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 Crib Offerings – Thanks
“Thank you very much for your parish cheque for £105.00, being the proceeds of your Crib Collection. Thank you to all parishioners for their contribution to our support for the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and his flock, the Christians of the Holy Land. Besides finance, the Order supports those in the Holy Land with, of course, our prayers and also by our presence there on pilgrimage. A group from this Lieutenancy generally visits the Holy Land twice each year.” Bernard Waddingham, Treasurer, Lieutenancy of England and Wales, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - The Lord said to Simon Peter: I have prayed that your faith may not fail; and you in your turn must strengthen your brothers.
Tuesday – In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge. From all eternity, you are God.
Wednesday - Remember your mercies, Lord, your tenderness from ages past. Do not let our enemies triumph over us; O God, deliver Israel from all her distress.
Thursday – Let my words reach your ears, Lord; listen to my groaning and hear the cry of my prayer, O my King, my God.
Friday - Lord, deliver me from my distress. See my hardship and my poverty and pardon all my sins.
Saturday - The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; his commandments are the wisdom of the simple. |
Healing Mass
There will be a Healing Mass with prayer and laying on of hands for the Solent Pastoral Area in St Mary’s Church, High Street, Gosport on Wednesday 24th February at 7.00pm. The Mass will be preceded by the Rosary at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
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The Parish Ecology Group will lead Stations of the Cross on Friday 26th February using a CAFOD meditation in Sacred Heart Church at 7.30pm. Next Basics Bank is the weekend of 7th March.
Pax Christi Visit to Israel-Palestine
Pax Christi will be visiting Israel and Palestine from 1st to 8th November 2010 to visit the places associated with the life of Jesus and also to meet with those who struggle today to live in the Holy Land. Accommodation will be in Bethlehem on a half-board basis. Costs of two people sharing a room is £900 per person. The group will be accompanied by Father Paul Maddison. Email |
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 the same day, at Our Lady of Walsingham Church at 2.15pm where the Speaker will be Joy Ellis.
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 every service.
All are welcome.
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Lenten Breakfasts
Lenten Breakfasts take place in the Sacred Heart Hall on Thursdays following the 7.00am Mass. All proceeds to the Parish Lenten Appeal. Everyone most welcome.
Portchester Lent Lunches
Lent Lunches in aid of Christian Aid and CAFOD begin on Wednesday 24th February. These are held at Portchester Methodist Church beginning with a short service at 12.00 noon followed by the Lent Lunch at 12.30pm. Catholics are responsible for the service and lunch on Wednesday 10th March. Father Pat will lead this Service.
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. |
Oberammergau Passion Play
Angela Holidays have vacancies on their 8 day coach holiday to the Oberammergau Passion Play. See the notice board for details.
Aid to the Church in Need
See the notice board for details of pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela, the Holy Land or day pilgrimages to Walsingham and Carfin.
Lenten Fast Day
Friday 26th February is Lenten Fast Day in aid of CAFOD. Envelopes will be collected on 28th February after Mass.
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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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21st February 2010
First Sunday of Lent |
 Parish Lenten Appeal
Our Parish Lenten commitment with Adopt Sri Lanka continues and our 2010 Lenten almsgiving will assist hundreds of children and many teachers in Sri Lanka.
Further details will follow next week. In the light of recent extraordinary fund raising activities, we encourage you to give only what you can afford.
Archbishop Paul of Bamenda
Archbishop Paul died on 26th January 2010. Bishop Crispian will celebrate a Requiem Mass for him in St John’s Cathedral at 12.15pm on Saturday 27th March. Mgr Ron Hishon will be the preacher.
Marine Conservation in the UK
Is this an opportunity for recovery or an ecological impossibility? A talk by Bill Rigby to be held at St Vincent College, Mill Lane, Gosport on Monday 8th March 2010 beginning at 7.30pm. Admission is free.
Pastoral Area Lent Reflections
Mondays 10.15am – Immaculate Conception, Stubbington (‘Life to the Full’ commencing week beginning 22nd February)
Mondays 7.30pm – Paray Room, St Margaret Mary, Park Gate (‘Life to the Full’ commencing week beginning 1st March
Wednesday 1.30pm – St John’s, Lee (‘Life to the Full’ commencing week beginning 22nd February)
Thursdays 7.00pm – Immaculate Conception, Stubbington (‘Life to the Full’ commencing week beginning 22nd February) |
Passover Meal
In aid of the Lenten Appeal supporting Adopt Sri Lanka – Saturday 20th March 2010 in St Jude’s School Hall – 12.30pm. Tickets £6.00 will be on sale shortly.
Catholic Women’s League and UCM Lenten Day of Reflection
Wednesday 3rd March from 10.00am to 3.30pm at St Philip Howard Hall led by Father Peter Glas. Holy Mass at 12.00noon in church – picnic lunch. Tea/coffee and soup will be served - £3.00 each. All ladies of the Parish are welcome. Ring 023 9258 0681 to reserve a place.
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.”
Churches Together in Portchester Lent Course
“The Power of Small Choices”
Thursdays at 7.30pm
25 February – St Mary’s Church, Portchester Castle
4th March – Methodist Church, Castle Street
11 March – Our Lady of Walsingham Church, White Hart Lane
18 March – St Mary’s Church, Portchester Castle
25 March – Methodist Church, Castle Street |
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 - £1702.75
Cabrini Children’s Society - £224.90
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