Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church
Southampton
Outreach and Pastoral Care
Supporting our parishioners
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At Immaculate Conception we have formed a strong community and understand that need and hardship can present itself in a number of ways. Through groups like St Vincent De Paul, the Parish priest and our eucharistic ministers we seek to provide continued support to our parishioners by:
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Visiting the sick both at home and in hospital
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Visiting the lonely
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Taking the eucharist to those who are not able to attend mass
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Bereavement support
If you or someone you know needs this sort of support, please contact the office on 023 8055 5470 portswood@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk . The St Vincent De Paul Society can also be contacted on 020 7703 3030.
Support for the homeless and poor in Southampton:
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The Parish collects food for Poitiers Care (Catholic Food Bank) - A registered charity that delivers food to people who would otherwise go hungry in and around Southampton area.
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Supports Southampton’s Basics bank – The parish regularly donates to Southampton’s basics bank donating food and essentials on a monthly basis.
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Homeless and poor collection – There are mass collections targeted at the homeless and poor. Additionally, a collection is collected on a weekly basis from teas and coffees served every Sunday. These funds specifically support the:
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In addition, money collected through donations made through St Antony’s box help support those who ‘stop at the door’ in moments of crisis [the tradition of promising and giving alms to the poor for favours answered through St. Anthony's intercession].