Parish Events

PARISH PRAYER WALK A 45-minute gentle walk. Monday 12th October 10am from St Philip Howard Ch.

Saturday 7th November 10am - 4.00pm Our Lady Queen of Apostles, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1DN Cost: £25 (£12 concessions). No one should be prevented from attending because of cost, so please get in touch. For info. email: catholicmotherssoton@gmail.com

QUIZ NIGHT (AND Optional CURRY) Fri 20th November.  St Philip Howard Hall. £5 per person Bring your own refreshments (or you can order a tasty £10 curry too!). Quiz master – David B-P.

PARISH ECOLOGY GROUP ‘PEG’ MEETING Friday 16th October 7.30pm – 9pm Sacred Heart Hall All welcome. Email: john.vivian@ntlworld.com

“LIVING STONES” PARISH PARTY (1 Pt 2:4-5) St Philip Howard Hall. Sat 17th Oct. 12.30pm – 3pm Our parish is blessed with many generous people whose dedication and warmth bring our parish to life. To say thank you we are hosting a special parish celebration. All welcome.

The coming week: Sat 10th October – Sat 17 th October

LADIES’ GROUP Second Wednesdays, 7.30pm at St Philip Howard Hall Come and see! Getting to know each other, sharing our faith, and growing deeper in our relationship with the Lord. Every woman is so welcome - no age limit applies. Contact Eloise at: eloise@olimcomms.com

On this day the whole Church unites through prayer for its missionary activity, and by collecting funds to support Catholic communities across the world experiencing situations of poverty and turmoil. The theme chosen by the Holy Father is: ‘Hearts on fire, feet on the move’ (based on Luke 24). In his message for World Mission Sunday, Pope Francis encourages us all to set hearts ablaze with God’s love and compassion for ‘everyone has the right to receive the Gospel and we as Christ’s followers have the duty to proclaim it without excluding anyone.’  Donations and prayers on this day have a direct impact on Catholic communities overseas where the Church is too young, too small, or too poor to flourish without help. Donations help build the Church, support vocations, and enable missionaries to carry out their mission in often dangerous and remote places. For more info about the work of Missio, visit www.missio.org.uk You can give to this collection via the envelopes provided (including those wishing to Gift Aid) or by using the Dona Plates (non Gift Aid only).

To mark this, a small outdoor space is being created at St Philip Howard Church for his feast day on Sun. 4th Oct. If you would like to contribute towards the cost of this project, please place your donation in a labelled envelope and return it to the Parish Office.