Congratulations
Congratulations to Danielle Moulle, who will make her First Communion this Sunday at the 11.00am Mass at St Philip Howard. Danielle had completed the preparation course in the summer, but waited for her dad, who is in the Navy, to sail home for a family celebration.

Vacancies at St Edmund’s School, Portsmouth
Teacher of English/Drama (CPS) and Teacher of RE (Catholic preferred) – required as soon as possible.

Teacher of Art – maternity cover (CPS) required for a temporary period mid-March to mid-November.

Two Teachers to teach years 7 and 8 only – one to teach Humanities/English and one 0.5 Maths/Science and 0.5 cover – required as soon as possible.

Groundsperson/Cleaner £5.70ph 37.5 hours per week, Term time only contract, over and above term time contract will be paid at an agreed rate.

Full time Administration Assistant Scale ½ for 41 weeks per year – basically term time with one week being worked at each end of the Summer holiday period. The post involves mainly reception/telephonist/first aid duties.

Teaching Assistant Scale ½ to support pupils with special educational needs. The successful applicant will be a MIDAS driver or willing to train.

Contact the School for information pack on 023 9282 3766. Return applications by 10th December 2004.

Advanced Notice – World Youth Day 2005
Next summer will see the celebration of the 20th World Youth Day which takes place in Cologne. Verbum Dei are organising a trip to participate in this event. The trip will last for 10 days – 12 – 22 August - and will begin with 3 days of preparation at a retreat centre in Belgium. The total cost will be £330.00 to be fully paid in April. This includes all meals, accommodation, transfers and transport costs and entrance to all events. For more information ring 023 8039 9301 or email: verbum_dei@hotmail.com.

The Compassionate Friends
There will be a Candlelight Service on Sunday 5th December at 3.00pm at Park Place Pastoral Centre, Wickham, organised by the Compassionate Friends who offer support and friendship for bereaved parents and their families. All welcome to commemorate the life of your child or children by lighting a candle in their memory. For more information please contact Helen and Dave on 01329 829665.

Celebration
Music, carols, readings and a nativity play – Sunday 12th December from 4.00pm in Park Place Centre Chapel – followed by light refreshments. There will be a retiring collection for the Franciscan Medical Care Project in North India. Further details from Sister Judith – 01329 833043.

THE UNION
Thought for the Week
‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’
‘Indeed, I promise you, today you will be with in paradise.’

These two pieces of texts one from the good thief upon the cross and one from Jesus are essential to coming to understand a little more deeply the feast we celebrate today. Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the one who through the mystery of His life, death and resurrection has brought all things together in himself, as St Paul explains to us in psalm form in our second reading. Jesus is the one calling us into His kingdom, of paradise, heaven, to be with Him – our honesty in the assessing our lives, like that of the good thief, will too gain us eternal life.

Father Andrew Chandler

Advent Appeal 2004
Next Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent (Year A) and our Advent Appeal this year is in aid of the Rainbow Centre, in Fareham, which exists primarily to help children with motor impairment learn to overcome their difficulties using a system of learning called Conductive Education. Motor impairment means difficulty with movements controlled by the central nervous system and the most common cause of this is cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a condition caused through lack of oxygen to the brain during pregnancy, during the delivery, or after the birth. The Rainbow Centre was established in 1990 to provide a special system of learning and since this time has helped over 300 children from seven of the southern counties. It provides for pre-school children and also provides a Saturday Club for school-aged children as well as individually tailored sessions.

Volunteer Drivers
Volunteer Drivers are needed at Countess Mountbatten House, Moorgreen Hospital, Botley Road, West End, Southampton. If you are fit and able, have your own four door car, are available to drive during the week, willing to travel within the catchment area (mileage paid), please contact: Daphne Bembridge, Voluntary Services Co-ordinator on 023 8047 5312.

Parish Ecology Group
The Parish Ecology Group would like to extend an invitation to their final PEG meeting of 2004, which will take place at Sacred Heart Hall on Friday of this week, 26th November. Sue Cooper, from CAFOD, will be visiting the Parish to tell us about the work they are doing. Following the meeting, there will be a pre-Advent party with mince pies, soft drinks and coffee and tea, as well as fairly traded goods. The evening begins at 7.30pm with prayers, followed by the CAFOD talk.

