Masses:Beginning next Sunday, 7th March, Mass will be open again to the public, then on Wednesdays and Sundays at 10.00am thereafter.
As before, booking is not required for Wednesdays but wil be required via the website or by phone for Sundays. There is still no obligation to attend Sunday Mass. If you can come on Wednesdays, please do so in order to leave Sundays available for those who cannot. Both Masses will continue to be Live streamed. Vertical Divider
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Support of our Church:We know that times are very uncertain for everybody, but if you can give, please consider donating directly into St John Bosco parish bank account using the pay button below or go to our Donations page for further options
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The Season of Lent:
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Parish Lenten Alms Appeal:This year we are supporting THE COWSHED: https:// www.thecowshed.org/ "Showing love and support to those experiencing hardship in Berkshire. The Cowshed, run entirely by volunteers, provides cleaned and ironed clothes and other essentials free to anyone in need. These are donated by the public as well as retailers and manufacturers. Their referrals include Health Visitors, Social Services, Foodbanks, Schools, Refuges, Churches, Doctors and a number of local charities.
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Stations of the Cross online:
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Ten minutes - a - day RetreatA new picture, music video, short prayer and scripture passage daily throughout Lent. https://www.onlineprayer.net/ knowing-jesus-2/ |
Newsletter - 28th February 2021Please read all of the newsletter – it explains fully the situation in church.
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First Holy Communion and Reconciliation for children:
Communion brings us into the fullness of our life, in Christ, and requires us to be spiritually ready before receiving it. |
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This programme is open to children in Yr. 3 and above.
This year, 2021, the children will follow a programme called ‘I Belong’ from Redemptorist Publications.
Preparation for Reconciliation (Confession) is incorporated into this programme.
Due to the pandemic, the programme will begin after Easter and will conclude in a First Holy Communion Mass hopefully before the end of the school summer term.
Initially, some lessons may be via zoom, moving to classes taking place in the church as we proceed through the programme. For zoom, lessons, parents must be present.
Please email the parish office: stjohnbosco@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk with your interest by 1st April so that supplies can be ordered. You will be sent an application pack and virtual meetings consent form.
Many thanks,
First Holy Communion Team
This year, 2021, the children will follow a programme called ‘I Belong’ from Redemptorist Publications.
Preparation for Reconciliation (Confession) is incorporated into this programme.
Due to the pandemic, the programme will begin after Easter and will conclude in a First Holy Communion Mass hopefully before the end of the school summer term.
Initially, some lessons may be via zoom, moving to classes taking place in the church as we proceed through the programme. For zoom, lessons, parents must be present.
Please email the parish office: stjohnbosco@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk with your interest by 1st April so that supplies can be ordered. You will be sent an application pack and virtual meetings consent form.
Many thanks,
First Holy Communion Team
Risk Assessment
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Following guidelines for opening our church, we have completed a Risk Assesment which must be shared with all our parishioners.
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Keep updated at our church's Facebook group.
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