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Your prayers are requested
At the 11.00am Mass at St Philip Howard Church this weekend, David Edwards
is receiving his First Holy Communion. Please remember him in your prayers.
Newsletter
As usual, this will be the only Newsletter for the holiday period.
Please keep this issue because it contains all the times of the liturgies
for the coming weeks. The next newsletter will be available on the weekend
of the 3rd/4th September.
World Youth
Day 2005
This summer will see the celebration of the 20th World Youth Day which
takes place in Cologne, from 16th to 21st August. The World Youth Day Cross
has been passed from the youth of Canada to the youth of Germany. The theme
is “We have come to worship Him” and in the Cathedral in Cologne
are honoured the relics of the Magi, the Wise Men from the East who followed
the star which led them to Christ.
Hospital
Stay
Should you or a member of your family be taken into hospital for a routine
operation or rest care, please let us know at the Parish Office. Although
you may register your details at the hospital and include your religion
as Catholic, this information is not automatically relayed to the Parish.
The same applies if you are taken into hospital as an emergency. A relative
or friend needs to let us know. If you are moved to another ward, this
is not automatically conveyed to us, and even upon inquiry at your original
ward, they will not necessarily tell us to where you have been moved.
If the hospital authorities fail to offer you the opportunity of spiritual
support, they are contravening the NHS guidelines for the spiritual needs
of patients and staff. Please also let us know when you have returned
home. Visits can be arranged and Holy Communion brought to you at home,
but only if we know you have been released from hospital.
PEG
The PEG Art competition advertised on our notice boards is open to children.
The PEG Annual Mass takes place at Sacred Heart Church on Friday 23rd
September 2005 – more details to follow.
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A
CELEBRATION OF OUR ANGLO-SPANISH LINK
Sunday lunch at Our Lady of Walsingham on Sunday 7th August from
12.00 noon to 3.00pm.
Honoured
guests – Father Manuel and Bishop Braulio
American
lunch on the theme of Spain!!
Spanish music, singing, raffle and fun Quiz
Please
ring Rebecca on 023 9238 1802 or Annette on 01329 310091 if you
intend to come.
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FOR FREE
A new bathroom basin and pedestal in white is available FREE, but a donation
to the SVP would be appreciated. If you are interested please ring 01329
662287.
Parish
Diary 2005-2006
The new annual Parish Diary (September 2005-August 2006) will be
published during the month of August. All Programme Co-ordinators will
automatically receive a copy in the post and spare copies will be available
in due course from the back of each church.
Youth
Club
The Youth Club will run throughout August.
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THE UNION
Thought for the Month
There are six Gospel accounts of the multiplication of the loaves. This
shows what great importance the early communities attach to this miracle.
It is also the only miracle in which Jesus directly associated his disciples.
A striking summary of what will later be their function in the Church
is contained in the command Jesus gives them: “Give them something
to eat yourselves.” The disciples had thought at first that they
would be able to pass on to others the task of feeding the hungry crowds.
Instead it is they who must do it with their slender supplies of loaves
and fishes. They have to recognize their own powerlessness. A real act
of worship takes place in which Jesus is the central figure and the disciples
are the necessary ministers: the bringing of offerings, their presentation,
the act of thanksgiving over the gifts, their distribution by Jesus to
the Apostles and by them to the crowds.
Place this
act of worship in any suitable building or, if need be, in the open today
and it looks gratifyingly identical to our Parish Saturday/Sunday Masses.
Father
Charlie
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IMPORTANT
NOTICE
Father Chris and Father Andrew will be leaving the Parish
for pastures new in September and October. As everyone will know
by now, there is to be a special Liturgy at St Philip Howard Church
at 7.30pm on 9th September followed by a farewell party at St Jude’s
School.
To enable us to say ‘thank you’ to them for all they
have given to our Parish, there will be a Special Collection
for Father Chris at all Masses on the weekend of 6/7th August
and for Father Andrew on 20/21st August. Some may
be away on holiday at these times, so if you are and wish to contribute,
please put your gift into an envelope and mark it either Father
Chris or Father Andrew and pop it into the Parish Office or the
collection plate.
