Thanks....
“ I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and for remembering me always. Love you all,
Dorothy Sigournay.”
“Bridie Clements would like to thank everyone for their good wishes and prayers during her illness. She is now recovering slowly at home.”
Congratulations to John Hamilton Please remember John in your prayers. |
Solent Franciscan Group
Saturday 9th February in Sacred Heart Hall after the 10.30am Mass until 12.30pm. Praying the Peace Prayer of St Francis during Lent.
Does your marriage mean anything to you?
A celebration service of thanksgiving and rededication of marriage will be held on Sunday 17th February in Sacred Heart Church, Fareham at 4.30pm to praise and thank God for the blessings He has bestowed on our marriages. It will also include a ‘Renewal of our Marriage Vows’ which we would have made, maybe less than a year ago or even possibly 60+ years ago. Do come along and bring your family and friends to this happy occasion.
Chinese Lunar New Year of the Rat
Chinese New Year is on 7th February and is the Year of the Rat. You are invited to the 12.00 noon children’s Mass at St John’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth on Sunday 3rd February to celebrate. As red is the Chinese auspicious colour, you are encouraged to wear something red.
Rite of Election – RCIA
Bishop Crispian will preside at this important celebration at the Cathedral at 11.00am on Saturday 9th February. All catechumens and candidates are encouraged to come.
Catholic Children’s Society
This weekend we have the annual collection for the Catholic Children’s Society which provides care for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in our community.
UCM Study/Training Day
“Whom Do We Serve?” Saturday 1st March at St Theresa’s, Totton from 9.30am to 3.30pm. All are welcome.
Holy Land Pilgrimage
Canon Paul Townsend will be leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from Friday 24th October to Tuesday 4th November 2008, with a 9 day half-term option. The 12 day basic price is £1139.00 per person, the 9 day basic price is £983.00 – quality hotels at half-board throughout. Full details are available from our Parish Office or you may ring Canon Paul on 01962 852804.
Words of Wisdom |
THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
The contrast in the opening verse of the gospel between the crowd (a large, unspecified group) and Jesus’ withdrawing to go up a mountain to teach the disciples (a smaller, select group) connects well with the remnant mentioned twice in the first reading. God indeed calls all of us to blessedness. To be faithful to this identity means that we live out of this identity of blessedness. We are the remnant. We live “to seek justice, seek humility,” we “do no wrong and speak no lies” because God has claimed us and given us our identity. None can disturb us because we are claimed by God. The kingdom of heaven is already at hand in us, the blessed remnant.
From Living Liturgy
Ash Wednesday – Fasting and Abstinence
Wednesday 6th February is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Mass and imposition of ashes takes place at 7.00am at Sacred Heart Church, 9.10am at St Philip Howard Church and 7.00pm at Sacred Heart Church.
Pastoral Area Call to Prayer
All are invited to a day of reflection on Friday 8th February at the church of St Margaret Mary, Park Gate, Fareham starting at 9.15am. The day will start with Rosary at 9.15am followed by Mass at 9.45am,. coffee, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Bible Study and discussion. Father John will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and for spiritual direction. Bring your own lunch – tea and coffee will be available. For further details or a lift, ring 023 9238 1802.
Table Top Sale
There will be a “nearly new “ table top sale in the Sacred Heart Hall, Saturday 16th February 2008 11.00am to 1.00pm. The sale will continue in the hall following the 9.00am Sunday Mass on 17th February. All proceeds to the Parish Lenten Appeal supporting Adopt Sri Lanka. Refreshments provided with a warm welcome to all.
Lent Lunches Lenten Discussion Groups 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. Stations of the Cross Parish Lenten Appeal Buffet Lunch |
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4th Sunday of the Year 02/03 February 2008 The
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Calling all Altar Servers
The February edition of the Altar Servers’ Newsletter is now available. Please make sure you take a copy. This newsletter is produced especially for you, so please do send any articles that you would like included, to David Edwards care of the Parish Office or email David direct at the address in the Servers’ Newsletter.
Equipe Notre Dame Teams
There will be meetings of Teams of Our Lady as follows:-
Friday 8th February, Fareham 2 and Portchester 1:
Saturday 9th February, Fareham 4:
Sunday 10th February, Fareham 1.
Women’s World Day of Prayer
This year’s Service will take place on Friday 7th March at St Mary’s Church, Portchester Castle beginning at 2.15pm . The theme is “God’s Wisdom Provides New Understanding” and has been prepared by the women of Guyana. The Speaker will be Rev. Charlie Allen and all are welcome.
Saturday Night Special
The next Saturday Night Special takes place on 9th February – Cost £3.50 – at Fareham Leisure Centre. If you are aged from 11 to 16 years, come along for roller blading, bouncy castle, football, swimming, badminton and more!
Oaklands Catholic School, Waterlooville
Vacancies:
Technicians Co-ordinator (Term Time only, Scale D – starting £18,162 pro rata) to provide technical support in the Science Department. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced Technicians as well as Senior Technicians to further develop their leadership skills. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the line management of the school Technicians Team which is envisaged to include Art, Media and Technology.
Cleaning Staff – Early morning 6.00am to 8.00am and/or evening 3.45pm to 5.45pm £5.80 per hour. For further details of both posts please contact Mr G. Briggs, Business Manager at the school on 023 9225 9214.
St Jude’s Catholic School, Fareham
Bishop Crispian, is seeking applications from committed baptised Catholics who are parents of children currently registered at the school. The governors of a Catholic school work as a team, in close co-operation with the headteacher and all staff. In addition to the legal responsibilities of the Governing Body, the Foundation Governors have a responsibility for preserving the religious character of the school, sustaining and developing the school as a Catholic educating community in accordance with Canon (Church) Law and the teaching of the Catholic Church and giving clear witness, as individuals, and as a team, to the Gospel message and to the Church’s teaching. Appropriate training is available. Lack of experience in education in a Catholic school should not deter anyone from applying if there is a genuine desire to serve the mission of the Church. Applications packs are available from the Parish Priest, the School Office or the Department for Schools Governance, Park Place Pastoral Centre, Winchester Road, Wickham, PO17 5HA. Closing date for applications is 29th February 2008.
Holy Communion at QA Hospital
Are there any Ministers of Communion who would be interested in ministering to the sick on a Sunday morning? Fr Andrew Chandler is seeking help in taking Holy Communion to patients at QA Hospital. If you are interested in becoming part of the team, please email or phone him on 023 9228 6408.
Fair Trade
Fair Trade sales take place this weekend at Sacred Heart Church and St Philip Howard Church. They will be held at Our Lady of Walsingham Church in March.
Recycling
The amount raised from the bottle top collections from 1st January 2006 to 11th December 2007 was £21.80.
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1588.45
Forthcoming Collections
3rd February – Catholic Children’s Society
15th February – Family Fast Day
2nd March – Clergy Assistance Fund
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in becoming a member of our Church. If you would like to know more, please
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