Women of Faith Magazine
The publishers of the Universe have produced a new magazine entitled “Women of Faith”, price £3.50. it will contain full colour pictures and biographies of each of the women included from Our Blessed Lady to Mother Teresa and St Catherine of Siena to Dorothy Day. It would prove to be a worthy addition to any Catholic family bookshelf. Denis would like to know if anyone is interested so that he can order the number of copies required. See him at 9.00am Mass or telephone 01329 288638.

Pilgrimages to Fatima
26th – 30th July (five days) £340.00; 26th July – 2nd August (8 days) £385.00; 4th – 8th August (five days) £340.00. For more information, please contact Fr John Doran on 0118 940 6766.

Volunteer Translators Wanted
Sultan Ward in Gosport War Memorial Hospital is mainly a GP led ward with some elderly service needs and provides hospital care for a wide range of patients from the Gosport area. They occasionally have patients whose first language is not English and who would greatly benefit from the help of a translator. If you can speak a foreign language and would like to help, please contact SSN Yong Pease or HCSW Mary Carter-White at Sultan Ward on 023 0252 4611.

Inter Cultural Youth Exchange
European Voluntary Service – 18-25 year olds can volunteer for free! European Voluntary Service runs over 1000 approved projects from sports projects in Germany to archaeology in Italy, from orphanages in Poland to environmental projects in Greece. Projects last between 6 and 12 months. Visit www.icye.co.uk to find out more. Projects taking place outside Europe will require you to raise money for your trip.

Concert by Paprsky – date for your diary
You may recall that this group of some 30 young singers and musicians from the Czech Republic visited our parish last year. This July they are making a welcome return to the UK and will be singing and playing at St Mary’s Church in Portchester Castle on Friday 21st July at 8.00pm. They are mostly Catholics and through their music provide a remarkable witness to their Christian faith. The name ‘Paprsky’ means ‘sunbeam’ and when you hear them you will see what an appropriate name this is: for they bring brightness, light and brilliance to their music. They have an imaginative line-up: the backbone is a rhythm section of keyboard, bass, drums with both rock guitar and acoustic guitar. The band is augmented by a string quartet and woodwind solos. The choir is made up of male and female voices. Come and hear them – there is no admission charge but any donations would be appreciated. So, come along to a wonderful evening of great music.

THE UNION

Thought for the Week

The gospel moves us from speculation about the Trinity as a dogma to be believed to an experience of the Trinity. The dignity of our baptism is that we share in God’s life and mighty deeds. In the readings for this solemnity we find a summary of God’s mighty deeds: creating, speaking to us, calling a nation, giving commandments, leading us by the Spirit, adopting us as “heirs with Christ.” These are the same deeds that form the pattern of our own daily living. By bringing God’s presence to all those we meet, we are recreating, announcing God’s mighty deeds, calling forth goodness from others, giving direction to our lives, leading others to God, and becoming one with others in the family of God’s beloved children.

From Living Liturgy

Open Air Mass
The Parish Open Air Mass this year takes place on Sunday 2nd July at 11.00am at St Jude’s School Playing Field. This will be combined with a Parish Open Day followed by a picnic. We will be providing transportation to make sure that everyone will have the opportunity to attend. However, we do realise that there are commitments that people have which would make this impossible .Because of this there will be a vigil Mass on Saturday 1st July at 6.00pm at Our Lady of Walsingham Church and Mass on Sunday at 6.00pm at Sacred Heart Church.

Calling all the Faithful to Our Lady of Walsingham Church
Come and share an American Lunch at Our Lady of Walsingham Church; be stimulated by our quiz master and enjoy music on Sunday 18th June at 1.00pm. Bring a savoury or sweet dish – cost £2.50 adult. Ring Rebecca to book a place – 023 9238 1802.

Readers at Fareham
Would Fareham Readers please collect the new rotas after Mass this weekend.

