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 Harvest Celebration
The Mayor of Fareham invites you to join him in a Harvest Celebration taking place at The Podium in West Street, Fareham on Saturday 4th October at 11.00am, to thank God for all we have and to pray for peace.
Retiring Collection
There is a retiring collection this weekend for the Catholic Agency for Support of Evangelisation.
Christmas Quiz
Sunday 23rd November at Our Lady of Walsingham Church 12.30pm for 1.00pm to 4.00pm – American Lunch – bring a dish. Adults £2.50 under 12s 50p.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday –
I am the Saviour of all people, says the Lord. Whatever their troubles, I will answer their cry, and I will always be their Lord. Glory be … (Repeat Antiphon)
Tuesday – The Spirit of God is upon me; he has anointed me. He sent me to bring good news to the poor, and to heal the broken-hearted. Glory be … (Repeat Antiphon)
Wednesday - Hail, holy Mother! The child to whom you gave birth is the King of heaven and earth for ever. Glory be… (Repeat Antiphon)
Thursday – I am the Saviour of all people, says the Lord. Whatever their troubles, I will answer their cry, and I will always be their Lord. Glory be… (Repeat Antiphon)
Friday - The saints are happy in heaven because they followed Christ. They rejoice with him for ever because they shed their blood for love of him. Glory be… (Repeat Antiphon)
Saturday - The Spirit of God is upon me; he has anointed me. He sent me to bring good news to the poor, and to heal the broken-hearted. Glory be…(Repeat Antiphon) |
Oaklands Vacancy – Chaplain
Required as soon as possible, a suitably experienced person to be part time School Chaplain in this successful 11-18 mixed Catholic Comprehensive School. This is a key role, enabling the person appointed to work at the heart of the community, providing pastoral support and having a liaison role with staff and members of the clergy, with oversight of the community chapel and liturgical resources. Candidates must be practising Catholics. This is a part time post – 30 hours per week, term time only – salary £23056 - £25953 (pro-rata, depending on experience). An application pack is available from the Head, Mr M. Quinn M.A., B.Ed. (Hons), NPQH on 023 9224 8043.
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THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
If ever there was a parable that demonstrates the truth of the first reading, this is one – for God’s ways are surely above our ways!
Most of us have a strong sense of fairness, not only in the gospel’s terms of labour and wages but also in terms of the rules of sports or our judicial system. However, if God were to treat us fairly, giving us what we deserve, we would be poor indeed. Mercifully, God does not treat us fairly but with superabundant generosity.
From Living Liturgy
Blessing of Animals
A Service of blessing and intercession for animals takes place on Sunday 5th October at 3.30pm in St Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Middle Road, Park Gate. Tea, coffee and treats afterwards in the Paray Room. All welcome with your (well-behaved) pets! Further details from Margaret Harrington on 01329 843205.
Sacred Heart Choir CD
In July the choir recorded a CD which they have called “Prayer and Praise”. It has 15 pieces of choral music on it that they have sung during the last year and which formed the programme for their concert in France. It was mainly recorded in St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth by kind permission of Canon David Hopgood and will be available for purchase this weekend. The aim is to raise funds for future music in the parish and to contribute towards the costs of redecorating the Sacred Heart Church. The CD is priced at a very reasonable £5.00 so why not treat yourself!
Leukaemia Busters
Fantastic Fun in the New Forest – Sunday 19th October 2008 near Fritham, Lyndhurst. Sponsored Walk, Run or Cycle – four different routes. Free family activity pack. Ring 023 8063 6609.
Date for your Diary
Parish Christmas Dinner
13th December 2008
at St Jude’s School.
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Our Lady of Walsingham
Mass on Wednesday of this week will be at Our Lady of Walsingham Church at 9.30am to celebrate the patronal feast. Friday Mass will be at Sacred Heart Church.
Douai Abbey
Details of retreats and courses at Douai Abbey are on the notice board.
Catholic Bible School
Application forms and details of Autumn courses at the Catholic Bible School in Nutbourne, near Chichester, are also on the notice board.
www.catholic-bible-school.org
The Call
Mary received her vocation from the lips of an angel. The angel does not enter our room visibly, but the Lord has a plan for each of us, he calls each one of us by name. Our task is to learn how to listen, to perceive his call and to be courageous and faithful in following him and, when all is said and done, to be found trustworthy servants who have used well the gifts given us.
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St Jude's
Catholic Primary School
Newsletter here
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.
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20/21 September 2008
25th Sunday of the Year
The
Year of St Matthew
Year A
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Parish Office
 The Parish Office is now located at 41 Portland Street, Fareham and is open between the hours of 9.00am and 12.00 noon and 1.00pm and 3.00pm Monday to Friday. The entrance is in Portland Street, not Hartlands Road and there is a sign saying “Parish Office”.
St Vincent de Paul
This year the St Vincent de Paul Society is celebrating its 175th anniversary internationally. The Society in England and Wales has 10,000 members who, last year, made over 600,000 visits to those in need. September is SVP Awareness Month and the theme this year is “Who is my neighbour?” Finding, loving and serving God in our neighbour is fundamental to the Society’s work. The SVP is always in need of new members to carry out this work so if you would like to find out more, please contact Mary Cadogan on 01329 235987 or SVP National Office on 0207 407 4644 or email
Parish Bazaar
This will take place on Saturday 22nd November. Please start looking out your unwanted gifts.
Solemn High Mass
Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite at St John’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, Sunday 5th October at 3.30pm.
Holy Land Pilgrimage
Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November 2009 (Autumn Half Term) led by Father John from Park Gate and Father Joe from Fareham and Portchester. Price £1,185 based on sharing a twin room. Brochures and booking forms are available from our Parish Office.
Oaklands Catholic School
Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Waterlooville are holding their Annual Open Evening on Thursday 25th September 2008 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.All parents are invited to come and visit the school. Prospective parents are especially welcome. The Governors are now considering applications for 11+ entry in September 2009. Please contact Mrs Linda White, Admission Secretary immediately. Closing date for 2009 Applications is 24th October 2008.
St George’s Catholic School, Southampton
Open Evening on 22nd September from 6.00pm to 9.00pm with a presentation by the Head at 7.00pm. Prospective parents are welcome to speak to pupils and staff.
St Edmund’s Catholic School, Portsmouth
Open Evening on Wednesday 24th September from 6.30pm to 9.00pm with an address by the Headteacher at 6.40pm. Staff will be available to answer your questions.
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1613.72
Racial Justice - £406.29
Forthcoming Collections
21st September – CASE
4th October - CAFOD
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
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