CAFOD Harvest Fast Day
This coming Friday is CAFOD Fast Day. Please take an envelope home with
you and bring it to Mass next Sunday when it will be collected.
Oaklands
School – Vacancies
Suitable qualified person required as a Science Technician (40
weeks per year) in a busy school. Experience of working in a laboratory
is an advantage. Application form and details available on receipt of
S.A.E from Mr M. Lewis, Deputy Head at Oaklands Catholic School, Stakes
Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hants. PO7 7BW – tel. 023 9225 9214. Fax:
023 9223 0317.
Cover
Assistants
Over the coming year, the Governors are looking to create a number of
new posts for the role of Cover Assistant. Their main role will
be to look after the classes of teachers who are on short term absence
for whatever reason throughout the school year. A number of these posts
will be created which will be temporary in the first instance and will
be term time only, but could also be part time. Initially, however, they
are also looking to create a pool of Cover Assistants who are prepared
to come in on a day to day basis, but who may not wish to commit themselves
to a fixed commitment at this stage. No teaching experience or qualifications
are required, but successful candidates will be given appropriate
training to prepare themselves for this new role. For further information,
please contact the Head, Chris Whitfield or Martin Lewis, Deputy Head
on the telephone number given above.
Churches
Together in Fareham
There will be a series of talks this autumn entitled ‘Why do they
do it like that'. The idea is to increase people’s understanding
of other Christian traditions. This year’s talks will be as follows:
- Monday
29th September – 7.30pm
Rev. Richard Tanner – Methodist Church
- Monday
20th October - 7.30pm
Rev. Chris Whelan – Sacred Heart Church
- Monday
17th November - 7.30pm
Rev. Peter Trow – URC Church
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Growing in Faith Together (GIFT)
The
next talk in the 2003-2004 programme will take place on
Wednesday 8th October.
Speaker - Fr. James Boyle
The theme will be:
“Reconciliation - Repent and Believe”.
The talk will be held at St Mary’s Church Hall in Gosport
from 7.30pm (Coffee/Tea at 7.00pm).
Everyone is most welcome.
Access
to the Hall is via Mumby Road, then right into Minit Road (also
signposted as South Loading Rd). You will be facing the back of
the church and the rear entrance to the Presbytery. The Hall is
on the right-hand side. |
New Group
Are you a cross-stitcher? Would you be interested in forming a Cross-stitch
group in the Parish? I have a number of Christmas card patterns. If anyone
would like to join me in a group stitch-in for a few weeks before Christmas,
please ring Fareham 311178 in order to gauge the level of interest.
APF Promoters
& Red Box Holders
If your Red Mission box has not been emptied by 17th October, please contact
Ron Lewis on 01329 847533 (Fareham) or Joan Hamilton on 02392 385559 (Portchester).
House
Groups
The next house group meeting will be on Wednesday 1st October at 101 The
Avenue, Fareham commencing at 7.30pm. All are very welcome. For more information
please telephone 01329 847533.
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First Friday Reflections
7.30pm
– Our Lady of Walsingham Church
Friday
3rd October
‘Rosary’
Friday
7th November
‘In Remembrance of the Dead’ |
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
“Anyone who is not against us is for us.”
Many Christians from all denominations should find these words of Jesus
in today’s Gospel challenging, to say the least. As Christians in
Fareham and Portchester, we have a chance to express our understanding and
acceptance of this statement on Thursday 9th October, at 7.30pm at Ferneham
Hall. Please make a note of this date and time in your diaries today. A
major celebration is to take place on this evening and its purpose is to
enable all Christians from all over the Borough of Fareham to join together
in worship and celebrate our oneness in Jesus Christ. I hope that the Roman
Catholic Church of Fareham and Portchester will be well represented. Normally,
it’s the same few Catholics that have an interest in ecumenism that
attend such events, but if you have never been to an event like this before,
then I suggest you go to this one.
The evening is called “Come Let us Worship”.
As well as a lot of clapping and singing, there will be drama, dance,
prayer and a “creative corner” for people to express how grateful
they are to God through art. Towards the end, there will be a “fellowship
supper”, which will give everyone an opportunity to meet other Christians
from other denominations and share some food and drink together. This
will be a wonderful occasion for Christians of all ages. There are no
tickets, and the evening is free, although there will be a voluntary collection
to help cover the cost of putting on the event. People are advised to
try and come early to make sure that they get a decent seat. Remember
that we are all brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ and have but one
Father in Heaven, so let’s thank the Lord together for that.
Matthew Carter
This weekend we welcome back to our community Matthew Carter who, after
several month’s discernment and in conjunction with the Diocesan
Vocations Team, has decided not to continue with his training for the
priesthood due to academic difficulties. It is good to have him back with
us in Fareham and Portchester Parish and I have assured him of all your
prayers and support.
Sean Hogan R.I.P.
The funeral of Sean Hogan will take place on Tuesday 30th September at
Sacred Heart Church at 1.00pm. Refreshments will follow in the church
hall immediately after the Service for those who do not wish to attend
the Crematorium Service. Those who do attend the Crematorium are also
invited to a reception in the church hall after the Cremation. Vigil Prayer
for the Dead will take place at 7.00pm on Monday 29th September at the
Sacred Heart Church. Please remember Sean’s family in your prayers.
