Readers’ Meeting
All Readers are asked to come to a meeting at Sacred Heart Hall on Thursday 12th October at 7.30pm.

Family Fast Day
Envelopes will be collected after Mass today.

Missionaries of Charity (Mother Teresa)
The Missionaries of Charity send their grateful thanks for the donation of £84.00, via covenant and black box in the porch, from the Parish. They will keep you in their prayers. The Community consists of seven sisters working for the poor in London.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The Families of Nazareth Movement are making a pilgrimage to Lourdes from 20th to 23rd October – cost approximately £235.00. If you would like to join them, please ring 01329 510524.

MacMillan Biggest Coffee Morning
“Diolch yn fawr – thank you very much – merci – muchas gracias…
to everyone who supported the event a total of £197.00 was raised for a very worthwhile cause! (£55.00 being donated by attendees for coffee after Sacred Heart, Tuesday morning Mass). Two unclaimed raffle prizes: ticket numbers 509 and 513. See you next year – Friday 28th September 2007 – a diary date!! Elizabeth Evans.”

A Day with Words
This day Retreat by novelist Julia Bryant takes place at Park Place Pastoral Centre, Wickham from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday 15th October. Bring a pen and paper and plenty of enthusiasm and a packed lunch. The cost is £10.00 and to book please contact the Secretary on 01329 833043.

Snowdon Challenge
“Just a short note to say thank you for the support Franki and I got from you all for the Snowdon Challenge. I have been able to write a cheque to the Centre for a whopping £1198.55 which will help tremendously in continuing to support the people with MS in the Solent area. I know Peter Horne, the Manager of the Centre, would like to send his appreciation to you all too. There are a few people I missed collecting money from, so if they feel they still would like to, they could contact me on 01329 318451, catch me at Mass or leave it at the Parish Office.

On another note, the milk bottle top collection that has been organised by the Parish Ecology Group is now raising money for the Solent Therapy Centre and Esme has asked me to mention that it is only plastic milk bottle tops that can be taken, ones with a number 2 or 4 on them and clean, of course. Many thanks again, Ruth and Franki.”

From the Department for Pastoral Formation
The Gospel of Luke – Friday 10th November at the Cathedral Discovery Centre, Portsmouth 10.30am to 3.30pm (coffee available from 10.00am). A study day led by Fr Jeremy Corley, a Priest of our Diocese, a leading scripture scholar and currently teaching at Ushaw College, Durham. Cost £12.50 per person, bring a packed lunch and your Bible.

Day for Ministry Co-ordinators – Saturday 18th November at Bishop Challoner School, Basingstoke 10.00am coffee, tea 4.00pm, please bring a packed lunch. (Bishop Crispian will be present) To book for either of the above days, contact the Secretary, Department for Pastoral Formation, Park Place, Winchester Road, Wickham, Hants. PO17 5HA before 3rd November 2006.

Shoeboxes
Now is the time to start putting together your shoeboxes for Romania. The last day for bringing them to church will be Sunday 29th October. We will collect boxes at Sacred Heart porch, St Philip Howard porch and the Richeldis Room at Our Lady of Walsingham.

Because of difficulties with Romanian customs, it is essential that you read and follow the instructions on the leaflet, and especially the Gift Aid section if you pay income tax. Also read the list of forbidden items. Customs open boxes at random, and condemn a whole consignment if they find forbidden items. Thank you in advance for your generosity and kindness to others so much less fortunate than ourselves. God bless. Marian.

THE UNION

Thought for the Week
The paschal mystery tension of dying and rising is played out many ways. This Sunday’s gospel suggests a number of them: God’s ways versus human ways; peace versus testing etc. Which do we choose? Our choices depend upon the quality of our relationships with God and others…..In a society where most of us are too busy and too tired, it is difficult to keep things in perspective. We tend to be short with each other and the children. Perhaps we need to follow Jesus’ example and take time to embrace and bless each other. We often think of blessing in terms of the formal blessing the priest gives us at the end of Mass… However, there is a long tradition of people blessing each other, especially parents blessing children. One way to live the dying and rising mystery of Christ is to take the time to bless those we love.
From Living Liturgy

Richard Ashton RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Richard Ashton, who died recently. Please also remember Barbara and all Richard’s family and friends in your prayers. Richard’s funeral takes place on Friday 13th October at 2.30pm in Sacred Heart Church.

Bob Evans RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bob Evans, who died recently. Please also pray for Bob’s family and friends.

