DATES FOR THE DIARY - Socials / Fundraisers
MASS COUNT
18th Oct
29th Nov
6th Dec
If you hear a clicking sound whilst the collection is
being made for the Offertory, it is the tellers recording
the numbers needed by Bishop’s House. This is made
at all the Sunday Masses in October.
‘Lads n Dads’ Curry Night (Ladies is 20/06/15)
Christmas Bazaar - Lockswood Centre
Christmas Concert
OUR CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2014 !!
Sat 29th Nov ‘14 10am - 1pm
Lockswood Community Centre
If anyone has any ideas or would like to help on the
day please contact: Helen 01489 584718
or Carmel 01489 582389 or Eileen 07984 669736.
Thank you. Do join us!!
Stall Holder Meeting Fri 17th Oct 7.30pm
Please can all stall holders attend a gathering at
Jocelyn’s Home - 39 Greenaway Lane, Warsash.
Please call Helen (number above) if you are unable to
make the meeting. Many thanks.
CRAFT GROUP Thurs 16t Oct from 2-4pm
Meeting in the Paray Room. All very welcome
‘THANK YOU’ from Joan Brown
“I just wanted to thank all of you for your prayers and
best wishes for my daughter Anne Marie who has, at
last, had her liver and kidney transplant. The whole
family appreciate your kindness. My second daughter
Beverley has now been put on the transplant list. We
hope and pray she doesn’t need to wait too long.”
HOME PRODUCE - CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
soon 1st prize £250.00 cash !! If anyone would like to
make a donation to Hampers - Christmas goodies
please see Maggie Raymont or leave in the Paray
Room or the Repository. Many thanks for your support.
Donations of home-made mincemeat, chutney, jam,
jelly, pickled or stewed fruit/vegetables, Christmas
puddings etc. that you can spare would be very
welcome for the home produce stall at this year's
bazaar. Please leave in marked-up crate in Paray
Room. Many thanks, Ann Younger 07721 648056
GOING INTO HOSPITAL?
NEW PARISHIONERS! You are most welcome!
When you are admitted to Hospital please
make certain that the Ward Clerk is advised
that you are Catholic and ask for it to be recorded in
your notes. For Q.A. You can contact the Chaplaincy
Office letting them know when and where you have
been admitted. This can be done on 023 9228 6408.
Welcome to your parish family. Some new families
have been moving into the parish. Regulars, please
keep an open eye and open hand to welcome them.
New to the parish? Do join us at our social events and
prayer vigils etc. A warm welcome & promise of support
GRAND CHRISTMAS DRAW Tickets available
FAREHAM FOOD BANK
Thank you so much for your support.
We really do appreciate your donations.
Donations welcome of: Tinned fish or meat, tinned rice
pudding, tinned veg & soup, fruit squash, dried pasta,
biscuits, custard, cereals, jelly, soap, tinned meats,
sugar, coffee, tea, tinned fruit, spaghetti hoops, long
life milk, jam, pasta sauce, shower gel, shampoo,
toothpaste, deodorants, razors, toilet rolls, nappies (all
sizes) & wipes. Please leave any donations in the box.
YEARS 7-11 NIGHT OUT Sat 1st Nov 7.30-10pm
Churches Together Event for young people
in Years 7-11. Saturday night special at Fareham
leisure centre. Costs £4.40 for entrance and your
snack money. Come with your friends and enjoy
squash, swimming, bouncy castle, tuck shop etc
See you there! (Young people can be dropped off and
picked up as adult supervision is provided from the
various Church Youth group leaders)
BETHANY PRAYER GROUP Weds 10.30 - 11.45am
Meets in Paray Rm for prayer, reflection & bible study
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Thursdays 6 - 8pm Silent vigil of adoration
An oasis of peace and prayer. Feel free to pop in.
MISSIO - RED MISSION BOX
It is almost time for our end of year
emptying of Red Boxes. ‘Mission Today’
Magazines and envelopes for donations will be given
out at Mass. Now that there are so many Missio
members, Marguerite does not know all of you by
sight so please could you make sure she meets you.
If you don't have a Missio Red Box and would like to
know more please ask Marguerite 01489 575663
NEW OFFICE EMAIL ADDRESS
[email protected]
MARY & JOSEPH ‘ADVENT JOURNEY’ 2014
We are looking for a volunteer to help co-ordinate and
facilitate the crib figure’s journey through our parish. It
involves being the point of contact for the parishioners
interested in hosting the figures, delivering
them (with the accompanying liturgy pack)
& collecting them for their next visit. If you
can spare some time this Advent to be our
’donkey’ then please let Fr John know!
PARISH SVP GROUP ‘St Vincent de Paul’
Next Meeting: Sun 26th Oct 4.45pm
in the Paray Room. Contact via tel. 572797
ROSARY - Mondays & Wednesdays at 10.30am
In the Lady Chapel after Mass. All very welcome.
