A Message from the Finance Committee
It is our usual custom that the collection taken at the Easter Masses is our personal gift to Father Joe. Please be generous.

Coffee at St Philip Howard Church
There will be no coffee served at St Philip Howard Church on Easter Sunday.

Piano for sale
An upright (Army and Navy) piano in reasonable condition, ideal for a beginner, is for sale - £150.00 or near offer. Please ring 01329 280075.

The Great Exhibition
Betty Davison, aged 87 years, a very well known and loved parishioner, has finally agreed to exhibit her outstanding art work. Betty has been painting, mainly oils on canvas, for 40 years. Now, for the very first time, we have the privilege to view her work. Along with Betty, Helma Jackson and Janet Adkins will exhibit their fine works of cross stitch and needlework. Janet has kindly donated a quilt which will be raffled during the exhibition which takes place at Sacred Heart Hall on Saturday 14th April 2007 from11.00am to 1.00pm and Sunday 15th April 2007 following the 9.00am Mass. All proceeds to the Lenten Appeal.

Youth Club
There will be no Youth Club this Sunday but it will resume as normal next Sunday.

Chocolate Tombola and Cake Stall
So many Easter eggs, chocolates and cakes, very kindly donated, made such a grand display of Easter delights. Many thanks to all parishioners who generously gave in any way and to those who participated. The event, in aid of the Parish Lenten Appeal, raised £453.00. Thank you.

THE UNION

Thought for the Week
The resurrection is a mystery which we can never understand but only believe. This mystery takes us beyond all which is familiar to us to a realm where God’s glory and majesty and power lift us up to a share in the new dignity of risen life. Easter is a celebration of Jesus’ taking his rightful place in the divine kingdom of his Father where the truth of his divine being is known. Easter is also a celebration whereby we ourselves acknowledge who Christ really is – the one who shared in our humanity even to the point of accepting death, but who conquered death to raise us up to a share in his life. This new life and dignity isn’t something which can be measured or calculated or grasped. It is a freely given gift by the Divine One who has loved us from the beginning of creation, who breathed life into us, and who continues to beckon us to grow in the truth of who we are.
From Living Liturgy

Thanks
Thank you to the Altar Servers, Choirs, Musicians, flower arrangers, cleaners, Sacristans, Readers, administrative staff, Lay Ministers of Communion, Ushers, Liturgists, RCIA Catechists and all who have worked so hard to prepare for and to make this Holy Week and Easter special to our parish. Thanks also to Betty Davison for painting the paschal candle and to all who helped or contributed food towards the celebration after the Vigil Mass.
Father Joe

Parish Quilt Group
“Our quilt group are looking for more helpers. My young grandson will be joining us after Easter. So, if you would like to join and have a toddler in tow he/she will have a playmate for a couple of hours on Friday afternoons. Please phone Barbara McLachlan on 01329 239647 for more details. I only ask that if you join us and cannot come on some days due to appointments whatever, to just give me a buzz before 2.00pm on the day to let me know. This is due to sometimes no-one in the group can make it. I can then readjust my afternoon to suit.”
Barbara McLachlan

Oaklands Catholic School, Waterlooville
Teacher of Maths required for September 2007 – suitably qualified graduate teacher to join a team of enthusiastic and committed full time members of staff to teach Maths to students of all abilities up to GCSE and ‘A’ level in this very popular and successful school. Newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply. Scale: Main Scale. Please contact the Head, Mr Chris Whitfield B.A., M.Ed immediately on 023 9224 8043. Further details and application form are available on request. Closing date: Monday 9th April 2007.

St John’s College Politics Society
Three meetings are scheduled for the Summer Term. At 7.00pm on Wednesday 18th April, come and hear Sir John Nott, Defence Secretary at the time of the Falklands War, as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the conflict. He will also be signing copies of his latest book, "Haven’t we been here before?"

At 7.30pm on Thursday 10th May the guest speaker will be Lord McNally, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party in the House of Lords.

On Monday 21st May at 7.00pm the speaker will be Baroness (Estelle) Morris, formerly Education Secretary in the Blair government.

Admission to all meetings is free. Plenty of parking space at the College on Grove Road South, Southsea. Refreshments are served in the half hour before the start of each meeting. For further details please contact Dr Graham Goodlad on 023 9238 1802 or via email

Hampshire Children and Families Forum
A Pamper Day for parents/carers of children aged 5 – 16 years with special/additional needs takes place on Saturday 28th April 2007 10.00am to 3.00pm at Oak Meadow Children’s Centre, Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham. Everything is free but please pre-book on 01329 823234.

Easter Flowers
The gift wrapped plants which decorate Sacred Heart Church for Easter may be taken away by parishioners after the 9.00am Mass on Easter Sunday. Please make a donation to the Parish Lenten Appeal of at least £1.00 per pot.

Lenten Breakfast
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the early morning breakfasts and special thanks to Father Richard for celebrating Mass at 7.00am every Thursday during Lent. A total of £413.00 was raised from the six breakfasts. This money goes towards the Parish Lenten Appeal.

St Jude's RC Primary School
Newsletter here

Easter Sunday 08 April 2007 The Year of St Luke

Father Charles Aylward
Father Charlie’s new address is: St Mary’s Care Home, 14 Westbrooke, Worthing, West Sussex. BN11 1RF. We send our love and good wishes to him in his new home.

St Edmund’s School Reunion
A school reunion is being held on Saturday 5th May 2007 for St Edmund’s pupils who attended from 1969 to 1973. Please contact Helen Wright (nee Collins) on 023 9279 0207 for details.

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
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 are on the notice board.

Divine Mercy
Come and experience ‘God’s inconceivable Mercy’ – Saturday and Sunday 14th/15th April – St Michael and All Angels Catholic Church, Leigh Park led by Fr Richard Maniak and guest priests. See the poster for full details.

Parish Office
The Parish Office will be closed during Easter Week and will re-open on Tuesday 17th April. The next newsletter to be printed will be for the weekend of 21/22 April.

May Concert
All are invited to a May Concert on Sunday 13th May at St Philip Howard Church starting at 7.30pm. There will be light refreshments after the Sunday evening Mass prior to the concert. Father John Glynn is Parish Priest at Wickford in Essex. He is a musician and hymn writer. He has been performing locally for some years and is coming with his group Aquila, to share his love of spiritual song with us. Among his more well-known hymns are ‘Where are you bound, Mary?’ and ‘Peace is the gift of Christ to the World.’ This concert should be of special interest to all involved in music ministry. He also writes very thoughtful and contemporary lyrics, which will be of interest to liturgists and those who enjoy spiritual reflection.

Elgar – Light of Life
Fareham Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra present Elgar – Light of Life and From the Bavarian Highlands on Saturday 21st April at Ferneham Hall, Fareham, 7.30pm. Tickets: £11.50 (£9.00 concessions) £2.00 children – available from The Well, West Street, Fareham or at the door on performance night.

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.”

Finance
Offertory Collection - £1816.70
Lenten Appeal – Sri Lanka Rainbow Centre - £3709.73

Forthcoming Collections
Sunday 15th April – Verona Fathers Appeal
Sunday 28th April – Clergy Training Fund

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