Parish News

For those of you who are planning to attend the OFS Secular Franciscan Order meeting this Saturday, 17th May , the meeting will take place at St Margaret Mary , Middle Road, Park Gate, 12pm – 4pm, and not at Sacred Heart hall as indicated in the recent parish newsletter.

Health - Cn John: Thank you for all the kind wishes and prayers following Cn John’s recent accident. Following X-rays, scans and an appointment with the consultant at QA it has been discovered that he has, as assumed, seriously damaged several ligaments in his right leg and has some detached bone from his knee too. Although he could have opted for surgery, he was advised to go for less risky but intensive physio as he is starting to regain movement. There will be a long (at least 12 weeks) recovery period to come. As he needs to rest his leg a lot, and is in such discomfort, Bishop Philip has appointed a priest to assist Fareham Parish until September. Welcome - Fr Benedikt Fr Benedikt Timpo moved into the presbytery this week and he will celebrate all the Masses this weekend, so please make him welcome as he settles in. Fr Benedikt will be with us until September. Going forward, Cn John will be able to celebrate some Masses and carry out some of the parish duties. He won’t be able to stand for all four of the weekend Masses and he is not allowed to drive either at the moment. Please bear with us during this time. As Fr Benedikt has moved in already, he will celebrate Mass tomorrow Friday 16th May at 10am in Sacred Heart Church. All welcome!

PARISH MISSION WEEKEND - Ephphatha (ĕf'a-tha) Friday 20th June through to Sunday 22nd June at SPH A mini-mission led by world-renowned evangelist Michelle Moran of the Sion Community. A weekend to help us learn how to spread the Gospel to others. Book your place now by scanning the QR code Contact Dcn Larry: lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Community Prayer In preparation for this weekend. The next date is: Thurs 3rd April , 7 - 8pm S.Heart Church

Led by Cn. PJ Smith - Episcopal Vicar for Education 28th July - 4th Aug. £1,350 incl. flights, accommodation, breakfast and dinner, travel in Rome, entrance and participation fees, a pilgrim pack and much more. For info. Contact Cn PJ Smith. Tel; 07780 221 686 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS or email: portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

Led by Cn. PJ Smith - Episcopal Vicar for Education  7th to 11th July. £879 per person for a shared room. Youth pilgrims can travel at £825.

“I would like to thank the parish for your very generous donation! During the lent appeal, you have raised an impressive amount, and we are so grateful for your support. CMA keeps helping clients, and I'm happy to report that we are welcoming several new volunteers to help us grow as well. We are getting closer to our goal of hiring a centre coordinator. We will be at Fareham’s Big Community Event on Saturday July 5 to share our work to the whole community, so please come and say hello” Jean-Rémy Duboc, Chair of Trustees.

Saturday 17th May 10am until 11.30am Sacred Heart Church, Fareham. Are you interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith? If you’re not a Catholic (or were baptised a Catholic and not confirmed), then come along and find out more about our course and chat to those who have taken part. There’s no obligation to sign up. For further information, call Dcn Larry on 07425 161 769 or email him at : lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

CONVERSATION GROUP Every other Thurs, 2pm - 3.30pm, Sacred Heart Hall Next meeting: 29th May Do you have APHASIA or communication difficulties after a stroke? Come and join our friendly group. Donation of £2. For info. contact Angela at: amnally65@gmail.com

GOSPORT SECTION OF THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE Wednesday 10 th July, 1.30pm in the Hall at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Stubbington We would welcome visitors, so please do come along. For further information, please contact: Marguerite Boulter on 01489 575663 margieboulter@aol.com Maria Owen on 07790378097 mariaeowen@gmail.com