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 Pilgrimage to Glastonbury
The pilgrimage is now full. If you are still interested, please contact Doug at the Gosport Parish Office on 023 9258 0119. If you have not paid for your seat yet, can you pay by cheque or cash to Doug. Fr Peter is looking forward to leading the trip. If anyone has any petitions for Our Lady of Glastonbury, please contact Doug or Rebecca on 023 9238 1802.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - My words that I have put in your mouth, says the Lord, will never be absent from your lips, and your gifts will be accepted on my altar.
Tuesday – The just man will rejoice in the Lord and hope in him, and all the upright of heart will be praised.
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.
Thursday – Like a deer that longs for running streams, my soul longs for you, my God. My soul is thirsting for the living God.
Friday - The Lord is my inheritance and my cup; he alone will give me my reward. The measuring line has marked a lovely place for me; my inheritance is my great delight.
Saturday - With Christ I am nailed to the cross. I live now not with my own life, but Christ lives within me. I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and sacrificed himself for me. |
Catholic Disability Fellowship
The Annual General Meeting takes place on Saturday 7th November at 2.30pm in St Edward’s Church, Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford. All people with disabilities, their friends and families are warmly invited. Tea and refreshments are available after the Meeting and Christmas cards will be on sale.
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From Fr Joe
Whatever happened to time? We seem to live in the eternal now with little regard to the order of seasons aside from a brief thought as to whether or not we might need an umbrella or a jacket on a particular day. Our lives are rather more governed by what shift we work, days off, statutory holidays, and annual leave. This is especially true in the urban areas of Britain. And in some large cities in Canada and in the northern US states, one can live in an apartment building (as I once did) with a direct entrance to the subway that would take you to vast shopping malls, office complexes, even hospitals without ever once having to step outside. In fact, some people would boast of not having been outside for weeks at a time. I remember one journalist referring to the Great Outdoors as that area you had to pass through between your front door and the front door of the taxi. Add to this the fact that our supermarkets are bursting with fresh produce - strawberries, gooseberries, fresh lettuce and tomatoes - all year round; it is no wonder that we have lost contact with the rhythm of the seasons. We have become anesthetized against one of the fundamental cyclic changes in the world around us. This can have an effect on the way we view other cycles, the major cycle of life, birth, and death which is reflected in the seasons. If we fail to recognise these natural cycles around us then we will have greater difficulty in accepting the very natural changes that come into our own lives.
As we are now well into autumn, we see around us (if we care to look) everything slowing down. Days are getting shorter and shorter. It is a natural time for us to slow down as well, it is a time for reflection and taking stock. This time of year is the appropriate time for going on retreat for precisely that purpose. The diocesan clergy retreat was held this past week at Douai Abbey. Fr Pat chose to take a few days retreat before he started his holidays. Before the activity and intensity of the Christmas season (which seems to begin right after Halloween for some reason), why not make a quiet spot for yourself. It doesn’t need to be in a remote cottage in Wales, or a specifically guided retreat, but perhaps just a quiet walk to remove oneself from all the daily distractions. Even a short half hour of quiet time can do a lot to recharge batteries. |
Eileen Phelps RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Eileen Phelps who died recently. Please also pray for Eileen’s family and friends.
Keeping them Safe!
An evening for youth leaders, catechists and anyone working with young people to look at models of good practice for Safeguarding, takes place on Wednesday 21st October at St Francis de Sales, Warren Road, Wash Common and Thursday 22nd October at St Patrick’s Parish Hall, Porchester Road, Southampton – both sessions run from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. See the poster in the porch.
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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11th October 2009
28th Sunday of the Year |
 Parish Bazaar
Saturday 21st November – please start looking out those unwanted gifts.
Advisor for Marriage and Family Life
The Diocese is looking for a committed Catholic, passionate about all aspects of Marriage and Family Life, who will continue the work of promoting and supporting the ‘Celebrating Family’ initiative in the diocese. The Advisor will have the opportunity to contribute collaboratively to all aspects of the department’s work. The post is for two years and the successful applicant will be a committed Catholic with a degree in Theology or closely related subject. The Department is based at Park Place Pastoral Centre, Wickham: Salary £18,000 for a 21 hour week. Ring Eileen Stephenson on 01329 835583 for an application pack. Closing date for applications is Friday 30th October. Interviews for short-listed candidates: Thursday 12th November.
Great South Run
David Ryan is running once again in the BUPA Great South Run on Sunday 25th October, in aid of the Stroke Association. He will be outside church after every Mass next weekend, 17/18 October and will be delighted to take any pledges, if you would like to sponsor him. Alternatively, if you would prefer, you can sponsor him online via www.justgiving.com/David-Ryan
Rowans Hospice Moonlit Memories Walk
“Way back in June on a beautiful, warm, balmy night I completed the 12 mile night walk; the chance to pause at Portsmouth Cathedral to remember family and friends, no longer with us, and light votive candles was very moving. Due to the generous sponsorship from everyone at Our Lady of Walsingham, family and friends I was able to give £251.00 to The Rowans. A little belated I know but a very sincere BIG DIOLCH YN FAWR – THANK YOU to one and all for your support!” Elizabeth Evans
Hungry for One World
One World Week 18th – 25th October At The Well, Fareham – taste a different dish between 12.00 and 2.00pm from around the world. A Fair Trade table will be outside The Well every lunchtime selling Fair Trade goods. Tuesday 20th, One World Quiz in The Well doors open 7.00pm, admission by ticket priced at £5.00 including a drink and raffle ticket. Numbers limited to 40. Friday 23rd a Vigil: an ecumenical service for Hungry for One World at Sacred Heart Church. Sunday 25th October - A Creation Walk for One World Week. Meet at Titchfield Church at 1.00pm to walk to the Haven and back. Children and dogs most welcome.
Bishop Crispian invites you to Give thanks to the Lord……
An introduction to Stewardship in Portsmouth Diocese. This day takes place three times in different venues on Saturdays from 10.00am for 10.30am until 4.00pm: 7th November at St Joseph’s School, Reading and 14th November at St George’s School, Southampton. See the poster on the notice board.
Pet Blessing
This Sunday, 11th October, 3.30pm at St Margaret Mary Church, Park Gate. Bring your pets along for this special service.
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 - £1830.80
CAFOD - £490.30
Retiring Collection next weekend for Foreign Missions
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