Parish Events
‘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.
The coming week: Sat 25th July – Sun 2nd August
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!
21st - 28th August - Isle of Wight Time to be renewed, empowered, re-energised by being with and listening to God. For more info please contact: verbumdei.iow@gmail.com or www.uk.verbumdei.org .
“QUIET” MASS Sunday 19th July 2026 3rd Sunday of the Month - 6pm. St Philip Howard Church Stigma-free service; reduced lighting, no music and periods of silence throughout. stephanie.campbellrc@gmail.com
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".
Sat 25th July 10am Sacred Heart Hall.
ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD Sat 18th July, 11am, St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth. PO1 3HG Dcn Jack Ryan from our Pastoral Area, will be ordained by Bishop Philip in July. Everyone is warmly invited. Parking suggestions … Option 1. Portsmouth Park & Ride (my recommendation) Portsmouth Park & Ride, Tipner Ln, PO2 8AN is usually the easiest and least stressful option. The Park & Ride buses stop outside St John's Cathedral on Bishop Crispian Way. Option 2. Nearby City Centre Car Parks Marketway (next to Cascades) Portsmouth PO1 4AH Cascades Multi-Storey, Commercial Rd, Portsmouth PO1 4RL Isambard Brunel Multi-Storey , Alec Rose Ln, Portsmouth PO1 2BX All are around a 5–10 minute walk from the Cathedral. Option 2 - Cathedral Car Park It is chargeable, limited spaces on a first-come, first-served basis and fills quickly. Make sure you pay or validate your parking before leaving, otherwise you may receive a parking charge notice. THANK YOU – “Fr” Jack’s gift Thank you for your generous support of Jack. Your kindness will help him establish himself in his new mission. We will present Fr. Jack with your gift on Sunday 26th July when he comes to celebrate Mass and offer his “first blessings”.