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First Holy Communion Preparation – Reconciliation
Those parents whose children are preparing for First Holy Communion are reminded that First Reconciliation will now take place at 11.00am on Saturday 15th March at Immaculate Conception Church, Stubbington.
41 Portland Street, Fareham
The Parish has commenced refurbishment works at 41 Portland Street which are expected to last twelve weeks. No-one is allowed on the site at No. 41 without the permission of the contractor (this is a Health and Safety requirement.) The contractors will need places for their vehicles and equipment, therefore, the church car park in Hartlands Road is not to be used by parishioners for the duration of the contract. No unauthorised person is to park either in the Presbytery driveway or the drive of No. 41 in any circumstances. I know this is a real inconvenience, especially at Mass times, but we have no other option if we wish this work to continue.
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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.
Department for Pastoral Formation…… God’s Embrace for All
This day provides an opportunity for parents, catechists and those working with people with learning disabilities to come together, explore the issues and share good practice. It takes place on Saturday 26th April at the Salesian College, Reading Road, Farnborough from 10.30am to 4.00pm with coffee from 10.00am – please bring a packed lunch. For further information contact Eileen Stephenson on 01329 835583.
Developing Loss and Bereavement Groups in our Communities
This day is for members of existing Bereavement Support groups, those who may be interested in setting up such a group, clergy, pastoral council members, teachers, catechists, and anyone with interest in the subject. It takes place on Saturday 21st June at St Bede’s, Popley Way, Basingstoke from 10.00am to 4.00pm with coffee from 9.30am – cost £10.00 per person to include a light lunch. Advance booking is essential. To book, please ring Eileen Stephenson on the number given above.
Full details of both of these Diocesan Events are on the posters in the porch. |
Easter Newsletter
The Easter Sunday newsletter will be printed on Wednesday 19th March. Any item for publication should be sent to the Parish Office by 12.00 noon on Tuesday 18th March. This also applies to Biddings for Holy Thursday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday and also for 30th March.
Carbon Fast for Lent
Cut the air miles. Don’t consume any food that you know has been imported by plane (apart from Fairtrade products). |
THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
In the gospel various people believe Jesus could have performed a miracle to heal Lazarus and spare him from death. They are deeply agitated when Jesus does not arrive until after Lazarus is dead and buried. What could Jesus do for the dead? Believing that Jesus could perform miracles did not prepare them for the astonishing revelation that he had power over death itself. Even as amazing as the raising of Lazarus is, the full extent of Jesus’ power over death would be revealed only in his resurrection and in ours.
From Living Liturgy
Pastoral Area Lenten Reconciliation Service
this weekend
Sunday 9th March:
St Margaret Mary, Park Gate: 3.00pm |
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.
Calling the Youth of the Parish
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady to Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes. If you are aged 17 years plus and would like to volunteer as a helper during the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 22nd to 29th August 2008 please speak to Fr Joe for further information. Helpers are required for duties ranging from pushing wheelchairs, assisting in the Accueil, to serving meals. It is a marvellous experience and opportunity for young people to be in such an uplifting place and a privilege to care for the sick pilgrims. This special pilgrimage is under the leadership of Bishop Declan Lang, Bishop of Clifton.
Lent Breakfasts
Welcome to the Lenten Breakfasts, served every Thursday morning during Lent in the Sacred Heart Hall following the 7.00am Mass. All proceeds to the Parish Lenten Appeal supporting Adopt Sri Lanka with focus on the construction of a new classroom building at Nidangala Primary School, Kamburugamuwa, Sri Lanka.
Lent Lunches
The Churches Together in Portchester Ecumenical Lent Lunches and Shoppers’ Services are held at Portchester Methodist Church in Castle Street beginning with a Service at 12.00 noon followed by the lunch at 12.30pm. All proceeds are shared between CAFOD and Christian Aid.
Lenten Discussion Groups
The Fareham ecumenical Lenten Discussion Groups are held weekly during Lent. 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. Please speak to Deacon Langford for full details of dates etc.
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
Fridays at 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Church and Sundays at 4.30pm in Our Lady of Walsingham Church.
Good Friday:
Children’s Stations of the Cross
11.00am at St Philip Howard Church
Malayalam Stations of the Cross
6.30pm at Our Lady of Walsingham Church
Stations of the Cross
7.30pm at Sacred Heart Church |
St Jude's
Catholic Primary School
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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5th Sunday of Lent
08/09 March 2008
The
Year of St Matthew
Year A
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 Palm Sunday
Next Sunday is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week.
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.
Malayalam All Night Vigil
There will be an All Night Vigil at Our Lady of Walsingham Church from 7.00pm on Monday 17th March to 6.00am on Tuesday 18th March.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
 “Could you not spend one hour with Me?” – Jesus asked His Apostles. Can we not take even a little time from our busy lives to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament? Contact: Lily Peach 07833 911370 for Sacred Heart Church or Veronica Reeves on 023 9237 2864 for Our Lady of Walsingham Church.
Understanding CAFOD
CAFOD Portsmouth will be holding a special session for supporters in the Solent Pastoral Area on Saturday 10th May 2008 from 10.30am to 3.30pm in St Philip Howard Church Hall. The day is for anyone who is interested in getting to know CAFOD or anyone who would like an update on CAFOD’s work. Lunch is included. Please ring Laura or Lynda on 01252 329385 or email to book a place on the day.
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.
Volunteer Vacancies
The Mary Rose Trust are looking for committed volunteers to assist Museum staff in the day to day running of the museum.
The Speech and Language Department at St Mary’s Hospital, Portsmouth are seeking conversation partners to work with people suffering from aphasia – speech and language difficulties following strokes and similar problems. Training will be given. If you are able to help with either of these vacancies, please contact the Volunteer Centre on 023 9258 8347 or 023 9258 3836 – Monday and Friday between 10.00am and 1.30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Saturday Night Special
If you are aged between 11 and 17 years, go along to Fareham Leisure Centre on 15th March at 7.30pm for the next Saturday Night Special. - price £3.50.
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Rota
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion at Sacred Heart Church and St Philip Howard Church are asked to collect the new rota from the back of the church.
Triduum
20th March Holy Thursday
Mass 7.30pm – Sacred Heart
21st March Good Friday
3.00pm – Solemn Liturgy – Sacred Heart
22nd March Holy Saturday
7.00pm – Easter Vigil – Sacred Heart
23rd March – Easter Sunday
8.00am Mass – Our Lady of Walsingham
9.00am Mass – Sacred Heart
11.00am Mass – St Philip Howard
5.00pm Malayalam Mass – Our Lady of Walsingham
6.00pm Mass – St Philip Howard |
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1708.30
Lent Appeal - £2274.95 (to date)
Clergy Assistance Fund £412.51
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
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