Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
Parish of the Sacred Heart - Waterlooville
Registered Charity No. 246871

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             Welcome to The Parish of the Sacred Heart  
    

  
Presbytery  Address: 140, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7BG    Telephone 023 9226 2289.

  Church Location:  354 London Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7SR  (adjacent to St Michael's Convent)

About Us: 

Waterlooville Parish is situated just north of Portsmouth on England's South Coast and services the area around Waterlooville including  Widley, Crookhorn, Purbrook, Cowplain, Denmead, Hambledon and Soberton. 

Our Parish Priest is Father Kevin Bidgood and our Catholic Community is strong and vibrant with more than 700  people attending Masses each week. This website is intended to give both parishioners and enquirers access to information about the Parish and its activities.

The Parish is supporting for its Parish Charity  the International Refugee Trust and in particular the work of the Sacred Heart Sisters running the 'Moyo' orphanage in Uganda for refugees from the Sudanese civil war.

We have for many years used the former Oratory of the Sisters of our Lady of Charity, (picture top left), as our Parish Church and for this we are deeply grateful. The Parish is in the process of planning a new church on the site which, combined with a Parish Centre, will bring all of our various groups and activities into one focal point of Christian witness.  

You can read more about us in our booklet for new parishioners
 

Father Kevin Writes...

Today’s readings talk of ways in which we are called to take responsibility for the care and the integrity of our communities, particularly when things are difficult. The prophet Ezekiel is called by the Lord to confront wrongdoing and to speak out to those who most need to hear the message. In the Gospel, Matthew is addressing how the community for which he is writing can begin to deal with difficulties when they occur.
It is clear that Jesus is emphasising the responsibility of the one who is aggrieved to make a move towards the one who has caused the hurt. If we speak to the offender honestly, explaining the damage done or the pain inflicted, perhaps the person may have a change of heart. The Gospel goes on to say that if this one-to-one approach does not work, the next step is to seek the help of others in resolving the matter. Others can help to give perspective and offer solutions.
Jesus seems to be calling for consensus. When decisions have to be made about complex or difficult issues, then agreement and careful consideration are necessary. Reaching common agreement about a problem can be a form of prayer in action.
In the letter to the Romans, love is highlighted as the most important principle for engaging with others. If the motive is based on real love then harm can never be done.
From the scriptures today, we can ask ourselves: What is the most loving thing to do here? If I challenge another, am I prepared to be challenged too?
In our relationships and in our seeking to support one another, we are called to act gently and humbly and with love. In this way, we can learn to be hopeful as we engage with difference and enjoy the mystery and diversity of the people around us.

'Sunday' Mass Times:

Saturday 6:15pm (Vigil)  
Sunday 9:30am (Children's Liturgy), 11:00 am (With Choir), 6:30pm (Folk Group)

For weekday/Saturday morning  Masses and other services please refer to the 'Regular Services' page or the 'Newsletters'

This page was last updated on Friday, 05 September 2008.

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