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A great blessing to the Christians of Fareham, enabling us to study and pray together, and make friends with people from churches other than our own. We are looking for Hosts and Leaders . Groups can meet in the morning, afternoon or evening, any weekday for the 5 weeks of Lent. Able to help? Please contact Liz Dunning: lent@farehamchristians.org.uk / 07879 685 556 by 11th February

ADORE SPIRITUAL MINI-RETREAT 24th January, 10.00-1.00 on Zoom. "GOD IS LOVE" – Jesus taught that God is a loving and merciful Father. Mini retreat morning including Mass, AdoraƟon, Praise, Prophecy, Prayer for the giŌs of the Holy Spirit and inspiring talk from guest speaker Fr. Chris Thomas, founder of the Irenaeus Community in Liverpool. Register in advance at bit.ly/ADOREJAN2026 More informaƟon at www.altonrenewal.com

SYCAMORE ADULT PATHWAY IN FAITH Wednesdays, 7pm Church for time of prayer, then 7.15pm in Sacred Heart Hall for hospitality and topic. 9pm finish. Looking for answers about the Catholic faith? All welcome. Contact Dcn Larry: lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk  Wed 14th Jan: Baptism and Confirmation Wed 21st Jan: Sacrament of Reconciliation - Part 1

Every other Monday, 7pm. Sacred Heart Hall Next meeting: 19th January From 7pm for coffee/tea with the meeting starting at 7.30pm and closing at 9pm. All are very welcome. For more info contact: lornefry1954@hotmail.com

LADIES’ GROUP - Second Weds 7.30pm. St P. Howard Hall Next meeting: This Wednesday 14th January 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

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.

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children wants a world where abortion is unthinkable and is raising awareness of the widespread problem of abortion coercion. For info about SPUC visit: www.spuc.org.uk

www.ctbi.org.uk/week-of-prayer Prayers and reflections have been prepared by the faithful of the Armenian Apostolic Church. FAREHAM UNITY SERVICE Sunday 18th January 4pm Baptist New Life Church, Gosport. PO16 0QW All are very welcome. Light refreshments afterwards too! LENT GROUPS Ecumenical study groups A great blessing to the Christians of Fareham, enabling us to study and pray together, and make friends with people from churches other than our own. We are looking for Hosts and Leaders. Groups can meet in the morning, afternoon or evening, any weekday for the 5 weeks of Lent. Able to help? Please contact Liz Dunning: lent@farehamchristians.org.uk / 07879 685 556 by 11th February

Saturday 14th March 9.30am - 3.30pm at St Philip Howard Led by Sr Hyacinthe OP. www.lightoftruth.uk/courses  A date for the diary, please, for all new and existing Catechists. We are very blessed to have the Dominican Sisters of Sway come to our Solent Pastoral Area and lead a formation day for us. It is the 3rd Saturday in Lent, a refreshing day of formation and prayer, as we seek to bring people to Christ.