The Catholic Parish of
Our Lady Star of the Sea,
Fareham & Gosport
TWENTY-EIGHT WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 12TH OCTOBER 2014 Year A
Weekday: Week 28 (Cycle 2)
Prayer of the Church: Psalter Week 3
Sunday Thought: The food and drink are essential to our The man who turned up without the wedding garment hadn't
existence and every social gathering but do we really know prepared himself for the feast. We do need to prepare, to
make ourselves ready, and we do that in the way we lead our
what is best for us, not only in a short term but forever?
lives.
Fr. Joe Gruszkiewicz
Today's reading brings us God invitation to a banquet, a joyful
celebration, a wedding banquet. The prophet Isaiah offers
DAY OF REFLECTION
this glimpse of the future, a symbolic representation of God's
St
Mary’s
Church
Hall, Gosport. Sat 18th Oct. 10am - 5pm
purpose, not just for the People of Israel but for all people.
This is why God created us - to know joy without end in his Theme: ‘Discipleship.’ The day will be supported with material
presence, in his Kingdom. St Paul accurately describes God from Jeff Cavins (Catholic author of Bible Study courses). Jeff
visited our Diocese last year, in response to an invitation from
as lavishly fulfilling all our needs.
Bishop Philip, to talk on this subject. What does it mean to be
What reason can anyone have to refuse God's invitation? a disciple of Jesus? What is Jesus expecting of each of us?
When people do not respond to God's Son, even resenting
The day will be free, just bring a packed lunch.
the intrusion or responding to the invitation with violence, it
For details please contact: 02392 552 108
seems that they reject God himself, and Jesus warns of the
dire consequences of this rejection. However, God doesn't
PRISONERS' SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2014
give up – the invitation is extended to the whole world – the
highways and byways. God freely and generously invites all
Today the Catholic Church remembers and prays for
people to the banquet of life, as Isaiah foretold.
prisoners and their families and for those who support them.
Let us reflect deeper, why was the invitation rejected in the For Pact, this is our main awareness raising and fundraising
event of the year. Pray, Act, Give As Pope Francis has
first place? We need only look to ourselves to realise how
easy it is for us, in our own lives, to make excuses for not urged us: "It is not in soul-searching... that we encounter the
Lord. We need to go out to the outskirts where there is
responding to God's invitation. We are too busy with work or
suffering,
Blood-shed, blindness that longs for sight and
business; too preoccupied with money problems or
prisoners
in thrall". On this special day please pray for
relationships; we are too young, too old, too clever, or not
prisoners,
their
children, families and all of those affected
clever enough to be caught up in this faith thing; there is no
by
imprisonment.
www.prisonadvice.org.uk
time. Today Church is not popular. Perhaps the simple truth is
that Church and religion seem too unattractive a proposition,
too restrictive, too negative, too joyless, and dehumanising. FEAST OF ST PHILIP HOWARD - SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER
Those who are well-fed have no need of a banquet. A spiritual
Fr Joe will be preaching about St. Philip Howard at the
hunger and thirst are God's ways of inviting us to his banquet.
Portchester & Fareham Sunday Masses next weekend.
What is God calling us to? A deeper and more authentic life Come & join the celebration, refreshments after each Mass.
here on earth. He is calling us into intimacy with himself. We
need to seek eternal life otherwise we will not find it. Making
ST JUDE’S SCHOOL 50TH ANNIVERSARY
room for God in our life isn't about making us more serious,
Opened on 4th May 1965, there will be a series of events
strange or solemn. When Christians give that impression, arranged to mark the Golden Jubilee and parishioners will be
then it is little wonder that people are put off. Only God
most welcome to attend - more details next week. See
knows what is truly best for us.
Facebook page ‘St Jude’s Catholic Primary School Fareham.
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Parish Priest:
Fr John Cooke:
01489 572797
Associate Parish Priests:
Fr Joe Gruszkiewicz:
01329 318869
Fr Peter Glas:
02392 580119
Fr John Chandler
01329 663435
Q.A. Hospital Chaplain
Fr Joe McNerney:
02392 286 408
Parish Deacon:
Dcn Langford Vincent:
01329 285617
Parish Staff:
Michele Edwards (F&P):
Clare Ryan (PG):
Doug Savege (G):
Maria Owen (L&S):
01329 318869
01489 572797
02392 580119
01329 664260
Our Church Communities
St Mary’s, Gosport; Sacred Heart, Fareham; St John the Evangelist, Lee-on-the-Solent; St Margaret Mary, Park Gate;
St Columba, Bridgemary; Immaculate Conception, Stubbington; St Philip Howard, Fareham; St Mary’s Anglican Church,
Portchester; The Chapel of St Thomas More, Park Place, Wickham
Parish Website: ww.ourladystarofthesea.info
ST. MARGARET MARY CHURCH
Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish: Fareham & Gosport
Middle Road, Park Gate, Southampton, SO31 7GH
Tel: 01489 572797 Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.stmm.org.uk Reg. Charity No. 246871
Priest: Rev. John Cooke.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year of Matthew (A)
THE WEEK AHEAD Diary - at a glance ...
