Parish Pastoral Council
PPC Members are advised that the March meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will take place on 2nd April at Our Lady of Walsingham Church at 7.30pm.
Chrism Mass
The Chrism Mass will be celebrated in St John’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth on Tuesday of Holy Week, 18th March at 11.00am.
Fairtrade Goods
These will be available after Mass this weekend.
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Pilgrimages to Medjugorje
Yvette Harrington is exploring the possibility of organising a pilgrimage to Medjugorje in late June. If you are interested, then please give Yvette a call on 01329 832781. Cost would be around £475.00.
If June is not convenient, another pilgrimage is planned from 19th to 26th September 2008, flying from Gatwick and is being arranged by Barry and Jo Henwood of Bournemouth. The cost is £415.00 per person on a shared room basis (single room supplement of £70.00). Give a ring on 01202 398216 if you are interested. There is a poster in the porch.
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 |
Carbon Fast for Lent
Re-use an item you would have thrown away – whether that’s jam jars, envelopes or ice-cream containers.
Park Place Pastoral Centre
The Park Place Website has been recently re-launched to give more up-to-date and comprehensive information on the facilities and accommodation available at Park Place. Sister Anysia, the Sister-in-Charge says: “We hope parishes and individuals will visit our new site and be encouraged to consider using the excellent facilities, including en-suite rooms, which we are now able to offer to visitors. Many parishes, individuals and lay organisations already come to Park Place, but we would like to invite others to come for meetings, conferences, family gatherings, youth group activities and also as individuals to enjoy the peace and tranquillity which is ever present here. There are many interesting events in our programme, both spiritual and social. We look forward to welcoming you both to our new web site and subsequently to Park Place itself.”
Calling All Altar Servers
Please make sure you take a copy of the March Altar Servers’ Newsletter which has some really interesting information. Also, 10 year old David Edwards has now set up a Website for Fareham and Portchester Altar Servers and the address is www.freewebs.com/asnifandp - why not check it out!
THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
The restoration of the blind man’s physical sight culminates in the spiritual insight (faith) that Jesus is the “Son of Man” worthy of worship. But getting to that point is difficult: he is unrecognised by friends, challenged by authorities, unsupported by parents, expelled from the synagogue. Yet with each obstacle his vision of faith is sharpened and his resolve is strengthened. The blind man’s story is the story of every Christian: we grope for faith in the midst of adversities; and Jesus comes to find us.
From Living Liturgy
Fund Raising Events for the Lent Appeal
There will be a chocolate tombola stall and a cake stall following all Sunday Masses on 15th/16th March (Palm Sunday). Donations of Easter eggs, chocolates and cakes would be very much appreciated and can be left at the Parish Office or in the Sacred Heart Hall. Thank you for your continued support. The Lenten Buffet Lunch raised a magnificent sum of £910.00 for the Lenten Appeal. Thank you to all who helped, supported and kindly gave donations.
Friends of the Homeless in Fareham & Gosport
The Annual General Meeting takes place on Thursday 13th March at Aspect House, Westbury Road, Fareham commencing at 7.30pm. Refreshments will be available before the meeting.
Readers’ Rota
Readers at Sacred Heart Church and St Philip Howard Church are asked to collect the new rota from the back of the church.
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 6th March at St Mary’s and 13th March at Portchester Methodist Church. They begin at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome. Stations of the Cross |
Help?
“PEG needs some help with our recycling of plastic milk tops and aluminium foil. What is needed is a place where we can sort and store what is left at the different points throughout the town. Can you help us? Contact John or Esme on 01329 319301 or email”
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4th Sunday of Lent 01/02 March 2008 The
Year of St Matthew |
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Mothering Sunday
The fourth Sunday of Lent is Mothering Sunday, a day when children give presents, flowers and cards to their mothers. Traditionally, it was a time when people visited their “mother” church, or main church or cathedral and this became an occasion for family reunions and children who were working away returned home. Servants and apprentices were given the day off to visit their mother.
Malayalam Mass
The next Malayalam Mass takes place this Sunday 2nd March at 5.30pm in Our Lady of Walsingham Church, Portchester.
Mass for the Sick/Healing Service
This will be on Saturday 8th March 2008 at 3.00pm at St Philip Howard Church. Could Extraordinary Ministers of Communion make arrangements for transport of sick and elderly parishioners whom they visit, if appropriate? The Mass is also for those who wish spiritual renewal. Tea will be provided after the service, by the SVP. Should anyone wish transport please make contact with Mary Cadogan on 01329 235987 or Anne Lamb on 01329 289721.
Thanks from Home-Start
“It is with heartfelt gratitude that we write to you, to say an enormous thank you for the money raised during your Advent Appeal; which has been kindly donated to Home-Start Gosport and Fareham. Words seem so inadequate with regards to the amount of money church members have raised on our behalf, it is truly amazing and such a wonderful answer to prayer. As you are aware this money will be used to provide a much needed treat of a day trip to Paultons Park for all our families during this coming summer and help to fund new toys and craft equipment for our three support groups. The Paultons Park trip will be taking place in June and we would love to up date you regarding the event with a news type letter including photos and comments from all those involved in the event………” Jacky Morris Co-ordinator.
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.
Junior Undercover Agents Wanted!
HCC Trading Standards need to check that shops are not selling tobacco, alcohol, fireworks and solvents to underage buyers. Volunteers work under close supervision and parents are closely involved from the start in discussions about this type of voluntary work. Although not paid, a certificate that can be used for Record of Achievement or Citizen portfolios is provided. This experience can also be used as part of a Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. If you are interested in helping during occasional school holidays, evenings or weekends, then please get in touch with Teresa Havell on 01962 833620 or email.
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Finance
Offertory Collection - £1640.58
Lent Appeal - £2201.45 (to date)
Forthcoming Collections
2nd March – Clergy Assistance Fund
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