Bishop Crispian's Pastoral Letter - Growing Together in Christ here

Ethics and Information
Speaking recently in Rome, Archbishop John Foley spoke of communications today and said: “for us, the limits of communication should be truth, the dignity of the individual and the common good. Thus the first principle is, ‘Never tell a lie’ – for any person or for any cause. The second principle is that the dignity of the person should never be violated…..The third principle is that all communication should contribute to the common good, not detract from it.”

Lifts Required to Sunday Masses
A lift is required from Stubbington to the 9.00am Sunday Mass at the Sacred Heart Church on a regular basis. If you are able to help, please telephone 01329 664859.

A newcomer to our parish requires a lift to and from the 11.00am Sunday Mass at St Philip Howard Church on a regular basis. If you are able to assist, please telephone 01329 235869.

A Baroque Christmas
Fareham Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra present A Baroque Christmas on Saturday 11th December at St Peter & St Paul Church, Fareham beginning at 7.30pm. Tickets: £9.00 (£7.50 concessions), £2.00 for children (group discounts may be available) – tickets available from The Well, West Street, Fareham; FPC Box Office: 01329 664948; choir members; or on the door on performance night.

Service of Preparation for Christmas
Oaklands School, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville – Tuesday 30th November at 7.30pm – a Service of music, drama, liturgical dance and readings to provide an opportunity for reflection as we begin Advent. There will be a retiring collection in aid of Le Court (one of the Cheshire Homes).

21st November 2004 Christ The King The Year of St Luke

Prisons Sunday
Today is Prisons Sunday when we pray especially for prisoners, their families, victims of crime and all who work in our criminal justice system.

Churches Together in Fareham
The united Service for Advent 2004 will be held at the United Reformed Church on Sunday 28th November at 6.30pm. The theme will be ‘Looking Forward in Hope’.

Advent Breakfasts
Everyone is welcome to share in the Advent Breakfasts which will be served on Thursday mornings during Advent in the Sacred Heart Hall, following 7.00am Mass. Proceeds will go towards the Parish Advent Appeal.

The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Contacts: Lily Peach on 077 678 98885, Veronica Reeves on 023 9237 2864 or Rose Andrews on 023 9238 8494.

Co-Workers of Mother Teresa – (Missionary Sisters of Charity
“Thank you to all those who contributed items of clothing for India and St Dismas. Only cottons and light weight woollens can be sent to India, as well as blankets and sheets. We now have a problem, in that due to the rise in fuel prices, the cost of sending sacks of items to India has almost doubled. We would be very grateful for any financial support to meet the increased expense. There is a box, with a slot, in the wall of the porch of the Sacred Heart Church or, alternatively, the envelope system can be used stating how much in the envelope is for the Co-workers of Mother Teresa. With many thanks, Anne Lewis”

St Faustina and Divine Mercy
Fr. Peter Prusakiewicz , Congregation of St. Michael the Archangel and spiritual director in St. Faustina’s convent in Poland, will celebrate Mass, speak about Divine Mercy and lead an evening of prayer at Christ the King and St. Colman Church, Bitterne at 7.00pm on Tuesday 23rd November.

Sacred Heart Messenger
Orders are now being taken for the following publications:

The Sacred Heart Messenger - £7.80 annual subscription: Sacred Heart Calendar - £1.50 + pp: Apostleship of Prayer - £1.10. Please contact Anna Chandler on 01329 234436 by 30th November.

Quiz Night
The next Quiz Night at Our Lady of Walsingham Church will take place on Saturday 18th December. More details to follow.

Christingle Service
There will be a Christingle Service in Fareham Town Centre today, 21st November at 4.00pm, with the turning on of the lights. All of this occasion will be relayed on Ocean FM. This is the first time Churches have been involved in such an occasion and it is hoped that all Churches will be represented.

Women of Hope
Ladies and Partners evening at Fareham Community Church, Fareham on Monday 6th December 7.15pm for 7.30pm – Speaker – Maureen Elmes.

Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Offertory Collection - 7th November - £1443.70
Bamenda - £388.10
Offertory Collection - 14th November - £1783.00
Caritas - £697.00

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