Parish Diary Meeting
Sacramental programme co-ordinators and parish group leaders are reminded that the annual Parish Diary Meeting is on Wednesday 25th June at 7.30pm in the Sacred Heart Hall. Please ensure that draft copies of your respective programmes listing dates, times and requested venues for the period September 2008 to August 2009 are sent to the Parish Office by Monday 8th June so that a comprehensive timetable might be drawn up for consideration at our meeting.

THE UNION

Thought for the Week
On any sunny summer day on a beach, one can usually find small children with buckets and spades building sand castles. The children tend to build too close to the water, probably because the sand is wet there and easier to pack down and form. Invariably, a large wave will come along and wash the castle away. Undaunted, the little ones just begin again, still too close, and the efforts wash away once more. In the gospel this Sunday, Jesus admonishes us to build on rock, not sand. Rain, floods, wind might buffet a house built on rock but it will stand. If rain or waves buffet a house built on sand, away it goes. Jesus’ words are too important to risk being washed away; what is at stake is entering ‘the kingdom of heaven.’ What is the rock upon which we must build? The gospel answers twofold: listening to the words of Jesus and doing the will of God. Discipleship comes down to this: to live by Jesus’ words or not. There is no other choice. The consequences of this fundamental choice are clear: safety from the storm or ruin. We are to build our lives on the solid foundation (rock) of an obedient relationship to God and to Christ.
From Living Liturgy

Dorothy Campkin RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Dorothy Campkin who died recently. Dorothy’s Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday 10th June at 11.30am at the Sacred Heart Church. Please remember Dorothy’s family and friends in your prayers.

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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
online form.

9th Sunday of the Year 31 May/01 June 2008 The Year of St Matthew Year A

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

Finance
Offertory Collection - £1624.00
Medical Mission Sisters Appeal - £3902.00

Forthcoming Collections
8th June - SVP
29th June – Peter’s Pence

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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