Family Mass Children’s Choir
It has been suggested that we form a children’s choir to sing at the Family Mass at St Philip Howard Church, once each month. The minimum number of children necessary would be 10, to come from Years 1 to 6. Rehearsals would take place on Mondays between 3.30 and 4.00pm at St Philip Howard Church – drinks and snacks would be provided. There would also need to be a short practice on the Saturday immediately preceding the Family Mass. The aim is to commence rehearsals on 1st October and it is essential that there is parental commitment both to the rehearsals and the Sunday attendance. This is a parish-wide activity and children in Years 1 to 6 from any schools, not just St Jude’s, would be welcome. Anyone interested in taking part is asked to ring John Bolwell on 01329 843833 or Joan at the Parish Office 01329 318869.

St Edmund’s Catholic School – Justice & Peace Day
On Wednesday 17th October, St Edmund’s Catholic School, Portsmouth will be celebrating the International day for the Eradication of Poverty with a Justice and Peace Day. They would like to invite parishioners to the evening event from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. There will be music and dance, plus Fairtrade wine tasting, smoothie tasting and chocolate tasting. There will be opportunities to purchase Fairtrade and Traidcraft products. Also, ‘Holy Socks’ will be on sale at £5.50 for adult sizes and £4.50 for children’s sizes. Holy Socks are great fun – they come packaged with a Biblical story and the design on the socks reflects that story. They will make great Christmas gifts. Pax Christi, CAFOD and Live Simply will all be represented.

Oaklands Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Oaklands are holding their annual Open Evening on Thursday 18th October 2007 from 6.00pm to 8.45pm. Applications are being considered for 11+ entry in September 2008 and all parents are invited to come and visit the school. Please contact Mrs Linda White, Admissions Secretary immediately. Closing date for 2008 applications is 19th October 2007.

We Love the British
Being British is about driving in a German car to an Irish pub for a Belgian beer, then travelling home, grabbing an Indian curry or a Turkish kebab on the way, to sit on Swedish furniture and watch American TV shows on a Japanese TV. And the most British thing of all? Suspicion of all things foreign!

Only in Britain can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance.

Only in Britain do supermarkets make sick people walk all the way to the back of the shop to get their prescriptions, while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.

Only in Britain do people order double cheeseburger, large fries and a Diet Coke.

Only in Britain do we leave cars worth thousands of pounds on the drive, and lock our junk and cheap lawnmower in the garage.

Only in Britain do we use answering machines to screen calls, and then have call waiting so we won’t miss a call from someone we didn’t want to talk to in the first place.

Only in Britain are there disabled parking places in front of a skating rink.
(from an American Parish Newsletter)

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 following Jesus, doing dramatic things is not the issue. After all, the Master does not order his servant to move a mulberry tree by faith, but to meet ordinary expectations – serve at table, wait on him, do whatever is commanded. The issue is to be faithful to the master and his commands. It is by such fidelity that faith increases.

We tend to think of everyday responsibilities as mundane, and they are! But this Gospel reveals the hidden dimension of such ordinary actions – they reveal and increase our faith.
From Living Liturgy

Fatima, the Unheeded Message
This DVD will be shown at St John the Evangelist Church, Lee-on-the-Solent on Saturday 13th October after the 9.30am Mass (approximately 10.30am). The Mass will be followed by refreshments. There will be a short discussion and recitation of the Rosary after viewing the DVD. All are welcome.

National Open College Network Level 1
This Body works with providers, employers and others to develop credit based awards and qualifications. No previous qualifications are required and the course is open to anyone on a work placement regardless of educational level. The course will be held at The Well, 116-118 West Street, Fareham and Connexions 189-199 West Street, Fareham and costs £30.00 (free for those between 13 and 19 years of age.) The course covers Work experience, Health and Safety Awareness in a working environment, Using cooking in a domestic kitchen and Developing Customer Service Skills. For full details, contact number and registration form, please take a leaflet from the church porch.

