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 Ordination
Anniversary
Next Sunday, 13th February, there will be a Presentation to Father Chris
on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of his ordination to the Priesthood.
The Presentation will take place in the Sacred Heart Hall following the
9.00am Mass.
Catholic
Children’s Society
The retiring collection this weekend is for the Catholic Children’s
Society. If you took an envelope last weekend for this collection please
place this in the collection after Mass. The Catholic Children’s
Society’s work is one of the major ways in which the local church
extends care to unhappy, uncared for and insecure children in our Society.
Many thousands of children have exchanged sad and insecure lives for happy
and fulfilling ones by being adopted or fostered through the Society.
Lenten
Appeal
This year’s Lenten Appeal is to help rebuild schools destroyed by
the Tsunami in Sri Lanka. Education is vital for all children and as a
caring community we must ensure these children are given all the help
they need. There will be a special Collection after all Sunday Masses
in Lent so please be as generous as you always are.
Stations
of the Cross
During his sabbatical, Bishop Crispian wrote some meditations based on
the Stations of the Cross that are in the Cathedral. This Lent, the Cathedral,
in conjunction with Redemptorist Publications, are producing these meditations.
They can be obtained either from the Cathedral Discovery Centre or from
the Redemptorists in Alton.
Lent
Breakfasts
Every Thursday morning, during LENT, breakfast will be served in the Sacred
Heart Hall following the 7.00am Mass. An ideal way to start the morning,
so do something different during LENT and join us at the Sacred Heart
Church. Everyone most welcome. All proceeds to the Lenten Appeal.
Lent
Lunches
The Portchester Churches will be holding Shoppers’ Services and
Lent Lunches every Wednesday in Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday, 9th
February. The Services begin at 12.00 noon and take place at Portchester
Methodist Church in Castle Street. Do make a note to support these Lunches
as all proceeds will be shared between CAFOD and Christian Aid.
Parish
Scout Barn Dance
Saturday 5th March – dancing to the Turk Town Troopers. First dance
at 8.00pm. Supper provided – licensed bar. Tickets are available
from Graham Stanton on 01329 284057 at £5.00 per head. Come and
join fun!
Found
A scarf, gloves and spectacles case have all been found and are now in
the Parish Office. If you think any of them might belong to you, please
call in the office to reclaim them.
Catholic
Bible School - Recommended Books
www.catholic-bible-school.org
“Healing” – by Francis MacNutt - £7.99
published by Hodder & Stoughton - ISBN 0-340-66140-2.
Does Healing happen today? Why is there prejudice against the healing
ministry? “Prayer for healing is so central to the Gospel,”
writes Francis MacNutt, “that it should be an integral part of the
life of every community of believers…” Francis MacNutt is
founding director of Christian Healing Ministries.
“Landmarks”
– an Ignatian Journey – by Margaret Silf, Foreword by Gerard
Hughes - £9.95 published by Darton, Longman & Todd –
ISBN 0-232-52254-5. “Landmarks” has been inspired by the author’s
practical explorations and insights of St Ignatius Loyola and opens up
questions which concern us all. The author is a Catholic lay person who
has been trained by the Jesuits in accompanying others in prayer.
Confraternity
of the Rosary
There are details on the poster in the church porch concerning a pilgrimage
to Fatima from 11th to 15th July 2005. The Rosary Pilgrimage Apostolate
Swindon are asking for a deposit of £85.00 by the first or second
week in February to book a place on the aircraft. Forty places have been
provisionally booked and over half of these have already been taken. The
Confraternity of the Rosary feel sure that they will be able to book extra
places if necessary, provided they are received in time.
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THE UNION
Thought for the Week
As unpretentious and open as a village and its life on a Galilean hillside;
as a flare that illumines and calms all in an area; as a tasty spread
on a dry scone; so are we, living in the Kingdom, to re-direct and consecrate
humankind.
We ourselves accept
the sovereignty of Jesus over our conscience and the Cross and the Altar
will supply us. We do not have to go out of our way to do it. The authenticity
of our lives is our best witness.
Father
Charlie
Good
News Van Portchester Visit
The next visit of the Good News travelling library takes place on Thursday
24th February at 22 Castle Street, Portchester from 7.00pm to 8.30pm.
There is a wealth of religious cards, books, tapes and videos available.
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Growing
Together in Christ – part 2
Bishop Crispian has asked everyone in the Diocese to take part in
Part 2 of Growing Together in Christ. There will be two sessions
exploring the practical application of the principles of communion
and mission for our Deanery and the wider Diocese. Everyone is invited
to attend these sessions regardless of whether or not they attended
the autumn meetings. You will be in a stronger position to do the
second session if you have done the first, however, the second session
is the one to which we all need to contribute
Sessions
will take place as follows:-
St
Jude’s School
First
Session:
Thursday 10th February at 7.30pm
Second
Session:
Thursday 3rd March at 7.30pm
Sacred Heart Hall
First
Session:
Daytime: Friday 11th February at 10.30am
Evening: Thursday 17th February at 7.30pm
Second
Session:
Evening: Thursday 24th February at 7.30pm
Daytime: Friday 25th February at 10.30am
Our Lady of Walsingham – Richeldis Room
First
Session:
Saturday 12th February at 9.30am
Second Session:
Saturday 19th February at 9.30am
Some
of the feedback from the First discussions is on the Diocesan web
site: www.portsmouth-dio.org.uk
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Lift
to Mass Required
A lady in Holly Grove, Fareham would appreciate a lift to 11.00am Mass
at St Philip Howard Church. If you are able to help, please ring the Parish
Office.
