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A very warm welcome

Welcome to The Catholic Church of Fareham and Portchester. Our church is proud to work together within our diverse communities to share the message of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, as well as the many blessings we have received.


As a place of worship, community, and love, we warmly welcome everyone to join us in celebrating and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our doors are always open, especially to those who seek comfort, guidance, and support.


We invite all parishioners and visitors to participate within the life of the parish and get involved in the many activities we undertake to support a healthy and vibrant community. Whether you are seeking spiritual nourishment, fellowship, or opportunities to serve others, we offer a wide range of ministries and programmes suitable for all ages and interests. From volunteering for ministries and visiting the sick and elderly, to participating in youth groups and Bible study sessions, there is something for everyone at our church.


Parish News and Events

Please keep up to date with parish news and activities

Prayer Requests:

PRAYERS PLEASE... ‘Holy Spirit, the comforter’

for the sick, and those who care for them, especially Richard B., Ann H., Lucyna S., John N, Zita, Ana, Navroza, Beth, Jan, Mary M., Basil, Ninette, Derek M., Ursula P. and Sr. Veronica OP


Please pray for our recently deceased:

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FUNERAL GUIDANCE

NEWSLETTER

LATEST NEWS

By Webmaster March 20, 2026
LENT DEVOTIONS Stations of the Cross Sunday 22nd March - 4pm Immaculate Conception, Stubbington where our Chosen youth will lead the Stations. Friday 27th March - 9.15am before Mass  Thursdays 7am Dawn Mass Sacred Heart Church A simple Mass followed by a lovely breakfast in the Hall hosted by the UCM supporƟng our Lent Appeal
By Webmaster March 20, 2026
Palm Sunday Blessing of the Palms and Passion Gospel There will be a second collection for the Easter Flowers 6.30pm Vigil No palm procession. 9am Mass Gather on the pavement by the railings of the Sacred Heart Church (facing the Bus Station) We’ll process into our Church via the Foyer. 11am Mass Gather in the Hall. We’ll process via hall exit into our Church via the Foyer. 6pm Mass No palm procession Holy Tuesday Chrism Mass - Mass of the Sacred Oils 11am St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth All are very welcome for this important gathering of the Diocese in the Cathedral, with the Bishop and his Clergy renewing their Ordination promises. Do try and join us! The Solemn Blessing of the Oils; of Catechumens, the Sick and consecration of the Oil of Chrism for our community. Maundy Thursday At St Philip Howard Church 7:30pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Procession of the Oils, Washing of the Feet, The Eucharist, and procession of the Bl. Sacrament taken from the Church. Watching - Altar of Repose in the Hall. Night Prayer at c. 10.30pm Good Friday 9am Stations of the Cross - Sacred Heart Church. 9.45am Walk of Witness - in Precinct 10:15am Service of Witness - West St. Podium. 3pm Passion of Our Lord At St Philip Howard Church Holy Saturday At Sacred Heart Church 9.30am Office of Readings & Morning Prayer ÅšwiÄ™nconka - Blessing of the Easter Baskets 10am - Immaculate Conception Church, Stubbington The Resurrection of the Lord 8pm The Easter Vigil At St Philip Howard Church The New Fire, Blessing of Paschal Candle, Sequence, Liturgy of Light, Scripture readings, Blessing of Water, Renewal of Baptismal Promises, IniÆŸaÆŸons, Confirmation and Eucharist. Reception in Hall afterwards! Easter Sunday 9am Dawn Mass - Sacred Heart Church  11am Day Mass - St Philip Howard Church
By Webmaster March 20, 2026
CHOCOLATE TOMBOLA 150th Refurbishment Fund. On Palm Sunday a tombola will be held with money raised going towards our Sacred Heart 150th Refurbishment Fund. Please can you consider donating chocolate eggs, bars or sweets? All donations to the office by Fri 27th Mar please.
By Webmaster March 20, 2026
Help is needed to set up on Mon 30th March, 10.30am at St Philip Howard Church Hall. Please just turn up, thank you.
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PARISH NOTICES

