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 Growing
Together in Christ
Over the past few weeks there have been opportunities to explore the practical
application of the principles of communion and mission for our Deanery
and the wider Diocese. The key question is:
What do
you want to grow and develop in your Parish and Deanery? Why? The opinions
of those who were unable to participate in the meetings are not being
ignored. Enclosed with this week’s newsletter is a sheet which individuals
or families, including children, can complete. There are no wrong answers
or trick questions. The ‘purple book’ is a resource to help
us. No names are necessary. Please note your thoughts and hand them in
at the Parish Office or send them to Park Place.
Oaklands
Catholic School Presents
“Oh What a lovely war” – Joan Littlewood’s musical
entertainment, by Theatre Workshop, Charles Chilton, Gerry Raffles and
members of the original cast on 14th, 15th and 16th March beginning at
7.30pm. Adults £4.00, concessions £3.00.
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Parish
Lenten Appeal Update
This weekend we welcome Mr Christopher Dobbs to our Parish. Mr Dobbs
has kindly agreed to speak at the Sunday Masses on behalf of his
brother, Geoffrey, founder of ‘Adopt Sri Lanka’, the
charity we are supporting through our Lenten Appeal.
The
Lenten Appeal has, to date, raised £2642.40.
All your kind
donations to the Appeal will help build and equip a school classroom
in the village of Seenimodera, situated 190km south of Colombo near
the town of Tangalle, Sri Lanka. The Red Lenten Bucket Collection
will continue throughout Lent and thank you so much for your continued
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Lenten
Meditation
The third in the series of reflections for Lent takes place on Friday
18th March at 7.45pm at Sacred Heart Church. The reflection will be centered
on the parable of the Raising of Lazarus and will last for about one hour.
All are welcome.
Stations
of the Cross
During Lent there will be Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 7.00pm at
the Sacred Heart Church and on Sundays at 5.00pm at Our Lady of Walsingham
Church.
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. 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. Catholics will be responsible for the lunch and
Service on the 23rd March and Father Chris will lead the Service.
Diocesan
Pilgrimage to Lourdes
This year, the Portsmouth Diocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes is being led by
Bishop Crispian Hollis from 26th August to 2nd September. To make a pilgrimage
to Lourdes is a wonderful and up-lifting experience especially when you
see around you people from almost every nation. Portsmouth Diocese has
a strong Youth Group who selflessly give their time pushing wheelchairs,
pulling voitures or assisting at the Accueil Notre Dame. Any young people
aged 17 – 25 years interested in going to Lourdes as a helper are
asked to speak to Father Chris or Jane Cadogan.
Party
after Easter Vigil Mass at St Philip Howard Church Hall
Following
the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday 26th March, there will be a party to
welcome Zina, Paul, John and Brian into the Church. As usual you are invited
to donate items of food for the finger buffet. In the entrance hall of
each church is a list of food, please sign your name against your contribution.
Please bring your donations on the Saturday to St Philip Howard Hall between
2.00pm and 3.00pm or Our Lady of Walsingham between 10.00am and 11.00am.
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THE UNION
Thought for the Week
Jesus in calling Lazarus from the tomb brought him back to physical life.
We are brought to a new spiritual life at our baptism where we died with
Christ and are raised to new life through his resurrection. Jesus made
it a proactive scene by asking the onlookers to unbind Lazarus and set
him free.
Perhaps there is someone
in your family or among your friends or colleagues who has done something
to hurt you or something that you cannot condone. Have you bound them
through your unforgiveness and negative attitude? Have you stifled their
growth through your behaviour? Jesus is asking us to unbind them with
our forgiveness and he tells us that we must do it not once but seven
times seven. Let not this Lent pass by without us freeing them and enabling
them to grow in their relationship with you, with their family/colleagues
and most importantly, with God.
Langford
Vincent
Peter
Woolley RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Peter Woolley, who died recently.
Please also pray for Paul and Annette and all of Peter’s family
and friends.
Sean
Murphy RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sean Murphy, who died recently.
Please also remember Sean’s family and friends in your prayers.
Eileen
Ribbans RIP
Your prayers are also requested for the repose of the soul of Eileen Ribbans
who died recently. Please also pray for Eileen’s family and friends.
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Deanery
Lenten Penitential Services
Lenten Penitential Services with the opportunity for individual
confession, will take place at St Joseph’s Church, Gosport
on Monday 14th March at 7.30pm; St John, Lee-on-the-Solent on Tuesday
15th March at 2.00pm; Immaculate Conception, Stubbington on Thursday
17th March at 7.30pm and St Margaret Mary, Park Gate on Monday 21st
March at 7.00pm.
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Lourdes
Buffet Lunch
Thank you to everyone who supported the lunch and to those who generously
gave donations. Special thanks to Father Andrew and Dan Pickard who took
us on a ‘brief encounter’ to Lourdes, highlighting their joys,
thanksgivings and the privilege it is to go on pilgrimage to the home
of St Bernadette. A total of £402.00 was raised from the lunch,
with all proceeds going to the Lourdes Fund. Father Andrew has a few remaining
Raffle Tickets to sell on behalf of the HCPT Pilgrimage Trust.
Vietnam
A new law regulating religious activities threatens to create a national
church at the service of the government and independent of Rome. Archbishop
Etienne Nguyen Nhu The of Hue is urging Catholics throughout the world
to pray for the Church in Vietnam.
