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Testimonies
Everybody has a story to tell about their journey or something in their lives that has deepened their faith in Jesus. Here are just a few of our latest…
A Deepening of Faith
During the confirmation service on Holy Saturday when Father Paul placed his hands on my head and called the Holy Spirit down, I felt an intense connection to Christ.Read…
Reflections on a Pilgrimage to Lourdes
What makes Lourdes so special and makes me want to return year after year is so very difficult to put into words. Lourdes is quite literally like ‘a little…
Charlie’s Journey to Faith
“Hello, my name is Charles and I’m going to speak about how the call from God grew to radically change my life.” Listen to the full story below or…
Featured Videos
Sermons
Read some of our favourite sermons from Fr Paul and see how he helps the gospel’s messages really come to life.
Does Jesus only call the worthy?
“Jesus went to the cross for sinners, not the perfect.” Pope Francis. A few weeks ago Father Paul walked down from the altar as he…
A story of forgiveness
Gospel extracts taken from John 21:1-19 “Don’t withhold from ourselves what God readily gives us. Forgiveness.” Fr Paul. In the Gospel for the 3rd Sunday…
You will become a fisher of people…
Father Paul explains another important multi-layered Gospel this week from Luke that encourages us all to ask Jesus what we can do for him… This…
The Wedding at Cana and the miracle of water into wine
Taken from Father Paul’s Sermon Father Paul adds some extra layers to this weekend’s Gospel Story – the Wedding at Cana which is a part…
Stories from our latest events
Latest stories from in and around the Sacred Heart parish.
The Year of the Word Begins..
“The Bible is the book of the Lord’s people, who, in listening to it, move from dispersion and division toward unity, as well as come…
Bishop Philip’s Visit to Sacred Heart
“Hope is essential to the Christian life. It’s hope that gives us joy, energy and enthusiasm. It makes us smile, it puts a spring in…
Special Mass at Sacred Heart
Watch the videos of the full sermons and hear the stories from our special mass that celebrated National Prayer Weekend.Read More →
Caritas Children’s Holiday Club Reflections
“We were truly blessed and felt God’s love and support for us and the children all week.” Brita Good morning, I certainly didn’t expect to…
Compost Prayers & Rocks Afternoon
On Saturday 6th, July we celebrated Thy Kingdom Come in a way that felt uniquely “Sacred Heart”. We painted rocks, wrote prayers on special cards…
Featured Wedding Day
Every wedding has as a story. That story becomes timeless when you celebrate it in front of God and with family and friends at a…
An afternoon of prayer
On Saturday, 24th November following an invite from Father Paul, Sacred Heart Church hosted an afternoon of prayer, song and worship with a focus on…
Travelling Nativity or Posada
The Travelling Nativity (or Posada) helps to remind us of the real meaning of Advent and Christmas, a time of opening our hearts to those…
Charity and Giving
Stories from the various charitable activities and fund raisers that are happening through the work of Sacred Heart and it’s people.
Caritas Children’s Holiday Club Reflections
“We were truly blessed and felt God’s love and support for us and the children all week.” Brita Good morning, I certainly didn’t expect to…
In Support of Caritas
Caritas shares the mission of the Catholic Church to serve the poor and to promote charity and justice throughout the world. More information can be…
Sea Sunday & The Apostleship of the Sea
Sea Sunday is the day which many Christian Churches set aside to remember and pray for seafarers and their families and give thanks for their lives and work.…
What is Peter’s Pence anyway?
Peter’s Pence represents a small offering, accompanied by grand desires and visions. It is an offering that each member of the faithful decides to give to…
Welcoming Our Neighbour
Helping house refugees through Community Sponsorship Our Next Meeting The refugee project is having “Tea at 3” in St Bede’s Hall from 3 pm to…
Help more children with cancer ring the end of treatment bell
My name is Andrea Waldram and I am running the London Marathon next year for this wonderful charity – Children with Cancer UK who are…
Success of quiz fundraiser for Melfort Glen
On Saturday 17th November at 7.30 pm in the Parish Church Hall, there was a quiz held to raise funds for Melfort Glen. Food and…
Laura Completes 51km Walk
Congratulations to Laura Linehan-Hill for completing a 51km walk for The Brain Tumour Charity. It’s not too late to donate to this wonderful cause. Laura’s comments from her JustGiving…
Messages and Articles from the Diocese
Bishop Philip’s Visit to Sacred Heart
“Hope is essential to the Christian life. It’s hope that gives us joy, energy and enthusiasm. It makes us smile, it puts a spring in…
Pastoral Message from Bishop Philip
Latest Message This month, October 2019, has been designated by the Holy Father as an Extraordinary Month of Mission. It is a month of renewal,…
VIVA VOCE Magazine and App
The brand new diocesan magazine has arrived in our Parish this weekend and with it launches the online equivalent www.vivavoce.uk and the accompanying app, Viva…
The God Who Speaks’: A Year of the Word
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has designated 2020 as ‘The God Who Speaks’: A Year of the Word to celebrate the 10th anniversary…
My mother attends your church. She cannot always get there. I am looking to find some transport for her. She lives in Chineham. She really likes Fathe Raul and your church of the Sacred Heart. She lives with my sister since our Dad died last year. My sister does have a busy life and can’t always take Mum. Do you know someone who can help get to church? She is happy to donate to the church or help with petrol. If you cannot , There is. Group of volunteers in the area who might be able to take her but they only volunteer Monday to Friday but I noticed you have weekday masses in the convent.
It would be great if Mum could get to church twice a month .
Thank you.
Hi Christina
Thank you for your comment. Let me see what I can find out for you.
In the mean time it’s best to call the office on 01256-577007
I’ve let them know about you’re query.
Kind wishes
Dan