Parish Pilgrimage to visit the Relics of St Therese of Lisieux at Portsmouth Cathedral.

Wednesday 16th September  (evening probably)

At the request of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor and the bishops of England and Wales, the relics of St Therese will be visiting our country from 16th September to 16th October 2009.  Many people have been praying and asking for this to happen, and now their prayers have been answered.  We can be sure that this will be a time of grace for our Church and our country.

To date the relics have visited nearly 40 countries around the world.  Wherever they have gone, many people have experienced conversion, healing, and a renewed sense of vocation, and answers to their prayers.

50th Anniversary Parish Pilgrimage Walk from St Joseph’s to Overton via Oakley.

Saturday 10th October

For those who enjoy a gentle stroll, why not join us as we walk from St Joseph’s to Overton.  A chance to stretch those legs and get to know a few new faces…….

50th Anniversary Parish Day Pilgrimage to Aylesford Priory

Saturday 17th October  8.30am – 5pm

Aylesford Carmelite Priory, Kent.

Set in the heart of Kent, The Friars – Aylesford Priory- is an ancient religious house of the Order of the Carmelites dating back to the 13th Century.  Over the centuries and now today the Friars has become for thousands of visitors and friends

•A place of peace

•A community of prayer

•An experience of God

•A centre of welcome

•A venue of gathering

•A work of art

We take a coach there for a day of prayer and relaxation in the beautiful grounds.

50th Anniversary Celebrations – Parish Barn Dance.

Saturday 14th November7pm – 11pm

Bishop Challoner School

Dust of those dancing shoes and join us in celebrating our 50th anniversary barn dance.

50th Anniversary Mass with Bishop Crispian

Sunday 15th November    11am

St. Joseph’s

Bishop Crispian has kindly agreed to join us for our 11am mass so that we can celebrate 50 years as a parish.