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
PARISH CONSULTATION
Our Parish has an exciting and ambitious plan to strengthen our community and build for the future.
Your insights, concerns, and hopes will help guide the Bishop and Trustees in making the best possible decision for our community.
We suggest that you first read the information booklet. Then, you can complete the survey either online or by printing the PDF version and returning it to the parish office by 14 October.
A meeting will be held on 12th October at 2pm
in St Swithun Wells Church (Fair Oak) to discuss
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR VACANCY
We are seeking a new Parish Administrator. If you want to apply please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying to recruitment@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Please state ‘Parish Administrator SSW’ in the subject line of your email.
The closing date is Sunday 19 October at 10 pm.
THE ROSARY EVERY DAY FOR PEACE
We invite you to follow Pope Leo's invitation to the whole Church to pray the Holy Rosary every day in October for peace: personally, in the family and in the community
Come and See is a holiday club, providing activities for children and young people (age 7-14) during school holidays and half term breaks.
AUTUMN HALF TERM CLUB
Mon 27th to Fri 31st October 2025
For any enquiries
PARISH PILGRIMAGE
TO PORTUGAL
30th April - 4th May 2026
Saturday 18th October 2025 at 2.30pm
there will be a meeting at St Edward's
to present the itinerary and ask questions
“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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