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 Thanks
Lilian McLachlan thanks you all for your prayers and best wishes. She
is now home.
House Group
The next meeting of the House Group will be on Wednesday 4th May (7.45pm
for 8.00pm) at 101 The Avenue, Fareham. We will be meditating on and sharing
on the Ascension. All are welcome. For more information ring 01329 847533.
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Parish Pilgrimage to Jordan
Fr Paul Townsend will be leading a Pilgrimage to Jordan including
the five Vatican Designated Holy Sites from Saturday 28th October
until Saturday 4th November 2006. The cost will be £924.00
for the eight day visit with an optional extension to Sinai for
a further four days at a cost of £264.00 (single room supplement
for the eight day trip is £98.00 and £140.00 per person
with the extension to Sinai.) Included in the price are return scheduled
flights with Royal Jordanian from Heathrow to Amman: private transfers
from/to airports on arrival/departure: all touring in modern, air
conditioned coaches: all entrance fees and services during the touring
programme: the services of a professional licensed local guide whilst
touring: quality hotel accommodation (twin-bedded rooms sharing
with private facilities): breakfast and evening meals: UK Government
Airport Departure Taxes and Security charges: Jordanian Government
Airport Departure Tax: Jordanian Government Visa charges: All border
crossing taxes and Port fees: 20 kilos free luggage allowance and
local supervision by Maranatha Tours office in Amman and Cairo.
Booklets
containing full details and booking forms are available at the back
of our churches and should be returned with deposit and travel insurance
payment to the Parish office as soon as possible. Places will
go extremely quickly so early booking is recommended.
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Christian
Ecology Link
Come and hear Edward Echlin, author of Christian Ecology books, at 7.30pm
on Friday 27th May at Sacred Heart Church. Edward will be in The Well
at 2.00pm to sign copies of his most recent book the ‘Cosmic Circle’.
Parish
Ecology Group Art Competition
Why not design a poster to help us think of ways to help our Parish to
cut pollution and save waste? See the poster in the porch for details.
Churches
Together....
Churches Together in Portchester Praise and Worship this Sunday,
1st May 2005 in Portchester Parish Hall Castle Street, beginning at 6.30pm.
Deacon Langford will be preaching. All are welcome.
Churches
Together in Fareham and Churches Together in Portchester will be holding
a joint Pentecost service on Sunday 15th May at 6.30pm at Holy Trinity
Church in Fareham.
Oakland’s
Catholic School
Vacancies for September 2005
Head of Geography MPS+3
Teachers of English and Geography to teach up to GCSE and A Level ( NQT’s
welcome to apply)
Clerical
Assistant Full time/Term time only.
Learning Support Coordinator (SENCO) (MPS+3)
Teachers of English and Science. To teach up to GCSE and A Level (NQT’s
welcome to apply)
Contact
immediately Chris Whitfield Head Teacher on 023 92 248043 of Fax CV and
references on 023 92 248061.
Last
Night of the Portchester Proms
This year’s Portchester Castle Classical Fireworks Proms takes place
on Saturday 9th July at 8.00pm – gates open from 6.00pm. The show
finishes with fireworks and ends at approximately 10.25pm. Tickets cost
£17.00 before 8th June, £19.00 from 8th June to 8th July and
£23.00 on the day. To book, telephone 01329 231942.
Park
Place Pastoral Centre
Creative
Meditation and the Revelation of Silence – 7th - 8th May “Come
to me all who labour and our overburdened and I will give you rest.”
(Matt. 11:28 – 29.) This will be led by Sister Frances,.
10.00am for 10.30am start until 4.00pm on Saturday, 10.15am for 10.30am
start until 1.00pm on Sunday. Tea and coffee provided but please bring
a packed lunch on Saturday. The cost is £20.00.
