 News
from the Vatican
Recently Pope John Paul II received a group of young people from the diocese
of Rome who are taking part in a mission, aimed at their peers, in preparation
for the Year of the Eucharist, entitled "Jesus Downtown". The
Pope gave the young people two instructions: "In the first place,"
he said, "love the Eucharist. Never get tired of celebrating and
adoring the Eucharist, together with the entire Christian community, especially
on Sunday. Know how to put it at the centre of your personal and community
life……. In the second place, have missionary passion. Do not
be afraid to bear witness to hope, which has a specific name: Jesus Christ!"
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 this Sunday 17th
October at 3.00pm with Bishop Rifan from Campos, Brazil celebrating Latin
Mass with Gregorian Chant and Sacred Polyphony.
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.
Park Place Pastoral Centre
Yoga
Classes
2.30 – 3.30pm on Wednesdays – contact Sr. Judith
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
The majority of us are so busy that we can only give God a small portion
of our time. We try to fit God into our lives by coming to Mass on Sundays.
Wouldn’t it be a good idea if we try to make our lives revolve around
God? A good start would be to begin each day with prayer – starting
first for a few minutes and then extending it to longer periods over time.
Time spent in prayer is not wasted. It is the most fruitful time of all.
No one said it is going to be easy but it is very rewarding. The quiet
time spent in prayer will also help us to be aware of what is really going
on within us – our worries, our concerns, our fears. Christ asks
us to join him in continual prayer and never to lose heart. Why don’t
we make a start right away?
Langford
Vincent
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
Anyone who would like to come and have their say is welcome to attend
the following sessions in the Sacred Heart Hall from 10.30am to 12.00
noon:
Friday
29th October 2004
Friday 12th November 2004
Friday 26th November 2004
Evening Sessions will
begin at 7.00pm and finish at 8.30pm in the Sacred Heart Hall:
Thursday
21st October 2004
Friday 5th November 2004
Friday 19th November 2004
If anyone needs a
lift to come in the evening, or can offer a lift, then please give your
name to Lily Peach on 07767 898885 or Maria Kelly on 01329 511370.
If you
would be willing to arrange meetings at Our Lady of Walsingham, Portchester,
please notify the Parish Office.
Father,
pour out your Spirit upon our diocese
and grant us a new vision of your glory,
a new experience of your power,
a new faithfulness to your Word
and a new consecration to your service,
so that your love may grow among us
and your kingdom come
through Christ our Lord. Amen
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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)
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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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.
St
Jude's RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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| 17th
October 2004
29th 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.
Day with
Mary
Saturday 30th October 2004 at St Peter’s Church, Jewry Street, Winchester
from 9.45am to 5.15pm – a day of instruction, devotion and intercession,
based on the message given at Fatima in 1917. For full details, please
see the notice board.
 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.
Lourdes
Cake and Plant Stall
Thank you to absolutely everyone who supported the cake stall; grateful
appreciation goes to those who donated all the cakes and plants and to
those who made contributions to the Lourdes Fund. A total of £227.00
was raised. All proceeds to the Lourdes Fund. Thank you for your continuous
support.
Sponsored
Run
Thank you to everyone who sponsored me for the “Great South Run
on Saturday. I ran the two miles in just under 13 minutes. The amount
raised for the Scout Group has not yet been totted up, but we will let
you know the amount. Robert Neagus”
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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Sale
for CAFOD
Tins and packets of food will be for sale after each Mass this weekend
and all proceeds will go to CAFOD. These have been donated by parents
at St Jude’s School.
Shoeboxes
for Romania
‘Thank you to those people who have already sent in their shoeboxes.
The very last date they will be collected from the three churches
is 24th October. PLEASE be sure to leave the top wrapped separately,
tape 2 x £1 coins in the spaces on the form and NOT inside
the box, and fill in the form of contents. If you cannot fill a box but
would like to contribute, money or cheques can be sent or handed in to
the Parish Office. Many thanks, Marian Kavanagh”.
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.
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.
Can you
help?
Cleaners are needed for St Philip Howard Church. If you can help on Friday
mornings for about an hour, please call Anna on 01329 312985.
Music
Lessons
Anyone interested in having piano, guitar or singing lessons should contact
Helen Andrews on 023 9238 8494.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Offertory Collection - £1657.10
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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