First Holy Communion
Please pray for all those children who received First Holy Communion this weekend.

APF Mill Hill
The Annual Mission Mass for 2008 takes place on Wednesday 16th July at St John’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth on Wednesday 16th July at 7.30pm. This will be offered for all members by Father Frank Thompson MHM and will be followed by a short film – Kusatsu Japan – and tea and biscuits. All are welcome.

St Anne’s Catholic School, Carlton Road Southampton
St Anne’s Catholic School Admissions Information Evening for entrance to Year 7 in September 2009, will be held on Tuesday 24th June 2008 at 6.30pm. Parents with daughters in Year 5 considering applying for admission to St Anne’s are invited to the Information Evening in the School Hall. Parking: Bedford Place public car park.

Mary of Nazareth
A musical about Our Lady and her ongoing role, entitled “Mary of Nazareth: A Story that Continues”, will premiere in Rome on 17th June.

St George Catholic Voluntary Aided College
In September, St George’s, Southampton celebrates its Fiftieth Anniversary. Bishop Crispian has kindly agreed to visit the college on 9th September where he will celebrate Mass with the pupils. St George’s are also holding a Summer Fete on Saturday 21st June from noon until 3.00pm and all are welcome.

THE UNION

Thought for the Week
In the gospel, Jesus looks upon the “troubled and abandoned” crowd and is moved with pity. Jesus’ deep compassion is manifested in his immediate response – he “summons the twelve disciples” and sends them as ministers of his compassion, authorised to preach and heal in his name. Jesus still calls and still sends. We are summoned to the abundant harvest as his labourers. We, too, are authorised to continue his work, which is, at root, a ministry of compassion.

Compassion derives from two Latin words that mean to suffer with. Living the paschal mystery means that we are willing to suffer with the lost and strayed of God’s house so that they might rise to new life. The troubled and abandoned are all around us; we need simply open our eyes, reach out, and “suffer with” them. In this is healing and strength – for both the “lost sheep” as well as for the faithful disciple.
From Living Liturgy

Thanks from Pat Kemp
“Dear Friends, I would like to thank you all for helping me celebrate my Special Birthday recently. I truly had a wonderful weekend. Having all my family and friends around me was the most precious gift I could have dreamed of. I had so many Mass cards, bouquets of flowers, chocolates, wine and gifts it was overwhelming. I am truly blessed. Once again, thank you all. God bless.” Pat Kemp.

Message from Deacon Langford Vincent
“Margaret and Langford Vincent thank you all for your prayers, cards, best wishes and love concerning Langford’s stay in hospital. We appreciate it very much and are really blessed to be part of this lovely community. Langford is back home now but his full recovery demands that he will be out of circulation for some time (not too long, we hope). God bless you all.”

Retreat Day
On Saturday 5th July from 10.00am to 3.00pm a Retreat Day has been organised by Gosport Parish and is open to the Pastoral Area. Centering Prayer and Contemplation in Today’s World – will be led by Fr David Adams at Park Place Pastoral Centre. Donation of £9.00 – bring your own lunch. Contact Doug at Gosport Parish Office on 023 9258 0119.

Medjugorje Day of Prayer
A day of prayer on Saturday 12th July for anyone interested in the apparitions that have been taking place in this small Bosnian village for the past 25 years, will be led by Fr John Edwards SJ, 9.30am to 5.00pm. Talks, rosary, Mass, Confessions – cost £11.00. Venue - Heath Lodge, Trampers Lane, North Boarhunt, PO17 6DH. Pre-booking is essential. Call Yvette or Larry on 01329 832781 for further information or to book.

Confirmation
This year’s Confirmation Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, Stubbington on Thursday 19th June at 7.00pm. Please pray for all those who will be receiving this Sacrament.

Holocaust Survivors to visit Pope Benedict
A group of Jewish Holocaust survivors are to visit Benedict XVI. They want to personally thank the Pope for the Church's intervention in saving their lives during the war.

Parish Secretary Required for City Centre Parish, Southampton
Applications are invited from self-motivated, suitably qualified persons for this full-time position – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm in the Parish Office.

This post is to facilitate the smooth day-to-day working of this busy City Centre Parish, to give assistance to the Parish clergy and to those in the Parish having pastoral or group responsibilities. It requires computer literacy, good communication and interpersonal skills. For application form and job description, please phone 023 8033 3589. Closing date: Tuesday 24th June. Salary: in the range of £17,000 to £20,000 according to ability and experience.

Race Night and BBQ
15th Fareham Scouts invite you to a Race Night and BBQ (food provided) on 28th June 2008. The event will be held at St Jude’s School commencing at 6.30pm. Ticket prices are – Adults £3.50; Children £2.50, Family ticket £10.00. They will be on sale after Mass closer to the date or contact Mark Moorhen on 01329 318451.

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
online form.

11th Sunday of the Year 14/15 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

Could you be a Magistrate?
People with common sense and personal integrity and knowledge of the local community are needed to deal with most criminal cases in local magistrates’ courts. You need to be between 27 and 65 years of age and be able to listen to all sides of an argument and contribute to fair and reasonable decisions. You don’t have to have academic or formal qualifications or previous knowledge of the law. There will always be someone on the “bench” who has been trained to guide less experienced people through its business. The time commitment is a minimum of 26 half days each year and you do have to be available for full day sittings. A rota is worked out in advance. If you want to find out more please either chat to Nicky Stavely on 023 9258 8347 or Val Gordon on 023 9249 2024.

Free to good home!!!
Upright piano – needs tuning and collecting. Call Steve or Janet on 023 9252 0833.

Race Night and BBQ
15th Fareham Scouts invite you to a Race Night and BBQ (food provided) on 28th June 2008. The event will be held at St Jude’s School commencing at 6.30pm. Ticket prices are – Adults £3.50; Children £2.50, Family ticket £10.00. They will be on sale after Mass closer to the date or contact Mark Moorhen on 01329 318451.

The Rowans Hospice, Purbrook – helping people with cancer
If you are caring, empathetic and calm and can turn your hand to one of the many tasks that need doing to keep the Rowans the tranquil, comfortable and inspirational place it is, please consider ringing to find out more from their Volunteer Co-ordinator, Pauline Wallace on 023 9223 8538. She is always looking for drivers to use their own cars, volunteers to serve meals at weekends and people who enjoy tending a beautiful garden. Support and training are on offer but as the Rowans has to raise all its own income, it is only able to offer expenses to drivers.

Snowdon Challenge
Ruth Moorhen will be speaking after all Masses this weekend in aid of the Snowdon Challenge.

Help Stop Pro-Abortion Amendments Today
The government’s Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill has received initial approval in the House of Commons and MPs have rejected attempts to reduce the time limit for some abortions. Pro-abortion MPs may now try to use the Bill as a vehicle to widen the abortion law, enabling even more abortions to take place. You can support the campaign against this by simply delivering some leaflets door-to-door in your street or locality. To order leaflets (free of charge) please contact Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, telephone: 020 7091 7091, email or write to SPUC 3 Whitacre Mews, Stannary Street, London, SE11 4AB. Some leaflets are available in the church porch.

Samaritans
By volunteering to be a Samaritan, you can help to make a real difference to others and to yourself. Portsmouth Branch needs volunteers to help answer the cries for help they receive each year. Training is provided. To find out more call Nicky Stavely or the Portsmouth and East Hants branch of the Samaritans on 023 9269 1313

Finance
Offertory Collection - £1631.72
SVP - £338.60

Forthcoming Collections
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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