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THE UNION
Thought for the Week
Today’s
three Scripture readings are intended to prepare us for the coming of
the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, which we will celebrate in two weeks. We
can begin our preparation by taking a quick glance at three significant
events in the Bible which describe the Holy Spirit’s role in the
overall divine plan.
First of
all, the Holy Spirit participated in the creation of the world. The Book
of Genesis says that just before creation: “the spirit of God
was hovering over the water”. We may say that the Holy Spirit,
in a sense, prepared the way for the birth of the world. The second
major event in which the Holy Spirit played a significant role is the
birth of Jesus. When Mary asked the angel Gabriel how she would
conceive Jesus, the angel said: “The Holy Spirit will come upon
you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you”. The
Spirit hovered over Mary much like the Spirit hovered over the waters
of creation. The third major event in which the Holy Spirit plays a significant
role occurs on Pentecost, with the birth of the Church. The Acts
of the Apostles describes the Holy Spirit as hovering over the disciples
like wind. Then suddenly, fire descended upon them, and this group of
frightened followers of Jesus was transformed into a group of fearless
witnesses to Jesus.
In the light
of these three roles, we may make one further observation. The same Holy
Spirit who played a significant role in the birth of the world, the birth
of Jesus and the birth of the Church also plays a significant role in
the birth of every Christian in baptism, when we are born into the new
and eternal life which Jesus promised us.
This
weekend we welcome Fr John Dugdale SCJ who will be making a Missions Appeal
and will be celebrating the Masses in our three churches.
Father
Chris
Brian
Taylor RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Brian Taylor who died recently.
Please also remember all of Brian’s family and friends. Brian’s
funeral takes place on Tuesday 3rd May at 11.15am at Sacred Heart Church.
Peggy
Holland RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Peggy Holland who died recently.
Please also remember all of Peggy’s family and friends in your prayers.
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The
Ascension of the Lord
Thursday
of this week, 5th May, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension
of the Lord – a Holyday of Obligation
Mass times are
as follows
Vigil
Mass – Wednesday 4th May – 7.30pm – St Philip
Howard
Mass
– Thursday 5th May – 7.00am – Sacred Heart
Mass
– Thursday 5th May – 9.30am – Sacred Heart
Mass
– Thursday 5th May – 7.00pm – Our Lady of Walsingham
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UCM Annual
Day Pilgrimage to Walsingham
The trip takes place on Tuesday 5thJuly, cost: £30.00. deposit:
£10.00. Any Parishioners interested in joining us please phone 01329
311911.
St Jude’s
May Fayre
St Jude’s May Fayre takes place on Saturday 14th May from 10.00am
to 2.00pm at St Jude’s School. Please make a note in your diary
to come along and support this enjoyable event.
A Liturgy
for the Unborn
On 1st June at 7.30pm at Sacred Heart Church there will be a Liturgy for
the Unborn, a time to reflect on motherhood and name children who have
not lived – a Taize style service of readings, music and candle
light. All inquiries to Rebecca on 023 9238 1802.
Diocese
of Portsmouth vacancy
A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Parish Administrative Secretary to
work for Rev. Simon Thomson, Parish priest at Corpus Christi with St Joseph,
Portsmouth. The successful applicant will be located in the Parish Office.
Hours of work 16-20 per week, hours each day to be agreed; experienced
in all areas of administration with excellent secretarial skills, time
management and prioritisation skills; computer literate; sympathetic to
the Ministry and Mission of the Catholic Church; able to work on own initiative;
diplomatic, discreet with a sympathetic nature. For an application form,
job description and salary details, please contact:- Mrs Mary Swaffield,
Personnel Administrator, St Edmund House, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth,
P01 3QA, telephone 023 9282 3567. Closing Date is Monday 16th May.
Quiz
Winners
Congratulations go to Jane Evans, from Great Yarmouth, Mrs. A. Daggett
of Fareham and Leila Smith of Gosport who all obtained scores of 95%.
Thanks to all who took part and especially to Dr Graham Goodlad for such
challenging questions.
