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December 2019 30p
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Parish Directory
Parish Priest Fr Paul Armstead 02392 732786
287 Milton Road PO4 8PG
fatherpaulstjamesmiltonorguk
Assistant Curate Fr Hugo Deadman 02392 651456
102B Copnor Road PO3 5AL
fatherhugostjamesmiltonorguk
Hon Assistant Priest Fr Paul Ginever 02392 174692
Choir Church Mr Alastair Ross 07889 299078
choirchurchstjamesmiltonorguk
Reader Mr Jeff Harvey 02392 828111
Reader Ms Marilyn Palmer
Churchwarden Miss Stella Wansborough 02392 642386
Churchwarden Mr Mark Pearce 02392 426992
Director of Music Mr Paul Freathy 07707 564633
Hall bookings and magazine
advertising Mr Roger Bannister 02392 041100
Magazine Treasurer Mr Peter Garner 02392 812448
Church services
Sunday 800am Mass (said)
930am Parish Mass (with Junior Church and Creche)
1130am Holy Baptism (first Sunday of month)
630pm Evensong
Weekdays Tuesday 700pm Mass (said)
Wednesday 1000am Mass (said)
Friday Noon Mass (said) first in month
Morning Prayer at 830am Evening Prayer at 530pm (630pm on Tuesday) in the
St Cross Chapel every weekday
Baptism (Christening) Banns and Wedding arrangements should be made on
Saturdays between 930am and 1030am in the Church
Please visit our Website wwwstjamesmiltonorguk
Facebook wwwfacebookcomStJamesMiltonUk
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The Curate reflects
Irsquom writing this just after the Great St Jamesrsquo Christmas Bazaar And it
really was great
I loved seeing so many people come into the building and feeling at home
here ndash as well as exploring St Jamesrsquo perhaps finding out or even feeling
something new - as well as picking up a bargain or two
Even if we think of St Jamesrsquo as our second home we should never lose
that sense of exploration that openness to something new That is often
how we learn more about ourselves and about God Reflecting on our
faith and where and how we discern Godrsquos presence and God at work can
take us out of our comfort zone ndash but that might be worth doing
Irsquove been struck by how important the Shrine at Walsingham has become
to so many people at St Jamesrsquo so quickly Each year more and more have
travelled there on pilgrimage
When we published peoplersquos verbal snapshots in the magazine a couple of
months ago they spoke deeply of how they had each in their very
different ways had felt peace healing a new connection with God there
I wonder therefore whether we might bring that spirit of Walsingham
home to St James
In the new year Irsquod like to start up a new group to capture that spirit It
will be rooted in the spirituality of Walsingham and we can use the
services which the Shrine recommends for cell groups
But I want it to be a safe space in which we can learn and discern what
makes us tick spiritually from one another and explore questions and learn
together ndash whether that is about prayer things we do and why we do
them or what we believe and why I hope it will appeal not just to those
who love Walsingham ndash but also to many others interested in exploring
and deepening faith
There will be no obligation on anyone You can just come along to enjoy a
quiet space if yoursquod like Many churches have home groups Irsquod like this to
be a group where anyone can feel at home
Irsquom also keen that what we do and how we do it is led by the members of
the group So before we get going Irsquod love to hear from you about where
3
when and how often you think we should meet what we might do ndash or
anything else thatrsquos on your mind Irsquom really looking forward to hearing
whatrsquos on that mind
Advent is the start of the Churchrsquos year And as we prepare for the
arrival of God among us we can be challenged to think anew what we
think of as our faith My hope is that this group might be a place in which
we might discover affirm review reflect on faith together
Fr Hugo
Parish Priestrsquos jottings
Parish Christmas card
This yearrsquos parish Christmas Card will soon be available to be delivered
So firstly thank you for all the roads to be covered and the Christmas
greetings passed to those in our parish Although it is only the Christmas
weekend events advertised it would be wonderful if they could all be
delivered by Sunday 15 December
Mass times this month
In addition to the regular weekday pattern there will be a mass on
Friday 6th being the first Friday in the month
The masses on the days following Christmas Day are as follows-
Thursday 26th S Stephen 10am
Friday 27th S John 10am
Saturday 28th Holy Innocents 10am
Morning Prayer will be said at 930am those mornings
Christmas flowers
Contributions for the cost of flowers to decorate the church will be
most gratefully received There is a box at the back of church for this
purpose or speak with Pauline or Netta (on behalf of the Flower Team)
Christmas services
Full timetable of Christmas services is on the centre pages of this
magazine You will see that we maintain our pattern of two Christingle
services this year Also children are encouraged to come dressed as an
angel or shepherd if they wish and will then be able to be part of the
Nativity Playtableau
4
Nine Lessons and Carols
This will be celebrated on Sunday 22 December at 630pm
This is therefore an appeal for extra voices to join the choir for this occasion
Please do consider if you are able to help in this way and really enjoy singing
those wonderful carols
Christmas table top sale
Our Christmas table top sale is being held this month on Saturday 7th
December starting at 10am Contact Netta if you or someone you know
would like to have a table Otherwise please come and support this event
Roberts Centre Food Bank
We continue to collect for the Roberts Centre and you will see from the
separate article in the magazine how grateful they are for all of our help Only
non-perishable goods please and also they must be lsquoin datersquo Thanks to Lynn
and Lorry who then deliver our collection each month
Parish lunch
This monthrsquos parish lunch on Friday 6th December (with a Christmas feel to
it) There will be a mass at midday for those who would like to attend that
before the lunch The next lunch will then be at the beginning of February
Monthly requiem
is on Tuesday 3 December at 7pm This is the service at which we pray for
the souls of the recently departed and also of those whose anniversaries of
death occur in the month of December Please do contemplate this service if a
loved one is to be remembered then
Third Sunday of Advent or Rorate Sunday
As has been our custom on the third Sunday of Advent which is 15
December following the lead of the celebrant who will be wearing a rose
(or pink) chasuble the congregation rise to the challenge of similar colour in
sympathy ndash DONrsquoT THEY
200 club
It will soon time for the annual subscription payments Sandra tells me and
could all payments be made by cheque please This enables a proper paper
5
trail to be maintained Subscriptions are due on January 1st
We have lost a number of subscribers during the year and so there are gaps
in the club so speak to Sandra Lamburth about joining or taking out
additional numbers
The money raised by the 200 Club is used for the continued refurbishment
of the Halls and so a huge thank you to all who have contributed to enable
the funds to be available for this and we need to continually replenish the
funds so please continue or join the membership
Healing
The ministry of healing ndash the laying on of hands and anointing ndash will be
available in the Lady Chapel after the Parish mass on Sunday 15 December
for those who would like to receive them for themselves andor others
School visits
Milton Park Primary are coming to church for their Advent service on
Monday 2 December Then we start anticipating Christmas hellip
The Wind in the Willows Pre-School of Locksway Road will be holding their
nativity on Friday 6th A warm welcome to staff parents and of course the
pupils Welcome to Moorings Way School who are presenting their Carol
Services on Thursday 19th A very warm welcome to you all Meon Junior
School are holding their Carol Service on Friday 13th at 2pm and to Meon
Road Infant School who will be holding their Christmas productions on
Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th at 2pm Milton Park Primary are holding
their traditional carol service at 6pm on Wednesday 18th It is going to be a
wonderful month as we hear the lsquoGreatest Story Ever Toldrsquo in all its rich
variety
In addition various year groups from Meon Junior School will be visiting
church to consider the role of Mary in art and the Christian story the
Christingle the Magi and the different birth narratives in the Gospel
Advent Carol Service
The Sisters of Bethany are holding their Advent Carol Service on
Wednesday 4 December at 730pm There is a charge of pound300 If you would
like to go please contact the House beforehand in order to purchase a
ticket See poster for details
6
Christmas Gift Card Scheme for the Homeless
Churches across the city are collecting as part of Churches Homeless
Action supermarket gift cards (pound5 value please) to be distributed through
charities which support the homeless The cards will be presented at a special
service at St Maryrsquos Fratton Donations can be handed into the churchwardens
on or before Sunday 9 December
Epiphany
This will be kept on Sunday 5 January
Christmas Bazaar
A huge thank you for all that was done before during and after the Bazaar
What a wonderful morning we had So many people enjoying themselves And
as a bonus we have raised pound3091 for church funds Beating last yearrsquos amazing
figure into the bargain
Christmas charity collection
If you want to take part in the lsquoone card for allrsquo and place a Christmas card to
us all on the board and make a charity donation then this year we are
collecting for the Rainbow Centre (who have a charity shop in Milton Market)
We will also allocate our collections from the Nine Lessons and Carols and
Christingle services to this cause
Carol singing
Please come and join all the churches in the area (CHIMES) as we sing carols at
Tesco Extra Fratton on Monday 16th December from 3pm to 4pm andor
6pm to 7pm It would be marvellous to spread some pre-Christmas cheer to
the local community from local Christians All are welcome
Pompey Singalong Christmas
The Choir Church Project is organising the community carol singing at the
Football Ground on Monday 16 December The turnstiles open at 630pm and
the singing begins at 7pm Musicians from Portsmouth Grammar School Brass
and Rock Bands will be providing the music The whole city is invited so please
spread the word and letrsquos fill the Fratton End with Christmas cheer
7
The News Quiz for 2019
How well did you read the News this year Try this quiz and find outhellip
1 What is a Gillet jaune
2 The famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfield died this year leaving his
pound150 million fortune to Choupette Who or what is Choupette
3 In March an aeroplane left London City airport flight with number
BA3271 to Duumlsseldorf Where did it land
4 Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky won the Ukrainian Presidential
election in April What was his job before the election
5 There was a serious fire at Notre Dame in April Who wrote a book in
1831 about the cathedral and to draw attention to the restoration it then
needed
6 What is Pteridomania The Victorians had it
7 Blackpool Tower celebrated its 125th anniversary in May 2019 What
landmark inspired it
8 Which former member of the cabinet was named after a battleship
9 Which country has coins nicknamed loonie and toonie
10 Politicians talked about red lines What was the thin red line
11 What would you use a French press to make
12 In July we were told to look out for a ldquoPainted Lady Summerrdquo What is
that
13 What were male members of the RAF allowed to grow this year that
that they have never previously been allowed
14 What were seasiders were advised to stare at to stop them stealing
chips and bothering them
15 Which territory did Donald Trump say he was interested in buying for
the US
16 Where would you find a small copper and an Essex skipper
8
Calendar for thought and prayer
Sunday 1 Advent Sunday Holy Spirit parish
Monday 2 Feria Our Deanery
Tuesday 3 S Francis Xavier Departed of December
Wednesday 4 Feria Local businesses
Thursday 5 Feria Alastair and Choir Church
Friday 6 S Nicolas Vulnerable children
Saturday 7 S Ambrose Portsmouth University
Sunday 8 Advent 2 Our parish
Monday 9 Conception of the BVM All mothers
Tuesday 10 Feria Migrants and refugees
Wednesday 11 Feria Our Armed Forces
Thursday 12 Feria Our uniformed organisations
Friday 13 S Lucy Our cathedral
Saturday 14 S John of the Cross Persecuted Christians
Sunday 15 Advent 3 Holy Spirit parish
Monday 16 Feria The emergency services
Tuesday 17 O Sapientia The legal profession
Wednesday 18 O Adonai The Holy Land
Thursday 19 O Radix Bishop Christopher
Friday 20 O Clavis Bishop Matthias
Saturday 21 O Oriens Archbishop Justin
Sunday 22 Advent 4 Our parish
Monday 23 O Emmanuel The Queen
Tuesday 24 Christmas Eve All travelling
Wednesday 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Christ is born today
Thursday 26 S Stephen Ordained ministry
Friday 27 S John Evangelist Migrants and refugees
Saturday 28 Holy Innocents Our families
Sunday 29 Christmas 1 Our parish
Monday 30 In the Octave of Christmas Our hospitals
Tuesday 31 In the Octave of Christmas Our hopes for 2020
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Answers to the News Quiz of 2019
1 A Gillet jaune is the yellow reflective vest French drivers have to carry by
law in their cars It became associated with protest
2 Choupette is a cat a very rich cat
3 It landed in Edinburgh by mistake
4 He was a comedian
5 The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo
6 Love of ferns
7 Eiffel Tower in Paris
8 Penny Mordaunt was named after the Arethusa-class cruis-
er HMS Penelope
9 Canada The loonie is the type of bird featured on the dollar coin Toonie
refers to the two-dollar coin
10 The Thin Red Line refers to an episode in the Battle of Balaklava during
the Crimean War Around 500 men of the 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders)
aided by a small force of 100 walking wounded 40 detached Guardsmen
and supported by a substantial force of Turkish infantrymen led by Sir Colin
Campbell fired at the Russian cavalry
11 Coffee
12 Lots of butterflies
13 Beards
14 Seagulls (Please do not try this at home It probably does not work)
15 Greenland It was not for sale
16 They are butterflies You might find them in a churchyard
10
Smile-Lines
Shopping
The manager of a department store put this notice in the window lsquoIf you
need it this Christmas we have itrsquo But in the window of a rival a sign
appeared stating lsquoIf we donrsquot have it you donrsquot need itrsquo
Wise
When I told my children the story of how the Wise Men brought gifts of
gold frankincense and myrrh for the infant Jesus my six-year-old daughter
was not impressed Mum a Wise Woman would have brought nappies
The little button
At a clearance sale the wife of a senior judge found the perfect green tie
to match one of her husbands sports jackets Soon after while the couple
was relaxing at a resort to get his mind off a complicated cocaine-
conspiracy case he noticed a small round disc sewn into the tie The
judge showed it to the police who were equally suspicious that it might be
a lsquobugrsquo planted by the conspiracy defendants
The police took the tie away for some serious analysis A few days later
the judge phoned Scotland Yard to find out the results of their tests
Well were not really sure where the disc came from the police told
him ldquoBut we did discover that if you press it it plays Jingle Bellsrsquordquo
Namely
The vicar had a standard liturgy for funerals To personalise each service
he used the lsquoFind and Replacersquo command on his computer to replace the
name of the deceased from the previous funeral with the new name
One morning at a funeral all was going smoothly until the congregation
reached the Apostles Creed Jesus Christ the congregation intoned
reading from the programme born of the Virgin Edna
Bakery
Did you hear about the bakery that was burgled at Christmas Everything
was stollen
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Biscuit
As we were putting out biscuits for Father Christmas on Christmas Eve
one fell on the floor When I picked it up and placed it back on the plate
my four-year-old was horrified ldquoYou canrsquot do thatrdquo
Donrsquot worryrdquo I assured him ldquoFather Christmas will never know
He shot me a suspicious look So he knows if Irsquove been bad or good but
he doesnrsquot know the biscuit fell on the floor
Lost
Just as I began my Christmas Eve service the electricity in the church
failed The wardens and I found some candles and placed them around the
sanctuary Then I re-entered the pulpit shuffled my notes and muttered
Now where was I
A hopeful voice called out Right near the end
Chimney
Why doesnt Father Christmas suffer from claustrophobia when he climbs
down the chimney Because he has had his flue jab
Come and go
At Christmas friends come and go but relatives tend to accumulate
Are politicians the oldest profession
A surgeon an architect and a politician were arguing as to whose profes-
sion was the oldest Said the surgeon ldquoEve was made from Adamrsquos rib
and that surely was a surgical operationrdquo
ldquoMayberdquo admitted the architect ldquobut prior to that order was created out
of chaos and that was an architectural jobrdquo
ldquoButrdquo the politician pointed out in triumph ldquosomebody had to have creat-
ed the chaos firstrdquo
Answer
Politician to aide ldquoAbout their charge that Irsquom indecisive ndash do you think I
should answer it or let it go or answer it in part or what
12
Holy Days
25th December The history of Christmas
The Bible does not give a date for the birth of Jesus In the third century it
was suggested that Jesus was conceived at the Spring equinox 25 March
popularising the belief that He was born nine months later on 25 December
John Chrysostom the Archbishop of Constantinople encouraged Christians
worldwide to make Christmas a holy day in about 400
In the early Middle Ages Christians celebrated a series of midwinter holy
days Epiphany (which recalls the visit to the infant Jesus of the wise men
bearing gifts) was the climax of 12 days of Christmas beginning on 25
December The Emperor Charlemagne chose 25 December for his coronation
in 800 and the prominence of Christmas Day rose In England William the
Conqueror also chose 25 December for his coronation in 1066 and the date
became a fixture both for religious observance and feasting
Cooking a boar was a common feature of mediaeval Christmas feasts and
singing carols accompanied it Writers of the time lament the fact that the
true significance of Christmas was being lost because of partying They
condemn the rise of lsquomisrulersquo ndash drunken dancing and promiscuity The day was
a public holiday and traditions of bringing evergreen foliage into the house and
the exchange of gifts (usually on Epiphany) date from this time
In the 17th century the rise of new Protestant denominations led to a
rejection of many celebrations that were associated with Catholic Christianity
Christmas was one of them After the execution of Charles I Englandrsquos
Puritan rulers made the celebration of Christmas illegal for 14 years The
restoration of Charles II ended the ban but religious leaders continued to
discourage excess especially in Scotland In Western Europe (but not
worldwide) the day for exchanging gifts changed from Epiphany (6 January) to
Christmas Day
By the 1820s there was a sense that the significance of Christmas was
declining Charles Dickens was one of several writers who sought to restore
it His novel A Christmas Carol was significant in reviving merriment during the
festival He emphasised charity and family reunions alongside religious
observance Christmas trees paper chains cards and many well-known carols
date from this time So did the tradition of Boxing Day on 26 December
13
when tradesmen who had given reliable service during the year would collect
lsquoboxesrsquo of money or gifts from their customers
In Europe Santa Claus is the figure associated with the bringing of gifts Santa
Claus is a shortening of the name of Saint Nicholas who was a Christian
bishop in the fourth century in present-day Turkey He was particularly
noted for his care for children and for his generosity to the poor By the
Middle Ages his appearance in red bishoprsquos robes and a mitre was adored in
the Netherlands and familiar across Europe
Father Christmas dates from 17th century England where he was a secular
figure of good cheer (more associated with drunkenness than gifts) The
transformation of Santa Claus into todayrsquos Father Christmas started in New
York in the 1880s where his red robes and white beard became potent
advertising symbols In some countries (such as Latin America and Eastern
Europe) the tradition attempts to combine the secular and religious elements
by holding that Santa Claus makes childrenrsquos presents and then gives them to
the baby Jesus to distribute
26 December Look out for Wenceslas
Most of us probably know that on December 26th (the Feast of Stephen)
lsquoGood king Wenceslasrsquo looked out We probably also know that the snow lay
round about lsquodeep and crisp and evenrsquo Beyond that hersquos just someone in a
carol thatrsquos not often sung nowadays
However Wenceslas was a real person a duke and effectively king of
Bohemia in the 10th century In modern terms he was Czechoslovakian He
