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, 8 March, 1:30–3:30pm
Lady’s Chapel, St Edmund’s
(Meets every other month on the second Sunday; alternates with Portsmouth Cathedral)

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 every month
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
Upcoming dates: 7 & 21 February
St Edmund’s Hall
breakfastatsteds@southamptoncitycentrecatholics.org

Green Living Group
Contact: tquinn@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

FORMATION & EVANGELISATION

PECS – Parish Evangelisation Strategy Cell
St Edmund’s Hall — 7:45pm
Upcoming dates: 4 & 18 February
Email: pecs@southamptoncitycentrecatholics.org
(For online meetings: tquinn@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk)

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

Youth Group (Ages 9–16)
Next meetings: Friday 30th January, 7:00pm
St Edmund’s Hall
Email: youngbelievers@southamptoncitycentrecatholics.org

Young Adults Group (Ages 18–35)
Fridays 6 & 20 February, 6:30pm
St Edmund’s Hall

Student Monthly Meal Gathering (18+)
Next meal: Sunday, 1 February
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.
Thursdays • 7:15–9:00pm
St Edmund’s Hall

Baptism Preparation Course
For parents and godparents preparing for the Baptism of a child
Please contact the Parish Office for dates and registration. £25.

Marriage Preparation
For couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact the Parish Office for details and enrolment, £45. 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.