GIFT – The Bible Course for 2006
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 14th June at St Jude’s School, Fareham from 7.45 to 9.15pm. Refreshments will be served from 7.30pm. The subject for this evening will be: Who are we in times of change: the Exile. Nicky Stevens and Angela Wills will lead us in study of this interesting topic, which is very appropriate at this time of change in our own diocese. If you need a lift, ring 023 9238 1802.

Portchester Proms
This year’s classical fireworks proms at Portchester Castle takes place on Saturday 8th July at 8.00pm – gates open for picnics from 6.00pm. Don’t miss out on one of the most popular and entertaining events of the summer. Ring 01329 231942 to book or online at www.heritageconcerts.co.uk – the show ends at approximately 10.25pm.

Portchester Arts Festival
Pupils and staff at Portchester Community School in White Hart Lane are staging an Arts Festival in the school grounds. Four nights of concerts will take place in a marquee on the school field from 12th July to 15th July. The school’s famous Sounds of Steel, who have won the Notting Hill Carnival steel band contest, open the festival. Also performing are the Hampshire Youth Jazz Orchestra, Amalthea (Helen Andrews of Our Lady of Walsingham choir and Deborah Peake) and Rob Johnston. There will also be a Concert in the Quad which will feature steel pans, Japanese drumming, Cuban and Indonesian tunes, a swing band, choir and dancing. The event will close with Fareham Philharmonic Choir’s concert. There will be a barbecue and licensed bar. Further information regarding ticket prices and times may be obtained by ringing the school on 023 9236 4399.

Catholic Bible School
The Catholic Bible School Open Day takes place on Saturday 17th June from 2.00 to 4.30pm – lots to do and lots of fun! Please see the notice board for full details.

Bible School Thought for the Week
A simple judge of my character is how I treat people who can do absolutely nothing for me.

St Jude's RC Primary School
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The Most Holy Trinity 10/11th June 2006   The Year of St Mark

Your community needs you!
Local groups will soon be taking their members out an about to enjoy local attractions. Can you help? These trips provide a day out for people who may not otherwise get one, but drivers are desperately needed for the Community Transport minibuses. Previous experience of driving larger vehicles and a MIDAS certificate would be an advantage, but training can be given. If you can help, please phone Jane Allison on 01329 310231.

First Holy Communion
Please pray for the young people from the Parish who are receiving their First Holy Communion this month.

The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
"Our best life, all our spiritual life, is nothing but a succession of Visitations, Visitations from Mary bringing Jesus with her. But nowhere is the similitude so faithful as it is in the Blessed Sacrament. How often when we come near to the tabernacle, a secret fire comes forth and our hearts burn within us without apparent cause. Cares fall off, tears are dried, doubts melt away, temptations are paralyzed, anxieties are allayed, our soul is bathed in quiet sudden jubilee. Joy, exultation, praise, delight, and the sense of forgiveness, the spirit of worship, these are exactly the fruits produced within us, as they were produced in [John] the Baptist’s soul.” (Fr. Faber)

Contacts:
Fareham - Lily Peach on 077 678 98885, Portchester - Veronica Reeves on 023 9237 2864 or Rose Andrews on 023 9238 8494.

Have you ever been to Walsingham?
Here is your opportunity be you male or female to join our UCM for their annual pilgrimage (one of the largest) on 4th July. Leaves Fareham and Portchester 4.00am arrives back before 11.00pm – cost £30.00. Further details and bookings phone 01329 311911.

An Evening with Commodore Paul Docherty – a member of our Parish
Please join us on a journey…….. "from Gibraltar to Georgia – 35 years of Naval service as seen through my telescope”.

Paul’s presentation will describe some experiences of his time in the Royal Navy, including active service in the Falklands War, commanding a Type 42 destroyer and addressing ethical, moral and social dilemmas facing servicemen and women today.

Tuesday 13th June 2006
Sacred Heart Hall – 7.30pm
Cheese and Wine
All proceeds to Adopt Sri Lanka

Tickets £3.50 on sale after the weekend Masses or book your ticket by phone Anna 01329 234436 Pauline 01329 236275

Finance
Offertory Collection - £1604.81

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 fill in the form and return it to Father Joe, or complete the online form

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