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International Food Festival 17 May
Thanks to everyone who donated food and/or their time to make this event such a success. It raised the magnificent sum of £1,108.34 for the Cathedral150 Appeal.

SVP Collection 30/31 May
There will be a collection after each of the Masses in aid of the St Vincent de Paul Society in support of local households in need. We welcome gift aid forms for the SVP being completed, (an extra 25% on every donation).

Young Adults Group, aged 18 to 30
Meets in the hall on Thursday 4 June from 18:30 to 21:00.

First Friday Devotions, 5 June
Starts at 16:30 followed by Mass at 18:00 to offer reparations to the Blessed Sacrament and to honour the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Youth Group & Sacrament of Confirmation 2027
The Youth Group for those aged 12-17 will next meet in the hall on Friday 5 June from 18:30 to 20:00. If your child is currently in year 7 (aged 12) and would like to be confirmed they must start attending the youth group on the first Friday of each month. For more info, email rbrowne@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk.

First Saturday Devotions, 6 June
Begin at 10:30 with Adoration, Rosary, Meditations and Mass at 12:15 for reparations to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

FHC Masses 7 June at 10:00 & 12:00
Please pray for our First Holy Communion children and their families who are with us at Mass that they may remain faithful to Jesus in the Eucharist.

Volunteer Sunday in the Hall
On 7 June after 10:00 and 12:00 Masses, come along and meet members of various parish groups to ask questions and explore a wide range of volunteer roles. For parish groups, it will be an opportunity to connect with potential volunteers. Discover the many ways you can get involved and build our parish community.

Significant Wedding Anniversaries
If you are celebrating a special anniversary this year, Bishop Philip would like to invite you to a Mass of celebration at St Bede’s Church in Basingstoke on Saturday 20 June at 11:00 followed by buffet lunch. Please obtain a form from the parish office.

Charity Book Sale
Do you have good-quality books suitable for 12-16 years (fiction, sports, comic, sci-fi, etc). Year 7 St Vincent de Paul at St Edmund’s School needs donations for the sale to support chosen charities. Please drop them off at back of the church in the box provided by Sunday 21 June.  

Monthly Enquirers’ Group
Monday 29 June from 18:30 to 19:30 in the CDC. For adults who are at the early stage of enquiring about Catholic faith.

We Believe Festival 2026
Join us from 24-27 July at St Mary’s College, Oscott. webelievefestival.com.

Interreligious Dialogue
If you would be willing to represent the Catholic Church on a new city-wide Inter-religious Dialogue group, please contact the parish office.

ChurchSuite
Is the name of our new parishioner database. GDPR rules means that it is necessary to register again using the QR code on the flyer which you can find at the exits. You can also register by making an appointment in the parish office.