Parish Events

Parishioners and visitors of the parish, are encouraged to stay up-to-date with the latest events happening within the community.  You can also view our parish calendar to diarise any activities you might like to attend


By Webmaster March 23, 2025
JOEL'S BAR https://www.joelsbar.co.uk/joelsbar25 Sun 6th – Fri 11th April. Worth Abbey, Crawley. A Young Adults ministry of CELEBRATE Trust, serving ages 18 -28! Our timetable of various ways to engage both with God and each other; Sacraments, Praise and Worship, Prayer Ministry, group discussion, workshops, sports, evenings of entertainment and lots of time to socialise and build community in our Cafe and Bar! Ticket includes full board accommodation. Info: www.joelsbar.co.uk/contact
By Webmaster March 9, 2025
MESSY CHURCH 2nd Thursday of each month, 3.30 till 6.00pm at Portchester Methodist Church. Crafts and activities, a short church service with singing and a home cooked meal. You and your child/children will be very welcome. Just turn up!
By Webmaster March 22, 2025
SYCAMORE ADULT PATHWAY IN FAITH Wednesdays 7pm for 7.30pm at Sacred Heart Hall Looking for answers about the Catholic faith? We will talk about the existence of God, how God speaks to us, the person of Jesus, Mary, the Sacraments and many other key beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church. Interested? Please contact Dcn Larry and Yvette Murawski on lmurawski@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Scrutinies Rites - Sundays 9am Mass SH Church
By Webmaster March 22, 2025
CHRISTIANS TOGETHER - GOOD FRIDAY 18th APRIL Fareham. Service of Witness - 10:15am. At the Podium All are welcome! Free hot cross buns. Portchester. Walk of Witness - 9:45am in Precinct
By Webmaster March 22, 2025
In order to faithfully keep watch with the Lord in the ‘Garden’, we need to ensure we have at least four Guardians of the Blessed Sacrament between Mass (c.9pm) and Night Prayer at 11pm. Please contact the office if you can volunteer for a 30 min slot or can keep vigil all evening.
By Webmaster March 22, 2025
Palm Sunday Blessing of the Palms and Passion Gospel There will be a second collection for the Easter Flowers 6.30pm Vigil No palm procession. 9am Mass Gather on the pavement by the railings of the Sacred Heart Church (facing the Bus Station) We’ll process into our Church via the Foyer. 11am Mass Gather in the hall. We’ll process via hall exit into our Church via the Foyer. 6pm Mass No palm procession Holy Tuesday Chrism Mass - Mass of the Sacred Oils 11am St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth All are very welcome for this important gathering of the Diocese in the Cathedral, with the Bishop and his Clergy renewing their Ordination promises. Do try and join us! The Solemn Blessing of the Oils; of Catechumens, the Sick and consecration of the Oil of Chrism for our community. Maundy Thursday At St Philip Howard Church 7:30pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Procession of the Oils, Washing of the Feet, The Eucharist, and procession of the Bl. Sacrament taken from the Church. Watching - Altar of Repose in the Hall. Night Prayer at c.11pm. Good Friday 9am Stations of the Cross - Sacred Heart Church. 9.45am Walk of Witness - in Precinct 10:15am Service of Witness - West St. Podium. 3pm Passion of Our Lord At St Philip Howard Church Holy Saturday At Sacred Heart Church 9.30am Office of Readings & Morning Prayer Święnconka - Blessing of the Easter Baskets 10am - Immaculate Conception Church, Stubbington The Resurrection of the Lord 8:30pm The Easter Vigil At St Philip Howard Church The Fire, Blessing of Paschal Candle, Sequence, Liturgy of Light, Scripture readings, Blessing of Water, Renewal of Baptismal Promises, Initiations, Confirmation and Eucharist. Reception in Hall afterwards!  Easter Sunday 9am Dawn Mass - Sacred Heart Church 11am Day Mass - St Philip Howard Church
By Webmaster March 22, 2025
Next Preparation Pathway Online preparation sessions Tues 6th & 13th May Group Meet & Greet Saturday 17th May Welcome & Anointing Sunday 18th May Why not take part while ‘still expecting’? Contact the parish office for more information.
By Webmaster March 9, 2025
OFS MEETING Sat 15th Mar 12-3.30pm, SHH Please contact John Vivian : franciscansolent@outlook.com
By Webmaster March 9, 2025
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
By Webmaster March 9, 2025
SOLENT PASTORAL AREA CHOIR Love to sing? Come and join this awesome choir - a great sound, so strong. Contact: davidcockshoot@gmail.com Pastoral Area Confirmation, Cathedral. Sat 7th June 11am.
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