Parish News

Would you like to join us as a walker praying for our parish and for others in need? Prayer like this is known to bear fruit! Two monthly walk routes of one hour or less are now set up, one from Sacred Heart the other from St Philip Howard. The first walk from Sacred Heart Church will be Sunday 30th Nov at 1:30pm The first walk from St Philip Howard Church will be Tuesday 2nd Dec at 2pm If you would like to join, there is no expectation that one must walk every month. We do need to know contact information for those aiming to walk, in case of cancellation. If so, or for more details, please get in touch with Deacon Larry or David Cockshoot. When emailing, please include the other name as a copy. Dcn Larry on lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk or 01329-318 869 David on davidcockshoot@gmail.com or 07881-956 644

Saturday 20th Dec, 10am, St Philip Howard Come and help us put up the crib and prepare decorations for the church. Please contact the parish office if you can help.

St Anthony Solent and the Secular Franciscan Southern Region Meeting Saturday 15th November, St Philip Howard Church Meeting starts at 11am. 12pm Mass of Remembrance of Franciscans gone to their heavenly reward. During the service there will be time to light a candle in memory of our Franciscan Family, Priests, Nuns, Regula, Secular Franciscans both Catholic and Anglican. The service is open to all from our Parish.

PARISH ECOLOGY GROUP (PEG) MEETING Friday 28th November, 7-9.30pm Sacred Heart Hall Please join us for our annual pre-Advent mulled wine and mince pies. We will be collecting Christmas gifts and warm clothing for the Seafarers charity Stella Maris on this evening. We will also be running a raffle and would be grateful for any donations of raffle prizes – please give directly to John Vivian or drop off at the parish office.

OFS SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEETING Sat 15th Nov, 12pm - 4pm at St Philip Howard Church Mass at 12pm. All are welcome to attend. For info please contact John and Esme Vivian at: Solentofs@outlook.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

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.

CONVERSATION GROUP Every other Thurs, 2pm - 3.30pm, Sacred Heart Hall 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

We are looking for some extra volunteers to help keep the grounds welcoming, trimmed and tidy. This is an important yet often unnoticed task. If you have some spare time and strength for this then please let us know!