Thank You
The ‘Table Top’ Sale held last weekend raised £441.00 for the Parish Lenten Appeal, supporting the Rainbow Centre in Sri Lanka. Thank you very much to everyone who contributed and supported the event.
Coffee at St Philip Howard Church
There will be no coffee served at St Philip Howard Church on Easter Sunday.
Lent & Holy Week 2007 Lenten Breakfast - Each Thursday during Lent breakfast will be served in the Sacred Heart Hall following the 7.00am Mass. Everyone most welcome to enjoy a hearty breakfast and good company. All proceeds to the Parish Lenten Appeal. Penitential Services Tuesday 27 March – St Margaret Mary, Park Gate, 7.30pm Wednesday 28 March – St John’s, Lee-on-the-Solent 2.00pm Thursday 29th March – St Philip Howard, Fareham, 7.30pm Saturday 31st March – Immaculate Conception, Stubbington (for families), 11.00am. Stations of the Cross Palm Sunday Chrism Mass Triduum 6th April Good Friday 7th April Holy Saturday 8th April Easter Sunday |
Park Place Pastoral Centre
Walking with Jesus – A Lenten Retreat
30th-31st March from Friday 4.30pm to Saturday 4.00pm – cost £55.00 residential full board.
Let’s Make a Story – a day workshop with Julia Bryant
1st April from 10.15am to 4.00pm (Mass at 9.00am) – bring a pen, paper and enthusiasm – cost £15.00 – tea/coffee provided but please bring a packed lunch.
Contact Park Place on 01329 833043 to book a place or for further information.
THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
The centre of this gospel is not the woman or her sin of adultery, but a personal encounter with Jesus. Encountering Jesus always exposes the truth – both the woman and the crowd learn the truth about their own sins. They and we are not that different; we are all sinners who need to encounter Jesus, ask the truth about ourselves, and receive Jesus’ mercy.
From Living Liturgy
Spanish Speaker Required
“I am a final year student studying for a Spanish degree. I would like to practise conversation skills with a Spanish speaker while at home for the month of April. Please call Clare on 07835 014369.”
The Slave Trade Act
25th March 2007 marks 200 years to the day that a Parliamentary Bill was passed to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire. The Slave Trade Act of 1807 made it illegal for British ships to be involved in the trade. However, contemporary slavery still exists and bonded labour is its most common form. Please pray for justice and equality so that the poor may have freedom.
Easter Chocolate, Tombola & Cake Stall
Saturday 31st March at Our Lady of Walsingham Church following the 6.00pm Mass; Sunday 1st April Sacred Heart Hall following the 9.00am Mass and St Philip Howard Hall following the 11.00am Mass. WANTED – chocolates and cakes – donations very much appreciated and can be left in the Parish Office or Sacred Heart Hall. All proceeds to the Lenten Appeal.
Mobility Scooter
Do you have your own scooter? Shopmobility invites you to their roadshow to become a SUPA (scooter user, proficient and aware) driver. The first roadshow will be held on Thursday 12th April from 10.00am to 3.00pm at The Podium in Fareham Town Centre. This event will provide you with full instruction on the safe use of a mobility scooter and a sticker to show off. As well as good tuition there will be many other goodies to be had. Free entry into a raffle to win a new scooter, Free equipment check, Free fun driving course and lots more! To book a place, ring 01329 282929 or email.
Selling of Mobility Goods Survey
Hampshire Trading Standards are concerned about heavyweight tactics used to sell mobility goods and are to undertake a survey. If you would like to take part, survey forms are available from Shopmobility, Multi-story car park, Osborn Road, Fareham or telephone 01329 282929.
Part-time Parish Office Vacancy |
A Future for Haslar?
The next public meeting of the Fareham & Gosport Patients’ Network is on Wednesday 18th April, 8.00pm – 9.00pm at Thorngate Halls, Bury Road, Gosport – subject: “Haslar Site – the way forward.”
Catholic Singles
Single, separated, widowed or divorced? Catholic Singles helps practising Catholics meet other Catholics. It provides a strictly confidential service; sends members a monthly bulletin called Catholic Networking; publicises social events free of charge and supports Catholic parishes and charities, donating thousands of pounds from members’ fees. Annual membership is only £10.00 plus an initial donation. See the poster in the porch for further details.
Farewell Day of Prayer
On Wednesday 4th April at Park Gate church, there will be a farewell day of Prayer for all who have participated in the First Friday Days of Prayer over the last year. The Day will start with Mass at 10.00am with the customary devotions. There will be an ‘agape’ (love feast) meal at mid-day. Please bring a dish to share. At this meal there will be a presentation to Fr James. If you wish to make a donation to the gift, please ring Rebecca on 023 9238 1802. All are invited.
Portchester Voluntary Care
This group has co-ordinators who receive requests by telephone for help with transport. They then find a suitable volunteer who will provide transport and if necessary, an escort, to Health Centres, Hospitals, Dentists etc. Donations are appreciated and can be placed in an envelope provided by the driver who will return it to the treasurer. Volunteer drivers can, if they wish, claim expenses. If you feel this service might be of help to you or if you would like to volunteer to be a driver or escort, please telephone 023 9232 1788.
St Jude's
RC Primary School
Newsletter here
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Fifth Sunday of Lent 24/25 March 2007 The Year of St Luke |
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Traditional Rite Ceremonies of Holy Week and Easter at the Church of Christ the King, Northumberland Avenue, Reading
All liturgies are in Latin and Sung according to the classical Roman Rite.
Details of both are on the notice board.
House Group
The next House Group will take place on Wednesday 28th March at 101 The Avenue, Fareham 7.45pm for 8.00pm. For more information please ring 01329 847533.
The Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament
Contacts: Fareham (and Tuesday evenings) - Lily Peach on 077 678 98885 Portchester – Veronica Reeves on 023 9237 2864 (Monday Adoration at Our Lady of Walsingham Church only).
From the Latin Mass Society
Lenten Day of Recollection at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth on the theme of Preparing for Holy Week and Easter, led by the Priests of the Fraternity of St Peter – Fr Benjamin Durham and Fr Nicholas du Chaxel – Saturday 31st March from 11.00am.
Easter Newsletter
The Easter Sunday newsletter will be printed on Wednesday 4thApril. Any items for publication should be sent to the Parish Office by 12.00 noon on Tuesday 3rd April. This also applies to Biddings for Holy Thursday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday and also for 15th April.
Book of Remembrance
to be added to the Book of Remembrance (November)
please place it into an envelope (not folded)
and leave it in the Parish Office for collection. Please note: no item sent in can be returned. Mark your envelopes:- |
Adopt Sri Lanka
Sharron Ward, General Manager of Adopt Sri Lanka, will speak at: Our Lady of Walsingham 6.00pm Mass, Sacred Heart Church 9.00am Mass and St Philip Howard Church 11.00am Mass this weekend about the work of ASL past and present.
Catholic Bible School Thought for the Week Bible Breakthrough |
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1468.20
Lenten Appeal – Sri Lanka Rainbow Centre - £2123.82 to date
Clergy Assistance Fund - £491.40
Forthcoming Collections
6th April – Good Friday – Holy Places
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
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