Ordination Anniversary
Our congratulations and very best wishes go to Father Richard Hind, who
celebrates his 40th Ordination Anniversary this weekend.
Open
Air Mass & Parish Open Day Celebration
Next weekend, on Saturday 5th July at 12 noon on St Jude’s Playing
Field, there is a unique opportunity to join together with other members
of our parish community for the Open Air Mass. The First Holy Communion
and Confirmation certificates will be presented at this mass. The Parish
Open Day will follow and our parish groups will have the opportunity
to promote themselves - and you will have the chance to ask those questions
you’ve always wanted to ask from group representatives! Why not
bring the whole family along and enjoy a picnic afterwards (please bring
your own food and drink and picnic chairs or rugs for seating).
 The
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
"“Give thanks therefore to God the Father for having given
you His divine Son not only as Brother in the Incarnation, as Teacher
of truth, and as Saviour on the Cross, but especially as your Eucharist,
your bread of life, your heaven already begun . . . Thank Him in all
humility of heart, like Saint Elizabeth in the presence of Mary and the
Word Incarnate; thank Him with the vibrant ardour of Saint John the Baptist;
thank Him with the joy and generosity of Zacheus when he received the
visit of Jesus in his house; thank Him with the Holy Church" (St.
Peter Julian Eymard).
If
you are able to help with Adoration in Fareham please telephone Lily
Peach on 077 678 98885. If you are able to help with Adoration at
Portchester, please contact Veronica Reeves on 023 9237 2864 or Rose
Andrews on 023 9238 8494.
Lourdes
Cake Stall
The next cake stall, in aid of funds to send young helpers to Lourdes,
will take place this weekend following the Masses. Two young children
of the parish have donated some of their toys to the stall and have requested
that all proceeds made from the sale of those toys go to the Lourdes
Fund.
Lourdes Buffet
Lunch
The next Lourdes Lunch will take place in St Jude’s School Hall on Saturday
19th July at 12.30pm. The lunch is in aid of the fund to send young helpers to
Lourdes. Tickets will be on sale from next weekend priced at £5.00, and
will be available from Pauline Jackson or Ann Corr. Tickets may also be booked
by telephoning 01329 236275. Everyone is most welcome.
House
Group
There will be a House Group meeting at 101 The Avenue, Fareham (7.45pm for 8.00pm)
on Wednesday 2nd July. We have started to study the Gospel of St. Mark. For more
information please telephone 01329 847533. Green
Group
Interested in ‘green issues’? If so, why not join the meeting of
the ‘Green Group’ on 10th July in the Sacred Heart Church Hall at
7.30pm. All are welcome.
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Fareham & Portchester
Parish
125th Anniversary Celebrations
Dates for your diary:
Open
Air Mass & Open Day
St Jude’s School Playing Fields
Saturday 5th July – 12.00 noon
followed by picnic
Celebratory
Mass
St Philip Howard Church
Friday 5th September – 7.30pm
Induction of Fr. Chris Whelan
as Parish Priest of Fareham & Portchester
followed by refreshments in
St. Jude’s School Hall
Parish
Pilgrimage to London
Westminster Cathedral; Allen Hall Seminary and Tyburn Convent
Saturday 4th October
All
are very welcome |
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Fareham - £1496.06
Portchester - £87.29
Forthcoming
Special Collections
29th June – Peters Pence
13th July – Apostleship of the Sea
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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