Footsteps Programme
Visit the pyramids, sphinx, old Cairo, Sinai, the Monastery of St Paul, the Father of Hermits and St Anthony the Great, Father of Monasticism. St Anthony’s Monastery is the oldest in the world and was established in 305AD. Optional excursions are also available. A minimum of four persons is required and the programmes can be altered to suit your requirements as they are tailor made. Details are on the notice board and if you are interested, please contact Lyn on 01329 825305 or mobile 07904 424753.

Open Air Mass
The Parish Open Air Mass this year takes place on Sunday 10th June at 11.00am at St Jude’s School Field. We will be celebrating the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ, and the children will be receiving their First Holy Communion at this Mass which will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The Mass will be followed by a picnic – remember to bring picnic chairs and parasols and there will be a bouncy castle. Tea and refreshments will also be available in the school conservatory. If anyone needs transport, please contact Alison Ivison on 01329 230049. That weekend, there will be Low Masses on Saturday evening at Our Lady of Walsingham at 6.00pm, Sunday at 9.00am at Sacred Heart and at 6.00pm at St Philip Howard.

Unfair Trade – Black Gold
This powerful and moving documentary, Black Gold, brings to light the truth behind our coffee cups – that millions of coffee farmers are living on less than 25p a day despite the £40 billion plus profits of the coffee industry. If this film is not showing at a cinema near you, please pledge to see it by leaving your pledge on the Black Gold website or ask your local cinema directly to show the film. Simply say you would like them to show Black Gold – if enough people ask, they will.

Fareham’s Italian Market
The first authentic Italian Market is to take place in Fareham Town Centre from 9.00am to 5.00pm on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd June 2007. On offer will be a wide range of cheeses and cured meats, a selection of the classic Torrone (nougat) from Cremona, biscuits and pastries, cakes and sweets, olive oils and balsamic vinegars, a selection of olives, pasta and speciality breads. There will also be hot pizza to enjoy while you browse.

Sisters of Park Place
“From 12th June to 25th June the Sisters of Park Place will be holding the International Conference (General Chapter) of the Congregation and there will be Sisters coming from India, Africa, South America, Switzerland, France and the rest from England. Please pray for us all.”

THE UNION

Thought for the Week
The Trinity is, indeed, a lofty mystery which comes down from the heights when we ourselves make God’s presence known by the way we live. The triune mystery is revealed in our own loving others, in our doing good for others, in our being persons of integrity and truth. The mystery of the Trinity is concrete when we act out the dignity which has been bestowed upon us – those who carry divine Life within them.
From Living Liturgy

“O my God, Trinity whom I adore…
grant my soul peace:
make it your heaven, your beloved dwelling,
and the place of your rest.
May I never abandon you there, but may I be there,
whole and entire,
completely vigilant in my faith, entirely adoring,
and wholly given over to your creative action.”
(Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity)

125th Anniversary of Portsmouth Diocese
On Friday 15th June 2007 at Winchester Cathedral, 7.00pm, there will be a Service in thanksgiving for 125 years of Catholic presence in this part of the South of England. Bishop Crispian and Bishop Michael Scott-Joynt, Bishop of Winchester, will be present together with representatives of all 24 pastoral areas, ecumenical guests and Catholic Clergy and laypeople from across the diocese. Please come to this unique celebration and to the reception afterwards. If you do plan to attend, please sign the list which is on the notice board as we need to know numbers. If enough people sign, we may be able to arrange a coach.

Oaklands Catholic School, Waterlooville
Present and former students and their parents are warmly invited to attend a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Crispian at Oaklands Catholic School on Friday 6th July 2007 at 6.15pm to mark the retirement of Chris Whitfield as Headteacher. Mass will be followed by refreshments. Those wishing to attend are asked to telephone the school office on 023 9225 9214 to indicate numbers for seating and catering purposes.

Date for your Diary – Storm of Hope
Come and join Christian Ecology Link on Saturday 7th July, 10.00am to 5.00pm at All Hallows-by-the-Tower Church, Byward Street, London EC3R 5BJ, for a day of action, reflection and renewal. Do you want to know what Christians are doing about climate change? Then come and hear Ann Pettifor, one of the architects of Jubilee 2000 and now campaign director of Operation Noah, the Churches climate justice campaign. Visit www.christian-ecology.org.uk/stormhope for more information and booking forms. All welcome.

