APF MISSION MASS
The annual Mass offered for all APF members by Fr Frank Thompson MHM takes place on Monday 12th July at 7.30pm in St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth. This will be followed by a short film “Parkari Kohli” Pakistan. Please see the poster on the notice board. All are welcome.

PARISH DAY
Our Parish Day takes place after the 11.00am Mass this Sunday, 4th July, on St Philip Howard/St Jude’s site. This will be a wonderful opportunity for us to gather together, rain or shine, to have fun, be entertained and celebrate what we have in the Parish of Fareham and Portchester. Please come along and enjoy yourselves!

CONFIRMATION
Bishop Crispian will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation this Tuesday, 6th July, at 7.00pm in St Philip Howard Church. Please remember to pray for all the Confirmation candidates.

LIFT TO MASS
A lady living at Elson would appreciate a lift to Mass. If you are able to help, please notify Joan at the Parish Office.

APF MISSION MASS
The annual Mass offered for all APF members by Fr Frank Thompson MHM takes place on Monday 12th July at 7.30pm in St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth. This will be followed by a short film “Parkari Kohli” Pakistan. Please see the poster on the notice board. All are welcome.

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.

SEA SUNDAY
The Apostleship of the Sea was founded in 1922 and provides the pastoral outreach of the Catholic Church to all seafarers. 95% of all goods we use and consume in the UK are transported by sea but the conditions of seafarers are hidden from us. Typically recruited from Third World countries where wages are lower, seafarers work away from home for nine to twelve months at a time, often suffering loneliness, depression, dangerous working conditions, spiritual deprivation and exploitation. Apostleship of the Sea deploys port chaplains and ship visitors who welcome seafarers and provide for their pastoral and practical needs. Although the Apostleship of the Sea is an official Church agency, it receives no central funding from the Church, the Vatican or the Government and relies entirely on voluntary donations.

The annual Sea Sunday appeal is a vital source of income. There will be a retiring collection after Mass next weekend.

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.

CAN YOU HELP THE RAINBOW CENTRE?
They are employing a Hungarian Conductor-teacher, Zsuzsa Jene, for their Summer Holiday Club. She requires a room from 25th July to 21st August. She is a mature lady in her early 40’s, friendly and reliable. She will be at work Monday to Friday approximately 9.30am to 4.30pm. In addition, the Rainbow Centre is employing a Hungarian Conductor, Zita, from 1st September. She is moving to England from Kuwait with her husband, Renil, who is a qualified Accountant. They require a room for about 3 to 4 weeks while they sort out housing arrangements. Please contact Magdi Kovacs on 01329 289500 or email

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
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.

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
Retiring Collection next weekend for the Apostleship of the Sea

Thank you for your generosity.

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