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A Lively and Welcoming Christian Community

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Welcome!
Whether you are new to the area or just visiting our lovely countryside and bustling communities, we hope that you find something of interest and, if you are able to join us, a warm welcome.

About us
Our Pastoral Area serves the Catholic community in Portswood, Swaythling and in the area between the Rivers Itchen and Hamble and around the M27 motorway in sunny Hampshire.

This website aims to tell you about our Mass times, today's readings and reflection, daily prayers, how to find our churches, schools, youth activities, prayer groups, news and events and offer links to the worldwide Catholic church.

Why are we here?
We are here because we are called by God to stand as witnesses for the Christian Faith to the world and to those around us in our local communities.

We believe that the answers to the fundamental questions about life and the universe lie in the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. We can only come to know true peace and happiness by opening our hearts and lives to the Holy Spirit. A thank you . . .

Weekend Masses in our Pastoral Area
Our Lady of the Assumption, Hedge End - Sat 5.30pm (not October 2019)
St Patrick, Woolston - Sat 6pm
Immaculate Conception, Portswood - Sun 8.30am, 10.30am
The Annunciation, Netley - Sun 9am
Our Lady of the Assumption, Hedge End- Sun 9.15am (October 2019 only)
Christ the King & St Colman, Bitterne - Sun 11am
St Patrick, Woolston - Sun 11am
St Brigid, West End - Sun 5.30pm

Weekday Masses, Sacrament of Reconciliation
See our newsletters below, checkout neighbouring parishes and here for Masses across the UK
If you are unable to travel, Mass is available online here.
Mass is our our opportunity for a personal encounter with the Lord.
He is waiting to welcome YOU.

. Bishop Philip's new Pastoral Letter 'Missio' 6 October 2019 click here!>click here! . . . Take a look at VivaVoce the new diocesan magazine . . . EST - 3 letters making a big difference . . .

Catholicism - have a little faith!

- a young mother speaks about her Catholic faith and family life.

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'The desire for God
is written in the
human heart'
Catechism of the Catholic Church para 27

Pope Francis
The Lord asks us to be joyous heralds of the message of mercy and hope! It is thrilling to experience the joy of spreading this good news, sharing the treasure entrusted to us, consoling broken hearts and offering hope to our brothers and sisters experiencing darkness.