Parish News

ENQUIRERS’ GROUP – ADULT JOURNEY IN FAITH Interested in the Catholic Faith? Thank you to Dcn Larry and Yvette for leading the summer sessions. If you would like to join the autumn group starting in October, please email Dcn Larry: lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

PARISH ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (SVP) The SVP are here to provide help, friendship and comfort. Everything we do is in strict confidence.  Call us on 07435 880 190 any day between 8am & 6pm

21st - 28th August - Isle of Wight Time to be renewed, empowered, re-energised by being with and listening to God. For more info please contact: verbumdei.iow@gmail.com or www.uk.verbumdei.org .

ADORATION - Tues 10.45am and Thurs. 7.30pm Spend time in silent prayer “detoxing” your heart, mind and soul before the Lord. It would be wonderful this week to come together to pray for the ordinations happening. JESUS YOUTH - ‘4th FRIDAYS ADORATION’ Friday 24th July 6pm - 10pm. Sacred Heart Church Time out to pray for peace. Come, just “be” with the Lord.

Thank you for your support. 123 parishioners signed the petition and several others took information to sign online. If you would like to know more or missed signing, you can do so online at www.cafod.org.uk and search global debt.

The coming week: Sat 18th July – Sun 26th July

“QUIET” MASS Sunday 19th July 2026 3rd Sunday of the Month - 6pm. St Philip Howard Church Stigma-free service; reduced lighting, no music and periods of silence throughout. stephanie.campbellrc@gmail.com

Celebrating Mass for us while Cn. John is away with Fr Jack Ryan celebrating his Ordination and Mass of Thanksgiving

Little Treasures - We are back on Tues 8th Sept. UCM (Union Catholic Mothers) - Back on Mon 31st Aug. Scripture Group - We are back on Fri 11th Sep. A big thank you the leaders of all our parish groups. We hope you have a blessed summer break.