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 World Youth Day 2011
The next international gathering for World Youth Day will be held in Madrid during August 2011. The diocese is planning to take a group. If you would like to be part of the group come along to the information evening on Thursday 28th January 2010 at the Discovery Centre, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth from 7.30pm to 9.00pm.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - By the sea of Galilee the Lord saw two brothers, Peter and Andrew. He called them: come and follow me and I will make you fishers of men.
Tuesday – To you, my God, I lift my soul, I trust in you; let me never come to shame. Do not let my enemies laugh at me. No one who waits for you is ever put to shame.
Wednesday - To you, my God, I lift my soul, I trust in you; let me never come to shame. Do not let my enemies laugh at me. No one who waits for you is ever put to shame.
Thursday – How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the man who brings tidings of peace, joy and salvation.
Friday - To you, my God, I lift my soul, I trust in you; let me never come to shame. Do not let my enemies laugh at me. No one who waits for you is ever put to shame.
Saturday - Extraordinary Rite Mass |
Portchester Churches Together
An Advent Service takes place this 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.
Churches Together in Fareham Prayer for Christian Unity
United Service – Sunday 24th January 2010 at Holy Trinity Church beginning at 6.30pm.
Parish Bazaar
A total of £1215.20 was raised toward work at St Philip Howard. Thank you to all who worked hard to raise this amount.
Christmas Stamps
The Post Office has responded to pressure to produce stamps depicting the Christmas Story. However, these stamps will only be produced over the counter if you particularly ask for them. If you don’t request them the PO will say that there is no demand for religious stamps and will not print them in future. (The minority wins again.) So please ASK for the stamps when you next go in for purchase. Remember ASK FOR THE CHRISTMAS STORY STAMPS.
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From Fr Pat
I spent a week in Malta on a clergy formation conference. I was asked by a representative of the clergy formation team in the diocese of Portsmouth to come along. As a newly ordained Priest, it was felt that it would be good to experience the support network for Priests and Deacons and what was available. There were other Priest representatives from all of the dioceses of England and Wales. The week was about the sharing of resources, sharing our experiences of living Priesthood and the importance of ongoing formation in a continually changing world. The accommodation where we stayed was simple and surrounded by the beauty of Malta. I found the Maltese people really welcoming and helpful which reminded me so much of Ireland.
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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.
Thanks
David Ryan would like to thank all those who sponsored him recently for the BUPA Great South Run, on behalf of the Stroke Association. Through your wonderful generosity, a sum of £562.20 has now been sent to this very worthy charity.
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.
Inspiration for Catholics working with young people
A day of brilliant input to inspire and support those looking to connect young people with the Church – Saturday 27th February 2010 at Friends Meeting House, Euston, London. Tickets £12.50 if booked before 18th December £14.00 after this date. Further details can be found at www.cymfed.org
Extraordinary Rite Mass
10.30am Mass on Saturday of this week will be celebrated in the Extraordinary Rite.
Advent Iona Service
You are warmly invited to attend an Advent Iona Service on Sunday 6th December at 6.30pm in St Columba Church, Hillson Drive, Fareham.
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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29th November 2009
1st Sunday of Advent |
 Welcome
This weekend we welcome Hazel Perrett, Vice Chair of the Trustees of Harbour Cancer Support Centre, who will be speaking briefly about the services provided by the Centre, which is the charity we will be supporting in our Advent Appeal this year.
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. For further details, ring Rebecca on 023 0238 1802.
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).
Rosary and Benediction
Sunday 6th December, 3.30pm in Sacred Heart Church. You are invited to a cream tea afterwards at £2.50 each, in aid of Naomi House.
Catholic Bible School
Details of forthcoming events are on the notice board.
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
Are you having hearing problems?
Come and visit deafPLUS mobile advisory service in Fareham Market in West Street on Monday 30th November from 9.30am to 3.00pm. All welcome.
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.
Basics Bank
The next Basics Bank collection is the weekend of the 6th December.
Fair Trade
Fair Trade after 9.00am Mass at Sacred Heart and 11.00am at St Philip Howard on Sunday 6th December.
Margaret and Langford Vincent
Say a big ‘Thank You’ to all who have so kindly sent cards, prayers and wishes and given/offered much help following Margaret’s accident which has made her house bound for a few more months. We really appreciate all the kind gestures and are overwhelmed by the concern of so many.
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 - £1722.50 |
