 Mass
for the Sick
Thanks go to members of the SVP and to Father Chris for a lovely occasion
on Saturday. Thanks especially to those people who gave up their time
to provide transport and to those who prepared the tea afterwards.
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. These courses take place
on a regular basis and Godparents are also very welcome to attend. To
book a place for the next available meeting, please contact either Jayne
and Philip O’Riordan on 01329 515991 or Anne and Kevin Tarling on
01329 829549. Please arrange the date of the baptism of your child with
Father Chris.
Pontifical Latin High Mass
St. John’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth on Sunday 17th
October at 3.00pm with Bishop Rifan from Campos, Brazil celebrating Latin
Mass with Gregorian Chant and Sacred Polyphony. For further details, please
contact Dr. David Joyce on 01635 874101.
Parish Pilgrimage - ‘In the Steps of St Paul’
Coach to/from Fareham/Heathrow – An Executive Coach
(with WC/drinks etc.) has been booked for the outward and return journeys
from Fareham and Heathrow Airport. The departure time on Saturday 23rd
October will be 06.30am from the Sacred Heart Church in Fareham. (A second
collection point will be available at 07.00am from Our Lady of Walsingham
Church, Portchester, only if requested in advance). If you have to
cancel your place on the Parish Pilgrimage, please ensure you contact
the Parish Office as well as sending written
notification to Maranatha Tours.
One World Week
There will be a Service at the Sacred Heart Church at 7.30pm on the
22nd October, followed by One World Tasters in the hall. Please contact
John Vivian if you can provide food from your country of origin.
Jesus Light of the World
Churches Together in the Borough will be celebrating together in
Ferneham Hall on Tuesday 26th October at 7.30pm. The evening will
be a mixture of worship, proclamation and prayer in a variety of creative
ways that will enable us to enjoy our oneness in Jesus Christ, and impact
on the Borough.
Quilt-Making
If there is anyone who would like to join a small group on a Tuesday afternoon
(2.00pm-4.30pm) to make quilts for sick children, please contact Barbara
McLachlan on 01329 239647. Venue: 24 Crawford Drive, Fareham.
Accommodation required
Two young ladies, newly arrived from Poland, are looking for simple accommodation.
They are here for a year to improve their English. Contact them on 07766
210882 or contact Paul or Annette O’Beirne on 01329 827694.
Parish
Race Night
The next Parish Race Night will be held on Saturday 16th October at
St Jude’s School. Licensed bar, first race at 8pm, doors open 7.30pm.
Bring your money, bring your kids, bring a friend! Tickets are now on
sale from Graham Stanton on 01329 284057, priced at £2 per person
including supper. Please book early so we can ensure everyone is catered
for.
House Group
The next meeting of the House Group will be at 7.45pm for 8.00pm on Wednesday
13th October at 101 The Avenue, Fareham. All are welcome. For more information
ring 01329 847533.
Park Place Pastoral Centre
Christmas Cakes
If you would like to order Christmas Cakes, Marzipan Fruits or Rum Truffles
from Park Place Pastoral Centre, please contact Sister Judith fsma on
01329 833043 no later than the 1st December. Cake prices range from £7.50
to £20.00, with fruits and truffles priced at £6 per box.
A Taste of India
Come with family and friends to the Indian Christmas lunch on Sunday 19th
December at 12.30pm at Park Place Pastoral Centre, Wickham. Cost: £12.00
(£6.00 children) All proceeds in aid of the Franciscan Mission Project.
Numbers are limited, so early advanced booking is recommended. Please
contact Sister Judith fsma on 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
One night, a man was out fishing in a small rowboat in a harbour. It was
late, and everything was quiet except for a man on the deck of an anchored
yacht. The man had been drinking and, occasionally, bellowed out some
incoherent sentence, disturbing the stillness of the night. The fisherman
ignored him and concentrated on his fishing. Suddenly, the fisherman heard
a loud splash. He turned and, in the moonlight, saw that the man on the
yacht had toppled into the water. Stripping off his jacket, the fisherman
dived into the water and swam over to the man. After incredible effort,
he managed to get the man back on his yacht. It was then that the fisherman
saw that the man was barely breathing. Frantically, he gave the man artificial
respiration and got him breathing normally again. When the man seemed
to be alright, the fisherman put him to bed on the yacht and swam back
to his tiny rowboat.
