Extraordinary Rite Latin Mass
The 10.30am Mass at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday 3rd November will be celebrated in the Extraordinary Rite.
Malayalam Retreat
A Retreat in Malayalam will take place at Our Lady of Walsingham Church on 13th, 14th and 15th November. Further information may be obtained from Pauly on 023 9235 7640 or Shaijan on 01329 842654.
40th Anniversary of the 1967 Abortion Act
Enclosed in this week’s newsletter is an open letter from the Presidents of the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Scotland and England and Wales on this anniversary.
An Inconvenient Truth
Gosport and Fareham Friends of the Earth present “An Inconvenient Truth” – Al Gore’s film about global warming. This will be followed by a discussion forum and is to be held at the Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road, Fareham on Thursday 29th November at 7.30pm. Tickets: £4.00, Concessions: £3.00 available at the Ashcroft Arts Centre Booking Office.
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.
Confirmation Confirmation 2008
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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
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THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
Prayer helps us enter into and maintain an intimate relationship with God. Our final exaltation will flow from our humility, that is, our awareness of being in right relationship with God as creature to Creator. In prayer we not only express this relationship, our prayer actually helps create it. In prayer we acknowledge who we are before our merciful God.
Although the Pharisee is faithful to pious practices, he is missing the heart of prayer demonstrated by the tax collector: dependence upon God and humble acknowledgement of one’s true identity (“me a sinner”). Such self-abasement would seem to create a greater distance between the holy God and the sinful tax collector, but the opposite is true. The tax collector’s humility draws him closer to God and allows him to go home justified.
“O God, be merciful to me a sinner.”
From Living Liturgy
All Saints Mass times are as follows: All Souls Masses will be as follows:
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Book of Remembrance
The Book of Remembrance will be open in our three churches during November to enable parishioners to enter the names of all the deceased for whom prayers are asked.
First Holy Communion
The next children’s session takes place on Saturday 3rd November at St Jude’s School beginning at 10.00am.
Diocese of Portsmouth Vacancy
Wanted: an efficient Administrator with strong IT skills to join a diverse team to provide secretarial and IT support. You need to be a team player with strong time management skills, IT skills to the level of ECDL, secretarial experience and an ability to work under pressure. The post is within the Pastoral Formation department at Park Place Pastoral Centre, Winchester Road, Wickham and is for 21 hours per week. For more information contact Nicky Stevens – and for an application form and job description contact Mary Swaffield.
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 16th November.
Poverty in the UK
Housing Justice and Church Action on Poverty are helping to increase awareness of poverty in the UK. An ecumenical Justice and Peace event will take place on 12th November at St John’s Cathedral Discovery Centre, Portsmouth from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Please ring Eileen Stephenson on 01329 835583 to book a place if you would like to attend.
UCM Quiz Lunch
This takes place on Sunday 4th November beginning at 12.30pm in Sacred Heart Hall and is in aid of UCM charities. Please bring a plate to share and your own drink. Everyone welcome.
Day of Reflection
All are invited to a day of reflection on Friday 2nd November at the church of St Margaret Mary, Park Gate starting at 8.45a.m. The day will start with Rosary at 8.45am followed by Mass at 9.15am. After a break for coffee there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Fr John will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and for spiritual direction. This will be followed by Bible Study (which will be about the Holy Souls and praying for the dead) 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.
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30th Sunday of the Year 27/28 October 2007 The Year of St Luke |
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Blessing of Graves
Prayers will be said at both Fareham and Roman Grove Cemeteries at 3.00pm on Sunday 4th November and at Portchester Crematorium on Sunday 18th November at 3.00pm. Graves and memorials will be blessed as requested.
Saturday Night Special
The next Saturday Night Special at Fareham Leisure Centre is on 10th November from 7.30pm to 10.00pm and the cost is £3.25.
Day of Prayer
On Saturday 8th December, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, there will be a Day of Prayer at the church of the Immaculate Conception, Portswood, Southampton from 11.00am to 4.00pm. This will be led by Fr Ronnie Mitchell and will include Mass at 11.00am, rosary and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Bring a packed lunch – hot and cold beverages will be available. Inquiries to Dudley Plunkett 023 8067 9079 or Heather Hauschild 023 8026 9778. All are welcome.
Ushers and Welcomers
A meeting for Ushers and Welcomers will take place on Thursday 15th November at 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Hall.
Parish Christmas Dinner Saturday 1st December 2007
This is a happy, social occasion for everyone to gather and enjoy an evening of festivity. Members of the Solent Pastoral Area are most welcome. Tickets available after all weekend Masses from
3rd and 4th November:
Sacred Heart Church Sunday 9.00am: from Peter and Anna Chandler St Philip Howard Church
Adults £12.50: Concessions £10.00: Tickets can be booked by phoning: 01329 236275 or 01329 234436 HOME START is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to young families under stress in their own homes. |
PFA Fundraising – Family Photographic Session
Why not book a photographic session for the whole family? Appointments available at 10 minute intervals between 9.00am and 12.00noon and 1.00pm to 3.00pm on Saturday 10th November at St Jude’s School. To book, contact St Jude’s School Office on 01329 235131. Proofs and order form will be sent to your home address after the event. Photos priced at £7.50 (medium) and £12.00 (large). On the day, please enter the school by the main entrance and proceed to the hall.
Parish Bazaar Goods for Sale:
Don't forget to take your Raffle Tickets
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Christmas Quizzes
Quizzes will be on sale after all the Masses this weekend in aid of LIFE.
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1317.30
Foreign Missions - £416.60
Forthcoming Collections
4th November – Bamenda
Interested
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A series of meetings and talks takes place each year for those interested
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