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CLOSURE OF THE CATHEDRAL
The cathedral will be closed Mondays to Fridays from 11 August to 3 September to enable the removal of asbestos from the roof space. During this period, weekday Masses will be held in the hall, which will only be accessible from the car park entrance. The cathedral will be open as usual at the weekends.

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.

Visitors and Holidays
Welcome to all who are visiting our parish and joining us for Mass. We wish all going on holiday or staying at home a relaxing break.

We warmly welcome Father Ricardo Vielma, who is staying with us this August to study English. He is from Venezuela, studying to be a diplomat for the Holy See in Rome.

We also welcome the newly ordained Father Jack Ryan and Deacon Ryan Hawkes. They will be with us on Sunday, 16 August to assist with Masses. Please give them a warm welcome!

First Friday Devotions, 7 August
Starts at 16:30 with Evening Prayer and Benediction to offer reparations to the Blessed Sacrament and to honour the Sacred Heart.

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 from 18:30 to 20:00. For more info, email rbrowne@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk.

Jam and Vegetable Sale
Sunday 16 August after all Masses. Pat and Mike Russell will be holding once again this yearly sale for the benefit of InSight. Cash payment only, please.

ADORE mini retreat
Saturday 22 Aug from 10:00 to 13:00 on Zoom. Includes Mass, Adoration, Praise, Prophecy and talk by Fr Gareth Leyshon, Leader of the Sion Community. Register at bit.ly/ADOREAUG2026.

Food Bank Request
Demand is at an all-time high while donations slow down. Please donate non-perishable, in-date food parcels to the sacristy after Mass.

Legion of Mary in our parish

You are invited to the inaugural meeting of the Legion of Mary on Sunday 30 August after the 12:00 Mass in the CDC. The Legion of Mary is a lay association of Catholics which through their prayerful action serve the parish by way of apostolic and missionary activity. For further info email: chuksnd777@yahoo.com.

Oppose Assisted Suicide in prayer and compassionate action
The bishops invite us to respond, and to contact our MP asap. There will be a vote on Friday 11 Sept. As Catholics we are keen to recognise the sanctity and dignity of ALL human life. For details of how to contact our MP: www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide.

Formation for Readers
Saturday 26 Sept 10:00 to 12:00 in the Hall. Readers in the parish are invited for a morning of catechesis and practical formation on proclaiming the Word of God at Mass. Refreshments available from 09:45.

St Edmund’s Open Morning
Saturday 3 October between 09:00 – 13:00. For Year 6 pupils and parents to get insight into life at St Edmund’s Catholic Secondary School. Booking required: Session 1:  09:00-11:00 Session 2: 11:00 – 13:00. Further details on the school’s website.

Faith and Fun Group
For primary pupils in Years 3-6 is starting next term.  Belonging to the group will form part of children’s journey towards First Holy Communion…watch this space for more details.