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PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO MASS SCHEDULE
There will be no Mass on Monday 18 May. From Tuesday -Thursday 26 – 28 May, Mass will be at the earlier time of 09:00. A diocesan Confirmation Mass for Windsor and Ascot will take place on Saturday 30 May at 11:00 am.

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

Theology on Tap
Friday 22 May from 18:30-20:00 in the Hall. Join us for a talk by George Richford, on Cathedral Music: yesterday, today and tomorrow.

FHC Mass 24 May at 12:00 noon
Please keep our children and their parents in your prayers that they may remain faithful to Jesus in the Eucharist.

Monthly Enquirers’ Group
Monday 25 May at 18:30 in the conference room. For adults who are at the early stage of enquiring about Catholic faith.

Retreat at Verbum Dei, IOW
Saturday 30 May from 10:00 – 17:00. Enjoy time together as family, couple or single. E: tcryer84@gmail.com.

SVP Special Collection
To be taken at all Masses on 30/31 May to fund practical charitable work of the Society of St Vincent de Paul.

Sacrament of Confirmation 2027
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 18:30-20:00. More info: rbrowne@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk.

Volunteers’ Week, 1-7 June
Is an annual UK-wide campaign to celebrate and recognise the contribution of volunteers. On Sunday 7 June after 10:00 and 12:00 Masses, parishioners who volunteer their time and talent in different ways will be in the Hall. Please come along and discover the many ways you could get involved at the Cathedral.

Rest in Peace
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Pauline Jackson RIP. Her funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday 2 June at 12:15.

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.

Diocesan Pilgrimages 2026 led by Bishop Philip
LOURDES Direct flights from Heathrow to Toulouse return from 6 July to 10 July. £949 per person sharing. Youth price £895 per person sharing. Contact: joewalshtours.co.uk. Tel: 07780 221686.

TURIN AND ASSISI Mon 20 July to Sun 26 July. £1,695 per person sharing.  E: enquiries@ jcjourneys.com. Tel: 01886 812 862.

We Believe Festival 2026
This festival of Catholic life will take place from Friday 24 to Monday 27 July at St Mary’s College in Oscott, Birmingham: webelievefestival.com/tickets.

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.