DAY FOR LIFE
The theme of this year’s Day for Life is Lord, for your faithful people, life is changed, not ended. It aims to present the Church’s teaching on death and will highlight the importance of the Sacrament of the Sick, of praying for the dead and of accompanying the dying person as they journey towards God. It will also point towards the consoling presence and support of the community of faith and those who ‘have gone before us marked with the sign of faith.’ There is a retiring collection this weekend to assist the work of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre and other life related activities supported by the Church.

FROM JOHN MCGRATH
“I offer my heartfelt thanks to all those who helped me when I was taken ill in church last Sunday. The response was magnificent and I was very well looked after until the ambulance arrived. My wife, Zena, also wishes to thank those who kept her informed of developments, offered help and checked up on my progress. I’m pleased to say that it was no more than a faint and nothing was found to be wrong after tests at QA. It certainly brought home to me what a caring, considerate and helpful community we have in the Parish. God bless you all.” John

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN FOSTERING CHILDREN?
Come to the Solent Parish Ecology Group on Friday 30th July at 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Hall and find out more. All are very welcome.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Adoration will recommence on Monday 6th September. Thank you to every adorer for giving so freely of their time to come and sit in the living presence of Our Saviour.

August Adoration will take place on Wednesdays only in Sacred Heart Church. Please sign the form at the back of the church for the time you will be able to cover. Adorers’ Meeting – A meeting for Adorers and anyone interested in joining the dedicated team will be held on Tuesday 3rd August in Sacred Heart Hall at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. The agenda will go over slight changes to be implemented and also the forthcoming Eucharistic Adoration and Exhibition day to be held at the Cathedral.

Awakening Portsmouth – This is a 48 hour round the clock Eucharistic Adoration and Intercession Campaign which is being held at St Michael and All Angels church in Havant. The Service will be led by Father Peter Glas on Saturday 14th August. For full information, please see the poster in the church porch or take a leaflet.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Celebrating Christ the Healer – Saturday 11th September 2010 from 9.30am to 4.00pm at St John’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth – led by Rev. Dr Russ Parker, Director of Acorn Christian Healing Foundation and Canon David Hopgood, Dean of the Cathedral. Cost £10.00. Please bring a packed lunch. Advance booking is essential – to book ring Eileen Stephenson on 01329 835583.

RECEIVE THE GIFT - Saturday 16th October 2010 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at St Swithun Wells Primary School, Hillcrest Avenue, Chandlers Ford – an opportunity for Confirmation Catechists to reflect on how they prepare Candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation. It will focus on prayer, scripture, music and liturgy as well as what can happen post Confirmation. Details from Dave Hill, Advisor for Youth Ministry – 01329 835583.

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.

FROM PAULINE SKINNER
“Thank you to all those who sent cards and good wishes and offered prayers for me regarding my recent hip replacement operation – three weeks on and I am doing extremely well and I feel very blessed. Thank you again.” Pauline

FROM SACRED HEART FATHERS
“Many thanks for the cheque amounting to £689.62 from Brother Andrew’s mission appeal in your Parish. Also may I thank you for all the help and support you gave to him. We are very grateful to all parishioners for their generosity. It is lovely to see people’s desire and commitment to the Church’s mission both at home and abroad and I find it most gratifying. ..May the Sacred Heart bless you.” Brother Michael Richards SCJ

PROMS IN THE PARK – ROMSEY
Friday 13th August – Bournemouth Orchestra is playing ABBA songs. The UCM have two seats available. The mini bus leaves from Sacred Heart Church at 6.00pm – cost: £30.00. Please bring a picnic. If you are interested, please contact Yvonne on 01329 311911.

THE WELL CLOSING DOWN SALE
“We have lots of Christmas and Easter bargains as well as some excellent offers on books and gifts and special offers on all our cards. Please come in and visit us and use the opportunity to support The Well in these last few weeks before it closes on 3rd September 2010. Thank you.”

PAPAL VISIT
Yvette Harrington is co-ordinating arrangements for attendance at both the prayer vigil at Hyde Park in London on 18th September and the beatification Mass for John Henry Newman at Cofton Park, Birmingham on Sunday 19th September. The places allocated to this Parish will be assigned using a ‘lottery’ process and if you would like to attend either one of these events you must register your interest with Yvette. If you have any questions please contact Yvette on 01329 832781. Your name, address and telephone numbers must be received by her by Friday 6th August. Full details were given in last week’s newsletter.

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 - £1700.50

RETIRING COLLECTION THIS SUNDAY – DAY FOR LIFE

Thank you for your generosity.

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