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The Blessing of Graves at Fareham Cemetery, Portchester Crematorium and Portchester Memorial Gardens takes place at 3.00pm on 15th November.
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. Do you wish to deepen your spiritual life? For further details or for a lift, ring Rebecca on 023 9238 1802.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, like a bride adorned in readiness for her husband.
Tuesday – The Lord chose him to be his high priest; he opened his treasures and made him rich in all goodness.
Wednesday - I will raise up for myself a faithful priest; he will do what is in my heart and in my mind, says the Lord.
Thursday – 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.
Friday - Let my prayer come before you, Lord; listen, and answer me.
Saturday - Hail, holy Mother! The child to whom you gave birth is the King of heaven and earth for ever. |
Confirmation
An information evening is planned for Thursday 12th November, 7.00pm at Immaculate Conception Church in Stubbington for parents and candidates. Anyone interested to give their details to the Parish Office.
ADVENT REFLECTIONS: CAFOD will be producing weekly e-mail reflections during Advent. Sign up at any time at: www.cafod.org.uk/worship.
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From Fr Joe
Last week about 50 people—mostly from our Pastoral Area-- were with Fr John Cooke and myself on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. It was a hectic and tiring schedule trying to cram a 10 day itinerary into 7. It was a wonderful opportunity to visit the places associated with Our Lord and the Gospels. But it was also a time to share in an intensive spiritual experience with people who came from all different backgrounds and ages. One can go to places like the Holy Land, Lourdes, Fatima and Knock on one’s own and it can be a rewarding time but going with a group can make it a deeper experience as joys shared increase for everyone. As a priest, to able to celebrate Holy Mass in places like the Mount of Beatitudes, near the Sea of Galilee, in the Shepherd’s Field at Bethlehem and at Our Lord’s Tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was an amazing privilege that won’t soon be forgotten. It has also brought a new perspective to the Scriptures as I can now visualise so many of the familiar Bible stories. I remembered all of you in my prayers and was grateful for yours.
Both our office staff are off sick so booking Masses and other admin will be disrupted until further notice. I’ve attempted to produce this newsletter myself, so for the many mistakes:
“I humbly beg pardon and ask absolution!”
Fr Joe
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Diocese of Portsmouth
A vacancy has arisen for a full-time Fundraising Campaign Administrator to work in The Diocesan Department for Finance and Property which is located at St Edmund House, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth. An experienced administrator is required with excellent administrative, organisational, time management and prioritisation skills; computer literate and numerate with up to date IT skills. You need to be sympathetic to the Ministry and Mission of the Catholic Church, have exceptional interpersonal skills, be self motivated and flexible, with the ability to work on own initiative and judgement without supervision, able to cope with change and work under pressure, diplomatic, discreet and with a sympathetic nature. Salary £25,000 per annum. For an application form and job description please contact: Soraya Ciccarone, PA to Diocesan Safeguarding Co-ordinator and Diocesan Financial Secretary, Department for Finance and Property, St Edmund House, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth. PO1 3QA – telephone 023 9282 5430. Closing date for applications is Friday 13th November 2009, interview date: late November 2009. See the poster on the notice board.
Parish Christmas Dinner
Saturday 12th December at St Jude’s School Hall at 7:30pm in aid of the parish Advent Appeal supporting Harbour Cancer Centre. Adults £14.- Concessions £12., Family £40. Tickets on sale from now. See Olive Jerram OLW, Peter and Anna Chandler at SH, Mary Cadogan 11am Mass at SPH and Pauline Jackson 6pm Mass SPH. Or by phoning 01329 234436 or 01329 236275. Group booking welcomed.
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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8th November 2009
32nd Sunday of the Year |
 Parish Bazaar
Saturday 21st November – 11.00am to 2.00pm. Please leave your donations for the stalls at the back of the three churches or in the Parish Office. We need more people to assist on the stalls. Please ring Yvonne on 01329 311911. Raffle tickets are available after all Sunday Masses. Proceeds are for the St Philip Howard roof repairs.
Diocese of Portsmouth Vacancies
A vacancy has arisen for a full-time Fundraising Campaign Administrator to work in The Diocesan Department for Finance and Property which is located at St Edmund House, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth. An experienced administrator is required with excellent administrative, organisational, time management and prioritisation skills; computer literate and numerate with up to date IT skills. Salary £25,000 per annum. For an application form and job description please contact: Soraya Ciccarone, PA to Diocesan Safeguarding Co-ordinator and Diocesan Financial Secretary, Department for Finance and Property, St Edmund House, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth. PO1 3QA – telephone 023 9282 5430. Closing date for applications is Friday 13th November 2009, interview date: late November 2009. See the poster on the notice board.
Part-time Education Officer
A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Education Officer to work in the Diocesan Department for Schools which is located at Park Place Pastoral Centre, Wickham. The post may suit someone who has recently retired. The hours agreed will be equivalent to two days (0.4 full-time equivalent). The ability and willingness to be flexible will be essential. Commencement date will be the week commencing 1st January 2010. You need experience of education at a high level and an understanding of school governance, be computer literate, skilled in word processing and power point as well as use of the internet. For more information and salary details please contact:- Urszula Topp, Deputy Director, Department for Schools, tel. 01329 839341 or email. For an application form and job description please contact:- Soraya Ciccarone, Department for Finance and Property, St Edmund House, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA – tel. 023 9283 6511 or email. Closing date for applications is Friday 20th November 2009 (4.00pm) Interview date:- Tuesday 1st December 2009.
Advent Lunch
Sunday 13th November at Our Lady of Walsingham Church in Portchester: 12.30pm for 1.00pm. Come and join us for an Advent Lunch with quiz and seasonal music provided by the children of our church. Bring a dish and your own drink. Tea, coffee and soft drinks provided. Entrance: £2.50 per adult. Children free (up to 13 years).
Sacred Heart Messenger
Orders are now being taken for the following publications: The Sacred Heart Messenger 2010 £12.00 annual subscription Living Prayer 2010 (Apostleship of Prayer) £1.70 Sacred Heart Calendar 2010 £2.20 Please contact Anna Chandler 01329 234436 by Tuesday 1st December 2009.
Christmas Craft Fayre:
Oaklands Parents’ Association are holding their annual Christmas Craft Fayre at Oaklands Catholic School on Saturday 21st November from 12 o’clock until 3 pm. The afternoon will include fun and games for the children, a huge variety of Craft stalls (ideal for Christmas presents), performances by the school band and choir, a Grand Draw and Winter BBQ. Everyone welcome.
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 - £1698.50
Bamenda Collection - £502.10
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