From The Vatican
In the synod on the Eucharist, many bishops have dedicated their comments
to underlining the importance of adoration of the Body of Christ. According
to Bishop Jacques Perrier of Tarbes and Lourdes, Eucharistic adoration
has been a genuine “discovery,” as opposed to a rediscovery,
for many young French Catholics who participated in Cologne’s World
Youth Day in August. The prelate said that faith without understanding
the importance of Eucharistic adoration risks having a faith that is “individualistic
and not very ecclesial”, that is unable to adequately express itself;
and that “neglects other ways of the presence, real though different,
of the risen Christ,” as in the poor. He pointed out that young
people “cannot live without images,” and said that adoration
has “the immense advantage of being lived as a face to face.”
Cardinal Tauran reminded the synod’s participants that it is “before
the Eucharist that man recognises that he has need of the Other to give
him new energies for life’s combats.” “A world without
adoration,” he said, “would be no more than the world of production,
which would soon become unbreathable. A world without adoration is not
only irreligious – it is inhuman!”
Lourdes Cake Stall and ‘Mini’ Sale
The next Cake Stall will take place on Saturday 29th October and Sunday
30th October following the three Parish weekend Masses. Donations of cakes
would be very much appreciated and can be left in the Sacred Heart Hall
on Friday morning of the 28th or Saturday 29th from 3.00pm. All proceeds
raised go to the Lourdes Fund.
There will be a selection of items for sale that have recently been donated by parishioners wishing the proceeds to go to ‘Adopt Sri Lanka’. The sale will open for business following the Saturday 10.30am Mass on 29th October in the Sacred Heart Hall and after the three Sunday Masses. Thank you for your continuing support to ‘Adopt Sri Lanka’. A summary of work achieved since 26th December 2004 by the above mentioned charity can be found on the three Parish Notice Boards.
St John’s College Politics Society
An invitation to attend meetings arranged for the Autumn Term at St John’s
College in Grove Road, Southsea:
Tuesday 18th October – Lord Tebbit, formerly Norman Tebbit, Cabinet Minister and Conservative Chairman under Margaret Thatcher, who will be speaking on Europe.
Friday 4th November – ‘Any Questions’: an event which takes the format of the Radio 4 programme. Panellists so far confirmed are: Andrew Tyrie, Conservative MP for Chichester; Dr Evan Harris, Lib Dem MP for Oxford West and Abingdon; Martin Foley, Chief Executive of LIFE.
Friday 25th November – David Willetts, Conservative MP for Havant and Shadow Trade and Industry Secretary.
All events begin at 7.30pm with the exception of the David Willetts meeting, which begins at 7.00pm Refreshments are served during the half hour before the start of the meeting. No charge is made for admission. Contact Dr Graham Goodlad on 023 9281 5118 or email grahg@stjohnscollege.co.uk for details.
Pilgrimage
to Medjugorje
Jamie Carroll, a parishioner of St Joseph’s in Basingstoke, is organising
a pilgrimage for young adults (aged 18-35) to Medjugorje in August 2006.
There will be an information evening at St Joseph’s on 27th October
at 7.30pm. Contact Jamie on 01256 772990 for further details.
The next meeting of the House Group will be on Wednesday 19th October (7.45pm for 8.00pm) at 101 The Avenue, Fareham. All are welcome. For more information please ring 01329 847533
THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
“Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs
to God.” This is an all-time solution both religious and secular,
for world peace. It has to be understood as a whole if all kinds of abuses
are to be avoided: abuses as in the time of Constantine, when the Church
respected the government in office because it was to her advantage, as
well as the abuses of modern ideologies which either have no place for
God or use Him to establish their own hold over society.
The Second Reading has two calls on our special attention and cherishing. This letter sent by Paul to his converts in Thessalonika is the earliest writing in the whole of the New Testament. Moreover, it has lasting significance for us because it portrays the Christian life under the sign of the Blessed Trinity: to stand firm in hope thanks to Christ, in the presence of God the Father, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
As for the Gospel it can be neatly present to us in the words and sentiments of an English Martyr and good lawyer, Thomas More: “I am the King’s good servant, but God’s first.”
Father Charlie
Regional
and International Food Celebration
A celebration of the cultural diversity of our Parish is to take place
at Our Lady of Walsingham Church on Saturday 22nd October, following 6.00pm
Mass. You are invited to come and celebrate the cultural diversity in
our Parish by bringing some food or drink that originates from your place
of origin for a shared supper. Please label your dish or drink with its
name and origin. We hope also to hold a quiz, so please bring a question
(and answer) from the area you are celebrating.
Anyone with musical talents, please come prepared to do your party piece so that we can round off the evening with a short concert. Regional costume is optional!!!
Any queries, please contact Annette Woolley – 01329 310091.