Barn
Dance – 5th March
The evening was a resounding success. Thanks to the Turk Town Troopers
and caller, David Slater for their excellent entertainment, Mark Moorhen
for his delicious chilli and all those from the Parish who supported us.
£350.00 was raised on behalf of 15th Fareham Scout Group.
Mediamarch
7
Say ‘No’ to public funding for Channel 4 porn – join
the public protest at Channel 4 on Saturday 16th April 2005. See the poster
and leaflets in the church porch.
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CHOCOLATE
TOMBOLA STALL
AND EASTER CAKE STALL
After all Masses on 19th and 20th March.
We would be most grateful for donations of anything with even a
hint of chocolate, also cakes, Easter biscuits, jams, scones….
Items can be taken to the Sacred Heart Hall
On Saturday morning of the 19th or
Sunday 20th from 3.30pm.
All proceeds
from the above will go to our
Lenten Appeal
“BUILD A NEW SCHOOL CLASSROOM”
in Southern Sri Lanka
Please do support
these events –
everyone MOST WELCOME |
Jazz
Night
Tuesday 31st May at 7.30pm at Hill Park Working Men’s Club starring
DB4 (Jazz quartet), cabaret – John Archer (top magician and member
of the Magic Circle). Tickets cost £9.50 including a buffet. For
ticket information please contact The Kings Centre on 01329 829121.
Easter
Quiz
Test your knowledge and have fun with family and friends! The Easter Quiz
will be on sale this weekend after all Masses, priced at only £1.00.
If you are unable to collect a copy this weekend, please contact Rebecca
Goodlad on 023 9238 1802. Closing date for entries is Monday 25th April
2005.
From
the Parish Ecology Group
An evening of talks and displays including practical advice on composting
presented by Gosport and Fareham Friends of the Earth, will take place
at St Vincent College, Gosport on Monday 14th March. This will begin at
7.00pm and end around 9.00pm.
St
Jude's RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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| 12/13th
March 2005
5th Sunday of Lent
The
Year of St Matthew |
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Message from Chris Greenfield
“A big thank you for your continued prayers and messages of good
will. My kind regards for a happy and holy Easter to you all. God bless
you all.”
Opportunity
for a qualified cook
“A vacancy has arisen for a part-time cook to provide attractive
and wholesome lunches for the Bishop and Clergy at Bishop’s House,
Portsmouth. We are looking for someone with imagination to work 16 hours
a week, over four weekdays in this relaxed household. For further information
please telephone Canon David Hopgood on 023 9282 6170 and for an Application
Form and full Job description contact:- Mary Swaffield on 023 9282 5430
or e-mail: mswaffield@prcdtr-finance.org”
 Adoration
“It cost our Saviour the whole Passion to institute the Eucharist….How
can we forget our Lord’s love, a love that cost Him so much and
is so lavish of everything!” (St Peter Julian Eymard)
Contacts:
Fareham - Lily Peach on 077 678 98885, Portchester - Veronica Reeves on
023 9237 2864 or Rose Andrews on 023 9238 8494.
Postponed
Meeting
The Meeting
mentioned in last week’s newsletter scheduled to take place at St
John’s College, Grove Road South, Southsea on Thursday 17th March
with David Willetts MP (Conservative MP for Havant and Shadow Work and
Pensions Secretary) has had to be postponed.
House
Group
The House Group will meet on Wednesday 16th March (7.45pm for 8.00pm)
at 101 The Avenue, Fareham. We will study Matthew 21:1-11. All are welcome.
For more information ring 01329 847533.
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HCPT
Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Three Parishioners are attending this year’s HCPT pilgrimage
to Lourdes, two young people have been chosen as helpers to represent
their Catholic Schools – Colette Gilhooley and Catherine Garretty-Crane
– and I, Father Andrew, have been asked to be Chaplain.
There
will be seven adult helpers, twelve young people and ten children.
We will travel as a family group leaving on Easter Monday and returning
the following Sunday. We have been given some raffle tickets to
sell to raise money for the pilgrimage. They will be available for
sale after Mass over the next few weeks. Please support us with
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Parish
Youth Club
The Parish Youth Club will be taking a short break after this weekend’s
session and will re-open on Sunday 24th April with a Grand Disco. Club
members are inviting all young parishioners 11 years old and over to join
them for the disco. Entrance will be free and so will refreshments!!!
Fareham
Faith Festival
T shirt and badge making day – Saturday 9th April from 10.00am to
1.00pm at Fareham United Reformed Church. Bring a cotton T shirt and they
will iron on a logo for £1.00 or make you a badge for 30p.
Worried
about Tax?
Over 60? Can’t afford to pay for advice? Tax surgeries are held
monthly at the Shopmobility Centre, Osborn Road car park, Fareham by independent
tax advisors. Call 0845 601 3321 for an appointment for free help and
advice from TOP (tax help for older people). TOP is a service provided
by Tax Volunteers.
Action
on Trade Justice
Global week of Action on Trade Justice – 10th to 16th April 2005.
This is part of the ‘Make Poverty History’ Campaign.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Offertory Collection - £1658.89
Clergy Assistance Fund - £357.89
Lenten Appeal to date - £2642.40
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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