Parish Database 2008
This weekend you will be given a form to complete in order that we might create a new database. We have to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 so it is essential that we have ‘informed consent’ from all whose data is held. When you have completed the form, and signed it, please return it to the Parish Office.

Thanks from Terry Phillips……
“May I please thank Father Joe, Kevin Field and all who organised and shared my 60th birthday celebration after Mass on the 8th June. It was a great occasion and I really enjoyed it – once I had got over the shock! Thanks, in particular, go to Theresa for initiating and brilliantly executing (with able assistance from many others) such an act of subterfuge. I really appreciate the cards and good wishes. I shall always remember when the choir and congregation, with organ accompaniment, sang ‘Happy Birthday to You’. Many thanks again.” Terry Phillips

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.

Exchange Wanted
A 15 year old French boy is looking for an exchange, preferable to come to England this summer. He is based in Brittany, loves sport and music and is from a Catholic family of 7 children from 18 years to 1 year. Please contact Rebecca on 023 9238 1802 if you are interested.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Please note there will be no Adoration on Friday 11th July between 7-8pm as there will be an organ lesson taking place in the Sacred Heart church.

Garden Open for the British Red Cross
Chris and Frankie Lane are opening their garden in aid of the British Red Cross on Saturday and Sunday 12th and 13th July from 2.00pm to 6.00pm. Both the front and back gardens have won silver medals in the Fareham in Bloom competition in recent years. Home-made cakes and tea/coffee will be served and plants will be on sale. The garden is at 50 Hill Park Road, Fareham. An entrance fee of £1.50 is charged and accompanied children are free.

Creative Journaling Retreat – Park Place
This retreat weekend takes place from 25th to 27th July. Residents Friday from 4.30pm to Sunday after lunch: Cost £105.00 full board. Non residents Friday 7.30pm to 9.00pm; Saturday 10.00am to 6.00pm; Sunday 10.00am to 1.00pm: Cost £30.00, tea and coffee provided but bring a packed lunch on Saturday; £40.00 with lunch on Saturday; £52.00 with lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Please ring Park Place Pastoral Centre on 01329 833043 to book.

THE UNION

Thought for the Week
In this gospel, Jesus pours out his “meek and humble” heart in love both for the Father and for his disciples. He praises God for graciously willing ‘little ones’ to be the recipients of revelation. He calls disciples to himself that he might offer them deserved rest from their burdens. When we experience discipleship as hard, difficult and challenging – as it is – we can find comfort and solace in the tender Christ who lightens our burdens.
From Living Liturgy

Harbour Cancer Support Centre
Some of you will have seen the leaflets, cardboard collection boxes and desk calendars in each of our churches about the Harbour Cancer Support Centre. It aims to provide cancer patients, their families, carers and friends with both emotional and practical support. This means helping people with cancer to live their lives as normally as possible, promoting independence and quality of life, whilst also providing the required support to anyone whose life has been affected by cancer. Since being diagnosed with cancer, Fr Peter Sprague has been going to the Centre and has found the support and counselling offered very beneficial. Working across South East Hampshire, the Centre, which is located above the bus station in Gosport, offers a warm, relaxing environment.

The Harbour Cancer Support Centre is a registered charity, number 1102055, so relies on the support of businesses and individuals in order to continue offering such a comprehensive range of services. Donations of time or money are always welcome, and the team are happy to offer help and support to anyone considering organising an event on their behalf. For more information, visit www.harbourcancer.org.uk.

Day for Life 2008
Day for Life 2008 will focus on mental health. There will be a retiring collection after Mass this weekend, the proceeds of which will go to the Linacre Centre for Healthcare Ethics and other life-related activities supported by the Church.

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.

LA Fitness ‘Get Healthy Talks’ UK Tour
‘Get Healthy Talks’ are run by LA Fitness professionals and last approximately 30 minutes and are designed to encourage people to think about the benefits that exercise has on their health. There is no cost involved and each attendee will receive a free day pass to enjoy the benefits of their local Health Club at their leisure. If you are a member of a club, group or society and would like them to come to one of your events, meetings or coffee mornings please call Alison Young on 01727 831086.

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’.

Pilgrimage from Portchester to Southwick
The pilgrimage from Portchester to Southwick following in the footsteps of the Augustinian Canons who left Portchester in the 12th century, takes place on Sunday 27th July. If you need details or plan to take part, please ring Penny at St Mary’s Church Portchester Parish Office on 023 9232 1380 as the people at Southwick need to know how many hungry and thirsty pilgrims to cater for.

Walking Alongside – RCIA Day of Reflection
This Day for RCIA Co-ordinators and Teams and anyone interested, takes place on Saturday 12th July from 10.00am to 3.30pm at Wisdom House, Romsey, Hants. Bring food to share. To book ring 01794 830206. Details are on the poster in the church porch.

WYD 2008
This being the last Sunday before his departure to Australia, I am sure you will pray for Niall Tuttiett as he travels this Tuesday, 8th July, to the World Youth Day 2008. Niall will travel first to Melbourne, before moving on to Sydney for the main event. He returns on 24th July and will speak at Mass on his return.

St Jude's Catholic Primary School
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Welcome
A warm welcome to all visitors to Fareham and Portchester and welcome, also, to those who are newcomers to our parish. 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.

14th Sunday of the Year 5/6 July 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

Retiring Collection for Day for Life 2008

Congratulations
We offer our congratulations to Gareth Hughes as he receives the Sacrament of Confirmation this weekend at Our Lady of Walsingham Church.

Vacancy at The Well, West Street, Fareham
A Saturday Catering Assistant is required at this Christian Ecumenical coffee shop, Christian bookshop and outlet for Traidcraft products. An enthusiastic person is sought to help in the busy coffee shop on a Saturday. The job will involve taking customer orders, helping with food and drink preparation, taking cash and clearing tables. No experience is necessary The hours will be from 11.00am to 4.00pm, including breaks, working every Saturday, but with four days holiday a year. The rates of pay depend on age and go up to £5.73 per hour. If you are interested, please write with a CV by Friday 18th July 2008 to: June Haye, General Manager, The Well, 116-118 West Street, Fareham, Hants. PO16 0EP. If you would like more information, please ring June on 01329 318731.

Pauline Jubilee Year
Pope Benedict says that the Pauline Jubilee Year, inaugurated recently, will be an invitation to every Christian to be a missionary of the Gospel.

Malayalam Mass
The next Malayalam Mass takes place at Our Lady of Walsingham Church this Sunday 6th July beginning at 5.00pm.

A Day with Mary
Saturday 12th July at St Michael’s Abbey, Farnborough, Hants – 10.00am Procession, Angelus, Crowning, Sung Litany of Loreto, Five Joyful Mysteries; 11.15am Mass of Our Lady; 12.30pm lunch break – bring a packed lunch; 1.45pm Exposition and outdoor procession of the Blessed Sacrament; Sermon on Our Lady by a Benedictine Monk, Five Luminous Mysteries, silent Adoration; 4.00pm Tea; 4.45pm Sermon on Our Lady by a Benedictine Monk, Five Glorious Mysteries; Act of Consecration, Benediction, Blessing of St Benedict Medals, Enrolments in the Brown Scapular and Miraculous Medal. During the day: Confession and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

Finance
Offertory Collection - £1555.35
Peter’s Pence - £382.62

Forthcoming Collections
6th July – Day for Life
12th July – Apostleship of the Sea

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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