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DATES FOR THE DIARY - Socials / Fundraisers
29th Nov
6th Dec
Christmas Bazaar - Lockswood Centre
Christmas Concert
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2014
Sat 29th Nov ‘14 10am - 1pm
Lockswood Community Centre
'Drop Off Sundays' start Sun 26th Oct
We look forward to receiving all your donations.
Good quality items required:The Bottle Tombola: champagne, wine, spirits.
The Chocolate Tombola: boxes or small bars
The International Stall:
those lovely items you brought from abroad
The Christmas Gift Stall: toiletries, jewellery, gift sets etc
Toys and Teddies: new or in good condition
Home Produce: chutney/jam/pickles/mincemeat/stewed
fruits/Christmas pudding etc.
Please check all food items are in date until Christmas
and leave in marked boxes in the Paray Room.
Thank you on behalf of the Fundraising Committee for
you continued support.
*** GRAND CHRISTMAS DRAW ***
Tickets available 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.
A CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sat 6th Dec 7-10pm
A Christmas festive evening in the Hall.
Tickets are £5 - including mulled wine & a mince pie.
The programme for the evening includes:Adult musicians, St Anthony’s School Choir & Musicians,
our 10.15am choir, several seasonal recitations.
We have humour, audience participation, and lots more
(including the inevitable raffle!)
Tickets are restricted to 100 - so first come;
first served. We hope to see you there!
Contact Christine Spacey and Judy Wiseman
for further information.
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)
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 fire performer
& other stalls. 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.
INTERNATIONAL SUPPER - LAUNDRY!
Can anyone who was kind enough to volunteer and
take tablecloths to launder, please return them asap to
Maggie Raymont / Elfi (by the end of October please)?
MEMORIAL DISPLAY
Ronni is planning to create a memorial display
for 9th November, Remembrance Sunday, as
part of our marking the WW1 centenary.
Please contribute your own photo's etc of your family/
ancestors that you’d like placed in the memorial. In this
way we can remember the contribution that was made
by our own families. The items will be treated with the
utmost respect.
Please drop off your item on the 8th Nov between 10
and 12. Please write you name and telephone number
on the item. They can be collected on the 15th Nov
between 10 and 12. If you wish to give them to Elfi
prior to this date, please do so, but hand them to her in
person. Thank you.
NB. Poppies for sale at the back of the Church.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY for the Infants
It is with much regret that, due to extra time commitments,
Jeff & Vicky are going to have to step down from leading
the infant liturgy group in the hall after Christmas. We offer
our heartfelt and grateful thanks for all they have offered
our community through this ministry.
Would you be willing to help with this in the New Year perhaps on a rota basis? Jeff has resources and can do a
handover to a willing group of parents/carers! Please talk
to him or to Fr John if you feel able to assist.
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!
BETHANY PRAYER GROUP Weds 10.30 - 11.45am
PARISH SVP GROUP ‘St Vincent de Paul’
Meets in Paray Rm for prayer, reflection & bible study
Next Meeting: Sun 26th Oct 4.45pm
in the Paray Room. Contact via tel. 572797
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Thursdays 6 - 8pm Silent vigil of adoration
An oasis of peace and prayer. Feel free to pop in.
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
THIRTIETH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Year: A Weekday: Cycle 2 Week 30
26THOCTOBER 2014
Prayer of the Church: Psalter Week 2
SUNDAY THOUGHT:
“On these two commandments hang the
whole Law, and the Prophets also.”
When we look at the Ten Commandments we notice that
the first three are concerned with loving and serving God.
We then notice that the last six Commandments focus on
our relationships with other people; how we allow our
relationship with God to affect our relationship with our
neighbour.
But three and six only make nine! I want to think today
about the missing fourth Commandment: honouring our
father and mother.
In between our love of God and love of Neighbour is a very
important relationship; the relationship we share with our
parents.
Parents (and grandparents!) play a crucial role
in the formation of their children.
Much of our own personal ‘worldview’ has been learnt from
our parents; our social skills and the way we interact with
other people are affected by our parents’ example; our
ambitions and interests are often effected by our parents
too.
It is so important that parents introduce their children to
God before introducing them to their neighbour however!
