CLOSE OF THE YEAR FOR PRIESTS
Pope Benedict has said that although all the good of the Year for Priests cannot be measured, people will certainly see its fruit. He said, “The Priest is formed by Christ’s charity itself, that love that moved him to give his life for his friends and also to pardon his enemies. Because of this Priests are the first builders of the civilisation of love.”

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.

QUIZZES
Quizzes will be on sale after Mass this weekend. Proceeds will go to the Harbour Cancer Support Centre.

ST ANNE’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN EVENING
The Open Evening for entrance to Year 7 in September 2011 will be held on Tuesday 22nd June from 6.30pm – Carlton Road, Southampton SO15 2WZ – parking in Bedford Place public car park and local streets. Parents with daughters in Year 5 considering applying for admission are warmly invited.

SCOUTS – URGENT APPEAL
“To all parents and friends of 15th Fareham Scout Group. Following the recent AGM no-one came forward to fill the post of Group Chairman. We have two months – that is until the end of term – before the District steps in to consider whether the Group can continue. It is a requirement of scouting that we have a Chair, Treasurer and Secretary as well as Section Leaders. Please contact me by 2nd July if you would be prepared to put yourself forward or if you have someone you would like to nominate for this position. I look forward to someone responding to this further appeal or, quite frankly, we are in serious jeopardy!! Yours in Scouting – Andrea Barnes, GSL – tel. 01329 283620.”

St Jude's Catholic Primary School
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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.

ANNUAL NAVAL MASS
Parishioners in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and their families are invited to take part in the Annual Naval Mass at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth on 11th July 2010 at 10.00am. This is an opportunity of celebrating their identities as Catholics and as members of the Naval family. The new Bishop of the Forces, Bishop Richard Moth, will preside and preach and the local Catholic Chaplains will concelebrate. Serving personnel are encouraged to wear 1B uniform/Blues and Veterans to wear their medals. Afterwards there will be a Reception for everyone in the Cathedral Hall. If you need any more information, contact Fr Simon Bradbury at HMS Sultan 023 9254 2437.

PAPAL VISIT
The Parish Social Group is working on arranging for coaches for the Papal Mass and Beatification in the midlands as well as possibly a coach for the Vigil centred on youth in Hyde Park. Further details will be available as plans are made.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 4th July at 12.00 noon in 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. Ticket prices: £5.00 or £3.00 concessions. Tickets will be on sale this weekend.

PEG
The next meeting is on Friday 25th June at 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Hall, with Dave Hill from the Diocesan Youth Ministry. The July meeting on 30th July is about fostering.

THANKS TO THE SVP
Those who went on the SVP trip last Wednesday would like to say what an enjoyable time they had and to thank the SVP for arranging such a lovely day out.

ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN THE SACRAMENTS
A day of reflection for members of RCIA Teams on Saturday 10th July at Wisdom House, Romsey, SO51 8EL from 10.30am to 3.30pm (coffee from 10.00am) – cost £15.00 to include refreshments and light lunch. Advance booking is essential – please ring Eileen Stephenson on 01329 835583.

FIRST FRIDAY
A day retreat to pray for the Community of the Solent Pastoral Area. This is an important time as we approach the inauguration of the new Parish of Our Lady, Star of the Sea. Within this day of prayer and retreat, we will take time to reflect on the concept of community and how this will evolve within our new Parish. We will think about Mary as the Mother of our community. Come and pray with us on Friday 2nd July at St Mary’s Church, Gosport beginning with coffee/tea at 10.00am in the Upper Room. We finish with the Divine Mercy chaplet at 3.00pm. For further details, ring Rebecca on 023 9238 1802.

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 - £1711.11
SVP - £689.62

Retiring Collection next Sunday for Peter’s Pence

Thank you for your generosity.

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