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QUIZ NIGHT (AND Optional CURRY) Fri 20th November. St Philip Howard Hall. £5 per person Bring your own refreshments (or you can order a tasty £10 curry too!). Quiz master – David B-P.
PARISH ECOLOGY GROUP ‘PEG’ MEETING Friday 16th October 7.30pm – 9pm Sacred Heart Hall All welcome. Email: john.vivian@ntlworld.com
August “Server of the Month” Well done to Sean U who has been awarded the Green Cincture of Honour for the coming month (October).
ADULT JOURNEY IN FAITH (RCIA) Enquirers’ Group Are you a non-Catholic who wants to come into full communion with the Church, or a “resting” Catholic wanting to "return to the practice of the faith" email Dcn Larry: lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Weekly sessions: Starting 7th Oct . Our Lady, Stubbington. Formation Group For those who have completed the Enquiry Stage and want to continue their faith formation journey. Weekly sessions start Weds 9th Sept. 7pm. Sacred Heart Ch. & Hall. Contact Tom: tomjharper@hotmail.co.uk Please pray for the ministry of our two groups.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ‘Could you not watch one hour with me?’ Bathe your soul in the light and love of the real presence of Christ. Tuesdays ; after 10am Mass – 12 Noon Thursdays ; 7.30 – 8.30pm
If your vehicle is not registered with the Parish Office, please sign in on the foyer tablet. Regular Wednesday Mass attendees may arrange permanent vehicle registration through the Parish Office.
Thursday Mornings (fortnightly). New volunteers are needed to help care for our church. If you can spare some time on a Thursday morning, please contact the Parish Office for more details.
To ensure your parish registration is up to date, and you continue to receive the newsletter, and other communications please complete the forms as soon as possible. A separate form needs to be completed for each adult and each child separate forms for adults and children. Adult Registration Form is available here: https://catholicdioceseofportsmouth.churchsuite.com/forms/nkuysqm4
BAPTISM www.catholicchurchfareham.org.uk/baptism Next preparation sessions begin in September. For details and to register online, please visit the parish website. ENQUIRERS’ GROUP – ADULT JOURNEY IN FAITH Interested in the Catholic Faith? If you would like to join the autumn group starting in October, please email Dcn Larry: lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION – CONFESSION Thursdays, after 10am Mass Saturdays, 5 - 6pm (1st Saturdays; 10 - 11am)
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, 7.30pm - 8.30pm at Sacred Heart Church Please come and pray for workers in the Lord’s vineyard.
“LIVING STONES” PARISH PARTY (1 Pt 2:4-5) St Philip Howard Hall. Sat 17th Oct. 12.30pm – 3pm Our parish is blessed with many generous people whose dedication and warmth bring our parish to life. To say thank you we are hosting a special parish celebration. All welcome.
Sign our Article 18 Petition | Aid to the Church in Need Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Please support ACN's petition calling on the UK Government and the United Nations to protect religious freedom. Signatures are now being collected.
ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL – PETITION 2nd Reading of the Bill is this week on Fri. 11th September Visit cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide Contact your MP as a matter of urgency to express your views on this Bill, even if you have written previously. Right to Life UK . Visit www.righttolife.org.uk/sept11vote A simple online tool. Send it directly to your MP.
PARISH PRAYER WALK A 45-minute gentle walk. Monday 12th October 10am from St Philip Howard Ch.
Saturday 7th November 10am - 4.00pm Our Lady Queen of Apostles, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1DN Cost: £25 (£12 concessions). No one should be prevented from attending because of cost, so please get in touch. For info. email: catholicmotherssoton@gmail.com
QUIZ NIGHT (AND Optional CURRY) Fri 20th November. St Philip Howard Hall. £5 per person Bring your own refreshments (or you can order a tasty £10 curry too!). Quiz master – David B-P.
PARISH ECOLOGY GROUP ‘PEG’ MEETING Friday 16th October 7.30pm – 9pm Sacred Heart Hall All welcome. Email: john.vivian@ntlworld.com
“LIVING STONES” PARISH PARTY (1 Pt 2:4-5) St Philip Howard Hall. Sat 17th Oct. 12.30pm – 3pm Our parish is blessed with many generous people whose dedication and warmth bring our parish to life. To say thank you we are hosting a special parish celebration. All welcome.
The coming week: Sat 10th October – Sat 17 th October
LADIES’ GROUP Second Wednesdays, 7.30pm at St Philip Howard Hall 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
Pope Francis
If peoples are to remain brothers and sisters, prayer must rise unceasingly to Heaven, and one single word constantly echo on earth: peace.