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SSW newsletter for the week of the 7th June 2026.

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SSW newsletter for the week of the 7th June 2026.

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A few snippets from the St Swithun Wells church photo archive, put together by Pat.

These are from the 40th anniversary celebrations of St Swithun Wells Church in 2018.

Do you recognise any of the faces?

#stswithunwells #stseithunwellsparish

A few snippets from the St Swithun Wells church photo archive, put together by Pat.

These are from the 40th anniversary celebrations of St Swithun Wells Church in 2018.

Do you recognise any of the faces?

#stswithunwells #stseithunwellsparish

Our Parish festival is coming soon!

Here is the schedule of events.

You can see a larger version, as well as sign up details for various events, on our parish website.

#parishfestival #stswithunwellsparish #churchfestival #churchcommunityevents

Our Parish festival is coming soon!

Here is the schedule of events.

You can see a larger version, as well as sign up details for various events, on our parish website.

#parishfestival #stswithunwellsparish #churchfestival #churchcommunityevents

We’re making the most of the scaffolding at Holy Cross!

Fr Raffaele ventured up onto the roof to take some photos of our beautiful *Crucifixion* above the main door of the church.

#holycross #crucifixion #catholicchurch

We’re making the most of the scaffolding at Holy Cross!

Fr Raffaele ventured up onto the roof to take some photos of our beautiful *Crucifixion* above the main door of the church.

#holycross #crucifixion #catholicchurch

St Swithun Wells Parish newsletter for the week of the 31st May 2026.

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St Swithun Wells Parish newsletter for the week of the 31st May 2026.

#newsletter #catholicnews #stswithunwellsparish

Take a look at our website blog to find out all about the Prayer Ministry Team at Our Lady Queen of Apostles church, who have a wonder prayer box available for everyone to submit names to for prayers. What a lovely thing to have as part of our community!

#prayerministryteam #prayerbox #olqa #stswithunwellsparish

Take a look at our website blog to find out all about the Prayer Ministry Team at Our Lady Queen of Apostles church, who have a wonder prayer box available for everyone to submit names to for prayers. What a lovely thing to have as part of our community!

#prayerministryteam #prayerbox #olqa #stswithunwellsparish

Our Gem of the week is the new encyclical letter from Pope Leo XIV, titled MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS.

The letter is regarding safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence.

You can find the link to the Pope’s letter on the homepage of our website.

#popeleo #magnificahumanitas #encyclicalletter

Our Gem of the week is the new encyclical letter from Pope Leo XIV, titled MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS.

The letter is regarding safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence.

You can find the link to the Pope’s letter on the homepage of our website.

#popeleo #magnificahumanitas #encyclicalletter

St Swithun Wells parish newsletter for the week beginning 24th May 2026.

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St Swithun Wells parish newsletter for the week beginning 24th May 2026.

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We have some wonderful photos to share with you!

These date back to 1952 and 1953, and are from either Corpus Christie or the May procession in the recreation ground opposite our very own Holy Cross Church!

Does anyone recognise any of the people?

#holycross #eastleigh #catholicchurch #stswithunwellsparish

We have some wonderful photos to share with you!

These date back to 1952 and 1953, and are from either Corpus Christie or the May procession in the recreation ground opposite our very own Holy Cross Church!

Does anyone recognise any of the people?

#holycross #eastleigh #catholicchurch #stswithunwellsparish

So much to celebrate in our community with new members being baptised every month!

Welcome little ones!

#baptisedcatholic #stswithunwellsparish #stjosephschurch #romsey #baptised

So much to celebrate in our community with new members being baptised every month!

Welcome little ones!

#baptisedcatholic #stswithunwellsparish #stjosephschurch #romsey #baptised

Take a look at our website blog for this month’s Voices from the Parish feature.

This month we hear from Jean, who has been a parishioner and flower arranging at St Joseph’s in Romsey for 15 years!

If you would like to get involved in the floral arrangements at any of our churches please contact the parish office.

#flowerarrangjng #churchflowers #stswithunwellsparish

Take a look at our website blog for this month’s Voices from the Parish feature.

This month we hear from Jean, who has been a parishioner and flower arranging at St Joseph’s in Romsey for 15 years!

If you would like to get involved in the floral arrangements at any of our churches please contact the parish office.

#flowerarrangjng #churchflowers #stswithunwellsparish

St Swithun Wells Parish newsletter for the week beginning 17th May.

#newsletter #stswithunwellsparish #parishnews #catholicnews #portsmouthdiocese

St Swithun Wells Parish newsletter for the week beginning 17th May.

