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 SALE OF FAIRTRADE GOODS
A big thank you to all parishioners who have supported us on the first weekend of the month. The time has come to stop as The Well is reducing its sales due to competition from supermarkets. This does mean that more Fairtrade goods are widely available and so many more people are helped out of poverty.
Entrance Antiphons for this week
Monday - FUNERAL MASS
Tuesday – Lord, hear my voice when I call to you. You are my help; do not cast me off, do not desert me, my Saviour God.
Wednesday - How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the man who brings tidings of peace, joy and salvation.
Thursday – Lord, hear my voice when I call to you. You are my help; do not cast me off, do not desert me, my Saviour God.
Friday - FUNERAL MASS
Saturday - Hail, holy Mother! The child to whom you gave birth is the King of heave and earth for ever. |
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. |
FROM FATHER JOE
Re St Philip Howard Hall and Car Park
I am very much aware that there have been some serious concerns about St Philip Howard Hall over the past weeks and even months. As a matter of fact these concerns have consumed my time this past week.
Much of this concern has been regarding the people from the National Rider Training, the motor cycle people and their use of our facilities. This mostly concerns the cleanliness of the hall which has come to a despicable state. However, it must be said, once a volunteer cleaner left a number of years ago the cleanliness has always been an issue with no-one taking responsibility and, to be perfectly honest, every group blaming every other group for the cleanliness of the hall.
This past week, we have had a number of meetings both with the motor cycle group, Finance and others involved with the hall, with the result that beginning this week, National Rider Training will have restricted and defined access to the hall. In fact, it should be noted that no-one has access to the hall when another scheduled group is using it.
National Rider Training has agreed to monetary compensation for the state of the hall as well as paying for a cleaner twice a week. Some have expressed a concern that others not associated with the Church should use the facilities. We have always allowed others to do so and a definite benefit of their presence on the site is security. During the time they have been here there has been a marked decrease in vandalism, largely caused by the fact of having a site empty during the hours of day during the week.
This new policy will be under review in three months time but I would like to remind everyone who uses the hall that even with a cleaner. IT IS THE USERS’ RESPONSIBILITY TO CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES.
Father Joe |
FAITH AND LIGHT
This month’s Faith and Light meeting, due to be held this Sunday, has been cancelled.
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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13th June 2010
11th Sunday of the Year |
 THANKS FROM FATHER PETER SPRAGUE
“A big thank you to everyone who made my 18th anniversary of ordination such a memorable occasion. Thanks for all the cards and gifts. Thanks to those who decorated the church and brought food and drink for the party after Mass. The cake was marvellous and I want to thank Rose Andrews for her fantastic caricature of me in icing! There’s a display of photos in Our Lady of Walsingham for you to see. Special thanks to Fathers Joe and Pat for helping me celebrate 18 years of priesthood. Ad multos annos!” Father Peter
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.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Wednesday 16th June – Social Group – 7.00pm St Jude’s School.
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. Ticket prices and further information will follow shortly.
FROM THE TRUSTEES OF THE WELL
Since our statement that The Well bookshop and coffee shop would have to close, the practical issues surrounding closure have become clearer and it is with considerable sadness that we now announce that trading will cease on Friday 3rd September. Until then we will be making every effort to sell all our stock – books, gifts, cards and Traidcraft goods – and trust that you will continue to support The Well as you have over the past years. The future direction of The Well’s parent charity as a means of providing a visible ecumenical Christian presence in the centre of Fareham remains unclear, but once the shop has been closed the trustees will consider the financial options and seek the views of the Christian Community of Fareham as to a way forward.
CATHOLIC BIBLE SCHOOL
Raffle winners: V. Matthews – photograph album: Joan Baker – box of Celebration: Melinda – book.
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 - £1725.35
SVP - £138.51
Thank you for your generosity.
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