Choices Weekend
Bishop John Hine has recently said that it is not easy today for young
people to grow in a true understanding of what life is all about. Commercial
and peer pressures are so powerful and so confusing – it is easy
to drift with the tide. Over the years Choices Weekend has proved to be
a powerful experience for young people, helping them to take stock of
who they are and why they really matter. So often they come away from
the weekend with a new vision for their lives and a greater understanding
of family, of love and even of Church. Are you aged 20-35? Then
why not come along to the next Choices Weekend, 7-9 November, which is
held at the Carmelite Priory in Boars Hill overlooking Oxford. For information,
contact Bill and Joy Reilly 0118 981 3784 or visit the website:www.choicesweekend.com
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First
Holy Communion Programme
Parents of those children of First Holy Communion age (born
before the 31st August 1996) who wish for their children to prepare
for this sacrament should complete one of the forms to be found
at the entrance to the church, and return this to Father Chris or
the Parish Office as soon as possible.
The
programme will commence on Saturday 4th October at St Jude’s
School from 10.00am. |
Parish
Race Night
Saturday 18th October at St Jude’s School. Come and join the fun
- £2.00 per head (including supper) – licensed bar. Bring
your money; bring your kids; bring a friend! First race 8.00pm. Tickets
now available from Graham Stanton 01329 284057. Book early to avoid disappointment.
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Revisiting
Vatican II:
The Vocation of all Believers
Bishop Remi de Roo
Monday 13th October 8.00 - 9.30pm
Cathedral Discovery Centre, Portsmouth
This will be a rare opportunity to listen to and meet Bishop Remi
de Roo who was Bishop of Victoria, Canada, at the time of the Second
Vatican Council. He is one of the few surviving English-speaking
Council Fathers. He continues to speak nationally and internationally
about the Council and related matters and we are delighted that
he has agreed to visit our diocese in October. Tickets cost £5
per person. To book, please contact the Department for Evangelisation
and Catechesis on 01329 835583. |
“Getting
to know us better”
Fareham and Gosport NHS Primary Care Trust are holding an open evening
at Ferneham Hall, Fareham on Tuesday 30th September starting at 7.00pm
(light refreshments available). This is an opportunity for the people
of Fareham and Gosport to hear about their local health services and meet
some of the staff who provide them. All welcome. For more information
please contact Judith Foster on 01329 229432.
St Jude's
RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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| 28th
September 2003
26th Sunday of the Year
The
Year of St Mark |
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Note
There will be no 10.30am Mass or Confessions at the Sacred Heart Church
on Saturday 4th October due to the pilgrimage to London.
A Message
from the Mayor of Fareham
“Thank you for inviting me to the Induction of Father Chris Whelan
as Parish Priest for Fareham and Portchester on 5th September at St Philip
Howard Church. It was a most interesting service and thank you for the
delicious supper that followed.
We are
fortunate to have such an enthusiastic and charming young man working
for a Church in Fareham. I am sure he will be a great asset to our community…………Marian
Ellerton”
 The
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
A voice from the tabernacle! Listen. “for one who truly loves,
nothing is too much. Love does not count the cost; it bargains not; it
does not ask, ‘How much will I get for this?’ Love sacrifices
itself, gives itself wholly for the beloved.” Thus the Saviour loves
you now; He has been loving you all the while. “Behold,” He
says, “I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.”
(Fr. Winfrid Herbst, SDS).
If you are
able to help with Adoration in Fareham please contact 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.
Concert
of Christian Music at Portchester
There will be a concert of Christian Music at St Mary’s Church,
Portchester Castle on Saturday 11th October beginning at 7.30pm. The
Mustard Seed Girls’ Choir, Lucy Stimpson-Maynard and Nell Wycherley
will perform to raise funds for a member of Stubbington Anglican Church
serving a community in Uganda – being persecuted by rebel soldiers.
Tickets: £5 for adults; £2.50 for children and senior citizens.
If you are interested, please give your name to Joan Hamilton or telephone
023 9238 5559.
Good
News Van
The next visit of this Christian mobile library to 22 Castle Street, Portchester
is on 23rd October from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. There are Christian books, CD’s,
cassettes and videos to borrow and cards to buy.
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Catholic
Bible School, Nutbourne,
W. Sussex
A
Day for Women
“You or me, God?”
presented by Sue Whitehead
Saturday
11th October 2003
10.00am – 3.30pm
(Prior booking is helpful)
Sue is a wife and mother, a writer and author and an experienced
international conference speaker.
Please
telephone 01243 371766 for further details. |
Does
Prison Work?
What can the Churches do? What can I do? Debbie Thrower of Meridian Television
will interview Simon Cole, Assistant Chief Constable of Hampshire; David
Scott, Chief Probation Officer; Juliet Lyon, Director of the Prisons Reform
Trust; Sandra Gidley MP, Liberal Democrat for Romsey; Jim Gomersall, Governor
of Winchester Community Prison; at Winchester Law Courts on Wednesday
19th November 2003. Refreshments and Resources from 7.15pm, Seminar 7.45
to 9.30pm. To book your place contact David Hinks, Department for Social
Responsibility on 01962 624806.
New Altar
Servers
Training Session – Sacred Heart Church on Saturday 4th October 11.30am
to 1.00pm.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Offertory Collection - £1693.07
Catholic
Agency to Support Evangelisation - £335.47
Forthcoming
Special Collections
28th September - Cathedral
5th October - Collection of CAFOD Harvest Fast Day Envelopes
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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