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April 2019
The Liturgy of the Cross
You are invited to join Christians throughout the world as we gather at the foot of the Cross to pray for our world and ourselves. At St Mary’s: Preacher – Canon Peter Leonard. Music: O Vos Omnes by Gesualdo, God So Loved the World by Stainer. #LentPilgrim St Mary’s Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PA. Tel: 023 9281 4444. St Wilfrid’s Church, George St, Portsmouth PO1 5RT. Tel: 023 9282 2687. St Faith’s Church, Crasswell Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1HT. Tel:…
Vigil & First Mass of Easter at St Mary’s & St Faith’s
A service which begins in the darkness of the night and celebrates the coming of the Light of the world. The new life of Christ is marked with joy! At St Mary’s: Preacher is Canon Peter Leonard. Music: Hail Easter Bright – Moles. St Mary’s Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PA. Tel: 023 9281 4444. St Faith’s Church, Crasswell Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1HT. Tel: 023 9282 7322.
Book of Common Prayer Communion at St Mary’s
A traditional said service for Easter morning.
Special Services for Easter Sunday
Join us for the most important Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 10:00am St Mary’s Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PA. Tel: 023 9281 4444. 09:30am St Wilfrid’s Church, George St, Portsmouth PO1 5RT. Tel: 023 9282 2687. 09:30am St Faith’s Church, Crasswell Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1HT. Tel: 023 9282 7322. At St Mary’s with the choir and instrumentalists. Anthem – Worthy is the Lamb and the Amen from Handel’s Messiah.
Choral Evensong & Benediction for Easter Sunday at St Mary’s
The choir of St Mary’s sing a traditional service of Choral Evensong which is followed by Benediction. Introit – Moles, Hail Easter Bright; Smith Responses; Psalm 105; Canticles – Stanford in C; Anthem – O Sons & Daughters, Walford Davies; Howells, O Salutaris Hostia. Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament, is a time of adoration in front of the Sacrament which concludes with the congregation being blessed by it.
May 2019
Ascension Day Service at St Mary’s
A service celebrating the ascension of Jesus into Heaven. The service will include commissioning of the Parochial Church Council.
June 2019
Dickens Fellowship Service at St Mary’s
Join members of the local branch of the Dickens Fellowship in celebrating the anniversary of his death with a service and tea at the Church where he was baptised. Choral Evensong followed by Tea and readings from Dickens. Members of the public may join the Fellowship after the service for tea and also stay for the readings if they so wish.
August 2019
Patronal Festival Mass at St Mary’s
A celebration and thanksgiving for the life of St Mary’s Church and the community it serves followed by refreshments. Preacher : Ven Martyn Gough, Chaplain of the Fleet.
Portsea Parish Anniversary Celebrations at St Mary’s
10 am Open Air Parish Mass in St Mary’s Church Yard A day celebrating the life of the Parish and the beauty of creation, as we prepare to celebrate our Patronal Festival (like a birthday). 12 pm onwards Picinic with Entertainment Bring your own picnic and enjoy the churchyard and the music and entertainment 2 pm to 4 pm Tower Open Climb the Tower of St Mary’s and enjoy the spectacular views of the city and the church interior. Terms…
September 2019
St Mary’s Church Patronal Mass
As we celebrate a special day in the life of St Mary’s Church we welcome as our Preacher – Very Revd Anthony Cane, The Dean of Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral. The service is followed by a Parish BBQ at noon.
Choral Evensong and laying up of BNTVA Standard at St Mary’s
The end of the Church’s patronal celebrations and an opportunity to honour those who are members of the British Nuclear Test Veterans Association. With the Choir of St Mary’s: Preces and Responses – William Smith. Psalm 132. Canticles: Fa Burdens – Moles. Anthem: A Maiden Most Gentle – Carter.
Harvest Services at all Three Churches
A chance to thank God for the gifts of creation which we enjoy every day and to think about how we can share those gifts with others. Service starts at 10am at St Mary’s. Service starts 9:30am at St Wilfrid’s and St Faith’s.
Deanery Confirmation Service
The whole Parish come together to join Bishop Christopher as he confirms candidates from St James Milton as well as those from our Parish. There will be no morning Eucharist service at St Faith’s nor St Wilfrid’s this Sunday.
October 2019
St Faith’s Patronal Mass
A celebration of the life of the Church of St Faith’s and the community it serves. With guest preacher Rev’d Hugo Deadman from St Jame’s, Milton. The service will be followed by refreshments. Anthem: O Quam Gloriosam – Victoria
Patronal Festival Mass at St Wilfrid’s Church
A celebration of the life of the Church of St Wilfrid’s. The service will be followed by refreshments. Guest Preacher: Rev’d Allie Kerr, Vicar of St Cuthbert’s. Anthem: Holy is the True Light – Harris.
November 2019
Choral Requiem Mass for All Souls at St Mary’s
A service at which we remember and pray for those we have loved who have died. At this service the Choir will sing parts of the Requiem Mass with music from “A Short Requiem” by Walford Davies and “Pro Defunctis” by Brian Moles.
