First Holy Communion
Volunteers are being sought to assist with the First Holy Communion programme. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to help. We meet on the first Saturday of every month between 10.00am and 11.30am. If you feel able to help, please contact Jackie Ralphson on 01329 830168.
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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.
Confirmation Bishop Crispian will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation in our parish on Friday 18th May 2007 at 7.00pm in St Philip Howard Church. Preparations for this Sacrament will begin with an introductory meeting for parents on Wednesday 3rd December 2006 at 7.30pm in St Philip Howard Church. If you wish to prepare for this Sacrament, please fill in the form below and bring with you on 3rd December. Candidates must be at least in their third year of secondary education (Year 9). Other young people – or not so young – who, for one reason or another, might have ‘missed out’ are also invited to consider preparing for this important Sacrament. Confirmation 2007
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Jam Jars Wanted!!
The Sisters at Park Place have asked for small or medium jam jars. If you can help, please contact Park Place on the number shown on the first page of this newsletter.
THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
In this gospel account the dying and rising of the paschal mystery might be captured in terms of enter and inherit, give up and receive a hundredfold, seek and be given. These tensions remind us that salvation is a gift of God and our own doing of good works. “Eternal life” appears at the beginning of the gospel in the man’s question and at the end of the gospel in Jesus’ promise of hundredfold reward for his disciples. In between the two comes the renunciation of anything that keeps us from surrendering to God’s action to bring about the kingdom.
Sometimes the dispossession we need to consider most seriously has nothing to do with material possessions. At times we need to dispossess ourselves of our opinions in order to listen carefully to what another is saying. Perhaps we need to dispossess ourselves of prejudice or gossip or rigidness or arrogance or…..And so, again, the question, what are we clinging to?
From Living Liturgy
Fr Wilfred Baldwin RIP
Bishop Crispian will be celebrating a Memorial Mass for Fr Wilfred Baldwin at 7.00pm in St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth on Thursday 23rd November.
Students for the Priesthood
We have been asked to pray for the following, who are studying for the priesthood for our Diocese:
Rev P. J. Smith, Deacon in final year at Allen Hall and on placement in St James and St William of York, Reading:
John Paul Lyttle, pre-diaconal year, at St Mary’s College, Oscott:
James McAuley, fourth year, Venerable English College, Rome:
Phillip Harris, fourth year, Venerable English College, Rome:
Paul Leonard, fourth year at St Mary’s College, Oscott and on placement, Autumn Term 2006 at City Centre, Southampton:
John Chandler, second year, St John’s Seminary, Wonersh:
Steve Roach, second year, St John’s Seminary, Wonersh:
Ian Cornford, first year, St John’s Seminary, Wonersh:
Benjamin Theobald, first year, Venerable English College, Rome:
If you feel you would like to know more about priestly vocation in Portsmouth Diocese please speak to Fr Joe.
Catholic Bible School Nutbourne, near Chichester Healing Service in Nutbourne Chapel – Wednesday 15th November at 7.45pm. If you are lonely or worried, having relationship problems, depressed or just thankful, the Catholic Bible School sponsors an SOS prayer line from 7.30pm to midnight every night – tel. 01243 377331. In continual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, co-workers pray with a telephone beside them. Bible School Thought for the Week |
Sri Lanka
Thank you very much to everyone who generously donated so many crayons, pencils, paints and such a variety of sweets. We are overwhelmed by your support and good will, your kindness will be truly appreciated. Departure for Sri Lanka draws near – please keep us in your prayers. Thank you.
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.
St Jude's
RC Primary School
Newsletter here
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28th Sunday of the Year 14/15 October 2006 The Year of St Mark |
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Parish Mission
There will be a Parish Mission given by Fr John Edwards SJ (from Farm Street) lasting from 18th November to 26th November 2006. Fr John is an excellent speaker and many have heard him speak at our Masses during a weekend some time ago.
House Group
The next meeting of the House Group will be on Wednesday 18th October at 101 The Avenue, Fareham – 7.45pm for 8.00pm. All are welcome. The Bible topic will be the last chapter of St John. For more information, ring 01329 847533.
The Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament
“The rosary is a contemplative and christocentric prayer…..I would like to invite you, dear brothers and sisters, to pray the rosary as a family during this month, and in communities and parishes, for the intentions of the Pope, for the mission of the Church and for peace in the world.”
(Pope Benedict XVI, Angelus, 1st October 2006)
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.
APF
31st October is the closing date for the parish APF account. Please could all Promoters have their boxes emptied and money handed in by 28/29 October.
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Refugee Forum
Portchester Group of Amnesty International is holding a Refugee Forum at Portchester Parish Hall in Castle Street from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Tuesday 24th October. Speakers include Mike Brown from Refugee Action; Tom Davies from Amnesty International UK and Michael Woolley from Haslar Visitors’ Group. One or more refugees will be participating in the discussion. It is hoped that the evening will be informative and supportive rather than contentious.
Multi-Charity Christmas Card Shop
Charity Christmas Cards are on sale from Tourist information Centre, Westbury Manor, West Street Fareham until 21st December – Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm; Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm. All charities receive at least 81p in every £1.00 from their card sales, out of which they have to pay for the production and distribution of their cards and any applicable VAT.
Mental Health Advocacy Service
The Mental Health Advocacy Service is to re-open shortly. It offers confidential, independent and free support and information to people with Mental Health difficulties. If you need help and support in sorting out a problem ring 01329 827189 or email to arrange an appointment.
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1809.65
Family Fast - £542.68
Forthcoming Collections
22nd October – Mission Sunday
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
