Parish Events

FIRST EUCHARIST – 2026 Applications for 2026 are now invited. The programme is a commitment of 20 weeks. The classes, for those who regularly aƩend Sunday Mass, will be on Saturdays 10am - 11am at St Margaret Mary’s Park Gate. A starting date is to be confirmed. For the application form, contact S. Heart Parish Office: farehamportchester@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Closing date for applications is Sunday 28th September 2025

Every other Monday, 7pm at Sacred Heart Hall Next meeting: 15th Sept. 7pm for coffee/tea. Meeting starts at 7.30pm, closing at 9pm. All welcome. For more info contact: lornefry1954@hotmail.com

LADIES’ GROUP - Second Wednesdays - 7.30pm at St PH Hall Join our Ladies’ Group, 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

Sat. 20th Sept. 10.30am-1.30pm. St Bede’s Ch. Basingstoke Come and hear about the difference your donaƟons are making and CAFOD’s work with partners in Southern Ethiopia. A simple lunch will be provided so please book your place by emailing Jo: jlewry@cafod.org.uk

Following on from the mini-mission, we are hoping to start several prayer walks where partakers can pray for the people who live, learn or work in the residences, schools and care homes viewed or who are encountered along the way. We are asking for several volunteers who could serve as coordinators for the different areas of the parish. A coordinator would be asked to plan a route, set a risk assessment / schedule, and assemble the walkers. If you are interested in being a coordinator, please contact Dcn Larry;: lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk .

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.

Information Evening. Friday 26th Sept, 7-8.30pm St Philip Howard Church Hall. “Come and see” Come and celebrate with the Presentation of Certificates to this year’s Confirmands. Catch up, photos and find out about the programme ahead. We invite all young people in Years 8 and above, together with their parent/carer to come along to find out more about the group. Session 1: Fri 10th Oct. Beginning the journey. What is faith? Contact the Parish Office with your details to register your interest and / or offers to help our wonderful Team.  Sessions. Take place on 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7-8.30pm.

CONVERSATION GROUP Every other Thurs, 2pm - 3.30pm, Sacred Heart Hall Do you have APHASIA or communicaƟon difficulƟes aŌer a stroke? Come and join our friendly group. DonaƟon of £2. For info. contact Angela at: amnally65@gmail.com

Wednesdays, 7.15pm at Sacred Heart Hall Starting Wednesday 24th September 2025 For those wanƟng to know about the Catholic faith and coming into full communion with the Church. We talk about the evidence for the existence of God, how God speaks to us, the person of Jesus, Mary, Sacraments... For details contact Dcn Larry Murawski on 01329 318 869 or email: lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk