School Term
The School Term ends on 19th July. We say a big thank you to Christine McGrew, the Staff, Governors and all who work at St Jude’s, our parish school. We hope all pupils and staff will enjoy the welcome break. The leavers’ Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 17th July at 6.30pm in St Philip Howard Church.

Hampshire Children and Families Forum
Copies of the summer edition of HCFF’s Newsletter for Fareham are available in the church porch. This is available for all parents, carers and those working with children, young people and families – please take a copy. There is always space on the HCFF website to promote any clubs, organizations, events, fairs etc. that are relevant to families with children under the age of nineteen in the Fareham area.

Welcome
A warm welcome to all visitors to Fareham and Portchester and welcome, also, to those who are newcomers to our parish. If you have recently moved to this area, please fill in one of our “Are you new” forms to be found at the entrance to the church and return this to the parish office. Alternatively complete our online form.

St Benedict’s High School and Day School
Patrick Pontet is currently researching the history of St Benedict’s High School and Day School, Fareham of the 1930’s. He would love to hear from anyone with any material they consider might be useful. If you know anything about the school he would be grateful if you would email him or let Joan know in the Parish Office.

Park Place Garden Party
The Friends of Park Place are holding a summer garden party to be held on Sunday 15th July 2007 at Park Place Pastoral Centre from 3.00pm until 5.30pm. Tickets are £5.00 for adults; 0.50p for children including afternoon tea. All proceeds will go towards Franciscan Projects in India providing medicines and medical care to rural communities in Rajistan and caring for disturbed and handicapped children in Mhow. Tickets and further information from Park Place Pastoral Centre – 01329 833043.

THE UNION

Thought for the Week
This is what the First Letter of John reminds us: “for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen” (1 John 4:20b). We all know what we should do! The issue is, doing it!

The bottom line: we know our responsibility before the law, so do it! The “dying” part of Gospel living can get awfully burdensome if we always think of it in negative terms. Our reflection on this gospel invites us to place our self-sacrificing to meet the needs of others in the larger context of worshiping God. The beginning of worship is our care for others. This is more than just preaching a “social gospel.” It is saying that there is an indissoluble link between caring for others and worship, between loving others and loving God. Thus doing for others is more than a nice act; it is a way we make God’s kingdom come.
From Living Liturgy

Your prayers are requested for the following who have recently died:
Alice Veronica Vincent, Jozef Reda, Patricia Stares, Eamonn Lynch and William Dewhurst. May they rest in peace.

Snowdon Challenge
Ruth Moorhen will be at all Masses on 21/22 July to collect sponsorship money. Come prepared!!

Hospitals and the Data Protection Act
The Patients Charter requires Hospital authorities to care for the religious and spiritual needs of their patients, while the Data Protection Act forbids those authorities to pass sensitive personal data, like religious affiliation of patients, to chaplains unless the individual patient has expressly requested this. Therefore, when parishioners are admitted to hospital they should make sure that they tell the hospital staff taking their details that they are Catholics, and express their wish that this information be passed to the Roman Catholic Chaplain. Those responsible for children or for those who are unconscious when admitted should do likewise.

Pilgrimage to Medjurgorje
Two parishioners, Ann Broughton and Bernie Farrell (two mums) are going on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje in September. If anyone would like to join them on this trip or would like prayer intentions passed on to Our Lady, telephone Bernie on 01329 845578.

Living Simply Picnic
The Living Simply Picnic has been arranged for 29th July at Manor Farm Country Park from 12.00pm to whenever weather permitting. Any offers of help would be appreciated. Please contact John Vivian on 01329 310301.

Lourdes Buffet Lunch
The next Lourdes Lunch will take place on Saturday 21st July 2007 at St Jude’s School Hall – 12.30pm. Tickets at £6.00 each, are on sale from this weekend and available from:

Anna Chandler – 01329 234436
Pauline Jackson – 01329 236275
Olive Jerram – 023 9238 8012

The lunch is in aid of the Parish Lourdes Fund, which assists young people to travel to Lourdes where they give their time to care and help the sick pilgrims during the Diocesan Pilgrimage – 26th August to 1st September.

If you are interested and would like further information, please speak to Fr Joe or to one of the above mentioned names.
Everyone is most welcome to the Lunch, especially newcomers to the Parish.

Wickham Festival
This takes place from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th August on a green field site near Wickham. Day and weekend tickets are on sale at Ferneham Hall, Fareham. Further information is available on the Festival website: www.wickhamfestival.co.uk.

St Jude's RC Primary School
Newsletter here

15th Sunday of the Year 14/15th July 2007 The Year of St Luke

House Group
The House Group will meet on Wednesday 18th July, 7.45pm for 8.00pm. at 101 The Avenue, Fareham. This will be the last meeting before the summer break. For more information, please ring 01329 847533.

August Newsletter
As in past years there will be one newsletter published for the month of August, rather than one each week. This will be published on the weekend 28/29 July. If you have an item for inclusion in that newsletter, please ensure that it is given to the Parish Office by noon on Wednesday 25th July.

The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Please note that Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady of Walsingham Church ceases on Monday of this week and resumes on Monday 3rd September. Tuesday Adoration also ceases this week and resumes on 4th September.

Adoration at Sacred Heart Church ceases at 9.00pm on Friday 20th July although there will be Holy Hours of Adoration from 8.00am to 9.00pm for all Wednesdays (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th) during the month of August in Sacred Heart Church. All are welcome.

Used Postage Stamps
Please bring your used postage stamps to church. These are sent to the Scout Association to raise funds for the Trust that provides holiday homes for handicapped scouts (boys and girls). The box is in the porch of the church.

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.

Voluntary and Community Sector Training
“Difficult people and problems” – Tuesday 24th July from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Gosport Voluntary Action. This will give you the tools to deal with difficult people and delicate problems within your organisation. Ring 01329 231899 to book a place.

Finance
Offertory Collection - £1406.43
Apostleship of the Sea - £530.90

Forthcoming Collections
26th August – SVP

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