was known as a generous and kind monarch deeply Christian and given to
good works So the story in the carol by the Victorian hymn-writer JM
Neale while possibly fictitious is at least in line with his recognised
character lsquoPage and monarchrsquo braved the lsquobitter weatherrsquo and the lsquocruel
windrsquos wild lamentrsquo to take food and fuel to a poor man living rough
Nealersquos carol was enormously popular in the 19th century because it
perfectly expressed Victorian Christian ideals of benevolence and alms-
giving Christian men of lsquowealth and rankrsquo are urged to help the poor and so
lsquofind blessingrsquo Ignoring the lsquowealth and rank and menrsquo bit itrsquos still good
advice at Christmas or any other time
14
Christmas - the most beautiful story ever told
On the BBCrsquos lsquoTodayrsquo programme last Christmas a distinguished atheist re-
vealed that his Christmas routine included attending Midnight Mass Asked
why he replied that it was the most beautiful story ever told and he didnrsquot
want it to be forgotten
Up and down the country this month thousands and thousands of parents
will be attending school and church nativity plays Theyrsquore good fun the
children like them and they remind us of the most lovely and memorable
story of all time
First there was the actual birth Excluded from the shelter of the lsquoinnrsquo Mary
and Joseph found themselves in a stable Soon after Mary gave birth to a
boy wrapped Him in His birth-robe and laid Him in the only secure place
she could find ndash the feeding trough
Next came the shepherds bursting in from the fields eager to see the baby
that the angels had told them to look for lsquolying in a mangerrsquo They wor-
shipped him in wonder of all that had happened that night
Finally at some point came the so called lsquoWise Menrsquo The gospel calls them
lsquoMagirsquo and says they were from the East The word lsquomagirsquo comes from the
Greek lsquomagosrsquo (magic) and further back from the old Persian word
lsquoMagupatirsquo The Magi could have been priests from an ancient Persian reli-
gion that watched the night sky Today they would be called astrologers
Whoever they were their influence at that point in history was immense
All over the ancient world their predictions were regarded with awe but
they knelt before Jesus and offered Him gifts They were the first Gentiles
to recognise a divine and kingly power and purpose in the baby in Bethle-
hem
150 years later the great bishop Clement of Rome described this as the mo-
ment when the old order of fear and fate gave way before this new era of
love and grace
What a story
15
Experience the Joy of Advent
lsquoFear not for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all peo-
plersquo Luke 210
Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas The word lsquoAdventrsquo
is from the Latin word lsquoadventusrsquo meaning rsquocomingrsquo Sometimes called
lsquoLittle Lentrsquo itrsquos a time to prepare our hearts for the future Second Coming
as well as the birth of Christ
We celebrate the season with advent calendars candles and evergreen
wreaths - symbolising Christ as Light of the world bringing new and ever-
lasting life
Here are seven simple tips to help you experience and share the joy of Advent
1 Connect with your inner child Think back to the time when you were a
child on the simple things that made you happy at Christmas Focus only
on the good and feel the joy of Christmas come flooding back
2 Keep it simple This year go for gifts and cards that share the meaning of
the season shop early and stay within your budget
3 Be people focused Remember the story of Mary and Martha ndash keep
meals simple and allow yourself time and space to focus on enjoying the
company of your guests
4 Make Room for Jesus Take some time at the beginning of each day to
read your Bible meditate on Scripture and pray Focus on giving thanks to
God for His gift of Christ to the world and for all He has done for us
5 Me Time God wants us to prosper in body soul and spirit so try to eat
healthy donrsquot overindulge take time for long walks and enjoy the good and
simple things in life
6 Wear a smile and share the Joy Finally being joyful is a choice itrsquos not
about your circumstances So decide to be thankful this season Wear a
smile act and talk positively do small things with great love be on the
lookout for opportunities to do good to people Give to the homeless
visit the sick or take gifts to lonely neighbours
If people ask you about your joy donrsquot be afraid to share your faith Simply
explain to them that lsquoChrist lives in my heart and He can live in yours toorsquo
16
Baptism
Sadie Favell
Funeral
Peter Hobby Church and Milton Cemetery
Pauline Hodgkins Church and Milton Cemetery
Peggy Freeman Portchester Crematorium
Marian Gilvray Portchester Crematorium
Jocelyn Van Baskerville Kingston Cemetery
Hector lsquoTupprsquo Black Church and Milton Cemetery
From the Registers
On Tuesday 3rd December there will be a requiem mass when we
remember before God all the departed of the month and those whose
funerals have taken place during the last month
Ladies Guild in November
4th December Closing Evening with Christmas nibbles
8th December Christmas Lunch at the Royal Beach Hotel
200 Club results Draw no 558 drawn on Sunday 27 October 2019
1st pound15 33 E Scott
2nd pound11 58 C Beeston
3rd pound9 114 L Wynne
4th pound7 80 S Bannister
5th pound5 38 D Cruikshank
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All welcome
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380 London Road Waterlooville 023 9226 9000
St Jamesrsquo Church Hall
Milton Park Avenue
PO4 8PG
Serving Church and Community
The Hall is managed and maintained by
members of St Jamesrsquo Parish Church
bull There is a large hall (with kitchen) on ground floor
bull A smaller hall upstairs
bull Full central heating
bull Lightweight moveable tables (6ft and 3ft) and 100 chairs
bull Kitchen for catering
bull 80 full-place meal settings available
The Halls are available for
bull Adult Education
bull Clubs and Societies
bull Courses
bull Exhibitions
bull Private functions
bull Sales
Hire of the Halls are charged by the hour Rates depend on
whether it is commercial or ClubClass let and whether it is
a one-off or regular booking
Contact Booking Secretary 02392 041100
1
Parish Directory
Parish Priest Fr Paul Armstead 02392 732786
287 Milton Road PO4 8PG
fatherpaulstjamesmiltonorguk
Assistant Curate Fr Hugo Deadman 02392 651456
102B Copnor Road PO3 5AL
fatherhugostjamesmiltonorguk
Hon Assistant Priest Fr Paul Ginever 02392 174692
Choir Church Mr Alastair Ross 07889 299078
choirchurchstjamesmiltonorguk
Reader Mr Jeff Harvey 02392 828111
Reader Ms Marilyn Palmer
Churchwarden Miss Stella Wansborough 02392 642386
Churchwarden Mr Mark Pearce 02392 426992
Director of Music Mr Paul Freathy 07707 564633
Hall bookings and magazine
advertising Mr Roger Bannister 02392 041100
Magazine Treasurer Mr Peter Garner 02392 812448
Church services
Sunday 800am Mass (said)
930am Parish Mass (with Junior Church and Creche)
1130am Holy Baptism (first Sunday of month)
630pm Evensong
Weekdays Tuesday 700pm Mass (said)
Wednesday 1000am Mass (said)
Friday Noon Mass (said) first in month
Morning Prayer at 830am Evening Prayer at 530pm (630pm on Tuesday) in the
St Cross Chapel every weekday
Baptism (Christening) Banns and Wedding arrangements should be made on
Saturdays between 930am and 1030am in the Church
Please visit our Website wwwstjamesmiltonorguk
Facebook wwwfacebookcomStJamesMiltonUk
2
The Curate reflects
Irsquom writing this just after the Great St Jamesrsquo Christmas Bazaar And it
really was great
I loved seeing so many people come into the building and feeling at home
here ndash as well as exploring St Jamesrsquo perhaps finding out or even feeling
something new - as well as picking up a bargain or two
Even if we think of St Jamesrsquo as our second home we should never lose
that sense of exploration that openness to something new That is often
how we learn more about ourselves and about God Reflecting on our
faith and where and how we discern Godrsquos presence and God at work can
take us out of our comfort zone ndash but that might be worth doing
Irsquove been struck by how important the Shrine at Walsingham has become
to so many people at St Jamesrsquo so quickly Each year more and more have
travelled there on pilgrimage
When we published peoplersquos verbal snapshots in the magazine a couple of
months ago they spoke deeply of how they had each in their very
different ways had felt peace healing a new connection with God there
I wonder therefore whether we might bring that spirit of Walsingham
home to St James
In the new year Irsquod like to start up a new group to capture that spirit It
will be rooted in the spirituality of Walsingham and we can use the
services which the Shrine recommends for cell groups
But I want it to be a safe space in which we can learn and discern what
makes us tick spiritually from one another and explore questions and learn
together ndash whether that is about prayer things we do and why we do
them or what we believe and why I hope it will appeal not just to those
who love Walsingham ndash but also to many others interested in exploring
and deepening faith
There will be no obligation on anyone You can just come along to enjoy a
quiet space if yoursquod like Many churches have home groups Irsquod like this to
be a group where anyone can feel at home
Irsquom also keen that what we do and how we do it is led by the members of
the group So before we get going Irsquod love to hear from you about where
3
when and how often you think we should meet what we might do ndash or
anything else thatrsquos on your mind Irsquom really looking forward to hearing
whatrsquos on that mind
Advent is the start of the Churchrsquos year And as we prepare for the
arrival of God among us we can be challenged to think anew what we
think of as our faith My hope is that this group might be a place in which
we might discover affirm review reflect on faith together
Fr Hugo
Parish Priestrsquos jottings
Parish Christmas card
This yearrsquos parish Christmas Card will soon be available to be delivered
So firstly thank you for all the roads to be covered and the Christmas
greetings passed to those in our parish Although it is only the Christmas
weekend events advertised it would be wonderful if they could all be
delivered by Sunday 15 December
Mass times this month
In addition to the regular weekday pattern there will be a mass on
Friday 6th being the first Friday in the month
The masses on the days following Christmas Day are as follows-
Thursday 26th S Stephen 10am
Friday 27th S John 10am
Saturday 28th Holy Innocents 10am
Morning Prayer will be said at 930am those mornings
Christmas flowers
Contributions for the cost of flowers to decorate the church will be
most gratefully received There is a box at the back of church for this
purpose or speak with Pauline or Netta (on behalf of the Flower Team)
Christmas services
Full timetable of Christmas services is on the centre pages of this
magazine You will see that we maintain our pattern of two Christingle
services this year Also children are encouraged to come dressed as an
angel or shepherd if they wish and will then be able to be part of the
Nativity Playtableau
4
Nine Lessons and Carols
This will be celebrated on Sunday 22 December at 630pm
This is therefore an appeal for extra voices to join the choir for this occasion
Please do consider if you are able to help in this way and really enjoy singing
those wonderful carols
Christmas table top sale
Our Christmas table top sale is being held this month on Saturday 7th
December starting at 10am Contact Netta if you or someone you know
would like to have a table Otherwise please come and support this event
Roberts Centre Food Bank
We continue to collect for the Roberts Centre and you will see from the
separate article in the magazine how grateful they are for all of our help Only
non-perishable goods please and also they must be lsquoin datersquo Thanks to Lynn
and Lorry who then deliver our collection each month
Parish lunch
This monthrsquos parish lunch on Friday 6th December (with a Christmas feel to
it) There will be a mass at midday for those who would like to attend that
before the lunch The next lunch will then be at the beginning of February
Monthly requiem
is on Tuesday 3 December at 7pm This is the service at which we pray for
the souls of the recently departed and also of those whose anniversaries of
death occur in the month of December Please do contemplate this service if a
loved one is to be remembered then
Third Sunday of Advent or Rorate Sunday
As has been our custom on the third Sunday of Advent which is 15
December following the lead of the celebrant who will be wearing a rose
(or pink) chasuble the congregation rise to the challenge of similar colour in
sympathy ndash DONrsquoT THEY
200 club
It will soon time for the annual subscription payments Sandra tells me and
could all payments be made by cheque please This enables a proper paper
5
trail to be maintained Subscriptions are due on January 1st
We have lost a number of subscribers during the year and so there are gaps
in the club so speak to Sandra Lamburth about joining or taking out
additional numbers
The money raised by the 200 Club is used for the continued refurbishment
of the Halls and so a huge thank you to all who have contributed to enable
the funds to be available for this and we need to continually replenish the
funds so please continue or join the membership
Healing
The ministry of healing ndash the laying on of hands and anointing ndash will be
available in the Lady Chapel after the Parish mass on Sunday 15 December
for those who would like to receive them for themselves andor others
School visits
Milton Park Primary are coming to church for their Advent service on
Monday 2 December Then we start anticipating Christmas hellip
The Wind in the Willows Pre-School of Locksway Road will be holding their
nativity on Friday 6th A warm welcome to staff parents and of course the
pupils Welcome to Moorings Way School who are presenting their Carol
Services on Thursday 19th A very warm welcome to you all Meon Junior
School are holding their Carol Service on Friday 13th at 2pm and to Meon
Road Infant School who will be holding their Christmas productions on
Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th at 2pm Milton Park Primary are holding
their traditional carol service at 6pm on Wednesday 18th It is going to be a
wonderful month as we hear the lsquoGreatest Story Ever Toldrsquo in all its rich
variety
In addition various year groups from Meon Junior School will be visiting
church to consider the role of Mary in art and the Christian story the
Christingle the Magi and the different birth narratives in the Gospel
Advent Carol Service
The Sisters of Bethany are holding their Advent Carol Service on
Wednesday 4 December at 730pm There is a charge of pound300 If you would
like to go please contact the House beforehand in order to purchase a
ticket See poster for details
6
Christmas Gift Card Scheme for the Homeless
Churches across the city are collecting as part of Churches Homeless
Action supermarket gift cards (pound5 value please) to be distributed through
charities which support the homeless The cards will be presented at a special
service at St Maryrsquos Fratton Donations can be handed into the churchwardens
on or before Sunday 9 December
Epiphany
This will be kept on Sunday 5 January
Christmas Bazaar
A huge thank you for all that was done before during and after the Bazaar
What a wonderful morning we had So many people enjoying themselves And
as a bonus we have raised pound3091 for church funds Beating last yearrsquos amazing
figure into the bargain
Christmas charity collection
If you want to take part in the lsquoone card for allrsquo and place a Christmas card to
us all on the board and make a charity donation then this year we are
collecting for the Rainbow Centre (who have a charity shop in Milton Market)
We will also allocate our collections from the Nine Lessons and Carols and
Christingle services to this cause
Carol singing
Please come and join all the churches in the area (CHIMES) as we sing carols at
Tesco Extra Fratton on Monday 16th December from 3pm to 4pm andor
6pm to 7pm It would be marvellous to spread some pre-Christmas cheer to
the local community from local Christians All are welcome
Pompey Singalong Christmas
The Choir Church Project is organising the community carol singing at the
Football Ground on Monday 16 December The turnstiles open at 630pm and
the singing begins at 7pm Musicians from Portsmouth Grammar School Brass
and Rock Bands will be providing the music The whole city is invited so please
spread the word and letrsquos fill the Fratton End with Christmas cheer
7
The News Quiz for 2019
How well did you read the News this year Try this quiz and find outhellip
1 What is a Gillet jaune
2 The famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfield died this year leaving his
pound150 million fortune to Choupette Who or what is Choupette
3 In March an aeroplane left London City airport flight with number
BA3271 to Duumlsseldorf Where did it land
4 Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky won the Ukrainian Presidential
election in April What was his job before the election
5 There was a serious fire at Notre Dame in April Who wrote a book in
1831 about the cathedral and to draw attention to the restoration it then
needed
6 What is Pteridomania The Victorians had it
7 Blackpool Tower celebrated its 125th anniversary in May 2019 What
landmark inspired it
8 Which former member of the cabinet was named after a battleship
9 Which country has coins nicknamed loonie and toonie
10 Politicians talked about red lines What was the thin red line
11 What would you use a French press to make
12 In July we were told to look out for a ldquoPainted Lady Summerrdquo What is
that
13 What were male members of the RAF allowed to grow this year that
that they have never previously been allowed
14 What were seasiders were advised to stare at to stop them stealing
chips and bothering them
15 Which territory did Donald Trump say he was interested in buying for
the US
16 Where would you find a small copper and an Essex skipper
8
Calendar for thought and prayer
Sunday 1 Advent Sunday Holy Spirit parish
Monday 2 Feria Our Deanery
Tuesday 3 S Francis Xavier Departed of December
Wednesday 4 Feria Local businesses
Thursday 5 Feria Alastair and Choir Church
Friday 6 S Nicolas Vulnerable children
Saturday 7 S Ambrose Portsmouth University
Sunday 8 Advent 2 Our parish
Monday 9 Conception of the BVM All mothers
Tuesday 10 Feria Migrants and refugees
Wednesday 11 Feria Our Armed Forces
Thursday 12 Feria Our uniformed organisations
Friday 13 S Lucy Our cathedral
Saturday 14 S John of the Cross Persecuted Christians
Sunday 15 Advent 3 Holy Spirit parish
Monday 16 Feria The emergency services
Tuesday 17 O Sapientia The legal profession
Wednesday 18 O Adonai The Holy Land
Thursday 19 O Radix Bishop Christopher
Friday 20 O Clavis Bishop Matthias
Saturday 21 O Oriens Archbishop Justin
Sunday 22 Advent 4 Our parish
Monday 23 O Emmanuel The Queen
Tuesday 24 Christmas Eve All travelling
Wednesday 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Christ is born today
Thursday 26 S Stephen Ordained ministry
Friday 27 S John Evangelist Migrants and refugees
Saturday 28 Holy Innocents Our families
Sunday 29 Christmas 1 Our parish
Monday 30 In the Octave of Christmas Our hospitals
Tuesday 31 In the Octave of Christmas Our hopes for 2020
9
Answers to the News Quiz of 2019
1 A Gillet jaune is the yellow reflective vest French drivers have to carry by
law in their cars It became associated with protest
2 Choupette is a cat a very rich cat
3 It landed in Edinburgh by mistake
4 He was a comedian
5 The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo
6 Love of ferns
7 Eiffel Tower in Paris
8 Penny Mordaunt was named after the Arethusa-class cruis-
er HMS Penelope
9 Canada The loonie is the type of bird featured on the dollar coin Toonie
refers to the two-dollar coin
10 The Thin Red Line refers to an episode in the Battle of Balaklava during
the Crimean War Around 500 men of the 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders)
aided by a small force of 100 walking wounded 40 detached Guardsmen
and supported by a substantial force of Turkish infantrymen led by Sir Colin
Campbell fired at the Russian cavalry
11 Coffee
12 Lots of butterflies
13 Beards
14 Seagulls (Please do not try this at home It probably does not work)
15 Greenland It was not for sale
16 They are butterflies You might find them in a churchyard
10
Smile-Lines
Shopping
The manager of a department store put this notice in the window lsquoIf you
need it this Christmas we have itrsquo But in the window of a rival a sign
appeared stating lsquoIf we donrsquot have it you donrsquot need itrsquo
Wise
When I told my children the story of how the Wise Men brought gifts of
gold frankincense and myrrh for the infant Jesus my six-year-old daughter
was not impressed Mum a Wise Woman would have brought nappies
The little button
At a clearance sale the wife of a senior judge found the perfect green tie
to match one of her husbands sports jackets Soon after while the couple
was relaxing at a resort to get his mind off a complicated cocaine-
conspiracy case he noticed a small round disc sewn into the tie The
judge showed it to the police who were equally suspicious that it might be
a lsquobugrsquo planted by the conspiracy defendants
The police took the tie away for some serious analysis A few days later
the judge phoned Scotland Yard to find out the results of their tests
