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 Thanks for Joining in Our 40th Wedding Anniversary Celebrations
“Jane and Carry thank, Father Joe, Deacon Langford, all our family and friends for the blessing, prayers, also the good wishes and gifts received. God Bless,” Jane and Carry.
Messages from Adopt Sri Lanka
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“Father Joe, your Parish has done it again! I thank you again from the bottom of my heart for your tireless work on Adopt Sri Lanka’s behalf, such a driving force that motivates your Parish.
The amount raised for Nidangala School is incredible, please pass on our gratitude to all. Over the past three years your donations have made a huge difference to the lives of the children on the south coast of Sri Lanka in a way that we could never have expected. The work we do is only possible because of such generosity that is demonstrated by the kind and selfless spirit the Parish of Fareham and Portchester have shown in abundance. Thank you to everyone and God bless you all.”
Sharron Ward – Adopt Sri Lanka.
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“What a fabulous effort! A huge thank you from everyone at Nidangala School. It looks like a lot of hard work and energy was put into the fundraising activities. Once the contractor has completed the plans for the new structure, I shall forward a copy of these plans. Once work commences I will send regular update reports, highlighting events such as the foundation laying ceremony and the different stages as the classroom grows. I am sure these updates will be of great interest to the students of St Jude’s School.
Please accept our sincere and most grateful thanks to everyone involved.”
Bec Lyons – General Manager, Adopt Sri Lanka.
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. Booking is essential. |
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.
Father Joe
Last Night of the Portchester Proms
Saturday 5th July at 8.00pm in Portchester Castle. The Portchester Proms is now in its twelfth year and is firmly established as one of the top events of the summer. Set in the majestic setting of one of the UK’s finest castles, the evening is packed full of musical highlights performed by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Bring a picnic and enjoy socialising with friends and family before the concert and then settle back to enjoy a feast of some of the finest music ever written. A spectacular fireworks display will round off the celebrations. Tickets: £19.00 before 6th June; £21.00 from 6th June to 4th July and £24.00 on the day. Groups of 15+ receive £1.00 off the current advance price – children aged 4 to 16 years £12.00 only available at the venue on the day; children under 4 years are free. Students: £12.00 available in person from the box office or at the venue on the day with valid form of student ID: disabled patrons – no discount but one companion is entitled to £12.00 concession ticket. If you plan to attend, could you please notify Joan in the Parish Office as we may be able to obtain discount prices if sufficient people are interested.
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THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
Jesus speaks of his “Father’s House”, “dwelling places,” and “preparing a place.” At first we, like the disciples, might think of this as a physical location, a destination we could find if we knew “the way.” Jesus, however, leads us to a deeper understanding when he reveals where he and the Father dwell: within one another. The way to this dwelling place is Jesus who leads us into the heart of God.
From Living Liturgy
Beryl King RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Beryl King who died recently. Please also remember Anthony and all Beryl’s family and friends. Beryl’s Funeral Mass takes place on Tuesday 29th April at 9.30am at Sacred Heart Church. The body will be received into the church on Monday 28th April at 4.00pm.
An Evening with Mark Hoban MP
Mark Hoban, MP for Fareham, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Parish Ecology Group (PEG) on Friday 25th April. The meeting will start at 7.30pm in the Sacred Heart Hall. If you have specific questions for Mark, please email Esme or leave a message in the Parish Office.
Enrich your Marriage
When someone buys a new car they usually want to look after it. The manufacturer recommends that they check the battery, tyres and oil and get it serviced on a regular basis. Relationships also need to have a check-up from time to time. A Marriage Encounter Weekend gives married couples time to look at their relationship. It is not for couples with serious problems. It is an enrichment experience. The weekend is spent listening to a series of presentations on various aspects of relationship, including the Catholic Church’s vision for Marriage. After each presentation some time is spent as a couple, reflecting on what has been heard. Apart from mealtimes and the concluding Mass, the weekend is spent together as a couple. It is a private weekend with no group discussions. The next weekend which is convenient for travel is at West Wickham, Kent on 20th to 22nd June.
Engaged Couples
An Engaged Encounter Weekend is similar to a Marriage Encounter Weekend, with the emphasis on communication and relationship building. It is recommended that couples attend a weekend well in advance, ideally at least six months before their wedding day, to allow any uncertainties to be explored properly. A non-residential weekend is to be held near Chichester from 31st May to 1st June. Accommodation can be arranged if required. For further details please contact Chris and Mary Farrall on 01962 620289 or visit the website www.wwme.org.uk through which you can also arrange a booking.
