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PARISH ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (SVP) The SVP are here to provide help, friendship and comfort. Everything we do is in strict confidence. Call us on 07435 880 190 any day between 8am & 6pm.
www.retrouvaille.org.uk A Catholic ministry for marriages in difficulty; helping couples whose relaƟonships 'need a liƩle help' to those with more serious challenges and thus are separated or considering divorce. There is no group therapy or group work. In confidence, call or text 07887 296 983 or email info@retrouvaille.org.uk
For the lovely Get Well cards and messages received after my accident. “The spirit is willing but the leg is weak”. No broken bones, just torn ligaments. Physio and patience...
To visitors and new parishioners of our parish community. Please make yourselves known to our Welcomers Team. To Fr Benedikt Timpe who has been sent to help Cn John recovering from his injury and is with us until September. To Fr David Conroy celebrating the Masses this weekend as Fr Benedikt is away honouring a cover in Reading.
Next Preparation Pathway Online preparation sessions Tues 8th & 15th July Group Meet & Greet Saturday 19th July Welcome & Anointing Sunday 20th July Application for this pathway must be made by 12 noon on 23rd June at the latest please. Visit: www.catholicchurchfareham.org.uk for further information and to complete your online registration form.
ADORE SPIRITUAL MINI-RETREAT "PILGRIMS OF HOPE – Filled with Joy.” Sat. 31st May, 10am - 3.30pm, St Philip Howard Church With inspiring guest speaker Jenny Baker. Including: Mass, Adoration, Praise, Prophecy, Prayer for the gifts of the Holy Spirit and face-to-face meeting. Bring a picnic to share. The event will be live-streamed 10am-1pm at: bit.ly/ADOREMAY2025 and click on LIVE. No need to register in advance. More information at www.altonrenewal.com
For those of you who are planning to attend the OFS Secular Franciscan Order meeting this Saturday, 17th May , the meeting will take place at St Margaret Mary , Middle Road, Park Gate, 12pm – 4pm, and not at Sacred Heart hall as indicated in the recent parish newsletter.
A REMINDER FOR ALL, INCLUDING THE YOUTH OF THE PARISH. The collected comments from the Solent Pastoral Area meetngs about the 10 Year Plan are displayed in the halls of Sacred Heart and St. Philip Howard. Your responses to them are important, please post them in one of the boxes which will soon be placed in the halls.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - CONFESSIONS Every Thursday after 10am Mass. 1st Saturday 10 - 11am. 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays 5 - 6pm. ‘We don't drift to Heaven like we think we do. Just like Olympic athletes, reaching Heaven takes intentional sacrifice and purpose. We cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Fr Mike Schmitz
URGENT - SACRED HEART CHURCH CLEANERS Wednesdays 1pm - 2pm or Mon 10am - 11am A big thank you to the Teams cleaning Sacred Heart Church especially aer the fooall of Christmas and New Year. We have a constant flow of visitors, please can we ask for more volunteers to help with the church cleaning, rather that leaving it to Cn John and the faithful few. For more info please contact the Parish Office.
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.
“FEASTING ON THE WORD OF GOD” Friday mornings 11.15am Sacred Heart Hall Scripture Group. The aim is to spend time reading scripture and to then discuss it. We look forward to seeing you.
Please join us for a mini-retreat of spiritual renewal either in person or live-streamed. Through our worship at Mass, Adoration, Prophetic reflection, Praise, Testimony and inspiring Talk, we will travel together as Pilgrims, moving forward with the guidance of the Holy Spirit; a firm trust in the victory of Christ; and joy in the blessings and gifts of the Holy Spirit for revitalising the Church. This month’s guest speaker is popular conference speaker Jenny Baker , Leader of Celebrate Trust and well known for presenting CaFé formation DVD resources for parishes and schools. She also served as Vice-Chair of the English Renewal Service. Event Date: 31st May 2025 - 10:00am | St Philip Howard Church
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - CONFESSIONS Thursdays in Lent. 10am 1st Saturday 10 - 11am. 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays 5 - 6pm PASTORAL AREA SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Our Lady & St John, Stubbington During the week: 9am - 9:20am or after Mass Saturday (Our Lady): 5:15pm - 5:45pm St Mary, Gosport Wednesday: 6:15pm - 6:45pm Saturday: 12 noon - 1pm St Margaret Mary, Park Gate Saturday during Lent: 5-6pm
Every other Monday, 7pm at Sacred Heart Hall From 7pm for coffee/tea with the meeting starting at 7.30pm and closing at 9pm. All are very welcome.
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
PARISH ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (SVP) The SVP are here to provide help, friendship and comfort. Everything we do is in strict confidence. Call us on 07435 880 190 any day between 8am & 6pm.
Fri 30th May 8pm through the night ‘til 8am Sat 31st May Join us anytime through the vigil, through the night, or at dawn. We have witnessed lives being transformed through time and prayer in front of the Eucharistic Lord, and we have had countless stories of faith being renewed and refreshed. Silent adoration. All are welcome.
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.
CONVERSATION GROUP Every other Thurs, 2pm - 3.30pm, Sacred Heart Hall Do you have APHASIA or communication difficulties after a stroke? Come and join our friendly group. Donation of £2. For info. contact Angela at: amnally65@gmail.com
Next Preparation Pathway Online preparation sessions Tues 8th & 15th July Group Meet & Greet Saturday 19th July Welcome & Anointing Sunday 20th July Application for this pathway must be made by 12 noon on 23rd June at the latest please. Visit: www.catholicchurchfareham.org.uk for further information and to complete your online registration form.
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.