GIFT
Notice for all who have planned to attend the Course for 2006-7. This has been postponed for a year to 2007-8. This is partly for the formation of the new Pastoral Area and due to lack of manpower on the committee.

Thanks
“Our thanks to everyone for your prayers, cards and good wishes on our Golden Wedding Anniversary. It is a wonderful blessing to live in such a loving and caring community. Joy and Ossie Ellis”

Shoebox Appeal
“Hello Everyone!
Now that the children are about to go back to school, it is also time for me to remind you all about the shoeboxes for Romania appeal. We will need small gifts, pens and pencils for the schoolchildren, toiletries and socks, scarves, razors, toys, toothbrushes, etc. Please start collecting them NOW so that we will all be prepared by October, when we will begin to bring them in to church. I know I can rely on you all as usual.
Many thanks, Marian”

APF
Promoters will be coming to empty APF boxes over the next few weeks. (It would be a help, in some cases, if the Fareham Promoters can take the box and bring it back at a later date. This does not apply to Portchester APF. ) Thank you for your co-operation.

Douai Abbey Programme
Friday 15th September 7.45pm – Grief and Spirituality
Saturday 16th September 10.00am – Spiritual Discernment
Sunday 17th September 3.00 – 4.30pm – Adventures of the God Detectives
Friday 6th October 6.00pm – Friday 13th October 10.00am – Touching God with my Fingertips Retreat
Friday 13th October – Sunday 15th October – To God Through Music
Saturday 14th October 10.00am to 5.00pm – Healing Families.
Details of the above are on the notice board.

Accommodation required
Two qualified teachers in Conductive Education who will be working at the Rainbow Centre in Fareham are looking for accommodation in Fareham or Portchester. If you are able to help, please contact Magdi Kovacs on 01329 221762.

Also, a lady aged 20 years, who is trying to improve her English would like accommodation in exchange for helping in the family. Once again, if you can help, please ring Magdi on the above number.

Some Forthcoming events at Park Place
17th September 10.00am – 4.00pm – Dance for Joy led by Joan Smith (Come and discover the joy of circle dancing) – cost £15.00 tea and coffee provided but please bring food to share. 5th – 8th October – Calligraphy and Prayer led by Sue Drew – cost £150.00 en suite residential full board; non-resident £87.00 with meals. 6th – 8th October – Sadhana Retreat led by Sister Frances fsma based on the D’mello spirituality of awareness prayer – cost £100.00 residential full board; non-resident £26.00 (tea and coffee provided by please bring a packed lunch on the Saturday. Please ring Park Place Pastoral Centre for further details and to book your place.

THE UNION

Thought for the Week

It is interesting to note in the gospels how often the sick are brought by others to Jesus for healing. This is an embodiment of God’s saving power. When we reach out to others to help them in any way we ourselves are acting like Jesus to heal and save. In living the gospel, then, rather than simply bringing others to Jesus we ourselves are the presence of the risen Christ who bring healing and salvation.

If we ourselves, then, are to be the embodiment of God’s saving power then we must open our ears to hear and recognise all the everyday opportunities for making God’s presence and reign known. This might be something so simple as turning off the TV and spending some time in the family listening to each other. Or it might be something so demanding as choosing to work fewer hours and have less money available in order to be more present to others. However we respond to others’ needs, it is helpful to remember that we do embody God’s offer of salvation through the good we do.
From Living Liturgy

Latin Mass
On Sunday 1st October at 3.30pm at St John’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth there will be Solemn High Mass using classical, centuries old “Tridentine” Liturgy with Mozart’s Coronation Mass, to mark the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth. All are welcome.

Mass for the Sick
The next Mass for the sick will be on 30th September 2006 at 3.00pm at St Philip Howard Church. Will Lay Ministers of Communion make arrangements for transport of sick and elderly parishioners whom they visit, if appropriate. Tea will be provided after the service. Should anyone wish transport to the Service, please make contact with Mary Cadogan on 01329 235987 or Anne Lamb on 01329 289721.

UCM
Meetings start again on 11th September. New members are welcome – 7.30pm – 9.00pm in the Sacred Heart Hall.