God needs to be a natural and normal part of our family
life. Parents must share their own faith and their own love
of God with their children so that their children may love
God and their neighbour, as each of us is Commanded to
do.
Let’s say a prayer for all parents today: Grandparents and
Godparents too, that they will play their part in helping
future generations to love God above all things and our
neighbour as our self.
Fr John Chandler
Pope Francis@Pontifex: If faith is to be strong and healthy, it
must be constantly nourished by the Word of God.
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
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS: in St Mary’s Church,
Gosport on Saturday 1st November from 9.30am until 1pm.
Mass will be at 9.30am followed by Adoration, Rosary,
Meditation, Healing Prayer and Confession. All are welcome.
FR PETER’S PRAYER GROUP: will meet in St Paul’s,
Paulsgrove, on Thursday 6th November at 7.30pm. Early
arrivals are invited to pray the Rosary (from 7pm).
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS: in Sacred Heart Church,
Fareham on Friday 7th November starting with Rosary at
9am, Mass at 9.30am and then Adoration, Meditation and
Confession. All are welcome.
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Please take home your copy of the Portsmouth People,
your free prayer card for the Year of Prayer and a copy of
the Rosary CD – if there is someone living near you, who is
housebound, could you deliver one to them?
The Bishop’s Pastoral Letter, “THE BLESSED MOTHER SHARING THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL”, is available on the
Portsmouth diocese website as a Video and in text
version please follow this link . Some copies will be
available to take home. www.portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
This week, Bishop Philip is encouraging us to like the
diocesan Facebook page, if you haven't done so already,
(Diocese of Portsmouth) and to follow the diocese on Twitter.
You could invite others to do the same!
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St Mary’s Kerala Catholic Community will celebrate the
end of Rosary Month with Mass in Immaculate Conception
Church, Stubbington at 4pm. This will be in Malayalam and is
open to everyone, as is the Agape after Mass.
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Please note: This year the Feast of ALL SAINTS moves to
Sunday 2nd November and ALL SOULS moves to Monday
3rd November (see next week for extra Masses).
November is the month of the Holy Souls
Next Sunday is also BAMENDA SUNDAY.
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.
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year of Matthew (A)
THE WEEK AHEAD Diary - at a glance ...
Sun 26th 4.45pm SVP Meeting - Paray Room
3.30pm Baptism family home visit.
5pm
Baptism family home visit.
8pm
Padre Pio Prayer Group - Lady Chpl
Mon
10.30am Rosary in Lady Chapel
7pm
RCIA ‘Human Dignity & the Saints’
Tues
12 noon Clergy & Staff - Fareham
7.30pm Choir Practice
Weds
10.30am Bethany Group & Rosary
am/pm
Diocesan Clergy Day - Park Place
Thurs
am/pm
‘Little M’ Pension meeting - London
6pm
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Fri
11.30am Requiem Fr Paul Spellman - So’ton
2pm
Meeting Bishop Philip (Lourdes)
7pm
‘Echoes’ course (starts 7.30pm)
Sat
7am
HMP Winchester
5pm
Confessions
Sun 2nd 3.30pm Baptism family home visit.
5pm
Baptism family home visit.
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.
LOURDES CAKE STALL Raised £210 last week!
A big thank you to Helena, and all her loyal customers,
enabling us to subsidise fares to travel to Lourdes.
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION In the 2nd reading,
St. Paul tells the Thessalonians that they are a “model
for all the believers.” What are some of the reasons
for this that Paul gives? How would you rate yourself
as a Christian “model” to others? The second greatest
commandment is to love our neighbour as we love
ourselves. What needs to change in the way you relate
to your family or others, so that you can love them the
way God wants you to love them?
Sun. 26th October ‘14
BAPTISM ‘Welcome to God’s Family!’
Our next preparation sessions
Mondays 19th & 26th Jan ‘15 7.30 - 9pm (Hall)
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 27th Oct. 7pm - 8.30pm
Theme: ‘Human Dignity; the Saints’
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, Samantha Donohoe,
Paddie Hughes, Tim Healey, May & Bernard Maginn, John
Eckstein, Marion Celand, Alan Dixon, Simon Zasc, 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 and Chris Lane. Thank you.
