Portchester People
Articles are now required for the 3rd edition of Portchester People, which is a newsletter produced to communicate developments around extended services and the children’s centre in Portchester East and Portchester West Wards. There are opportunities for existing providers in these areas to write an article about their services. Please email articles to Sarah Moss no later than Monday 3rd March. Articles must be in Microsoft Word format. Pictures should be sent as a jpeg attachment. The provisional publication date is 31st March. Portchester People is posted to every household in Portchester.
Diocese of Portsmouth - Vacancies
The Diocese has vacancies in communications and are looking for enthusiastic and committed people to fill these part-time roles:- Diocesan Webmaster; Editor of Portsmouth People; Diocesan IT Co-ordinator. If you feel you may have the appropriate skills to fill one or more of these paid roles, please contact Mary Swaffield on 023 9282 5430 or email. Closing date for applications: 29th February 2008.
Pen Friend Wanted
Wanted – an English pen friend for an 11 year old French boy. Olivier is learning English and has interests in Music and in particular the drums. He is also a competent skier and snowboarder. Help each other to learn, exchange short notes, swap internet articles, talk on the phone or over skype/msn. Maybe with a view to an exchange between January/April 2009. If any parents who have children of a similar age that would like to take the opportunity for their child to talk to the son of my pen friend and thereby improve their French skills please call Andrew Brown to find out more. Please Ring 07793 886072 or email.
Moonlit Memories Walk – Rowans Hospice
Starting at midnight on Saturday 21st June 2008, an exciting night time walk from Southsea Common into Old Portsmouth, through Gunwharf Quays into the Historic Naval Dockyard and out along Southsea seafront – Moonlit Memories Walk. This 12 mile Sponsored Walk is in support of The Rowans Hospice. If you would like to take part, obtain a registration form by email or telephone 023 9223 8531 or download a form from www.rowanshospice.co.uk
Carbon Fast for Lent
Traditionally people have given up things for Lent. We are invited to take part in a Carbon fast and to focus on God’s earth and its poorest people, in whom Jesus said, we were to find him. This week, why not remove one light bulb (without inviting danger) and live without it for the next 40 days.
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.
Rite of Election – RCIA
Please pray for the members of our Parish who attended the Rite of Election at St John’s Cathedral. Barbara and Paul will be presented to our community this weekend at the 11.00am Mass at St Philip Howard Church.
Lent Family Fast Day
Friday of this week is Family Fast Day in aid of CAFOD. Please take a CAFOD Fast Day envelope for your contribution and bring it with you to Mass next weekend, for collection.
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
We are never immune to temptation; it is real. Temptation always brings choice, decision and greater self-knowledge. Thus Lent is a time for us to get up close and see, to grapple with the temptations in our own lives and how they shape our own self-knowledge. Good choices help us conform more perfectly to Christ and help us be faithful to our baptismal identity as Body of Christ. Sinful choices sidetrack us on our salvation journey and weaken our identity as Body of Christ.
From Living Liturgy
Mary Cockshoot RIP (David Cockshoot’s mother)
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Cockshoot who died recently. Mary’s funeral will take place at Portchester Crematorium on Friday 15th February at 12.00 noon.
Fareham and District Life 100 Club
“Winners of the draw from January to December 2007 can be found on the notice boards of all three churches. Can I take this opportunity to thank all Members for your kind and continuous support.”
Carol Lindsey
Thanks from Faith and Light
“Thank you to everyone who helped with our recent Faith and Light Candlemas Celebration. Special thanks to Father David, Ann Corr and the ladies of the UCM and to Tess.” Denise Baker, Faith and Light Group.
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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Welcome
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1st Sunday of Lent 09/10 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.
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
The Lords were debating certain amendments to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill before it goes back to the House of Parliament, so it is still not too late to write to your MP about the matter. There are pre-printed postcards available in the church porch which you may send to your MP.
Women’s World Day of Prayer
Portchester - 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.
Fareham – This year’s Services take place at St Peter and Paul’s Church, High Street at 1.30pm and 7.30pm. The Speakers will be Rev. Doreen Jackson of St Columba and Chris Ahearn of St John the Evangelist respectively. Tea and coffee available after both Services. All are welcome. Look forward to seeing you there.
Women of Hope
You are invited to the first meeting of 2008 which takes place on Monday 25th February at 7.30pm at The King’s Centre, West Street, Fareham. The Speaker will be Veronica Hext, founder of Women of Hope. For more information, please ring 021329 281419.
Confraternity of the Rosary 2008
Details of the 2008 Diary of the Confraternity of the Rosary are on the notice board. This includes a pilgrimage to Walsingham from Monday 20th October to Friday 24th October – full board, bed/breakfast, lunch and supper, all coach travel and a pick-up from a parish near you. Cost of pilgrimage all inclusive £195.00. Please ring 023 9282 0744 to book or to obtain further information.
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.
The Life of Christ – Open Air Play – 24th June to 29th June 2008
This will be the 10th year that Wintershall have produced the play “The Life of Christ”. If you plan to attend you need to be dressed and shod appropriately for an open air day and to bring a packed lunch. Performances start at 10.15am and Act I is ten minutes walk from the car park and a little longer from the coach park. The play finishes at approximately 4.00pm. Seating is not provided so you would need to bring a rug or small fold up chair. Tickets purchased before 1st April are Adults: £14.00, Children £6.50 but after that prices will increase by £1.00 for both types of tickets. Adults accompanying children are entitled to one free ticket for every ten children in their party. Please ring the Wintershall Estate Office, Bramley, near Guildford, Surrey on 01483 892167 to order tickets or visit the website: www.wintershall-estate.com.
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1892.75
Catholic Children’s Society - £268.90
Forthcoming Collections
15th February – Family Fast Day
2nd March – Clergy Assistance Fund
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