|  Should we have a Parish Social Group?
A summer garden party, a cruise around the Solent, trips to the theatre, over 60’s bungee jumping (perhaps), country walks, picnics and much more. Would you like to help form a new team of parishioners to gather ideas and organise social events for members of the parish/pastoral area and their friends and families to enjoy? You will be able to devote as little or as much time as you wish so it will not become a chore. If interested, please give your name and telephone number to the Parish Office within the next two weeks and we will be in contact.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - Go and preach to all nations: baptise them and teach them to observe all that I have commanded you, says the Lord.
Tuesday – I am the Saviour of all people, says the Lord. Whatever their troubles, I will answer their cry, and I will always be their Lord.
Wednesday - The just man will rejoice in the Lord and hope in him and all the upright of heart will be praised.
Thursday – Hail, holy Mother! The child to whom you gave birth is the King of heaven and earth for ever.
Friday - I am the Saviour of all people, says the Lord. Whatever their troubles, I will answer their cry, and I will always be their Lord.
Saturday - The saints are happy in heaven because they followed Christ. They rejoice with him for ever because they shed their blood for love of him. |
Organ Recital
Saturday 26th September at 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Church. £5.00 per ticket, £4.00 concessions. Refreshments available in the hall afterwards.
Douai Abbey
A copy of the Douai Abbey Pastoral Programme from September 2009, is on the notice board. |
From Living Liturgy
The disciples in the gospel are a little bit like the child caught with his or her hand in the cookie jar – sheepish at getting caught, they are reduced to silence.
What contrasts this gospel presents! Jesus is speaking of dying: the disciples are speaking of greatness! The disciples were afraid to question Jesus. The disciples (and all of us) are prone to illusions of grandeur; Jesus calls us to be last of all. In face of such contrasts, perhaps the only response really is silence but not a silence of sheepish embarrassment; rather the silence necessary in face of the challenge of the cross.
In the gospel, Jesus began a journey he did not wish anyone to know about. It is as though Jesus needed uninterrupted time to teach his disciples what he is really about – giving his life for others. In sharp contrast, what is on the disciples’ mind is status – who was the greatest among them. Jesus doesn’t give up, but tries another tack: he says that a disciple must be the servant of all and then he does just that by embracing a child. Ultimately, to be the greatest is to be servant, and to be servant is to give one’s life. |
Mass
Mass on Monday will be at 9.00am in Sacred Heart Church not 9.30am. Please note that Mass on Thursday of this week will be celebrated at Our Lady of Walsingham Church, Portchester at 9.30am. Mass on Friday will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church at 9.30am.
Pilgrimage to Glastonbury
Are you in need of healing? Do you have an important petition? Our Lady of Glastonbury is a powerful intercessor and her prayers are answered. Father Peter Glas invites you to come on pilgrimage with him to her shrine in Somerset on Saturday 24th October. The coach will leave from Gosport at 7.00am and be back for 5.00pm. There will be a stop off at Our Lady of Walsingham in Portchester. The cost is £15.00 per person. We will arrive for Rosary followed by Mass at 10.00am. There will be healing prayers and time for adoration and confession after Mass. The church has made their hall available for rest, refreshment and members of the healing team will talk to us about their ministry. There is also a chance to pray in the Abbey grounds which are very beautiful. If you are interested and wish to book a seat, please contact Rebecca on 023 9238 1802.
A Day with Mary Pilgrimage
See the notice board for details of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from 9th to 17th April 2010.
Justice, Peace & Ecology
The Solent Pastoral Area Meeting takes place on 22nd October at 7.00pm in Immaculate Conception Church, Stubbington. Please see the poster on the notice board for further details
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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20th September 2009
25th Sunday of the Year |
 APF
All APF members in both Fareham and Portchester, should note that the Promoters will shortly be arranging to empty the red boxes. The financial year ends in October so the aim is to collect as much money by then. Many thanks for all the support given.
PEG
The Parish Ecology Group AGM takes place on Friday 25th September at 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Hall.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
The Trefoil Guild are holding a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on Friday 25th September at the United Reformed Church in Osborn Road South, Fareham. It takes place from 10.00am to 12.00 noon and all are welcome.
From John-Paul Field
“John-Paul Field is marrying Louise McBride at 12 o’clock on Saturday 26th September at Sacred Heart Church. We would be very pleased if members of the parish would like to join us and witness the celebration of the holy sacrament of marriage.”
 Benediction
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on Sunday 27th September, 3.30pm in Sacred Heart Church followed by a cream tea.
Stewardship
The next meeting of the Stewardship Group will take place on Monday 28th September at 7.30pm at St Jude’s School. At the start of a new year of the Stewardship programme it would be good to have new members of the group. If you think you have something to offer please come along to the meeting and see if it interests you. No prior knowledge of the programme is needed, but an opportunity to attend a Diocesan Day later in the year will be available and recommended. The next two meetings will be held at the same time and venue on Monday 23rd November and Monday 25th January 2010.
Day away for Carers
The Catholic Disability Fellowship has organised a Day for Carers at Wisdom House, Romsey on Saturday 17th October from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Lunch and tea will be provided as well as the opportunity to have a gentle massage. The cost of the day is £25.00 per person but CDF is subsidising this with £10.00 per person. The number that can be accommodated has to be limited to 35. Please complete the application form in the church porch.
Churches Together in Fareham
Christian Mission in Fareham – where are we going and what is our future vision? If you are interested go to St John the Evangelist Church, Fareham from 9.00am to 12.30pm on Saturday 26th September 2009. Coffee/tea and croissants on arrival at 9.00am; event starts promptly at 9.30am. See the poster in the church porch.
Portsmouth Diocesan Christian Unity Committee
This year’s forum is to be held at St Bede’s Basingstoke on 17th October and those involved with ecumenical work are encouraged to attend. The day is led by Mgr Andrew Faley and the theme will be ‘The Search for Christian Unity – an Audit for Today.” It is essential to register so please ring Mairead Boyce on 01367 242494.
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
Finance
Offertory Collection - £2040.00
Racial Justice - £532.88
Retiring Collection this weekend for the Catholic Agency for support of Evangelisation Retiring
Collection next weekend for the Cathedral |
