Dates for your diary
5th Oct 7.00 pm ......Autumn Alpha 2026 at Sacred Heart, Waterlooville
6th Oct 7.00 pm............................................at St. Michael's and All Angels, Leigh Park
7th Oct 7.00 pm............................................Online
It's not too late to join.
The Alpha course is a free course for anyone who is interested
in exploring the Christian faith. No prior knowledge is
necessary – likewise, prior knowledge does not exclude you! You
will receive a warm welcome at Alpha and enjoy a meal with
your group, watch a video about the Christian message and
then have some time for discussion and exploration of faith.
There's no pressure or judgment - it's just an informal and safe
space to explore what we are thinking.
For further information, email
alpha@jesusprinceofpeace.org.uk
20th Oct.......6.45 pm....Rosary Group at Sacred Heart, Waterlooville. All welcome to
join our weekly Rosary Group, just pop along!
22nd Oct..10.00 am..Mass for the Sick at St Edmund, Horndean. You are cordially
invited to add your name to the sheet at St. Edmunds or contact
Sue in the parish office at Waterlooville. We will have coffee/tea
and biscuits after Mass followed by lunch at 12noon. Sue
Woodward and I look forward to welcoming you all.
24th Oct 8.30 am Holy Trinity, Blendworth Churches Together Prayer Breakfast
......................................................If you are a morning person and would like to join others for
breakfast and prayer for one hour on a Saturday morning
please do come and join us for our Churches Together
Ecumenical Breakfast that takes place in and around
Horndean. Fourth Saturday of the month.
31st Oct Visit of the Relics of St Gerard Majella to St. John’s Cathedral,
Portsmouth PO1 3HG on Saturday 31 October.
There will be a Mass at 12.15pm, celebrated by Bishop Philip, with
the relics available for personal prayer from 11am. There will also
be an opportunity to receive a blessing with the relics after
Mass. St. Gerard is the patron saint of mothers, couples trying to
conceive, those seeking work and those wishing to make a good
confession. This is a wonderful opportunity to come and pray
with the relics of this much-loved saint and all are warmly
welcome.
1st Nov...3.00 pm.......Blessing of Graves at Catherington Cemetery . If anyone would
wish to have a specific grave, or buried ashes, blessed on this
occasion, could they let the organiser, Ian Hamill, know. There is
a signup sheet on the noticeboard in St Edmund's or his
personal contact details are 07734 235811 or
ihamill@hotmail.com. Information about the exact location of
the grave is particularly important if it has not been blessed in
previous years.
29th Nov...2.30 pm...Excelsis Concert at Sacred Heart, Waterlooville. Tickets are
now on sale for the forthcoming Excelsis Concert at Sacred
Heart Church, taking place on followed by Afternoon Tea.
Featuring beautiful music from the Excelsis Choir, this promises
to be a wonderful afternoon while supporting parish
fundraising. Tickets: Adults £12.50 | Under 18s Free. Tickets are
available from the Parish Office.
5th Dec......2.00 pm....Christmas Afternoon Tea at St. Edmund’s Church. Come
along and enjoy some festive cheer and good company as we
celebrate the Christmas Season together! The afternoon tea is
free, although donations would be very welcome. All proceeds
will go towards putting together Christmas hampers for our
local foodbank, helping to bring a little extra joy to those in need
this Christmas. If you would like to come along, please contact
Sue at Waterlooville Parish Office or contact Maureen Graham
at St. Edmund’s. We look forward to sharing a lovely festive
afternoon with you!
BOOKING THE HALL
If you want to make a booking in the hall, please fill in the Parish Diary on the hymn bookshelf and email the office with your booking office@stedmundhorndean.org.uk.