#newsletter #stswithunwellsparish #parishnews #catholicnews #portsmouthdiocese

There are still a few spaces left on our May Come and See Half Term Club.

Please visit our website for details.

#comeandsee #halftermclub #catholicclub #stswithunwellsparish

There are still a few spaces left on our May Come and See Half Term Club.

Please visit our website for details.

#comeandsee #halftermclub #catholicclub #stswithunwellsparish

#newsletter #stswithunwellsparish #catholicnews

#newsletter #stswithunwellsparish #catholicnews

Cultural Friday!

On Friday 15th May at St Edward the Confessor church in Chandlers Ford, at 7pm, we will be asking ;

Is it possible to be Christian and work in a hospital?

Please join us to hear what our special guest speakers have to say?

#stswithunwellsparish #christian #catholic #culturalfriday

Cultural Friday!

On Friday 15th May at St Edward the Confessor church in Chandlers Ford, at 7pm, we will be asking ;

Is it possible to be Christian and work in a hospital?

Please join us to hear what our special guest speakers have to say?

#stswithunwellsparish #christian #catholic #culturalfriday

Creating beautiful things during February’s Come and See half term club.

There is still time to book a space for May’s half term club.

See our website for details!

#coneandsee #halftermclub #catholicclub #kidsclub

Creating beautiful things during February’s Come and See half term club.

There is still time to book a space for May’s half term club.

See our website for details!

#coneandsee #halftermclub #catholicclub #kidsclub

The Grail Seekers did some cooking!

This is just one of the many fun activities the Grail Seekers group gets up to on a weekly basis.

You can find out more about the Grail Seekers on our website www.stswithunwellsparish.org.uk

#grailseekers #youthgroup #catholicgroup #catholicyouthgroup #stswithunwellsparish

The Grail Seekers did some cooking!

This is just one of the many fun activities the Grail Seekers group gets up to on a weekly basis.

You can find out more about the Grail Seekers on our website www.stswithunwellsparish.org.uk

#grailseekers #youthgroup #catholicgroup #catholicyouthgroup #stswithunwellsparish

Portugal Pilgrimage:

Monday, was our last day in Portugal. We went to visit the Monastery of Alcobaça and then headed towards Nazaré, where we saw the majestic ocean and seaside. We celebrated Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Nazaré. After that, we went to the airport and returned to England.

It was a very spiritual pilgrimage that will stay with us for a long time. Blessed be God!

We hope everyone had a wonderful time on the pilgrimage! Welcome back to England. We were hoping you would bring the sunshine back with you, but it doesn’t seem to like crossing the channel! 🌞

#stswithunwellsparish #portugalpilgrimage #pilgrim #catholicpilgrim

Portugal Pilgrimage:

Monday, was our last day in Portugal. We went to visit the Monastery of Alcobaça and then headed towards Nazaré, where we saw the majestic ocean and seaside. We celebrated Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Nazaré. After that, we went to the airport and returned to England.

It was a very spiritual pilgrimage that will stay with us for a long time. Blessed be God!

We hope everyone had a wonderful time on the pilgrimage! Welcome back to England. We were hoping you would bring the sunshine back with you, but it doesn’t seem to like crossing the channel! 🌞

#stswithunwellsparish #portugalpilgrimage #pilgrim #catholicpilgrim

Portugal pilgrimage:

On Sunday, we celebrated Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima. In the afternoon, we visited the site where the Angel of Portugal appeared to the three shepherds.

#portugalpilgrimage #stswithunwellsparish #catholicpilgrim #fatima

Portugal pilgrimage:

On Sunday, we celebrated Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima. In the afternoon, we visited the site where the Angel of Portugal appeared to the three shepherds.

#portugalpilgrimage #stswithunwellsparish #catholicpilgrim #fatima

Portugal pilgrimage:

On Saturday after a relaxing lunch, we headed towards Fátima, and at night, we took part in the beautiful candlelight procession. It was a fantastic day!

What an incredible experience!

#portugal #pilgrimage #portugalpilgrimage #stswithunwellsparish #catholicpilgrimage

Portugal pilgrimage:

On Saturday after a relaxing lunch, we headed towards Fátima, and at night, we took part in the beautiful candlelight procession. It was a fantastic day!

What an incredible experience!

#portugal #pilgrimage #portugalpilgrimage #stswithunwellsparish #catholicpilgrimage

Portugal pilgrimage:

On Saturday we visited the Jerónimos Monastery, possibly the most beautiful church in Lisbon. After that, we went to the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower.