Sun 12th 8.30am Q.A. Hospital call out for 24 hours
10.15am Post Mass Christmas Planning
Mon
10.30am Rosary in Lady Chapel
7pm
RCIA ‘Tour of Church’
7.30pm Baptism Preparation Part 2
Tues
10am
Home visit with parishioners
7.30pm Choir Practice
Weds
10.30am Bethany Group & Rosary
Thurs
10am
Profession with Canon Dominic G
10.30am Co-ordinating Pastor Meeting
2pm
Craft group
6pm
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
7pm
St M.M Feast Day Mass & social
Fri
9.15am Oakland’s School - Lourdes helper
7.30pm Echoes introduction meeting
Sat
7am
HMP Winchester
5pm
Sorry - no Confessions
7pm
Lads n Dads’ Curry night
Sun 19th 10.15am Rite of welcome (Baptism families)
ST ANTHONY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
FOUNDATION GOVERNOR VACANCY
Applicant must be a baptised practising
Catholic. The term of office is for 4 years
from the date of appointment. The governors of a
Catholic academy school work as a team, in close cooperation with the Head teacher and all staff.
In addition to the legal responsibilities of the Governing
body are appointed specifically to ensure:
- that the religious character of the school is preserved.
- that the school is in accordance with its trust deed.
- that the religious education curriculum is in accordance
with the Bishop’s policy for this Diocese.
Appropriate training is available. If you are interested,
please talk to Fr. John / contact the Chair of Governors,
Mr Ian Matthews, via the School on tel. 579100.
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
In the Gospel's story of the wedding feast, we can be
like the individuals who either ignore the invitation or
are so wrapped up in day to day responsibilities we
don't have time to accept the Lord’s invitation. Do you
see God's desire to be part of your lives as a
marvellous opportunity to experience a deeper
relationship with him? If so, how can you respond to
God's invitation? The Gospel story also deals with a
guest who was not wearing a wedding garment. Jesus
wants us to be wearing the right garment for his
wedding feast. What do you believe this garment
represents for each of us as Catholic Christians?
Sun 12th October ‘14
BAPTISM ‘Welcome to God’s Family!’
Our current Preparation Sessions
Continue on Monday 13th Oct ‘14. 7.30pm
Application forms with details of preparation sessions
are available in the Foyer. Why not take part while you
are still expecting? One less thing to worry about!
FIRST EUCHARIST PROGRAMME ‘15
Family Information and Registration
Sun 30th Nov 3pm in the Hall
A gathering of all the families with children in Year 3
who are interested in knowing about our programme
CONFIRMATION CATECHIST/HELPER MEETING
Sat 25th Oct 4pm in the Paray Room.
ADULT JOURNEY IN FAITH - R.C.I.A.
Meeting in the Paray Room, the room
on the right as you enter the Foyer.
Mon 13th Oct. 7pm - 8.30pm
Theme: ‘Tour of the Church and Sponsorship’
Our group is for those who may be considering
becoming a Catholic, or for Adults who would like to
be Confirmed and would like to know more about our
Catholic faith. We try to meet weekly from Sept - July,
but you are free to come and free to go as you are
able. If you would like to know more please speak to
Suzanne Hogg, Fr. John or Clare.
GARDEN & GROUND WORK TEAM
It is that time of the year to work on the
Church site and do a bit of a tidy.
Please join us on Sat 1st Nov at 9am.
Bring your own tools and garden bags. if possible. so
we can share the disposal of cuttings! Help with
refreshments for the team would also be v. welcome.
Contact [email protected] or Chris & Frankie Lane
on [email protected] if you are able to help!
PRAYERS PLEASE
For Irene Hollywood, Wyn Harfield, Susan Morris, Margaret & Ces
Smith, Cathy Hutley, James Brown, Julia Taylor, Pat Juke, Leila
Kroon, Marion Scott, Abigail Jefferies, Joan King, Samantha
Donohoe, Paddie Hughes, Tim Healey, May & Bernard Maginn,
John Eckstein, Marion Celand, Alan Dixon, Simon Zasc, Pat
Foxall, Florrie Jones, Eileen Parsons, Shauna Corr, Danny
Watts, Joseph Dolan, Ellen Notley, Stuart Mercer, Bill Heaney,
Lorraine Boulter, Jane Savage, Ernest Anthony, John Marvao,
Pat Cooke, Thomas McCartney, Dennis Allen, Kol Thelis, Pat
Elward, Maria Shearon, Celine Mills, Bob Slater, Polly
Stansbridge, Joan Jones, Pixie Dunham and Chris Lane
‘ECHOES’
‘Echoes’ is a training course for
catechists and those who wish to hand on
their faith. This programme builds on a
sense that a Parish Community has a
shared responsibility for the work of
handing on the faith. No written work is involved and
no previous experience is needed!
