Parish Office: 41 Portland Street, Fareham PO16 0NF Tel: 01329 318 869 Email: farehamportchester@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk www.catholicchurchfareham.org.uk

Parish Priest: Fr. John Cooke. Parish Deacon: Dcn. Larry Muwarski 07425 161 769 Parish Administrators: Holly Phillips and Maria Owen Parish Safeguarding: Sue Field 07739 099 000 Lorne Fry 01329 285 779 Jim Gilhooley 07709 352 813 Vanessa Eastwood 07939 508 338 Diocesan Safeguarding: Angela McGrory amcgrory@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Tel: 02392 816 396

Fareham: Sacred Heart Church, Portland Street, Fareham, PO16 ONQ St. Philip Howard Church, Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, PO14 1ND Wickham: The Chapel of St. Thomas More, Park Place Pastoral Centre, Wickham, PO17 5HA

St Jude’s Primary School Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Wall. Email: adminoffice@st-judes.hants.sch.uk Tel: 01329 235 131

Portsmouth Diocesan Trust - Registered Charity Number 246871

Edgar Santo Buendia RIP Edward Albert Horran RIP Ints. of Lilian Horran Ints. of the People of the Parish

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Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C D. Office Prayer - Week 2

Mass Times, Locations & Intentions

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D. Office Prayer - Week 3

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Ints. of the People of the Parish The Byrne Family RIP & Peter Chandler RIP Ints. of Pettett family & Colin David Evans RIP John, Anna & Jawahar RIP

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Liturgy of the Word & Eucharistic Service J.V.Carter RIP & Joyce Wilson RIP Angela Cooper RIP Dcn. Langford Vincent RIP Dcn. Langford Vincent RIP Ints. of Sarah Liturgy of the Word & Eucharistic Service Nuptial Mass - Tim & Kamila Kiver

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St Augustine of Hippo Rite of Reception & Vigil

Requiem Feria Feria

Nuptial Mass

Ints. of J & C Ryan Ints. of the People of the Parish Maureen Bigwell RIP Michael J Smith RIP

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Liturgy of the Word & Eucharistic Service Holy Souls / November List Ints. of Thompson Family Pearl McClaine RIP Doris Coelho-Pinto RIP Liturgy of the Word & Eucharistic Service

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The Queenship of Mary Feria

St Bartholomew

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Lilian Close RIP Ints. of the People of the Parish Morfydd & Philip Gummett RIP Kathleen & Sandy Campbell RIP

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D. Office Prayer - Week 4

Liturgy of the Word & Eucharistic Service Secondo Giacomin RIP & Ints. of Maria Giacomin

Dcn. Langford Vincent RIP Demi Moore RIP For Vocations Liturgy of the Word & Eucharistic Service

Feria St Gregory the Great

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Twentieth - Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year of Luke C 18th Aug - 8th September 2019

The Splendour of Recreation By Msgr Charles M. Mangan

One might be surprised to discover that St. Thomas Aquinas

(c. 1225-1274), in his monumental Summa Theologiae,

addressed the topic of "play." What is the place of recreation in

the Christian life? He discussed the value of play under the

heading: "Regarding Modesty in Outward Bodily Actions". Just

as the body needs rest from its labours so, too, the soul needs

repose, which "lies in slackening the tension of mental study

and taking some pleasure.” St. Thomas used the story

concerning St. John the Evangelist related by Cassian, a 4th

Cent. Christian writer. One day, several persons found St. John

relaxing with his followers. The onlookers were scandalized

that the Beloved Disciple of Jesus - the author of the Fourth

Gospel and three Epistles - would be recreating. The Apostle

asked one of the amazed to shoot his arrow. Then, St. John

inquired whether he could continue shooting the arrow

indefinitely. No, the man argued, because the bow would

eventually break. The Evangelist keenly observed that our

souls, also, will "break" if we do not provide them with

obligatory rest.

