YOUTH GROUPS
for children and young people age 7-18
OTHER GROUPS
different groups for adults across our Parish
SACRAMENTS
and preparation
to receive them
EVENTS
Retreats, Get2Gethers, Various Meetings
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THE PARISH?
a warm welcome!
Advent & Christmas 2025
Carol Services/Singing
Saturday 20th December, 2pm outside the Swan Centre, Eastleigh
Sunday 21st December, 3pm in St Swithun Wells Church, Fair Oak
Sunday 21st December, 6pm in OLQA, Bishop’s Waltham
Advent Penitential Services
These will be held across our parish, with the opportunity for individual Confession:
Friday 19th December, 7.30pm in St Andrew, North Baddesley
Saturday 20th December, 10am in Holy Cross, Eastleigh
Tuesday 23rd December, 7.30pm in OLQA, Bishop’s Waltham
A number of priests will be available on each occasion.
Times Of Mass For Christmas
The times for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & St Stephen’s Day are listed below.
Holy Cross Church, Leigh Road, Eastleigh
The Nativity of the Lord Wednesday 24th December, Family Mass at 6pm
The Nativity of the Lord Wednesday 24th December, Mass at 12 Midnight (carols from 11.30pm)
Christmas Day Thursday 25th December, Mass at 11am (No 5.30pm Mass)
St Swithun Wells Church, Allington Lane, Fair Oak
The Nativity of the Lord Wednesday 24th December, Mass at 6pm
St Edward the Confessor Church, 191/193 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford
The Nativity of the Lord Wednesday 24th December, Family Mass at 6pm (Carols from 5.30pm)
Christmas Day Thursday 25th December, Mass at 9am
St Stephen’s Friday 26th December, Mass at 10am
St Andrew Church, Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley
The Nativity of the Lord Wednesday 24th December, Family Mass at 7pm
Christmas Day Thursday 25th December, Mass at 9am
St Joseph Church, Romsey
The Nativity of the Lord Wednesday 24th December, Midnight Mass at 11pm (Carols from 10.30pm)
Christmas Day Thursday 25th December, Mass at 11am
St Stephen’s Friday 26th December, Mass at 10am
Our Lady Queen of Apostles (OLQA), Martin Street, Bishop’s Waltham
The Nativity of the Lord Wednesday 24th December, Family Mass at 6pm
Christmas Day Thursday 25th December, Mass at 9.30am
St Stephen’s Friday 26th December, 12 Noon
St Swithun Wells Parish
is recruiting for a
Parish Administrator
Are you an experienced Administrator with organisational skills looking for a role where you can make a real difference?
St Swithun Wells Parish is seeking a Parish Administrator. This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.
To apply email: recruitment@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Deadline for applications: Sunday 7th December 2025
Christmas Collection
Our Christmas Collection celebrates and gives thanks to our parish priest and all the dedication, guidance and care they give across our parish. This collection will be equally divided between Frs Raffaele, Luca, Mario, Matteo and Pietro. For your convenience there are several ways to make an offering:
- Loose cash or cheques in the collection baskets at Christmas Masses. Gift aid the donations using a yellow envelope.
- All donations for Christmas collections handed in outside Christmas Masses must be clearly designated Christmas Offerings and placed in yellow envelopes if you wish to gift aid the donations.
- Cheques made out to CDP St Swithun Wells with Christmas on the back.
- Bank transfer into the main parish account. Sort code 30-93-04; a/c 01786599 using the reference Christmas.
- Click on the donate here button below, which will take you to a Give as you Live page.
Come and See is a holiday club, providing activities for children and young people (age 7-14) during school holidays and half term breaks.
SPRING HALF TERM CLUB
Mon 16th to Fri 20th February 2026
For any enquiries
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO PORTUGAL
30th April - 4th May 2026
The parish of St Swithun Wells is organising a pilgrimage to Lisbon and Fatima (Portugal) from Thursday, 30 April to Monday, 4 May 2026. We will visit Lisbon, the birthplace of St Antony, the site of the Apparitions of Our Lady in Fatima and Tomar. There will be Mass every day and procession of candles in Fatima. The price is £995 per person for half-board accommodation. Breakfast and dinner are included. Three-star hotel accommodation for two nights in Lisbon and two nights in Fatima. This price is valid until 15 January 2026.
“To help put Christ at the centre,
I have asked everyone in the diocese
to keep six holy habits:
1) to spend five minutes a day in prayer
2) to attend Mass every Sunday
3) to go to Confession once a month or so
4) to keep Fridays as a day of penance and charity
5) to visit and pray before the Blessed Sacrament once a fortnight
6) to join a small group for fellowship, formation and support.”
Philip Egan, Bishop of Portsmouth
TEA AND COFFE
Join us for a cup of Tea or Coffee
St Andrew's :: Tue 10.30am; Sun 10am
St Edward's :: Wed 10.30am; Sun 10am
Holy Cross :: Thu 10am; Sun 12noon
St Joseph's :: Fri 10.30am
St Swithun Wells :: Sat 6pm
OLQA :: Sun 10.30am
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