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 Annual Novena to St Joseph
The Mill Hill Missionaries annual novena to St Joseph takes place from 10th to 18th March. Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Church, Cookham Road, Maidenhead at 7.30pm except Saturday at 6.30pm and Sunday at 10.45. On Friday 19th March, the Feast of St Joseph, Mass will be at 10.00am. If you are unable to attend but would like to receive a Novena Booklet, please contact Fr Denis Treacy, Mill Hill Missionaries, P.O. Box 3608, Maidenhead, SL6 7UX.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - Let the children come to me and do not stop them, says the Lord; to such belongs the kingdom of God.
Tuesday – Come, let us worship the Lord. Let us bow down in the presence of our maker, for he is the Lord our God.
Wednesday - Here is a wise and faithful virgin who went with lighted lamp to meet her Lord.
Thursday –Hail, holy Mother! The child to whom you gave birth is the King of heaven and earth for ever.
Friday - Come, let us worship the Lord. Let us bow down in the presence of our maker, for he is the Lord our God.
Saturday - Hail, holy Mother! The child to whom you gave birth is the King of heaven and earth for ever. |
Apostleship of the Sea
AOS is seeking to recruit a Port Chaplain, Southampton based. Port Chaplains are priests, nuns, permanent deacons and suitable individuals drawn from the laity. Please see the poster on the notice board for full details.
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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Fr Maurice Twomey RIP
Fr Maurice’s funeral takes place on Wednesday 10th February at 12.15pm in St Peter’s, Winchester. |
Danny McMullan RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Danny McMullan, who died recently. Please also pray for Sue and for all Danny’s family at this sad time.
Faith and Light
The Faith and Light service for Candlemas takes place this Sunday, 7th February at 3.00pm in St Philip Howard Church and will be celebrated by Father Pat.
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.
Lenten Breakfasts
The first Lenten Breakfast will take place in the Sacred Heart Hall on Thursday 18th February 2010, following the 7.00am Mass. All proceeds to the Parish Lenten Appeal. Everyone most welcome.
Thanks from Aid to the Church in Need
“Thank you for your kind gift for the Church in Need. We gratefully acknowledge receipt of your donation of £2023.00 which is being assigned to Haiti in accordance with your wishes. Your deep friendship and love for those in need are really appreciated. The Bishop of Cap-Haitien, Haiti says ‘I want to be grateful to you and the whole family for the help of ACN in the name of the seminarians, of the Church and the entire country.’ Thank you…..”
Harbour Cancer Support
The collection boxes for the Quiz raised a total of £129.96 for Harbour Cancer Support Centre. Thanks to Graham Goodlad for compiling the quiz.
Basics Bank
The next Basics Bank takes place this weekend.
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. There will be two SafeSys training sessions in the Safeguarding Office, St Edmund House, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth on Wednesday 17th February – Session One at 10.00am and Session Two at 2.00pm. Ring 023 9281 6396 to book a place.
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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7th February 2010
Fifth Sunday of the Year |
 From Andrea Taggerty
“We are ‘reach4it’ a group raising money for Faith and Football, an organisation which provides supplies for people in Goa, a very poor part of India. We will be holding a cream tea evening on 27th February at Our Lady of Walsingham Church after 6.00pm Mass. If you would like a ticket, please speak to me as soon as possible. Each Ticket will cost £4.00.”
The Anchor
The next edition of the Solent Pastoral Area Newsletter will be available next weekend.
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.
Latin Vespers
Vespers will be sung with Gregorian Chant in St John’s Cathedral at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel this Sunday 7th February at 5.00pm. All welcome.
Cabrini Children’s Society
Next Sunday, 14th February, the annual collection takes place. The Society provides support and care for some of the most vulnerable children and young people and relies on the generosity and good will of the Catholic community to continue its work in our diocese.
Pope Benedict’s UK Visit
Pope Benedict is looking ahead with anticipation to his forthcoming visit to the UK in September. He has urged bishops to encourage the Catholics of England and Wales in their devotion and to assure them that he constantly remembers them in his prayers and holds them in his heart.
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 - £1773.40
Catholic Education - £349.76
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