|
 Welcome to a New Member of the Parish Clergy
This week we welcome Deacon Pat Madden who will be taking up his post and in the next few weeks getting to know the parish and will no doubt be looking forward to meeting all of you.
Jumping Jacks Nursery
Bishop Crispian will officially open Jumping Jack’s Nursery at St Jude’s School on Tuesday of this week, 30th September at 11.00am. Jumping Jack’s is a separate nursery unit operating within the Christian ethos of St Jude’s Catholic School. It provides wrap around care for children aged 2 – 4 years and gives access to the Early Years Foundation Curriculum. For further inquiries contact Morag Parkins on 01329 235131..
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. For further details please ring Rebecca on 023 9238 1802.
First Friday 3rd October
First Friday Mass 9.30am, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Holy Hour and Rosary at Our Lady of Walsingham Church. Ring Rebecca on the above number for further details.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday –
Bless the Lord, all you his angels, mighty in power, you obey his word and heed the sound of his voice. Glory be … (Repeat Antiphon)
Tuesday – The book of the law must be ever on your lips; reflect on it night and day. Observe and do all that it commands: then you will direct your life with understanding. Glory be … (Repeat Antiphon)
Wednesday - The Lord nurtured and taught her; he guarded her as the apple of his eye. As the eagle spreads its wings to carry its young, he bore her on his shoulders. The Lord alone was her leader. Glory be… (Repeat Antiphon)
Thursday – Bless the Lord, all you angels of the Lord. Sing his glory and praise for ever. Glory be… (Repeat Antiphon)
Friday - O Lord, you had just cause to judge men as you did: because we sinned against you and disobeyed your will. But now show us your greatness of heart, and treat us with your unbounded kindness. Glory be… (Repeat Antiphon)
Saturday - Extraordinary Rite Mass. |
Autumn Fast Day
Friday of this week is Autumn Fast Day. Please take a CAFOD Fast envelope and return it for collection next weekend.
Newsletter
If anyone would like a newsletter in large print, please notify Joan at the Parish Office. Items for publication in the newsletter should be received at the Parish Office by noon on Wednesdays. |
THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
Many of the narratives and parables have described the graciousness, generosity and mercy of God towards us. This Sunday highlights the importance of our response to God: whether we do God’s will or not is our choice.
Change is difficult for everyone – house, job, schools, marital status, etc. Even more difficult is change of self – values, beliefs, attitudes, behaviours. As difficult as change is, it defines Christian discipleship.
From Living Liturgy
Carolyn Stone RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Carolyn Stone, who died recently. Please also remember Michael and Carolyn’s family and friends in your prayers.
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!
Mass for the Sick/Healing Service
To be celebrated on Saturday 11th October at 3.00pm in St Philip Howard Church. Could Extraordinary Ministers of Communion make arrangements for transport of sick and elderly parishioners whom they visit, where appropriate. The Mass is also suitable for those who wish spiritual renewal. Tea will be provided in St Philip Howard Hall after the Service by the SVP. Should anyone wish transport, please make contact with Mary Cadogan on 01329 235987 or Anne Lamb on 01329 289721.
Date for your Diary
Parish Christmas Dinner
13th December 2008
at St Jude’s School. |
Vacancy at Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Teacher of Modern Languages (French) required for mid November 2008 or January 2009 for a temporary post, initially to cover maternity leave – a suitably qualified graduate to teach French to children of all abilities, mainly at KS3. An ability to teach ‘A’ Level would be an advantage but not essential. Please contact the Head, Mr M. Quinn M.A., B.E. (Hons), NPQH on 023 9224 8043 for further details and application pack.
Angels
These angels can fly because they are not regulated by the gravity of the earth’s material things but by the gravity of the Risen One’s love; and that we would be able to fly if we were to step outside material gravity and enter the new gravity of the love of the Risen One.
From When God Answers
Pope Benedict XVI |
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.
|
|
27/28 September 2008
26th Sunday of the Year
The
Year of St Matthew
Year A
|
 |
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
Extraordinary Rite Mass
Mass on Saturday of this week will be in the Extraordinary Rite, 10.30am in Sacred Heart Church
Leadership Celebration Evening
Deacon Langford Vincent, Kevin Tarling and Lily Peach will receive their certificates for a Leadership Course at a Service (Mass) at Immaculate Conception Church, Stubbington on Wednesday 8th October 2008 at 7.30pm Please pray for them and join them at their celebration. Bishop Crispian and about seven priests will concelebrate at the Mass.
NHS 60
A Service to celebrate 60 years of the National Health Service takes place at 3.00pm on Sunday 12th October at Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth.
Accommodation Required
A single practising Christian man, 32 years old, working in Whiteley is looking for a room in the Fareham area. Please telephone 07526 523305 or email
For Sale
Ladies Mitsubisha golf clubs and golf bag, in very good condition, ideal for a beginner. Donation to Adopt Sri Lanka. Contact Pauline Jackson or phone 01329 236275.
Thanks from Apostleship of the Sea
“It is with deep sincerity that I write on behalf of the many thousands of seafarers we serve to thank you and your congregation for your generous contribution to the Sea Sunday Appeal for the work of AoS…….Thanks to your parish donations and prayers, AoS can sustain and continue to expand its ministry of welcoming seafarers to our shores in the name of Christ…….Sheila Bailey, Director of Fundraising & Communications
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1532.61
CASE-£ 352.70
Forthcoming Collections
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
form
|
