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The pilgrimage to the Holy Land, led by Fr John Cooke and Fr Joe, begins on Saturday 24th October.
Welcome
This weekend we welcome Mary Yuille, who will be speaking to us about Sri Lanka.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - 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.
Tuesday – I call upon you, God, for you will answer me; bend your ear and hear my prayer. Guard me as the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shade of your wings.
Wednesday - I call upon you, God, for you will answer me; bend your ear and hear my prayer. Guard me as the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shade of your wings.
Thursday – I call upon you, God, for you will answer me; bend your ear and hear my prayer. Guard me as the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shade of your wings.
Friday - How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the man who brings tidings of peace, joy and salvation.
Saturday - How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the man who brings tidings of peace, joy and salvation. |
Catholic
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.
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. |
From Fr Joe
Last week I wrote about retreats and how beneficial they can be in helping us to reflect and take stock. The autumn seems to be a popular time to do this. A retreat can be undertaken in a formal setting like a convent or monastery or at a retreat centre. It can also be done in an informal way by having a few days on one’s own in a quiet place.
And then there is the Pilgrimage. I suppose a pilgrimage is a particular type of retreat but one that involves a journey – a journey to a destination that as a place is significant for us .. So people go to Lourdes and Fatima and Walsingham to be with and honour Our Lady, they walk for days along the ancient route to St James Compostella in Spain. Every year young people from all over Europe make a pilgrimage to the Great cathedral in Chartres as a living witness to the Faith. And then there is the oldest pilgrimage of them all to the Holy Land to walk in the footsteps of Our Lord.
Next Saturday a group from our pastoral area will be making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land led by Fr John Cooke. An important part of it will be to remember our various parishes and to pray for them especially at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. |
Prayer Group
Fr. Peter Glas’ Prayer Group will be meeting on Thursday 22nd October at Our Lady of Walsingham Church, Portchester. Rosary begins at 7.10pm in preparation for the meeting proper at 7.30pm. ALL ARE WELCOME!
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.
St George Catholic School
St George Catholic School Voluntary Aided College in Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton have an open morning on Tuesday 20th October from 9.00am to 10.40am.
British Summer Time
Please note British Summer Time ends next weekend and clocks go back one hour. Enjoy the lie-in!
Date for your Diary
Parish Christmas Dinner, Saturday 12th December 2009 7.30pm in St Jude’s School, Hall.
St Philip Howard Choir - Sponsored Walk
The St Philip Howard Choir did a sponsored walk on 6th September in aid of the Park Place Pastoral Centre funds. A final total of £1,138.00 was raised and we thank everyone who made a donation to this worthy cause.
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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18th October 2009
29th Sunday of the Year |
 Parish Bazaar
Saturday 21st November – 11.00am to 2.00pm. Goods for the stalls can be left at the back of all three churches from 31st October. Raffle tickets will also be available that weekend.
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 this 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
First Fridays
Come and pray for the community of the Solent Pastoral Area on Friday 6th November at St Mary’s Church, Gosport, led by Fr. Peter Glas, starting at 10.00am coffee/tea. Rosary and Adoration 10.30am; Sacrament of Reconciliation; Spiritual Guidance; Holy Mass at 12.00 noon; intercession, prayer, Bible Study, Divine Mercy Chaplet. Are you free? Do you wish to deepen your spiritual life? For further details or for a lift, ring Rebecca on 023 9238 1802.
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.
Peter Pan
Victory-Lane Theatre School presents Peter Pan, to be performed at the Kings Theatre, Southsea from 28th to 31st October. As a special offer, Church groups have been offered a special discount. On Saturday 31st at both the matinee and evening performances, the Theatre School are giving £2.00 off the box office price on all tickets, regardless of party numbers (concessions are also available). To book tickets call 023 9282 8282. To obtain your special discount, quote ref. Tinkerbelle. 10% of all box office sales go to Great Ormond Street Hospital.
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 - £1699.80
Retiring Collection this weekend for Foreign Missions
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