Listenings 2004
Your personal experience of family life is important. Bishop Crispian and the other Bishops have committed themselves to finding ways to support Family Life in the Church. First they need to know the reality of people’s lives. Now parishes in the Diocese are organising various ways of seeking your personal input. Leaflets have been printed with 12 starter questions. Responses can be short to fit on the sheet or longer on extra sheets and can be from an individual, a family, a parish group or a specially formed group. Leaflets and fliers are at the back of the churches and on the web site here (pdf file).

GIFT
The next Talk in this series takes place on Wednesday 16th June at St. Jude’s School Hall, beginning at 7.30pm (coffee/tea at 7.00pm). The Speaker will be Fr. David Adams and the theme of the Talk is Christ the Healer: mission through the ministry of healing. All are welcome.

Fareham & Gosport Primary Care Trust
Have you ever wondered how decisions are made about your healthcare? Why not come and listen to find out more? Fareham and Gosport Primary Care Trust hold bi-monthly public meetings and welcome all members of the public to take part in the meeting and have the opportunity to ask questions. Public meeting dates and venues for the second half of 2004 are shown on the posters in the church porch.

Introduction to PowerPoint
On Tuesday 23rd June 9.30 to 12.00 noon at The West End Centre, Neville Lovett School, St. Anne’s Grove, Fareham there will be training in the use of PowerPoint. The cost is £25.00 per place although voluntary organisations may request a discount of up to £15.00. Call Fareham Community Action on 01329 231899 to book.

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-Pulheim Twinning Association
German conversational classes take place from 7.30-9.00pm at a cost of £1.50 per session, on Monday 7th June at 55 Carisbrooke Avenue and Monday 21st June at Trinity Church Hall, Fareham. The annual barbecue takes place on Sunday 27th June at Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley at 12.30pm . Now is the time to book your tickets. A site has been booked all you have to do is bring your own meat, chairs, drinks and glasses. The cost is £4.00 per person, £2.00 for children under 16 years. Please contact Pat Christie, Pulheim Twinning Association, 83 Nicholas Crescent, Fareham. PO15 5AL.

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
Today we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and Disciples. It is the birthday of the Church. From being a timid, hesitant group they became a courageous crowd who went out and proclaimed the Good News and brought thousands to the Lord.

We also are transformed by the Holy Spirit through the Sacraments and prayer. The Holy Spirit is the fuel that drives the spiritual engine within us. Our problem is that we are hesitant to release the brakes and allow him to work within us. The Holy Spirit gives us all that we need to be faithful followers of Jesus in the midst of all the attractions and pull of the outside world. We do not have to be clergy or religious but be ourselves who are open to the promptings and direction that the Holy Spirit is giving us, helping us to bear the light and touch of Christ in our ministry. Happy birthday!

Langford Vincent

Confirmation
Please pray for all those who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday 4th June at 7.00pm at St Philip Howard Church.

Fareham and Portchester: Imogen Annison, Nicole Aquilina, Alexander Birkett, Madeleine Crowder, Aidan Dalby, Stephen Devoy, Adam Gainey, Laura Gainey, William Gammon, Jessie Gwilt, Amy Halewood, Roderick Hartridge, Chris Henderson, John Kinder, Hannah Leggat, Laura McFadyen, Joe Maharg, Samuel Murdoch, Edward Partington, Joseph Partington, Diane Quinn, Jay Robertson, Clodagh Thorpe, Will Tula, Joe Williams, Alice Wrightson – Stubbington and Lee-on-the-Solent: Anthony Armer, Collette Armer, Aryelle Emison, Peter Gore, Zak Harper, Stephan Heinrich, James Hunter, Sarah Kelly, Shaun Mason, Aimee Sellers: Tony Edge. The 9.00am Mass this weekend is the Mass of Election and Sending forth of our Confirmation Candidates.

Open Air Mass
On Sunday 11th July the Parish Open Air Mass will take place at 11.00am at St Jude’s School field. This will be the only Mass in the Parish that weekend.

Sacristans
A reminder that the next Sacristans’ meeting takes place on Saturday 5th June at 9.00am in the Presbytery. All our Sacristans are encouraged to attend.

30th May 2004 Pentecost Sunday The Year of St Luke

Diocesan Mass
All are invited to the
Diocesan Mass with the Papal Nuncio at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth at 3.00pm on Sunday 27th June.

Day of Reflection
A day of reflection on Reubens, A descent from the Cross, led by Kathryn Turner - Saturday 5th June at St Philip Church – exploring how we bear the light and touch of Christ in our Ministries. Please bring food to share. The programme consists of:- 10.30 coffee and refreshments; 11.00 talk and reflection; 12.15 Mass; 1.15 lunch; 2.00pm group sharing session; 3.00 – 3.30pm quiet time of reflection in front of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.

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.

Please Note
There will be no Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this week. Adoration will resume on Monday 7th June.

Quiz Night
All parishioners are invited to a Quiz Night and American Supper at Our Lady of Walsingham Church on Saturday 5th June from 7.30 - 9.30pm. 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, or the Parish Office. All funds raised will go to The Bomnti Care Home in Istanbul run by the Little Sisters of the Poor, a convent, refuge and nursing home for the poor. Funds are needed for heating, food and care expenses.

APF
The annual APF/Mill Hill Get-together will take place on Sunday 6th June from 1.00 – 5.00pm at St Joseph’s College, Lawrence Street, London. Mass will be celebrated at 2.30pm. Tea and refreshments will be served after Mass. All APF Promoters, Members together with family and friends are invited. If you plan to attend, please notify Ron Lewis (Fareham) 01329 847533 or Joan Hamilton (Portchester) 023 9238 5559 as soon as possible.

A message from Terry and Theresa Phillips
“If anybody is interested in joining the group of Ushers and Greeters who assist at the 9.00am Mass on Sundays would they please contact Terry or Theresa Phillips, either at the 9.00am Mass or by telephoning 01489 880619. With the larger numbers now attending this Mass, additional volunteers would be very welcome especially as we are a little short, in particular, of Greeters. Making people feel welcome at Mass, distributing hymn books and finding seats for them, all help in preparation for the celebration of the Eucharist. We would be very pleased to hear from people who now attend 9.00am Mass as a result of the recent changes in Mass times.”

Fareham Sacred Heart Football Club
The football club has sadly closed with the conclusion of the 2003-4 season. Paul Cubitt will write a tribute to the club in the forthcoming Parish Magazine. It is pleasing to know that the majority of the team football strips are now in Uganda. The Rev. Jeanette Power, a hospital chaplain in Portsmouth, very kindly agreed to take the heavy kit bags with her on a recent trip to Uganda. She presented the football strips to a delighted primary school and hospice in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. Loud thanks and applause is sent from these children, with their glowing appreciation. With thanks especially to Wally Arnold and Paul Cubitt for their many years of dedication and commitment to the club.

Date for your Diary
Family/Scout/Parish Barbecue – Saturday 3rd July. More details will be given shortly.

Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Offertory Collection - £1577.30

World Communications - £210.44

Forthcoming Collections
27th June – Peter’s Pence

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