 Father
Andrew McFadden
We warmly welcome Naval Chaplain, Father Andrew McFadden, to our parish
this week. Father Andrew will be celebrating a number of the weekend and
weekday masses while Father Chris is away on pilgrimage.
Jesus
Light of the World
Churches Together in the Borough will be celebrating together in Ferneham
Hall this coming Tuesday 26th October at 7.30pm. (please meet at
the bandstand at 6.45pm for a candle-lit procession to Ferneham Hall). 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. Please do make a special effort to join in this
ecumenical celebration.
British Summer Time ends
A reminder that British Summer Time ends next weekend on Saturday
30th October and clocks will go back by one hour.
In
the Steps of St. Paul Pilgrimage – Turkey
This week thirty five people from our parish, together with parishioners
from Newbury and Jersey, will be undertaking ‘The Seven Churches
of Asia Minor’, pilgrimage journey following in the steps of St
Paul. The Spiritual Directors for the pilgrimage are Father Robin Ellwood,
Father Paul Townsend and Father Chris Whelan. Please remember all the
pilgrims in your prayers.
Parish
Ecology Group
There will be a meeting of the Parish Ecology Group on Friday 29th October
at 7.30pm in the Sacred Heart Hall, when we will look at the environmental
part of the Bishop’s vision. All are very welcome.
Looking towards November…
All Saints
Monday 1st November, All Saints, is a Holy Day of Obligation which
has been transferred to Sunday 31st October in England and Wales. Masses
will be celebrated as normal on this Sunday.
All Souls
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed is an annual day of prayer
for the dead. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 2nd November at 9.30am
in the Sacred Heart Church.
Book of Remembrance
The Book of Remembrance will be open in each of our three churches during
the month of November to enable parishioners to enter the names of all
the deceased for whom prayers are asked.
Blessing
of Graves
Prayers will be said at both Fareham and Roman Grove Cemeteries at 3.00pm
on Sunday 7th November. Prayers will be said at Portchester Crematorium
at 3.00pm on Sunday 14th November. On these dates we will also bless graves
and memorial stones as requested.
Mass
for the Bereaved
The Bethany Group have organised a Mass to take place on Thursday 11th
November at the Sacred Heart Church, beginning at 7.30pm. This is for
all those touched by bereavement. During this Mass, prayers will be said
for all members of the Catholic community in Fareham and Portchester who
have died in the past twelve months. All members of the parish are very
welcome.
Park Place Pastoral Centre
The ‘Advent
with Francis and Clare’ retreat will be held at Park Place Pastoral
Centre on the 27th/28th November from 9.30am on Saturday until after lunch
on Sunday. This preparation retreat for Advent will be led by Fr. A McDowell,
ofm cap. who is the Provincial Superior of the Capuchin Franciscans. He
is a well-known Retreat Director, formerly based at the Franciscan Retreat
Centre in North Wales. The Church, as Fr. McDowell says, is encouraging
us to deepen our faith in the Eucharist. The day will, therefore, focus
on ‘Francis’ and ‘Clare’ and their love of Jesus
especially in the Eucharist and hence the Incarnation. Cost: £77
residential full board; £22 non residential (please bring a packed
lunch for Saturday). To book, please contact Park Place Pastoral Centre
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
A few quotes on humility (taken from ‘Quotes and Anecdotes’
compiled by Anthony P. Castle):
Humility is the mother
of salvation.
(St Bernard)
The science of humility
rests upon the knowledge of God and of oneself.
(Archbishop Ullathorne)
There is
something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.
(Augustine of Hippo)
True humility
makes no pretence of being humble, and scarcely ever utters words of humility.
(St Francis de Sales)
Having read the last
quote, I felt I could hardly write any words from myself!!
Father
Andrew Chandler
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 second meeting entitled ‘Our Mission to live
out Communion’ will take place on Thursday 4th
November at St Jude’s School at 7.30pm (7.00pm Tea and
Coffee).
Everyone is encouraged to attend.
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
Growing
Together in Christ - the way forward
Anyone who would like to come and have their say is welcome to attend
the following sessions:
Daytime
9.30 – 10.30am – Our Lady of Walsingham:
Saturday 30th October 2004
Saturday 6th November 2004
Saturday 13th November 2004
Daytime
10.00am to 12.00pm – Sacred Heart Hall:
Friday
29th October 2004
Friday 12th November 2004
Friday 26th November 2004
Evening
7.00 - 8.30pm - Sacred Heart Hall:
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.