By Webmaster March 20, 2026
CHURCH CLEANING SPH Thursday 2nd April at 8.30am and/or Saturday 4th April in the morning (time to be confirmed) Please contact the parish office or just turn up!
By Webmaster March 20, 2026
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, 7.30pm - 8.30pm at Sacred Heart Church Please come and pray for workers in the Lord’s vineyard. 
By Webmaster March 6, 2026
February “Server of the Month”  Well done to Faith who has been awarded the Green Cincture of Honour for the coming month (March). Thank you to all the servers and their families for your support. Holy Week Practices and Triduum Liturgies Please return your attendance forms to the Sacristy for jobs!
By Webmaster March 6, 2026
Please visit www.catholicchurchfareham.org.uk/baptism Please visit the parish website for details and to register online. Why not take part while “still expecting”? Next PreparaÆŸon Pathway dates commences in May .
By Webmaster March 6, 2026
A BIG THANK YOU From Cn. John and us all… To our BEREAVEMENT TEAM for the support with the large number of funerals that we've had recently. To our HEALTH AND SAFETY TEAM For their hard work signing off the necessary ‘Work Nest’ Audit for our two Church sites and liaising with our many Parish Groups (let alone the chore of the weekly checks). This has been a huge task, to say the least. Thank you all for your cooperaÆŸon with what has been asked by the Parish Team and the required checklists for this necessary part of Parish life that Cn John is legally responsible for.
By Webmaster February 7, 2026
Well done to Sancta C ., who has been awarded the Green Cincture of Honour for the coming month (February). Above all, thank you to our wonderful team of servers.
By Webmaster January 16, 2026
ADORE SPIRITUAL MINI-RETREAT 24th January, 10.00-1.00 on Zoom. "GOD IS LOVE" – Jesus taught that God is a loving and merciful Father. Mini retreat morning including Mass, AdoraÆŸon, Praise, Prophecy, Prayer for the giÅŒs of the Holy Spirit and inspiring talk from guest speaker Fr. Chris Thomas, founder of the Irenaeus Community in Liverpool. Register in advance at bit.ly/ADOREJAN2026 More informaÆŸon at www.altonrenewal.com
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LIVESTREAM - HOLY MASS

By Webmaster March 20, 2026
LENT DEVOTIONS Stations of the Cross Sunday 22nd March - 4pm Immaculate Conception, Stubbington where our Chosen youth will lead the Stations. Friday 27th March - 9.15am before Mass  Thursdays 7am Dawn Mass Sacred Heart Church A simple Mass followed by a lovely breakfast in the Hall hosted by the UCM supporƟng our Lent Appeal
By Webmaster March 20, 2026
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - CONFESSIONS Fareham ¨ Thursday 26th March: 10am - 11am. ¨ 1st Saturdays: 10am - 11am. 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays: 5pm - 6pm. Stubbington ¨ Tuesday 6pm - 6.45pm ¨ Saturday 4pm - 5.45pm ¨ After all weekday Masses Park Gate ¨ Saturday 5pm - 6pm ¨ Other days by appointment Gosport ¨ Wednesday 6.15pm - 6.45pm ¨ Saturday 12 Noon - 1pm
By Webmaster March 13, 2026
Saturday 14th March 9.30am - 3.30pm at St Philip Howard Led by Sr Hyacinthe OP. www.lightoftruth.uk/courses A date for the diary, please, for new and existing Catechists. We are very blessed to have the Dominican Sisters of Sway come to our Solent Pastoral Area and lead a formation day for us. It is the 3rd Saturday in Lent, a refreshing day of formation and prayer, as we seek to bring people to Christ. Refreshments throughout but please bring a packed lunch.

