We are committed in the parish to build a church community, living the discipleship of Christ through the mission of the church. This involves commitment to our own community and the wider society in which we live.

This involves activities and actions to build and support our Christian lives. Participation is important and we ask that endeavour to engage with and join in the Events in the parish.

Masses through the Christmas season are as follows:

Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24 December

5.30 pm Vigil Mass (Carols at 5.00 pm), Ss.Thomas', Emsworth

9:00 pm Vigil Mass & Polish Msza, St. Joseph's, Havant

Christmas Day, Wednesday 25 December

9:00 am Mass, Ss. Thomas', Emsworth

11:00 am Mass, St. Joseph's , Havant

1:00 pm Polish Msza, St. Joseph's, Havant

St Stephen's Day, Thursday 26th December

12:00 midday Mass, Ss. Thomas', Emsworth

7:00 pm Polish Msza, St. Joseph's, Havant

Coffee and Discussion, will resume and meet in the upper room at Ss. Thomas's Church, Emsworth following the 10.00 Mass on Thursdays.

The group aims to bring parishioners together in a friendly, social atmosphere, and share coffee and biscuits will be freely available!

We plan to discuss aspects of our Catholic faith, and introduce topics which may be of interest, and that may be helpful to those attending the group.

The St Joseph's Coffee Morning takes place every Wednesday morning after 10.00am Mass, in St Joseph's Small Hall.

All are welcome.

The St Joseph's Parent, Toddler and Baby Group meet every Wednesday at
St Joseph's Large Hall From 10.00am to 11.00am starting on 21st April 2021.

Attendance is by booking only, and is restricted in numbers to 20 families.

The group engage in singing, story time, crafts with lots of toys and refreshments.

We ask for a donation of £1.50 for each session.

Click here to visit our Facebook page.

Every Wednesday at St Joseph's Church Hall From 10.00am to 11.00am

Events in the Pastoral Area

Saturday

St Michael & All Angels, Leigh Park - 18.00

St Colman, Cosham - 18.00

Sacred Heart, Waterlooville - 18.15

St Edmund, Horndean - 10.00

Sunday

St Michael & All Angels, Leigh Park - 10.00

St Colman, Cosham - 9.30

St Paul's, Paulsgrove - 11.00

St Patrick, Hayling Island - 11.30

Sacred Heart, Waterlooville - 10.30 & 18.30

St Edmund, Horndean - 9.30

Please find below the two documents referencing the new plan for the Parish and the Diocese.

Click above to see the final Diocesan document

Click above to see the Havant Pastoral Area Phase 1 document

Click here to see the latest Pastoral Area update - July 2024. If you feel you would have a real skill or expertise to offer to any of the areas shown in this report, please do contact the HPAC Secretary, Ms Ellen McCarthy at emccarthy@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk.