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Adoration
Please note that Adoration will recommence on Monday 5th September.
Children’s
Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word recommences this weekend.
Thank
you:
From Barbara and Richard Taggerty
“To Father Chris and everyone who helped at Andrea and Hannah
Taggerty’s First Holy Communion. A big thank you to Joan and Lyn
– Lyn the cake was really nice and thank you all for the food. With
all our love, Barbara, Richard and girls.”
From
Anne Corr
“I would like to say thank you for your prayers, cards and flowers.
They are very much appreciated.”
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.
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Friends
of the Homeless Basics Bank
The Basics Bank, run by the Friends of the Homeless in Fareham
and Gosport, has been burgled and their supplies of food and toiletries
taken. They desperately need to replace these items so they can
continue to help those who are referred to them by various agencies
for emergency assistance. They need tinned food, such as tinned
meats, potatoes and rice pudding, packet foods such as pasta and
rice; UHT milk, toilet rolls and toiletries such as soap, disposable
razors, shower gel and shampoo. Unfortunately, they cannot store
perishable goods. Please could you look through your cupboards
and see what you could contribute. Perhaps you have some unwanted
toiletries which you received for your birthday or Christmas and
don’t know what to do with? Maybe whilst shopping this week
you could buy something extra or donate the free item from the
‘Buy One Get One free’ offer? We will be collecting
items at Mass next weekend (10th/11th). Many thanks, Kevin and
Elaine Taylor (01329) 511478.
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Tools
for Self-reliance
This is a charity based at Netley Marsh near Southampton. It works with
partner organisations in Africa to provide craftsmen and women with tools
and skills training so that communities can become self reliant and able
to care for themselves and their neighbours. Kits for various trades e.g.
carpenters, blacksmiths, shoemakers and metal workers are sent out so
that village people can set up their own small factories and provide employment
for their communities. The kits are assembled at Netley Marsh and shipped
out to many countries in Africa and money is needed to pay for transportation.
People are welcome to visit the workshops at Netley Marsh and see for
themselves all the work being done and the kind of tools needed –
just call 023 8086 9697 and let them know that you are coming.
Building
Bridges for Peace
Eliyahu McLean and Ghassan Manasra, internationally renowned peacemakers
from the Holy Land, will be speaking about their inspiring initiatives
that reclaim religion as a source for peace building, at The Theatre,
3rd Floor of Portsmouth Central Library on Monday 19th September from
7.30pm to 9.30pm. Ghassan Manasra, a teacher of Sufism, directs the Muslim
peace centre, Anwar il Salaam in Nazareth and Jerusalem. Eliyahu Mclean
directs the Jerusalem Peacemakers and is inter-religious advisor for the
Sulha Peace Project. Further information may be obtained from Susan Malpass
– tel. 01329 663743.
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THE UNION
Thought for the Week
In the Acts of the Apostles, we see the early community functioning. Peter
facilitated the meeting and after seeking God’s will in prayer,
the group reached a decision together. Today’s Gospel gives a vital
clue about the nature of that authority: “Where two or three meet
in my name, I shall be with them.” The authority is from God (not
power which has connotations of autonomy, but authority is often delegated),
it does not rest in dogma or in structure, but in the person of Christ,
who is the truth. In so far as the Church speaks in Him, it speaks with
authority. When certain things go against what Christ’s Church stands
for, the Church is not to stand back and say that it does not matter.
It does matter. This is a grave responsibility for the Church and to do
anything else would be to suggest that our salvation does not matter.
But the Church cannot set itself up as judge – that is God’s
role and we leave the final judgment to Him.
Father
Tony Day
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Farewell
to Father Chris and Father Andrew
On Friday 9th September there will be an opportunity for
all the Parish to say farewell to Father Chris and Father Andrew
and to wish them both well in their new Parishes. There will be
a short Liturgy at 7.30pm at St Philip Howard Church followed by
a reception at St Jude’s School and ALL ARE WELCOME.