No charge is made for the Weekends, but married couples are asked to make a donation of £10.00 for a Marriage Encounter Weekend and engaged couples pay a booking deposit of £25.00. Later, on both weekends, couples are asked to make a donation towards the Movement’s costs. |
Free to good home!
An upright piano 110 years old – please contact Ian Rowsell on 01329 282135 or 07870 616926 if you are interested.
Reflections on the Creed
Fr John Humphreys and Lee and Stubbington Parish Pastoral Council invite you to six inspiring video sessions on the Creed. If you can attend any of the sessions please complete a yellow slip. The slips will be collected after 28th April. Full details are on the notice board. If you require any further information, please ring Fr John on 01329 663435.
Day of Reflection for RCIA Teams
“Walking Alongside” – a day of reflection for RCIA Co-ordinators and teams and anyone interested in accompanying people preparing to be received into the Church. This takes place on Saturday 12th July 10.00am for 10.30am to 3.30pm at Wisdom House, Romsey, Hampshire SO1 8EL. Time to share memories of the Journey to Easter 2008; time for reflection; time to celebrate; time to look ahead. Please bring food to share – suggested donation £10.00 per person. To book, please contact Eileen Stephenson at Park Place on 01329 835583.
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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
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5th Sunday of Easter
19/20 April 2008
The
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Father Mathias
 Please pray for Father Mathias, who is a priest in Ephesus, Turkey, where the House of Our Lady is located. There is a meeting on the 6th May regarding the House and Father Mathias has asked for prayers for this and also for him.
School Volunteers
Would you like to bring CAFOD’s work to young people in your local area? CAFOD Portsmouth are currently looking for volunteers to visit local Catholic Schools to thank young people for their support and talk to them about the divisions in the world, their causes and how they as young Christians can respond. School volunteers will be required to fill out an application form, provide references and undergo a CRB check. There is also a two day training course, the first day of which is on 30th April in London. All reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed. If you can communicate effectively with young people please ring Lynda Mussell on 01252 329385 or email
PEG May Meeting
It is hoped to show the Christian Ecology Link DVD of ‘The Storm of Hope’ on 30th May at 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Hall. It is subtitled ‘A journey into practical discipleship for the 21st century.’ Christian Ecology Link are hoping to receive some useful feedback so please come and let us know what you think.
Saturday Night Special
The next Saturday Night Special is on 26th April at Fareham Leisure Centre.
Four Talks on Rene Girard
These four talks will attempt to present the major contribution that Girard is making to a new understanding of violence, religion and history. He believes that central themes run through Greek, Hebrew and Christian writings. All talks will be given at Park Place Pastoral Centre and are on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm beginning on Wednesday 30th April 2008. Full details are on the notice board.
Ravenswood Shop at Knowle
We urgently need more people to assist us so that we can continue providing this service to patients and staff. The shop is only open between 10am and 12 mid-day, Monday to Friday. Even if you can only give a few hours now and then, it would be a great help. Contact Pat Chrystal on 01329 282126.
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
Date for your Diary: Saturday 10th May – Day of Reflection for Extraordinary Ministers of Communion from 10.00am to 3.00pm at St John’s Cathedral.
Mass this week
Please note that Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Monday at 9.30am as usual but from Tuesday to Friday inclusive there will be Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion instead of Mass. Please see the back page of this newsletter for times of Mass at Stubbington and Lee-on-the Solent.
Christian Aid Week
Christian Aid Week runs from 11th to 16th May. Anyone able to help with the collection in Fareham is asked to contact Alison Ivison on 01329 230049. If you are able to help with the count on 17th May, please also let Alison know.
Book of Remembrance
If anyone would care to send their own prayer card, religious picture, poem etc. to be added to the Book of Remembrance (November), please place it into an envelope not folded and leave it in the Parish Office for collection. Closing date: end of June. Please note, no item sent in can be returned. Please mark your envelopes – ‘Garden of Remembrance’.
Catholic Bible School -
Thought For the Week
It is one thing to see the land of peace and another thing to walk the road that leads to it. |
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1599.79
Clergy Training Fund - £679.26
Forthcoming Collections
3rd May – World Communications
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
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