Changes at Gosport
With effect from Wednesday 5th November and each Wednesday thereafter, Fr Peter will lead the Rosary in St Mary’s Church, High Street, Gosport at 6.30pm and this will be followed by Mass of Our Lady at 7.00pm. A basket will be placed in the lobby of the church to collect Rosary prayer intentions. Please write your intentions on the prayer cards provided. No money is to be offered with the intentions. With effect from 1st November, Confessions will be heard on Saturday in St Mary’s Church, Gosport between 10.00am and 1.00pm.

THE UNION

Thought for the Week
The reason for loving our neighbour is spelled out clearly in the first reading. Israel’s love of neighbour rests on two foundations. First, Israel knows from personal experience what it is to be treated badly; they must not treat others the same way. Second, because their God is compassionate, they (God’s people) must also be compassionate.

Sometimes, we express our love of God only in terms of religious practices. Genuine love of God must be expressed in care for widows, orphans, the poor and indeed all our neighbours.
From Living Liturgy

Parish Christmas Dinner
This will take place on 13th December 2008 at St Jude’s School. More details to follow.

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

PEG
At the next PEG meeting on Friday 31st October, Karima Englefield from Fareham Borough Council will be talking about recycling in the Borough and what happens to the materials collected. The meeting will be held in the Sacred Heart Hall and begin at 7.30pm. Everyone is very welcome.

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
This 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.

Day on St Paul
Saturday 8th November 2008 - at St John’s Cathedral, Discovery Centre, Portsmouth from 10.30am to 3.00pm. Speakers: Bishop Peter Selby, Retired Bishop of Worcester and Dr Anthony Towey, Head of School of Theology, St Mary’s Strawberry Hill. There is no charge, but to reserve a place please contact St John’s Cathedral Parish Office on 023 9282 6170

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
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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.

25/26 October 2008 30th Sunday of the Year The Year of St Matthew Year A

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. If anybody would like to help with the Bazaar, please speak to Yvonne Byrne on 01329 311911.

Wool for Smile
Many thanks to those who donated beautiful wool for Smile. It will now be knitted into jumpers for children in India.

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.

Questionnaires
Please return your questionnaires on “using God’s gifts” and place them in the box in the church porch.

First Friday Devotions
There will be no First Friday Devotions in November.

Street Pastors for Portsmouth
Do you believe God is calling you to do something in Portsmouth? Street Pastors will be recruiting on Monday 10th November at 7.30pm at Oasis the Venue, Arundel Street, Portsmouth. Training starts on 17th January 2009. They are looking for Street and Prayer Pastors. Contact Elly Mulvany on 07809 627770 for further information.

WANTED – Good Home for Army and Navy Upright Piano
Although it needs tuning, it is excellent for someone learning the piano. Buyer collects, although the current owner has a tow bar if anyone has a trailer. Please phone the parish office if you are interested.

Advent Penitential Services
Details of the Pastoral Area Penitential Services for Advent are on the notice board.

Finance
Offertory Collection - £1901.24
Foreign Missions - £271.44

Forthcoming Collections
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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