PARISH EVENTS

By Webmaster March 20, 2026
GOOD FRIDAY 3rd April Fareham. Service of Witness; 10:15am. West Street Podium. All are welcome! Free hot cross buns. Portchester. Walk of Witness; 9:45am in Precinct
By Webmaster March 20, 2026
Palm Sunday Blessing of the Palms and Passion Gospel There will be a second collection for the Easter Flowers 6.30pm Vigil No palm procession. 9am Mass Gather on the pavement by the railings of the Sacred Heart Church (facing the Bus Station) We’ll process into our Church via the Foyer. 11am Mass Gather in the Hall. We’ll process via hall exit into our Church via the Foyer. 6pm Mass No palm procession Holy Tuesday Chrism Mass - Mass of the Sacred Oils 11am St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth All are very welcome for this important gathering of the Diocese in the Cathedral, with the Bishop and his Clergy renewing their Ordination promises. Do try and join us! The Solemn Blessing of the Oils; of Catechumens, the Sick and consecration of the Oil of Chrism for our community. Maundy Thursday At St Philip Howard Church 7:30pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Procession of the Oils, Washing of the Feet, The Eucharist, and procession of the Bl. Sacrament taken from the Church. Watching - Altar of Repose in the Hall. Night Prayer at c. 10.30pm Good Friday 9am Stations of the Cross - Sacred Heart Church. 9.45am Walk of Witness - in Precinct 10:15am Service of Witness - West St. Podium. 3pm Passion of Our Lord At St Philip Howard Church Holy Saturday At Sacred Heart Church 9.30am Office of Readings & Morning Prayer ÅšwiÄ™nconka - Blessing of the Easter Baskets 10am - Immaculate Conception Church, Stubbington The Resurrection of the Lord 8pm The Easter Vigil At St Philip Howard Church The New Fire, Blessing of Paschal Candle, Sequence, Liturgy of Light, Scripture readings, Blessing of Water, Renewal of Baptismal Promises, IniÆŸaÆŸons, Confirmation and Eucharist. Reception in Hall afterwards! Easter Sunday 9am Dawn Mass - Sacred Heart Church  11am Day Mass - St Philip Howard Church
By Webmaster March 20, 2026
Help is needed to set up on Mon 30th March, 10.30am at St Philip Howard Church Hall. Please just turn up, thank you.
By Webmaster March 20, 2026
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE WITH BISHOP PHILIP Monday 6th - Friday 10th July ‘26 From Heathrow. £949 per person for a shared room. Youth pilgrims £895 Please contact: Cn. P.J. Smith 07780 221 686 or by post to St. Edmunds House, Bp Crispian Way, Portsmouth. PO1 3QA CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION PILGRIMAGE Friday 21st - Friday 28th August 2026 Visit: www.catholicassociation.co.uk A medically enhanced pilgrimage for Assisted Pilgrims or come as a Young Pilgrim Helper. For over a hundred years the CA’s mission has been to make pilgrimage possible for all, (Cn John is staying at the Hotel Eliseo). Jumbulance travel available too. Chartered flights with Tangney Tours
By Webmaster March 20, 2026
‘Chitty-Chitty Bang Bang’ !! Our server and parishioner Daniel is making a debut at the Kings Theatre, Southsea, as liÆ©le Jeremy in ‘Chitty-Chitty Bang bang’ He will be performing in the following showings, if you can go and support him; Fri 10th & Sat 11th April at 1.30pm / Sun 12th April at 1pm Tues 14th, Thurs 16th, Fri 17th & Sat 18th April at 7pm
By Webmaster March 20, 2026
PARISH BEREAVEMENT “BETHANY” GROUP 3rd Thursdays. 10am - Sacred Heart Hall. For anyone who has lost a loved one. A warm, welcoming and safe space to be. sacredheart.bethany@gmail.com
By Webmaster March 20, 2026
LITTLE TREASURES’ TODDLER GROUP Every Tuesday, 9:30am - 11am at St Philip Howard Hall Just £1.50 for children to come and play with a lovely selection of toys and for carers to have a hot drink and biscuit. All are welcome.
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PARISH INFORMATION

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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.