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 Prayer Group
Father Peter Glas’ Prayer Group meets on Thursday 4th February at Our Lady of Walsingham Church, Portchester. For further details, ring Rebecca on 023 9238 1802.
Mass on Saturday at 10.30am in Sacred Heart will be celebrated in the Extraordinary Rite.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - Save us, Lord our God and gather us together from the nations that we may proclaim your holy name and glory in your praise.
Tuesday – The Lord will come with mighty power and give light to the eyes of all who serve him, alleluia.
Wednesday - I will look after my sheep, says the Lord, and I will raise up one shepherd who will pasture them. I, the Lord, will be their God.
Thursday –Save us, Lord our God and gather us together from the nations that we may proclaim your holy name and glory in your praise.
Friday - Here is a wise and faithful virgin who went with lighted lamp to meet her Lord.
Saturday - Extraordinary Rite Mass |
Medjugorje Pilgrimage June 2010
A ten day pilgrimage has been organised from 7th to 17th June. Father Peter Glas will be our Spiritual Director. Shared accommodation (bed, breakfast and evening meal) and coach transfers in Dubrovnik will cost 290 Euros per person. Transport to and from Gatwick and travel insurance are not included.
In an effort to keep air fares as low as possible for everyone, it has been decided once again to ask people to book and pay direct for their seats on the same British Airways flights as detailed below. Flights can be booked via the internet where cheaper fares can normally be purchased and, the earlier flights are booked, the lower the fares are likely to be.
Flights:
7th June Flight BA 2882 London Gatwick depart 09.50 arrive Dubrovnik 13.35
17th June Flight BA 2883 Dubrovnik depart 14.30 arrive London Gatwick 16.20
If interested, contact Doug at Gosport Parish Office for more details and a booking form, tel. 023 9258 0119. |
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From Father Pat
Since I came here to the Parish of Fareham and Portchester, there have been many positive comments from people regarding the gratitude of being part of a caring Parish community. This is especially when the community rejoices with those who are celebrating a joyful event like a wedding or supporting and journeying with those going through bereavement. This is what our Universal Catholic community should be about where we care together, suffer together, rejoice together, move forward together in the building up of the Kingdom of God. |
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr Maurice Twomey, who died recently.
Faith and Light
The Faith and Light service for Candlemas takes place on 7th February at 3.00pm in St Philip Howard Church.
Celebration of Marriage and Family Life
International Marriage Week this year is from 8th February to 14th February inclusive. A service to ‘Celebrate Marriage and Family Life’ will take place in the Sacred Heart Church at 4.30pm on Sunday 14th February 2010. During this service there will be an opportunity for you to renew your Marriage Vows. Please come along with your spouse and children. Widows, widowers and singles are also invited for we all belong to some family for which we need to thank God.
Women’s World Day of Prayer
Women’s World Day of Prayer is almost upon us again. This year in Fareham the services will be held at St Columba church in Hilson Drive on Friday 5th March 2010 at 2.00pm and 7.30pm. The Portchester service takes place at Our Lady of Walsingham Church where the Speaker will be Joy Ellis. The time will be announced shortly. This year’s service has been prepared by the women of Cameroon. The theme is “Let everything that has breath Praise God.” Refreshments will follow each service. Everyone is welcome.
What is your teenager thinking?
Find out at Teenagers! What every parent has to know. Come to Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill, Green Lane, Maybush, Southampton, SO16 9RG on Tuesday 2nd March from 7.30 to 10.00pm (doors open at 7.00pm). Tickets £6.00.
First Fridays
We will resume on Friday 5th February 2010 at St Mary’s Church, Gosport. The theme is: Mary, at the side of Jesus in his ministry: The Marriage at Cana. Prepare for Lent with a day retreat led by Father Peter Glas. We start with coffee/tea at 10.00am in the Upper Room, St Mary’s Parish Hall, next to the church. Ring Rebecca on 023 9238 1802 for further details.
Basics Bank
The next Basics Bank takes place on the weekend of 7th February.
Safeguarding Representative(s)
We are looking for volunteers in the Parish who would be willing to be a Safeguarding Representative or even form a team in this area (previously known as Child Protection Rep.) The role of Parish Safeguarding Representative is vital in order to ensure that the Parish complies with the National Policies and Procedures which have been agreed in the area of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults. The Representative is the link between the Parish and the Diocese and is in regular contact with the Diocesan Safeguarding Co-ordinator and Administrator. The Representative is involved in the recruitment of volunteers to ministries in the Parish and has the responsibility for facilitating the CRB Disclosure Procedure at Parish level and ensuring that everybody who is required to go through the procedure does so. This role is subject to an Enhanced CRB Disclosure/ISA registration and training. Support will be provided by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
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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31st January 2010
4th Sunday of the Year |
 Thanks from:
Jasmine and Jonathan Ward
“We would like to thank all our friends who have prayed for our daughter, Elizabeth, over the last four years. She died peacefully on 6th December 2009 in Addenbrookes Hospital, after much suffering. We thank everyone who has given us so much kind support and also appreciate all of the beautiful sympathy cards sent to us. With kind regards to you all.” Jasmine and Jonathan
Mary Holden
“On behalf of myself and the family, we thank you for your beautiful messages and actions of sympathy after the deaths of my husband, Michael, and my son Brian. This has been a very sad time but your actions have lifted our spirits and we truly thank you.” Mary
Daughters of Wisdom
Jung and Prayer
Tuesday 9th February 2010 from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Suggested offering £15.00 to include a simple lunch.
Understanding Icons
A day led by Rev. Aija Kaartifnen, a Lutheran minister from Finland on Saturday 13th March from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Suggested offering £15.00 including a simple lunch. More details of both these days, from Wisdom Centre, Wisdom House, Romsey, SO51 8EL.
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Gregorian Chant
Schola Gregoriana Sancti Nicolai (Gregorian Choir of St Nicholas) is a male-voice Gregorian Chant choir. The Schola meets regularly and welcomes new members. No previous experience of music, singing, or Latin is required. Anyone interested should contact Neville McNally, 023 9286 2384 or email. The Schola will sing for Mass at Sacred Heart on Saturday 6th February at 10.30am.
Latin Vespers
Vespers will be sung with Gregorian Chant in St John’s Cathedral at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on Sunday 7th February at 5.00pm. All welcome.
PCC
The next PPC meeting takes place on Monday 1st February at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Walsingham Church.
Catholic Bible School, Nutbourne
February Programme
The Psalms
Midweek Bible Study, Wednesdays 3rd, 10th and 24th February and 3rd March from 9.30am to 11.30am
God Heals Today
Study day, Saturday 6th February from 10.00am to 3.30pm
What Colour is Worship?
A day about worship but with a difference, Saturday 27th February from 10.00am to 3.30pm.
Prior booking is helpful. Ring 01243 371700. www.catholic-bible-school.org |
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 - £1736.00
There is a Retiring Collection this weekend for the Catholic Education Service.
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