 New
Thurible for the Sacred Heart Church
Many thanks to all those who offered to pay for the new thurible. The
donation from the first kind donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, was
accepted. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Father Chris
Churches
Together in Portchester
The total raised as the Portchester Ecumenical Lent Lunches
was £419.28. Of this, £139.76 was sent to CAFOD and the remainder
was sent to Christian Aid. Many thanks to all who gave their support.
Altar
Servers’ Meeting
There will be a meeting at the Sacred Heart Presbytery on Tuesday
18th May for all seniors and golds to attend, if possible. The meeting
is also open to all other Altar Servers who would like to come and put
their thoughts across and to be involved. The meeting will begin at 7.00pm
and will finish promptly at 9.00pm.
Mobile
Phone Recycling
Fareham Community Action now has a recycling point for old mobile phones.
If you have a mobile that you no longer need, please take it along the
offices (5 Osborn Rd South) and dispose of it - you will be helping to
raise funds at the same time.
Churches
Together in Portchester
&
Churches Together in Fareham
Pentecost
Picnic
in
the grounds of Portchester Castle
Sunday
30th May 2004
Gather
at Portchester Methodist Church
Castle Street
12.30pm
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Date
for the Diary - St Jude’s May Fayre
St Jude’s May Fayre will be held on Saturday 15th May from 10.30am–2.30pm
at St Jude’s School. Side stalls, tombolas, BBQ, raffle and refreshments
available. All proceeds to go towards the school. If anyone is able to
help on the day, please contact the school on 01329 235131. Items for
donation will only be accepted after the 10th May due to restricted storage
space.
Plastic
Milk tops
Plastic milk tops of any colour are needed to raise funds to purchase
a wheelchair. Please bring them to the three churches for collection.
Used
Postage Stamps
Please bring your used postage stamps to church and leave in the tin provided;
these are sent to the Scout Association to raise funds for the Trust that
provides holiday homes for handicapped scouts (boys and girls).
Teaching
at Oaklands Catholic School
Oaklands Catholic School, Waterlooville is looking to fill the following
posts for September 2004:
Head of Maths (MPS +4 management points); 2nd in Maths Department
(MPS + 2 management points); Teacher of PE (mainly boys) and Teacher
of Maths. We are also looking to increase our pool of Cover Assistants
who look after classes when a teacher is absent. If you are interested
in any of the above please contact Chris Whitfield, Headteacher or Martin
Lewis, Deputy Head at the school on 02392 259214. Vacancies arise across
the curriculum every year, so please do contact the Headteacher if you
are interested in changing schools.
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
Just two quotes that seem to reflect our readings:
“It
is always springtime in the heart that loves God.” (St John Vianney).
“People
today are hungry for love, for understanding love, which is much greater
and which is the only answer to loneliness and great poverty.” (Mother
Teresa)
Father
Andrew Chandler
Michael
Smith RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul
of Michael Smith, who died recently. Michael’s funeral will take
place on Tuesday 11th May at 9.30am in the Sacred Heart Church. Please
also remember the family and friends of Michael in your prayers.
Diocesan
Day
This day is based on Mary Magdalen in Scripture, Art and Story and is
led by Sr. Magdalen Lawler SND, with slides and music. It takes place
at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Bransbury Road, Eastney, Portsmouth
on Saturday 15th May from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Bring lunch to share, drinks
provided. Registration £3.00 on the day. All welcome
Grants
for children and young people
Did you know that you can get from £250 to £7,000 for
projects or activities that benefit children or young people? For an application
pack call: 0845 113 0161 or visit the website: www.cypu.gov.uk
GIFT
- Growing in Faith Together
The next talk in the 2004 programme will take place on Wednesday
12th May
in St Jude’s School at 7.30pm (Coffee/Tea 7.00pm).
The theme for the evening will be
‘Mary, Our Mother’
and the speakers will be Mr & Mrs P Hutley from the Wintershall
Estate.
All are very welcome.
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Working
to Live: Work – Prison or Passion?
Will I ever find my job worthwhile? My family seem to be missing
out. Work seems to be taking over my life and I’m getting tired.
If you find yourself saying these things – Working to Live is for
you! It takes place on Thursday 27th May from 7.30 – 10.00pm at
Winchester Baptist Church, Swan Lane, Winchester. Tickets cost £5.00
and are available by telephoning 0500 828099 or 029 2081 0800.
Would
you like to become a Primary School Teacher?
Would you like to train locally with a provider which has been given
a Grade 1 (very good) for the quality of training (Ofsted 2002)? Would
you like to gain both a Post Graduate Certificate of Education as well
as Qualified Teacher Status in a year? Do you want to be given £6,000
whilst you train, with no tuition fees to pay? Would you like to train
in a ‘SCITT’, which is a School Centred Initial Teacher
Training scheme, based on a school site in Southampton? Would you like
to train in a small, friendly and supportive Christian environment?
