The Messenger 5th September 2025

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Reception of the Holy Communion
Reception of the Holy Communion

When receiving Holy Communion the Clergy or the Ministers will say, “The Body of Christ.” The correct reply to that statement is simply “Amen”. No other response should be said. The simple “Amen” says it all for us! It means, “Yes, absolutely, I agree it is the Body of Christ!” it also means, “It is […]

New Weekday & Daily Missals
New Weekday & Daily Missals

Please contact the Parish Office for pre-orders of the new Weekday Missals. There is also a release of a Daily Missal (Note: due to it being both Sunday and Weekday it is a large volume) Prices approximately £55.00 – £69.99 respectively.

The Shrine of the Sacred Heart - Saturdays & Tuesdays - 2:00pm-4:00pm
The Shrine of the Sacred Heart – Saturdays & Tuesdays – 2:00pm-4:00pm

The Shrine of the Sacred Heart, Fort Hommet – Vazon will be open every Saturday and Tuesday until 28th October from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Weather permitting.

Significant Anniversaries Mass - 21st June
Significant Anniversaries Mass – 21st June

Are you celebrating a 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th or anniversary over 60 years? If so, Bishop Philip would like to invite you to a Mass of celebration. This will take place at St Bede’s Church in Basingstoke on Saturday 21st June at 11:00am. This will be followed by a buffet lunch. This is a […]

Jubilee Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Jubilee Pilgrimage to Lourdes

In this Jubilee year of hope please join me, Bishop Philip on our Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes from 7th to 11th July 2025 when we can carry the flame of hope in procession with our sick brothers and sisters; sing the song of hope in the language of every nation gathered; and pray to Mary, […]