Those
who have volunteered food should take it to Sacred Heart Church
between 9.00 and 11.00am on the 9th or to Our Lady of Walsingham
Church between 10.00 and 11.00am, or straight to St Jude’s
School around 5.00pm. Any contributions of food would be most welcome.
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Kevin
Scruse RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kevin, who died recently.
Please also pray for his family and friends.
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.
Douai
Abbey Programme
September/October 2005:
Praying the Psalms – Gervase Holdaway OSB – Friday
23rd - Sunday 25th September – an opportunity to discover the psalms
and see how they can become our prayer too, as well as being musical celebrations
of faith.
Interfaith
Marriages – Heather Al-Yousuf and Rosalind Birtwistle –
Saturday 1st October 10.00am to 4.30pm – talk about marriage from
Christian/Muslim and Christian/Jewish perspectives:
Contact Douai Abbey on 0118 971 5333 to book a place.
SVP
Members are reminded that the next meeting of the Society takes place
on Monday 5th September in the Sacred Heart Hall, beginning at 7.45pm.
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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POSTERS
CALLING
ALL YOUNG PEOPLE/CHILDREN
DESIGN A POSTER – YOU MIGHT WIN A PRIZE!!!! See the church
notice board.
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Using
Time Effectively
Learn to achieve a great deal without becoming stressed at The King’s
Centre, 171 West Street, Fareham on Tuesday 13th September from 9.30am
to 12.30pm. Ring 01329 231899 for details or to book.
St Jude's
RC Primary School
Current newsletter here
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Sunday of the Year
3/4th September 2005
The
Year of St Matthew |
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Parish Office
Michele Edwards has been invited to continue her Digital Design studies
on a full-time basis and has accepted the offer. This means that she will
be leaving the Parish Office and her last day of work will be Friday 9th
September. Following Michele’s departure, Joan will continue to
work additional hours in the Parish Office.
Please
Note
There will be no 7.00am Mass on Thursdays at the Sacred Heart Church
during September.
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.
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.
Patients’
Forum for Fareham & Gosport
The next meeting in public of your local Patients’ Forum will be
held on Wednesday 14th September 2005 at 11.30am in Titchfield Community
Centre, Mill Street, Titchfield. Members of the public are invited to
come and hear what is happening and make known their own views on our
local health services.
Good News Travelling Library
This will be visiting 22 Castle Street, Portchester from 7.00pm –
8.30pm on Thursday 29th September, with a wealth of religious cards together
with books, tapes and videos to borrow.
Gathering
for Maltese Nationals
The Malta High Commission in London is organising a get-together for the
Maltese community to celebrate Malta Day-UK which will be held on Saturday
10th September 2005 in the precinct of Westminster Cathedral. The Maltese
Fair begins at 10.00am and is followed by a Concelebrated Mass at Westminster
Cathedral at 2.30pm. See the notice board for full details.
Lourdes
Buffet Lunch
Thank you to everyone who supported the last Lourdes lunch and to those
who kindly gave donations. A total of £438.00 was raised for the
Lourdes Fund. This weekend our young helpers return from Lourdes where
they have been helping care for the many sick pilgrims. We pray that they
and Mrs. Mary Knight, on her first pilgrimage to Lourdes, return spiritually
uplifted, with the miracle of Lourdes, the Mother of God, the Queen of
Peace, in their hearts.
Tsunami
News
A further £610.00 has been raised for Adopt Sri Lanka, including
£100.00 raised from a recent Parish lunch for Fr. Manuel. Thank
you all for your support. The Orphanage and school are well underway and
I await photographs of our completed projects. Will keep the parish updated
on how the above sum will be used. With grateful thanks, Pauline.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity in giving.
Offertory Collection - £1549.60
Forthcoming
Collections
11th September – Racial Justice
18th September – Evangelisation and Mission
25th September – The Cathedral
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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