Parish Events

SYCAMORE ADULT PATHWAY IN FAITH Wednesdays, 7pm Church for time of prayer, then 7.15pm in Sacred Heart Hall for hospitality and topic. 9pm finish. Looking for answers about the Catholic faith? All welcome. Contact Dcn Larry: lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

Every other Monday, 7pm. Sacred Heart Hall Next meeting: 16th February. From 7pm for coffee/tea. Please join us for a talk by the Air Ambulance. All are very welcome. All are very welcome. For more info contact: lornefry1954@hotmail.com

‘What is this ‘good news’, and who is it for?’ The course starts in the week beginning 23rd Feb and runs for 5 weeks. Each aƩendee will receive the course book at the first session which will cost £5.00. If you wish to join a group please contact Liz at: elizdunning@ntlworld.com by Friday 13th February.

Christians Together in Portchester Five Wednesdays commencing 25th February, 12 noon service. Methodist Ch, Castle Street, Portchester. Followed by a light lunch of soup, bread and cheese. Donations to CAFOD and Christian Aid. Christians Together in Fareham Five Thursdays starting 26th February, 12.15 to 1pm. Fareham URC Church, Osborne Road South. Homemade soup, bread, fruit, tea and coffee. Donations to Christian Aid.

Sat 21st February, 11am at the Cathedral Please pray for our two Catechumens and ten Candidates being presented to the Bishop at the Rite of Election. Everyone is invited to witness this powerful moment.

Ash Wednesday - 18th February * 10am - Mass. Sacred Heart Church * 7.30pm - Mass. St Philip Howard Church Fasting The law of fasting requires that a Catholic between the ages of 18 - 60yrs eats only one full meal in a day, with no food in-between meals. It is understood that two other meals, if one eats three meals a day, should not total one full meal. Suggest one might fast in a more complete way, i.e., eating only a portion of a single meal. (CCC 2043) Abstinence means not to eat meat. Its purpose is to be an act of sacrifice, that helps us grow in freedom to make much bigger sacrifices. It would not make sense to make the sacrifice of not eating meat, and then eat a wonderful meal I might enjoy even more. Lent Devotions Stations of the Cross and Benediction * Wednesday & Friday, 9:15am before Mass * Sundays, 4pm at Sacred Heart Church A physical, mental and spiritual devotion, pondering the sufferings of Christ. 7am Dawn Mass Thursdays in Lent. Sacred Heart Church Starting on Thurs 19th February. A simple Mass followed by a lovely breakfast in the Hall hosted by the UCM supporting our Lent Appeal - Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association.

Saturday 14th March 9.30am - 3.30pm at St Philip Howard Led by Sr Hyacinthe OP. www.lightoftruth.uk/courses  A date for the diary, please, for all new and existing Catechists. We are very blessed to have the Dominican Sisters of Sway come to our Solent Pastoral Area and lead a formation day for us. It is the 3rd Saturday in Lent, a refreshing day of formation and prayer, as we seek to bring people to Christ.

Sat 14th February 2pm. St Philip Howard Hall To start looking at ideas for celebrating our 150th in 2028. Please do come and let’s think about what we can do to thank God and Celebrate our Catholic Faith.

CONVERSATION GROUP Every other Thurs, 2pm - 3.30pm, Sacred Heart Hall Next meeting: 19th February Do you have APHASIA or communication difficulties afer a stroke? Come and join our friendly group. Donation of £2. For info. contact Angela at: amnally65@gmail.com