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PARISH ECOLOGY GROUP ‘PEG’ MEETING Fri. 25th Sept. 7pm. SH Hall. All welcome. Learn about the work of the Solent Repair & Reuse Café in our community.
August “Server of the Month” Well done to Anna M who has been awarded the Green Cincture of Honour for the coming month (September).
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.
WELCOME TO FR DAVID CONROY & FR JOHN ADIKWU Celebrating Mass for while Cn. John is away in Lourdes.
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
We bid a fond farewell and heartfelt thanks to Pauline McNamara, who is moving to Scotland, and warmly welcome Jess House as our new part-time Parish Administrator. As Pauline and Jess complete the handover this week, we thank Pauline for her faithful service to the parish and assure her of our prayers and best wishes. We also extend a warm welcome to Jess and wish her every blessing as she begins her new ministry among us.
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, in person Sat 26th Sept Online Session 1 Tues 29th Sept, from 8pm Online Session 2 Tues 6th Oct, from 8pm The closing date for this Preparation Programme is midday on Friday 11th September 2026.
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
We bid a fond farewell and heartfelt thanks to Pauline McNamara, who is moving to Scotland, and warmly welcome Jess House as our new part-time Parish Administrator. As Pauline and Jess complete the handover this week, we thank Pauline for her faithful service to the parish and assure her of our prayers and best wishes. We also extend a warm welcome to Jess and wish her every blessing as she begins her new ministry among us.
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, in person Sat 26th Sept Online Session 1 Tues 29th Sept, from 8pm Online Session 2 Tues 6th Oct, from 8pm The closing date for this Preparation Programme is midday on Friday 11th September 2026.
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.
“LIVING STONES” PARISH PARTY (1 Pt 2:4-5) St Philip Howard Hall. Sat 17th Oct. 12.30pm – 3pm A celebration of our parish and volunteers. All welcome! Free raffle with 3 amazing voucher prizes! (You must be present to be included in the draw and collect the prize). Please sign up by 4th October. Scan the QR code or use the sign-up sheet located in each church.
The coming week: Sat 12th September – Sunday 20th September
To mark this, a small outdoor space is being created at St Philip Howard Church for his feast day on Sun. 4th Oct. If you would like to contribute towards the cost of this project, please place your donation in a labelled envelope and return it to the Parish Office.
The call to forgive. (Matt 18: 21-35) How can I love my spouse and bring life? We are called to set aside resentment and listen with understanding. In today’s Gospel, the servant who is forgiven refuses to forgive another. God forgives us everything, but are we willing to let go of the hurts caused by our spouse?
PARISH PRAYER WALK Mon. 14th September 10am From St Philip Howard Church. A 45-minute gentle walk.
Children in Year 4 and above are invited to join the First Holy Communion programme beginning in January at St Margaret Mary, Park Gate. Sessions run on Saturdays, 10.00 to 11.00am. Application forms are available from the Parish Office. Closing date: Sunday 27th September.
PARISH ECOLOGY GROUP ‘PEG’ MEETING Fri. 25th Sept. 7pm. SH Hall. All welcome. Learn about the work of the Solent Repair & Reuse Café in our community.
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.