All Saints
Monday 1st November, All Saints, is a Holy Day of Obligation which has been transferred to today in England and Wales.

All Souls
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 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 and at Portchester Crematorium at 3.00pm on Sunday 14th November. We will also bless graves and memorial stones as requested.

Mass for the Bereaved
The Bethany Group Mass takes place on Thursday 11th November at the Sacred Heart Church, beginning at 7.30pm and is for all those touched by bereavement. Prayers will be said for all members of the Parish who have died in the past twelve months. All are welcome.

THE UNION
Thought for the Week
“See you in Sydney, see you in Athens, see you in Tokyo.” Some athletes are known to use this form of au revoir as they part. People of faith, too, strive with continual effort for their prize of the vision of God and they carry an album of memories with them. “Do this in memory of ME.” We see, then, the wisdom of the Catholic tradition in keeping the memory of the dead and the awareness of the living only a short distance apart both in time and thought. It is very fitting and encouraging – though only to be expected – to find the Eucharistic Prayers of the Mass, each in its own way, taking a similar view and emphasising the Communion of Saints. This is the common citizenry of the People of God. It is helpful, here, to recall that the Feast of All Saints came into liturgical existence only in the 7th century and then only as a Feast of Our Lady and the Holy Martyrs on the 13th of May. By the 9th century it was extended to include all the Saints and moved to 1st November.

The Eucharistic Prayer II is a good example. It can be studied by all at their leisure. Among other wonderful, inclusive and inviting ideas it places Mary linking the dead and the living. She is mentioned first among the others to share eternal life and by the true and basic standard test of doing God’s will elevates our efforts to continue: “all the saints who have done Your will throughout the ages.” “Anyone”, said Jesus, “who does the will of my Father in Heaven; he is my brother and sister and mother.”

Father Charles Aylward

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 6th November 2004
Saturday 13th November 2004

Daytime 10.00am to 12.00pm – Sacred Heart Hall:

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.

Calling all Youth
Saturday Night Special – Fareham Leisure Centre – 6th November from 7.30 – 10.00pm – price £2.80.

The Churches Criminal Justice Forum for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
What is the cost of crime and criminal justice? How does it affect the offender’s family? How does the prisoner repay society? Prisons Week this year runs from 21st to 27th November and the Churches Criminal Justice Forum have arranged a discussion on Crime and Justice. This takes place on Wednesday 17th November at St Peter and Paul Church, Osborne Road, Fareham from 7.30 – 9.45pm. Admission is free. For further information or to book your place, please contact David Hinks on 01962 624806 or email: david.hinks@chsewinchester.clara.net.

First Holy Communion
The 11.00am Mass on Sunday 7th November is a First Holy Communion Celebration Mass.

Parish Pastoral Council
Our Parish Pastoral Council meets on Wednesday of this week at 7.30pm at Our Lady of Walsingham Church.

Welcomers
There will be a meeting for all welcomers and ushers to be held on Thursday 18th November at 7.30pm in the Sacred Heart Hall. It is hoped that as many as possible will attend.

Vacancy at Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Required as soon as possible a Science Technician, (part time, term time only) hours are negotiable. Previous experience in this area is desirable, but not essential as training will be given. More important are enthusiasm, flexibility, energy and a sense of humour. Salary Scale £10,560 - £13,071 (pro rata) for an 18 hour week. Send an A5 stamped addressed envelope for further details and an application form by writing to: Mr. M. Lewis, Deputy Headteacher, Oaklands Catholic School, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hants. PO7 7BW.

31st October 2004 All Saints The Year of St Luke

A Message from the Parish Ecology Group
“Our thanks to all who came and took part in the One World Service and helped in different ways, especially in the hall afterwards. We had displays from PEG and from Eye Contact who brought their display to show us and our visitors from Fareham churches, the work they are doing and where all the money raised has been spent. Adrian and Jan send their warm greetings and thanks for all we have done. We raised the grand sum of £46.72 - £40.00 of which came from the Service while the rest was donated in The Well. We gave £26.72 to Eye Contact with the other £20.00 going to the Franciscan Missions.

The Parish Ecology Group has its last meeting of the year on Friday 26th November in the Sacred Heart Hall when we have a speaker from CAFOD. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served from 7.30pm. All are invited.

Fareham Christian Ecology Link sends an invitation to all ecologists to the planning meeting at Holy Trinity Church on 9th December at 7.30pm. Again all are invited.

As St. Francis always said: ‘May the Lord bless you and keep you.’”

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.

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.

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.

Reconciliation
There will be no Saturday evening confessions on 6th November in the Sacred Heart Church. Confessions will be available at Our Lady of Walsingham Church in Portchester at 10.00am on Fridays, or by appointment.

Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Offertory Collection - no figure is yet available

Forthcoming Collections
7th November – Bamenda
14th November – ‘Unite’ – supporting Romanian children in need

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