Trustees of Fareham Community Action
Fareham Community Action are seeking a number of trustees and would like to discuss the role especially with those under-represented on the board currently. This includes women, people with learning or finance skills, people with connections to Faith or ethnic minority groups and people from business and the Royal Navy. The key attribute they seek in a trustee is enthusiasm to help “Grow Community Spirit”. You are invited to contact Fareham Community Action to find out more – an information pack is ready. Email the Chief Executiveor phone 01329 231899.

NEWS FROM PEG
Save God’s Beautiful World with Mary Grey from Wells for India on Saturday 7th October at St Jude’s School from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Admission is free but by ticket obtainable via John Vivian on 023 9242 2129.

First Holy Communion Programme
Parents of those children of First Holy Communion Age (born before 31st August 1999) who wish for their children to prepare for this Sacrament next year are invited to a meeting on Thursday 21st September at 7.30pm in St Jude’s School. This will be an information meeting for parents where the programme will be discussed.

Everybody’s Welcome Conference – 7th October at St Peter’s School, Winchester
This day is open to all, including clergy, catechists and those involved in ministry groups. The aim of the day is to explore ways in which our worshipping communities can be open and welcoming to everyone. It will include a variety of workshops which will explore different aspects of welcome within the life of a worshipping community. Bishop Crispian will be present together with Elizabeth Davies the Bishops’ Conference Co-ordinator for the Listening 2004 project. Mass will be celebrated in the afternoon. Contact the Department for Pastoral Formation for a booking form 01329 835583.

Office equipment available for a donation
Phillips Primo Magic3, two years old – ink film fax, telephone and copier. (Present ones retail for approximately £59.00). Three Dell ink cartridges Black P/N TO 529 and Colour TO530 (about £50.00 worth) suitable for a Dell all-in-one A920 printer. Both are available at no charge, but a donation to Adopt Sri Lanka or The Rainbow Centre would be appreciated. Please contact the Parish Office if you are interested.

Niall Tuttiett
Niall, one of our parishioners, is planning to visit Kenya next year to teach English, Maths and coach sport for four months and needs to raise between £4,000 and £5,000. Visit his website www.tuttiett.uwclub.net to find out more.

St Jude's RC Primary School
Current newsletter here

23rd Sunday of the Year 9/10 September 2006 The Year of St Mark

Missionary Society of St Columban
“On behalf of our Society I am writing to thank you most sincerely for the assistance given to Fr Tom Ryan during his recent visit to your parish to make our Mission Appeal, and also for giving us the opportunity to promote our ‘Far East’ Magazine. He has told me of the great welcome and hospitality given to him and of the co-operation he received in conducting his appeal, which was very much appreciated. Perhaps some time you would say a word of thanks on our behalf to your parishioners for their wonderful support of our missionary efforts. Please be assured that you are all remembered in our Masses and community prayers…….Fr Denis Carter”

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.

More adorers are needed for adoration at Our Lady of Walsingham. If you can spare one hour between 1.00pm and 4.00pm please let Rose Andrews or Veronica Reeves know.

Vacancies……
at St George Catholic School, Southampton
St George Catholic School for Boys require a part-time teacher of Religious Education as soon as possible. For further information, please contact the Headteacher on 023 8032 2603 or by email

at The Well
Part-time Assistant Manager – This part-time post is a paid position, working 15 hours per week, with a salary of £80.00 per week. Hours to be negotiated, but will involve 2 days per week, which will include working one Saturday in three. Relief Food and Beverage Manager – This too is a paid position requiring approximately 6 hours per week to be worked each Friday plus 1 Saturday (full day) per month. The salary for this post is £5.35 per hour. If you are interested in either of these opportunities to serve God and the local community, please write with a full CV by Friday 22nd September 2006 to: June Haye, General Manager, The Well, 116-118 West Street, Fareham, Hants. PO16 0EP.

Royal Marines School of Music Winter Concerts
Enjoy some of the world’s most wonderful and inspirational music, set in the splendour of St Mary’s Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, featuring the Royal Marines Big Band, Orchestra, Wind Band and Corps of Drums. Concerts take place on Thursday 14 September, 12 October, 16 November and 14 December and tickets cost £6.00 (£5.00 concessions, £3.00 children) – Season Tickets £18.00 (£15.00 concessions, £9.00 children). For tickets call 023 9272 6182.

Finance
Thank you for the Offertory Collection - £4286.02

Forthcoming Collections
17th September – Catholic Agency for Support of Evangelisation
24th September - 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 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