Shoeboxes
“The
very last day for leaving your shoeboxes at Sacred Heart Church is 10th
November this year. This is earlier than usual, so please remember when
you are shopping, and pop in an item or two for your box. You always do
well for less fortunate families and I am relying on your help again.
Many thanks, Marian. p.s. Please remember the £2.00 for costs, and
fill in the gift-aid part of the form.”
Great
South Run
Congratulations
to Dave Ryan who successfully completed the run and would now like to
collect his sponsorship money from those who pledged to support the LIFE
Infertility Programme. He will be collecting the money after all Masses
next weekend.
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Parish
Bazaar – 19th November 2005 Raffle tickets are available after all Masses as from today. Gifts for the Bazaar such as Bottles – tins – toiletries – fancy goods – cakes – toys – books and jewellery and empty jewellery boxes can be brought to all three churches as from next weekend. |
Jesus,
Light of the World
This is a Borough-wide celebration at Hallowe’en and takes place
at Ferneham Hall, Fareham on Monday 31st October at 7.30pm. This is for
all Christians, especially children, especially this night. No charge,
no tickets – just come.
Volunteers
needed!!
The Parish Youth Club urgently needs more adult helpers…the commitment
need not be great - just two hours on a Sunday evening about once a month.
The children of today are the Church of tomorrow so helping them keep
contact with the Church is worthwhile. It can also be fun. The Club is
run on an easy going, casual basis……Volunteers of any age
are welcome but it would be particularly helpful if we could have some
younger adults, aged 18+. If you can help contact John Monfort on 01489
583629 or Dan Russell on 01329 236779.
St Jude's
RC Primary School
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Diocesan Pastoral Plan
The launch of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan – Go out and Bear Fruit
– takes place on Tuesday of this week, 18th October, at the Cathedral
Discovery Centre, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, beginning at 7.00pm. Please
give this initiative your support.
Benediction
of the Blessed Sacrament
On Sunday 30th October at Sacred Heart Church at 5.00pm, there will be
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament to mark the end of the Year of the
Eucharist and the month of the Rosary.
The Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament
“Devotion
to the Blessed Sacrament and devotion to the Holy Rosary…..[are]
the unparalleled solution to ‘fight’ Satan, renew our faith,
convert sinners, save souls, and bring peace into our lives and into the
world” (The Eucharist and The Rosary: The Power to Change the World.)
Contacts:
Fareham - Lily Peach on 077 678 98885, Portchester - Veronica
Reeves on 023 9237 2864 or Rose Andrews on 023 9238 8494.
A
Day with Mary
St Peter’s Church, Jewry Street, Winchester – Saturday 29th
October 2005 – a day of instruction, devotion and intercession,
based on the message given at Fatima in 1917. The programme begins at
10.15am; Mass will be celebrated at 11.15am and the day concludes at 5.15pm.
During the afternoon there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
and the opportunity for Confession. Full details are on the notice board.
Admissions
Secretary for Oaklands School
Required as soon as possible a CLERICAL ASSISTANT to act as Admissions
Secretary (part time), term time only, Monday to Friday (20 hours) 9.00am
to 1.00pm. You will be expected to possess good interpersonal skills,
together with a high level of keyboard skills and enjoy working with members
of the public. A5 stamped addressed envelope for further details and application
form by writing to: Mr. C. Whitfield, Headteacher, Oaklands Catholic School,
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hants. PO7 7BW
A
letter from Clarence House has been sent to us via Adopt Sri Lanka
“When I visited Sri Lanka earlier this year, I was fascinated to
learn at first hand about the work of “Adopt Sri Lanka” and
the ways in which it is contributing to the enormous task of rebuilding
communities which have been devastated by the tsunami. “Adopt Sri
Lanka’s” work is immensely valuable and so very important
to all those whose lives have been shattered by this tragic event. I was
particularly struck by the sensitive and practical ways in which “Adopt
Sri Lanka” is working with local communities to put them back on
their feet and to give them back their livelihoods. Above all, I was especially
impressed by “Adopt Sri Lanka’s” inclusive approach
and its determination to ensure that individuals receive assistance which
is appropriate to their circumstances and which respects their wishes
and traditions.
Over and above everything you have done, and the inspiration you have given others, I very much hope that new partnerships with organisations, such as my International Business Leaders’ Forum’s International Tourism Partnership, will foster wider support for these vital recovery projects and provide the assistance Sri Lanka and its people so desperately need.
May I wish all of you at “Adopt Sri Lanka” every possible success with your continuing efforts – efforts that have filled me with the warmest possible admiration for the enormous difference you are making to give new hope and purpose to so many people. Charles”
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1841.31
CAFOD Family Fast Day - £864.99
Forthcoming
Collections
Mission Sunday – 23rd October
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 Joe 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 Joe, or complete the online
form