Well were not really sure where the disc came from the police told
him ldquoBut we did discover that if you press it it plays Jingle Bellsrsquordquo
Namely
The vicar had a standard liturgy for funerals To personalise each service
he used the lsquoFind and Replacersquo command on his computer to replace the
name of the deceased from the previous funeral with the new name
One morning at a funeral all was going smoothly until the congregation
reached the Apostles Creed Jesus Christ the congregation intoned
reading from the programme born of the Virgin Edna
Bakery
Did you hear about the bakery that was burgled at Christmas Everything
was stollen
11
Biscuit
As we were putting out biscuits for Father Christmas on Christmas Eve
one fell on the floor When I picked it up and placed it back on the plate
my four-year-old was horrified ldquoYou canrsquot do thatrdquo
Donrsquot worryrdquo I assured him ldquoFather Christmas will never know
He shot me a suspicious look So he knows if Irsquove been bad or good but
he doesnrsquot know the biscuit fell on the floor
Lost
Just as I began my Christmas Eve service the electricity in the church
failed The wardens and I found some candles and placed them around the
sanctuary Then I re-entered the pulpit shuffled my notes and muttered
Now where was I
A hopeful voice called out Right near the end
Chimney
Why doesnt Father Christmas suffer from claustrophobia when he climbs
down the chimney Because he has had his flue jab
Come and go
At Christmas friends come and go but relatives tend to accumulate
Are politicians the oldest profession
A surgeon an architect and a politician were arguing as to whose profes-
sion was the oldest Said the surgeon ldquoEve was made from Adamrsquos rib
and that surely was a surgical operationrdquo
ldquoMayberdquo admitted the architect ldquobut prior to that order was created out
of chaos and that was an architectural jobrdquo
ldquoButrdquo the politician pointed out in triumph ldquosomebody had to have creat-
ed the chaos firstrdquo
Answer
Politician to aide ldquoAbout their charge that Irsquom indecisive ndash do you think I
should answer it or let it go or answer it in part or what
12
Holy Days
25th December The history of Christmas
The Bible does not give a date for the birth of Jesus In the third century it
was suggested that Jesus was conceived at the Spring equinox 25 March
popularising the belief that He was born nine months later on 25 December
John Chrysostom the Archbishop of Constantinople encouraged Christians
worldwide to make Christmas a holy day in about 400
In the early Middle Ages Christians celebrated a series of midwinter holy
days Epiphany (which recalls the visit to the infant Jesus of the wise men
bearing gifts) was the climax of 12 days of Christmas beginning on 25
December The Emperor Charlemagne chose 25 December for his coronation
in 800 and the prominence of Christmas Day rose In England William the
Conqueror also chose 25 December for his coronation in 1066 and the date
became a fixture both for religious observance and feasting
Cooking a boar was a common feature of mediaeval Christmas feasts and
singing carols accompanied it Writers of the time lament the fact that the
true significance of Christmas was being lost because of partying They
condemn the rise of lsquomisrulersquo ndash drunken dancing and promiscuity The day was
a public holiday and traditions of bringing evergreen foliage into the house and
the exchange of gifts (usually on Epiphany) date from this time
In the 17th century the rise of new Protestant denominations led to a
rejection of many celebrations that were associated with Catholic Christianity
Christmas was one of them After the execution of Charles I Englandrsquos
Puritan rulers made the celebration of Christmas illegal for 14 years The
restoration of Charles II ended the ban but religious leaders continued to
discourage excess especially in Scotland In Western Europe (but not
worldwide) the day for exchanging gifts changed from Epiphany (6 January) to
Christmas Day
By the 1820s there was a sense that the significance of Christmas was
declining Charles Dickens was one of several writers who sought to restore
it His novel A Christmas Carol was significant in reviving merriment during the
festival He emphasised charity and family reunions alongside religious
observance Christmas trees paper chains cards and many well-known carols
date from this time So did the tradition of Boxing Day on 26 December
13
when tradesmen who had given reliable service during the year would collect
lsquoboxesrsquo of money or gifts from their customers
In Europe Santa Claus is the figure associated with the bringing of gifts Santa
Claus is a shortening of the name of Saint Nicholas who was a Christian
bishop in the fourth century in present-day Turkey He was particularly
noted for his care for children and for his generosity to the poor By the
Middle Ages his appearance in red bishoprsquos robes and a mitre was adored in
the Netherlands and familiar across Europe
Father Christmas dates from 17th century England where he was a secular
figure of good cheer (more associated with drunkenness than gifts) The
transformation of Santa Claus into todayrsquos Father Christmas started in New
York in the 1880s where his red robes and white beard became potent
advertising symbols In some countries (such as Latin America and Eastern
Europe) the tradition attempts to combine the secular and religious elements
by holding that Santa Claus makes childrenrsquos presents and then gives them to
the baby Jesus to distribute
26 December Look out for Wenceslas
Most of us probably know that on December 26th (the Feast of Stephen)
lsquoGood king Wenceslasrsquo looked out We probably also know that the snow lay
round about lsquodeep and crisp and evenrsquo Beyond that hersquos just someone in a
carol thatrsquos not often sung nowadays
However Wenceslas was a real person a duke and effectively king of
Bohemia in the 10th century In modern terms he was Czechoslovakian He
was known as a generous and kind monarch deeply Christian and given to
good works So the story in the carol by the Victorian hymn-writer JM
Neale while possibly fictitious is at least in line with his recognised
character lsquoPage and monarchrsquo braved the lsquobitter weatherrsquo and the lsquocruel
windrsquos wild lamentrsquo to take food and fuel to a poor man living rough
Nealersquos carol was enormously popular in the 19th century because it
perfectly expressed Victorian Christian ideals of benevolence and alms-
giving Christian men of lsquowealth and rankrsquo are urged to help the poor and so
lsquofind blessingrsquo Ignoring the lsquowealth and rank and menrsquo bit itrsquos still good
advice at Christmas or any other time
14
Christmas - the most beautiful story ever told
On the BBCrsquos lsquoTodayrsquo programme last Christmas a distinguished atheist re-
vealed that his Christmas routine included attending Midnight Mass Asked
why he replied that it was the most beautiful story ever told and he didnrsquot
want it to be forgotten
Up and down the country this month thousands and thousands of parents
will be attending school and church nativity plays Theyrsquore good fun the
children like them and they remind us of the most lovely and memorable
story of all time
First there was the actual birth Excluded from the shelter of the lsquoinnrsquo Mary
and Joseph found themselves in a stable Soon after Mary gave birth to a
boy wrapped Him in His birth-robe and laid Him in the only secure place
she could find ndash the feeding trough
Next came the shepherds bursting in from the fields eager to see the baby
that the angels had told them to look for lsquolying in a mangerrsquo They wor-
shipped him in wonder of all that had happened that night
Finally at some point came the so called lsquoWise Menrsquo The gospel calls them
lsquoMagirsquo and says they were from the East The word lsquomagirsquo comes from the
Greek lsquomagosrsquo (magic) and further back from the old Persian word
lsquoMagupatirsquo The Magi could have been priests from an ancient Persian reli-
gion that watched the night sky Today they would be called astrologers
Whoever they were their influence at that point in history was immense
All over the ancient world their predictions were regarded with awe but
they knelt before Jesus and offered Him gifts They were the first Gentiles
to recognise a divine and kingly power and purpose in the baby in Bethle-
hem
150 years later the great bishop Clement of Rome described this as the mo-
ment when the old order of fear and fate gave way before this new era of
love and grace
What a story
15
Experience the Joy of Advent
lsquoFear not for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all peo-
plersquo Luke 210
Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas The word lsquoAdventrsquo
is from the Latin word lsquoadventusrsquo meaning rsquocomingrsquo Sometimes called
lsquoLittle Lentrsquo itrsquos a time to prepare our hearts for the future Second Coming
as well as the birth of Christ
We celebrate the season with advent calendars candles and evergreen
wreaths - symbolising Christ as Light of the world bringing new and ever-
lasting life
Here are seven simple tips to help you experience and share the joy of Advent
1 Connect with your inner child Think back to the time when you were a
child on the simple things that made you happy at Christmas Focus only
on the good and feel the joy of Christmas come flooding back
2 Keep it simple This year go for gifts and cards that share the meaning of
the season shop early and stay within your budget
3 Be people focused Remember the story of Mary and Martha ndash keep
meals simple and allow yourself time and space to focus on enjoying the
company of your guests
4 Make Room for Jesus Take some time at the beginning of each day to
read your Bible meditate on Scripture and pray Focus on giving thanks to
God for His gift of Christ to the world and for all He has done for us
5 Me Time God wants us to prosper in body soul and spirit so try to eat
healthy donrsquot overindulge take time for long walks and enjoy the good and
simple things in life
6 Wear a smile and share the Joy Finally being joyful is a choice itrsquos not
about your circumstances So decide to be thankful this season Wear a
smile act and talk positively do small things with great love be on the
lookout for opportunities to do good to people Give to the homeless
visit the sick or take gifts to lonely neighbours
If people ask you about your joy donrsquot be afraid to share your faith Simply
explain to them that lsquoChrist lives in my heart and He can live in yours toorsquo
16
Baptism
Sadie Favell
Funeral
Peter Hobby Church and Milton Cemetery
Pauline Hodgkins Church and Milton Cemetery
Peggy Freeman Portchester Crematorium
Marian Gilvray Portchester Crematorium
Jocelyn Van Baskerville Kingston Cemetery
Hector lsquoTupprsquo Black Church and Milton Cemetery
From the Registers
On Tuesday 3rd December there will be a requiem mass when we
remember before God all the departed of the month and those whose
funerals have taken place during the last month
Ladies Guild in November
4th December Closing Evening with Christmas nibbles
8th December Christmas Lunch at the Royal Beach Hotel
200 Club results Draw no 558 drawn on Sunday 27 October 2019
1st pound15 33 E Scott
2nd pound11 58 C Beeston
3rd pound9 114 L Wynne
4th pound7 80 S Bannister
5th pound5 38 D Cruikshank
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Breve Easy
The community choir for Milton and Eastney
Milton Village Hall
Every Wednesday 6-7pm
All welcome
Personal Service Private Chapels Woodland Burials Pre-paid Funeral Plans Repatriation Horse Drawn Carriage Memorials 24 Hour Personal Service Home Visits
lsquoLAWNSWOODrsquo 245 Fratton Road Portsmouth 023 9282 4831
380 London Road Waterlooville 023 9226 9000
St Jamesrsquo Church Hall
Milton Park Avenue
PO4 8PG
Serving Church and Community
The Hall is managed and maintained by
members of St Jamesrsquo Parish Church
bull There is a large hall (with kitchen) on ground floor
bull A smaller hall upstairs
bull Full central heating
bull Lightweight moveable tables (6ft and 3ft) and 100 chairs
bull Kitchen for catering
bull 80 full-place meal settings available
The Halls are available for
bull Adult Education
bull Clubs and Societies
bull Courses
bull Exhibitions
bull Private functions
bull Sales
Hire of the Halls are charged by the hour Rates depend on
whether it is commercial or ClubClass let and whether it is
a one-off or regular booking
Contact Booking Secretary 02392 041100
3
when and how often you think we should meet what we might do ndash or
anything else thatrsquos on your mind Irsquom really looking forward to hearing
whatrsquos on that mind
Advent is the start of the Churchrsquos year And as we prepare for the
arrival of God among us we can be challenged to think anew what we
think of as our faith My hope is that this group might be a place in which
we might discover affirm review reflect on faith together
Fr Hugo
Parish Priestrsquos jottings
Parish Christmas card
This yearrsquos parish Christmas Card will soon be available to be delivered
So firstly thank you for all the roads to be covered and the Christmas
greetings passed to those in our parish Although it is only the Christmas
weekend events advertised it would be wonderful if they could all be
delivered by Sunday 15 December
Mass times this month
In addition to the regular weekday pattern there will be a mass on
Friday 6th being the first Friday in the month
The masses on the days following Christmas Day are as follows-
Thursday 26th S Stephen 10am
Friday 27th S John 10am
Saturday 28th Holy Innocents 10am
Morning Prayer will be said at 930am those mornings
Christmas flowers
Contributions for the cost of flowers to decorate the church will be
most gratefully received There is a box at the back of church for this
purpose or speak with Pauline or Netta (on behalf of the Flower Team)
Christmas services
Full timetable of Christmas services is on the centre pages of this
magazine You will see that we maintain our pattern of two Christingle
services this year Also children are encouraged to come dressed as an
angel or shepherd if they wish and will then be able to be part of the
Nativity Playtableau
4
Nine Lessons and Carols
This will be celebrated on Sunday 22 December at 630pm
This is therefore an appeal for extra voices to join the choir for this occasion
Please do consider if you are able to help in this way and really enjoy singing
those wonderful carols
Christmas table top sale
Our Christmas table top sale is being held this month on Saturday 7th
December starting at 10am Contact Netta if you or someone you know
would like to have a table Otherwise please come and support this event
Roberts Centre Food Bank
We continue to collect for the Roberts Centre and you will see from the
separate article in the magazine how grateful they are for all of our help Only
non-perishable goods please and also they must be lsquoin datersquo Thanks to Lynn
and Lorry who then deliver our collection each month
Parish lunch
This monthrsquos parish lunch on Friday 6th December (with a Christmas feel to
it) There will be a mass at midday for those who would like to attend that
before the lunch The next lunch will then be at the beginning of February
Monthly requiem
is on Tuesday 3 December at 7pm This is the service at which we pray for
the souls of the recently departed and also of those whose anniversaries of
death occur in the month of December Please do contemplate this service if a
loved one is to be remembered then
Third Sunday of Advent or Rorate Sunday
As has been our custom on the third Sunday of Advent which is 15
December following the lead of the celebrant who will be wearing a rose
(or pink) chasuble the congregation rise to the challenge of similar colour in
sympathy ndash DONrsquoT THEY
200 club
It will soon time for the annual subscription payments Sandra tells me and
could all payments be made by cheque please This enables a proper paper
5
trail to be maintained Subscriptions are due on January 1st
We have lost a number of subscribers during the year and so there are gaps
in the club so speak to Sandra Lamburth about joining or taking out
additional numbers
The money raised by the 200 Club is used for the continued refurbishment
of the Halls and so a huge thank you to all who have contributed to enable
the funds to be available for this and we need to continually replenish the
funds so please continue or join the membership
Healing
The ministry of healing ndash the laying on of hands and anointing ndash will be
available in the Lady Chapel after the Parish mass on Sunday 15 December
for those who would like to receive them for themselves andor others
School visits
Milton Park Primary are coming to church for their Advent service on
Monday 2 December Then we start anticipating Christmas hellip
The Wind in the Willows Pre-School of Locksway Road will be holding their
nativity on Friday 6th A warm welcome to staff parents and of course the
pupils Welcome to Moorings Way School who are presenting their Carol
Services on Thursday 19th A very warm welcome to you all Meon Junior
School are holding their Carol Service on Friday 13th at 2pm and to Meon
Road Infant School who will be holding their Christmas productions on
Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th at 2pm Milton Park Primary are holding
their traditional carol service at 6pm on Wednesday 18th It is going to be a
wonderful month as we hear the lsquoGreatest Story Ever Toldrsquo in all its rich
variety
In addition various year groups from Meon Junior School will be visiting
church to consider the role of Mary in art and the Christian story the
Christingle the Magi and the different birth narratives in the Gospel
Advent Carol Service
The Sisters of Bethany are holding their Advent Carol Service on
Wednesday 4 December at 730pm There is a charge of pound300 If you would
like to go please contact the House beforehand in order to purchase a
ticket See poster for details
6
Christmas Gift Card Scheme for the Homeless
Churches across the city are collecting as part of Churches Homeless
Action supermarket gift cards (pound5 value please) to be distributed through
charities which support the homeless The cards will be presented at a special
service at St Maryrsquos Fratton Donations can be handed into the churchwardens
on or before Sunday 9 December
Epiphany
This will be kept on Sunday 5 January
Christmas Bazaar
A huge thank you for all that was done before during and after the Bazaar
What a wonderful morning we had So many people enjoying themselves And
as a bonus we have raised pound3091 for church funds Beating last yearrsquos amazing
figure into the bargain
Christmas charity collection
If you want to take part in the lsquoone card for allrsquo and place a Christmas card to
us all on the board and make a charity donation then this year we are
collecting for the Rainbow Centre (who have a charity shop in Milton Market)
We will also allocate our collections from the Nine Lessons and Carols and
Christingle services to this cause
Carol singing
Please come and join all the churches in the area (CHIMES) as we sing carols at
Tesco Extra Fratton on Monday 16th December from 3pm to 4pm andor
6pm to 7pm It would be marvellous to spread some pre-Christmas cheer to
the local community from local Christians All are welcome
Pompey Singalong Christmas
The Choir Church Project is organising the community carol singing at the
Football Ground on Monday 16 December The turnstiles open at 630pm and
the singing begins at 7pm Musicians from Portsmouth Grammar School Brass
and Rock Bands will be providing the music The whole city is invited so please
spread the word and letrsquos fill the Fratton End with Christmas cheer
7
The News Quiz for 2019
How well did you read the News this year Try this quiz and find outhellip
1 What is a Gillet jaune
2 The famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfield died this year leaving his
pound150 million fortune to Choupette Who or what is Choupette
3 In March an aeroplane left London City airport flight with number
BA3271 to Duumlsseldorf Where did it land
4 Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky won the Ukrainian Presidential
election in April What was his job before the election
5 There was a serious fire at Notre Dame in April Who wrote a book in
1831 about the cathedral and to draw attention to the restoration it then
needed
6 What is Pteridomania The Victorians had it
7 Blackpool Tower celebrated its 125th anniversary in May 2019 What
landmark inspired it
8 Which former member of the cabinet was named after a battleship
9 Which country has coins nicknamed loonie and toonie
10 Politicians talked about red lines What was the thin red line
11 What would you use a French press to make
12 In July we were told to look out for a ldquoPainted Lady Summerrdquo What is
that
13 What were male members of the RAF allowed to grow this year that
that they have never previously been allowed
14 What were seasiders were advised to stare at to stop them stealing
chips and bothering them
15 Which territory did Donald Trump say he was interested in buying for
the US
16 Where would you find a small copper and an Essex skipper
8
Calendar for thought and prayer
Sunday 1 Advent Sunday Holy Spirit parish
Monday 2 Feria Our Deanery
Tuesday 3 S Francis Xavier Departed of December
Wednesday 4 Feria Local businesses
Thursday 5 Feria Alastair and Choir Church
Friday 6 S Nicolas Vulnerable children
Saturday 7 S Ambrose Portsmouth University
Sunday 8 Advent 2 Our parish
Monday 9 Conception of the BVM All mothers
Tuesday 10 Feria Migrants and refugees
