Naval Mass
“Dolores Byrne, Pat O’Brien, Bernie Davis and Paul Docherty would like to thank Fr Joe and all those involved, especially Pauline Jackson and her team of helpers, for arranging the Mass of celebration last Sunday at St Philip Howard Church, and for the splendid buffet afterwards. It was a very special occasion and we were overwhelmed by the love and kind wishes of so many in the Parish.”
Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity |
Sacred Heart Choir
Parishioners might be interested to know that the Sacred Heart Choir will be going to France in May on an exchange visit with a choir near Caen.
Justice and Peace Day – The Good Steward
This year’s Justice and Peace Day takes place on Saturday 16th February beginning at 10.00am at St Anne’s Catholic School, Rockstone Place, Southampton. This venue is only a fifteen minute walk from Southampton Railway Station. To book a place please ring 01329 835583.
Chinese Lunar New Year of the Rat
Chinese New Year is on 7th February 2008 and is the Year of the Rat.
Catholic Bible School
www.catholic-bible-school.org
Forthcoming events at the Catholic Bible School, Nutbourne House, Farm Lane, Nutbourne, Chichester:
Saturday 26th January 2008 The Road to Maturity a study day led by Mary Pytches and Prue Bedwell – 10.00am to 3.30pm:
Saturday 16th February 2008 Israel is Relevant a study day led by Roy Hendy 10.30am to 3.30pm:
To book, please ring 01243 371766.
News from Rome
Pope Benedict baptised 13 babies on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. He said that in Baptism the little human being receives a new life……which makes him capable of entering into a personal relationship with his Creator.
St Anne’s Catholic School, Southampton
St Anne’s Sixth Form Open Evening takes place on Wednesday 23rd January 2008 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm for Co-educational Sixth Form Admissions 2008 for Y10 and Y11 students. If you would like any further information or if you plan to attend the Open Evening, please ring Miss N. Woodgate, Head of Sixth Form on 023 8032 8200.
THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
Our baptismal task is continually to deepen our own understanding of who Jesus is and to make him known. Like John, we go from not knowing, to seeing, to testifying. More than likely we are not called to testify to the Son of God by going out and baptising or doing great things. We testify to Jesus’ identity by being faithful to the ordinary things in life, by doing God’s will (responsorial psalm). The revelation of Jesus’ identity – how he is made known in the world – is mediated by the way we die and rise every day.
From Living Liturgy
Shirley-Ann Pinto RIP
“The Pinto family would very much like to thank our Parish Church Community for the messages of love, sympathy, condolences and support we have been given at the loss of our loved one, Shirley-Ann. At a very busy Christmas time we are thankful to Fr Joe, Fr Andrew, (the hospital Chaplain), Fr Tony Day, Fr Joseph Kuzhichalil CMI, Deacon Langford, Pauline Jackson, the Teams of Our Lady and the Office Staff, for all support given. Thanks and God bless, Jane and Carry.”
Christmas is hardly over and we are talking about Lent. The Fareham ecumenical Lenten Discussion Groups are held weekly during Lent and start in the week beginning 11th February. This year’s topic is ‘The Lord’s Prayer.’ These discussions are highly rewarding and it also gives us a chance to develop a greater understanding and relationship with the other Christians in Fareham. All are invited to participate. Application forms are available at the back of the Fareham churches and need to be returned by 21st January 2008. The Portchester Churches will also be holding Lenten Discussion Groups. The topic is “A Life Calling” and is based on the film “Billy Elliot”. The film and discussions take place on 14th February at St Mary’s Church, Portchester Castle; 21st February at Our Lady of Walsingham Church, 28th February at Portchester Methodist Church, 6th March at St Mary’s and 13th March at Portchester Methodist Church. All begin at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome. If you plan to attend, please notify Joan at the Parish Office. |
Parish Ecology Group
The next meeting will take place on Friday 25th January at 7.30pm in the Sacred Heart Hall. There will be a guest speaker from Home Start. Fair trade teas and coffees will be available. On Friday 28th March there will be an evening with Mark Hoban, MP for Fareham.
