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Thank you to all the Altar Servers, Choir, Musicians, Flower Arrangers, Cleaners, Sacristans, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, Readers, Ushers, Liturgists, RCIA Catechists and all who have worked so hard to prepare for and to make this Holy Week and Easter special to our Parish. Father Joe
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - Christ now raised from the dead will never die again; death no longer has power over him, alleluia.
Tuesday – Let us shout out our joy and happiness and give glory to God, the Lord of all, because he is our King, alleluia.
Wednesday - I will be a witness to you in the world, O Lord. I will spread the knowledge of your name among my brothers, alleluia..
Thursday – When you walked at the head of your people, O God, and lived with them on their journey, the earth shook at your presence and the skies poured forth their rain, alleluia.
Friday - By your blood, O Lord, you have redeemed us from every tribe and tongue, from every nation and people: you have made us into the kingdom of God, alleluia.
Saturday - You are a people God claims as his own, to praise him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light, alleluia. |
THE LIFE OF CHRIST
The production of the Wintershall open air play, The Life of Christ, takes place for six days from 29th June 2010. See the poster in the church porch for details.
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THANK YOU
Father Joe and Father Pat, would like to thank everyone for their generous Easter Offerings and joins Canon Richard, Father David, Father Peter, Father Tony and Deacon Langford in thanking all in the Parish for their cards and kind wishes at Easter. |
PRAYER
Pope Benedict is asking for prayers for the Jews, Muslims and Christians of the Holy Land.
FROM THE CATHOLIC BIBLE SCHOOL
The measure of greatness is not the number of servants you have, but the number of people you serve.
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CELEBRATING MARRIAGE 2010
On 12th June 2010 there will be a special Mass at St Bede’s, Basingstoke for couples in our diocese celebrating significant wedding anniversaries during 2010. If you are celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th anniversary during 2010 or any anniversary over 60 years, lease let your Parish Priest know as soon as possible so that Bishop Crispian can send you an invitation. Attendance will be by invitation only and numbers are limited.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Pope John-Paul II established this feast to be celebrated by the whole Church on the first Sunday after Easter. Father Peter Glas will lead a solemn service for the Solent Pastoral Area in St Mary’s Church, High Street, Gosport on Sunday 11th April at 2.00pm, finishing with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3.00pm. Everyone is welcome.
DAY OF PRAYER LED BY CANON DANIEL CRONIN
This is hosted by the Portsmouth Diocesan Keeping in Touch Team and takes place at St Bede’s Church, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hants. RG24 9DX. This day, which takes place on Saturday 17th April, 10.30am to 3.00pm, will be an opportunity to pray and reflect on how we can become more welcoming communities to all who live in our midst including those who no longer go to church. No charge – tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
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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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11th April 2010
2nd Sunday of Easter |
PARISH OFFICE
 The Parish Office will re-open on Monday 12th April.
ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM
The annual pilgrimage to Walsingham takes place on Tuesday 6th July. The cost per person is £35.00. All parishioners are welcome. Please contact Yvonne Byrne on 01329 311911 for further details.
FIRST FRIDAY DAY OF PRAYER
There will be no First Friday Day of Prayer in April over the Easter period. We will recommence on the Friday 7th May at St Mary’s Church, Gosport. This is a day retreat to pray for the community of the Solent Pastoral Area. The theme is: Mary, Queen of Heaven. Take time out and come and reflect. We start with coffee/tea at 10.00am in the Upper Room, St Mary’s Parish Hall next to the church. The prayer starts with Rosary and Adoration 10.30am when Father Peter Glas gives the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Spiritual guidance. During Adoration there will be time for reflection, prayers to the Sacred Heart and intercessions. Holy Mass begins at 12.00 noon. We share over lunch with Bible Study from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. We will study the role of Mary as Queen of Heaven and finish with the Divine Mercy chaplet at 3.00pm. For further details, ring Rebecca on 023 9238 1802.
CYCLE GLASGOW TO EDINBURGH CHALLENGE
A scenic sponsored cycle ride from 4th to 6th June 2010 in aid of palliative care projects in India, cycling from Glasgow to Edinburgh via The Trossachs. Organised by EMMS International – health and education for today, hope for tomorrow. Details are on the notice board.
PARISH QUILT
Thank you for the wonderful response last weekend. We will be leaving a box of fabric squares and instruction leaflets at the back of each church for the next couple of weeks. So, if you missed the opportunity of taking part in the project, please help yourself. We would love every family to be included.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011
This runs from 8th to 22nd August and plans are well underway for the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Spain for the next international gathering with Pope Benedict. Bishop Crispian has spoken of his enthusiasm about World Youth Day and how he would like as many young people as possible from the Diocese to be able to participate. There is a need to book the travel and accommodation for Spain soon as there will be a tremendous pressure on hotel space in Madrid during the celebrations. The Spanish authorities are expecting over two million people to take part! Any young people interested are asked to hand in their names to Father Joe or Father Pat as soon as possible. A positive feedback from the young people who went to the last World Youth Day was the opportunity to spend time with the priests who were part of the group. They felt able to ask for help with their faith as well as being able to celebrate the sacraments, especially the Sacrament of Reconciliation with them.
CONFRATERNITY OF THE ROSARY
Diary dates from April to December 2010 are on the notice board.
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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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