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 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.
Parish Half-day of Prayer
A half-day of prayer called ‘Lord, teach us how to pray’ is being organised for the whole Parish for Saturday 30th January, 9.30am to noon. The event will start with Mass at St Philip Howard Church at 9.30am, followed by a brief talk and instruction on ways of praying that may be new to you. Further details to follow.
Pope Urges Religious Freedom in Turkey
Pope Urges Religious Freedom in Turkey While Catholics in Turkey enjoy religious freedom, they are still awaiting civil juridical recognition. The Pope discussed relations between The Vatican and Turkey upon receiving Ambassador Kenan Gursoy in audience. The Pope also touched upon his trip to Turkey in 2006 and the country’s role in resolving conflict in the Middle East. Turkey and the Holy See established diplomatic relations almost 50 years ago and much has been achieved. However, the Pope expressed a desire to continue making the ties deeper and stronger. The Christian communities in Turkey, while a small minority, contribute to the well-being of their fellow citizens, especially through involvement in charitable activity and healthcare. According to the Holy See’s Statistical Yearbook, approximately 99% of Turkey are Muslims and Catholics are 0.04% of the population. |
St John’s College Politics Society
Forthcoming meetings:
Thursday 28 January 7.30pm – Baroness Neville-Jones (Shadow Security Minister)
Monday 8 February 6.00pm – Professor Peter Hennessy on the changing role of the Prime Minister
Thursday 4 March – Mark Hoban MP for Fareham and Shadow City Minister
Meetings take place at St John’s College, Southsea and all are welcome.
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From Mary Ambler
“Thank you to the friends in Fareham and Portchester Parish for their prayers, Masses, cards and support during Michael’s illness and following his death. Such kindness and love was a very real comfort to him during his months of suffering and to Kate, Sophie and me. Please continue to remember Michael in your prayers.” |
Parish Newsletter
If anyone would like to have a large print newsletter, please let Joan know at the Parish Office.
Portchester Voluntary Care
This group has co-ordinators who receive requests by telephone for help with transport. They then find a suitable volunteer who will provide transport and if necessary, an escort, to Health Centres, Hospitals, Dentists etc. Donations are appreciated and can be placed in an envelope provided by the driver who will return it to the treasurer. Volunteer drivers can, if they wish, claim expenses. If you feel this service might be of help to you or if you would like to volunteer to be a driver or escort, please telephone 023 9232 1788.
Ushers and Welcomers
The meeting for Ushers and Welcomers takes place on Tuesday 12th January at 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Hall.
Addictions
Equipping the Church in an Addictive Society – Saturday 23rd January 2010 from 9.30am to 4.30pm at Victory Gospel Church, Nutburn Road, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9DX. Please book your place by Saturday 9th January on 023 8073 1608.
Hospital Stay
Should you or a member of your family be taken into hospital for a routine operation or rest care, please let us know at the Parish Office. Although you may register your details at the hospital and include your religion as Catholic, this information is not automatically relayed to the Parish. The same applies if you are taken into hospital as an emergency. A relative or friend needs to let us know. If you are moved to another ward, this is not automatically conveyed to us, and even upon inquiry at your original ward, they will not necessarily tell us to where you have been moved. If the hospital authorities fail to offer you the opportunity of spiritual support, they are contravening the NHS guidelines for the spiritual needs of patients and staff. Please also let us know when you have returned home. Visits can be arranged and Holy Communion brought to you at home, but only if we know you have been released from hospital.
Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity
Full details of the Services of prayer for Christian Unity will be in next weekend’s newsletter. The Churches Together in Portchester Service is to take place at Our Lady of Walsingham Church on Sunday 17th January at 6.00pm and the Fareham Service is to take place at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday 24th January at 6.30pm.
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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10th January 2010
The Baptism of the Lord |
 Youth Club
The Youth Club will next meet on 17th January.
Newsletter
Apologies for this abridged newsletter. We hope to be back to normal next weekend.
PPC
Please note that the Parish Pastoral Council scheduled for Monday 11th January has been cancelled.
Catholic Bible School
FORTHCOMING HIGHLIGHTS:
"Look For The Table" Spiritual Reflections on Psalm 23 - Study Day
Charles Whitehead
Saturday 23 January 2010
10.00am - 3.30pm
For more details please contact us - phone: 01243 371766
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Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult training
Saturday 16th January 2010
Child Protection Training – 10.00am to 12.30pm at St Jude’s School Hall
Vulnerable Adult Training – 1.30pm to 4.00pm at St Jude’s School Hall.
To book a place please call Soraya Ciccarone on 023 9281 6396 or email
Addictions Awareness Training
A day provided by Life for the World Trust, a Christian charity with over 40 years of working with addictions takes place on Saturday 23rd January from 9.30am to 4.30pm at Victory Gospel Church, Nutburn Road, North Baddesley, Southampton. Ring 023 8073 1608 to book a place.
Used Postage Stamps
Please bring your used postage stamps to church. These are sent to the Scout Association to raise funds for the Trust that provides holiday homes for handicapped scouts (boys and girls). The box is in the entrance hall.
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
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