Praying for Vocations Jesus said “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep.” John: 10:11-12 In 1964, Pope Paul VI, launched Vocations Sunday, which we celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Easter, also called ‘Good Shepherd Sunday’ (21 April 2024).
On Tuesday 23 April 2024 we held our fourth meeting for our First Holy Communion children’s parents. The theme of the meeting was Eucharist. Fr Anthony opened the meeting by talking about the “real presence.” The understanding that the children are actually receiving Jesus’ body and blood in the Eucharist.
On 16 April 2024 at 4:45 PM, the children of OLSD were gathered to further their preparations for their First Holy Communion. The session started with the children reciting the Hail Mary prayer to get them in the correct mood before continuing on. The children continued with their “I belong”
The Interim Pastoral Pastoral Council held its first full working meeting on Thursday 18 April 2024. We start with prayer, and the meeting directly follows Adoration to help us be guided by the Lord. Here are some highlights: A small subgroup has been set up to draw up a parish
The focus of this week’s session was “Why did Jesus die?” During the session we looked at Christ’s ultimate sacrifice for our salvation, and why God sacrificed himself for us. Before the session began the candidates placed their phones in the box by the doorway. At the start of the session
This Thursday, the second of the month, was our Mamma Margherita Club meeting. First a Mass with anointing at 2.00 pm. Thank you Father Anthony and thank you Mary for reading. I had never been to an Anointing Mass – what a marvellous experience. Then into the church hall, dues
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Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
OLSD – Farnborough Hampshire is a Catholic parish that seeks to nourish the spiritual lives of our members through worship, education, evangelization, formation and service. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community that reflects the love and spirit of the Church.
Our Lady of Lourdes +
St Dominic Savio
Tel: 01252 546897
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1199568
71 High View Road,
Farnborough,
Hampshire,
GU14 7PT
