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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.
July “Server of the Month” Well done to Daniel EG who has been awarded the Green Cincture of Honour for the coming month (August).
Thank you so much to everyone who came to support Fr Jack on his special day, to the wonderful Solent Choir for leading the singing, and your extraordinarily generous collection for him. Your kindness and generosity will help him as he begins his ministry in Southampton City Centre Parish as Assistant Priest and Universities Chaplain. Your gift was truly overwhelming and deeply appreciated.
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.
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.
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
In mid-September we bid a fond farewell & thank you to Pauline McNamara (moving to Scotland) and welcome Jess House as our new part-time team member in the office.
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
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.
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.
A chance to say what is inside you. 2nd Wednesdays 7:30pm . At St Philip Howard Church Hall Contact: eloise@olimcomms.com
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.
In the Footsteps of St Wilfrid. The Meon Valley was among the last parts of England to receive the Christian faith. Between AD 681 and 686, St Wilfrid ministered among the Saxons and Jutes, founding churches that still stand beside the River Meon today. www.wilfrid-meon-pilgrimage.co.uk
Sat 10 Oct, 9:30am–1:30pm, St Bede's, Basingstoke Join catechists from across the Diocese for a morning of prayer and formation. All catechists, experienced or new, are warmly invited. To register your interest please go to: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/RFGR0zEzDh Or email Meghan, Formation for Mission Team Leader at: ffm@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
“LIVING STONES” PARISH PARTY (1 Pt 2:4-5) St Philip Howard Hall. Sat 17th Oct. 12.30pm – 3pm Our parish is blessed with so many generous people whose dedication and warmth bring our parish to life. To say thank you we are hosting a special parish celebration. All are warmly invited. To book your place please scan the QR code or complete a sign-up sheet located in each church
The coming week: Sat 5th September – Sunday 13th 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.
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.