First Friday Devotions
All are invited to a morning of reflection on Friday 12th October at the church of St Margaret Mary, Park Gate, starting at 9.00am. We will start with Rosary at 9.00am followed by Mass at 9.15am. This will be followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament meditating on the theme of the healing love of Jesus. Fr John will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and spiritual direction. Prayers of healing will be offered for those in need. For further details or a lift, ring 023 0238 1802.

M & M’s Production - A Christmas Wish
Friday 23rd November at Ferneham Hall at 7.30pm – A Christmas Carol followed by Christmas Magic – singing, magic and dancing. Tickets are available from Helen Mitchell on 01489 602981 and cost £9.50 (concessions £8.50).

Cleaner Required at St Jude’s School
St Jude’s School has a vacancy for a cleaner at this friendly school and are looking for a caring and enthusiastic individual who shows the ability to work on their own initiative and actively as part of the cleaning team. You will be required to work 12.25 hours per week at Scale 1.4 – actual salary £3,705.79; f.t.e. £11,193.00). Hours are to be worked at the end of the school day, 5 days per week and over 52 weeks per year. If you are interested in applying for this position, please call the Admin. Officer at the School Office on 01329 235131.

St Jude's RC Primary School
Website here

27th Sunday of the Year 06/07 October 2007 The Year of St Luke

Date for your Diary
Parish Christmas Dinner, Saturday 1st December 2007 at 7.30pm in St Jude’s School Hall, in aid of the Advent Appeal. Details to follow.

*Retiring Collection this weekend for CAFOD Fast Day*

The next Saturday Night Special is on 13th October.

The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Could you not spend one hour with Me? – Jesus asked His Apostles. Can we not take even a little time from our busy lives to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament? Monday – Friday 8.00am to 9.00pm.
Jesus waits for us there, let us not have an empty church.
Contacts:
Fareham (and Tuesday evenings) - Lily Peach on 077 678 98885
Portchester – Veronica Reeves on 023 9237 2864 (Monday Adoration at Our Lady of Walsingham Church only).

Missa Cantata
The Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite will take place on Saturday 27th October at 3.00pm at the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and St Edward the Confessor, Empress Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7AE. This will be followed by refreshments and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Details are on the notice board.

Parish Bazaar
Start looking out those unwanted gifts – the Bazaar will be on 24th November at St Jude’s School from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Raffle tickets will be available from 20th October – goods for sale (not clothes or old handbags thank you) from 27th October. Proceeds towards the re-decoration of the Sacred Heart Church.

National Youth Sunday
National Youth Sunday falls on the Feast of Christ the King, 25th November and young people are asked to focus on solidarity. Two training sessions have been arranged to give youth leaders, catechists and young people an opportunity to find out more about this year’s theme. These are to be held at the following venues: Thursday 18th October at St Francis de Sales, Warren Road, Wash Common, RG14 6NH and Tuesday 30th October at St Peters, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8BW. The meetings will start at 7.45pm and end at 9.30pm. Refreshments will be provided. For further information, please contact David Hill on 01329 835583 or by email.

Holy Spirit Seminar
We are running a six week Holy Spirit Seminar at Yvette Harrington’s in North Boarhunt from 14th November, every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. The final session will be on 19th December. It is called “This Promise is for You” and features Charles Whitehead and Sheila Moran. Please ring Rebecca on 023 9238 1802 if you are interested as places are limited.

Chris Watts
Appreciation and sincere thanks to CHRIS WATTS, who over the past eleven years has managed the organisation of the flower arrangements in the Sacred Heart Church and how magnificent they have always looked. Chris has decided to step-down as ‘organiser’ but will continue to help as a flower arranger. On behalf of Father Joe and the Parish, we thank Chris for sharing her gift and skills with such dedication and commitment.

Finance
Offertory Collection - £1576.04
Cathedral - £414.93

Forthcoming Collections
7th October - Autumn Fast Day Collection (CAFOD)
21st October – Foreign Missions

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