Breviary – The Official Prayer of the Church
The Official Prayer of the Church is called the Liturgy of the Hours. It is also known as the Divine Office or the Breviary. Once the preserve of Priests and Religious, the reforms of the Second Vatican Council encouraged it to be the prayer of the whole Church, not just its “professionals”. Many in our Parish do pray a part of the Office every day, some say the whole Office. If you would like to use this very rich form of prayer but are unfamiliar with how it works, why not come to a short (45 minutes) introductory evening led by Father Joe, on praying the Liturgy of the Hours on 9th May in Sacred Heart Church beginning at 7.30pm.

Part-time Parish Office Vacancy
Closing date for Applications is Tuesday 24th April 2007.

Lectio Divina Retreat
Come to Douai Abbey from Friday 4th May to Monday 7th May (includes the Bank Holiday) and experience a way of praying with Scripture, an ancient art at one time practised by all Christians. It is a slow contemplative prayer which enables one to listen to God’s word and to make a prayerful response. There will be time for sharing, silence, solitude and reflection. The fee for the waged is £132.00 (premium for a single occupancy room £30.00) To book send a £30.00 deposit to the Pastoral Programme Director, Douai Abbey, Upper Woolhampton, Berks, RG7 5TQ.

Open Air Mass
Date for your Diary – Open Air Mass Sunday 10th June at St Jude’s School Field.

Review of the Year 2006
Copies of the Review of 2006 are available in the church porch, free of charge. Please take one.

Youth Club
Thanks from the Youth Club members to Mrs McGrew and St Jude’s School for giving them a new pool table and air hockey game. The School’s support for the Youth Club is much appreciated.

THE UNION

Thought for the Week
The risen Jesus revealed himself to his disciples – again, and again. As in other appearances, Jesus is attentive to their needs, bringing their futile fishing expedition to a wildly successful conclusion and providing breakfast for the weary fishermen. These are tangible manifestations of his love and lordship. The Jesus we follow is both Lover of humanity and Lord of humanity.

While it is always nice to hear words of love, far more powerful are deeds which demonstrate tangibly another’s love for us. Jesus most profoundly demonstrates his love for us in his death and resurrection. Then, to make that mystery concrete for us, he demonstrates his love in the simple deed of cooking breakfast for the disciples. We demonstrate our love for him and each other by faithfully loving him, following him, and feeding and tending his lambs and sheep. Love is not simply good feelings but the tangible caring for others.

This means that we begin to see the risen Jesus in the everydayness of our lives. This means that we allow ourselves to be fully nourished by Jesus (on his very Body and Blood; through his word) and gradually be transformed more and more into his risen presence for others. Thus is Easter every day!
From Living Liturgy

Girls Zone
Girls Zone (Fareham and Gosport) is a social club for young women aged 14-17 who have learning disabilities or physical disabilities. It runs at Catisfield Road Family Centre, Fareham from 5.00pm to 7.00pm every Thursday during term time. Women of all ages are needed to help run this group and help these young people make the most of their club. Please ring 023 9258 8347 if you can help.

Day of Reflection for Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament and Lay Ministers of Communion
On Saturday 12th May there will be a Day of Reflection for all whose Ministry directly involves the Blessed Sacrament. The Day of Reflection will be given by a Brother of the Franciscan Friars of Atonement at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth. At the same time we encourage especially all Ministers of Communion to attend as our Pastoral Area Co-ordinating Pastor, Fr David Adams, will be commissioning all existing and new Ministers of Communion.

Parish Ecology Group
The programme of Speakers is as follows:-

Friday 27th April 7.30pm – Sacred Heart Hall – Catherine Waters Clark, Portsmouth Diocese Advisor for Justice and Peace – Living Simply with Ecology.

Friday 25th May 7.30pm – Sacred Heart Hall – John Silman – Hampshire Water Mills

Friday 29th June 7.30pm – Sacred Heart Hall – Ruth Valerio – L is for Living.

All are welcome.

Saturday Night Special
The next Saturday Night Special at Fareham Leisure Centre is on 28th April beginning at 7.30pm

Would you volunteer to go to prison?
If so, join New Bridge, which is an organisation founded to recruit and train volunteers to write to, visit and befriend prisoners. Volunteers aged at least 21 will receive accredited training, support and expenses. New Bridge is looking for patient, dependable and understanding people with a reasonably mature outlook and initial training will be held in Fareham. Please ring 023 9258 8347.

St Jude's RC Primary School
Newsletter here

Third Sunday of Easter 21/22 April 2007 The Year of St Luke

Farewell Social Evening for Father Charles Aylward
As mentioned previously, Fr Charlie has kindly agreed to return to the Parish for a farewell social evening. This has now been arranged and will take place on Thursday 17th May from 6.00pm to 8.00pm (approximately), in Sacred Heart Hall. It will give us an opportunity to give him our good wishes and to thank him for all he has done for us during his time here. A collection for Fr Charlie will be taken after all Masses on the weekend of 5th/6th May.

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.

Parish Diary
All group co-ordinators within the Parish are asked to send details of the dates, times and venues of their activities for the period of September 2007 to August 2008. It would be appreciated if these could arrive at the Parish Office by the end of May.

The Rowans Hospice at Purbrook – Helping people who have cancer
If you are caring, empathetic and calm and can turn your hand to one of the many tasks that need doing to keep the Rowans the tranquil, comfortable and inspirational place it is, please consider ringing to find out more from their Volunteer Co-ordinator, Pauline Wallace on: 023 9223 8538. She is always looking for drivers to use their own cars, volunteers to serve meals at weekends in particular and for receptionists who are able to meet and greet. People who enjoy tending a beautiful garden are also in demand.

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.

Christian Aid Week 13th – 19th May
If you can help, please contact Alison Ivison on 01329 230049.

Life Quiz
The winner of the Quiz is Mrs Catherine Wilson. Congratulations to her and thank you to all who took part. Thanks, as ever, to Dr Graham Goodlad for his challenging questions.

Finance
Easter Collection - £2816.67
Holy Places - £172.85
Verona Fathers - £1260.19

Forthcoming Collections
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