NOVEMBER - for the Holy Souls
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ALL SAINTS’ DAY
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ALL SOULS’ DAY Mon 3rd Nov.
Mass 9.45am & 7.30pm
Praying for the souls in purgatory, those
faithful Christians who have died and gone
before us, but who still must atone for their
sins. Our own prayers and sacrifices can
be offered up to relieve their ‘suffering.’
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual
light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 10.30am - 5pm
Silent prayer all day, with refreshments in the Paray Room.
Cemetery Prayers Sun 9th Nov. 4pm.
Gather at Holy Hill Cemetery for special 10 mins
service - then to family graves for a short prayer
and blessing. Bring a tea light in an old jam jar to
leave by family/friend’s graves.
How to plan a Funeral ‘Rest in peace, peace of mind’
Sat. 15th Nov 3pm in the Hall
A v. difficult & emotive time for all the family. We encourage
you to come along, to learn more about how to prepare a
funeral. It could be to prepare your own to help your family,
or just for your information and how to avoid pitfalls, for
when dealing with family and friends at a difficult time of
bereavement. Funeral resource packs provided.
Undertaker & parishioner, James Keen from Freemantles,
is kindly joining us to help advise on charters and plans too,
because the funeral planning market is now quite
complicated and they’d like to help clarify things for
you. Do try to come along and know peace of mind.
LECTORS ROTAS are available in your pigeon holes
PADRE PIO SUNDAY PRAYER GROUP
Sun 26th Oct. 8pm in Lady Chapel. All welcome.
We will also include the Divine Mercy Chaplet
as recommended by Pope Francis. Please join us.
HARVEST FAST DAY COLLECTION
Raised £1.001 !! Thank you
BAMENDA SUNDAY COLLECTION Next weekend.
40th Anniversary! Please remember our brothers
and sisters in your prayers next weekend and be as
generous as you can in your donation for the many
parishes, schools, health establishments and social
projects we support in our twinned diocese in
Cameroon. For details of our joint ventures please
visit our website: www.bamendaandportsmouth.com
SUNDAY COLLECTION Thank you for your generosity.
Sun 19th Oct Loose Plate £324.07
Envelopes £376.12
Bankers Orders c.£470 TOTAL
£1,170.19
Retiring Collections: Last weekend ‘Missio’ APF £108.45
Next weekend: Our sister Diocese of Bamenda
‘VOICE IN THE DESERT’ Retreat Activity Day
Sat 15th Nov 10:30am- 4pm
For those in Year 8 – Young Adult. A preparation
event activity day for National Youth Sunday 2014.
The day will involve a performance from awardwinning theatre group, TenTen theatre, and
workshops on everything from drama to music to
spiritual survival. The day will build towards our final
Mass, which will be celebrated by Bishop Philip.
Venue: St George Catholic College, Leaside Way,
Southampton. SO16 3DQ. Cost: £10.
Bookings & info. Will Hince tel. 07780 221 686
or email: [email protected]
KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA Council 620.
The Knights have donated £4,753 (!!) to
Mary’s Meals since Dec ‘13. Well done to all.
PARISH OFFICE Will only be officially open on
Fri 31st (due to half term). Please leave messages!
Mass Times, Services & Intentions
30th Sun Ord Time A
26th October ‘14
Ordinary time - Week 30
Prayer of the Church - Week 2
8am
10.15am
6.30pm
Ints O’Sullivan & Buckley family
Ada O’Prey RIP (Spacey)
For the People of the Parish
Mon
Feria
9.45am
Tue Ss Sim/Jude 9.45am
Feria
8am
Wed
Feria
Thur
9.45am
Feria
Fri
9.45am
Sat HMP Winch
10am
5pm
Confessions
Liturgy of Word & Eucharist
Ints. of Joan Jones
Fr. David Buckley RIP
Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist
Ints. of Tom Turnbull
Fr. George Gerry RIP (Pact)
In the Lady Chapel
Dawn Mass
Day Mass
Evening Mass
All Saints
2nd November ‘14
Dawn Mass
Day Mass
Evening Mass
8am
10.15am
6.30pm
Ordinary time - Week 31
Prayer of the Church - Week 3
Ints of Buckley & Banny families
Heidi Ringeisen RIP (Jones)
For the People of the Parish
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 5pm
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