Parish Life
You are most welcome to join any of our parish groups and ministries.
Parish life is at the heart of our community, where we grow in faith, serve one another, and build lasting friendships. Whether you’re looking to learn, pray, share your gifts and talents, or simply connect with others, there is a place for you here.
PRAYER & SPIRITUAL LIFE
Centering Prayer & Meditation
Tuesdays, 7:30pm — St Edmund’s Hall
Recitation of the Rosary
St Edmund’s:
Tuesday after 10:00am Mass, Thursday after 12:15pm Mass, Saturday after 11:00am Mass
St Joseph’s:
Thursdays, 2:00–3:00pm
Sung Adoration
After the 7:00pm Mass on the First Friday of the month
Zimbabwean Rosary Group (with Shona songs)
Next meeting: Sunday, 12th July, 1:30–3:30pm
Lady’s Chapel, St Edmund’s
(Meets every other month on the second Sunday; alternates with Portsmouth Cathedral)
Gregorian Chant Group
Meets weekly. Contact Deacon Diego Hoyos at Dhoyos@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
COMMUNITY & SUPPORT
Bereavement Support Group
Contact: tquinn@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Coffee After Mass
St Edmund’s Hall: Sundays 9:45am, Tuesdays 10:30am
Stella Maris Hall: Sundays 10:45am
SOCIAL JUSTICE & OUTREACH
Christian Aid Soup Lunch
Third Thursday of the month, 1-2pm
Stella Maris Club — £3.50 per person
All proceeds to CAFOD & Christian Aid
Breakfast Club (for people in need)
1st & 3rd Saturdays • 8:30–10:30am
St Edmund’s Hall
breakfastatsteds@southamptoncitycentrecatholics.org
Green Living Group
Contact: tquinn@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Stella Maris Crochet Club
Next session: A friendly group for beginners and experienced knitters/crocheters, making hats for sailors supported by Stella Maris. 7–9pm, second and fourth Saturdays Stella Maris Centre, Bugle Street. All materials provided; refreshments served.
FORMATION & EVANGELISATION
St Edmund’s “Making It Make Sense”
18–35 Philosophy & Theology Discussion Group
PECS – Parish Evangelisation Strategy Cell
St Edmund’s Hall — 7:45pm
Upcoming dates: 20th May, 3rd and 17th June
Email: pecs@southamptoncitycentrecatholics.org
(For online meetings: tquinn@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk)
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
Youth Group (Ages 9–16)
Every other Friday
St Edmund’s Hall
Email: youngbelievers@southamptoncitycentrecatholics.org
Young Adults Group (Ages 18–35)
Every other Friday
Please contact niamh_yalehelms@hotmail.co.uk for dates
& venue
Student Monthly Meal Gathering (18+)
Next meal: Sunday, 7th June
After the 7:00pm Mass — St Edmund’s Hall
Courses & Sacramental Preparation
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
For those interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the faith. Free.
Contact Father David Bateman at dbateman@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Baptism Preparation Course
For parents and godparents preparing for the Baptism of a child
Please contact the Parish Office for dates and registration. £50.
Marriage Preparation
For couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact the Parish Office for details and enrolment, £100. Next course January, 2027.
VOCATION DISCERNMENT
Is God calling you to the Priesthood?
An ongoing discernment group for single men prayerfully exploring a vocation to the priesthood.
Please speak directly with Fr David for more information.
Is God calling you to Religious Life?
A new discernment group for single women considering a vocation to religious life.
Please speak directly with Fr Michael to learn more.