CONGRATULATIONS
We offer our congratulations to Father Peter Sprague, who celebrates his Ordination Anniversary this weekend.

JOHN HENRY NEWMAN – A VERY HUMAN SAINT
A talk on John Henry Newman will be given by Rev Mgr Canon Cyril Murtagh on 17th June at 7.30pm in Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Stubbington. Pope Benedict will beatify Cardinal John Henry Newman on 19th September 2010 in Birmingham, during his visit to the UK. Come and find out about one of the great converts to Roman Catholicism in the 19th century.

RETIRING COLLECTION
There is a retiring collection this weekend for the SVP.

MISSION APPEAL
There will be an appeal next weekend on behalf of the Sacred Heart Fathers and Brothers Betharram. They were founded by St Michael Garicoits at Betharram, which is an ancient shrine of Our Lady not far from Lourdes.

WALSINGHAM
Annual Pilgrimage on Tuesday 6th July – cost £35.00. There are till seats available. Pick up at Fareham Fire Station, Sacred Heart Church and Our Lady of Walsingham Church at 4.00am, back home at approximately 10.00pm. Please phone 01329 311911 if you are interested.

RALPH HORNER RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ralph Horner, who died recently. Please also pray for Catherine and all their family and friends.

ANNE MYLES RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Anne Myles, who died recently and for all Anne’s family and friends.

A DAY WITH MARY
Saturday 19th June at St Michael’s Abbey, Farnborough, Hants beginning at 10.00am with the Procession of Our Lady. Mass takes place at 11.15am. Packed lunch at 12.30pm followed by Exposition and outdoor procession of the Blessed Sacrament. At 4.45pm there is a Sermon on Our Lady by a Benedictine Monk, the Five Glorious Mysteries, Act of Consecration, Benediction, Blessing of St Benedict Medals, Enrolments in the Brown Scapular and Miraculous Medal. The day will finish at approximately 6.00pm. See the poster on the notice board.

MISSIONARY SERVANTS OF THE POOR OF THE THIRD WORLD
Young men between the ages of 16 and 25 years are invited to experience international community life with the Seminarians of the Holy Mary Mother of the Poor House of Priestly Formation from 11th to 31st July 2010. Full room and board are provided at the Seminary at no charge but you would need to cover the cost of your own travel and museum visits. For more information contact: Fr Giuseppe Cardamone, Holy Mary Mother of the Poor House of Priestly Formation, Carretera Mazarambroz S/N 451000, Ajofrin (Toledo), Spain. This summer camp is to be held in preparation for World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid and involves Catholic Formation, Spanish classes, trips around Toledo, sports and prayer during the day.

CATHOLICS IN IRAN
The Christian Community in Iran is at risk of extinction as they are leaving the country for political and religious reasons. Please remember them in your prayers.

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011
The Preparation Meeting takes place on Sunday 27th June from 2.00pm to 5.00pm at St Joseph’s Church, Park Lane, Tilehurst, Reading. RG31 5JJ Contact the Department for Pastoral Formation on 01329 835585 for further details.

SACRED HEART UP-DATE
We were hoping against hope to have the redecorations and restoration work completed by the Feast of the Sacred Heart. However this was not to be. We still do not have a completion date. Some of the decorative work, especially that surrounding the tabernacle, needs to get final approval from Canon Alan Griffiths. However, the work is progressing nicely and I would hope to be able to give you a more firm date on this in next week’s newsletter. Until that time, large occasions such as funerals will be held in St Philip Howard Church. I will keep you updated.

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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.

EVENING WITH CAPTAIN JOHN MCGRATH
“Four and a half churches and a pub. History and Myth, Religion and superstitions in the Welsh Marches”. Friday 18th June 2010 in Sacred Heart Hall 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a fascinating evening of interest, curiosity and intrigue. Tickets: £3.50 – refreshments provided. Tickets on sale this weekend or phone 01329 236275.

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
June is now upon us and this is the time of year when we mention the Books of Remembrance, a very sad time for many people in the Parish. Last year we received many photos of deceased family and friends, entrusted to us to be included in one of the books, people from our own Parish, who have sadly departed over the years.

This year it has been decided to start yet another book, this will be for deceased babies and children of the Parish and friends of the Parish. This we understand will be a very sensitive area for many people but we feel that anyone who has lost a baby or small child should have the opportunity to place their photo or prayer into their own Special Book.

If after you have read this, you feel you would like to send a photo etc. to be placed into one of the books, please place it in an envelope marked “Book of Remembrance” or “Children’s Book of Remembrance” together with their name etc. and also a contact number for yourself, then leave with Joan in the Parish Office.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Wednesday 16th June – Social Group – 7.00pm St Jude’s School.

Sunday 4th July – ‘Parish Day 2010’ 12.00 noon on the school field.

SUMMER CONCERT
The Sacred Heart Choir will be giving a Summer Concert on Saturday 17th July in Sacred Heart Church to raise funds for a new organ keyboard. There will be a varied programme with full choir, soloists and instrumentalists and refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards. Ticket prices and further information will follow shortly.

PARISH DAY
We are planning to hold an open day for the Parish on 4th July on St Philip Howard/St Jude’s Site. This will be the last occasion when we will be able to call ourselves a ‘Parish’ before the Pastoral Area becomes a single Parish in September. The day will be a wonderful opportunity for us all to gather together, rain or shine, to have fun, be entertained and celebrate what we have in the Parish of Fareham and Portchester. You will be receiving more details as the event gets closer but for now please put the date in your diary.

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 - £1779.40

Thank you for your generosity.

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