Parish Events

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE ‘24 -  opportunities www.lourdes-france.org/en Bishop Philip warmly invites people to join him on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. The pilgrimage will be leaving from Gatwick airport on Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July 2024 (4 nights in Lourdes ). If you would like to know more about joining the group - either as a pilgrim £859 or as a youth helper £780 (serving pilgrims and helping them) Please contact; lourdes@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Cn John’s diary commitments means that he can’t make the dates in July for the Diocesan pilgrimage. He will be travelling with the Catholic Association Pilgrimage to Lourdes (Friday 23 to Friday 30 August 2024) The CA took his elderly parents needing medical care in the Accueil. Travelling from Birmingham airport (& staying for 7 nights). Come as an assisted pilgrim, that might mean you can stay in a hotel but you need some mobility assistance. Or stay with our group in the Sanctuary ‘Accueil’ with full time medical care provided. Or you come as an able-bodied pilgrim, volunteer or health care professional. More information https://www.catholicassociation.co.uk

FANNING THE FLAME SUMMER CAMP  19th - 23rd August. FAITH, FUN, FELLOWSHIP (FTF) St Cassian’s Centre, Kintbury. Ages 11 - 21 years The camp is run by the Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph and an experienced team of volunteers who have been running FTF streamed events for over 20 years; 70 places. Mass, Teaching, Crafts, Workshops, Sports, Q&A, Praise and Worship, Talks, Dramas, Team Activities, Great Food, Adoration. You’ll make friends for life! Please book ASAP to avoid disappointment. For more information please visit: www.fanningtheflame.co.uk/summer-camp-2024

‘CHOSEN’ CONFIRMATION GROUP Session:  Fri 24th May, 7pm at St PH Hall Topic; “ Servant leadership = a life lived”

ADULT JOURNEY IN FAITH Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Group Sessions  - Wednesdays, 7pm - 9pm Sacred Heart Church Hall For those seeking answers and wanting to learn more about what Catholics believe. No commitment is requested or required – we are happy always, to share our journey with you. For more info, contact the Parish Office

CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION NETWORK There will be a mandatory collection on 11/12th May for the work of our CCN on this World Communications Day.

PRAISE & WORSHIP EVENING Friday 17th May, 7:30pm at St PH A themed evening of; scripture, reflection, adoration, silence, prayer and worship - just come and be. Followed by a wonderful social of refreshments and fellowship in the Hall. Bring your friends! All are welcome!

PARISH BEREAVEMENT “BETHANY” GROUP Thurs 16th May, 10am at Sacred Heart Hall For anyone who has lost a loved one. A warm, welcoming and safe space to be … For more info email; sacredheart.bethany@gmail.com

PARISH ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (SVP) The SVP are here to provide help, friendship and comfort. Everything we do is in strict confidence. Call us on 07435 880 190 any day between 8am & 6pm.

MENS’ PRAYER GROUP First Wednesdays 7:30pm, St PH This growing, confidential, prayer and fellowship group helps to support each other to be the best husbands, fathers, brothers and sons we can be. Contact Tom at; tom_fairman@yahoo.com