Parish Events

PARISH PRAYER WALK Monday 10th August 10am From St Philip Howard Church. All very welcome!

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?

Registration forms will be available soon for children in Year 4 and above. Closing date Sunday 4th October . First Eucharist Masses – Corpus Christi Sunday 30th May ‘27

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.

The coming week: Sat 8th August – Sun 16th August

GOSPORT SECTION OF THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE Meeting Wed, 12th Aug, 1.30 pm, Our Lady, Stubbington. All welcome. Marguerite: 07751 435 487 email: margieboulter@aol.com Maria: 07790 378 097 email: mariaeowen@gmail.com

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.

UCM (Union Catholic Mothers) Back on Mon 31st Aug. Parish Ecology Group. Back on Tues 1st Sept. Children’s Liturgy. Back on Sun 6th Sept. LiƩle Treasures. We are back on Tues 8th Sept. Ladies’ Prayer Group. We are back on Wed 9th Sept. For info. contact Eloise: eloise@olimcomms.com Scripture Group. We are back on Fri 11th Sept.  A big thank you to the leaders of all our parish groups.

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".