Parish News

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

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.

At Sacred Heart and St Philip Howard Church A range of religious items are available, including rosaries, medals, prayer books, missals, cards, and candles.  Christmas cards will be available to buy from Saturday 18th October, with other Christmas related items to follow. Please ask Barbara or Nicki if there is anything in particular you would like and we will try to help .

If you were unable to attend the Information Evening please 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. 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.

The UCM ladies are once again sending a Christmas gift to children in Eastern European countries who get nothing. Items must fit in a shoe box. No liquids, nothing edible and nothing electrical (even battery operated) can be included. If any parishioner has any donations which they wish to contribute, please bring them to the Sacred Heart Hall on Monday 29th September between 7 & 8pm or give them to Pauline Williams (07799472922) or Lorne Fry

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