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PASCHAL TRIDUUM
Maundy Thursday 2 April
19:30 Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by
Watching at the Altar of Repose until Midnight with Compline at 11:45.
Good Friday 3 April
10:00 Children’s/Family Stations of the Cross.
15:00 Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion.
19:00 Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday 4 April
16:00 Blessing of Easter Food,
20:00 Easter Vigil (+P)
(Thirteen RCIA candidates will be baptised please keep them in your prayers).
Easter Sunday 5 April
Masses at 08:00 (Latin), 10:00, 12:00 and 18:00

Young Adults  Group
Meets on Thursday 26 March at 18:30 in the Hall.Those aged 18-30 are welcome.

Lenten Retreat
Friday 27 March, 17:00 to 21:00
and Saturday 28 March, 09:00 to 13:00. As well as talks, there will be Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation along with Mass on Saturday at 12:15. All are welcome. 

Enquirers’ Group
Monday 30 March from 18:30 to 19:30 in the Conference Room. For adults at the early stage of enquiring about the Catholic faith. An opportunity to ask questions and to receive input on aspects of the faith.

Palm Sunday – 29 March (CLOCKS SPRING FORWARD!)
Palms will be blessed and distributed at each Mass: 08:00 (Latin Mass), 10:00, 12:00, 18:00. The 10:00 Mass will commence at the car park.

Mass of the Oils – 31 March at 11:00
The sacred oils of Chrism, of Catechumens and of the Sick will be blessed and consecrated. The priests and deacons of the diocese will renew the promises they made at their ordination. Please note: The car park will be closed all morning.

Good Friday Collection
For the upkeep of the holy sites in the Holy Land.

Clergy Easter Offering
Donations made by made in the Offertory collection, by using the Dona machines or by using Give as You Live.

ProFamily Series of Talks
Thursday 16 April and 14 May from 19:00 to 20:00 in the Hall preceded by Holy Mass at 18:00. Please register here. An invitation to reflect on marriage, parenting and family life.

Lourdes Diocesan Pilgrimage
Monday 6 July – Friday 10 July 2026. Led by Bishop Philip. Direct flight Heathrow to Toulouse, full board at Hotel Solitude. lourdes@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk. Tel: 0778 0221 686. 

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