House
Group
The House Group will meet at 101 The Avenue, Fareham, 7.45 for 8.00pm
on Wednesday 27th October. For more information, please telephone 01329
847533.
***Dates
for your Diary***
Parish
Concert
Friday 19th November
7.00pm Our Lady of Walsingham Church
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
Saturday 20th November
11.00am – 2.00pm at St Jude’s School
Raffle tickets are now available after all Masses. Please leave
donations for the stalls at the entrance to the churches from
30th October.
Proceeds in aid of OASIS En-Gadi, a charity which rescues, restores
and reintegrates street children in Mexico.
Parish Christmas Dinner
Saturday 27th November
7.30pm – St Jude’s School Hall
This is a special parish occasion for everyone to gather
and enjoy an evening of festivity.
Tickets:
Adults £12.50 Concessions: £9.00
Family £30.00
Tickets
will be available after all weekend Masses (from 30th /31st
October) from the following people:
6.00pm Saturday OLW
Olive Jerram
9.00am
Sunday SH
Anna and Peter Chandler
11.00am
Sunday SPH
Sue McMullan
or
you may book your ticket by telephoning 01329 236275
All
proceeds to the Caritas ‘Unite’ Project (supporting
Romanian children in need)
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St
Jude's RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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| 24th
October 2004
30th Sunday of the Year
The
Year of St Luke |
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Mission Sunday
This Sunday we celebrate World Mission Sunday – the principal day
in the Church’s calendar for thinking about our commitment to proclaim
the good news to all people. The challenge of mission today is as great
as ever - it is the greatest concern of the universal Church. The command
to ‘Go, teach all nations’ is as imperative for our generation
as for any other since it was first issued; it has never been rescinded!
One of the most important elements in the on-going mission is pastoral
solidarity built out of our deep sense of communion. Mission Sunday is
our opportunity to express that collaboration as we remember especially
all those working in the overseas mission of the church. There will be
a collection after all Masses this weekend, please be as generous as you
can.
 The
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
“Eucharist and Mission are inseparable. I invite you to live
World Mission Sunday this year with a true Eucharistic Spirit. The Eucharist
builds the Church and the Church makes the Eucharist. The mission of the
Church is a continuity of the Mission of Christ and draws spiritual energy
from communion with his Body and Blood” (taken from Pope John
Paul 11’s message for Mission Sunday).
On the
weekend of the 6th/7th November, Father 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. Contacts: Lily Peach on 077 678 98885, Veronica Reeves
on 023 9237 2864 or Rose Andrews on 023 9238 8494.
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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Vacancy
at ‘The Well’
‘The Well’ is a Christian Ecumenical outreach centre
based at 116-118 West Street, Fareham and is owned by a registered charity
(The Fareham Well Ltd, charity no. 1074045), under the auspices of Churches
Together in Fareham. It comprises a coffee shop, a Christian bookshop,
an outlet for Traidcraft fairly traded products and is family friendly,
with a play area for small children. Applications are invited for the
post of Assistant General Manager. This post is a paid position, which
requires 16 hours per week at the rate of £5 per hour. Working hours
will be negotiated with the General Manager but will involve 2 days a
week and one Saturday in four. Cover for holidays will also be expected.
An understanding of the Christian environment is desirable, along with
enthusiasm and the ability to work as part of a team. The Assistant General
Manager has management supervision over all volunteer staff and will work
closely with the General Manager. It is anticipated that the successful
candidate will have some management experience; knowledge of retail trading
is desirable, but not essential. If you are interested in this opportunity
to serve the local community, please forward a full C.V. by Friday
12th November to: Mrs June Haye, 7 Malvern Avenue, Fareham PO14 1QF.
If you would like more information before applying, please contact June
on 01329 318731.
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.
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.
Thanks
from Pat and Jim Hart
Jim and Pat would like to thank all those parishioners who provided support
and sent cards, best wishes and prayers during Jim’s illness. God
Bless.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Offertory Collection - £1567.80
Forthcoming
Collections
24th October - Mission Sunday
7th November – Bamenda
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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