While play is good, St. Thomas sounded a trio of warning:

"The pleasure should not be sought in anything indecent or

harmful." Even the non-Christian Cicero classified some jokes

as discourteous, imprudent, obscene or shameful.) We should

take care not to lose our direction. St. Ambrose, Bishop and

Doctor, commented that the harmony of our good works could

be destroyed when we recreate if we do not exercise caution.

Our play - like other actions - is "to suit the person, place and

time, and to be duly adopted to circumstances." Cicero

remarked that relaxation should fit both the hour and the

person.

St. Thomas, based on Aristotle, wrote that one specific virtue is

connected to play: "cheerfulness or well-turned wit … A wise

and virtuous man will sometimes turn to them” (that is, "playful

words and deeds"). Two other inquiries were also posed. Is

unnecessary play evil? Is too little play, sinful? St. Thomas

contended that yes, truly superfluous play is wrong because it

is excessive to the rule of reason. For instance, if one were to

use improper gestures or words or those that would harm

another, this recreation would be immoral. Or, a similar activity

is wrong if the playing "is mistimed or misplaced or unsuitable

to the business in hand or company."

This Dominican master of theology taught that yes, not enough

play is sinful because it is defective to the rule of reason.

He submitted: "It is against reason for a man to be burden-

some to others, by never showing himself agreeable to others

or being a kill-joy or wet blanket on their enjoyment."

Moreover, "those who lack playfulness are sinful, those who

never say anything to make you smile, or are grumpy with

those who do." Rest and enjoyment are not "ends" in them-

selves but rather assist us in the pursuit of authentic holiness:

the everlasting attainment of God in Paradise.

If we have not heeded St. Thomas' counsel, now is a perfect

time to experience the beauty of recreation. May God be

adored in our work and in our repose!

Deacon Langford Vincent, R.I.P.

Of your charity, please pray for the happy

repose of the soul of Dcn Langford

Vincent, R.I.P., who has died aged 84.

Dcn Langford Vincent, BSc(Eng), MIMechE

was born in Pune, India on 8th of November 1935. He

married Margaret in 1965 and they were blessed with

three children; Paul, Helen and Geoff. In his professional

working life Langford worked as a senior Project Engineer

for an international Design & Construction Company from

where he retired in 1999. In May 1984 Langford was

ordained to the Diaconate by Bp Anthony Emery. Deacon

Langford served our parish and assisted others for 33

years until retiring in 2017. He died in the Q.A Hospital on

Friday 9th August. It is with great sadness that we mourn

the loss of our brother yet with immense gratitude for his

steadfast loving service of the Lord. May the Lord have

mercy on his soul and please pray for Margaret and his

family at this time.

Dcn Langford - His Funeral arrangements

Wed 28th August

Rite of Reception & Vigil 6:30pm - Sacred Heart Church.

Mass at 7pm. Langford will rest before the Altar overnight.

Thurs 29th August

Morning Prayer 9am - Sacred Heart Church

Resting until transfer to the Cathedral

Requiem Mass 12:15 - St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth.

Fri 30th August

Committal 9.15am - Portchester Crematorium

May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

REST IN PEACE

Please pray for Dcn Langford Vincent RIP who passed away suddenly on Fri 9th August. Please keep Margaret and his family in your prayers.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION - 2020

Bishop Philip will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation during Eastertide 2020. Will you, or someone you know be one of them? Our new preparation group starts in September.

Confirmation Group will begin with a day at Marwell Activity Centre enjoying various activities such as archery, climbing and raft building. It is not to late to join us and take part in this wonderful day. However, Sue must have a parental consent form completed for each participant by Tuesday 3rd September.

If you or someone you know is currently in Year 7 or above and would like to be Confirmed, please contact the Parish Office for the forms.

