Divine Will Prayer Group meet on Wednesday 10th July at 10:45am in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

During July there is a global initiative challenging us to reduce single use plastic for an enitre month . There are many ways we can do this – carrying our own reusable bags to buy loose veg and fruit, using refillable bottles for water instead of buying plastic bottles. Switch to soap bar instead of liquid soap in bottles. Shampoo bars too are now widely available.

‘The subject of death can be a taboo subject in our secular society. But in the light of our Catholic faith it is one we should have the confidence to face. Completing this document will make it so much easier for your family or friends to make the arrangements for your Funeral at what will be a sad and difficult time for them. More importantly, if your family are not Catholics, or have lapsed from the practice of the faith, or where there is not family around to ensure that your wishes will be followed, it ensures that you will receive what is your right as a member of the Catholic Church’. (Cardinal Vincent Nichols). Instructions for my Funeral Mass forms are available at the back of our 3 churches or call the Parish Office who can post out.

Sale of second hand religious books, Children’s Bibles, Bible stories, and a large variety of adults spiritual literature in St. Joseph’s Parish Rooms this Sunday after the 8:00am and 10:30am Masses. Donations made will go to the Church.

Rosary for the beatification of Edel Quinn (Legion of Mary) will be on Sunday 30th June at 2:00pm in St Joseph’s Church.

Sunday 30th June there will be cheese and wine and other refreshments in the Parish Hall after the Sunday Mass at Notre Dame.

All are most welcome.

Bishop Philip invites you to join him at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth on Saturday 6th July for a Mass of Thanksgiving at 11:00am to mark the 50th anniversary of the link between the Archdiocese of Bamenda and the Diocese of Portsmouth. He will be joined by Archbishop Andrew Nkea of Bamenda and Fr Bernardine Nsom, who will lead a delegation of 13 priests, religious and laity from Bamenda, visas permitting. Please join us at the Cathedral for what promises to be a joyous Celebration Mass, followed by an exhibition and displays in the Discovery Centre, ending with Evening Prayer & Blessing at 4 pm. We are expecting to be joined by some 100 members of the Cameroonian Community from around the UK! Please come for all or any part of the day.

The largest youth gathering of Catholics, Flame is once more taking place at the OVO Arena, Wembley on Saturday 15th March 2025, with the theme Unstoppable.

To attend Flame 2025 purchase early bird tickets now by completing a Booking Form – from the back of church. Early Bird tickets can be purchased at £29 per person before the 30th September after which the price will increase to £35. A coach will run from Portsmouth Cathedral directly to the OVO Arena, seats can be booked on the coach and further information at youth@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk or 07780 221686

June is traditionally a month during which communities and individuals are consecrated or renew their consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Litanies of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

During the month of June, litanies of the Sacred Heart are often recited and have been encouraged. It is a moving way to express devotion to Our Lord by making reparation through adoration for the offenses committed against His Sacred Heart. It is often prayed during First Friday services.

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, approved for the whole Church in 1891, which is evidently biblical in character and to which many indulgences have been attached Aliae concessiones

Mass Times
Saturday – 6:00pm (Vigil Mass) – Our Lady Star of the Sea
Sunday – St. Joseph’s Church – 8:00am & 10:30am / Notre Dame du Rosaire – 6:00pm

Matthew 18:20, “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

As we begin our time of prayer, we release our cares and anything else that would hinder us from experiencing more of you in this Mass today. We focus our hearts and minds on you. Lord, you are worthy of our praise. Forgive us for having our minds set on other things and not giving you the honour you deserve. We gather together to lift up the name of your son Jesus, the name that is above every name. All glory belongs to you.