Parish News

Every other Monday, 7pm at Sacred Heart Hall Back on Monday 1st September. 7pm-9pm. All are very welcome. Contact Lorne: lornefry1954@hotmail.com .

ADORE ALTON DAY OF RENEWAL PILGRIMS OF HOPE. FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER Jubilee is above all a time of forgiveness.” Mini-Retreat Sat 30th Aug 10am - 1pm on Zoom. Including Mass, Adoration, Praise, Prophecy, Prayer for the gifts of the Holy Spirit and inspiring talk from guest speaker Fr Paul Leonard. Please register for the free Zoom meeting in advance at bit.ly/ADOREAUG2025 More information at www.altonrenewal.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

CONVERSATION GROUP Every other Thurs, 2pm - 3.30pm, Sacred Heart Hall Next meeting : 21st August Do you have APHASIA or communication difficulties after a stroke? Come and join our friendly group. Donation of £2. For info. contact Angela: amnally65@gmail.com

(For those in Year 8 and above) Introduction Evening Fri 26th Sept, 7-8.30pm St Philip Howard Hall. “Come and see” Presentation of Certificates to Confirmands. Catch up, photos and find out about the programme ahead. 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.

Please remember we have an automatic number plate recogniƟon (ANPR) system at St Philip Howard car park. Car parking restrictions in place Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. If you are aƩending the church during these times please provide the parish office with your car registration number and we can add this to the system for future use. There is also a tablet located in the church foyer where visitors who have not pre-registered can enter their registration number for ‘on the day’ use of the car park.  Blue Badge Holders must register their vehicle too.

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

Wednesdays, 7.15pm at Sacred Heart Hall Starting Wednesday 24th September 2025 For those wanting to know about the Catholic faith and coming into full communion with the Church. We talk about the evidence for the existence of God, how God speaks to us, the person of Jesus, Mary, Sacraments... For details contact: Dcn Larry & Yvette 01329 318 869 or email: lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

Please visit www.catholicchurchfareham.org.uk/baptism to find out more and to register online. Why not take part while “still expecting”? Next Preparation Pathway dates: Meet & Greet Introduction Saturday 27th Sept Online Session 1 Tuesday 30th Sept, from 8pm Online Session 2 Tuesday, from 8pm The closing date for this Preparation Programme is midday on Friday 12th September 2025 . The following Preparation Pathway commences in November 2025.