“UNLOCKING THE BIBLE” PARISH COURSE

Where does the Bible fit into your life? The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales have designated 2020 AD as “The God Who Speaks: A Year of the Word” to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Verbum Domini - Pope Benedict XVI’s Apostolic Exhortation on ‘The Word of the Lord’, and the 1,600th anniversary of the death of St Jerome of Bethlehem, who translated the Bible into Latin.

“Unlocking the Bible” 8 weeks course in Autumn ‘19 If you would like to explore this further, please contact Annette O’Beirne 07747 016 102 LISTENING SKILLS COURSE

Sat 21st Sept 9.45am – 4pm. St Philip Howard Church

Are you involved in a ministry within our Church where listening skills are very important? If you would like to improve your skills, a course has been arranged to enable people to develop their skills. Lunch is provided.

Please contact Jean Watson, 07760 1768 89 or the Parish Office, if you are interested. Early booking!

ALTAR SERVERS Motto ‘To serve is to reign’

Practice: Sat 7th October 10am – 11.30am Sacred Heart Church

A morning session to introduce new helpers to the Team and learn the first steps in how to serve at the Altar. Refreshments will be provided! Safeguarding; as usual, new Servers will need parental consent forms and every U18 will need to be signed in & out at the practice session.

If anyone is interested in joining our great team, especially those who have just made their First Eucharist recently, please speak with Fr John. It is a great way to belong, to get to know Jesus and understand the rich tapestry of our faith. Many blessings will come!

DIOCESAN PRAYER

As we prepare for the Year of God’s Word (2020) and the Year of the Eucharist (2021

Bishop Philip is asking us to pray earnestly for the renewal of our Diocese of Portsmouth.

Please say this prayer

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, we beg you to change us, to convert us and to make us holy. Fill us with a deeper faith, hope and love for you. Send into our hearts the cleansing fire of the Holy Spirit and powerfully renew all the clergy and laity of our Diocese. Unite us in love and respect for one another and unify us as your one, holy people. Grant us a new passion and zeal for the Catholic Faith, for mission, outreach and service. Help us to proclaim your Gospel generously to the poor and needy that many more souls may be saved by finding their way to you in your Church. May Mary Immaculate help us. May St Edmund of Abingdon and Bl Pier Giorgio Frassati pray for us. Amen.

Holy Michael the Archangel defend us in the day of battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust down to hell Satan and all the wicked spirits, who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

THEFTS AT SACRED HEART CHURCH

We have recently had thefts from Sacred Heart Church. Please can you make sure you keep all personal belongings with you at all times. Also can all key holders make sure that all relevant doors are locked before they leave.

PARISH SOCIAL CORNER - Save the dates!

Caroline & Ron’s French Food & Wine Tasting Evening Sat 19th October 6.30pm - at St Jude’s School

Back by popular demand, a good fun evening with talks exploring French cuisine & wines. c. £12.50 p head incl. wine tasting. Bring your own bottle for your evening wine. 50 ‘covers’ i.e. places.

‘Bounce n Buffet’ - Swing Jive Dance Evening Sat 22nd Feb. 6.30pm - St Philip Howard Hall Better than ‘Strictly!’ … a fun evening for those who would like to learn how to do swing jive. Whether you have 2 left feet aka Fr John, or your are as energetic as Lindy Hop. All are welcome!

‘Race Evening’ Sat 16 May 6.30pm - St Philip Howard Hall Fully interactive; jockeys n horses and hospitality.

‘Summer Soirée Barbecue Sat 8th Aug 6pm at St Philip Howard, outside ... Talks and demos of various BBQ cuisine & wine tasting.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Confessions at the Sacred Heart Church

First Friday of the month: 10.30am 2nd, 3rd & 4th Fridays of the month: 6pm

HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY

For Q.A. Tel. 023 9228 6408

WANT TO KNOW ABOUT OUR CATHOLIC FAITH? RCIA? Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Weds 7.30 - 9pm. Sacred Heart Hall. Our RCIA Group meeting resume in September

If you feel moved to become a Catholic, or would like to know more about becoming a Catholic? Perhaps you have never been Confirmed in the faith? As Our Lord Jesus said, “Come & see.” Please contact Lynne Wall 02392 503 894.

