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 First Friday Prayer
The next First Friday Prayer will take place on Friday 4th September 2009. The theme will be Our Lady of Walsingham. We will start with Adoration and Rosary at 10.30am. This will be followed by the Angelus at 12.00 noon and Mass. After lunch there will be a discussion followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3.00pm. For further details, contact Rebecca on 023 9238 1802.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - Day after day proclaim the salvation of the Lord. Proclaim his glory to all nations.
Tuesday – 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.
Wednesday - Listen, Lord and answer me. Save your servant who trusts in you. I call to you all day long, have mercy on me, O Lord.
Thursday – Honour the woman who fears the Lord. Her sons will bless her and her husband praise her.
Friday - The Lord opened his mouth in the assembly and filled him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding and clothed him in a robe of glory.
Saturday - Lord, I shall expound your law before kings and not fear disgrace; I shall ponder your decrees, which I have always loved. |
Braille Transcriber
The RNIB are looking for a Braille Transcriber to produce a variety of material for customers who are blind or partially sighted, including novels, poetry, non-fiction books, hymn books, knitting patterns and magazines. This will help to improve the people’s quality of life. It is a home based role and involves learning Braille and using specialist computer programmes. Full training is provided. Ring Gosport Volunteer Centre on 023 9258 8347.
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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.
Prayer Group Meeting
The Prayer Group meets on Thursday 10th September in Our Lady of Walsingham Church, Portchester at 7.30pm, led by Father Peter Glas. Everyone welcome to come along and pray together even if you have not attended previous meetings.
Parish Pastoral Council
The next meeting of our Parish Pastoral Council takes place on Monday 7th September at 7.30pm at Our Lady of Walsingham Church.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament resumes on Monday 7th September.
Blessing of Teachers
This takes place on Sunday 13th September during the 11.00am Mass at St Philip Howard Church.
Wells for India
The Supporters’ Evening takes place on Thursday 17th September from 5.00pm to 8.00pm at The United Church, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RZ. Light refreshments will be served.
First Holy Communion
The Introductory Evening for parents of those children who will be preparing for their First Holy Communion, takes place on Thursday 10th September at 7.30pm in St Jude’s School.
A Day with Mary
Details of the Italy Pilgrimage 2009 are on the notice board. The itinerary of the Pilgrimage has been modified from the programme previously advertised.
Table-top Sale
Thank you to everyone who supported the Sale and to those who kindly donated items. A grand total of £317.40 was raised – with grateful appreciation this money will go towards the renovation costs of our parish churches.
School Term
The new School Term begins on Monday 7th September.
St Jude's
Catholic Primary School
Web site 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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23rd August 2009
21st Sunday of the Year |
Day of Prayer
 Fr John Edwards, SJ will lead a day of prayer on Saturday 26 September from 9.30am to 4.30pm at Heath Lodge, Trampers Lane, North Boarhunt. Programme includes talks, quiet time, Mass and Confessions. Cost is £12.00 and includes a ploughman’s lunch. Advance booking is essential. Call Yvette or Larry on 01329 832781 to reserve your place.
Parish Office
Please note that the Parish Office will re-open at 9.00am on Wednesday 2nd September. |
Cabrini Children’s Society – date for your diary
Cabrini Children’s Society is holding a family charity day in conjunction with Surrey Gliding School at Kenley Airfield, Surrey on Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd May 2010. A flight lasting a maximum of 15 minutes (subject to weather conditions) will cost £45 and a barbecue including drinks will be held later in the day. Due to the popularity of this event, please let the Society know as soon as possible, if you are interested. Contact Ann Hoggan on 020 8668 2181.
Visit the Relics of St Thèrèse of Lisieux
An all night vigil of prayer and veneration of the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux will take place at Portsmouth Cathedral from 10.00pm on the 16th of September to 7.00am on the 17th of September.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux is a well known and loved Saint who impacted the Church in a very deep way by her simplicity and trust in God. In her short life she showed a depth of Faith remarkable in a young person. In a long standing Catholic tradition, her relics will be honoured in our Diocese as a sign that holiness and Faith can be attainable. Holiness is within the reach of everyone.
The Vigil will take the form of meditation on the Stations of the Cross. Fr. Peter Glas representing the Solent Pastoral Area will lead the meditation on the 12th Station from 3.30am to 4.00am.
Fr Joe and Fr Pat would encourage as many of you as possible to join our Parish, our Pastoral Area and Diocese to venerate the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux during the night of prayer (Wednesday 16th September 2009) at St John’s Cathedral. Even though our Pastoral Area has been allocated the time from 3.30am to 4.00am it is hoped that many will spend longer than the half hour allocated either before or after. A list is available at the back of the church for you to add your name to if you intend spending some time at the night vigil. Please indicate the time you plan to attend and also, if you are able to offer transport to anyone who is looking for a lift. For those who would like a lift, please add your name to the list with the request for transport. The Office will endeavour to marry the two lists together wherever possible. If it is not possible for you to go during the night please try to attend during the day. More details of the Mass with Anointing of the Sick on 16th September at 2.00pm and the Mass of Thanksgiving on the 16th at 7.30pm will be given as soon as details are made available.
Finance
Offertory Collection - £1827.80
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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