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Sea Sunday 12 July
Please pray particularly for seafarers and fishers and for the ministry of Stella Maris, the Catholic charity that cares for them.  

Apostleship of the Sea Collection
Will be taken on 11/12 July. Your support makes a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need. Text ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5.

Tabletop and Cake Sale
There will be a tabletop sale after 10:00 Mass on 12 July. £281.07 was raised at the sale on 5 July for the Cathedral150 Appeal. Many thanks to Mary Harkin and to the others who assisted.

Exhibition of Old Vestments
Some of the Cathedral's collection of old vestments will be on display in the Conference Room on Sun 12 July (08:45 to 14:00 – the Lord Mayor will visit at 10:05 – and 17:00 to 18:00). Many thanks to Dave Yates and to Ryan Taylor for having organised this event.

Lectio Divina
Wed 15 July at 18:30 in the CDC. All are welcome to prepare for the next Sunday’s readings, particularly those who read at Mass.

St Edmund’s School End of Year Mass
Here on Friday 17 July at 10:30. Parents, teachers and governors are welcome. We wish all a happy summer holiday!

Priestly Ordination Rev Jack Ryan
Takes place here on Saturday 18 July at 11:00. Please keep praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

First Anniversary of Ordination
Fr Ryan Browne will celebrate his first anniversary as a priest on Sunday 19 July. He is celebrating the 10:00 Mass, followed by a reception in the hall. All are welcome!

Monthly Enquirers’ Group
Monday 27 July at 18:30 in the CDC. For adults at the early stage of enquiring about the Catholic faith. Just turn up on the day!

We Believe Festival 24-27 July
A celebration of Catholic life and faith held at St Mary’s College, Oscott. It offers retreat-style talks, family activities  Eucharist-centered worship. webelievefestival.com.

Assisted Suicide Bill
A new attempt is being made to revive the Bill in this parliamentary session. Send a message in just 30 seconds at action.notdeadyetuk.org.

Food Bank
Your food donations make a huge difference to local people in crisis. Please donate non-perishable, in-date and unopened food parcels in the sacristy.

Missio Red Boxes
The cathedral raised £332.03 in 2025 through Red Box donations for Missio and the Mill Hill Missionaries. If you have a box that needs to be emptied, or you would like to keep a mission box in your house, please contact kmcguire@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk.

Confirmation 2027 & Youth Group
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.

Pope Leo - Magnifica Humanitas
CAFOD provides a very good summary of this very recent document which is worth a read. cafod.org.uk/pray/magnifica-humanitas-explained. 

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.