There are some lilac leaflets in the foyer explaining
more, and giving dates and application details. Please
return your ‘Echoes’ application forms to the office
asap. The first Introductory Meeting is on Fri 17th Oct
at 7.30pm in our Parish Hall.
ST. ANTHONY’S FIREWORK
SPECTACULAR Sat 8th Nov. 3pm
Join us at our Parish School, St Anthony’s.
The gates open at 3pm. There will be a Children’s
Circus (& the Fireworks display is at 6pm.
Help please In order to make the evening a success,
we need help to set up, during the event and to clear
up afterwards. Please contact the School office (tel.
579100) to see how you can help even if you can only
help for a short period of time. Thank you.
‘LADS AND DADS - CURRY NIGHT’ Sat 18th Oct
All welcome in the Hall from 7pm - bring your own beer!
Curry orders by Sun 12th Oct please and money on the
night. See www.basmatigroup.co.uk for the menu.
CAFOD Thank you
We raised £939 for CAFOD. Thank you
for your compassion and solidarity. This
will help to ensure countless more people are able to
eat healthy, nutritious food today & can grow their own
food to support themselves tomorrow.
CAFOD Mass of Remembrance
Sun 16th November 10.30am at Our Lady Help of
Christians, 1A Sherborne Road, North Camp,
Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6JS.
We will remember and hold in prayer all
deceased CAFOD supporters and celebrate their lives,
faith and compassion. If you would like to remember a
loved one (even if you cannot attend the Mass), please
send their names to [email protected] or
phone 01252 329385 by 7th Nov and they will be
included in the Book of Remembrance.
CAFOD Needs You - we are currently looking for
volunteers to help us visit Catholic secondary schools
in Southampton. If you are a good communicator and
interested in global issues, please get in touch. The
role aims to empower young people to make a
difference in today’s world. Full training provided.
Please contact Lynda Mussell on 01252 329385
SUNDAY COLLECTION Thank you for your generosity
Sun 5th Oct
Loose Plate £326.22
Envelopes £326.84
Bankers Orders c.£470 TOTAL
£1,123.06
Last weekend: Second collection for CAFOD £939.55
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NATIONAL YOUTH CONGRESS ‘FLAME 2’
Sat 7th March 2015 Save the date!
This is an event that will pack Wembley Arena and
organised by the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation
for those in Year 9 through to Young Adults. More
details to follow. The first FLAME (in 2012) was
amazing and we’re sure this will be a great event too.
Prayer, worship, speakers, music and lots more.
KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA Council 620.
Annual Mass for Knights of St Columba (Province
14, Portsmouth): Thurs 16th October, 7.30pm,
At St John's Cathedral. All v. welcome.
ST MARGARET MARY FEAST DAY MASS
Thurs 16th October 7pm. Drinks & nibbles in the
Paray Room afterwards too. Please join us as we
come together to celebrate our community - our
achievements and our goals, especially as we look
ahead toward our 50th Anniversary in 2016.
Mass Times, Services & Intentions
28th Sun Ord Time A
12th October ‘14
Dawn Mass
Day Mass
Evening Mass
8am
10.15am
6.30pm
Mon
Feria
9.45am
Tue
Feria
12 Noon
Wed St Teresa A 9.45am
Thr St Marg. M
7pm
Fri
Feria
9.45am
Sat HMP Winch 10am
29th Sun Ord Time A
19th October ‘14
Dawn Mass
Day Mass
Evening Mass
8am
10.15am
6.30pm
Ordinary time - Week 28
Prayer of the Church - Week 4
Philip Kilbride RIP
W. A. Parratt RIP (Canney)
For the People of the Parish
Roy Harrington RIP
Ints. Jill Kavanagh
Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist
People of Parish & Altar cloth
Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist
Ints. of the Prisoners
Sorry, no confessions
Ordinary time - Week 29
Prayer of the Church - Week 1
For the People of the Parish
Brian Jones RIP
Thanksgiving/intentions (Thelis)
Sacrament of Reconciliation Sorry, no confessions
PPC & Group Reps Chair Mrs Helen Gardner. Tel. 557580
Pastoral Assistant Mrs. Clare Ryan c/o Church Office
Contact tel. 572797 / e-mail: [email protected]
Church Office open: Mon-Fri 9.30-12 Noon
Safeguarding Co-ordinator Mrs. Christine Millward
Concerns & Advice Tel. 023 9281 6396 (Diocesan Office)
St Anthony’s Primary & Pre-School Office Tel. 579100