Date
for your Diary
There will be a lunchtime Quiz at Our Lady of Walsingham Church on Trinity
Sunday, 22nd May, 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 and bring your own wine. For catering
purposes can anyone planning to attend ring Rebecca on 023 9238 1802 or
see her at church as we need to know numbers in order to plan the menu.
St
Jude's RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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April/1st May 2005
6th Sunday of Easter
The
Year of St Matthew |
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The
General Election
A letter from the Bishops’ Conference to Catholics in England and
Wales, suggesting key issues for reflection on the light of Catholic Social
Teaching is to be found on www.catholicchurch.org.uk/election.
 Free
Disco
About forty young people enjoyed the free disco party organised by the
Parish Youth Club last Sunday. The Youth Club itself resumes this Sunday
in the St Philip Howard hall at 7.00pm. New members very welcome…
just turn up.
St George’s
Day
Thanks to everyone who helped and supported the St George’s Day
celebrations at Our Lady of Walsingham Church and the Sacred Heart Church.
The Table Top sale and refreshments raised £273.00 for the Parish
Lenten Appeal.
The Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament
Contacts:
Fareham - Lily Peach on 077 678 98885, Portchester - Veronica Reeves on
023 9237 2864 or Rose Andrews on 023 9238 8494. PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL
BE NO ADORATION ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 2nd MAY.
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St
Jude’s 40th Celebration Update
21st May 2005
Dinner and dance - dancing to 60’s, 70’s and 80’s
classics. Optional fancy dress 60’s, 70’s, 80’s
or come in school uniform. £12.50 per head to include sit
down cold fork buffet with ½ a bottle of wine and a commemorative
table gift. Music free lounge bar and opportunity to relax and catch
up on old times.
Please contact Wendy Escott on 01329 221001 to reserve your ticket
to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available at the school office.
We would like to mount a display of memorabilia, if anyone has any
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The
Mary Rose
Thank you for the entertaining ‘Evening with Christopher Dobbs.’
Chris’ energy and enthusiasm shone through his talk on the warship,
The Mary Rose – a most enjoyable and interesting evening was had
by all who attended. It was agreed that all money raised, a total of £494.00
would be donated to the ‘Build School Classrooms’ Project
in Sri Lanka.
Lenten
Appeal
A special note of thanks to everyone who kindly donated to this appeal
through the bucket collections and the many individual fund raising events.
The ‘Build a New Classroom’ Project raised a marvellous amount
of £6,537.00.
Faith + Football
“2000 Minutes of Praise” a Pentecost Praise Celebration,
to be held in Springfield School, Central Road, Drayton, from 9.00am Saturday
14th May to 6.30pm on Sunday 15th May 2005. This is a supporting challenge
to the forthcoming Great Wall of China Challenge www.chinachallenge.org.uk
and is an amazing opportunity for witness and celebration. Churches and
fellowship groups from all around the Portsmouth area will offer Praise
and Worship in sessions to fill the entire 2000 minutes between the start
and end times. Money raised through sponsorship will go towards the “Faith
and Football” activities to rescue and empower the poorest and most
vulnerable children in Ibaden, Nigeria, taking them away from Child Labour
Prostitution and Begging. Linvoy Primus, Portsmouth Football Club’s
Player of the Year 2003 will play the first note at the end of the
2000 minutes and give insight from his recent visit to India. Contact
John Morley on 023 9232 7783 or Mick Mellows on 023 9238 2789 for details.
Eucharistic
Ministers and Readers
The new Portchester rotas are available this weekend from the back of
Our Lady of Walsingham Church.
Biddings
Writers
The meeting for those people who write the Biddings will take place on
Tuesday 10th May at 7.30pm in the Presbytery.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Offertory Collection - £1560.30
Final Amount for Lent Appeal - £6,537.00
Forthcoming
Collections
1st May - Combined Missionary Societies
8th May – World Communications
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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