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 Father John Cooke
Next weekend we welcome Fr John Cooke from Park Gate who will be celebrating all the Masses in our Parish. Fr Joe will be celebrating the Masses at Gosport.
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 –
Come, you whom my Father has blessed, says the Lord: I was ill and you comforted me. I tell you, anything you did for one of my brothers, you did for me. Glory be … (Repeat Antiphon)
Tuesday – You have made them princes over all the earth; they declared your fame to all generations; for ever will the nations declare your praise. Glory be … (Repeat Antiphon)
Wednesday - The Lord says: my plans for you are peace and not disaster; when you call to me, I will listen to you, and I will bring you back to the place from which I exiled you. Glory be… (Repeat Antiphon)
Thursday – Funeral
Friday - Funeral
Saturday - Here is a wise and faithful virgin who went with lighted lamp to meet her Lord. 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
St Edmund Rich was born in Abingdon on the 20th November, probably in 1175, the son of a rich merchant. He studied at Oxford and Paris and is the first known Oxford Master of Arts. The place where he taught was eventually renamed St Edmund Hall. He became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1233 and was a champion of the national Church. He retired to Pontigny, where he is buried He died 16th November 1240 and was canonised in 1246.
Mary Knight RIP
The UCM will be having Evening Prayer on Thursday 20th November at 7.00pm in Sacred Heart Church, in memory of Mary Knight. All are welcome to attend.
Andrew Moffitt RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Andrew Moffitt, who died recently. Please also remember Andrew’s family and friends in your prayers. The funeral takes place on Thursday 20th November at 9.30am in Sacred Heart Church.
Blessing of Graves
Graves will be blessed this Sunday at 3.00pm in Portchester Crematorium and Portchester Memorial Gardens.
Organ Recital
Richard Dewland will be giving an organ recital at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday 6th December at 7.30pm in aid of the redecoration of Sacred Heart Church.
Retreat
There will be a Retreat at Our Lady of Walsingham Church on Saturday 6th December from 10.30am to 5.00pm with a Healing Service at 4.00pm – everyone is most welcome.
Christmas Chocolate Tombola Stall and Festive Cake Stall
These Advent fundraising events take place on Saturday 20th December, Sunday 21st December following the weekend Masses. Donations of chocolates, sweets and cakes would be very much appreciated and can be left, labelled, in Sacred Heart Hall or the Parish Office. Alternatively, phone Anna on 01329 234436 or Pauline on 01329 236275. Proceeds to Advent Appeal.
Visiting the Housebound/Sick
The list of housebound/sick in our Parish being visited by Extraordinary Ministers of Communion is being updated. If any Minister has not been contacted by Deacon Langford Vincent, would you please telephone him on 01329 285617 as soon as possible and give him the names of the people you visit. Also, if anyone is aware of someone who is housebound and not being visited, would you also please phone Deacon Langford and give him details.
John Hamilton RIP
As you know, the collection taken after John’s funeral earlier this year was divided between the Clergy Training Fund for Portsmouth Diocese and for Sri Lanka. Father Nihal Nanayakkara, Vicar General and Rector of St Francis Xavier’s Seminary in Galle, Sri Lanka, has sent his most sincere thanks and confirmed that the money will be used for the formation of young seminarians, in memory of John.
Friend
What is important is to “learn Christ”: therefore, not only and not so much to listen to his teachings and words as rather to know him in person, that is, his humanity and his divinity, his mystery and his beauty. In fact, he is not only a Teacher but a Friend, indeed, a Brother. How will we be able to get to know him properly by being distant? Closeness, familiarity and habit make us discover the true identity of Jesus Christ.
From When God Answers
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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.
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15/16 November 2008
St Edmund of Abingdon - Joint Principal Patron of the Diocese
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
Many thanks to Eileen Lynott who is retiring from church cleaning after many years of loyal service. She will be missed by all her friends on the Sacred Heart cleaning team.
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. If you intend to come, please ring Rebecca to give numbers and food offering. For further details please ring Rebecca on 023 9238 1802..
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
ALL Extraordinary Ministers of Communion must have an Enhanced CRB check, processed through Portsmouth Diocesan Safeguarding Office. If you do not have a CRB clearance by January 2009 you will not be allowed to be an Extraordinary Minister. CRB forms and associated paperwork are available from the Parish Office and St Jude’s School Office. Please co-operate with this Diocesan requirement, which will be in force throughout our Solent Pastoral Area.
Parish Bazaar
22nd November at St Jude’s School from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Father Christmas will be visiting us!!!! We still needs goods for sale – cakes etc. can be brought to the school between 6.30pn and 8.00pm on Friday 21st. Help still needed, please ring 01329 311911. Please make sure your raffle tickets are returned by Friday 21st November.
Advent Breakfasts
Everyone is most welcome to enjoy a hearty breakfast in a warm and friendly ambience in Sacred Heart Hall following 7.00am Mass each Thursday during Advent beginning on 4th December. Proceeds to the Advent Appeal supporting Dementia Care.
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.
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.
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1800.26
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
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