PORTSMOUTH VOCATIONS Jesus said, “Come, follow me”

"I have come to set the earth on fire.” Do you want to carry the fire of the Lord to his people as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? To explore further, contact Fr. John Cooke on 01329 318 869 or vocations@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

Vocations Website. Please visit our website www.portsmouthvocations.org.uk for info. & stories.

Vocation Seekers’ Barbecue Tuesday 27th August 7pm

Bishop Philip is hosting a Barbecue with Evening Prayer, for those who may be considering a vocation to the Priesthood - even if tentatively. Come and see. It will be a friendly & relaxed evening. Our Seminarians will be at the gathering too. The BBQ is aimed at those aged 16 to 55 (abiding by normal safeguarding procedures if under 18). If you would like to attend or know anyone who may like to attend, please let us know at vocations@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

Seminarians’ Sending Forth Mass Wed 28th August 12.15pm at St John's Cathedral

Please join us for a Sending Forth Mass to pray for our Seminarians before they go to their respective placements

& seminaries. Some have gone to Rome already!

BAPTISM ‘Welcome to God’s Family!’

Preparation sessions; Sat 12th & 19th October Details of our preparation sessions are available from the Parish Office. Why not take part while you are still expecting? One less thing to worry about!

PARISH TRIP TO WINTERSHALL THE NATIVITY www.wintershall.org.uk/nativity-play

Friday 20th December. 4.30pm performance (c.90mins)

Sold out! Coach fully booked. Please can all money be paid as soon as possible to the Parish Office. Cheques can be made payable to PRCDTR Fareham Sacred Heart.

Reserve list. If you would like to be put on the Reserve List, let the Parish Office know, the number & type of tickets you would like and a contact number.

Bookings – Tickets; Adults £18. Child £9. Family £50.

Coach to Wintershall, GU5 0LR is £10 p head. Times; Leaves Fareham c. 2pm Arrives back c. 8pm

PRAYERS PLEASE

Of your charity please pray for Stuart, Richard, Brenda and Nins who are v poorly.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR CREATION - 1st Sep

Pope Francis has established 1st September as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, encouraging the Catholic community around the world to pray for our common home. The day is inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si, which calls on "every person living on this planet" to care for our shared Earth. On this Day of Prayer, let us “reaffirm [our] personal vocation to be stewards of creation, to thank God for the wonderful handiwork which he has entrusted to our care, and to implore his help for the protection of creation, as well as his pardon for the sins committed against the world in which we live.” Here is a prayer from our Bishops' Conference that you can say:

Father, Lord of all creation, we praise you with all your creatures and the whole universe that comes forth from the work of Your hands.

We acknowledge the privilege and responsibility that You give us as stewards of Your creation.

In our ignorance we have done damage to our common home and our brothers and sisters are suffering.

Through faithfully following your Son guide and direct us to prepare for a better future.

Teach us to contemplate You in the beauty of the universe.

Give us the grace to recognise, respect and protect all You have created, using wisely all that you have entrusted to us.

Holy Spirit, who first hovered over the dawn of creation and drew order out of the chaos help us to build your kingdom of justice, love, peace and beauty where the poor of the earth are crying out.

You, who live and reign, world without end, Amen.

Devotions to St Joseph - Wed 4th Sep, St Philip Howard Ch After Mass at 10am.

First Saturday Devotions - Sat 7th Sep, St Mary’s, Gosport Holy Rosary at 9am followed by a solemn sung Latin Mass. Form. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available.

The Marian Group, Sat 7th Sep, 12-3pm Following First Saturday Devotions in the Upper Room at St Mary’s Hall. Reflection followed by a bring and share meal.