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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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September Farewell & Welcome Farewell to Fr Matthew being moved from Gosport to Thatcham and succeeded by Fr Nishan from the IoW.
Celebrating the Sunday 9am (2nd of 3) 11am (3rd of 3) for us By decree of the Church, a Plenary Indulgence is granted to the faithful who devoutly assist at the First Mass of a newly ordained priest. 1. Receive Sacramental Confession (within 20 days before or after the Mass) 2. Receive Holy Communion on the day of the Mass 3. Pray for the intentions of the Holy Father (e.g., one Our Father and one Hail Mary) We encourage all who attend Fr Jack's First Mass to take advantage of this special spiritual gift of the Church.
The parish is now using a new Diocesan system called ChurchSuite, to manage our parishioner database, communications and newsletter. To ensure you remain registered as a parishioner and to continue receiving the newsletter and communications from the parish, you will need to complete a new Registration Form. There is a separate form for adults and children. How to re-register • Info. leaflets and posters will be available in each church • ‘ Drop-In Tea & Biscuit Sign-Up Sessions ’ If you need help completing the form, please come to Sacred Heart Hall on Thurs 6 Aug or Thurs 13 Aug, between 11.00am and 12.30pm, and we will be happy to assist you. 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.
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
20 hours per week. A key role in supporting the mission of the parish and the 10-yr Mission Plan for our Pastoral Area. To apply contact: recruitment@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk ‘Parish Administrator, Fareham’ in the subject line of your email and they will send you the link for your application.
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)
SERVER OF THE MONTH - May Well done to Daniel E-G and Faith F. who have been awarded the Green Cincture of Honour for the coming month. Above all, thank you to all the servers and their families for your support.
The parish is now using a new Diocesan system called ChurchSuite, to manage our parishioner database, communications and newsletter. To ensure you remain registered as a parishioner and to continue receiving the newsletter and communications from the parish, you will need to complete a new Registration Form. There is a separate form for adults and children. How to re-register • Info. leaflets and posters will be available in each church • ‘ Drop-In Tea & Biscuit Sign-Up Sessions ’ If you need help completing the form, please come to Sacred Heart Hall on Thurs 6 Aug or Thurs 13 Aug, between 11.00am and 12.30pm, and we will be happy to assist you. 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.
20 hours per week. A key role in supporting the mission of the parish and the 10-yr Mission Plan for our Pastoral Area. To apply contact: recruitment@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk ‘Parish Administrator, Fareham’ in the subject line of your email and they will send you the link for your application.
The coming week: Sat 1st August – Sun 9th August
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.
CELEBRATE FESTIVAL 2026 www.celebratefestival.org 15 –19 August. At Worth Abbey, West Sussex. RH10 4SD The UK's premier Catholic family event will feature keynote talks, worship, and family activities around the theme "Let There Be Light".
‘CELEBRATE’ 15th – 19th Aug. www.celebratefestival.org Worth Abbey, West Sussex. The UK's premier Catholic family event will feature keynote talks, worship, and family activities around the theme "Let There Be Light". ‘FANNING THE FLAME’ SUMMER CAMP Mon 17th - Fri. 21st August. St Cassian's Centre, Kintbury Age range: 11 - 17 years. £195 … Spaces sell fast! www.fanningtheflame.co.uk/summer-camp-2026 SILENT RETREAT - VERBUM DEI RETREAT CENTRE 21st - 28th August. Isle of Wight. www.uk.verbumdei.org Time to be renewed, empowered, re-energised by being with and listening to God. verbumdei.iow@gmail.com
St Philip Howard Hall. Sat 17th October . A special opportunity to thank all those who contribute to the life of our parish. Details will follow.
Children’s Liturgy. Back on Sun 6th Sept. Little Treasures. We are back on Tues 8th Sept. UCM (Union Catholic Mothers) Back on Mon 31st Aug. Scripture Group. We are back on Fri 11th Sept. Ladies’ Prayer Group. Back on 9th Sept. If you would like to find out about joining the group, please contact Eloise on: eloise@olimcomms.com Parish Ecology Group. Last session 28th July. Back 1st Sept. A big thank you the leaders of all our parish groups.
A big thank you to everyone who bought cakes last weekend. Together, we raised an amazing £391.27 in support of Callum, Faith, and Bethany as they prepare to go on pilgrimage. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
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.