The next
morning the fisherman returned to the yacht to see if the man needed any
help. The man was brusque and abusive. At this point, the fisherman reminded
him that he had risked his life the night before to pull him from the
water and save him. However, instead of thanking the fisherman, the man
shouted at him and ordered him off his yacht. As the fisherman rowed away
in his tiny boat, his eyes filled up with tears. He could not believe
what had just happened. Looking up to heaven, he prayed in words like
these: “Lord, now I know how you must feel. You gave your life
to save us. But like the man on that yacht, instead of thanking you, we
only show ingratitude. Now I know how you must feel, Lord! Now I know!
And it breaks my heart!” Let us neither be like that ungrateful
yachtsman, nor like the nine ungrateful lepers in today’s Gospel,
but always remember to thank Jesus for all He has done for us and our
world. In the words of George Herbert let us pray: “O Thou
who has given us so much, mercifully grant us one more thing – a
grateful heart.”
Father
Chris
Growing
Together in Christ
Bishop Crispian is calling us to prepare for the future. In order to do
this we need to have four meetings in our parish. The first meeting entitled
‘Called to Holiness’ will take place on Thursday 21st October
at St Jude’s School at 7.30pm (7.00pm Tea and Coffee). Everyone
is encouraged to attend.
Growing
Together in Christ - the way forward
It is thought amongst the people who are retired, especially weekday
worshippers, that there may be sufficient numbers to be able to form a
group to discuss the Bishop’s initiative. The meeting would be in
the daytime; a suggested time is after the Tuesday Mass in the Sacred
Heart Hall but alternatives will be considered. If anyone is interested,
please leave your name and a contact number with either Michele or Joan
in the Parish Office.
Bishop
Crispian's Pastoral Letter - Growing Together in Christ here
Our Lady
Queen of Peace Day of Prayer
This is to take place at the Immaculate Conception Church, Portswood,
Southampton on Saturday 23rd October from 9.45am to 4.00pm, led by Fr.
Gerry McArdle. All welcome. Inquiries to Southampton Medjugorje Centre
on 023 8067 9079.
That
Little Red Box (APF)
October is the end of the financial year for the Association for the
Propagation of the Faith. If you have a red box that has not been emptied
for over a year please contact 01329 847533 (Fareham) or 023 9238 5559
(Portchester).
Ignite
– Get to your feet!
A Youth Mass will be held at St Joseph’s Church, Bugle Street,
Southampton on Friday 12th November at 7.30pm. Father Mark Hogan will
be celebrating this Mass. The hope is to bring together as many young
people as possible for an enjoyable Mass followed by an evening of live
music until 10.30pm in the hall next to the Church. Why not ‘stand
up’ for your faith and come along? For more information please contact
Kate Golding on 023 8039 9301.
***Dates
for your Diary***
Our
Lady of Walsingham Church
Parish Concert
Friday
19th November at 7.00pm
Would
you like to be involved?
If so, please ring 023 9238 8494 for more details.
Tickets
for the concert: Adults £3.00, children £1.00
Proceeds
to go to the Caritas “Unite” project which helps
Romanian school children
(Project Co-ordinator: John Whelan)
Parish Bazaar
This takes place on Saturday 20th November at St Jude’s
School. Would stall organisers please confirm they are available
if they have not already done so. Anyone willing to help please
ring 01329 311911. Raffle tickets are available at all three
churches from 9th October – first prize £200.00
cash and other prizes. Start looking out your unwanted gifts
for the many and varied stalls. These can be brought to church
from 30th October. Proceeds in aid of OASIS.
