Welcome to a New Member of the Parish Clergy
We extend a warm welcome to Deacon Pat Madden who has taken up his post and in the next few weeks will be getting to know the parish and will no doubt be looking forward to meeting all of you. There will be an opportunity to meet Deacon Pat after Mass this weekend.

The Rowans Hospice
If you are caring empathetic, calm and can turn your hand to one of the many tasks 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 in particular and people who enjoy tending a beautiful garden.

Catholic Bible School,
Forthcoming events at Nutbourne House, Farm Lane, Chichester:
Healing Service – Wednesday 15th October at 7.45pm:
Midweek Bible Study – Wednesdays 8th and 22nd October and 5th and 19th November from 9.30am to 11.30am:
The Pastoral Epistles – Saturday 18th October from 10.00am to 3.30pm:
Prayer, a Call to War – 20th and 21st October 7.30pm:
In His Name, a study day for women – Saturday 1st November 10.00am to 3.30pm:
Ecumenical week of Guided Prayer – Sunday 23rd to Saturday 29th November:
To book a place please ring 01243 371766.

THE UNION

Thought for the Week
All three of these Sundays have used the vineyard as an image for God’s kingdom. This is a vineyard in which labourers experience God’s generosity, in which the landowner’s Son shares in the labour and for which God cares faithfully.

A message of judgement is often hard for us to hear. However, it is an essential aspect of the faithful proclamation of the Gospel and calls us to accountability for the way we live.
From Living Liturgy

Malayalam Retreat
This takes place at Our Lady of Walsingham Church on 17th, 18th and 19th October from 9.00am to 3.00pm.

Mass Count
A count of the numbers present at all Masses will be taken every weekend in October for national statistics.

Rotas
Readers and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion at Our Lady of Walsingham Church are asked to collect the new rotas from the back of the church.

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.

Haslar Immigration Removal Centre, Education Department
Haslar IRC Education Department are looking for a Book Club volunteer to help run a book club for detainees. Experience in this field would be great but training will be available so a good level of English and interest in reading and discussing books is important. You should have good people skills and any knowledge of speaking a non-European language would also be an advantage. Ring 023 9258 8347 if you are interested.

CAFOD Fast Day
Autumn Fast Day envelopes will be collected after Mass this weekend.

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.

Hospitals and the Data Protection Act
The Patients Charter requires Hospital authorities to care for the religious and spiritual needs of their patients, while the Data Protection Act forbids those authorities to pass sensitive personal data, like religious affiliation of patients, to chaplains unless the individual patient has expressly requested this. Therefore, when parishioners are admitted to hospital they should make sure that they tell the hospital staff taking their details that they are Catholics, and express their wish that this information be passed to the Roman Catholic Chaplain. Those responsible for children or for those who are unconscious when admitted should do likewise.

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.

4/5 October 2008 27th 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”.

Leadership Celebration Evening
Deacon Langford Vincent, Kevin Tarling and Lily Peach will receive their certificates for a Leadership Course at a Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stubbington on Wednesday 8th October at 7.30pm. Please pray for them and join them at their celebration. Bishop Crispian and about seven priests will concelebrate the Mass.

Altar Servers
All new Altar Servers who have not served before are asked to come to a meeting on Saturday 11th October from 11.00am to 12.00noon at Sacred Heart Church. There is a meeting on Saturday 18th October from 11.00am to 12.00 noon at Sacred Heart Church, for all Altar Servers, including those who attend on the 11th October.

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.

Abortion Warning
Archbishop Peter Smith, Chair of the Department of Christian Responsibility and Citizenship of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has warned that if Catholics fail to act there is a danger that abortion on demand could become a reality. Proposed amendments of the Human Fertilization and Embryology Bill would effectively establish abortion on demand by allowing it to take place with the approval of only one doctor, allow nurses and midwives to perform abortions and remove the right of doctors to object to arranging or performing an abortion on grounds of conscience.

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

To Muslims for the end of Ramadan
“Dear friends, now that your fast comes to an end, I hope that you, with your families and those close to you, purified and renewed by those practices dear to your religion, may know serenity and prosperity in your life. May Almighty God fill you with his mercy and peace.” Jean-Louis Cardinal Tauran, Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue.

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.

Finance
Offertory Collection - £1512.09
Cathedral -£220.70

Forthcoming Collections
4th October - CAFOD
18th October – Foreign Missions
1st November - Bamenda

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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