Wednesday 11 Feria Our Armed Forces
Thursday 12 Feria Our uniformed organisations
Friday 13 S Lucy Our cathedral
Saturday 14 S John of the Cross Persecuted Christians
Sunday 15 Advent 3 Holy Spirit parish
Monday 16 Feria The emergency services
Tuesday 17 O Sapientia The legal profession
Wednesday 18 O Adonai The Holy Land
Thursday 19 O Radix Bishop Christopher
Friday 20 O Clavis Bishop Matthias
Saturday 21 O Oriens Archbishop Justin
Sunday 22 Advent 4 Our parish
Monday 23 O Emmanuel The Queen
Tuesday 24 Christmas Eve All travelling
Wednesday 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Christ is born today
Thursday 26 S Stephen Ordained ministry
Friday 27 S John Evangelist Migrants and refugees
Saturday 28 Holy Innocents Our families
Sunday 29 Christmas 1 Our parish
Monday 30 In the Octave of Christmas Our hospitals
Tuesday 31 In the Octave of Christmas Our hopes for 2020
9
Answers to the News Quiz of 2019
1 A Gillet jaune is the yellow reflective vest French drivers have to carry by
law in their cars It became associated with protest
2 Choupette is a cat a very rich cat
3 It landed in Edinburgh by mistake
4 He was a comedian
5 The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo
6 Love of ferns
7 Eiffel Tower in Paris
8 Penny Mordaunt was named after the Arethusa-class cruis-
er HMS Penelope
9 Canada The loonie is the type of bird featured on the dollar coin Toonie
refers to the two-dollar coin
10 The Thin Red Line refers to an episode in the Battle of Balaklava during
the Crimean War Around 500 men of the 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders)
aided by a small force of 100 walking wounded 40 detached Guardsmen
and supported by a substantial force of Turkish infantrymen led by Sir Colin
Campbell fired at the Russian cavalry
11 Coffee
12 Lots of butterflies
13 Beards
14 Seagulls (Please do not try this at home It probably does not work)
15 Greenland It was not for sale
16 They are butterflies You might find them in a churchyard
10
Smile-Lines
Shopping
The manager of a department store put this notice in the window lsquoIf you
need it this Christmas we have itrsquo But in the window of a rival a sign
appeared stating lsquoIf we donrsquot have it you donrsquot need itrsquo
Wise
When I told my children the story of how the Wise Men brought gifts of
gold frankincense and myrrh for the infant Jesus my six-year-old daughter
was not impressed Mum a Wise Woman would have brought nappies
The little button
At a clearance sale the wife of a senior judge found the perfect green tie
to match one of her husbands sports jackets Soon after while the couple
was relaxing at a resort to get his mind off a complicated cocaine-
conspiracy case he noticed a small round disc sewn into the tie The
judge showed it to the police who were equally suspicious that it might be
a lsquobugrsquo planted by the conspiracy defendants
The police took the tie away for some serious analysis A few days later
the judge phoned Scotland Yard to find out the results of their tests
Well were not really sure where the disc came from the police told
him ldquoBut we did discover that if you press it it plays Jingle Bellsrsquordquo
Namely
The vicar had a standard liturgy for funerals To personalise each service
he used the lsquoFind and Replacersquo command on his computer to replace the
name of the deceased from the previous funeral with the new name
One morning at a funeral all was going smoothly until the congregation
reached the Apostles Creed Jesus Christ the congregation intoned
reading from the programme born of the Virgin Edna
Bakery
Did you hear about the bakery that was burgled at Christmas Everything
was stollen
11
Biscuit
As we were putting out biscuits for Father Christmas on Christmas Eve
one fell on the floor When I picked it up and placed it back on the plate
my four-year-old was horrified ldquoYou canrsquot do thatrdquo
Donrsquot worryrdquo I assured him ldquoFather Christmas will never know
He shot me a suspicious look So he knows if Irsquove been bad or good but
he doesnrsquot know the biscuit fell on the floor
Lost
Just as I began my Christmas Eve service the electricity in the church
failed The wardens and I found some candles and placed them around the
sanctuary Then I re-entered the pulpit shuffled my notes and muttered
Now where was I
A hopeful voice called out Right near the end
Chimney
Why doesnt Father Christmas suffer from claustrophobia when he climbs
down the chimney Because he has had his flue jab
Come and go
At Christmas friends come and go but relatives tend to accumulate
Are politicians the oldest profession
A surgeon an architect and a politician were arguing as to whose profes-
sion was the oldest Said the surgeon ldquoEve was made from Adamrsquos rib
and that surely was a surgical operationrdquo
ldquoMayberdquo admitted the architect ldquobut prior to that order was created out
of chaos and that was an architectural jobrdquo
ldquoButrdquo the politician pointed out in triumph ldquosomebody had to have creat-
ed the chaos firstrdquo
Answer
Politician to aide ldquoAbout their charge that Irsquom indecisive ndash do you think I
should answer it or let it go or answer it in part or what
12
Holy Days
25th December The history of Christmas
The Bible does not give a date for the birth of Jesus In the third century it
was suggested that Jesus was conceived at the Spring equinox 25 March
popularising the belief that He was born nine months later on 25 December
John Chrysostom the Archbishop of Constantinople encouraged Christians
worldwide to make Christmas a holy day in about 400
In the early Middle Ages Christians celebrated a series of midwinter holy
days Epiphany (which recalls the visit to the infant Jesus of the wise men
bearing gifts) was the climax of 12 days of Christmas beginning on 25
December The Emperor Charlemagne chose 25 December for his coronation
in 800 and the prominence of Christmas Day rose In England William the
Conqueror also chose 25 December for his coronation in 1066 and the date
became a fixture both for religious observance and feasting
Cooking a boar was a common feature of mediaeval Christmas feasts and
singing carols accompanied it Writers of the time lament the fact that the
true significance of Christmas was being lost because of partying They
condemn the rise of lsquomisrulersquo ndash drunken dancing and promiscuity The day was
a public holiday and traditions of bringing evergreen foliage into the house and
the exchange of gifts (usually on Epiphany) date from this time
In the 17th century the rise of new Protestant denominations led to a
rejection of many celebrations that were associated with Catholic Christianity
Christmas was one of them After the execution of Charles I Englandrsquos
Puritan rulers made the celebration of Christmas illegal for 14 years The
restoration of Charles II ended the ban but religious leaders continued to
discourage excess especially in Scotland In Western Europe (but not
worldwide) the day for exchanging gifts changed from Epiphany (6 January) to
Christmas Day
By the 1820s there was a sense that the significance of Christmas was
declining Charles Dickens was one of several writers who sought to restore
it His novel A Christmas Carol was significant in reviving merriment during the
festival He emphasised charity and family reunions alongside religious
observance Christmas trees paper chains cards and many well-known carols
date from this time So did the tradition of Boxing Day on 26 December
13
when tradesmen who had given reliable service during the year would collect
lsquoboxesrsquo of money or gifts from their customers
In Europe Santa Claus is the figure associated with the bringing of gifts Santa
Claus is a shortening of the name of Saint Nicholas who was a Christian
bishop in the fourth century in present-day Turkey He was particularly
noted for his care for children and for his generosity to the poor By the
Middle Ages his appearance in red bishoprsquos robes and a mitre was adored in
the Netherlands and familiar across Europe
Father Christmas dates from 17th century England where he was a secular
figure of good cheer (more associated with drunkenness than gifts) The
transformation of Santa Claus into todayrsquos Father Christmas started in New
York in the 1880s where his red robes and white beard became potent
advertising symbols In some countries (such as Latin America and Eastern
Europe) the tradition attempts to combine the secular and religious elements
by holding that Santa Claus makes childrenrsquos presents and then gives them to
the baby Jesus to distribute
26 December Look out for Wenceslas
Most of us probably know that on December 26th (the Feast of Stephen)
lsquoGood king Wenceslasrsquo looked out We probably also know that the snow lay
round about lsquodeep and crisp and evenrsquo Beyond that hersquos just someone in a
carol thatrsquos not often sung nowadays
However Wenceslas was a real person a duke and effectively king of
Bohemia in the 10th century In modern terms he was Czechoslovakian He
was known as a generous and kind monarch deeply Christian and given to
good works So the story in the carol by the Victorian hymn-writer JM
Neale while possibly fictitious is at least in line with his recognised
character lsquoPage and monarchrsquo braved the lsquobitter weatherrsquo and the lsquocruel
windrsquos wild lamentrsquo to take food and fuel to a poor man living rough
Nealersquos carol was enormously popular in the 19th century because it
perfectly expressed Victorian Christian ideals of benevolence and alms-
giving Christian men of lsquowealth and rankrsquo are urged to help the poor and so
lsquofind blessingrsquo Ignoring the lsquowealth and rank and menrsquo bit itrsquos still good
advice at Christmas or any other time
14
Christmas - the most beautiful story ever told
On the BBCrsquos lsquoTodayrsquo programme last Christmas a distinguished atheist re-
vealed that his Christmas routine included attending Midnight Mass Asked
why he replied that it was the most beautiful story ever told and he didnrsquot
want it to be forgotten
Up and down the country this month thousands and thousands of parents
will be attending school and church nativity plays Theyrsquore good fun the
children like them and they remind us of the most lovely and memorable
story of all time
First there was the actual birth Excluded from the shelter of the lsquoinnrsquo Mary
and Joseph found themselves in a stable Soon after Mary gave birth to a
boy wrapped Him in His birth-robe and laid Him in the only secure place
she could find ndash the feeding trough
Next came the shepherds bursting in from the fields eager to see the baby
that the angels had told them to look for lsquolying in a mangerrsquo They wor-
shipped him in wonder of all that had happened that night
Finally at some point came the so called lsquoWise Menrsquo The gospel calls them
lsquoMagirsquo and says they were from the East The word lsquomagirsquo comes from the
Greek lsquomagosrsquo (magic) and further back from the old Persian word
lsquoMagupatirsquo The Magi could have been priests from an ancient Persian reli-
gion that watched the night sky Today they would be called astrologers
Whoever they were their influence at that point in history was immense
All over the ancient world their predictions were regarded with awe but
they knelt before Jesus and offered Him gifts They were the first Gentiles
to recognise a divine and kingly power and purpose in the baby in Bethle-
hem
150 years later the great bishop Clement of Rome described this as the mo-
ment when the old order of fear and fate gave way before this new era of
love and grace
What a story
15
Experience the Joy of Advent
lsquoFear not for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all peo-
plersquo Luke 210
Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas The word lsquoAdventrsquo
is from the Latin word lsquoadventusrsquo meaning rsquocomingrsquo Sometimes called
lsquoLittle Lentrsquo itrsquos a time to prepare our hearts for the future Second Coming
as well as the birth of Christ
We celebrate the season with advent calendars candles and evergreen
wreaths - symbolising Christ as Light of the world bringing new and ever-
lasting life
Here are seven simple tips to help you experience and share the joy of Advent
1 Connect with your inner child Think back to the time when you were a
child on the simple things that made you happy at Christmas Focus only
on the good and feel the joy of Christmas come flooding back
2 Keep it simple This year go for gifts and cards that share the meaning of
the season shop early and stay within your budget
3 Be people focused Remember the story of Mary and Martha ndash keep
meals simple and allow yourself time and space to focus on enjoying the
company of your guests
4 Make Room for Jesus Take some time at the beginning of each day to
read your Bible meditate on Scripture and pray Focus on giving thanks to
God for His gift of Christ to the world and for all He has done for us
5 Me Time God wants us to prosper in body soul and spirit so try to eat
healthy donrsquot overindulge take time for long walks and enjoy the good and
simple things in life
6 Wear a smile and share the Joy Finally being joyful is a choice itrsquos not
about your circumstances So decide to be thankful this season Wear a
smile act and talk positively do small things with great love be on the
lookout for opportunities to do good to people Give to the homeless
visit the sick or take gifts to lonely neighbours
If people ask you about your joy donrsquot be afraid to share your faith Simply
explain to them that lsquoChrist lives in my heart and He can live in yours toorsquo
16
Baptism
Sadie Favell
Funeral
Peter Hobby Church and Milton Cemetery
Pauline Hodgkins Church and Milton Cemetery
Peggy Freeman Portchester Crematorium
Marian Gilvray Portchester Crematorium
Jocelyn Van Baskerville Kingston Cemetery
Hector lsquoTupprsquo Black Church and Milton Cemetery
From the Registers
On Tuesday 3rd December there will be a requiem mass when we
remember before God all the departed of the month and those whose
funerals have taken place during the last month
Ladies Guild in November
4th December Closing Evening with Christmas nibbles
8th December Christmas Lunch at the Royal Beach Hotel
200 Club results Draw no 558 drawn on Sunday 27 October 2019
1st pound15 33 E Scott
2nd pound11 58 C Beeston
3rd pound9 114 L Wynne
4th pound7 80 S Bannister
5th pound5 38 D Cruikshank
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Breve Easy
The community choir for Milton and Eastney
Milton Village Hall
Every Wednesday 6-7pm
All welcome
Personal Service Private Chapels Woodland Burials Pre-paid Funeral Plans Repatriation Horse Drawn Carriage Memorials 24 Hour Personal Service Home Visits
lsquoLAWNSWOODrsquo 245 Fratton Road Portsmouth 023 9282 4831
380 London Road Waterlooville 023 9226 9000
St Jamesrsquo Church Hall
Milton Park Avenue
PO4 8PG
Serving Church and Community
The Hall is managed and maintained by
members of St Jamesrsquo Parish Church
bull There is a large hall (with kitchen) on ground floor
bull A smaller hall upstairs
bull Full central heating
bull Lightweight moveable tables (6ft and 3ft) and 100 chairs
bull Kitchen for catering
bull 80 full-place meal settings available
The Halls are available for
bull Adult Education
bull Clubs and Societies
bull Courses
bull Exhibitions
bull Private functions
bull Sales
Hire of the Halls are charged by the hour Rates depend on
whether it is commercial or ClubClass let and whether it is
a one-off or regular booking
Contact Booking Secretary 02392 041100
5
trail to be maintained Subscriptions are due on January 1st
We have lost a number of subscribers during the year and so there are gaps
in the club so speak to Sandra Lamburth about joining or taking out
additional numbers
The money raised by the 200 Club is used for the continued refurbishment
of the Halls and so a huge thank you to all who have contributed to enable
the funds to be available for this and we need to continually replenish the
funds so please continue or join the membership
Healing
The ministry of healing ndash the laying on of hands and anointing ndash will be
available in the Lady Chapel after the Parish mass on Sunday 15 December
for those who would like to receive them for themselves andor others
School visits
Milton Park Primary are coming to church for their Advent service on
Monday 2 December Then we start anticipating Christmas hellip
The Wind in the Willows Pre-School of Locksway Road will be holding their
nativity on Friday 6th A warm welcome to staff parents and of course the
pupils Welcome to Moorings Way School who are presenting their Carol
Services on Thursday 19th A very warm welcome to you all Meon Junior
School are holding their Carol Service on Friday 13th at 2pm and to Meon
Road Infant School who will be holding their Christmas productions on
Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th at 2pm Milton Park Primary are holding
their traditional carol service at 6pm on Wednesday 18th It is going to be a
wonderful month as we hear the lsquoGreatest Story Ever Toldrsquo in all its rich
variety
In addition various year groups from Meon Junior School will be visiting
church to consider the role of Mary in art and the Christian story the
Christingle the Magi and the different birth narratives in the Gospel
Advent Carol Service
The Sisters of Bethany are holding their Advent Carol Service on
Wednesday 4 December at 730pm There is a charge of pound300 If you would
like to go please contact the House beforehand in order to purchase a
ticket See poster for details
6
Christmas Gift Card Scheme for the Homeless
Churches across the city are collecting as part of Churches Homeless
Action supermarket gift cards (pound5 value please) to be distributed through
charities which support the homeless The cards will be presented at a special
service at St Maryrsquos Fratton Donations can be handed into the churchwardens
on or before Sunday 9 December
Epiphany
This will be kept on Sunday 5 January
Christmas Bazaar
A huge thank you for all that was done before during and after the Bazaar
What a wonderful morning we had So many people enjoying themselves And
as a bonus we have raised pound3091 for church funds Beating last yearrsquos amazing
figure into the bargain
Christmas charity collection
If you want to take part in the lsquoone card for allrsquo and place a Christmas card to
us all on the board and make a charity donation then this year we are
collecting for the Rainbow Centre (who have a charity shop in Milton Market)
We will also allocate our collections from the Nine Lessons and Carols and
Christingle services to this cause
Carol singing
Please come and join all the churches in the area (CHIMES) as we sing carols at
Tesco Extra Fratton on Monday 16th December from 3pm to 4pm andor
6pm to 7pm It would be marvellous to spread some pre-Christmas cheer to
the local community from local Christians All are welcome
Pompey Singalong Christmas
The Choir Church Project is organising the community carol singing at the
Football Ground on Monday 16 December The turnstiles open at 630pm and
the singing begins at 7pm Musicians from Portsmouth Grammar School Brass
and Rock Bands will be providing the music The whole city is invited so please
spread the word and letrsquos fill the Fratton End with Christmas cheer
7
The News Quiz for 2019
How well did you read the News this year Try this quiz and find outhellip
1 What is a Gillet jaune
2 The famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfield died this year leaving his
pound150 million fortune to Choupette Who or what is Choupette
3 In March an aeroplane left London City airport flight with number
BA3271 to Duumlsseldorf Where did it land
4 Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky won the Ukrainian Presidential
election in April What was his job before the election
5 There was a serious fire at Notre Dame in April Who wrote a book in
1831 about the cathedral and to draw attention to the restoration it then
needed
6 What is Pteridomania The Victorians had it
7 Blackpool Tower celebrated its 125th anniversary in May 2019 What
landmark inspired it
8 Which former member of the cabinet was named after a battleship
9 Which country has coins nicknamed loonie and toonie
10 Politicians talked about red lines What was the thin red line
11 What would you use a French press to make
12 In July we were told to look out for a ldquoPainted Lady Summerrdquo What is
that
13 What were male members of the RAF allowed to grow this year that
that they have never previously been allowed
14 What were seasiders were advised to stare at to stop them stealing
chips and bothering them
15 Which territory did Donald Trump say he was interested in buying for
the US
16 Where would you find a small copper and an Essex skipper
8
Calendar for thought and prayer
Sunday 1 Advent Sunday Holy Spirit parish
Monday 2 Feria Our Deanery
Tuesday 3 S Francis Xavier Departed of December
Wednesday 4 Feria Local businesses
Thursday 5 Feria Alastair and Choir Church
Friday 6 S Nicolas Vulnerable children
Saturday 7 S Ambrose Portsmouth University
Sunday 8 Advent 2 Our parish
Monday 9 Conception of the BVM All mothers
Tuesday 10 Feria Migrants and refugees
Wednesday 11 Feria Our Armed Forces
Thursday 12 Feria Our uniformed organisations
Friday 13 S Lucy Our cathedral
Saturday 14 S John of the Cross Persecuted Christians
Sunday 15 Advent 3 Holy Spirit parish
Monday 16 Feria The emergency services
Tuesday 17 O Sapientia The legal profession
Wednesday 18 O Adonai The Holy Land
Thursday 19 O Radix Bishop Christopher
Friday 20 O Clavis Bishop Matthias
Saturday 21 O Oriens Archbishop Justin
Sunday 22 Advent 4 Our parish
Monday 23 O Emmanuel The Queen
