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The PEG Advent Party takes place on Friday 27th November 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Hall. All welcome.
Stewardship
The next meeting of the Stewardship Group is on Monday 23rd November at St Jude’s – 7.30pm. Any interested parties welcome.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - 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.
Tuesday – Funeral
Wednesday - Come bride of Christ and receive the crown which the Lord has prepared for you for ever.
Thursday – The Lord speaks of peace to his holy people, to those who turn to him with all their heart.
Friday - The Lord speaks of peace to his holy people, to those who turn to him with all their heart.
Saturday - Hail, holy Mother! The child to whom you gave birth is the King of heaven and earth for ever. |
Portchester Churches Together
An Advent Service takes place on Sunday 29th November at 6.30pm in Portchester Methodist Church, Castle Street. The Portchester Churches will have a stall in the Precinct on Wednesday 16th December from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Mince pies will be handed out together with the Churches Together in Portchester Christmas card. There will be Carol Singing at ‘Woodland Court’, formerly Cornelia House, on Tuesday 8th December at 6.30pm.
Churches Together in Fareham Prayer for Christian Unity
United Service – Sunday 24th January 2010 at Holy Trinity Church beginning at 6.30pm.
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From Fr Joe
Plus ça change
With the feast of Christ the King, the Church’s liturgical year comes to an end. Next Sunday we begin all over again with the first Sunday of Advent. The Church’s liturgical year is one way she attempts to express the mysteries of Christ in the whole plan of God’s salvation. What we see happening in nature during the seasons is often reflected in what we are celebrating in the liturgy. As an example, in these last days of November when we often have storms, the days getting shorter and shorter, the leaves on the trees are almost at their end and so on we find in the readings at Mass the subject is on the “last days”—first, in a general sense, i.e. at some point this world will come to an end, and then for our mortal selves in particular. Although uncomfortable, at times we need to confront these sobering facts of life. But then next week we begin in Advent with joy, hope and expectation. The joy, hope and expectation that every couple feel as they prepare to welcome a new life into their lives.
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Christmas Quiz
This will be on sale from next week to raise money for our Advent Charity Appeal: Harbour Cancer Support Centre. Look out for it at your church Mass of event. It can be obtained from Rebecca and Graham Goodlad on: 023 9238 1802 or by email
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.
Plant a Celebration Tree
The County Council is inviting residents to plant a celebration tree at the Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley. This can be for a wedding, anniversary, birthday or the death of a loved one. You will receive a certificate detailing the planting of the tree and the special occasion. The tree will cost £75.00 which covers the cost of the tree itself, a stake and guard and continuing management of the tree. For more details please contact the Park Gardener on 023 8045 5157.
2009 Parish Advent Appeal
Harbour Cancer Support Centre
The Parish Pastoral Council have selected Harbour Cancer Support Centre as the charity we will assist and fund raise for during the season of Advent. The Centre is based in Gosport and opened in 2001. Its mission is to provide cancer patients, their families, carers and friends with emotional and practical support. Their objective is to help people with cancer live their lives as normally as possible, promoting independence and quality of life.
Red collection buckets will be at the back of our three churches from the first weekend of Advent. Thank you.
Dads, Grandads, Uncles
Portchester DADS’ Club is open on the last Saturday of every month from 9.30am to 11.00am in Portchester Community Centre. Breakfast butties for Dads – healthy snack for children. Activities to suit the group. To book a place please ring 023 9221 0070.
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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22nd November 2009
Christ the King |
 Welcome
This weekend we welcome Fr John Cooke from Park Gate, who will be celebrating all the Masses in our Parish. Fr Joe and Fr Pat will be at Gosport.
Advent Retreat – First Friday
An Advent Retreat to pray for the Community of the Solent Pastoral Area. The theme is: Mary, icon of faith. Prepare for Christmas with a day retreat led by Father Peter Glas, Friday 4th December 2009 at St Mary’s Church, Gosport. We start with coffee/tea 10.00am in the Upper Room, St Mary’s Parish Hall next to the church. The prayer starts with Rosary and Adoration 10.30am when Father gives the Sacrament of Reconciliation and spiritual guidance. During Adoration there will be time for reflection, prayers to the Sacred Heart and intercessions. Holy Mass begins at 12.00 noon. We share over lunch with Bible Study 1.30 – 2.30pm. At 2.30 we have a special liturgy when we will reflect on the people of the Nativity story, on their faith and example of how to follow Jesus. We will finish with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3.00pm. For further details, ring Rebecca on 023 0238 1802.
British Red Cross
British Red Cross needs volunteers to work two hours per fortnight (mornings) in their Medical Loan Department at the rear of Portchester Health Centre. For further details either call in or telephone 023 9238 2213.
At St Mary’s Church, Gosport
Wednesday 25th November: Healing Mass with prayers and laying on of hands – 7.00pm.
Bereavement Mass: Friday 27th November – 7.00pm followed by refreshments in the hall.
Carol Singing
There will be Carol Singing outside ‘The Body Shop’ in Fareham Shopping Centre on Saturday 5th December from 10.00am to 12.00 noon. Anyone who has agreed to help with the music needs to be there from 9.30am to 12.30pm to set up etc.
Advent Lunch
Sunday 13th December 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).
Donation to the Advent Appeal
For a Cossata wooden cot with new mattress and fitted sheets, also a folding high chair – both in very good condition. Please phone 01329 318672 or 01329 236275.
Advent Breakfasts
All welcome to enjoy a hearty breakfast in a warm and friendly ambience in Sacred Heart Hall following 7.00am Mass each Thursday during Advent beginning on 3rd December. Proceeds to the Advent Appeal in aid of Harbour Cancer Support Centre.
Table-top Sale
In aid of the Parish Advent Appeal, Saturday 5th December, Sacred Heart Hall 10.30am to 1.00pm, Sunday6th December, Sacred Heart Hall following 9.00am Mass and St Philip Howard Hall following 11.00am Mass. Everyone most 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 - £1734.00 |
