Our Lady Help of Christians RC Church, Farnborough

08/09/2026

THE FEAST OF THE BIRTHDAY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
8th September

"The present festival, the birth of the Mother of God, is the prelude, while the final act is the fore-ordained union of the Word with flesh. Today the Virgin is born, tended and formed and prepared for her role as Mother of God, who is the universal King of the ages."

(St Andrew of Crete)

07/09/2026

“Love not empathy is the supreme value”

Bishop Baron’s homily for the 23rd Sunday

Friends, for the wokeist philosophy that dominates today, empathy—f...

06/09/2026

05/09/2026

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is for adults who are thinking of becoming a Catholic or who wish to explore what the Catholic Church believes and teaches.

Perhaps, you sense a longing deep down?

We all feel it at some point; a quiet restlessness, a sense that there is more to life, a hunger for a deeper truth and a love that lasts.

That inner longing was placed there by God when he created us, so that we would seek him, and he is gently calling us back to him.

If you have been searching for answers, questioning your purpose, or feeling pulled towards the Catholic faith, we invite you to take the next step.

Come and hear, Wednesday 9th September at 7.30pm in the Narthex.

A warm welcome awaits.

05/09/2026

ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA (Mother Teresa)
5th September

03/09/2026

ST GREGORY THE GREAT, POPE, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
3rd September

"Blessed Gregory, raised upon the
throne of Peter,
sought always the beauty of
the Lord
and lived in celebration of that love"

In 596 he sent Augustine (later St Augustine of Canterbury) and his monks as missionaries to England, providing them with continuing advice and support.

He wrote extensively on pastoral care, spirituality, and morals, and designated himself “servant of the servants of God.”

31/08/2026

Please note:
No weekday masses this week

31/08/2026

ST AIDAN, BISHOP
31st August

Lord God, you sent the gentle bishop Saint Aidan
to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ,
grant us, by his prayers,
to live as he taught
in simplicity, humility and love for the poor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who lives and reigns with you
In the unity of the Holy Spirit
God, for ever and ever
Amen

That we also may share the faith in humility and love, to live in simplicity and generosity of heart, always serving those in need.

St Aidan, pray for us.