Tuesday 24 Christmas Eve All travelling
Wednesday 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Christ is born today
Thursday 26 S Stephen Ordained ministry
Friday 27 S John Evangelist Migrants and refugees
Saturday 28 Holy Innocents Our families
Sunday 29 Christmas 1 Our parish
Monday 30 In the Octave of Christmas Our hospitals
Tuesday 31 In the Octave of Christmas Our hopes for 2020
9
Answers to the News Quiz of 2019
1 A Gillet jaune is the yellow reflective vest French drivers have to carry by
law in their cars It became associated with protest
2 Choupette is a cat a very rich cat
3 It landed in Edinburgh by mistake
4 He was a comedian
5 The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo
6 Love of ferns
7 Eiffel Tower in Paris
8 Penny Mordaunt was named after the Arethusa-class cruis-
er HMS Penelope
9 Canada The loonie is the type of bird featured on the dollar coin Toonie
refers to the two-dollar coin
10 The Thin Red Line refers to an episode in the Battle of Balaklava during
the Crimean War Around 500 men of the 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders)
aided by a small force of 100 walking wounded 40 detached Guardsmen
and supported by a substantial force of Turkish infantrymen led by Sir Colin
Campbell fired at the Russian cavalry
11 Coffee
12 Lots of butterflies
13 Beards
14 Seagulls (Please do not try this at home It probably does not work)
15 Greenland It was not for sale
16 They are butterflies You might find them in a churchyard
10
Smile-Lines
Shopping
The manager of a department store put this notice in the window lsquoIf you
need it this Christmas we have itrsquo But in the window of a rival a sign
appeared stating lsquoIf we donrsquot have it you donrsquot need itrsquo
Wise
When I told my children the story of how the Wise Men brought gifts of
gold frankincense and myrrh for the infant Jesus my six-year-old daughter
was not impressed Mum a Wise Woman would have brought nappies
The little button
At a clearance sale the wife of a senior judge found the perfect green tie
to match one of her husbands sports jackets Soon after while the couple
was relaxing at a resort to get his mind off a complicated cocaine-
conspiracy case he noticed a small round disc sewn into the tie The
judge showed it to the police who were equally suspicious that it might be
a lsquobugrsquo planted by the conspiracy defendants
The police took the tie away for some serious analysis A few days later
the judge phoned Scotland Yard to find out the results of their tests
Well were not really sure where the disc came from the police told
him ldquoBut we did discover that if you press it it plays Jingle Bellsrsquordquo
Namely
The vicar had a standard liturgy for funerals To personalise each service
he used the lsquoFind and Replacersquo command on his computer to replace the
name of the deceased from the previous funeral with the new name
One morning at a funeral all was going smoothly until the congregation
reached the Apostles Creed Jesus Christ the congregation intoned
reading from the programme born of the Virgin Edna
Bakery
Did you hear about the bakery that was burgled at Christmas Everything
was stollen
11
Biscuit
As we were putting out biscuits for Father Christmas on Christmas Eve
one fell on the floor When I picked it up and placed it back on the plate
my four-year-old was horrified ldquoYou canrsquot do thatrdquo
Donrsquot worryrdquo I assured him ldquoFather Christmas will never know
He shot me a suspicious look So he knows if Irsquove been bad or good but
he doesnrsquot know the biscuit fell on the floor
Lost
Just as I began my Christmas Eve service the electricity in the church
failed The wardens and I found some candles and placed them around the
sanctuary Then I re-entered the pulpit shuffled my notes and muttered
Now where was I
A hopeful voice called out Right near the end
Chimney
Why doesnt Father Christmas suffer from claustrophobia when he climbs
down the chimney Because he has had his flue jab
Come and go
At Christmas friends come and go but relatives tend to accumulate
Are politicians the oldest profession
A surgeon an architect and a politician were arguing as to whose profes-
sion was the oldest Said the surgeon ldquoEve was made from Adamrsquos rib
and that surely was a surgical operationrdquo
ldquoMayberdquo admitted the architect ldquobut prior to that order was created out
of chaos and that was an architectural jobrdquo
ldquoButrdquo the politician pointed out in triumph ldquosomebody had to have creat-
ed the chaos firstrdquo
Answer
Politician to aide ldquoAbout their charge that Irsquom indecisive ndash do you think I
should answer it or let it go or answer it in part or what
12
Holy Days
25th December The history of Christmas
The Bible does not give a date for the birth of Jesus In the third century it
was suggested that Jesus was conceived at the Spring equinox 25 March
popularising the belief that He was born nine months later on 25 December
John Chrysostom the Archbishop of Constantinople encouraged Christians
worldwide to make Christmas a holy day in about 400
In the early Middle Ages Christians celebrated a series of midwinter holy
days Epiphany (which recalls the visit to the infant Jesus of the wise men
bearing gifts) was the climax of 12 days of Christmas beginning on 25
December The Emperor Charlemagne chose 25 December for his coronation
in 800 and the prominence of Christmas Day rose In England William the
Conqueror also chose 25 December for his coronation in 1066 and the date
became a fixture both for religious observance and feasting
Cooking a boar was a common feature of mediaeval Christmas feasts and
singing carols accompanied it Writers of the time lament the fact that the
true significance of Christmas was being lost because of partying They
condemn the rise of lsquomisrulersquo ndash drunken dancing and promiscuity The day was
a public holiday and traditions of bringing evergreen foliage into the house and
the exchange of gifts (usually on Epiphany) date from this time
In the 17th century the rise of new Protestant denominations led to a
rejection of many celebrations that were associated with Catholic Christianity
Christmas was one of them After the execution of Charles I Englandrsquos
Puritan rulers made the celebration of Christmas illegal for 14 years The
restoration of Charles II ended the ban but religious leaders continued to
discourage excess especially in Scotland In Western Europe (but not
worldwide) the day for exchanging gifts changed from Epiphany (6 January) to
Christmas Day
By the 1820s there was a sense that the significance of Christmas was
declining Charles Dickens was one of several writers who sought to restore
it His novel A Christmas Carol was significant in reviving merriment during the
festival He emphasised charity and family reunions alongside religious
observance Christmas trees paper chains cards and many well-known carols
date from this time So did the tradition of Boxing Day on 26 December
13
when tradesmen who had given reliable service during the year would collect
lsquoboxesrsquo of money or gifts from their customers
In Europe Santa Claus is the figure associated with the bringing of gifts Santa
Claus is a shortening of the name of Saint Nicholas who was a Christian
bishop in the fourth century in present-day Turkey He was particularly
noted for his care for children and for his generosity to the poor By the
Middle Ages his appearance in red bishoprsquos robes and a mitre was adored in
the Netherlands and familiar across Europe
Father Christmas dates from 17th century England where he was a secular
figure of good cheer (more associated with drunkenness than gifts) The
transformation of Santa Claus into todayrsquos Father Christmas started in New
York in the 1880s where his red robes and white beard became potent
advertising symbols In some countries (such as Latin America and Eastern
Europe) the tradition attempts to combine the secular and religious elements
by holding that Santa Claus makes childrenrsquos presents and then gives them to
the baby Jesus to distribute
26 December Look out for Wenceslas
Most of us probably know that on December 26th (the Feast of Stephen)
lsquoGood king Wenceslasrsquo looked out We probably also know that the snow lay
round about lsquodeep and crisp and evenrsquo Beyond that hersquos just someone in a
carol thatrsquos not often sung nowadays
However Wenceslas was a real person a duke and effectively king of
Bohemia in the 10th century In modern terms he was Czechoslovakian He
was known as a generous and kind monarch deeply Christian and given to
good works So the story in the carol by the Victorian hymn-writer JM
Neale while possibly fictitious is at least in line with his recognised
character lsquoPage and monarchrsquo braved the lsquobitter weatherrsquo and the lsquocruel
windrsquos wild lamentrsquo to take food and fuel to a poor man living rough
Nealersquos carol was enormously popular in the 19th century because it
perfectly expressed Victorian Christian ideals of benevolence and alms-
giving Christian men of lsquowealth and rankrsquo are urged to help the poor and so
lsquofind blessingrsquo Ignoring the lsquowealth and rank and menrsquo bit itrsquos still good
advice at Christmas or any other time
14
Christmas - the most beautiful story ever told
On the BBCrsquos lsquoTodayrsquo programme last Christmas a distinguished atheist re-
vealed that his Christmas routine included attending Midnight Mass Asked
why he replied that it was the most beautiful story ever told and he didnrsquot
want it to be forgotten
Up and down the country this month thousands and thousands of parents
will be attending school and church nativity plays Theyrsquore good fun the
children like them and they remind us of the most lovely and memorable
story of all time
First there was the actual birth Excluded from the shelter of the lsquoinnrsquo Mary
and Joseph found themselves in a stable Soon after Mary gave birth to a
boy wrapped Him in His birth-robe and laid Him in the only secure place
she could find ndash the feeding trough
Next came the shepherds bursting in from the fields eager to see the baby
that the angels had told them to look for lsquolying in a mangerrsquo They wor-
shipped him in wonder of all that had happened that night
Finally at some point came the so called lsquoWise Menrsquo The gospel calls them
lsquoMagirsquo and says they were from the East The word lsquomagirsquo comes from the
Greek lsquomagosrsquo (magic) and further back from the old Persian word
lsquoMagupatirsquo The Magi could have been priests from an ancient Persian reli-
gion that watched the night sky Today they would be called astrologers
Whoever they were their influence at that point in history was immense
All over the ancient world their predictions were regarded with awe but
they knelt before Jesus and offered Him gifts They were the first Gentiles
to recognise a divine and kingly power and purpose in the baby in Bethle-
hem
150 years later the great bishop Clement of Rome described this as the mo-
ment when the old order of fear and fate gave way before this new era of
love and grace
What a story
15
Experience the Joy of Advent
lsquoFear not for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all peo-
plersquo Luke 210
Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas The word lsquoAdventrsquo
is from the Latin word lsquoadventusrsquo meaning rsquocomingrsquo Sometimes called
lsquoLittle Lentrsquo itrsquos a time to prepare our hearts for the future Second Coming
as well as the birth of Christ
We celebrate the season with advent calendars candles and evergreen
wreaths - symbolising Christ as Light of the world bringing new and ever-
lasting life
Here are seven simple tips to help you experience and share the joy of Advent
1 Connect with your inner child Think back to the time when you were a
child on the simple things that made you happy at Christmas Focus only
on the good and feel the joy of Christmas come flooding back
2 Keep it simple This year go for gifts and cards that share the meaning of
the season shop early and stay within your budget
3 Be people focused Remember the story of Mary and Martha ndash keep
meals simple and allow yourself time and space to focus on enjoying the
company of your guests
4 Make Room for Jesus Take some time at the beginning of each day to
read your Bible meditate on Scripture and pray Focus on giving thanks to
God for His gift of Christ to the world and for all He has done for us
5 Me Time God wants us to prosper in body soul and spirit so try to eat
healthy donrsquot overindulge take time for long walks and enjoy the good and
simple things in life
6 Wear a smile and share the Joy Finally being joyful is a choice itrsquos not
about your circumstances So decide to be thankful this season Wear a
smile act and talk positively do small things with great love be on the
lookout for opportunities to do good to people Give to the homeless
visit the sick or take gifts to lonely neighbours
If people ask you about your joy donrsquot be afraid to share your faith Simply
explain to them that lsquoChrist lives in my heart and He can live in yours toorsquo
16
Baptism
Sadie Favell
Funeral
Peter Hobby Church and Milton Cemetery
Pauline Hodgkins Church and Milton Cemetery
Peggy Freeman Portchester Crematorium
Marian Gilvray Portchester Crematorium
Jocelyn Van Baskerville Kingston Cemetery
Hector lsquoTupprsquo Black Church and Milton Cemetery
From the Registers
On Tuesday 3rd December there will be a requiem mass when we
remember before God all the departed of the month and those whose
funerals have taken place during the last month
Ladies Guild in November
4th December Closing Evening with Christmas nibbles
8th December Christmas Lunch at the Royal Beach Hotel
200 Club results Draw no 558 drawn on Sunday 27 October 2019
1st pound15 33 E Scott
2nd pound11 58 C Beeston
3rd pound9 114 L Wynne
4th pound7 80 S Bannister
5th pound5 38 D Cruikshank
JEWELLERY amp JEWELLERY REPAIRS
Unusual amp Interesting Clocks
Antique Clocks - Watches
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Watch Straps amp Batteries Supplied amp Fitted
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Your local Estate Agent
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Copnor
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17
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Warren Avenue Industrial Estate Milton Portsmouth Telephone 023 9286 1455 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING ALL REPAIRS WELDING amp CHASSIS REPAIRS MOTrsquos ARRANGED Proprietor RON REEVES amp PAUL JEFFERY
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700AM ndash 200PM
179 Eastney Road Free WiFi 02392 177584
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The co-operative funeralcare
Website httpmgchoirorg Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomMiltonGleeChoir
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Saturday 21st Sept - St Faiths Church Lee on Solent Sunday 8th Dec - Portsmouth Guildhall
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Internal and external work
Reliable tradesperson with over 20 years experience
FREE ESTIMATES Fully insured
Established since 1992
TEL 023 9271 2676
Mobile 07748 526551 E Mail mellispainteroutlookcom
Breve Easy
The community choir for Milton and Eastney
Milton Village Hall
Every Wednesday 6-7pm
All welcome
Personal Service Private Chapels Woodland Burials Pre-paid Funeral Plans Repatriation Horse Drawn Carriage Memorials 24 Hour Personal Service Home Visits
lsquoLAWNSWOODrsquo 245 Fratton Road Portsmouth 023 9282 4831
380 London Road Waterlooville 023 9226 9000
St Jamesrsquo Church Hall
Milton Park Avenue
PO4 8PG
Serving Church and Community
The Hall is managed and maintained by
members of St Jamesrsquo Parish Church
bull There is a large hall (with kitchen) on ground floor
bull A smaller hall upstairs
bull Full central heating
bull Lightweight moveable tables (6ft and 3ft) and 100 chairs
bull Kitchen for catering
bull 80 full-place meal settings available
The Halls are available for
bull Adult Education
bull Clubs and Societies
bull Courses
bull Exhibitions
bull Private functions
bull Sales
Hire of the Halls are charged by the hour Rates depend on
whether it is commercial or ClubClass let and whether it is
a one-off or regular booking
Contact Booking Secretary 02392 041100
7
The News Quiz for 2019
How well did you read the News this year Try this quiz and find outhellip
1 What is a Gillet jaune
2 The famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfield died this year leaving his
pound150 million fortune to Choupette Who or what is Choupette
3 In March an aeroplane left London City airport flight with number
BA3271 to Duumlsseldorf Where did it land
4 Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky won the Ukrainian Presidential
election in April What was his job before the election
5 There was a serious fire at Notre Dame in April Who wrote a book in
1831 about the cathedral and to draw attention to the restoration it then
needed
6 What is Pteridomania The Victorians had it
7 Blackpool Tower celebrated its 125th anniversary in May 2019 What
landmark inspired it
8 Which former member of the cabinet was named after a battleship
9 Which country has coins nicknamed loonie and toonie
10 Politicians talked about red lines What was the thin red line
11 What would you use a French press to make
12 In July we were told to look out for a ldquoPainted Lady Summerrdquo What is
that
13 What were male members of the RAF allowed to grow this year that
that they have never previously been allowed
14 What were seasiders were advised to stare at to stop them stealing
chips and bothering them
15 Which territory did Donald Trump say he was interested in buying for
the US
16 Where would you find a small copper and an Essex skipper
8
Calendar for thought and prayer
Sunday 1 Advent Sunday Holy Spirit parish
Monday 2 Feria Our Deanery
Tuesday 3 S Francis Xavier Departed of December
Wednesday 4 Feria Local businesses
Thursday 5 Feria Alastair and Choir Church
Friday 6 S Nicolas Vulnerable children
Saturday 7 S Ambrose Portsmouth University
Sunday 8 Advent 2 Our parish
Monday 9 Conception of the BVM All mothers
Tuesday 10 Feria Migrants and refugees
Wednesday 11 Feria Our Armed Forces
Thursday 12 Feria Our uniformed organisations
Friday 13 S Lucy Our cathedral
Saturday 14 S John of the Cross Persecuted Christians
Sunday 15 Advent 3 Holy Spirit parish
Monday 16 Feria The emergency services
Tuesday 17 O Sapientia The legal profession
Wednesday 18 O Adonai The Holy Land
Thursday 19 O Radix Bishop Christopher
Friday 20 O Clavis Bishop Matthias
Saturday 21 O Oriens Archbishop Justin
Sunday 22 Advent 4 Our parish
Monday 23 O Emmanuel The Queen
Tuesday 24 Christmas Eve All travelling
Wednesday 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Christ is born today
Thursday 26 S Stephen Ordained ministry
Friday 27 S John Evangelist Migrants and refugees
Saturday 28 Holy Innocents Our families
Sunday 29 Christmas 1 Our parish
Monday 30 In the Octave of Christmas Our hospitals
Tuesday 31 In the Octave of Christmas Our hopes for 2020
9
Answers to the News Quiz of 2019
1 A Gillet jaune is the yellow reflective vest French drivers have to carry by
law in their cars It became associated with protest
2 Choupette is a cat a very rich cat
3 It landed in Edinburgh by mistake
4 He was a comedian
5 The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo
6 Love of ferns
7 Eiffel Tower in Paris
8 Penny Mordaunt was named after the Arethusa-class cruis-
er HMS Penelope
9 Canada The loonie is the type of bird featured on the dollar coin Toonie
refers to the two-dollar coin
10 The Thin Red Line refers to an episode in the Battle of Balaklava during
the Crimean War Around 500 men of the 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders)
aided by a small force of 100 walking wounded 40 detached Guardsmen
and supported by a substantial force of Turkish infantrymen led by Sir Colin
Campbell fired at the Russian cavalry
11 Coffee
12 Lots of butterflies
13 Beards
14 Seagulls (Please do not try this at home It probably does not work)
15 Greenland It was not for sale
16 They are butterflies You might find them in a churchyard
10
Smile-Lines
Shopping
The manager of a department store put this notice in the window lsquoIf you
need it this Christmas we have itrsquo But in the window of a rival a sign
appeared stating lsquoIf we donrsquot have it you donrsquot need itrsquo
Wise
When I told my children the story of how the Wise Men brought gifts of
gold frankincense and myrrh for the infant Jesus my six-year-old daughter
was not impressed Mum a Wise Woman would have brought nappies
The little button
At a clearance sale the wife of a senior judge found the perfect green tie
to match one of her husbands sports jackets Soon after while the couple
was relaxing at a resort to get his mind off a complicated cocaine-
conspiracy case he noticed a small round disc sewn into the tie The
judge showed it to the police who were equally suspicious that it might be
a lsquobugrsquo planted by the conspiracy defendants
The police took the tie away for some serious analysis A few days later
the judge phoned Scotland Yard to find out the results of their tests
Well were not really sure where the disc came from the police told
him ldquoBut we did discover that if you press it it plays Jingle Bellsrsquordquo
Namely
The vicar had a standard liturgy for funerals To personalise each service
he used the lsquoFind and Replacersquo command on his computer to replace the
name of the deceased from the previous funeral with the new name
One morning at a funeral all was going smoothly until the congregation
reached the Apostles Creed Jesus Christ the congregation intoned
reading from the programme born of the Virgin Edna
Bakery
Did you hear about the bakery that was burgled at Christmas Everything
was stollen
11
Biscuit
As we were putting out biscuits for Father Christmas on Christmas Eve
one fell on the floor When I picked it up and placed it back on the plate
my four-year-old was horrified ldquoYou canrsquot do thatrdquo
Donrsquot worryrdquo I assured him ldquoFather Christmas will never know
He shot me a suspicious look So he knows if Irsquove been bad or good but
he doesnrsquot know the biscuit fell on the floor
Lost
Just as I began my Christmas Eve service the electricity in the church
failed The wardens and I found some candles and placed them around the
sanctuary Then I re-entered the pulpit shuffled my notes and muttered
Now where was I
A hopeful voice called out Right near the end
Chimney
Why doesnt Father Christmas suffer from claustrophobia when he climbs
down the chimney Because he has had his flue jab
Come and go
At Christmas friends come and go but relatives tend to accumulate
Are politicians the oldest profession
A surgeon an architect and a politician were arguing as to whose profes-
sion was the oldest Said the surgeon ldquoEve was made from Adamrsquos rib
and that surely was a surgical operationrdquo
ldquoMayberdquo admitted the architect ldquobut prior to that order was created out
of chaos and that was an architectural jobrdquo
ldquoButrdquo the politician pointed out in triumph ldquosomebody had to have creat-
ed the chaos firstrdquo
Answer
Politician to aide ldquoAbout their charge that Irsquom indecisive ndash do you think I
should answer it or let it go or answer it in part or what
12
Holy Days
25th December The history of Christmas
The Bible does not give a date for the birth of Jesus In the third century it
was suggested that Jesus was conceived at the Spring equinox 25 March
popularising the belief that He was born nine months later on 25 December
John Chrysostom the Archbishop of Constantinople encouraged Christians
worldwide to make Christmas a holy day in about 400
In the early Middle Ages Christians celebrated a series of midwinter holy
days Epiphany (which recalls the visit to the infant Jesus of the wise men
bearing gifts) was the climax of 12 days of Christmas beginning on 25
December The Emperor Charlemagne chose 25 December for his coronation
in 800 and the prominence of Christmas Day rose In England William the
Conqueror also chose 25 December for his coronation in 1066 and the date
became a fixture both for religious observance and feasting
Cooking a boar was a common feature of mediaeval Christmas feasts and
singing carols accompanied it Writers of the time lament the fact that the
true significance of Christmas was being lost because of partying They
condemn the rise of lsquomisrulersquo ndash drunken dancing and promiscuity The day was
a public holiday and traditions of bringing evergreen foliage into the house and
the exchange of gifts (usually on Epiphany) date from this time
In the 17th century the rise of new Protestant denominations led to a
rejection of many celebrations that were associated with Catholic Christianity
Christmas was one of them After the execution of Charles I Englandrsquos
Puritan rulers made the celebration of Christmas illegal for 14 years The
restoration of Charles II ended the ban but religious leaders continued to
discourage excess especially in Scotland In Western Europe (but not
worldwide) the day for exchanging gifts changed from Epiphany (6 January) to
Christmas Day
By the 1820s there was a sense that the significance of Christmas was
declining Charles Dickens was one of several writers who sought to restore
it His novel A Christmas Carol was significant in reviving merriment during the
festival He emphasised charity and family reunions alongside religious
observance Christmas trees paper chains cards and many well-known carols
date from this time So did the tradition of Boxing Day on 26 December
13
when tradesmen who had given reliable service during the year would collect
lsquoboxesrsquo of money or gifts from their customers
In Europe Santa Claus is the figure associated with the bringing of gifts Santa
Claus is a shortening of the name of Saint Nicholas who was a Christian
bishop in the fourth century in present-day Turkey He was particularly
noted for his care for children and for his generosity to the poor By the
Middle Ages his appearance in red bishoprsquos robes and a mitre was adored in
the Netherlands and familiar across Europe
Father Christmas dates from 17th century England where he was a secular
figure of good cheer (more associated with drunkenness than gifts) The
transformation of Santa Claus into todayrsquos Father Christmas started in New
York in the 1880s where his red robes and white beard became potent
advertising symbols In some countries (such as Latin America and Eastern
Europe) the tradition attempts to combine the secular and religious elements
by holding that Santa Claus makes childrenrsquos presents and then gives them to
the baby Jesus to distribute
26 December Look out for Wenceslas
Most of us probably know that on December 26th (the Feast of Stephen)
lsquoGood king Wenceslasrsquo looked out We probably also know that the snow lay
round about lsquodeep and crisp and evenrsquo Beyond that hersquos just someone in a
carol thatrsquos not often sung nowadays
However Wenceslas was a real person a duke and effectively king of
Bohemia in the 10th century In modern terms he was Czechoslovakian He
was known as a generous and kind monarch deeply Christian and given to
good works So the story in the carol by the Victorian hymn-writer JM
Neale while possibly fictitious is at least in line with his recognised
character lsquoPage and monarchrsquo braved the lsquobitter weatherrsquo and the lsquocruel
windrsquos wild lamentrsquo to take food and fuel to a poor man living rough
Nealersquos carol was enormously popular in the 19th century because it
perfectly expressed Victorian Christian ideals of benevolence and alms-
giving Christian men of lsquowealth and rankrsquo are urged to help the poor and so
lsquofind blessingrsquo Ignoring the lsquowealth and rank and menrsquo bit itrsquos still good
advice at Christmas or any other time
14
Christmas - the most beautiful story ever told
On the BBCrsquos lsquoTodayrsquo programme last Christmas a distinguished atheist re-
vealed that his Christmas routine included attending Midnight Mass Asked
why he replied that it was the most beautiful story ever told and he didnrsquot
want it to be forgotten
Up and down the country this month thousands and thousands of parents
will be attending school and church nativity plays Theyrsquore good fun the
children like them and they remind us of the most lovely and memorable
story of all time
First there was the actual birth Excluded from the shelter of the lsquoinnrsquo Mary
and Joseph found themselves in a stable Soon after Mary gave birth to a
boy wrapped Him in His birth-robe and laid Him in the only secure place
she could find ndash the feeding trough
Next came the shepherds bursting in from the fields eager to see the baby
that the angels had told them to look for lsquolying in a mangerrsquo They wor-
shipped him in wonder of all that had happened that night
Finally at some point came the so called lsquoWise Menrsquo The gospel calls them
lsquoMagirsquo and says they were from the East The word lsquomagirsquo comes from the
Greek lsquomagosrsquo (magic) and further back from the old Persian word
lsquoMagupatirsquo The Magi could have been priests from an ancient Persian reli-
gion that watched the night sky Today they would be called astrologers
Whoever they were their influence at that point in history was immense
All over the ancient world their predictions were regarded with awe but
they knelt before Jesus and offered Him gifts They were the first Gentiles
to recognise a divine and kingly power and purpose in the baby in Bethle-
hem
150 years later the great bishop Clement of Rome described this as the mo-
ment when the old order of fear and fate gave way before this new era of
love and grace
What a story
15
Experience the Joy of Advent
lsquoFear not for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all peo-
plersquo Luke 210
Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas The word lsquoAdventrsquo
is from the Latin word lsquoadventusrsquo meaning rsquocomingrsquo Sometimes called
lsquoLittle Lentrsquo itrsquos a time to prepare our hearts for the future Second Coming
as well as the birth of Christ
We celebrate the season with advent calendars candles and evergreen
wreaths - symbolising Christ as Light of the world bringing new and ever-
lasting life
Here are seven simple tips to help you experience and share the joy of Advent
1 Connect with your inner child Think back to the time when you were a
child on the simple things that made you happy at Christmas Focus only
on the good and feel the joy of Christmas come flooding back
2 Keep it simple This year go for gifts and cards that share the meaning of
the season shop early and stay within your budget
3 Be people focused Remember the story of Mary and Martha ndash keep
meals simple and allow yourself time and space to focus on enjoying the
company of your guests
4 Make Room for Jesus Take some time at the beginning of each day to
read your Bible meditate on Scripture and pray Focus on giving thanks to
God for His gift of Christ to the world and for all He has done for us
5 Me Time God wants us to prosper in body soul and spirit so try to eat
healthy donrsquot overindulge take time for long walks and enjoy the good and
simple things in life
6 Wear a smile and share the Joy Finally being joyful is a choice itrsquos not
about your circumstances So decide to be thankful this season Wear a
smile act and talk positively do small things with great love be on the
lookout for opportunities to do good to people Give to the homeless
visit the sick or take gifts to lonely neighbours
If people ask you about your joy donrsquot be afraid to share your faith Simply
explain to them that lsquoChrist lives in my heart and He can live in yours toorsquo
16
Baptism
Sadie Favell
Funeral
Peter Hobby Church and Milton Cemetery
Pauline Hodgkins Church and Milton Cemetery
Peggy Freeman Portchester Crematorium
Marian Gilvray Portchester Crematorium
Jocelyn Van Baskerville Kingston Cemetery
Hector lsquoTupprsquo Black Church and Milton Cemetery
From the Registers
On Tuesday 3rd December there will be a requiem mass when we
remember before God all the departed of the month and those whose
funerals have taken place during the last month
Ladies Guild in November
4th December Closing Evening with Christmas nibbles
8th December Christmas Lunch at the Royal Beach Hotel
200 Club results Draw no 558 drawn on Sunday 27 October 2019
1st pound15 33 E Scott
2nd pound11 58 C Beeston
3rd pound9 114 L Wynne
4th pound7 80 S Bannister
5th pound5 38 D Cruikshank
JEWELLERY amp JEWELLERY REPAIRS
Unusual amp Interesting Clocks
Antique Clocks - Watches
amp Barometers
Bought - Sold - Restored
Watch Straps amp Batteries Supplied amp Fitted
RICHARD J BISHOPP
145 Eastney Road Southsea PO4 8DZ Tele (023) 92755800
THINKING OF MOVING
Please call for a FREE valuation
Your local Estate Agent
11 Milton Road
Copnor
023 9282 6731
wwwchinneckshawcouk
17
|P|R| MOTORS
Warren Avenue Industrial Estate Milton Portsmouth Telephone 023 9286 1455 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING ALL REPAIRS WELDING amp CHASSIS REPAIRS MOTrsquos ARRANGED Proprietor RON REEVES amp PAUL JEFFERY
|P|R| MOTORS
Warren Avenue Industrial Estate Milton Portsmouth Telephone 023 9286 1455 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING ALL REPAIRS WELDING amp CHASSIS REPAIRS MOTrsquos ARRANGED Proprietor RON REEVES amp PAUL JEFFERY
COFFEE BEANO
EAT IN- TAKE AWAY- BREAKFAST- LUNCHTIME MEALS
700AM ndash 200PM
179 Eastney Road Free WiFi 02392 177584
Part of The Southern Co-operative
The co-operative funeralcare
Website httpmgchoirorg Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomMiltonGleeChoir
Our future concert dates are
Saturday 21st Sept - St Faiths Church Lee on Solent Sunday 8th Dec - Portsmouth Guildhall
Mr News The sign of service at your local INDEPENDENT NEWSAGENT
J G RILEY (Prop RD CULVERWELL)
NEWSAGENT CONFECTIONERY TOBACCO
GREETING CARD SPECIALIST
90 LOCKSWAY ROAD Tel (023) 9273 1574
Member of National Federation of Retail Newsagents
M A ELLIS Painter and Decorator
All aspects of decorating undertaken
Internal and external work
Reliable tradesperson with over 20 years experience
FREE ESTIMATES Fully insured
Established since 1992
TEL 023 9271 2676
Mobile 07748 526551 E Mail mellispainteroutlookcom
Breve Easy
The community choir for Milton and Eastney
Milton Village Hall
Every Wednesday 6-7pm
All welcome
Personal Service Private Chapels Woodland Burials Pre-paid Funeral Plans Repatriation Horse Drawn Carriage Memorials 24 Hour Personal Service Home Visits
lsquoLAWNSWOODrsquo 245 Fratton Road Portsmouth 023 9282 4831
380 London Road Waterlooville 023 9226 9000
St Jamesrsquo Church Hall
Milton Park Avenue
PO4 8PG
Serving Church and Community
The Hall is managed and maintained by
members of St Jamesrsquo Parish Church
bull There is a large hall (with kitchen) on ground floor
bull A smaller hall upstairs
bull Full central heating
bull Lightweight moveable tables (6ft and 3ft) and 100 chairs
bull Kitchen for catering
bull 80 full-place meal settings available
The Halls are available for
bull Adult Education
bull Clubs and Societies
bull Courses
bull Exhibitions
bull Private functions
bull Sales
Hire of the Halls are charged by the hour Rates depend on
whether it is commercial or ClubClass let and whether it is
a one-off or regular booking
Contact Booking Secretary 02392 041100
9
Answers to the News Quiz of 2019
1 A Gillet jaune is the yellow reflective vest French drivers have to carry by
law in their cars It became associated with protest
2 Choupette is a cat a very rich cat
3 It landed in Edinburgh by mistake
4 He was a comedian
5 The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo
6 Love of ferns
7 Eiffel Tower in Paris
8 Penny Mordaunt was named after the Arethusa-class cruis-
er HMS Penelope
9 Canada The loonie is the type of bird featured on the dollar coin Toonie
refers to the two-dollar coin
10 The Thin Red Line refers to an episode in the Battle of Balaklava during
the Crimean War Around 500 men of the 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders)
aided by a small force of 100 walking wounded 40 detached Guardsmen
and supported by a substantial force of Turkish infantrymen led by Sir Colin
Campbell fired at the Russian cavalry
11 Coffee
12 Lots of butterflies
13 Beards
14 Seagulls (Please do not try this at home It probably does not work)
15 Greenland It was not for sale
16 They are butterflies You might find them in a churchyard
10
Smile-Lines
Shopping
The manager of a department store put this notice in the window lsquoIf you
need it this Christmas we have itrsquo But in the window of a rival a sign
appeared stating lsquoIf we donrsquot have it you donrsquot need itrsquo
Wise
When I told my children the story of how the Wise Men brought gifts of
gold frankincense and myrrh for the infant Jesus my six-year-old daughter
was not impressed Mum a Wise Woman would have brought nappies
The little button
At a clearance sale the wife of a senior judge found the perfect green tie
to match one of her husbands sports jackets Soon after while the couple
was relaxing at a resort to get his mind off a complicated cocaine-
conspiracy case he noticed a small round disc sewn into the tie The
judge showed it to the police who were equally suspicious that it might be
a lsquobugrsquo planted by the conspiracy defendants
The police took the tie away for some serious analysis A few days later
the judge phoned Scotland Yard to find out the results of their tests
Well were not really sure where the disc came from the police told
him ldquoBut we did discover that if you press it it plays Jingle Bellsrsquordquo
Namely
The vicar had a standard liturgy for funerals To personalise each service
he used the lsquoFind and Replacersquo command on his computer to replace the
name of the deceased from the previous funeral with the new name
One morning at a funeral all was going smoothly until the congregation
reached the Apostles Creed Jesus Christ the congregation intoned
reading from the programme born of the Virgin Edna
Bakery
Did you hear about the bakery that was burgled at Christmas Everything
was stollen
11
Biscuit
As we were putting out biscuits for Father Christmas on Christmas Eve
one fell on the floor When I picked it up and placed it back on the plate
my four-year-old was horrified ldquoYou canrsquot do thatrdquo
Donrsquot worryrdquo I assured him ldquoFather Christmas will never know
He shot me a suspicious look So he knows if Irsquove been bad or good but
he doesnrsquot know the biscuit fell on the floor
Lost
Just as I began my Christmas Eve service the electricity in the church
failed The wardens and I found some candles and placed them around the
sanctuary Then I re-entered the pulpit shuffled my notes and muttered
Now where was I
A hopeful voice called out Right near the end
Chimney
Why doesnt Father Christmas suffer from claustrophobia when he climbs
down the chimney Because he has had his flue jab
Come and go
At Christmas friends come and go but relatives tend to accumulate
Are politicians the oldest profession
A surgeon an architect and a politician were arguing as to whose profes-
sion was the oldest Said the surgeon ldquoEve was made from Adamrsquos rib
and that surely was a surgical operationrdquo
ldquoMayberdquo admitted the architect ldquobut prior to that order was created out
of chaos and that was an architectural jobrdquo
ldquoButrdquo the politician pointed out in triumph ldquosomebody had to have creat-
ed the chaos firstrdquo
Answer
Politician to aide ldquoAbout their charge that Irsquom indecisive ndash do you think I
should answer it or let it go or answer it in part or what
12
Holy Days
25th December The history of Christmas
The Bible does not give a date for the birth of Jesus In the third century it
was suggested that Jesus was conceived at the Spring equinox 25 March
popularising the belief that He was born nine months later on 25 December
John Chrysostom the Archbishop of Constantinople encouraged Christians
worldwide to make Christmas a holy day in about 400
In the early Middle Ages Christians celebrated a series of midwinter holy
days Epiphany (which recalls the visit to the infant Jesus of the wise men
bearing gifts) was the climax of 12 days of Christmas beginning on 25
December The Emperor Charlemagne chose 25 December for his coronation
in 800 and the prominence of Christmas Day rose In England William the
Conqueror also chose 25 December for his coronation in 1066 and the date
became a fixture both for religious observance and feasting
Cooking a boar was a common feature of mediaeval Christmas feasts and
singing carols accompanied it Writers of the time lament the fact that the
true significance of Christmas was being lost because of partying They
condemn the rise of lsquomisrulersquo ndash drunken dancing and promiscuity The day was
a public holiday and traditions of bringing evergreen foliage into the house and
the exchange of gifts (usually on Epiphany) date from this time
In the 17th century the rise of new Protestant denominations led to a
rejection of many celebrations that were associated with Catholic Christianity
Christmas was one of them After the execution of Charles I Englandrsquos
Puritan rulers made the celebration of Christmas illegal for 14 years The
restoration of Charles II ended the ban but religious leaders continued to
discourage excess especially in Scotland In Western Europe (but not
worldwide) the day for exchanging gifts changed from Epiphany (6 January) to
Christmas Day
By the 1820s there was a sense that the significance of Christmas was
declining Charles Dickens was one of several writers who sought to restore
it His novel A Christmas Carol was significant in reviving merriment during the
festival He emphasised charity and family reunions alongside religious
observance Christmas trees paper chains cards and many well-known carols
date from this time So did the tradition of Boxing Day on 26 December
13
when tradesmen who had given reliable service during the year would collect
lsquoboxesrsquo of money or gifts from their customers
In Europe Santa Claus is the figure associated with the bringing of gifts Santa
Claus is a shortening of the name of Saint Nicholas who was a Christian
bishop in the fourth century in present-day Turkey He was particularly
noted for his care for children and for his generosity to the poor By the
Middle Ages his appearance in red bishoprsquos robes and a mitre was adored in
the Netherlands and familiar across Europe
Father Christmas dates from 17th century England where he was a secular
figure of good cheer (more associated with drunkenness than gifts) The
transformation of Santa Claus into todayrsquos Father Christmas started in New
York in the 1880s where his red robes and white beard became potent
advertising symbols In some countries (such as Latin America and Eastern
Europe) the tradition attempts to combine the secular and religious elements
by holding that Santa Claus makes childrenrsquos presents and then gives them to
the baby Jesus to distribute
26 December Look out for Wenceslas
Most of us probably know that on December 26th (the Feast of Stephen)
lsquoGood king Wenceslasrsquo looked out We probably also know that the snow lay
