Parish News

FIRST EUCHARIST – 2025 Welcome The sacrament of the Eucharist has been instituted by Christ, to be celebrated in memory of him. Through the Eucharist the Church re-presents His once and for all Sacrifice to the Father, and from the Eucharist the Church receives Christ’s Body and Blood, to live strong in faith. A big thank you to the Team at St Margaret Mary’s, Park Gate who have been preparing our children since January. We look forward to our First Holy Communion celebrations over the next 3 Sundays at the Mass the child’s family worships - Sundays 13th, 20th and 27th July .

Every other Monday, 7pm at Sacred Heart Hall From 7pm for coffee/tea with the meeƟng starƟng at 7.30pm and closing at 9pm. All are very welcome. For more info contact: lornefry1954@hotmail.com Please note : The group does not meet during August

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

“Bright Sparks” Holiday Club 28th July to 1st August To book a space: complete an on-line registration form at www.farehamchristians.org.uk/holclubreg.php

Sun 27th July - Sat 2nd August With Fr Mark Hogan For boys who are currently in Year 6 Primary school to Year 11 Secondary school at St. Cassian’s, Kintbury. Cost £230 (Part bursaries may be available on application).  Email: dbcamps@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Visit: www.portsmouthdiocesedonboscocamp.co.uk

Please remember that we now have an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system at St Philip Howard car park. Car parking restrictions will only apply Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. If you are attending the church on a regular basis during these times please provide the parish office with your car registration number and we can add this to the system to be retained for all future use. There is also a tablet located in the church foyer where visitors who have not preregistered can enter their registration number for ‘on the day’ use of the car park. Please note : Blue Badge Holders will still need to register their vehicle.

Wed 6th August, 1.30pm at St Philip Howard Church A special Mass with the Anointing of the Sick and celebratory Tea afterwards in the Hall. A big thank you to our wonderful SVP Group who provide confidential and discreet support to many in need in our area.  Would you like to join our team? Please contact the SVP on 07435 880 190 for more information.

Sean, who has been at The Pontifical Beda College, Rome, will be joining us for his month’s parish placement and formation. We look forward to welcoming Sean to the parish from Wednesday 16th July.

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July - “Sea Sunday” Formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea