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Easter Vigil
The Easter Vigil takes place at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday 22nd March at 7.00pm. It is the high point of the Church’s year because it is the central proclamation and celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, with baptism at its heart. Please come and support Barbara and Paul who are to be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church.
Party after the Easter Vigil
Following the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday 22nd March there will be a party to welcome Barbara and Paul into the Church.
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.
Father Joe
Archbishop Kevin McDonald
We have heard that Archbishop Kevin is to have a heart bypass operation in the next few days. Please remember him in your prayers.
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.
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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.
The Carbon Fast
Fit aluminium foil behind your radiator – allowing you to turn the radiator down and save £10.00 per year per radiator.
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THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
At Jesus’ crucifixion, bystanders taunted him, “save yourself, if you are the Son of God.” Jesus reveals on the cross that as the Son of God he would not save himself, for he had already “emptied himself” by becoming human and would remain human, even unto death. Indeed, Jesus embraced death and, in that embrace, over came death. Jesus, fully human and fully divine, laid aside his divine glory and his human life so that we might be saved. We, too, must lay aside our self-seeking if we are to receive his self-giving.
From Living Liturgy
Lenten Appeal Ladder
Sincere thanks and gratitude to the children of St Jude’s School and to Sharon Roberts, Sheelagh Pickard, Emma Connolly and Agnes Slattery for designing and creating four splendid Lenten Appeal Ladders. The ladders are on display in our three churches and school, each indicating week by week the amount of money being raised for the ‘Build a Classroom’ in Sri Lanka project.
To date, £3,347.65 has been raised. The pupils of St Jude’s School are participating with enthusiasm to help raise funds for the children of Nidangala School, Sri Lanka. Each class has decided to raise money in their own way, but whatever they achieve I am so grateful, as these young people are fine examples of good stewards, using their gifts and talents to help those in need. Thank you. |
Fund Raising Events for the Lent Appeal
There will be a chocolate tombola stall and a cake stall following all Sunday Masses this weekend.
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.
20th March Holy Thursday
Mass 7.30pm – Sacred Heart
21st March Good Friday -
Fast and Abstinence
Fareham Churches Walk of Witness
10.00am from the Leisure Centre Car Park
Children’s Stations of the Cross
11.00am at St Philip Howard Church.
3.00pm – Solemn Liturgy – Sacred Heart
Malayalam Stations of the Cross
6.30pm at Our Lady of Walsingham Church
Stations of the Cross
7.30pm at Sacred Heart Church
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 (followed by Easter Egg Hunt)
5.00pm Malayalam Mass – Our Lady of Walsingham
6.00pm Mass – St Philip Howard |
Ron Lewis, RIP
Anne and the family would like to express our sincere gratitude for the love, care and concern received from Father Joe and the people of the Parish during our very sad and difficult time. We have received so many messages of comfort, beautiful sympathy cards and offers of Masses for Ron. Your prayers are greatly valued. The spiritual support and sentiments have been overwhelming. We truly appreciate them. Each of you will be remembered in our prayers, as we thank God for such a supportive Parish community.
St Jude's
Catholic Primary School
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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
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Palm Sunday
15/16 March 2008
The
Year of St Matthew
Year A
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 Palm Sunday
This 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.
A Vigil for Peace
The Parish Ecology Group has organised a Vigil for Peace from after 9.30am Mass on Wednesday 19th March all day until 7.00pm. This will be followed by a Service for Peace at 7.30pm followed by silent prayer and readings through the night until 7.00am. All welcome.
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.
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.
The Rainbow Centre
The Rainbow Centre in Fareham helps children with cerebral palsy learn to overcome their difficulties using conductive education. Can you provide administrative or clerical support to the Centre’s office staff?
Help in Bereavement – Volunteer Visitors
Help in Bereavement provides a visiting service available to all bereaved persons residing in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant and neighbouring areas. They offer support and friendship to those in distress because of bereavement. They need volunteers who have an ability to listen, keep confidences and empathise with those who are grieving. Their next training 12 week training session is due to start in September.
If you are able to help with any 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.
Fareham and Gosport Gang Show
Ferneham Hall is the venue for over 100 members of Fareham and Gosport Scouts, Guides and Brownies for this year’s performance of the Gang Show. Times and dates: Wednesday 16th April evening at 7.30pm @ £8.00; Thursday 17th April matinee at 1.30pm @ £5.50 and evening at 7.30pm @ £9.00; Saturday 19th April matinee at 1.30pm @ £5.50 and evening at 7.43pm @ £10.00. Booking Office 023 9234 1494 or www.gosportgangshow.co.uk.
A show for all the family – NOT TO BE MISSED!
A Message from the Finance Committee
“It is our usual custom that the collection taken at the Easter Masses is our personal gift to Father Joe. Please be generous.”
Youth Club
The Youth Club does not meet on Easter Sunday but resumes as usual the next week.
Gift Aid Envelopes
Please collect your Gift Aid envelopes this weekend after Mass. If you fail to do so, it will cost the Parish around 50p per packer to send them in the post.
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1547.40
Lent Appeal - £3347.65 (to date)
Forthcoming Collection
Good Friday 21st March – Holy Places
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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