Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy will now take a break in all three churches and re-commence in September. If anyone would like to offer any assistance for the autumn, please contact Yvonne Hart on 023 9237 5553.
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.
Thanks………… from Michael and Ann Ricketts |
Snowdon Challenge
Ruth Moorhen will be at all Masses this weekend to collect sponsorship money. Come prepared!!
Department for Pastoral Formation Receive the Power of the Spirit! For further details on either of these days or to book a place, please contact: Eileen Stephenson, Department for Pastoral Formation, Park Place Pastoral Centre, Winchester Road, Wickham, Hants. PO17 5HA – telephone 01329 835583. |
THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
In the “busy-ness” of the average person’s everyday life, we must take time to listen to others so that we truly encounter them. This is primary if we disciples are not to lose sight of the One who teaches us – and often teaches us through those to whom we are truly hospitable. Discipleship relativizes our noble and pious instincts to be busy about others and calls us to listen and take the other into our heart. It necessarily requires our surrender to the One who speaks, and that surrender looks like “welcome, listen, do.” The encounter with Jesus is essential for Christian hospitality. Let us hear that well!
The gospel demonstrates many expressions of hospitality: welcoming, listening and serving. While each expression is valuable, none is complete in itself or an end in itself. Rather, hospitality in its deepest meaning makes possible a personal encounter of the kind that Mary is having with Jesus. This is the “better part.”
From Living Liturgy
Can You Help in the Church?
Our three churches are cared for in many ways by different people. Each of our three churches has a small group of people who meet once a week to clean that particular church. Similarly, a small number of people take a turn to help to arrange the flowers in the Sacred Heart Church, St Philip Howard Church or the Church of Our Lady of Walsingham. More helpers are needed. If you could spare a little time to help to clean one of our churches or to take a turn in arranging the flower displays, please speak to Father Joe. More details of these activities are available in our Parish Handbook.
Farmers’ Markets
There will be two Farmers’ Markets in Fareham’s West Street pedestrianised precinct this August – the first will be from 9.00am to 2.00pm on Saturday 4th August and the second will be from 9.00am to 2.00pm on Thursday 16th August. Up to 40 local producers will be selling the best of their produce directly to customers.
Sponsored Abseil by Fr Andrew
Our own Fr Andrew Chandler will be doing a sponsored abseil to raise money for two keyhole theatres for Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, of which he is Chaplain. This will take place at 11.00am on Saturday 28th July in the area of the Guildhall in Portsmouth. The keyhole theatres will enable patients to have a quicker operation and be in hospital for a shorter time. Sponsor forms are available in the church porch and we pray that he comes down feet first!
Are you going to Fatima this year?
If anyone is planning to go on pilgrimage to Fatima this year Barbara Allen would be grateful if you would let her know, as she would very much like to come along. She can be contacted on 07821 165461.
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.
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.
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 Jude's
RC Primary School
Newsletter here
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16th Sunday of the Year 21st/22nd July 2007 The Year of St Luke |
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Portchester Children’s Centre
All the schools in Portchester have been working in close partnership with local organisations and community groups with a view to improving services for children and families. Plans are in place for a Children’s Centre to open early in 2008. This exciting development will provide a one-stop shop for activities and information for those aged 9 months to 19 years, their parents and families. Your help is needed to design a logo for Extended Services and the Children’s Centre. To enter send your design to The Logo Competition, Early Education and Childcare Unit, Mill Hill Children’s Centre, Mill Road, Waterlooville, Hants. PO7 7DB. The closing date for entries is Friday 24th August.
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 has ceased for the summer and resumes on Monday 3rd September.
Adoration at Sacred Heart Church has also ceased 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. 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.
Papal visit to Lourdes
Pope Benedict is planning to visit Lourdes in 2008 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Virgin Mary’s apparitions there.
Cathedral Discovery Centre
The Discovery Centre at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth will be closed for refurbishment from Saturday 28th July to Saturday 11th August inclusive. Painting and re-fixturing necessitate this closure.
Catholic Bible School Thought for the Week Week of Guided Prayer Details are available from the School on 01243 371766. |
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1691.80
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
