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WELCOME TO FR DAVID CONROY & FR JOHN ADIKWU Celebrating Mass for while Cn. John is away in Lourdes.
July “Server of the Month” Well done to Daniel EG who has been awarded the Green Cincture of Honour for the coming month (August).
Thank you so much to everyone who came to support Fr Jack on his special day, to the wonderful Solent Choir for leading the singing, and your extraordinarily generous collection for him. Your kindness and generosity will help him as he begins his ministry in Southampton City Centre Parish as Assistant Priest and Universities Chaplain. Your gift was truly overwhelming and deeply appreciated.
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Thursday Mornings (fortnightly). New volunteers are needed to help care for our church. If you can spare some time on a Thursday morning, please contact the Parish Office for more details.
To ensure your parish registration is up to date, and you continue to receive the newsletter, and other communications please complete the forms as soon as possible. A separate form needs to be completed for each adult and each child separate forms for adults and children. Adult Registration Form is available here: https://catholicdioceseofportsmouth.churchsuite.com/forms/nkuysqm4
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, in person Sat 26th Sept Online Session 1 Tues 29th Sept, from 8pm Online Session 2 Tues 6th Oct, from 8pm The closing date for this Preparation Programme is midday on Friday 11th September 2026.
In mid-September we bid a fond farewell & thank you to Pauline McNamara (moving to Scotland) and welcome Jess House as our new part-time team member in the office.
BAPTISM www.catholicchurchfareham.org.uk/baptism Next preparation sessions begin in September. For details and to register online, please visit the parish website. ENQUIRERS’ GROUP – ADULT JOURNEY IN FAITH Interested in the Catholic Faith? If you would like to join the autumn group starting in October, please email Dcn Larry: lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
ADORATION - Tues 10.45am and Thurs. 7.30pm Spend time in silent prayer “detoxing” your heart, mind and soul before the Lord. It would be wonderful this week to come together to pray for the ordinations happening. JESUS YOUTH - ‘4th FRIDAYS ADORATION’ Friday 24th July 6pm - 10pm. Sacred Heart Church Time out to pray for peace. Come, just “be” with the Lord.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION – CONFESSION Thursdays, after 10am Mass Saturdays, 5 - 6pm (1st Saturdays; 10 - 11am)
ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL – PETITION Visit cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide Please contact our MP as a matter of urgency to express your views on this Bill, even if you have written previously. Right to Life UK. Visit www.righttolife.org.uk/sept11vote A simple online tool: enter your postcode, review the suggested message, and send it directly to your MP
To ensure your parish registration is up to date, and you continue to receive the newsletter, and other communications please complete the forms as soon as possible. A separate form needs to be completed for each adult and each child separate forms for adults and children. Adult Registration Form is available here: https://catholicdioceseofportsmouth.churchsuite.com/forms/nkuysqm4
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, in person Sat 26th Sept Online Session 1 Tues 29th Sept, from 8pm Online Session 2 Tues 6th Oct, from 8pm The closing date for this Preparation Programme is midday on Friday 11th September 2026.
Synodality invites us to walk together through listening, prayerful discernment, and shared responsibility for our mission. Parishioners are being asked to reflect on our journey and share their views with the Diocesan Team. Parish Meetings Come and take part in the conversation. All are invited. Tuesday 1st Sept . After Mass and 7-9pm at SH Church Hall. Saturday 5th Sept 2.30pm at SPH Church Hall. Discussion themes … How are we living synodality in our Diocese and parish? How do I contribute to the life and mission of the parish? How well do we listen, welcome others & discern together? How can we grow further as a synodal Church? What steps can we take to help our parish achieve this vision?
Children in Year 4 and above are invited to join the First Holy Communion programme beginning in January at St Margaret Mary Parish, Park Gate. Sessions run on Saturdays from 10 - 11am for 20 weeks. Contact the Parish Office for an application form (available soon) Closing date for application is Sunday 27 September.
“LIVING STONES” PARISH PARTY (1 Pt 2:4-5) St Philip Howard Hall. Sat 17th Oct. 12.30pm – 3pm As Christ is the Living Stone chosen by God, so we too are called to be built together into a spiritual house, this will be an opportunity to thank all those who contribute to parish life in many ways. Everyone is warmly welcome to join us for food, fellowship, and a free raffle. More information in the next newsletter.
The coming week: Sat 22nd August – Sun 6th September
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, in person Sat 26th Sept Online Session 1 Tues 29th Sept, from 8pm Online Session 2 Tues 6th Oct, from 8pm The closing date for this Preparation Programme is midday on Friday 11th September 2026.
This year marks the 800th anniversary of the life and spiritual legacy of St Francis of Assisi. Our Parish hosts the Solent OFS, a Franciscan community centred on prayer, simplicity, fraternity and service. Members from across the south coast meet at Sacred Heart or St Philip Howard every third Saturday for prayer, formation and fellowship. If you would like to find out more about the Solent OFS, join a meeting or drop a line to: Solentofs@outlook.com .
UCM (Union of Catholic Mothers) - Mon 31st Aug. Parish Ecology Group - Tues 8th Sept. Children’s Liturgy - Sun 6th Sept. Little Treasures - Tues 8th Sept. Ladies’ Prayer Group - Wed 9th Sept. Scripture Group - Fri 11th Sept.
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.