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SIMBANG GABI Fri 20th December 7:00pm, St Mary's Church Gosport Simbang Gabi is a beloved Filipino Christmas tradition that welcomes the spirit of joy and love as we await Christ's birth. Everyone is welcome. The Mass will be led by Fr Jufel Baldado. After the Mass, Filipino food will be available in the hall.
THE ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL This bill will be voted on by MPs on 29th November. We know that assisted suicide laws in other jurisdictions have had devastating consequences for the poor, disabled and marginalised. This is the biggest threat to the vulnerable in a decade, and we need a huge effort to lobby MPs to vote against the bill. Please urgently contact your MP and ask him/her to vote against the bill. You can contact your MP by visiting www.livesworthliving.org.uk or write to him/her at: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA or complete one of the cards available at the back of the church. NIGHT VIGIL FOR THE DEFEAT OF THIS BILL Wed 20th Nov. 9pm overnight to Thurs. 21st Nov. , 9am St John's Church in Lee-on-the-Solent. PO13 9AS Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. May God bless us all, bless our countries, and bless those who make our laws with the courage to embrace and uphold a culture of life. Important Bishop's Letter/video: The Assisted Dying Bill Please view the important pastoral letter from Bishop Phillip concerning the Assisted Dying Bill - Also, a personal appeal from the Bishop can be seen by watching the video below.
ADORE SPIRITUAL MINI-RETREAT Saturday 23rd Nov 10am-1pm "YOU SHALL BE MY WITNESSES” Giving your testimony in the power of the Holy Spirit.” Including Mass, Adoration, Praise, Prayer for the gifts of the Holy Spirit and inspiring guest speaker Allegra Mutanda. Please register for the Zoom meeting in advance at bit.ly/ADORENOV2024 More information at www.altonrenewal.com
BAPTISM PREPARATION Session 1 - Mon 18th Nov, 8pm via Zoom Session 2 - Mon 25th Nov, 8pm via Zoom Please contact the Parish Office on 01329 318 869 or email: farehamportchester@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Why not take part while “still expecting”?
ST PHILIP HOWARD CAR PARK Please note this is a private car park and is for parishioner use only and for use of our parents who are dropping off /picking up from St Jude’s, our Parish School.
SOLENT PASTORAL AREA & PARISH ACTS 2:46-47 UNITED IN CHRIST. Gosport & Bridgemary, Lee & Stubbington, Park Gate and Fareham & Portchester OUR FOCUS ON MISSION both to, and with, a wider community is set to grow. Hopefully you have seen the notes in the newsletters and heard Cn John speak at Mass, about the changes outlined in the Diocesan Ten-Year Plan. For us locally, the Plan proposes that the Solent Pastoral Area (SPA) made up of the four parishes on the Fareham-Gosport peninsula should share their resources, talents and services with each other. How this will happen is still a long way from being decided but YOUR views are an important part of setting the agenda so you are not just invited, but are strongly encouraged, to attend one of the two Parish Open Meetings (both in St Philip Howard Hall) on: Fri 27th Sept. at 7.30pm and Sat 5th Oct. at 10.30am. PLEASE come and share your views and comments. This is your opportunity to shape the future of YOUR parish. The Diocesan Plan can be found on our website at https://www.catholicchurchfareham.org.uk/ Portsmouthdiocesenews
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ FORMATION Saturday 19th October 10am - 1pm. Immaculate Conception Church, Stubbington. Our Pastoral area (soon to be Parish) are holding a Formation session for new and existing Eucharistic Ministers. There will be reflections on our understanding of the Eucharist and good practice for helping with the distribution of Our Lord at Mass. We will also look at the ministry of taking the Lord to the sick and housebound which is a very rewarding ministry and fulfilment of the Gospel. We do need extra help with this area and hope the session will give confidence to those considering helping with this valuable offering of time and charity. A DBS and references will be required for this part of the ministry. If you are a Catholic of good standing and wish to be considered for this ministry please speak to Cn John.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - Sacred Heart Ch Every Thursday after 10am Mass; 1st Saturday of the month 10am - 11am; Remaining Saturdays 5 - 6pm.
THE ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL This bill will be voted on by MPs on 29th November. We know that assisted suicide laws in other jurisdictions have had devastating consequences for the poor, disabled and marginalised. This is the biggest threat to the vulnerable in a decade, and we need a huge effort to lobby MPs to vote against the bill. Please urgently contact your MP and ask him/her to vote against the bill. You can contact your MP by visiting www.livesworthliving.org.uk or write to him/her at: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA or complete one of the cards available at the back of the church. NIGHT VIGIL FOR THE DEFEAT OF THIS BILL Wed 20th Nov. 9pm overnight to Thurs. 21st Nov. , 9am St John's Church in Lee-on-the-Solent. PO13 9AS Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. May God bless us all, bless our countries, and bless those who make our laws with the courage to embrace and uphold a culture of life. Important Bishop's Letter/video: The Assisted Dying Bill Please view the important pastoral letter from Bishop Phillip concerning the Assisted Dying Bill - Also, a personal appeal from the Bishop can be seen by watching the video below.
MEN’S PRAYER GROUP First Wednesdays, 7.30pm at St PH Hall A confidential, prayer and fellowship group helping us to be the best husbands, fathers, brothers and sons we can be. Contact Tom at: tom_fairman@yahoo.com
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Christian Unity Service Fri 19th January, 4pm at Holy Trinity Church, Fareham. Revd Lou Collins, the curate at St John’s church, Fareham, has been asked to create a team to lead this service. It is a wonderful opportunity to pray and worship together. It would be great to have a team in place by 28th Nov. Please get in touch with the Parish office if you would like to join them to put together this service.
‘LITTLE TREASURES’ TODDLER GROUP Every Tuesday in Term Time, 9.30am - 11am at St PH Hall 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.
SYCAMORE ADULT PATHWAY IN FAITH Wednesdays 7pm for 7.30pm at Sacred Heart Hall Looking for answers about the Catholic faith? If you are not a Catholic, or you know someone who isn’t, then we have the perfect course to be part of. We will talk about the existence of God, how God speaks to us, the person of Jesus, Mary, the Sacraments and many other key beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church. Interested? Please contact Dcn Larry and Yvette Murawski on lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
LADIES’ FELLOWSHIP GROUP - New! Wednesday 11th December, 7.30 - 9pm at St PH Hall Join our ladies group to come together in sisterhood and fellowship, getting to know each other, sharing our faith, and growing deeper in our relationship with the Lord. Every woman is so welcome and no age limit applies. For info please email: eloise@olimcomms.com
CHRISTIANS TOGETHER IN FAREHAM CHRISTINGLE-MAKING STAND Saturday 23rd November (Light Switch-on in Fareham) We are looking for a good number of volunteers to help with this. Are you free to help? Please contact; rachel@thehickses.org.uk
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.