Catholic Faith Exploration (CaFE)
A series of seven talks designed to help Catholics discover how Scripture, Tradition and the Teaching of the Church, can lead to a deeper understanding not only of our personal faith but also of our role in the Church. Details of the themes of the Sessions and venues, times and dates are on the poster in the porch.

Mediamarch 9
Saturday 14th October 2006 in London – “We want a safer media for our children and our society.” Meet at 1.30pm for a 2.00pm start – Tothill Street, London SW1 – route Parliament Square, Whitehall and so on. If you are unable to join this march then see the leaflet in the church porch for more information.

Training in Spiritual Direction
Do others speak to you about their faith journey? Have you ever thought about accompanying others in prayer? Would you like to consider training for this ministry? If the answer is “yes”, then you are invited to a “taster” day at St Francis de Sales Church, Warren Road, Wash Common, Newbury, Berkshire on Saturday 14th October from 10.30am to 4.00pm. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mrs Gill Hughes on 01635 35979.

Altar Servers’ Meeting – Saturday 14th October 11.30am to 12.30pm in Sacred Heart Church
This is a chance for all existing Altar Servers to meet each other from all the Masses celebrated in the parish and to start a training programme to introduce new ways to celebrate our service at Mass. An invitation is also extended to all boys and girls who have received their First Holy Communion, who wish to become an Altar Server to join us in the Guild of St Stephen. Contact Paul Lewis on 01329 282831.

Parish Bazaar
The Bazaar this year will be on the 18th November – goods for sale can be brought to all three churches from 21st/22nd October.

St John’s College Politics Society
Come along to hear speakers from the world of politics at St John’s College in Grove Road South, Southsea:-

Tuesday 10th October – Baroness Jay – daughter of the late Lord Callaghan and former Leader of the Lords in the Blair Government

Friday 10th November – ‘Any Questions’ – an evening with a cross-party panel comprising three MPs who represent seats on the south coast, Desmond Swayne (Conservative), Alan Whitehead (Labour) and Annette Brooke (Lib Dem), together with Stephen Harris, South East Regional Organiser for UKIP.

Thursday 16th November – Nick Clegg MP – Lib Dem Shadow Home Secretary, tipped by many as a future leader of the party.

No charge is made for admission to any of these meetings which all start at 7.30pm with the exception of the Baroness Jay meeting which starts at 7.00pm Refreshments are available during the half hour prior to the start of each meeting. For further details contact Dr Graham Goodlad on 023 9281 5118 or email

St Jude's RC Primary School
Newsletter here

27th Sunday of the Year 07/08 October 2006 The Year of St Mark

Thanks .....
From Kathy Gale:
“Thanks a million to Fr Joe, Fr Charlie, Deacon Langford and parishioners from Sacred Heart and St Philip Howard Church for all their prayers and cards. Mass will be offered on Sunday 10th December at 11.00am at St Philip Howard Church for all these wonderful friends."

From Joan Smith:
“I would like to thank everyone who offered their Masses, prayers and sent get well cards during my daughter, Patricia’s recent operations. She has made a good recovery.”

From Denis Hodgetts:
“I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart, everybody who has been offering prayers, rosaries, Masses and Communions for my safe recovery. I have a souvenir mug from my son’s Canadian Parish which says: ‘There are no strangers here, only friends we have not yet met.’ Thank you very much once again, my friends.”

From John and Joan Hamilton:
“We would like to thank Fr Joe, Fr Charlie, Fr Richard, Fr John and everyone for their kind wishes, flowers, cards and presents given to us for our 40th wedding anniversary and especially all those who organised the surprise party. We had a wonderful time and really appreciate all the kindness shown. John would also like to thank all our friends who have been praying for us both since his illness was diagnosed. Thank you all so much.”

The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
“In the course of the day, when you can do nothing else, call Jesus, evening the middle of your tasks…Fly with your spirit to the tabernacle, when you cannot do so with your body, and pour out your ardent yearnings, speak and pray and embrace the Delight of souls, and even better if you can receive it sacramentally.” (St. Padre Pio)

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.

Father Peters
The UCM have invited Fr Peters to show his slides, mainly of the 1980’s. Were you involved in parish activities at that time? If so, please join us on Tuesday 10th October, 7.00pm at St Jude’s School. £1.00 donation toward UCM 2006 deaf and blind children charities.

Equipment for Hire from Fareham Community Action
For a small hire fee, the following are available to voluntary groups: Digital camera, laptop, digital projector and screen, over head projector, loop system, public address system, portable appliance tester and display boards. Simply call Fareham Community Action on 01329 231899.

Finance
Offertory Collection - £1694.47
Sri Lanka - £2604.00

Forthcoming Collections
8th October – Family Fast Day

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