|  Stewardship – a request from the Parish Finance Committee
As part of the Stewardship Programme, some good people have already volunteered their talents and services for Parish needs, but we are asking for more particularly to assist with practical, day-to-day matters such as simple maintenance, handyman type jobs, painting and cleaning. We naturally have to employ professionals for certain jobs such as all electrical and building work, but there are many simple jobs which are appropriate to be carried out by certain parishioners. If you can spare some time, no matter how small each week, or each month and you feel that you could help – then please call the Parish Office to register your interest. Thank you in anticipation. Father Joe
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - May all your works praise you, Lord, and your saints bless you; they will tell of the glory of your kingdom and proclaim your power.
Tuesday – Funeral Mass
Wednesday - The spirit of the Lord is upon me; he has anointed me. He sent me to bring good news to the poor and to heal the broken-hearted.
Thursday – Hail, holy Mother! The child to whom you gave birth is the King of heaven and earth for ever.
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.
Saturday - Blessed are you, Virgin Mary, who carried the creator of all things in your womb; you gave birth to your maker, and remain for ever a virgin. |
Park Place Garden Party
Today, Sunday, at 3.00pm.
Sponsored Walk for Park Place
As you are probably aware, Park Place Pastoral Centre is in urgent need of funds to upgrade their facilities in order to continue their good work. The St Philip Howard Choir Ramblers’ Group is going to do a ten mile walk on 5th September 2009 and will be asking for sponsorship from parishioners. Members of the St Philip Howard Choir will be in attendance at the end of certain Masses (dates to be confirmed) to collect names of sponsors. For more details contact Barbara or Dave on 01329 314001. |
From Father Pat
Last Tuesday I was privileged to accompany the Union of Catholic Mothers to Walsingham. It was a very early start as we left Sacred Heart Church by Coach at 4.00am! Some of us, however, were able to catch up on our sleep as it was an approximately five hour journey. Hopefully there was no snoring because if there was it was taken in good Christian spirit!
The day itself was a great spiritual experience. There were 41 Priests who attended and the main concelebrant at the Mass was Bishop Terence Brain of the Diocese of Salford. But the day itself was especially focused on the vocation of motherhood and family and asking Our Lady of Walsingham to especially intercede for all families.
The procession at the end which concluded the day was an array of banners from all the different dioceses. The address from the President of the U.C.M. was a very moving and powerful one with the emphasis on the importance of family life and Priesthood. Days like this are very important as we connect with the wider Church and our Faith is strengthened as we come together from different walks of life and different parts of the Country. |
Your prayers are requested
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Marilyn Horler, who died recently. Marilyn’s funeral takes place on Tuesday 14th July at 12.00 noon in Sacred Heart Church.
Healing Service
for the Solent Pastoral Area to be led by Fr Peter Glas at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Stubbington on Friday 24th July at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Annual APF Mass
On Tuesday 21st July at 7.30pm in St John’s Cathedral, Fr Frank Thompson will celebrate the annual APF Mass. This will be followed by tea/coffee and a short film ‘Malana Papua.’ All welcome.
Between the Hill and the Sea
This is a play written by students at Portchester Community School and is being performed at the school on Friday 17th July at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19th July. Tickets are available from the school on 023 9236 4399.
An Evening with Michael Coleman
Friday 17th July 2009 in Sacred Heart Church Hall at 7.00pm. Michael Coleman is the award-winning author of 80 books for children and teenagers. Tickets £3.50 – cheese and wine. Proceeds to the church Restoration Fund. For tickets please contact Anna 01329 234436 or Pauline 01329 236275
Jazz at Park Place
The renowned jazz pianist and composer, Frank Campbell, will give a concert on Sunday 26th July at 7.30pm. The venue is Park Place Chapel. Tickets cost £10.00 to include a glass of wine in the interval. For tickets, please contact Sr Imma, Park Place Pastoral Centre, Wickham, PO17 5HA or call 01329 833043.
St Jude's
Catholic Primary School
Web site here
Portchester Voluntary Care
This group has co-ordinators who receive requests by telephone for help with transport. They then find a suitable volunteer who will provide transport and if necessary, an escort, to Health Centres, Hospitals, Dentists etc. Donations are appreciated and can be placed in an envelope provided by the driver who will return it to the treasurer. Volunteer drivers can, if they wish, claim expenses. If you feel this service might be of help to you or if you would like to volunteer to be a driver or escort, please telephone 023 9232 1788.
First Friday Devotions
Please note that there will be no First Friday devotions in August as Fr Peter Glas will be away.
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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12th July 2009
15th Sunday of the Year
Sea Sunday
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 Sea Sunday
Please pray for everyone who earns a living from the sea that they be brought home safely to their families and loved ones.
Fareham Good Neighbours - FGN
FGN is holding a Support and Information evening for all Befrienders on Wednesday 22nd July in Fareham Community Church, 171-173 West Street, Fareham from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The Speaker will be Suzanne Chivers and she will be talking about coping with deafness. If you are not a volunteer for FGN you are still welcome to attend but please phone 01329 283785 to tell us you are coming.
Christian Aid Collectors’ and Supporters’ Tea
This will be a social and informative event held at St John’s Church Hall on Saturday 5th September from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. There will be a speaker from the local Christian Aid Office, sharing news/video of work carried out in the past year and a table top quiz to stimulate our Christian Aid knowledge. This is a ticket event, for catering purposes, but anyone interested, please contact Alison Ivison on 01329 230049.
New Prayer Group
The first meeting of the Prayer Group went very well with some 60 people in attendance from across the Solent Pastoral and Portsmouth Areas. The second meeting will be on Thursday 23rd July in the Church of Our Lady of Walsingham, Portchester at 7.30pm. There will then be a break for the summer before resuming in September. All are welcome to come and pray together even if you missed the first meeting.
Big Musical Project 2010
Holy Trinity Church, Fareham will be celebrating its 175th anniversary next May with a month of celebrations. One of the events they would like to hold is a concert with musicians/singers from all sister churches in the town. It will be on Wednesday 19th May. If you would like to be involved, please phone or email your contact details by 20th July 2009. There will be no more than three rehearsals before the concert on either a Tuesday or Thursday. Dates will be confirmed in the autumn.
Oaklands Catholic School, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville
Oaklands will be open to visitors on Thursday 24th September from 6.00pm until 8.45pm. All interested parents are invited to come along and see the school in action.
Renew the Face of the Earth
A half day for Confirmation Catechists on Saturday 19th September 2009 from 9.30am to 1.00pm at St Peter’s School, Oliver’s Battery Road North, Winchester, SO22 4JB. Refreshments are provided. To book a place, please contact Eileen Stephenson (Pastoral Formation Department): 01329 835583.
Book of Remembrance
On 1st November, the Book of Remembrance will be open again in Sacred Heart Church. If anyone would care to have a photo of a departed loved one put into the Book or maybe a special prayer, please put it in an envelope marked “Book of Remembrance” and leave it in the Parish Office.
No picture or prayer can be returned.
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1710.90
Retiring Collection this weekend for Apostleship of the Sea
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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