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Sale for CAFOD
Tins and packets of food will be for sale after each Mass on 16th and 17th October and all proceeds will go to CAFOD. These have been donated by parents at St Jude's School.
Oaklands
Catholic School
Annual Open Evening - Thursday 21st October 2004 from 5.00pm to 8.30pm.
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 2005. Please contact the Admissions Secretary
immediately. Closing date for applications - 22nd October 2004.
St
Jude's RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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October 2004
28th Sunday of the Year
The
Year of St Luke |
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
During the month of October there will be no Saturday evening confessions
in the Sacred Heart Church. Confessions will be available at Our Lady
of Walsingham Church, Portchester at 10.00am on Fridays or by appointment.
Fr John
Edwards, SJ
On the weekend of 6th/7th November 2004, Fr. John Edwards, SJ will celebrate
and preach at all three Masses in our churches of Our Lady of Walsingham,
(Saturday 6.00pm); Sacred Heart, (Sunday 9.00am) and St Philip Howard
(Sunday 11.00am) in order to expand the hours of adoration and strengthen
the existing number of adorers at the Sacred Heart Church and Our Lady
of Walsingham Church.
 The
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
“The Holy Eucharist “is not merely the memory of an event
or the portrayal of a great figure; it is the fulfilment of our personal
relation to Christ, of the believer to his Redeemer….To wait for
Him, to invite Him, to go to receive and honour and praise Him, to be
with Him, drawn into the intimacy of Communion with Him – that is
the Christian feast” (Mgr. Romano Guardini).
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.
Dinner
with a Difference
Dinner/live entertainment at the Hampshire Rose Bowl, 16th October 2004,
7.00pm to 12.30. Fund raising event for the extension of St. Margaret
Mary Church at Park Gate. Tickets cost £40.00 per person from 01489
575375.
Faith
and Light
Faith and Light is a Christian organisation for people with learning difficulties
and for their families and friends. The next meeting of our parish Faith
and Light group will take place this Sunday, 10th October, at 3.00pm in
St Philip Howard Hall.
Catholic
Bible School Saturday Study Days
www.catholic-bible-school.org
10.00am – 3.30pm – Prior booking helpful
6
November
‘Shaped and Formed by the Word and the Spirit’
A Day for Women led by Fiona Hendy
(House of the Open Door Community)
To
book please telephone: 01243 371766.
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A Message
from Roy Crowl
“Just a quick line to let you all know that I have settled
in very well at Plater College and that I have made various friends, both
male and female! Everyone here is so very helpful to you and do their
very best for your comfort. We started the new term on 4th October which,
as you know, is the feast day of Saint Francis, the name that I took when
I was Confirmed. I hope that this is a “lucky omen” to me
in the weeks to come!!! My first essay has to be returned by my next tutorial
which is Monday 11th October. It has to consist of no more than 1,000
words on “What is Theology and why is it so crucial! My regards
to all at our three churches: St Philip Howard, Sacred Heart and Our Lady
of Walsingham. You are all in my prayers. Regards to everyone. God bless
you all, Roy Crowl.”
Motherhood
– a roller coaster ride!
‘Motherhood – a roller coaster ride’ is an opportunity
for Mums to take time out and join other Mums to celebrate the joys and
challenges of this most demanding yet fulfilling role. Care for the Family
is delighted to bring this popular event to Portsmouth on Tuesday 12th
October at St Mary’s Church, Fratton Road, from 7.30pm – 10.00pm.
Why not join Dianne Parsons and guests - mums of toddlers, teens and beyond
are all welcome! Tickets cost £6, please contact Care for the Family
on 029 2081 0800 to order.
Flowers
If you would like to help to arrange the flowers in any of our churches
please leave your name and telephone number at the Parish Office.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Offertory Collection - £1699.61
Family
Fast Day - £820.47
Forthcoming
Collections
24th October - Mission Sunday
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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