New Year Greetings
Father Manuel sends New Year greetings to everyone in the Parish.

Sister Julia
Recently a few parishioners called on Sister Julia at her convent in Kent. They brought her your best wishes and prayers. She is as cheerful and good-humoured as her condition allows: still supports Liverpool and looks forward to a trip to Ireland in summer. Unable to write because of her shaky fingers, she wishes you all a very good New Year and sends her thanks and prayers.

Prayer for the Solent Pastoral Area
On Friday 3rd February, there will be a Reflection on the Vision of Margaret Mary revealing the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We will start at 10.00am with Mass. Father James will be available for Confession and spiritual direction. For further details, ring Rebecca on 023 9238 1802.

Parish Ecology Group
The next Meeting takes place on Friday 27th January at Sacred Heart Hall beginning at 7.30pm. All who would like to come would be most welcome.

Calling all Lay Ministers of Communion and Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament
You may remember that Father Joe promised that there would be a Day of Retreat for all Ministers of Communion and Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament. This has now been arranged and Father John Edwards SJ will be leading a Day of Reflection at Park Place on Saturday 11th March from 10.00am to 4.00pm (Mass will be celebrated at 3.00pm). There will be coffee/tea at 10.00am and a packed lunch at 12.00 noon. We need to know numbers, so would you please complete the tear-off slip below and return it to the Parish Office if you wish to attend. This notice will be in the newsletter for the next four weeks.

Park Place Pastoral Centre
“Looking at our Shadow” led by Jackie Brookfield. This experiential workshop takes place on Saturday 4th February from 10.00am to 4.00pm. It requires no previous knowledge of the work of Carl Jung and is based on a Fairy Tale. Using painting and drama, we shall be introduced to the Jungian concept of the shadow and may begin to know the shadow side of ourselves in relation to the Christian journey. Jackie Brookfield describes herself as a Psychodynamic Counsellor, working with a Jungian orientation! She is a Director of a Counselling Service at All Saints Church, Portsmouth and is an Anglican lay Reader and Spiritual Director in the Diocese of Portsmouth. The cost of the day is £15.00 (tea/coffee provided but please bring a packed lunch.) B&B is available: £26.00. Please contact Park Place on 01329 833043 to book a place.

THE UNION

Thought for the Week
Cardinal is moved by ‘tsunami of love’
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor visited Sri Lanka this Christmas to mark the tsunami anniversary and to view CAFOD’s reconstruction projects. He reflected,

“What will stay with me is the great ‘tide’ of human love that has followed the ‘waves’, dissolving barriers and bringing new opportunities for the future.”

Cardinal Cormac has a great ability to unite and inspire, for as he visited Muslim villages, Hindu settlements and Buddhist communities he was greeted with warmth, respect and affection. He felt that one of the most positive things about the tsunami has been the co-operation between the different religious communities, which assisted each other in practical, human ways.

So it was that Cardinal Cormac showed through example how unity can bring together divided communities which will lead us to a brighter and more harmonious future.

Jean Carter RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mrs Jean Carter who died at Q.A. Hospital on 18th January. Please also remember her family and friends in your prayers.

Howard Brebner
Howard Brebner had a successful operation on his bowel cancer at the beginning of January and is now back at home, recuperating. He has now to have twelve weeks intensive chemo-therapy, to which he is not looking forward with much enthusiasm, as many of us will understand. He is extremely grateful for and appreciative of, the many prayers which we have been offering for him, and asks that we will continue to pray for the successful outcome of his treatment.

Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity
There will be a united Service this Sunday 22nd January at Holy Trinity Church, West Street, Fareham at 6.30pm and at St Mary’s Church, Portchester Castle, also on Sunday 22nd January at 6.30pm. Please come and join in with other Christians from Fareham and Portchester. See the notice board for details.

The Vatican states that this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity emphasises that the promotion of such unity is a means to foster peace in the world. Hence, the phrase of Matthew’s Gospel “Where two or three are gathered in My Name, I am there among them” has been chosen as the theme of the event, to be observed in most of the world from 18th to 25th January. The new Pope has made the promotion of Christian unity a priority of his ministry as Bishop of Rome.

Animated film on Pope John Paul II
A 30 minute animated film on Pope John Paul II is due out in April. “John Paul II: The Friend of All Humanity” is the first international film of its type on the Polish Pontiff. The film will be released worldwide on 2nd April, the first anniversary of John Paul II’s death. It touches on the human side of Karol Wojtyla, from his infancy until he became Pope. The film was made possible thanks to an agreement with the Vatican Television Centre, which offered its documentary resource for its production. The producer said that the film “represents the human charism of John Paul II’s personality,” which attracts the interest “of people of very different creeds.” “It is not we who speak about John Paul II, he said, “We let his deeds, words and thoughts speak about him.”