#pilgrimage #portugal #lisbon #stswithunwellsparish #portugalpilgrimage

Portugal pilgrimage:

On Saturday we visited the Jerónimos Monastery, possibly the most beautiful church in Lisbon. After that, we went to the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower.

#pilgrimage #portugal #lisbon #stswithunwellsparish #portugalpilgrimage

Join us for tea snd coffee at St Edward’s Church after Mass at 10.30am on Wednesdays and 10am on Sundays.

We have a very friendly commmunity and everyone is welcome!

See you there!

#stedward #stedward’schurch #stswithunwellsparish #mass #socialcatholic

Join us for tea snd coffee at St Edward’s Church after Mass at 10.30am on Wednesdays and 10am on Sundays.

We have a very friendly commmunity and everyone is welcome!

See you there!

#stedward #stedward’schurch #stswithunwellsparish #mass #socialcatholic

A few more photos from day 1 of the Portugal pilgrimage.

‘It was a great day. We visited the Cathedral of Lisbon. We visited the church of St. Anthony, and we celebrated Mass there. In the afternoon, we went to visit the convent of the Poor Clares, two very young nuns welcome us with joy.’

It sounds like everyone is having a great trip so far!

#pilgrimage #portugal #pilgrim #stswithunwellsparish

A few more photos from day 1 of the Portugal pilgrimage.

‘It was a great day. We visited the Cathedral of Lisbon. We visited the church of St. Anthony, and we celebrated Mass there. In the afternoon, we went to visit the convent of the Poor Clares, two very young nuns welcome us with joy.’

It sounds like everyone is having a great trip so far!

#pilgrimage #portugal #pilgrim #stswithunwellsparish

22 miles. 20 bridges. One big dream.

Joshua from Waltham Chase is on an incredible journey to the World Scout Jamboree 2027 — and thanks to amazing community support, he’s already raised half of his goal!

From car washing and fence painting to helping on an allotment, Joshua has been working hard every step of the way.

Next up: 12 September — Joshua, along with his family and friends, will take on a 22-mile walk along the Thames, passing 20 London bridges from Richmond to Tower Bridge. You can help him get there: https://gofund.me/387dab803

More information can be found on our website blog.

Every bit of support makes a difference — thank you!

#stswithunwellsparish #worldscoutjamboree #scouts #fundraising

22 miles. 20 bridges. One big dream.

Joshua from Waltham Chase is on an incredible journey to the World Scout Jamboree 2027 — and thanks to amazing community support, he’s already raised half of his goal!

From car washing and fence painting to helping on an allotment, Joshua has been working hard every step of the way.

Next up: 12 September — Joshua, along with his family and friends, will take on a 22-mile walk along the Thames, passing 20 London bridges from Richmond to Tower Bridge. You can help him get there: https://gofund.me/387dab803

More information can be found on our website blog.

Every bit of support makes a difference — thank you!

#stswithunwellsparish #worldscoutjamboree #scouts #fundraising

Our parish pilgrims are off to a great start in Portugal with a trip to the beautiful Lisbon cathedral

#lisbon #portugalpilgrimage #pilgrimage #lisboncathedral

Our parish pilgrims are off to a great start in Portugal with a trip to the beautiful Lisbon cathedral

#lisbon #portugalpilgrimage #pilgrimage #lisboncathedral

Isn’t the inside of Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church just beautiful. The shape is so unique, and the stained glass is wonderful.

#ourladychurch #stswithunwellsparish #catholicchurch #stainedglass

Isn’t the inside of Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church just beautiful. The shape is so unique, and the stained glass is wonderful.

#ourladychurch #stswithunwellsparish #catholicchurch #stainedglass

Safe travels to all those setting off on the parish Pilgrimage to Portugal today!

We hope you have a wonderful trip!

#pilgrimage #portugalpilgrimage #stswithunwellsparish

Safe travels to all those setting off on the parish Pilgrimage to Portugal today!

We hope you have a wonderful trip!

#pilgrimage #portugalpilgrimage #stswithunwellsparish

At Mass on Sunday morning at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, Fr Mario baptised baby Margo.

She was welcomed, together with her parents, Godparents and family.

Congratulations baby Margo and welcome to the Catholic Church!

#catholicchurch #baptism #stswithunwellsparish #catholicbaptism

At Mass on Sunday morning at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, Fr Mario baptised baby Margo.

She was welcomed, together with her parents, Godparents and family.

Congratulations baby Margo and welcome to the Catholic Church!

#catholicchurch #baptism #stswithunwellsparish #catholicbaptism

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