Women’s
World Day of Prayer
This year’s Ecumenical Women’s World Day of Prayer takes place
at St. Mary’s Church, Portchester Castle on Friday 4th March at
2.15pm (Rehearsal on 25th February at 10.00am). The Speaker will be Mrs.
Lesley Cooper. The Service has been prepared by women from Poland. Tea
and coffee will be served after the Service. All are welcome.
Books
Do you have an old, loved and cherished book? Would you like to learn
how to repair it? Perhaps it was a special present; a Bible, a Missal
or a story book that is showing signs of its age. Contact Denis in church
or at home by ‘phone – 01329 288638.
Quiz
Afternoon – date for your diary
It is planned to have a lunchtime Quiz at Our Lady of Walsingham Church
on Sunday 27th February beginning at 12 noon – children under 12
years of age, 50p, Adults £2.50. There will be an American Lunch
– please bring a dish, savoury/sweet. Please ring Rebecca on 023
9238 1802 with regard to numbers and catering. Bring your own wine.
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Child
Protection
All voluntary helpers who work with young people, children and vulnerable
adults must complete a CRB form and return it with the necessary
documentation to a Child Protection Liaison Officer.
Many
volunteers have already received these forms but have not yet returned
them for initial checking and then forwarding then to the Diocesan
Authorities. There will be two evening opportunities for completed
forms to be checked on Monday 21st February and Monday 28th February
from 7.00pm to 9.00pm both days, at St Jude’s School,
or completed forms and documentation can be left at the school to
be returned at a mutually convenient time. Volunteers who have not
yet completed a form can collect a form on either of those two evening
or from the office at St Jude’s School during school hours.
All
volunteers working with young people, children or vulnerable adults
must have a CRB clearance by December 2005 or they will not be able
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St
Jude's RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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February 2005
5th Sunday of the Year
The
Year of St Matthew |
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Diocesan Year Books 2005
Portsmouth Diocesan Year Books are on sale from the church Repositories
price £3.50. The Year Book gives details of Mass times throughout
the Diocese as well as contact details of the Priests of the Diocese and
the various Diocesan Organisations and Catholic Schools. There are also
some great photographs, Parish statistics and much more. Get your copy
this weekend.
 Adoration
Contacts: Fareham - Lily Peach on 077 678 98885, Portchester - Veronica
Reeves on 023 9237 2864 or Rose Andrews on 023 9238 8494.
Cathedral
Day of Prayer for Lent
Bishop Crispian will be leading a Day of Prayer at the Cathedral
Discovery Centre on Saturday 19th February, 10.30am for 11.00am to 3.00pm.
Churches
Together in Portchester Lent Course
There is
a list in the porch of the dates and venues for these ecumenical Lenten
Talks. Please sign up for this five part course entitled “Better
Together”. There has been an excellent response so far from the
Methodists and Anglicans in Portchester and they are anxious to have some
input from some more Catholics. So, please don’t be shy, add
your name to the list.
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Ash
Wednesday
Wednesday 9th February is Ash Wednesday, which is a day of fasting
and abstinence. Mass times will be as follows:-
Sacred
Heart 7.00am
Our Lady of Walsingham 9.30am
Sacred Heart 7.30pm
There will also be a school service (not Mass) at 9.30am in St Jude’s
School Hall – parents are invited.
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Lourdes
Pilgrimage
The annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 26th August
to 2nd September 2005. Any person aged 17 years or over who would like
to assist the sick at Lourdes, please contact Jane Cadogan on 01329 235987.
Fareham
Faith Festival
Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill in the volunteer section
of the Faith Festival form. We need, however, even more, volunteers if
we are going to make an impact with this mission, so please let me know
if you are prepared to help in any way.
Father
Chris
Rite
of Election
Please pray for the members of our Parish who will be attending the Rite
of Election at St John’s Cathedral on Saturday 12th February. Zina
Hanijikova, John Waldren, Brian Smith and Paul Hayward will be presented
to our community on Sunday 13th February at the 11.00am Mass at St Philip
Howard Church. Please do make yourself known to them after this Mass.
Tsunami Big Band Concert
There will be an evening of Big Band Music at Holy Trinity Church Fareham
on Thursday 17th February to raise funds for the victims of the Tsunami.
Tony Linford’s Fe Big Band will play the music of Glen Miller, Duke
Ellington, Count Basie and other big bands. Tickets are £5.00 each
(children £3.00). Please telephone 01329 232688 to book.
SVP – Tsunami Appeal
Thanks to your past and present generosity, the Sacred Heart SVP Conference
has been able to donate £500 to the Tsunami Appeal.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Offertory Collection - £1647.50
Forthcoming
Collections
6th February – Catholic Children’s Society
Friday
18th February is Lenten Family Fast Day
6th
March – Clergy Assistance Fund
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.
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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