WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

Today, World Mission Sunday, is our chance to be united with Catholics all over the world in prayer, friendship and support. We share in the work of missionaries and the young Churches as they share their faith and give life, often in difficult and dangerous circumstances. Through Missio, Catholics are able to actively share in the mission of Jesus: proclaiming the boundless love of God to all peoples. The money collected today will go in its entirety to support mission projects worldwide. Please give what you can; every gift makes a difference and, if possible, please use the Gift Aid envelopes provided.

ONE WORLD WEEK, 23-30 OCTOBER

The theme this year is ‘Living for One World’. There are various exciting events planned all over the city.

• Monday 24 October 1400-1600 St Jude’s Church, Kent Road, Southsea Films, quiz, stalls, tea and cakes.
• Saturday 29 October 1100-1600 St Mark’s Church, North End. Find out how climate change is affecting people around the world and what we can do to build a more sustainable and fairer world for the future. Stalls, discussions, games and crafts, films activities for adults, café.

For further details please see the notice board after Mass today.

OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

The rosary continues to be prayed at various times in all the churches of our Pastoral area. Please see the section on ‘Confessions and Devotions’ of this newsletter.  Let us unite throughout the pastoral area through the rosary in this special month of Our Lady.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR STREET PASTORS

Please join in the week of prayer for our street pastors in Portsmouth and Southampton from 23 – 30October. 

SAFEGUARDING, IMPORTANT REMINDER

All those involved in ministries with children and/or vulnerable adults must have completed the relevant safeguarding training by 31 Dec 2011 in order to continue in their ministry in the New Year. See your Safeguarding representative for details.

BUPA GREAT SOUTH RUN 2011

A reminder that this national event will be held over two days: 5K Race with the Mini and Junior Races on Sat 29 Oct and the Adult Race on Sun 30 October. The latter starts at 1040 on Sunday and various road closures and NO PARKING restrictions will be enforced around Portsmouth and Southsea. This might cause some delays whilst travelling to Mass.

CALLING ALL RUNNERS!

A blessing will be given during 1800 Mass on Saturday 29 October in St John’s Cathedral to all runners and athletes taking part in the BUPA Great South Run Races.

CALLING ALL STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH!

Now is the time to declare your interest in the Student Pilgrimage to Aylesford on Saturday 29 October. Don’t get left behind! Contact: Angela.Odonoghue@port.ac.uk

COMMUNITY LUNCH AT ST PAUL’S

Our next community lunch will take place on Sunday 30 October at St Paul’s Church after 1100 Mass.  The menu is ‘Chips with everything’, Fish, Chicken, Sausage, and vegetarian alternative.  £4.00 per adult, (reductions for children) or a donation.  Numbers are limited, so booking is essential.  Please contact Noel on 92 385519 or Malcolm 92 385155 before Wednesday 26October.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES & ST SWITHUN

Parish Memorial Service – Wednesday 9 November, 1930 at St Swithun’s Church.   All welcome.

BAMENDA LUNCH

Sunday 6 November (Bamenda Sunday) St Joseph’s Hall. Tickets £3 in support of our parish project in Bamenda. Items for the raffle gratefully received. Come along and bring your family & friends.

CAFOD’S 50^TH ANNIVERSARY MASS

A Mass of Thanksgiving and Celebration for the work of CAFOD will be held in Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 28 January 2012 at 1400 by the Most Rev Vincent Nichols. If you would like to attend contact portsmouth@cafod.org.uk or 01252 329 385 by 31 Oct. An official invitation will be sent for admittance to the Cathedral.

QUIET SPACE

Time is set aside in St Paul’s Church on a Friday afternoon from 1400 onwards for prayer and quiet meditation. Please do come along and spend some time with the Lord.

CINDERELLA AT THE KINGS

The St John’s Parents Group are once again able to offer reduced-price tickets for this family event on Monday 19 December. Tickets are £14.50 each (which includes 50p donation to Operation Christmas Child), programmes £2.50 and ice creams £2.00. All parents, carers and grandparents with the children they care for are very welcome. Please contact Emma Devine on 023 9279 2880 to make a booking.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Cleaner at Our Lady of Lourdes

Church and rooms at Bransbury Road, for 3 hours per week. Contact Clare Shore southseaparish@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk 023 9282 8305. For other employment opportunities visit www.portsmouthdiocese.org.uk/vacancies