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 St Philip Howard Car Park
Please note that there will be no access or parking in St Philip Howard car park on Monday 10th and Wednesday 12th November.
Parish Christmas Dinner
Saturday 13th December at St Jude’s School at 7.30pm in aid of the Advent Appeal – supporting “Dementia Care”. Tickets are available after Mass: £14.00 Adults; £12.00 concessions; £40.00 family.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday –
The Lord chose him to be his high priest; he opened his treasures and made him rich in all goodness. Glory be … (Repeat Antiphon)
Tuesday – I will raise up for myself a faithful priest; he will do what is in my heart and in my mind, says the Lord. Glory be … (Repeat Antiphon)
Wednesday - This holy man fought to the death for the law of his God, never cowed by the threats of the wicked; his house was built on solid rock. Glory be… (Repeat Antiphon)
Thursday – Let my prayer come before you, Lord; listen and answer me. Glory be… (Repeat Antiphon)
Friday - Let my prayer come before you, Lord; listen and answer me. Glory be… (Repeat Antiphon)
Saturday - 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) |
Confirmation
Bishop Crispian will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation for our parish on Thursday 25th June 2009. There will be an introductory meeting on Thursday 20th November 2008 at St Philip Howard Church at 7.00pm with the first Session on Saturday 22nd November at Sacred Heart Hall from 10.00am to 12.00 noon. If you wish to prepare for this Sacrament please fill in the form below and bring with you on 20th November. Candidates must be at least in their third year of secondary education (Year 9). Other young people, or not so young, who might have missed out are also invited to consider preparing for this important Sacrament.
Confirmation 2009
I am happy to take part in the course of preparation to prepare me for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
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THE UNION
Thought
for the Week
In the vision of Ezekiel, all life comes from the water flowing from the temple. For us today, because Jesus is the living temple, all life flows from him.
We are all familiar with corporate symbols, for example, national flags are important not because of their colours or materials, but because they represent a people’s identity. The Lateran Basilica is important not because of its bricks and mortar but because it represents our identity as Church, the Body of Christ.
From Living Liturgy
Christopher Towler RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Christopher Towler, who died recently. Please also remember Sheila and all Christopher’s family and friends in your prayers. The funeral takes place on Tuesday 11th November at 12.00 noon at Portchester Crematorium.
Mary Knight RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Knight, who died recently. Please also pray for Catherine, Marianne and all Mary’s family and friends. Mary’s funeral takes place on Friday 21st November, 9.30am at Sacred Heart Church.
Margaret Robinson RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Margaret Robinson, who died recently. Please also pray for her family and friends. Margaret’s funeral takes place on Friday 14th November at 9.30am at Sacred Heart Church.
Friday Mass at Our Lady of Walsingham
The Masses at Our Lady of Walsingham on Friday 14th and 21st November will be transferred to Thursday 13th and 20th due to the funerals.
Malayalam Retreat
There will be a Malayalam Retreat at Our Lady of Walsingham Church on Saturday 6th December from 10.30am to 5.00pm with a Healing Service at 4.00pm – all are welcome. We will be joined by the Malayalam Community for 6.00pm Mass.
Lift to Mass
A parishioner who lives in Crescent Road, Fareham (near Aldi) would very much appreciate a lift to 9.00am Sunday Mass at Sacred Heart Church. If you are able to help, please contact Joan at the Parish Office.
Churches Homeless Action
This ecumenical group runs a scheme to provide homeless people with a small gift at Christmas in the form of a voucher which they can use in local stores. All you need to do in order to help is buy gift vouchers or cards from Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Argos, not more than £5.00 per voucher, include the receipt with cards, and send them to Jan Bennett, Inner City Portsea Parish Office, All Saints Centre, All Saints Church, Commercial Road, Portsmouth,PO1 4EJ, to arrive before 12th December 2008.
Mother Church
The Church, the People of God of all times, the Church in all ages, with great suffering, brings forth Christ ever anew.
From When God Answers
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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.
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
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08/09 November 2008Remembrance Sunday
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
The
Year of St Matthew
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 Book of Remembrance
The Book of Remembrance will be open in our three churches during November to enable parishioners to enter the names of all the deceased for whom prayers are asked.
Thanks from David Ryan
David Ryan would like to thank all those who sponsored him recently for the BUPA Great South Run, on behalf of the Stroke Association. Your wonderful generosity means that he has been able to raise over £450.00 for this very worthy charity.
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.
The Cardinal Winning Pro-Life Initiative
Over the past year this organisation has helped 493 women and given over 85 talks all over Britain. Visit their Blogs at gospeloflifesisters.wordpress.com.
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.
The Gospel of Mark
On Thursday 27th November at St Bede’s Church, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Fr Denis McBride CSsR will lead a study of The Gospel of Mark from 11.00am to 3.00pm – coffee from 10.30am. Details and booking form on the church notice board – deadline for bookings is 13th November.
Advent Service 2008
This has been planned to take place on Sunday 30th November at Fareham Methodist Church, Kings Road, Fareham at 6.30pm. All are welcome. There will be a retiring collection in aid of The Well.
Advent Service of Light
Churches Together in Portchester have arranged an Advent Service of Light to take place on Sunday 30th November at 6.00pm in St Mary’s Church, Portchester Castle. All are welcome.
Advent Meditation – the Discipleship of Mary
The joyful mysteries in the life of Mary –at Our Lady of Walsingham Church beginning at 7.30pm – using pictures, prayer and song. The date will be confirmed shortly.
Advent Penitential Services
Details of the Pastoral Area Penitential Services for Advent are on the notice board.
Chant Workshop
Schola Gregoriana Sancti Nicolai have arranged a Chant Workshop which will take place on Saturday 15th November and runs from 10.00am to 4.30pm at Farnborough Abbey, with the support of Fr Abbott. Chant introduction and practice includes: Ordinary – Mass IV Cunctipotens Genitor Deus; Propers for feast of St Nicholas – music materials will be provided. Tea will be provided and sandwiches for lunch – at a small charge. Fees - £15.00 (including tea but excluding lunch) All are welcome, including beginners. Details of the full programme are on the notice board together with contact details.
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1833.60
Bamenda - £583.26
This week is Prisoners’ Week
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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