Parish Events

“GOING ON PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES” Saturday 9th May 2pm. St Philip Howard Hall. An Information Afternoon on the story of St BernadeƩe and the Shire of Lourdes. We will take you though a typical pilgrimage, and depending on your personal needs you can decide which of the following pilgrimage options suits you. DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE WITH BISHOP PHILIP Monday 6th - Friday 10th July ‘26 From Heathrow. £949 per person for a shared room. Youth pilgrims £895 Please contact: Cn. P.J. Smith 07780 221 686 or by post to St. Edmunds House, Bp Crispian Way, Portsmouth. PO1 3QA CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION PILGRIMAGE Friday 21st - Friday 28th August 2026 Visit: www.catholicassociation.co.uk A medically enhanced pilgrimage for Assisted Pilgrims or come as a Young Pilgrim Helper. For over a hundred years the CA’s mission has been to make pilgrimage possible for all, (Cn John is staying at the Hotel Eliseo). Jumbulance travel available too. Chartered flights with Tangney Tours

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Sun 12th Apr 3pm. Sacred Heart Church A prayer of intercession, asking for God’s mercy for oneself and the whole world. Jesus promised great mercy for those who recite this chaplet, especially at the hour of death.

The next prayer walk from St Philip Howard church is scheduled for Monday 13th April setting off at 10am. All are welcome. The walks from St Philip Howard church are going to be on the second Monday of each month, at 10am. This new time and date each month was chosen by regular walkers. Details from David ( davidcockshoot@gmail.com )

SYCAMORE ADULT PATHWAY IN FAITH Wednesdays 7pm Church for time of prayer, then 7.15pm in Sacred Heart Hall for hospitality and topic. Finish c. 9pm 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: 30th March . From 7pm for coffee/tea. With the meeting starting at 7.30pm. All are very welcome. For more info contact: lornefry1954@hotmail.com

LADIES’ GROUP - Second Weds 7.30pm. St P. 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

Servers’ Practices for The Triduum Holy Tues 31st Mar 5pm Maundy Thursday & Good Friday Spy Weds 1st Apr. 5pm The Easter Vigil  You must be at the practice if you wish to help at that Liturgy. A big thank you to our senior servers, and sacristans looking after our wonderful team of servers

14-HOUR VIGIL OF ADORATION - SACRED HEART CH. Fri 27th Mar 6pm - Sat 28th Mar 8am We think this would be a wonderful way of taking time out to pray for peace. Adoration. Please let us know (via the Parish office) if you are able to spend some time (an hour?) in Adoration. Lisha and Nins Chiramal are organising with the Youth group. Many thanks - see you there!

CONVERSATION GROUP Every other Thurs, 2pm - 3.30pm, Sacred Heart Hall Next meeting: 19th March. 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