Parish Bazaar
Start looking out those unwanted gifts – the Bazaar will be on 24th November.
Table Top Sale in aid of Adopt Sri Lanka
Thank you so much to everyone who contributed towards and supported the recent Table Top Sale held in the Sacred Heart Hall. A total of £172.00 was raised for the charity, Adopt Sri Lanka. Quite simply:
“Thank you.”
Sacred Heart Church Choir
The choir of the Sacred Heart Church will resume its musical lead of the 9.00am Mass on Sunday 16th September. We again invite/urge anyone who has any musical interest, to join rehearsals at 7.30pm on Tuesday evenings at the Sacred Heart Church. Do not be afraid – this is an opportunity for much fun and fulfilment; just turn up. The full music programme for the autumn and Advent season is available here (PDF file), comments are welcome. Enquiries to John Bolwell on 01329 843833.
Ministry to the Sick
Maryvale Institute is running a one year distance learning programme for home carers, hospital visitors and all who minister to the sick. Contact Nichola Hurley, Maryvale Institute, Maryvale House, Old Oscott Hill, Birmingham, B44 9AG for further details.
CAFOD Vacancy
A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Diocesan Officer for Portsmouth Diocese, based in Aldershot, working 21 hours per week. The post involves management and administration of the office, including supervision of volunteers and fostering excellent relationships with Catholic parishes and schools across the diocese. Application packs may be obtained by phoning 020 7095 5601 or by email. Please quote ref: CDOP2. Closing date: 3rd October 2007.
First Holy Communion Programme
Parents of those children of First Holy Communion age (born before 31st August 2000) who wish for their children to prepare for this Sacrament next year are invited to a meeting on Thursday 20th September at 7.30pm in St Jude’s School. This will be an information meeting for parents where the programme will be discussed. Registration forms are available in the church porch and completed forms should be taken to the information meeting.
SVP
Will members please note that the next meeting will be held on Monday 17th September at 7.45pm.
Pastoral Prayer
Father John Cook has kindly agreed to lead the First Friday devotions for the Pastoral Area, continuing the work started by Father James Boyle. All are invited to a day of reflection on Friday 7th September at the Church of St Margaret Mary, Park Gate, Fareham starting at 9.00am. The day will start with Rosary at 9.00am followed by Mass at 9.15am. This will be followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Father John will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and spiritual direction. This will be followed by Bible Study and discussion. We will end with a shared lunch (bring a dish), tea and coffee. For further details or a lift ring 023 9238 1802. As of September, all First Fridays will be at Park Gate for 2007-8.
Words of Wisdom |
STOP PRESS: Park Place Pastoral Centre
On Sunday 16th September from 3.00pm to 5.00pm, the return of the Park Place Radio Players with readings from the books of the acclaimed Portsmouth writer, Julia Bryant. Do come along and enjoy an afternoon of stories and tea. Price £5.00 – proceeds to the Sisters’ India Mission for disadvantaged children.
Welcome
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.
THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
In this gospel, Jesus challenges those following him to calculate the cost of discipleship. This cost is steep: hate family and one’s own life, carry one’s cross and renounce all possessions. These costs are not borne only once, however; rather, they are the daily demands of discipleship.
We take much time and care over major decisions, for example, buying a house, marrying, taking a new job. Nevertheless, each of these brings its own surprises and new challenges, not initially considered. The same is true for committed discipleship – even after we make the decision, there is still much more to be done.
From Living Liturgy
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. |
St John’s College Politics Society
The following have been arranged for the Autumn Term at the College in Grove Road South, Southsea. All are welcome – there is no admission charge and refreshments are available in the half hour before the start of the meeting. Parking is available in the school yard:-
Tuesday 18 September at 7.30pm – Chris Grayling, MP – a rising member of David Cameron’s Shadow Cabinet; recently promoted from Shadow Transport to Work and Pensions Secretary.
Thursday 27 September at 6.00pm – Lord Bingham the senior Law Lord, who was Lord Chief Justice from 1996-2000. At a time when issues of criminal justice, law and order and civil liberties are so prominent, this promises to be an interesting and relevant talk.
Wednesday 14 November at 7.30pm – an ‘Any Questions’ evening to mark the 30th anniversary of the Society. The panel will comprise Lord Walker of Worcester (former Conservative Cabinet Minister, Peter Walker), Baroness Williams of Crosby (Shirley Williams), Portsmouth’s own Lord Judd of Portsea and Bernard Black, the founder of the Society.
For further details, please contact Dr Graham Goodlad on 023 9281 5118. If you prefer you may email.
Women of Hope
On Monday 1st October, 7.15pm at Fareham Community Church in West Street, Khalda, a believer from a Muslim background will speak about the life of Muslim women in the UK. All are welcome.
Rotas
Readers and Lay Ministers of Communion rotas for Sacred Heart and St Philip Howard are now available. Please collect your copy from the back of the churches.
Pastoral Prayer
All are invited to a day of reflection on Friday 7th September at the Church of St Margaret Mary, Park Gate, Fareham starting at 9.00am. The day will start with Rosary at 9.00am followed by Mass at 9.15am. This will be followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Father John will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and spiritual direction. This will be followed by Bible Study and discussion. We will end with a shared lunch (bring a dish), tea and coffee. For further details or a lift ring 023 9238 1802. As of September, all First Fridays will be at Park Gate for 2007-8.
Parish Ecology Group
PEG is five years old this month and are having a celebration in Sacred Heart Hall on Friday 29th September at 7.30pm and will have displays from Fair Trade, Christian Ecology Link, CAFOD, Life, SVP and Friends of the Earth, which will be in the hall all weekend. On sale will be Save God’s Beautiful World cards, proceeds to the Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka, and Fair Trade goods. All this shows the evolvement of PEG towards Justice and Peace issues. All are welcome.
St Jude's
RC Primary School
Newsletter here
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23rd Sunday of the Year 08/09 September 2007 The Year of St Luke |
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Thanks:
from CAFOD
“Thank you to Churches Together in Portchester for your kind donation. Your support is vital for CAFOD to continue to work with local partner organisations in more than 60 countries worldwide……Your prayers and donations are enabling us to support local organisations working to improve life for people in poor communities all over the world. Thank you, once again, for your generous support.”
from Apostleship of the Sea
“It is with deep sincerity that I write on behalf of the many thousands of seafarers we serve to thank you for your generous contribution of £541.40 raised on Sea Sunday for the work of the Apostleship of the Sea. Thanks to your donations and prayers, AOS can sustain and continue to expand its ministry of welcoming seafarers to our shores in the name of Christ….”
Saturday Night Specials
Details of forthcoming Saturday Night Specials at Fareham Leisure Centre are on the notice board. Please note that the price is £3.50, not as shown on the poster.
Parish Open Day
Please note that the Parish Open Day scheduled for 15th September has had to be postponed. Further details will be given when available.
Wintershall Estate, Bramley, near Guildford
The next Christian drama production will be the Acts of the Apostles which will be performed inside Holly Barn from 11th October to 13th October inclusive. Tickets are £16.00 for adults and £8.00 for children. Ring 01483 892167 for further details or to book.
Extraordinary Form of Mass Although the document was issued on 7th July it comes into effect on the 14th of September The Feast of the Holy Cross. In light of this, to welcome the Motu Proprio I will be offering the extraordinary form of Mass (i.e. the old Latin Mass) in its sung form, (Missa Cantata) on that day at 9.30am at Sacred Heart Church. As with every Mass, all are welcome and a leaflet is being drawn up which will allow everyone to be able to understand and participate. Before the start of the Mass I will be explaining how the Faithful take part. I hope this will give us the opportunity to explore and experience the richness of our Catholic tradition. Mass at Our Lady of Walsingham this week will take place on Thursday 13th September at 9.30am. |
First Holy Communion Programme
Parents of those children of First Holy Communion age (born before 31st August 2000) who wish for their children to prepare for this Sacrament next year are invited to a meeting on Thursday 20th September at 7.30pm in St Jude’s School. This will be an information meeting for parents where the programme will be discussed. Registration forms are available in the church porch and completed forms should be taken to the information meeting.
Catholic Bible School The Feast of Tabernacles Christ’s Call to Wholeness - Healing and Deliverance Understanding Icons and how to pray using them Details are available from the Bible School on 01243 371766. |
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1738.07
Forthcoming Collections
9th September – Racial Justice
16th September – Catholic Agency for Support of Evangelisation
30th September - Cathedral
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