St Philip Howard Catholic High School, Barnham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex
A Teacher of Religious Education (MPS) is required to cover maternity leave. A part-time, well qualified and enthusiastic person is required to join a well-led and thriving department from 24th April 2008 continuing into the following academic year. This is a very successful 11 to 18 mixed Comprehensive School with an excellent reputation. For further details and application forms for the above post please phone the school on 01243 552055 or visit the school website www.st-philiphoward.w-sussex.sch.uk. Closing date for applications is 22nd February 2008.
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
Pastoral Area Tuesday 4th March: St John’s, Lee-on-the-Solent: 2.00pm Thursday 6th March: St Philip Howard, Fareham: 7.30pm Sunday 9th March: St Margaret Mary, Park Gate: 3.00pm |
Rose Petal Healing Service
This is an ecumenical service for those who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, abortion, still birth or a young child. It takes place on 24th February at 3.00pm at St Edmund’s Catholic Church, The Avenue, Southampton and is organised by LIFE. Information is available from Jane Ingram on 07787 527825.
Carbon Fast for Lent
Use local shops or farmers markets instead of driving to out-of-town shopping parks. They will thank you; supermarkets won’t notice your absence!
Does your marriage mean anything to you?
A celebration service of thanksgiving and rededication of marriage will be held this Sunday 17th February in Sacred Heart Church, Fareham at 4.30pm.
District Six-a-Side Football
A big ‘well done’ to 15th Fareham Corncrake Cub Scouts who took on the rest of the Fareham East District Cub Packs on Saturday 9th February and beat them all to bring home the District Shield. They now become the District Representatives at the County Six-a-Side on the 30th March. The team: Liam Colclough, Ben Colclough, Alex Kyle, Jake Parker, Kieran Page, Callum Parsons, Anna Thompson and Michael Thompson.
Missa Cantata
Mass will be celebrated in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite on Saturday 8th March at 3.00pm at the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and St Edward the Confessor, Lyndhurst. Mass will be followed by refreshments and Confessions and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. For further information, please contact Derrick Palengat on 023 8028 2572.
THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
Last Sunday’s readings reminded us that temptation is ever present. This Sunday, we draw strength from knowing that when we resist temptation, we are opened to receive the glory God has revealed in Christ. These two Sundays present us with the whole of the Lent and Easter mystery: dying to self (resisting temptation) and rising to new life (glory).
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Storytime for under 5’s
Fareham Library Mondays from 2.15pm to 2.45pm – parents and carers must remain in the library with their children.
Caring for Creation
All Faiths for Peace, Justice, Sustainability – Saturday 29th March from 10.30am to 5.00pm at Oxford Town Hall. All welcome – admission free. Sponsored by Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Christian Ecology Link, Fellowship of Reconciliation and Pax Christi.
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 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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Chant Choir Needs Support
Schola Gregoriana Sancti Nicolai is a male voice choir dedicated to singing Gregorian Chant. It meets for practice every Saturday (currently at 8.30am) in Sacred Heart Church and sings at the First Saturday Latin Masses. The existing members come from across Portsmouth Diocese and the choir is keen to recruit from the Parish. No previous experience of Latin or chant is needed. Even if you are a complete beginner, don’t be put off, all will be explained. Come along to practise on Saturday or contact Neville McNally on 023 9286 2384.
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
There will be an information evening at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth on Thursday 21st February at 7.15pm. There is no need to book, just go along to the meeting which is about the Government’s HFE Bill and the ethical alternatives to hybrid cloning and foetal stem cell research. See further details on the poster on the church notice board.
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.
Nuclear? How can we keep the lights on?
An informative presentation on our energy future given by Nick Rau of Friends of the Earth, to take place at St Vincent College Theatre, Gosport on Monday 10th March from 7.30pm to 9.15pm. This is free and light refreshments will be available. All welcome.
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 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.
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Finance
Offertory Collection - £1620.90
Lent Appeal - £293.00
Forthcoming Collections
17th February – Family Fast Day
2nd March – Clergy Assistance Fund
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