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 Parish Christmas Dinner
This will take place on 13th December 2008 at St Jude’s School. More details to follow.
Great South Run
David Ryan is running once again in the BUPA Great South Run on Sunday 26th October, in aid of the Stroke Association. He will be outside church after every Mass this weekend, 18/19 October, and will be delighted to take any pledges, if you would like to sponsor him.
Catholic Bible School,
Ecumenical week of Guided Prayer – Sunday 23rd to Saturday 29th November: To book a place please ring 01243 371766.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday –
I call upon you, God, for you will answer me; bend your ear and hear my prayer. Guard me as the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shade of your wings. Glory be … (Repeat Antiphon)
Tuesday – I call upon you, God, for you will answer me; bend your ear and hear my prayer. Guard me as the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shade of your wings. Glory be … (Repeat Antiphon)
Wednesday - I call upon you, God, for you will answer me; bend your ear and hear my prayer. Guard me as the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shade of your wings. Glory be… (Repeat Antiphon)
Thursday – These are holy men who became God’s friends and glorious heralds of his truth. Glory be… (Repeat Antiphon)
Friday - I will look after my sheep, says the Lord, and I will raise up one shepherd who will pasture them. I, the Lord, will be their God. Glory be… (Repeat Antiphon)
Saturday - I call upon you, God for you will answer me; bend your ear and hear my prayer. Guard me as the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shade of your wings. Glory be…(Repeat Antiphon) |
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THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
Civil authority can be used to further God’s work, as in the case of Cyrus the Persian who liberates the Jews from Babylonian captivity. But civil authority does not have an ultimate claim on people; our obligations are owed primarily to God and secondarily to Caesar. When conflicts arise, is it Caesar or is it God we serve?
From Living Liturgy
Eileen Coles RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Eileen Coles whose Funeral Mass takes place on Tuesday at 10.30am in Sacred Heart Church.
All Saints
This year the Solemnity of All Saints falls on Sunday 2nd November. Graves will be blessed at Fareham Cemetery and Roman Grove Cemetery, Portchester at 3.00pm.
All Souls
All Souls Day will be kept on Monday 3rd November. The Bereavement Mass will be celebrated at 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Church
Malayalam Retreat
This takes place at Our Lady of Walsingham Church this weekend from 9.00am to 3.00pm each day.
Wells for India
You are warmly invited to a Supporters Evening on Wednesday 10th December 6.00pm to 8.00pm in St Peter’s Parish Centre, Winchester. Om Prakash Sharma will be giving a presentation about the work of Wells for India. Light refreshments will be served and donations welcome.
Fr Peter Glas
Next weekend, we welcome Fr Peter Glas, Parish Priest of Gosport, who will be celebrating all the Masses in our Parish. Fr Joe will be celebrating all of the Masses at Park Gate that weekend.
Body of Christ
In the same Eucharist, Christ gives us his Body and makes us his Body.
From When God Answers
Pope Benedict XVI |
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.
Stand up against Poverty
Join millions world wide outside Our Lady of Walsingham on 18th October at 7.00pm; Sacred Heart on 19th October at 10.30am and St Philip Howard on 19th October at 12.00 noon. On these days campaigners will stand up for one minute to encourage our government to take action for better aid debt cancellation, education for all boys and girls, health care, trade justice, gender equality and public accountability. See www.StandAgainstPoverty.org.
Rose Petal Service of Prayer and Healing
This Service, to offer comfort to those who have lost a baby before or shortly after birth, takes place on Saturday 1st November at 3.00pm in St Joseph’s Church, West Street, Havant. For further details please contact Roz Cuthbert on 023 9279 3085.
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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18/19 October 2008
29th Sunday of the Year
Feast of St Philip Howard
World Mission Sunday
The
Year of St Matthew
Year A
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 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.
Children’s Liturgy
We are desperately short of Presiders for Children’s Liturgy, particularly for the 11.00am Mass at St Philip Howard. Please give it some thought. There is plenty of help and support available, our children need and deserve this facility. Naturally, everyone working with children will need to be CRB checked. Please ring Yvonne Hart on 023 9237 5553 or ring the Parish Office if you can help.
Parish Bazaar
22nd November at St Jude’s School from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Raffle tickets will be available after all Masses today. Goods to sell should be left at the back of the churches from 18th October. We need craft items, jewellery, toiletries, fancy goods, bottles, groceries, toys, books, cakes, bric-a-brac etc. Please no used electrical goods or used clothes.
Wool for Smile
Smooth double-knitting wool of any colour except white is needed for jumpers for children in India. If you have any spare, please phone Esme on 01329 319301. ‘Smile’ is the organisation that arranges the transport.
Headteacher Vacancy
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Dee Road, Tilehurst, Reading has a vacancy for a Headteacher Group 3 – L18-24 NOR 319 – required for Easter or September 2009. The Governors are seeking to appoint a Catholic Headteacher who can demonstrate: a strong personal faith and clear commitment to Catholic education; proven experience in both teaching and school leadership; commitment to excellence in primary education and the ability to build sound working relationships with parents, governors and local parishes. For an application pack and further information contact 0118 901 5466 or email closing date 4th November 2008: Interview date: 18 November 2008 For an informal discussion or to arrange a preliminary visit please contact the Acting Headteacher, Mrs Fran Valentine.
Calling Parish Youth
Copies of Youth News are available in the church porch.
Why be Good?
An opportunity for young adults (18-30) to come together and look at what it means to be Catholic today and to explore the fundamentals of Catholic morality. Thursday 23rd October 7.30pm to 9.00pm at Stella Maris Centre, St Michael’s Square, Southampton.
Taize 2009
With the Diocese of Portsmouth and Wisdom House Spirituality Centre – August 8th to 17th 2009.
National Youth Day
National Youth Sunday takes place on Sunday 23rd November, the Feast of Christ the King.
For further details of all youth events contact David Hill on 01329 835583.
Slide Show on China
On Monday 20th October, Marian Kavanagh will give a slide show on China at 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Hall - £3.00 at the door. Wine and nibbles will be available and all are welcome. Proceeds are in aid of UCM Charities.
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1822.40
Forthcoming Collections
18th October – Foreign Missions
26th October - SVP
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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