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‘What is this ‘good news’, and who is it for?’ The course starts in the week beginning 23rd Feb and runs for 5 weeks. Each aÆ©endee will receive the course book at the first session which will cost £5.00. If you wish to join a group please contact Liz at: elizdunning@ntlworld.com by Friday 13th February.
Christians Together in Portchester Five Wednesdays commencing 25th February, 12 noon service. Methodist Ch, Castle Street, Portchester. Followed by a light lunch of soup, bread and cheese. Donations to CAFOD and Christian Aid. Christians Together in Fareham Five Thursdays starting 26th February, 12.15 to 1pm. Fareham URC Church, Osborne Road South. Homemade soup, bread, fruit, tea and coffee. Donations to Christian Aid.
Sat 21st February, 11am at the Cathedral Please pray for our two Catechumens and ten Candidates being presented to the Bishop at the Rite of Election. Everyone is invited to witness this powerful moment.
Ash Wednesday - 18th February * 10am - Mass. Sacred Heart Church * 7.30pm - Mass. St Philip Howard Church Fasting The law of fasting requires that a Catholic between the ages of 18 - 60yrs eats only one full meal in a day, with no food in-between meals. It is understood that two other meals, if one eats three meals a day, should not total one full meal. Suggest one might fast in a more complete way, i.e., eating only a portion of a single meal. (CCC 2043) Abstinence means not to eat meat. Its purpose is to be an act of sacrifice, that helps us grow in freedom to make much bigger sacrifices. It would not make sense to make the sacrifice of not eating meat, and then eat a wonderful meal I might enjoy even more. Lent Devotions Stations of the Cross and Benediction * Wednesday & Friday, 9:15am before Mass * Sundays, 4pm at Sacred Heart Church A physical, mental and spiritual devotion, pondering the sufferings of Christ. 7am Dawn Mass Thursdays in Lent. Sacred Heart Church Starting on Thurs 19th February. A simple Mass followed by a lovely breakfast in the Hall hosted by the UCM supporting our Lent Appeal - Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association.
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, 7pm - 8pm at Sacred Heart Church  Please come and pray for workers in the Lord’s vineyard.
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.
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 Preparation Pathway dates: Meet & Greet - in person Saturday 14th Feb, 10am Online Session 1 Tuesday 17th Feb, from 8pm Online Session 2 Tuesday 24th Feb, from 8pm The closing date for this Preparation Pathway is on Friday 30th January, by Midday.
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
I hope you have been blessed with an enjoyable Christmas and New Year. Your cards, kind messages and gifts to me have been so generous. Thank you too for your very kind gift of the Christmas offering. Thank you to the team for your huge effort with the extra celebrations for New Year, Altar Servers and Epiphany - AMDG.  Cn John. (Cn John’s Christmas break is 26th - 30th January)
Saturday 17 Jan, St Margaret Mary, Park Gate 10am - 1pm This covers both Adult & Child Safeguarding Training Safeguarding Training is mandatory for anyone who DBS holds volunteers. Training must be refreshed every 3 years. The training can be done online or face to face.  For enquiries/to book email Stephanie. Parish Safeguarding: safeguarding.fare@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - CONFESSIONS * Thursdays; After 10am Mass. * 1st Saturdays; 10am - 11am. * 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays; 5pm - 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 Bit unsure how? Cn John’s booklets available on the font, or visit: www.ctsbooks.org/how-to-go-to-confession
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - CONFESSIONS ¨ Thursdays; After 10am Mass. ¨ 1st Saturdays; 10am - 11am. ¨ 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays; 5pm - 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 Bit unsure how? Cn John’s booklets available on the font, or visit; www.ctsbooks.org/how-to-go-to-confession
“FEASTING ON THE WORD OF GOD” Friday mornings: 11.15am Sacred Heart Hall The aim is to spend time reading Scripture and to then discuss it. We look forward to seeing you.
PORTSMOUTH VOCATIONS www.portsmouthvocations.org Contact Canon John at 01329 318 869 or Email: vocations@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk “Seeker Saturdays” Pray, Decide & Don’t Worry Sat 28th Feb. 11am - 3pm at Sacred Heart Presbytery. Fellowship, discussion, Mass, hospitality adoration. For those with “that idea that won’t go away”. Come and see!
SYCAMORE ADULT PATHWAY IN FAITH Wednesdays, 7pm Church for time of prayer, then 7.15pm in Sacred Heart Hall for hospitality and topic. 9pm finish. Looking for answers about the Catholic faith? All welcome. Contact Dcn Larry: lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Every other Monday, 7pm. Sacred Heart Hall Next meeting: 16th February. From 7pm for coffee/tea. Please join us for a talk by the Air Ambulance. All are very welcome. All are very welcome. For more info contact: lornefry1954@hotmail.com
‘What is this ‘good news’, and who is it for?’ The course starts in the week beginning 23rd Feb and runs for 5 weeks. Each aÆ©endee will receive the course book at the first session which will cost £5.00. If you wish to join a group please contact Liz at: elizdunning@ntlworld.com by Friday 13th February.
Christians Together in Portchester Five Wednesdays commencing 25th February, 12 noon service. Methodist Ch, Castle Street, Portchester. Followed by a light lunch of soup, bread and cheese. Donations to CAFOD and Christian Aid. Christians Together in Fareham Five Thursdays starting 26th February, 12.15 to 1pm. Fareham URC Church, Osborne Road South. Homemade soup, bread, fruit, tea and coffee. Donations to Christian Aid.
Sat 21st February, 11am at the Cathedral Please pray for our two Catechumens and ten Candidates being presented to the Bishop at the Rite of Election. Everyone is invited to witness this powerful moment.
Ash Wednesday - 18th February * 10am - Mass. Sacred Heart Church * 7.30pm - Mass. St Philip Howard Church Fasting The law of fasting requires that a Catholic between the ages of 18 - 60yrs eats only one full meal in a day, with no food in-between meals. It is understood that two other meals, if one eats three meals a day, should not total one full meal. Suggest one might fast in a more complete way, i.e., eating only a portion of a single meal. (CCC 2043) Abstinence means not to eat meat. Its purpose is to be an act of sacrifice, that helps us grow in freedom to make much bigger sacrifices. It would not make sense to make the sacrifice of not eating meat, and then eat a wonderful meal I might enjoy even more. Lent Devotions Stations of the Cross and Benediction * Wednesday & Friday, 9:15am before Mass * Sundays, 4pm at Sacred Heart Church A physical, mental and spiritual devotion, pondering the sufferings of Christ. 7am Dawn Mass Thursdays in Lent. Sacred Heart Church Starting on Thurs 19th February. A simple Mass followed by a lovely breakfast in the Hall hosted by the UCM supporting our Lent Appeal - Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association.
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 all 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.
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.