Parish News

ROSARY RALLY Sat 27th April, 3pm at Queen Elizabeth Fountain, Commercial Rd Portsmouth All are welcome to come and pray on the anniversary of the passing of the Abortion Act with the Marian Franciscans. KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA MEET & GREET Sat 4th May, 9am - 12:30 at St Philip Howard Hall All are welcome to come along and learn more about the Knights of St Columba. A DAY WITH MARY Sat 18th May, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bournemouth Oratory All are welcome to attend, the day consists of Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Confessions and a Sermon on Our Lady. For more info or to book visit www.adaywithmary.org

Please take the time to read an important update from the Bishop ‘You Will Be My Witnesses : The Ten-Year Plan’ - Next steps in delivering the Bishop’s Vision As many of you will be aware, over the past two years, the Diocese has engaged in a wide- ranging consultation process, with both clergy and laity, to develop the bishop’s 10-year plan to deliver his vision for a renewed Diocese by 2032. At the same time, it has conducted an in-depth analysis of its financial, structural and organisational situation. The findings of this analysis and the vision for the future have been published as the Mission Plan: “You Will Be My Witnesses: The Ten-Year Plan” (YWBMW). The Plan can be accessed online at: www.portsmouthdiocese.org.uk/our-mission/planning/ten-year-plan/ Read the document below for more information View Here

THANK YOU To everyone who donated and supported our Chocolate Tombola which raised £357 for CAFOD and the Lent Appeal

PRAISE & WORSHIP EVENING Friday 17th May, 7:30pm  at St PH A themed evening of; scripture, reflection, adoration, silence, prayer and worship - just come and be. Followed by a wonderful social of refreshments and fellowship in the Hall. Bring your friends! All are welcome!

MAY DEVOTIONS Rosary and Benediction - Sacred Heart Church Sundays 4pm on 12th, 19th & 26th May  The word Rosary means “Crown of Roses”. The rose is the queen of flowers and so the Rosary is the rose of all devotions and it is therefore the most important one. Sundays in May 4pm. ‘Say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world’ (Our Lady of Fátima) Come and join us.

ADORE ALTON DAY OF RENEWAL  Sat 27th Apr, 9:30am via Zoom or in person Theme; I will pour out my spirit on all. Mass, Adoration, Praise, Prayer for the gifts of the Holy Spirit To register for the Zoom meeting: bit.ly/ADOREAPR2024 or attend in person at St. Bede's Church, Basingstoke. More information at www.altonrenewal.com

PARISH BEREAVEMENT “BETHANY” GROUP Thurs 18th Apr, 10am at Sacred Heart Hall For anyone who has lost a loved one. A warm, welcoming and safe space to be … For more info email; sacredheart.bethany@gmail.com

Pope Francis has asked that this year, 2024, be a Year of Prayer in preparation for the Jubilee Year, 2025. He has asked that there be a particular focus on the Our Father. We pray this prayer so often and there's always the risk of it becoming dry or remaining superficial. Why not come and join us on Friday 4th May (evening) and Saturday 5th May (all day) as Allegra Mutanda leads us in a time of prayer and recollection, helping us to explore what it means to pray 'Our Father in heaven'? All are welcome. All our missionary efforts are dependent upon this intimate relationship between us and 'Abba', who wishes to bless and heal all His beloved sons and daughters. For registration to this free event, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/year-of-prayer-our-father -in-heaven-retreat-days-fri-3-pm-and-sat-4-may-tickets877957062207?aff=oddtdtcreator Once you have registered, you will receive further details nearer to the date of the event. Please confirm your attendance by Mon 29th April.

‘LITTLE TREASURES’ TODDLER GROUP Every Tuesday in Term Time, 9:30am - 11am at SPHH It costs just £1.50 for children to come and play with a lovely selection of toys and for carers to have a hot drink & biscuit. All are very welcome