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 Storytime at The Well
Following the success of the summer Storytime at The Well, there will be one on 23rd December from 2.00pm to 3.00pm for young children up to and including Year 2. Free juice and biscuits will be provided, but children must be supervised.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - I should boast of nothing but the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ; through him the world is crucified to me and I to the world.
Tuesday – See the Lord is coming and with him all his saints. Then there will be endless day.
Wednesday - The Lord is coming and will not delay; he will bring every hidden thing to light and reveal himself to every nation.
Thursday – You heavens, sing for joy and earth exult! Our Lord is coming; he will take pity on those in distress.
Friday - Christ our King is coming, the Lamb whom John proclaimed.
Saturday - He who is to come will not delay and then there will be no fear in our hands, because he is our Saviour. |
Portchester Christmas Cards
Churches Together in Portchester have once again produced Christmas Cards for delivery to every household in Portchester. These give details of Christmas Services. If you are able to help with delivery, please speak to Joan Hamilton or Yvonne Hart.
Train to be a Primary School Teacher
The Primary Catholic Partnership offers school centred teacher training to those who wish to teach in Catholic schools. The course is supported by the Diocese of Portsmouth and St Mary’s University College, Twickenham. See the notice board for full details.
A time to remember the children we mourn
There will be a Service at Immaculate Conception Church, Bells Lane, Stubbington on Monday 28th December at 2.00pm on the Feast of the Holy Innocents. Everyone is welcome and tea, coffee and refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards.
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From Fr Joe
The older you get the more you tend to loose the sense of “what’s hot and what’s not”. Some people (mostly those under 50) can look at a film or TV programme and say things like “Oh that’s soooo 80’s” (or 90’s). For me the only thing that can date a film is whether it’s in colour or black and white—with one exception. I was looking at a police drama the other evening and there was the obligatory car chase where one car screeched to a stop so that someone (either cop or bad guy I don’t remember which) could leap out of the car and make a frantic call--at a pay phone. Ah yes, there was a time when we all didn’t carry mobiles.
Our communication technology has changed drastically over the past couple of decades. We can now be in instant contact with almost anyone at anytime, anywhere. But does that mean we are any better at communication? I don’t think so. In some ways I think we’ve got worse. To communicate means far more than to ring someone up with a quick “hi’ya, awright?” before launching into whatever info we wish to give or get. It involves a connection between two people. A basic valuing and respect for the other. For example, how well are we able to connect with e-mails. I’ve heard that people in offices will sometimes send an e-mail to a colleague sitting in the same room rather than getting up and going over to speak to him or her personally. Communication requires listening as well as speaking. We have two ears and one mouth. It seems our Creator wanted us to use one more than the other. Communication technology is a wonderful advance and can be used to help bring us together but it can never replace the personal i.e. the person. |
First Fridays
There will be no First Friday day of devotion for the month of January. We will resume on the First Friday of February 2010. A big thank you to Fr Peter Glas for all the time he has given to this monthly day of retreat in his very busy schedule.
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 every weekend of Advent. Thank you.
Festive Chocolate Tombola Stall, Cake Stall and Raffle
Held at our three churches on Saturday 19th December at Our Lady of Walsingham following the 6.00pm Vigil Mass, Sunday 20th December at Sacred Heart church hall following the 9.00am Mass and St Philip Howard church hall following the 11.00am Mass. All proceeds to the Parish Advent Appeal in support of Harbour Cancer. Donations of cakes and chocolates would be most welcome and can be left in the Parish Office or Sacred Heart Hall. (Joan and Michele have promised not to eat them!) Thank you for your continued support.
CAFOD Supporters’ Day
Saturday 9th January, St Bede’s Parish Hall, Popley Way, Basingstoke RG24 9DX, 10.30am to 3.30pm (Stations of the Cross at 3.30pm). An opportunity for all CAFOD supporters across the Diocese to get together and hear about upcoming plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lent Fast Day. Refreshments provided, but please bring your own lunch. To book a place contact 01252 329385.
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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13th December 2009
3rd Sunday of Advent |
 Advent Services
Details of Advent Services, including Penitential Services, in the Pastoral Area are on the notice board.
Christmas Services
Details of all Christmas Services in the Solent Pastoral Area are on the notice board. In this parish, Services are as follows:-
Christmas Services
24 December
10.00am -
Children’s Christmas Tree Service - Our Lady of Walsingham
05.00pm – Vigil Mass - St
Philip Howard
06.00pm – Vigil Mass - Our Lady of Walsingham
10.30pm – Midnight Mass - Sacred
Heart
25 December
09.00am – Christmas Day Mass - Sacred
Heart
11.00am – Christmas Day Mass - St
Philip Howard |
Fareham Good Neighbours
Could you spare a couple of hours each fortnight to visit someone in their own home to provide companionship? See the poster on the notice board.
Portchester Churches Together
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.
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. Proceeds to the Advent Appeal in aid of Harbour Cancer Support Centre.
Advent Lunch
This 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).
Carol Singing in QA Hospital on Christmas Eve
If you would like to come please ring 023 9228 6408. We meet in the Chapel on A level at 6.00pm and aim to finish between 8.00pm and 8.30pm, you may email
Fratton Park – Carols
Faith and Football – Carols with the Salvation Army Band, free mince pies and mulled wine from 6.00pm on Monday 21st December, Fratton Park, Jobsite Stand. Free car park at the stadium from 6.00pm. Ring 023 9277 6823 for more details.
Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College
All are invited to the Christmas Carol Service on Tuesday 15th December at 7.30pm. The Service will be followed by mince pies and mulled wine.
Biddings
Those who are writing the Biddings over the Christmas and New Year period are asked to ensure they reach the Parish Office by Tuesday 15th December.
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 - £1942.80
Advent Appeal to date - £1579.10 |