Both priests have served us well so let us say a very big ‘thank
you’ to both of them and make 9th September a date they will
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GIFT
(Growing in Faith Together)
The GIFT programme for the coming year (September 2005 to July 2006) will
be a Bible Course and Nicky Stephens and Angela Wills from the Department
of Catechesis and Evangelisation, will be leading us into a deeper knowledge
of the Bible alongside some visiting speakers. The Course takes place
at St Jude’s School from 7.30 to 9.30pm and begins on Wednesday
14th September. To book your place, please contact the Parish Office –
01329 318869.
Christian
Ecology Link
Regional Conference, United Reformed Church, East Street, Andover on Saturday
1st October 2005 from 10.30am to 4.30pm – a day for Christians who
want to help the Church to care more for the earth. For more details contact
John Vivian on 023 9242 2129 or visit www.christian-ecology.org.uk.
At 7.30pm on Friday 30th September come to the same church for a ‘LOAF’
Service and give thanks for food that is good for both people and planet.
The preacher is Rev. Jill Bentall.
September
at the Catholic Bible School
Saturday 10th September – Dynamics of Reconciliation –
Rev. Russ Parker 10.00am – 3.30pm.
Wednesday
14th & 28th September – Midweek Bible Study – 9.30am
- 11.30am.
Wednesday
21st September – Healing Service at Nutbourne Chapel –
7.30pm.
Saturday
24th September – The Da Vinci Code – Gospel Truth? –
Fr. Michael Gwinnell – 10.00am to 3.30pm.
Contact
the Bible School at Nutbourne House, Farm Lane, Nutbourne, Chichester,
West Sussex - telephone: 01243 371766 for further details. www.catholic-bible-school.org
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Musical Evening in aid of three year old Ben
There will be a musical evening on Friday 2nd September at 7.30pm
at Our Lady of Walsingham Church, Portchester in aid of three
year old Ben, who two years ago was electrocuted in a tragic accident
and died for fifty minutes before being brought back to life.
Doctors thought he would be unable to do anything but, thank God,
with prayers and help from the Rainbow Centre and, of course,
dedicated parents, he is communicating and is a wonderful little
character. Please come and support them. Ben’s father
plays piano beautifully and will be playing at the concert.
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St
Jude's RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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| August
Newsletter 2005
The
Year of St Matthew |
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Summer Holiday Arrangements
We welcome back to our community Father Manuel Gonzalez who has
kindly agreed to supply in our Parish once again during the summer period.
Our choir in Fareham will have a well-earned break during the summer.
Readers are asked to note that the Psalm and Alleluia will not
be sung during the coming weeks. During the month of August the Sacred
Heart Church will be closed during the day except for those times when
Mass is being celebrated. Please remember that Children's Liturgy of
the Word is taking a break and will resume on the 3rd/4th September.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has now ceased and will resume
in the Sacred Heart Church and in Our Lady of Walsingham Church on Monday
5th September 2005. I would like to wish everyone, who is taking a holiday,
a relaxing and refreshing time with safe and comfortable travel. For those
unable to take holidays, I hope this time of year brings an opportunity
for some rest and recreation.
Father Chris
The Assumption
At
the 6.00pm Mass on Saturday 13th and at the Sunday Masses on 14th August,
we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady.
Welcome
A warm welcome to all visitors to Fareham and Portchester this
summer and welcome, also, to those who are newcomers to our parish. If
you have recently moved to this area, please fill in one of our “Are
you new” forms to be found at the entrance to the church and
return this to the parish office.
First
Holy Communion Programme
Parents of those children of First Holy Communion age (born before the
31st August 1998) who wish for their children to prepare for this sacrament
next year are invited to a meeting on Thursday 22nd September at St Jude’s
School at 7.30pm. This will be an information meeting for parents where
the programme will be discussed. If you wish your child to take part in
the First Holy Communion Programme please complete one of the forms to
be found at the entrance to the church and return this to the Parish Office.
Medjugorje
Pilgrimage
This has been planned from Thursday 13th to Thursday 20th October 2005.
Flights from Gatwick to Split and then coach transfer to Medjugorje. Half
board accommodation – cost £389.00. If you are interested
please telephone Carol Wynn-Jones on 01932 829039. The Pilgrimage will
be accompanied by a Priest.
Summer
Quiz
Test your knowledge and have fun with friends by completing the Summer
Quiz in aid of LIFE. Quiz entries - £1 per entry - are available
from Rebecca Goodlad on 02392 381802. Entries to be returned by 31st August.
LIFE
There will be a retiring collection at all Masses this weekend in aid
of LIFE.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Offertory Collection - £1697.15
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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