round about lsquodeep and crisp and evenrsquo Beyond that hersquos just someone in a
carol thatrsquos not often sung nowadays
However Wenceslas was a real person a duke and effectively king of
Bohemia in the 10th century In modern terms he was Czechoslovakian He
was known as a generous and kind monarch deeply Christian and given to
good works So the story in the carol by the Victorian hymn-writer JM
Neale while possibly fictitious is at least in line with his recognised
character lsquoPage and monarchrsquo braved the lsquobitter weatherrsquo and the lsquocruel
windrsquos wild lamentrsquo to take food and fuel to a poor man living rough
Nealersquos carol was enormously popular in the 19th century because it
perfectly expressed Victorian Christian ideals of benevolence and alms-
giving Christian men of lsquowealth and rankrsquo are urged to help the poor and so
lsquofind blessingrsquo Ignoring the lsquowealth and rank and menrsquo bit itrsquos still good
advice at Christmas or any other time
14
Christmas - the most beautiful story ever told
On the BBCrsquos lsquoTodayrsquo programme last Christmas a distinguished atheist re-
vealed that his Christmas routine included attending Midnight Mass Asked
why he replied that it was the most beautiful story ever told and he didnrsquot
want it to be forgotten
Up and down the country this month thousands and thousands of parents
will be attending school and church nativity plays Theyrsquore good fun the
children like them and they remind us of the most lovely and memorable
story of all time
First there was the actual birth Excluded from the shelter of the lsquoinnrsquo Mary
and Joseph found themselves in a stable Soon after Mary gave birth to a
boy wrapped Him in His birth-robe and laid Him in the only secure place
she could find ndash the feeding trough
Next came the shepherds bursting in from the fields eager to see the baby
that the angels had told them to look for lsquolying in a mangerrsquo They wor-
shipped him in wonder of all that had happened that night
Finally at some point came the so called lsquoWise Menrsquo The gospel calls them
lsquoMagirsquo and says they were from the East The word lsquomagirsquo comes from the
Greek lsquomagosrsquo (magic) and further back from the old Persian word
lsquoMagupatirsquo The Magi could have been priests from an ancient Persian reli-
gion that watched the night sky Today they would be called astrologers
Whoever they were their influence at that point in history was immense
All over the ancient world their predictions were regarded with awe but
they knelt before Jesus and offered Him gifts They were the first Gentiles
to recognise a divine and kingly power and purpose in the baby in Bethle-
hem
150 years later the great bishop Clement of Rome described this as the mo-
ment when the old order of fear and fate gave way before this new era of
love and grace
What a story
15
Experience the Joy of Advent
lsquoFear not for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all peo-
plersquo Luke 210
Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas The word lsquoAdventrsquo
is from the Latin word lsquoadventusrsquo meaning rsquocomingrsquo Sometimes called
lsquoLittle Lentrsquo itrsquos a time to prepare our hearts for the future Second Coming
as well as the birth of Christ
We celebrate the season with advent calendars candles and evergreen
wreaths - symbolising Christ as Light of the world bringing new and ever-
lasting life
Here are seven simple tips to help you experience and share the joy of Advent
1 Connect with your inner child Think back to the time when you were a
child on the simple things that made you happy at Christmas Focus only
on the good and feel the joy of Christmas come flooding back
2 Keep it simple This year go for gifts and cards that share the meaning of
the season shop early and stay within your budget
3 Be people focused Remember the story of Mary and Martha ndash keep
meals simple and allow yourself time and space to focus on enjoying the
company of your guests
4 Make Room for Jesus Take some time at the beginning of each day to
read your Bible meditate on Scripture and pray Focus on giving thanks to
God for His gift of Christ to the world and for all He has done for us
5 Me Time God wants us to prosper in body soul and spirit so try to eat
healthy donrsquot overindulge take time for long walks and enjoy the good and
simple things in life
6 Wear a smile and share the Joy Finally being joyful is a choice itrsquos not
about your circumstances So decide to be thankful this season Wear a
smile act and talk positively do small things with great love be on the
lookout for opportunities to do good to people Give to the homeless
visit the sick or take gifts to lonely neighbours
If people ask you about your joy donrsquot be afraid to share your faith Simply
explain to them that lsquoChrist lives in my heart and He can live in yours toorsquo
16
Baptism
Sadie Favell
Funeral
Peter Hobby Church and Milton Cemetery
Pauline Hodgkins Church and Milton Cemetery
Peggy Freeman Portchester Crematorium
Marian Gilvray Portchester Crematorium
Jocelyn Van Baskerville Kingston Cemetery
Hector lsquoTupprsquo Black Church and Milton Cemetery
From the Registers
On Tuesday 3rd December there will be a requiem mass when we
remember before God all the departed of the month and those whose
funerals have taken place during the last month
Ladies Guild in November
4th December Closing Evening with Christmas nibbles
8th December Christmas Lunch at the Royal Beach Hotel
200 Club results Draw no 558 drawn on Sunday 27 October 2019
1st pound15 33 E Scott
2nd pound11 58 C Beeston
3rd pound9 114 L Wynne
4th pound7 80 S Bannister
5th pound5 38 D Cruikshank
JEWELLERY amp JEWELLERY REPAIRS
Unusual amp Interesting Clocks
Antique Clocks - Watches
amp Barometers
Bought - Sold - Restored
Watch Straps amp Batteries Supplied amp Fitted
RICHARD J BISHOPP
145 Eastney Road Southsea PO4 8DZ Tele (023) 92755800
THINKING OF MOVING
Please call for a FREE valuation
Your local Estate Agent
11 Milton Road
Copnor
023 9282 6731
wwwchinneckshawcouk
17
|P|R| MOTORS
Warren Avenue Industrial Estate Milton Portsmouth Telephone 023 9286 1455 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING ALL REPAIRS WELDING amp CHASSIS REPAIRS MOTrsquos ARRANGED Proprietor RON REEVES amp PAUL JEFFERY
|P|R| MOTORS
Warren Avenue Industrial Estate Milton Portsmouth Telephone 023 9286 1455 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING ALL REPAIRS WELDING amp CHASSIS REPAIRS MOTrsquos ARRANGED Proprietor RON REEVES amp PAUL JEFFERY
COFFEE BEANO
EAT IN- TAKE AWAY- BREAKFAST- LUNCHTIME MEALS
700AM ndash 200PM
179 Eastney Road Free WiFi 02392 177584
Part of The Southern Co-operative
The co-operative funeralcare
Website httpmgchoirorg Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomMiltonGleeChoir
Our future concert dates are
Saturday 21st Sept - St Faiths Church Lee on Solent Sunday 8th Dec - Portsmouth Guildhall
Mr News The sign of service at your local INDEPENDENT NEWSAGENT
J G RILEY (Prop RD CULVERWELL)
NEWSAGENT CONFECTIONERY TOBACCO
GREETING CARD SPECIALIST
90 LOCKSWAY ROAD Tel (023) 9273 1574
Member of National Federation of Retail Newsagents
M A ELLIS Painter and Decorator
All aspects of decorating undertaken
Internal and external work
Reliable tradesperson with over 20 years experience
FREE ESTIMATES Fully insured
Established since 1992
TEL 023 9271 2676
Mobile 07748 526551 E Mail mellispainteroutlookcom
Breve Easy
The community choir for Milton and Eastney
Milton Village Hall
Every Wednesday 6-7pm
All welcome
Personal Service Private Chapels Woodland Burials Pre-paid Funeral Plans Repatriation Horse Drawn Carriage Memorials 24 Hour Personal Service Home Visits
lsquoLAWNSWOODrsquo 245 Fratton Road Portsmouth 023 9282 4831
380 London Road Waterlooville 023 9226 9000
St Jamesrsquo Church Hall
Milton Park Avenue
PO4 8PG
Serving Church and Community
The Hall is managed and maintained by
members of St Jamesrsquo Parish Church
bull There is a large hall (with kitchen) on ground floor
bull A smaller hall upstairs
bull Full central heating
bull Lightweight moveable tables (6ft and 3ft) and 100 chairs
bull Kitchen for catering
bull 80 full-place meal settings available
The Halls are available for
bull Adult Education
bull Clubs and Societies
bull Courses
bull Exhibitions
bull Private functions
bull Sales
Hire of the Halls are charged by the hour Rates depend on
whether it is commercial or ClubClass let and whether it is
a one-off or regular booking
Contact Booking Secretary 02392 041100
11
Biscuit
As we were putting out biscuits for Father Christmas on Christmas Eve
one fell on the floor When I picked it up and placed it back on the plate
my four-year-old was horrified ldquoYou canrsquot do thatrdquo
Donrsquot worryrdquo I assured him ldquoFather Christmas will never know
He shot me a suspicious look So he knows if Irsquove been bad or good but
he doesnrsquot know the biscuit fell on the floor
Lost
Just as I began my Christmas Eve service the electricity in the church
failed The wardens and I found some candles and placed them around the
sanctuary Then I re-entered the pulpit shuffled my notes and muttered
Now where was I
A hopeful voice called out Right near the end
Chimney
Why doesnt Father Christmas suffer from claustrophobia when he climbs
down the chimney Because he has had his flue jab
Come and go
At Christmas friends come and go but relatives tend to accumulate
Are politicians the oldest profession
A surgeon an architect and a politician were arguing as to whose profes-
sion was the oldest Said the surgeon ldquoEve was made from Adamrsquos rib
and that surely was a surgical operationrdquo
ldquoMayberdquo admitted the architect ldquobut prior to that order was created out
of chaos and that was an architectural jobrdquo
ldquoButrdquo the politician pointed out in triumph ldquosomebody had to have creat-
ed the chaos firstrdquo
Answer
Politician to aide ldquoAbout their charge that Irsquom indecisive ndash do you think I
should answer it or let it go or answer it in part or what
12
Holy Days
25th December The history of Christmas
The Bible does not give a date for the birth of Jesus In the third century it
was suggested that Jesus was conceived at the Spring equinox 25 March
popularising the belief that He was born nine months later on 25 December
John Chrysostom the Archbishop of Constantinople encouraged Christians
worldwide to make Christmas a holy day in about 400
In the early Middle Ages Christians celebrated a series of midwinter holy
days Epiphany (which recalls the visit to the infant Jesus of the wise men
bearing gifts) was the climax of 12 days of Christmas beginning on 25
December The Emperor Charlemagne chose 25 December for his coronation
in 800 and the prominence of Christmas Day rose In England William the
Conqueror also chose 25 December for his coronation in 1066 and the date
became a fixture both for religious observance and feasting
Cooking a boar was a common feature of mediaeval Christmas feasts and
singing carols accompanied it Writers of the time lament the fact that the
true significance of Christmas was being lost because of partying They
condemn the rise of lsquomisrulersquo ndash drunken dancing and promiscuity The day was
a public holiday and traditions of bringing evergreen foliage into the house and
the exchange of gifts (usually on Epiphany) date from this time
In the 17th century the rise of new Protestant denominations led to a
rejection of many celebrations that were associated with Catholic Christianity
Christmas was one of them After the execution of Charles I Englandrsquos
Puritan rulers made the celebration of Christmas illegal for 14 years The
restoration of Charles II ended the ban but religious leaders continued to
discourage excess especially in Scotland In Western Europe (but not
worldwide) the day for exchanging gifts changed from Epiphany (6 January) to
Christmas Day
By the 1820s there was a sense that the significance of Christmas was
declining Charles Dickens was one of several writers who sought to restore
it His novel A Christmas Carol was significant in reviving merriment during the
festival He emphasised charity and family reunions alongside religious
observance Christmas trees paper chains cards and many well-known carols
date from this time So did the tradition of Boxing Day on 26 December
13
when tradesmen who had given reliable service during the year would collect
lsquoboxesrsquo of money or gifts from their customers
In Europe Santa Claus is the figure associated with the bringing of gifts Santa
Claus is a shortening of the name of Saint Nicholas who was a Christian
bishop in the fourth century in present-day Turkey He was particularly
noted for his care for children and for his generosity to the poor By the
Middle Ages his appearance in red bishoprsquos robes and a mitre was adored in
the Netherlands and familiar across Europe
Father Christmas dates from 17th century England where he was a secular
figure of good cheer (more associated with drunkenness than gifts) The
transformation of Santa Claus into todayrsquos Father Christmas started in New
York in the 1880s where his red robes and white beard became potent
advertising symbols In some countries (such as Latin America and Eastern
Europe) the tradition attempts to combine the secular and religious elements
by holding that Santa Claus makes childrenrsquos presents and then gives them to
the baby Jesus to distribute
26 December Look out for Wenceslas
Most of us probably know that on December 26th (the Feast of Stephen)
lsquoGood king Wenceslasrsquo looked out We probably also know that the snow lay
round about lsquodeep and crisp and evenrsquo Beyond that hersquos just someone in a
carol thatrsquos not often sung nowadays
However Wenceslas was a real person a duke and effectively king of
Bohemia in the 10th century In modern terms he was Czechoslovakian He
was known as a generous and kind monarch deeply Christian and given to
good works So the story in the carol by the Victorian hymn-writer JM
Neale while possibly fictitious is at least in line with his recognised
character lsquoPage and monarchrsquo braved the lsquobitter weatherrsquo and the lsquocruel
windrsquos wild lamentrsquo to take food and fuel to a poor man living rough
Nealersquos carol was enormously popular in the 19th century because it
perfectly expressed Victorian Christian ideals of benevolence and alms-
giving Christian men of lsquowealth and rankrsquo are urged to help the poor and so
lsquofind blessingrsquo Ignoring the lsquowealth and rank and menrsquo bit itrsquos still good
advice at Christmas or any other time
14
Christmas - the most beautiful story ever told
On the BBCrsquos lsquoTodayrsquo programme last Christmas a distinguished atheist re-
vealed that his Christmas routine included attending Midnight Mass Asked
why he replied that it was the most beautiful story ever told and he didnrsquot
want it to be forgotten
Up and down the country this month thousands and thousands of parents
will be attending school and church nativity plays Theyrsquore good fun the
children like them and they remind us of the most lovely and memorable
story of all time
First there was the actual birth Excluded from the shelter of the lsquoinnrsquo Mary
and Joseph found themselves in a stable Soon after Mary gave birth to a
boy wrapped Him in His birth-robe and laid Him in the only secure place
she could find ndash the feeding trough
Next came the shepherds bursting in from the fields eager to see the baby
that the angels had told them to look for lsquolying in a mangerrsquo They wor-
shipped him in wonder of all that had happened that night
Finally at some point came the so called lsquoWise Menrsquo The gospel calls them
lsquoMagirsquo and says they were from the East The word lsquomagirsquo comes from the
Greek lsquomagosrsquo (magic) and further back from the old Persian word
lsquoMagupatirsquo The Magi could have been priests from an ancient Persian reli-
gion that watched the night sky Today they would be called astrologers
Whoever they were their influence at that point in history was immense
All over the ancient world their predictions were regarded with awe but
they knelt before Jesus and offered Him gifts They were the first Gentiles
to recognise a divine and kingly power and purpose in the baby in Bethle-
hem
150 years later the great bishop Clement of Rome described this as the mo-
ment when the old order of fear and fate gave way before this new era of
love and grace
What a story
15
Experience the Joy of Advent
lsquoFear not for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all peo-
plersquo Luke 210
Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas The word lsquoAdventrsquo
is from the Latin word lsquoadventusrsquo meaning rsquocomingrsquo Sometimes called
lsquoLittle Lentrsquo itrsquos a time to prepare our hearts for the future Second Coming
as well as the birth of Christ
We celebrate the season with advent calendars candles and evergreen
wreaths - symbolising Christ as Light of the world bringing new and ever-
lasting life
Here are seven simple tips to help you experience and share the joy of Advent
1 Connect with your inner child Think back to the time when you were a
child on the simple things that made you happy at Christmas Focus only
on the good and feel the joy of Christmas come flooding back
2 Keep it simple This year go for gifts and cards that share the meaning of
the season shop early and stay within your budget
3 Be people focused Remember the story of Mary and Martha ndash keep
meals simple and allow yourself time and space to focus on enjoying the
company of your guests
4 Make Room for Jesus Take some time at the beginning of each day to
read your Bible meditate on Scripture and pray Focus on giving thanks to
God for His gift of Christ to the world and for all He has done for us
5 Me Time God wants us to prosper in body soul and spirit so try to eat
healthy donrsquot overindulge take time for long walks and enjoy the good and
simple things in life
6 Wear a smile and share the Joy Finally being joyful is a choice itrsquos not
about your circumstances So decide to be thankful this season Wear a
smile act and talk positively do small things with great love be on the
lookout for opportunities to do good to people Give to the homeless
visit the sick or take gifts to lonely neighbours
If people ask you about your joy donrsquot be afraid to share your faith Simply
explain to them that lsquoChrist lives in my heart and He can live in yours toorsquo
16
Baptism
Sadie Favell
Funeral
Peter Hobby Church and Milton Cemetery
Pauline Hodgkins Church and Milton Cemetery
Peggy Freeman Portchester Crematorium
Marian Gilvray Portchester Crematorium
Jocelyn Van Baskerville Kingston Cemetery
Hector lsquoTupprsquo Black Church and Milton Cemetery
From the Registers
On Tuesday 3rd December there will be a requiem mass when we
remember before God all the departed of the month and those whose
funerals have taken place during the last month
Ladies Guild in November
4th December Closing Evening with Christmas nibbles
8th December Christmas Lunch at the Royal Beach Hotel
200 Club results Draw no 558 drawn on Sunday 27 October 2019
1st pound15 33 E Scott
2nd pound11 58 C Beeston
3rd pound9 114 L Wynne
4th pound7 80 S Bannister
5th pound5 38 D Cruikshank
JEWELLERY amp JEWELLERY REPAIRS
Unusual amp Interesting Clocks
Antique Clocks - Watches
amp Barometers
Bought - Sold - Restored
Watch Straps amp Batteries Supplied amp Fitted
RICHARD J BISHOPP
145 Eastney Road Southsea PO4 8DZ Tele (023) 92755800
THINKING OF MOVING
Please call for a FREE valuation
Your local Estate Agent
11 Milton Road
Copnor
023 9282 6731
wwwchinneckshawcouk
17
|P|R| MOTORS
Warren Avenue Industrial Estate Milton Portsmouth Telephone 023 9286 1455 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING ALL REPAIRS WELDING amp CHASSIS REPAIRS MOTrsquos ARRANGED Proprietor RON REEVES amp PAUL JEFFERY
|P|R| MOTORS
Warren Avenue Industrial Estate Milton Portsmouth Telephone 023 9286 1455 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING ALL REPAIRS WELDING amp CHASSIS REPAIRS MOTrsquos ARRANGED Proprietor RON REEVES amp PAUL JEFFERY
COFFEE BEANO
EAT IN- TAKE AWAY- BREAKFAST- LUNCHTIME MEALS
700AM ndash 200PM
179 Eastney Road Free WiFi 02392 177584
Part of The Southern Co-operative
The co-operative funeralcare
Website httpmgchoirorg Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomMiltonGleeChoir
Our future concert dates are
Saturday 21st Sept - St Faiths Church Lee on Solent Sunday 8th Dec - Portsmouth Guildhall
Mr News The sign of service at your local INDEPENDENT NEWSAGENT
J G RILEY (Prop RD CULVERWELL)
NEWSAGENT CONFECTIONERY TOBACCO
GREETING CARD SPECIALIST
90 LOCKSWAY ROAD Tel (023) 9273 1574
Member of National Federation of Retail Newsagents
M A ELLIS Painter and Decorator
All aspects of decorating undertaken
Internal and external work
Reliable tradesperson with over 20 years experience
FREE ESTIMATES Fully insured
Established since 1992
TEL 023 9271 2676
Mobile 07748 526551 E Mail mellispainteroutlookcom
Breve Easy
The community choir for Milton and Eastney
Milton Village Hall
Every Wednesday 6-7pm
All welcome
Personal Service Private Chapels Woodland Burials Pre-paid Funeral Plans Repatriation Horse Drawn Carriage Memorials 24 Hour Personal Service Home Visits
lsquoLAWNSWOODrsquo 245 Fratton Road Portsmouth 023 9282 4831
380 London Road Waterlooville 023 9226 9000
St Jamesrsquo Church Hall
Milton Park Avenue
PO4 8PG
Serving Church and Community
The Hall is managed and maintained by
members of St Jamesrsquo Parish Church
bull There is a large hall (with kitchen) on ground floor
bull A smaller hall upstairs
bull Full central heating