House Group
Due to sickness the House Group was cancelled on 18th January and will now take place on 25th January at 101 The Avenue, Fareham.

CAFOD Vacancy
CAFOD Manager, Portsmouth – Job Share: £24,523 to £28,233 p.a. pro rate (17.5 hours)
CAFOD Portsmouth provides the Catholic community in the diocese with the motivation, the challenge, the opportunities and the means to respond to the needs of CAFOD’s partners in the Third World. This is done at local level through the deployment of volunteers who promote CAFOD’s fundraising, campaigning and education work through personal visits to parishes and schools. They are now seeking someone to share the role of Manager, jointly leading the team of staff and volunteers. Ideally you will have relevant experience in one of the core tasks of CAFOD (fundraising, education or campaigning), or have transferable skills in marketing, PR, the media or another relevant field of work. Excellent communication skills, a passionate interest in the issues of overseas development and global justice, an active involvement in the Catholic community and experience of recruiting, training, supporting and managing volunteers are essential. The successful candidate will be required to provide a CRB Disclosure. The post is currently based at Wonersh, near Guildford, but is planned to move to an office within Portsmouth Diocese. For an application pack please visit www.cafod.org.uk/jobs, email jobs@cafod.org.uk or phone 020 7326 5601, quoting ref. CDMP. Closing date 26th January 2006.

St Jude's RC Primary School
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3rd Sunday of the Year 21st/22nd January 2006   The Year of St Mark

Free Books
Does anyone know of any organisation home or abroad that would be interested in books, fiction (mainly primary age) and non-fiction (school closing down?) For details ring 023 9237 5553.

Diocesan Year Books
These are now available from the Repository and cost £3.50. The Year Book contains details of Mass times throughout the Diocese, some interesting photos and much more. Get your copy today!

The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Contacts:
Contacts: Fareham - Lily Peach on 077 678 98885, Portchester - Veronica Reeves on 023 9237 2864 or Rose Andrews on 023 9238 8494. Lily will be away from 16th-31st January 2006. During this period Maria Kelly (tel. 01329 511370) will be in charge of Adoration at Fareham. Please refer to the substitute list should you need help with your Holy Hour.

Mass in Malayalam
On Sunday 5th February, Mass will be celebrated in Malayalam at Sacred Heart Church at 4.00pm. This will be followed by refreshments in the hall. All are welcome.

Schola Gregoriana
The Schola Gregoriana is a Male Voice Schola supporting the use of Gregorian Chant – new members always welcome – no previous experience needed – both four and five line music given out. We meet in St John’s Room at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth on most Friday evenings. Contacts: Neville McNally 023 9286 2384 or Christopher Savage 01789 344541.

Franciscan Group
Would you like to learn more about the Franciscan family? On Saturday 11th February, the Franciscan Group will be meeting in Sacred Heart Hall following the 10.30am Mass. Why not come along to pray, talk and find out about Franciscans.

Chinese New Year
You are invited to a special Mass at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year on Sunday 29th January at 12.00 noon. Red is the Chinese symbolic, auspicious colour so in solidarity with our Chinese sisters and brothers, you are invited to wear something red. There will be light refreshments in the hall after Mass.

Calling all Teenagers – Date for your Diary
Are you being Confirmed this year? Are you interested in meeting other young Christians? Are you interested in sharing your Faith? Come to a Day for Youth on 17th June at St Anthony’s School, Primate Road, Titchfield Common. Contact Rebecca on 023 9238 1802 for further information.

St Edmund’s Catholic School, Portsmouth
The Governors of St Edmund’s School are looking for a temporary ICT Technician to cover paternity leave for approximately four weeks with immediate effect. Details from 023 9282 3766. Applicants will need a CRB check

Confirmation 2006
Session Two of the Confirmation Programme takes place on Saturday 28th January from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at St Philip Howard Hall. The Enrolment Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 29th January at 11.00am at St Philip Howard Church.

Accommodation/job required
A Spanish woman aged 29 years and currently living in Park Gate Parish is seeking work as an au pair to children aged 2 years and above. If this is not possible, she would very much like to rent a room in Fareham. She attends St Margaret Mary Church and can supply references. She may be contacted by e-mail on inmaculadavicent@hotmail.com or by telephone 07792683564.

A Day with Mary Pilgrimages 2006
Details of pilgrimages to Fatima and Rome together with booking details are on the notice board.

Finance
Offertory Collection - £1610.50
Total Advent Appeal - £4145.66

Forthcoming Collection –
12th February – Catholic Education Service

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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