Loud and Clear 2007 – Exeter University 16-19th July
This is for everyone who wants to deepen their faith and understanding and has been organised by Clifton, Portsmouth and Plymouth Dioceses. It will be informal and stimulating with the participation of Bishop Crispian, Bishop Declan Lang and Bishop Christopher Budd. If you wish to book or need more information, please ring Nicky Stevens on 01329 835583. The cost is £295.00 fully residential but if this would prevent you coming, please discuss with Nicky.

House Group
The House Group will meet on Wednesday 6th June at 101 The Avenue, Fareham at 8.00pm. All are welcome. For more information, phone 01329 847533.

Snowdon Challenge
“The Multiple Sclerosis Snowdon Challenge has crept up on me so I have started dieting to try and lose a few pounds before 7th July, when a group of hopefully strong people will be carrying me in a wheelchair around Capel Curig in Snowdon (including through rivers!) to raise much needed funds to help continue supporting the people affected by Multiple Sclerosis in YOUR AREA. I will be at all the Masses on the weekend of 1st and 2nd June to encourage you to sponsor us for this worthy event.”

A Time for Everything – time away for men
Quality time for men to relax, rest, meet with God at weekend retreats for men: 6th to 8th July at Mount St Mary’s College, near Sheffield, South Yorkshire and 13th to 15th July at Woldingham Park, near Caterham in Surrey. Details at www.harvesters.org.uk or call Mike on 07778 124270.

St Jude's RC Primary School
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The Most Holy Trinity 2nd/3rd June 2007 The Year of St Luke

Arundel Cathedral Carpet of Flowers
On Thursday 7th June, a coach group is being arranged to Arundel Cathedral. Mass will be celebrated at 5.30pm followed by the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament into Arundel Castle grounds (weather permitting) for Benediction. You will be able to view the beautiful carpet of flowers for Corpus Christi in the Cathedral, and also the flower arrangements within the Cathedral and the tables of photographs of this special occasion throughout the years. There is also lots of interest in Arundel itself. The coach will leave St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth at 12.00 noon and will pick up at surrounding parishes. The cost of the coach is £11.00 and if you need further details, please ring 023 9282 0744.

Limbo?
The International Theological Commission has studied the question of the fate of un-baptised infants. Check out the Vatican Website – www.vatican.va – to read “The Hope of Salvation for Infants who die without being Baptised.”

Retreat Weekend led by Fr John Edwards SJ
Yvette Harrington is organising a retreat for the weekend of 31st August to 2nd September, led by Fr John Edwards, SJ, who led our mission last November. The retreat will be held at St Benedict’s Convent in Brighton (transport available) and the cost will be approximately £92.00 inclusive of all meals. Programme will include talks, Morning and Evening Prayer of the Church, Masses, a Reconciliation Service and time for private prayer. Yvette has been organising retreats for five years and the weekends are always blessed occasions. For more information, contact Yvette Harrington on 01329 832781 by 20th June at the latest. If you’ve never been on a retreat before, you will be especially welcome.

Confident Children, Literate for Life
Volunteer reading help is currently recruiting patient and understanding people to help children in primary schools who are finding reading a challenge. Volunteers are trained but are asked to commit to at least an hour a week on two separate days for two terms as a minimum. If you are able to help, please ring 023 9258 8347.

RCIA – Challenges and Opportunities
All involved in RCIA: catechists, sponsors, welcomers, clergy, musicians, liturgists and anyone interested in finding out more about RCIA are invited to an evening organised by the Department of Pastoral Formation. The local meeting is on 14th June at St Margaret Mary, Park Gate from 7.30pm to 9.30pm with coffee from 7.00pm. Ring the Department on 01329 835583 for further details.

Countess Mountbatten House
This hospice at Moorgreen Hospital, West End, Southampton is looking for volunteer drivers with their own four door cars to transport patients to Day Care: relatives for visiting: small equipment to patients’ homes (mileage allowance payable): also required are hairdressers for Day Care and manicurists for Day Care. If you can spare the time to help or would like more information, please contact Daphne Bembridge on 023 8047 5312

Finance
Offertory Collection - £1535.00

Forthcoming Collections
10th June - SVP

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