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Wednesdays, 7.15pm at Sacred Heart Hall Starting Wednesday 24th September 2025 For those wanting to know about the Catholic faith and coming into full communion with the Church. We talk about the evidence for the existence of God, how God speaks to us, the person of Jesus, Mary, Sacraments... For details contact: Dcn Larry & Yvette 01329 318 869 or email: lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Fri 17th October c. 5pm onwards A date for our amazing team of Altar Servers to try and beat Cn John & Fr Benedikt! A Sacred Heart Hall Pizza and then over to Bowl Central. Thank you to the members of our Men’s Group and Ladies Group helping to host and organise this. More details to follow.
Fr Bernie writes “Many thanks for your kindness, hospitality and support. The parish community were very friendly”. As well as signing up to the Red Box Appeal and S/Os MISSIO received a retiring collection of £1193.00.
APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS This September our group has been in this Parish for over 32 years! The team needs new helpers, especially with the Living Simply Award work for our Parish. We meet on a Tuesday morning af t er Mass at Sacred Heart hall. If you can spare some t i me please contact John Vivian: franciscansolent@outlook.com
Please remember we have an automatic number plate recogniƟon (ANPR) system at St Philip Howard car park. Car parking restrictions in place Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. If you are aƩending the church during these times please provide the parish office with your car registration number and we can add this to the system for future use. There is also a tablet located in the church foyer where visitors who have not pre-registered can enter their registration number for ‘on the day’ use of the car park. Blue Badge Holders must register their vehicle too.
Tuesdays, 10:30am - 12 noon Sacred Heart Church Come & be with Our Lord, even if only for a few moments. Essential for growing in a personal relationship with Christ. HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS - ‘… ask the Lord.’ Mt 9:38 Thursdays, 7pm - 8pm at Sacred Heart Church Please come and pray for workers in the Lord’s vineyard
Please visit www.catholicchurchfareham.org.uk/baptism to find out more and to register online. Why not take part while “still expecting”? Next Preparation Pathway dates: Meet & Greet Introduction Saturday 27th Sept Online Session 1 Tuesday 30th Sept, from 8pm Online Session 2 Tuesday, from 8pm The closing date for this Preparation Programme is midday on Friday 12th September 2025 . The following Preparation Pathway commences in November 2025.
St John Paul II reminded us, the frequent use of Confession is the safeguard of love and peace. Trust in this sacrament of healing. Let us not lose the sense of sin or we will rationalise all our selfishness and wrongness of heart. Thursdays : after Mass. Saturdays : 5-6pm (first Saturdays 10-11am)
Please remember that we now have an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system at St Philip Howard car park. Car parking restrictions will only apply Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. If you are attending the church on a regular basis during these times please provide the parish office with your car registration number and we can add this to the system to be retained for all future use. There is also a tablet located in the church foyer where visitors who have not preregistered can enter their registration number for ‘on the day’ use of the car park. Please note : Blue Badge Holders will still need to register their vehicle.
(June) Well done to Jonathon C and John M who have jointly been awarded the Green Cincture of Honour for the coming month (July). Above all, thank you to all the servers and their families for your support.
We would like to inform you that from Monday 23rd June car parking restrictions will commence. Restrictions will apply Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. If you are attending the church during these hours please enter your car registration number into the tablet which is located in the church foyer. Someone will be there to assist, if needed. Please note: Blue Badge holders will still need to register their vehicle.
“FEASTING ON THE WORD OF GOD” Friday mornings 11.15am Sacred Heart Hall Scripture Group. Back on Friday 5th September. Come and join us - bring a bible! The aim is to spend time reading scripture and to then discuss it. We look forward to seeing you.
PORTSMOUTH VOCATIONS www.portsmouthvocations.org Please pray for much needed Vocations Lord Jesus Christ, Shepherd of souls who called the apostles to be fishers of men, raise up new apostles in your holy Church. Teach them to serve you is to reign; to possess you is to possess all things. Kindle in the young hearts of our sons and daughters the fire of real zeal for souls. Make them eager to spread your Kingdom on earth. Grant them courage to follow you, who are the Way, the Truth and the Life; who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen. “Seeker Saturday” 18th October 11am - 3pm Sacred Heart Hall and Church. Pray, Decide & Don’t Worry. Fellowship, Discussions, Mass, Lunch and Adoration. For those wanting to discern the Lord’s call. Welcome! Contact Canon John on 01329 318 869 or email: vocations@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
This is a Holy Day of Obligation - a specific feast day when the Catholic faithful are obliged to celebrate the Eucharist. Masses: 10am at Sacred Heart Church. 7.30pm at St Philip Howard Church.
Every other Monday, 7pm at Sacred Heart Hall Back on Monday 1st September. 7pm-9pm. All are very welcome. Contact Lorne: lornefry1954@hotmail.com .
ADORE ALTON DAY OF RENEWAL PILGRIMS OF HOPE. FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER Jubilee is above all a time of forgiveness.” Mini-Retreat Sat 30th Aug 10am - 1pm on Zoom. Including Mass, Adoration, Praise, Prophecy, Prayer for the gifts of the Holy Spirit and inspiring talk from guest speaker Fr Paul Leonard. Please register for the free Zoom meeting in advance at bit.ly/ADOREAUG2025 More information at www.altonrenewal.com
LADIES’ GROUP - Second Wednesdays - 7.30pm at St PH Hall Join our Ladies’ Group, getting to know each other, sharing our faith, and growing deeper in our relationship with the Lord. Every woman is so welcome - no age limit applies. Contact Eloise at: eloise@olimcomms.com
CONVERSATION GROUP Every other Thurs, 2pm - 3.30pm, Sacred Heart Hall Next meeting : 21st August Do you have APHASIA or communication difficulties after a stroke? Come and join our friendly group. Donation of £2. For info. contact Angela: amnally65@gmail.com
Wednesdays, 7.15pm at Sacred Heart Hall Starting Wednesday 24th September 2025 For those wanting to know about the Catholic faith and coming into full communion with the Church. We talk about the evidence for the existence of God, how God speaks to us, the person of Jesus, Mary, Sacraments... For details contact: Dcn Larry & Yvette 01329 318 869 or email: lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Please visit www.catholicchurchfareham.org.uk/baptism to find out more and to register online. Why not take part while “still expecting”? Next Preparation Pathway dates: Meet & Greet Introduction Saturday 27th Sept Online Session 1 Tuesday 30th Sept, from 8pm Online Session 2 Tuesday, from 8pm The closing date for this Preparation Programme is midday on Friday 12th September 2025 . The following Preparation Pathway commences in November 2025.
Fri 17th October c. 5pm onwards A date for our amazing team of Altar Servers to try and beat Cn John & Fr Benedikt! A Sacred Heart Hall Pizza and then over to Bowl Central. Thank you to the members of our Men’s Group and Ladies Group helping to host and organise this. More details to follow.
Pope Francis
If peoples are to remain brothers and sisters, prayer must rise unceasingly to Heaven, and one single word constantly echo on earth: peace.