bull Lightweight moveable tables (6ft and 3ft) and 100 chairs
bull Kitchen for catering
bull 80 full-place meal settings available
The Halls are available for
bull Adult Education
bull Clubs and Societies
bull Courses
bull Exhibitions
bull Private functions
bull Sales
Hire of the Halls are charged by the hour Rates depend on
whether it is commercial or ClubClass let and whether it is
a one-off or regular booking
Contact Booking Secretary 02392 041100
13
when tradesmen who had given reliable service during the year would collect
lsquoboxesrsquo of money or gifts from their customers
In Europe Santa Claus is the figure associated with the bringing of gifts Santa
Claus is a shortening of the name of Saint Nicholas who was a Christian
bishop in the fourth century in present-day Turkey He was particularly
noted for his care for children and for his generosity to the poor By the
Middle Ages his appearance in red bishoprsquos robes and a mitre was adored in
the Netherlands and familiar across Europe
Father Christmas dates from 17th century England where he was a secular
figure of good cheer (more associated with drunkenness than gifts) The
transformation of Santa Claus into todayrsquos Father Christmas started in New
York in the 1880s where his red robes and white beard became potent
advertising symbols In some countries (such as Latin America and Eastern
Europe) the tradition attempts to combine the secular and religious elements
by holding that Santa Claus makes childrenrsquos presents and then gives them to
the baby Jesus to distribute
26 December Look out for Wenceslas
Most of us probably know that on December 26th (the Feast of Stephen)
lsquoGood king Wenceslasrsquo looked out We probably also know that the snow lay
round about lsquodeep and crisp and evenrsquo Beyond that hersquos just someone in a
carol thatrsquos not often sung nowadays
However Wenceslas was a real person a duke and effectively king of
Bohemia in the 10th century In modern terms he was Czechoslovakian He
was known as a generous and kind monarch deeply Christian and given to
good works So the story in the carol by the Victorian hymn-writer JM
Neale while possibly fictitious is at least in line with his recognised
character lsquoPage and monarchrsquo braved the lsquobitter weatherrsquo and the lsquocruel
windrsquos wild lamentrsquo to take food and fuel to a poor man living rough
Nealersquos carol was enormously popular in the 19th century because it
perfectly expressed Victorian Christian ideals of benevolence and alms-
giving Christian men of lsquowealth and rankrsquo are urged to help the poor and so
lsquofind blessingrsquo Ignoring the lsquowealth and rank and menrsquo bit itrsquos still good
advice at Christmas or any other time
14
Christmas - the most beautiful story ever told
On the BBCrsquos lsquoTodayrsquo programme last Christmas a distinguished atheist re-
vealed that his Christmas routine included attending Midnight Mass Asked
why he replied that it was the most beautiful story ever told and he didnrsquot
want it to be forgotten
Up and down the country this month thousands and thousands of parents
will be attending school and church nativity plays Theyrsquore good fun the
children like them and they remind us of the most lovely and memorable
story of all time
First there was the actual birth Excluded from the shelter of the lsquoinnrsquo Mary
and Joseph found themselves in a stable Soon after Mary gave birth to a
boy wrapped Him in His birth-robe and laid Him in the only secure place
she could find ndash the feeding trough
Next came the shepherds bursting in from the fields eager to see the baby
that the angels had told them to look for lsquolying in a mangerrsquo They wor-
shipped him in wonder of all that had happened that night
Finally at some point came the so called lsquoWise Menrsquo The gospel calls them
lsquoMagirsquo and says they were from the East The word lsquomagirsquo comes from the
Greek lsquomagosrsquo (magic) and further back from the old Persian word
lsquoMagupatirsquo The Magi could have been priests from an ancient Persian reli-
gion that watched the night sky Today they would be called astrologers
Whoever they were their influence at that point in history was immense
All over the ancient world their predictions were regarded with awe but
they knelt before Jesus and offered Him gifts They were the first Gentiles
to recognise a divine and kingly power and purpose in the baby in Bethle-
hem
150 years later the great bishop Clement of Rome described this as the mo-
ment when the old order of fear and fate gave way before this new era of
love and grace
What a story
15
Experience the Joy of Advent
lsquoFear not for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all peo-
plersquo Luke 210
Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas The word lsquoAdventrsquo
is from the Latin word lsquoadventusrsquo meaning rsquocomingrsquo Sometimes called
lsquoLittle Lentrsquo itrsquos a time to prepare our hearts for the future Second Coming
as well as the birth of Christ
We celebrate the season with advent calendars candles and evergreen
wreaths - symbolising Christ as Light of the world bringing new and ever-
lasting life
Here are seven simple tips to help you experience and share the joy of Advent
1 Connect with your inner child Think back to the time when you were a
child on the simple things that made you happy at Christmas Focus only
on the good and feel the joy of Christmas come flooding back
2 Keep it simple This year go for gifts and cards that share the meaning of
the season shop early and stay within your budget
3 Be people focused Remember the story of Mary and Martha ndash keep
meals simple and allow yourself time and space to focus on enjoying the
company of your guests
4 Make Room for Jesus Take some time at the beginning of each day to
read your Bible meditate on Scripture and pray Focus on giving thanks to
God for His gift of Christ to the world and for all He has done for us
5 Me Time God wants us to prosper in body soul and spirit so try to eat
healthy donrsquot overindulge take time for long walks and enjoy the good and
simple things in life
6 Wear a smile and share the Joy Finally being joyful is a choice itrsquos not
about your circumstances So decide to be thankful this season Wear a
smile act and talk positively do small things with great love be on the
lookout for opportunities to do good to people Give to the homeless
visit the sick or take gifts to lonely neighbours
If people ask you about your joy donrsquot be afraid to share your faith Simply
explain to them that lsquoChrist lives in my heart and He can live in yours toorsquo
16
Baptism
Sadie Favell
Funeral
Peter Hobby Church and Milton Cemetery
Pauline Hodgkins Church and Milton Cemetery
Peggy Freeman Portchester Crematorium
Marian Gilvray Portchester Crematorium
Jocelyn Van Baskerville Kingston Cemetery
Hector lsquoTupprsquo Black Church and Milton Cemetery
From the Registers
On Tuesday 3rd December there will be a requiem mass when we
remember before God all the departed of the month and those whose
funerals have taken place during the last month
Ladies Guild in November
4th December Closing Evening with Christmas nibbles
8th December Christmas Lunch at the Royal Beach Hotel
200 Club results Draw no 558 drawn on Sunday 27 October 2019
1st pound15 33 E Scott
2nd pound11 58 C Beeston
3rd pound9 114 L Wynne
4th pound7 80 S Bannister
5th pound5 38 D Cruikshank
JEWELLERY amp JEWELLERY REPAIRS
Unusual amp Interesting Clocks
Antique Clocks - Watches
amp Barometers
Bought - Sold - Restored
Watch Straps amp Batteries Supplied amp Fitted
RICHARD J BISHOPP
145 Eastney Road Southsea PO4 8DZ Tele (023) 92755800
THINKING OF MOVING
Please call for a FREE valuation
Your local Estate Agent
11 Milton Road
Copnor
023 9282 6731
wwwchinneckshawcouk
17
|P|R| MOTORS
Warren Avenue Industrial Estate Milton Portsmouth Telephone 023 9286 1455 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING ALL REPAIRS WELDING amp CHASSIS REPAIRS MOTrsquos ARRANGED Proprietor RON REEVES amp PAUL JEFFERY
|P|R| MOTORS
Warren Avenue Industrial Estate Milton Portsmouth Telephone 023 9286 1455 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING ALL REPAIRS WELDING amp CHASSIS REPAIRS MOTrsquos ARRANGED Proprietor RON REEVES amp PAUL JEFFERY
COFFEE BEANO
EAT IN- TAKE AWAY- BREAKFAST- LUNCHTIME MEALS
700AM ndash 200PM
179 Eastney Road Free WiFi 02392 177584
Part of The Southern Co-operative
The co-operative funeralcare
Website httpmgchoirorg Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomMiltonGleeChoir
Our future concert dates are
Saturday 21st Sept - St Faiths Church Lee on Solent Sunday 8th Dec - Portsmouth Guildhall
Mr News The sign of service at your local INDEPENDENT NEWSAGENT
J G RILEY (Prop RD CULVERWELL)
NEWSAGENT CONFECTIONERY TOBACCO
GREETING CARD SPECIALIST
90 LOCKSWAY ROAD Tel (023) 9273 1574
Member of National Federation of Retail Newsagents
M A ELLIS Painter and Decorator
All aspects of decorating undertaken
Internal and external work
Reliable tradesperson with over 20 years experience
FREE ESTIMATES Fully insured
Established since 1992
TEL 023 9271 2676
Mobile 07748 526551 E Mail mellispainteroutlookcom
Breve Easy
The community choir for Milton and Eastney
Milton Village Hall
Every Wednesday 6-7pm
All welcome
Personal Service Private Chapels Woodland Burials Pre-paid Funeral Plans Repatriation Horse Drawn Carriage Memorials 24 Hour Personal Service Home Visits
lsquoLAWNSWOODrsquo 245 Fratton Road Portsmouth 023 9282 4831
380 London Road Waterlooville 023 9226 9000
St Jamesrsquo Church Hall
Milton Park Avenue
PO4 8PG
Serving Church and Community
The Hall is managed and maintained by
members of St Jamesrsquo Parish Church
bull There is a large hall (with kitchen) on ground floor
bull A smaller hall upstairs
bull Full central heating
bull Lightweight moveable tables (6ft and 3ft) and 100 chairs
bull Kitchen for catering
bull 80 full-place meal settings available
The Halls are available for
bull Adult Education
bull Clubs and Societies
bull Courses
bull Exhibitions
bull Private functions
bull Sales
Hire of the Halls are charged by the hour Rates depend on
whether it is commercial or ClubClass let and whether it is
a one-off or regular booking
Contact Booking Secretary 02392 041100
15
Experience the Joy of Advent
lsquoFear not for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all peo-
plersquo Luke 210
Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas The word lsquoAdventrsquo
is from the Latin word lsquoadventusrsquo meaning rsquocomingrsquo Sometimes called
lsquoLittle Lentrsquo itrsquos a time to prepare our hearts for the future Second Coming
as well as the birth of Christ
We celebrate the season with advent calendars candles and evergreen
wreaths - symbolising Christ as Light of the world bringing new and ever-
lasting life
Here are seven simple tips to help you experience and share the joy of Advent
1 Connect with your inner child Think back to the time when you were a
child on the simple things that made you happy at Christmas Focus only
on the good and feel the joy of Christmas come flooding back
2 Keep it simple This year go for gifts and cards that share the meaning of
the season shop early and stay within your budget
3 Be people focused Remember the story of Mary and Martha ndash keep
meals simple and allow yourself time and space to focus on enjoying the
company of your guests
4 Make Room for Jesus Take some time at the beginning of each day to
read your Bible meditate on Scripture and pray Focus on giving thanks to
God for His gift of Christ to the world and for all He has done for us
5 Me Time God wants us to prosper in body soul and spirit so try to eat
healthy donrsquot overindulge take time for long walks and enjoy the good and
simple things in life
6 Wear a smile and share the Joy Finally being joyful is a choice itrsquos not
about your circumstances So decide to be thankful this season Wear a
smile act and talk positively do small things with great love be on the
lookout for opportunities to do good to people Give to the homeless
visit the sick or take gifts to lonely neighbours
If people ask you about your joy donrsquot be afraid to share your faith Simply
explain to them that lsquoChrist lives in my heart and He can live in yours toorsquo
16
Baptism
Sadie Favell
Funeral
Peter Hobby Church and Milton Cemetery
Pauline Hodgkins Church and Milton Cemetery
Peggy Freeman Portchester Crematorium
Marian Gilvray Portchester Crematorium
Jocelyn Van Baskerville Kingston Cemetery
Hector lsquoTupprsquo Black Church and Milton Cemetery
From the Registers
On Tuesday 3rd December there will be a requiem mass when we
remember before God all the departed of the month and those whose
funerals have taken place during the last month
Ladies Guild in November
4th December Closing Evening with Christmas nibbles
8th December Christmas Lunch at the Royal Beach Hotel
200 Club results Draw no 558 drawn on Sunday 27 October 2019
1st pound15 33 E Scott
2nd pound11 58 C Beeston
3rd pound9 114 L Wynne
4th pound7 80 S Bannister
5th pound5 38 D Cruikshank
JEWELLERY amp JEWELLERY REPAIRS
Unusual amp Interesting Clocks
Antique Clocks - Watches
amp Barometers
Bought - Sold - Restored
Watch Straps amp Batteries Supplied amp Fitted
RICHARD J BISHOPP
145 Eastney Road Southsea PO4 8DZ Tele (023) 92755800
THINKING OF MOVING
Please call for a FREE valuation
Your local Estate Agent
11 Milton Road
Copnor
023 9282 6731
wwwchinneckshawcouk
17
|P|R| MOTORS
Warren Avenue Industrial Estate Milton Portsmouth Telephone 023 9286 1455 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING ALL REPAIRS WELDING amp CHASSIS REPAIRS MOTrsquos ARRANGED Proprietor RON REEVES amp PAUL JEFFERY
|P|R| MOTORS
Warren Avenue Industrial Estate Milton Portsmouth Telephone 023 9286 1455 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING ALL REPAIRS WELDING amp CHASSIS REPAIRS MOTrsquos ARRANGED Proprietor RON REEVES amp PAUL JEFFERY
COFFEE BEANO
EAT IN- TAKE AWAY- BREAKFAST- LUNCHTIME MEALS
700AM ndash 200PM
179 Eastney Road Free WiFi 02392 177584
Part of The Southern Co-operative
The co-operative funeralcare
Website httpmgchoirorg Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomMiltonGleeChoir
Our future concert dates are
Saturday 21st Sept - St Faiths Church Lee on Solent Sunday 8th Dec - Portsmouth Guildhall
Mr News The sign of service at your local INDEPENDENT NEWSAGENT
J G RILEY (Prop RD CULVERWELL)
NEWSAGENT CONFECTIONERY TOBACCO
GREETING CARD SPECIALIST
90 LOCKSWAY ROAD Tel (023) 9273 1574
Member of National Federation of Retail Newsagents
M A ELLIS Painter and Decorator
All aspects of decorating undertaken
Internal and external work
Reliable tradesperson with over 20 years experience
FREE ESTIMATES Fully insured
Established since 1992
TEL 023 9271 2676
Mobile 07748 526551 E Mail mellispainteroutlookcom
Breve Easy
The community choir for Milton and Eastney
Milton Village Hall
Every Wednesday 6-7pm
All welcome
Personal Service Private Chapels Woodland Burials Pre-paid Funeral Plans Repatriation Horse Drawn Carriage Memorials 24 Hour Personal Service Home Visits
lsquoLAWNSWOODrsquo 245 Fratton Road Portsmouth 023 9282 4831
380 London Road Waterlooville 023 9226 9000
St Jamesrsquo Church Hall
Milton Park Avenue
PO4 8PG
Serving Church and Community
The Hall is managed and maintained by
members of St Jamesrsquo Parish Church
bull There is a large hall (with kitchen) on ground floor
bull A smaller hall upstairs
bull Full central heating
bull Lightweight moveable tables (6ft and 3ft) and 100 chairs
bull Kitchen for catering
bull 80 full-place meal settings available
The Halls are available for
bull Adult Education
bull Clubs and Societies
bull Courses
bull Exhibitions
bull Private functions
bull Sales
Hire of the Halls are charged by the hour Rates depend on
whether it is commercial or ClubClass let and whether it is
a one-off or regular booking
Contact Booking Secretary 02392 041100
JEWELLERY amp JEWELLERY REPAIRS
Unusual amp Interesting Clocks
Antique Clocks - Watches
amp Barometers
Bought - Sold - Restored
Watch Straps amp Batteries Supplied amp Fitted
RICHARD J BISHOPP
145 Eastney Road Southsea PO4 8DZ Tele (023) 92755800
THINKING OF MOVING
Please call for a FREE valuation
Your local Estate Agent
11 Milton Road
Copnor
023 9282 6731
wwwchinneckshawcouk
17
|P|R| MOTORS
Warren Avenue Industrial Estate Milton Portsmouth Telephone 023 9286 1455 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING ALL REPAIRS WELDING amp CHASSIS REPAIRS MOTrsquos ARRANGED Proprietor RON REEVES amp PAUL JEFFERY
|P|R| MOTORS
Warren Avenue Industrial Estate Milton Portsmouth Telephone 023 9286 1455 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING ALL REPAIRS WELDING amp CHASSIS REPAIRS MOTrsquos ARRANGED Proprietor RON REEVES amp PAUL JEFFERY
COFFEE BEANO
EAT IN- TAKE AWAY- BREAKFAST- LUNCHTIME MEALS
700AM ndash 200PM
179 Eastney Road Free WiFi 02392 177584
Part of The Southern Co-operative
The co-operative funeralcare
Website httpmgchoirorg Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomMiltonGleeChoir
Our future concert dates are
Saturday 21st Sept - St Faiths Church Lee on Solent Sunday 8th Dec - Portsmouth Guildhall
Mr News The sign of service at your local INDEPENDENT NEWSAGENT
J G RILEY (Prop RD CULVERWELL)
NEWSAGENT CONFECTIONERY TOBACCO
GREETING CARD SPECIALIST
90 LOCKSWAY ROAD Tel (023) 9273 1574
Member of National Federation of Retail Newsagents
M A ELLIS Painter and Decorator
All aspects of decorating undertaken
Internal and external work
Reliable tradesperson with over 20 years experience
FREE ESTIMATES Fully insured
Established since 1992
TEL 023 9271 2676
Mobile 07748 526551 E Mail mellispainteroutlookcom
Breve Easy
The community choir for Milton and Eastney
Milton Village Hall
Every Wednesday 6-7pm
All welcome
Personal Service Private Chapels Woodland Burials Pre-paid Funeral Plans Repatriation Horse Drawn Carriage Memorials 24 Hour Personal Service Home Visits
lsquoLAWNSWOODrsquo 245 Fratton Road Portsmouth 023 9282 4831
380 London Road Waterlooville 023 9226 9000
St Jamesrsquo Church Hall
Milton Park Avenue
PO4 8PG
Serving Church and Community
The Hall is managed and maintained by
members of St Jamesrsquo Parish Church
bull There is a large hall (with kitchen) on ground floor
bull A smaller hall upstairs
bull Full central heating
bull Lightweight moveable tables (6ft and 3ft) and 100 chairs
bull Kitchen for catering
bull 80 full-place meal settings available
The Halls are available for
bull Adult Education
bull Clubs and Societies
bull Courses
bull Exhibitions
bull Private functions
bull Sales
Hire of the Halls are charged by the hour Rates depend on
whether it is commercial or ClubClass let and whether it is
a one-off or regular booking
Contact Booking Secretary 02392 041100
COFFEE BEANO
EAT IN- TAKE AWAY- BREAKFAST- LUNCHTIME MEALS
700AM ndash 200PM
179 Eastney Road Free WiFi 02392 177584
Part of The Southern Co-operative
The co-operative funeralcare
Website httpmgchoirorg Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomMiltonGleeChoir
Our future concert dates are
Saturday 21st Sept - St Faiths Church Lee on Solent Sunday 8th Dec - Portsmouth Guildhall
Mr News The sign of service at your local INDEPENDENT NEWSAGENT
J G RILEY (Prop RD CULVERWELL)
NEWSAGENT CONFECTIONERY TOBACCO
GREETING CARD SPECIALIST
90 LOCKSWAY ROAD Tel (023) 9273 1574
Member of National Federation of Retail Newsagents
M A ELLIS Painter and Decorator
All aspects of decorating undertaken
Internal and external work
Reliable tradesperson with over 20 years experience
FREE ESTIMATES Fully insured
Established since 1992
TEL 023 9271 2676
Mobile 07748 526551 E Mail mellispainteroutlookcom
Breve Easy
The community choir for Milton and Eastney
Milton Village Hall
Every Wednesday 6-7pm
All welcome
Personal Service Private Chapels Woodland Burials Pre-paid Funeral Plans Repatriation Horse Drawn Carriage Memorials 24 Hour Personal Service Home Visits
lsquoLAWNSWOODrsquo 245 Fratton Road Portsmouth 023 9282 4831
380 London Road Waterlooville 023 9226 9000
St Jamesrsquo Church Hall
Milton Park Avenue
PO4 8PG
Serving Church and Community
The Hall is managed and maintained by
members of St Jamesrsquo Parish Church
bull There is a large hall (with kitchen) on ground floor
bull A smaller hall upstairs
bull Full central heating
bull Lightweight moveable tables (6ft and 3ft) and 100 chairs
bull Kitchen for catering
bull 80 full-place meal settings available
The Halls are available for
bull Adult Education
bull Clubs and Societies
bull Courses
bull Exhibitions
bull Private functions
bull Sales
Hire of the Halls are charged by the hour Rates depend on
whether it is commercial or ClubClass let and whether it is
a one-off or regular booking
Contact Booking Secretary 02392 041100
Personal Service Private Chapels Woodland Burials Pre-paid Funeral Plans Repatriation Horse Drawn Carriage Memorials 24 Hour Personal Service Home Visits
lsquoLAWNSWOODrsquo 245 Fratton Road Portsmouth 023 9282 4831
380 London Road Waterlooville 023 9226 9000
St Jamesrsquo Church Hall
Milton Park Avenue
PO4 8PG
Serving Church and Community
The Hall is managed and maintained by
members of St Jamesrsquo Parish Church
bull There is a large hall (with kitchen) on ground floor
bull A smaller hall upstairs
bull Full central heating
bull Lightweight moveable tables (6ft and 3ft) and 100 chairs
bull Kitchen for catering
bull 80 full-place meal settings available
The Halls are available for
bull Adult Education
bull Clubs and Societies
bull Courses
bull Exhibitions
bull Private functions
bull Sales
Hire of the Halls are charged by the hour Rates depend on
whether it is commercial or ClubClass let and whether it is
a one-off or regular booking
Contact Booking Secretary 02392 041100