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill Hybrids: the Bill will allow scientists to create embryos that are half human, half animal e.g. from the egg of a woman and sperm from an animal. Welfare of the Child: at present, infertility clinics have to consider the need of a child for a father. The Bill will remove the reference to a father and will make it easier to use women as ‘surrogate mothers.’ How future decisions will be made: the authority appears to exclude people who cherish human life from conception. Abortion: the Bill does not mention abortion but some MP’s have already said that they want to amend the law to make abortion more easily available. Please write to your MP at the House of Commons, London. SW1A 0AA and make your views known. Ann Widdecombe and guests will be at the Turner Sims Concert Hall, University of Southampton on Wednesday 30th January from 7.30pm to educate and inform on today’s life issues and the new Bill going through Parliament. |
St Jude's
Catholic Primary School
Current Newsletter here
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.
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2nd Sunday of the Year 19/20 January 2008 The
Year of St Matthew |
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Thanks from Father Charlie
Fr Charlie would like to say thank you for all the good wishes sent to him at Christmas and he wishes everyone in the Parish a happy New Year.
Non-residential Retreat with Fr John Edwards SJ
Re-charge your spiritual batteries by taking part in a non-residential retreat led by Fr John Edwards SJ, 22nd to 24th February (8.00pm Friday to 3.00pm Sunday). Programme includes inspiring talks, daily Mass, Morning and Evening Prayer of the Church, a reconciliation service and plenty of time for personal reflection. Cost, including all meals, is £53.00. The retreat will be held at the home of Yvette and Larry, who are parishioners living in North Boarhunt. For further details, contact Yvette on 01329 832781.
Exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament
How great is the need for prayer! For families, peace, suffering and humanity. What better time and place than in our Church. Jesus waits for us there. Contact Lily Peach on 07503 080655 (Fareham) or Veronica Reeves on 023 9237 2864 (Portchester).
Quilt Group
You are invited to join a group of ladies who make quilts for sick and traumatised children and also quilts for St Mary’s neo natal unit. They meet weekly on Tuesday afternoons from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at 24 Crawford Drive, Fareham. Telephone Barbara McLachlan on 01329 239647 if you are interested.
Day Retreat with Sr Maria Natella op
On Saturday 2nd February at St Joseph’s Church, Ann’s Hill Road, Gosport from 10.30am to 3.30pm there will be a Day Retreat – Listening to the Holy Spirit. Tea/coffee available from 10.00am – bring your own lunch. Transport can be arranged – ring 023 9258 0119.
Douai Abbey Programme
Day Events:
Ministry of Healing Workshops – Saturdays 26th January or 26th April from 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Day of Recollection for Ministers of Communion, Readers, Musicians etc. – Saturday 8th March from 10.00am to 4.00pm
The costs for the above are £15.00 for the waged. Please bring food to share at lunch time – beverages will be provided. To book, please contact the Programme Director, Douai Abbey, Upper Woolhampton, Reading. RG7 5TQ
Stewardship
A reminder to all those who expressed an interest in being part of the Stewardship Team, as well as anyone else who would like to attend, that there will be a meeting on Monday 21st January at 6.30pm in St Jude’s School led by Kate Harris from the Diocesan Department for Pastoral Formation.
Palms
You are invited to bring any palms that you have from last year to each of our churches so that they may be used to make ashes for Ash Wednesday this year, which takes place on 6th February. A box is available at the back of the churches for your use.
CAFOD Live Simply Mass
A Mass for Live Simply is being held in St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth by Bishop Crispian on 8th March 2008 at 3.00pm. The Mass will have a strong youth involvement. All are welcome and refreshments will be available after Mass. For further details please ring 01252 329385.
Words of Wisdom |
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1652.97
Crib – Catholic Children’s Society - £59.70
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