If the answers to the above are yes: you must have an honours degree
(2:2 or above) & Maths and English GCSE Grade C or equivalent +
Science (if born after 1979) and experience of being in an English Primary
School. The next course starts in January 2005. Contact: The Primary
Catholic Partnership, c/o Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Mansel
Road West, Southampton DO16 9LP – tel: 023 8077 9753 for further
details or visit the web site on: www.pcp-scitt.org.uk
St
Edmund’s Catholic School, Portsmouth
The Governors are seeking to appoint the following teaching staff to
teach across the full age and ability range:
Teacher
of Science (TMS), Teacher of Art (3)(TMS), Teacher of
History/Geography with good ICT skills (TMS), Teacher
of R.E. (TMS + possible R&R pt) (Catholic preferred). Due to
re-organisation vacancies have arisen for two additional Teaching
Assistants Scale ½ 25 hours per week term time only and a
Lettings Caretaker Scale 1 points 5/6 for 25 hours per week to be
worked over evenings and Saturdays. This post is term time only in the
first instance, although there is a possibility that this may become
all year round in the future. Science Technician Scale 1 25 hours
per week term time only. Please contact the school for an information
pack on 0023 9282 3766 – closing date for return of completed
applications is 13th May 2004. St Edmund’s is a successful
and improving school located in the heart of Portsmouth and is embracing
new technology including the on-line curriculum. It is a no-smoking
school.
CALLING
ALL BROWNIES
Sacred Heart Church 2nd Fareham Brownies 1964-1979
“Brown Owl” Peggy Thomas invites all her Brownies
to a Reunion to celebrate her 80th Birthday
on
Saturday 19th June 04 at 4pm-10pm.
To be held at St Judes School Hall, Bishopsfield Road, Fareham.
Please RSVP
Allison Beech, nee Thomas “SPRITE”
Tel: 01483 870779
Email: anthony@beech1797.freeserve.co.uk
Address: 26 Waterers Rise, Knaphill, Surrey, GU21 2HU
Please pass this invitation onto your Mum, Daughter, Sister,
Nan, Aunt who was a Brownie between 1964-1979
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St
Jude's RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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May 2004
5th Sunday of Easter
The
Year of St Luke |
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Thanks
from Father Charlie
“Maureen and I are deeply grateful for the way the Parish
celebrated so kindly, my 80th birthday and Maureen is delighted with the
welcome she received. Thank you all.” Father Charlie
Borough
Prayer Walk – Saturday 22nd May
This event is being organised by Fareham Borough Church Leaders.
The idea is to walk across the borough of Fareham praying for it as we
go. We will be starting at Lower Swanwick at 10.00am and hopefully finishing
at Portchester Castle at about 3.00pm. There will be various places where
people can join in, either walking and praying or just to pray in one
location. For further details please contact either Graham Bower on 01329
829121 or Martin Lloyd on 01489 581009.
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
take place on Tuesdays 11th & 18th May at the home of Jayne and Philip
O’Riordan. If you would like to take part please contact Jayne or
Philip on 01329 515991. Godparents are also very welcome to attend. Please
arrange the date of baptism of your child with Father Chris.
 The
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
“The mercy of God, hidden in the Blessed Sacrament, the voice
of the Lord who speaks to us from the throne of mercy: Come to me, all
of you.” (Jesus to St. Faustina).
If you are
able to help with Adoration in Fareham please contact Lily Peach on 077
678 98885, or to help with Adoration at Portchester, please contact Veronica
Reeves on 023 9237 2864 or Rose Andrews on 023 9238 8494.
Quiz
Night
All parishioners are invited to a Quiz Night and American Supper at Our
Lady of Walsingham Church on Saturday 5th June following the 6.00pm Mass.
Tickets, priced £2.00 adults, 50p children and £1.50 for the
retired or unwaged, will be available on the night or these can be reserved
by telephoning Rebecca Goodlad on 023 9238 1802.
The Wintershall
“Life of Christ”
Limited tickets are still available for this open-air play in three acts,
lasting about five hours, which will take place on Saturday 26th June
from 10.00am. Price £22 all inclusive - play and transport. The
coach will pick up at Park Gate, Stubbington, St Philip Howard Church,
Fareham and Our Lady of Walsingham, Portchester. Please contact the Parish
Office or Deacon Langford Vincent if you are interested.
Biddings
Writers
There will be a meeting for all Biddings Writers on Tuesday 11th May at
7.30pm in the Presbytery. This is an annual meeting which provides an
opportunity for discussion about all aspects of this ministry. If you
are a Biddings Writer, please do make a special effort to attend this
important get-together.
‘Amalthea’
Helen Andrews is the lead singer of ‘Amalthea’ and a member
of Our Lady of Walsingham Choir. Amalthea’s debut album, ‘Dancing
a different Dream’ is now available to buy from our church Repositories,
priced at £7.00.
15th
Fareham Scouts
The Chairman of the Executive Committee requests the pleasure
of your company at the AGM of the 15th Fareham Scouts on Wednesday 12th
May at St Philip Howard Hall beginning at 7.00pm. A representative from
each family is requested to attend.
Plant
Sales – St Philip Howard Church
A Plant Sale will take place after the 11.00am Sunday Mass at St Philip
Howard Church on 16th and 23rd May in aid of CAFOD. All welcome. If there
is anyone who cannot attend on these dates but would like to buy some
plants, please contact Frankie Lane on 01329 310785. Herbaceous perennials
are available now!
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Offertory Collection - £1572.82
Clergy Training Fund - £405.10
Forthcoming
Collections
23rd May – World Communications
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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