Remembrance Sunday Service at All 3 Churches
There will be an act of Remembrance at all 3 churches. These will take place in the context of the Sunday Eucharist starting at: 9:30am – St Faith’s. 10:00am – St Mary’s and St Wilfrid’s.
British Legion Service of Remembrance at St Mary’s
Join the local branch of the British Legion in remembering those who gave their lives in war so that we might enjoy the freedoms we have today. Anthem: Requiem Aeternam II – Walford Davies.
December 2019
Candlelit Advent Service at St Mary’s
A special service of Advent music which in candlelight prepares us for the coming of the light of the world. With favourite Advent carols and the Choir of St Mary’s motets include: Es Ist Ein Ros Unsprungen – Praetorius Matin Responsory – Self Adam Lay YBounden – Ord Tochter Zion – Handel Riu, Riu, Chiu – de Fletcha Veiled in Darkness – Rudolph Benedictus – Moore The Angel Gabriel – traditional arr Moles We Wait for thy Loving Kindness –…
Advent Reflections at St Faith’s
To prepare for Advent and our celebration of Christmas a series of evenings using different traditions to reflect on the advent theme – the evenings will include candlelit worship and reflection
The Annual “News” Carol Service at St Mary’s
Join local schoolchildren and their families in celebrating the Christmas Story at a Christingle service held with the support of ‘The News’.
Advent Reflections at St Faith’s
To prepare for Advent and our celebration of Christmas a series of evenings using different traditions to reflect on the advent theme – the evenings will include candlelit worship and reflection
Advent Reflections at St Faith’s
To prepare for Advent and our celebration of Christmas a series of evenings using different traditions to reflect on the advent theme – the evenings will include candlelit worship and reflection
Festival of 9 Lessons & Carols at St Mary’s
A traditional telling of the Christmas story through readings, carols sung by the congregation and the choir. The service will be followed by Sherry and mince pies. Music by the choir: Silent Night – arr. Rose. The Wexford Carol – Rutter. This is the Truth – arr. R Vaughan Williams Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day – Gardner. The Lamb – Tavener. Ding Dong Merrily on High – arr. Willberg. Sleeps Judea Fair – MacKinnon. While by my Sheep –…
Advent Reflections at St Faith’s
To prepare for Advent and our celebration of Christmas a series of evenings using different traditions to reflect on the advent theme – the evenings will include candlelit worship and reflection
Nativity Service at St Mary’s
The Christmas story is told by our children and young people as we celebrate the sharing of the greatest gift. With carols and music accompanied by the Choir. Any children who wish to take part in the drama should arrive by 4pm for dress rehearsal.
Nativity Service & Christingle at St Wilfrid’s
The Christmas story is told by our Children & Young people, as we celebrate the sharing of the greatest gift & celebrate the Light of the World with the giving out of Christingles
Midnight Mass at St Mary’s
Come and join us as we continue to follow the star with the congregation and Choir of St Mary’s and instrumentalists a joyful greeting to the Christ child.
Midnight Mass at St Faith’s
Come and join us as we continue to follow the star with the congregation of St Faith’s a joyful greeting to the Christ child.
Midnight Mass at St Wilfrid’s
Come and join us as we continue to follow the star with the congregation of St Wilfrid’s a joyful greeting to the Christ child.
Book of Common Prayer Communion at St Mary’s
A quieter service to start Christmas day, using words that have been used for over 500 years.
Christmas Day Mass and Carols at St Mary’s
Come and give thanks for the greatest gift we have ever been given.
Parish Mass at St Mary’s
This morning is a Parish Mass at St Mary’s. There will be no morning services at St Faith’s nor St Wilfrid’s.
January 2020
Requiem Mass for Those Named on Christmas Tree Stars at St Mary’s
A Requiem Mass for all those who have died and been remembered on the Christmas tree stars in the church.
Epiphanytide celebration of Music, Carols and Readings at St Mary’s
A special service celebrating the various aspects of the Epiphany season – the visit of the Wise Men, the Baptism of Christ and the wedding at Cana – using readings, and hymns and music sung by the congregation and choir.
February 2020
Sung Mass for Candlemas with Guest Preacher at St Mary’s
A service to celebrate the “Light to lighten the Nations”. At St Mary’s the quest preacher is Revd Sally Davenport, Holy Trinity Fareham. Did you know that the Christmas season officially ends this weekend? Whilst the trees have come down, the decorations packed away and the food long since eaten, the church’s celebration of Christ’s coming into the world actually ends this Sunday. Please do join us at one of our services this Sunday morning where we will celebrate Candlemas.…
Sung Mass for Ash Wednesday at St Mary’s
A special service, including the imposition of ashes, to mark the beginning of Lent. Guest Preacher: Revd Greg Bakker, S Columba Fareham and Pioneer Advisor. With the Choir of St Mary’s: Byrd – Miserere Mei, Wesley – Wash Me Throughly Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. People wear the sign of the Cross in ash on their forehead, which is called the imposition of the ashes. The ashes symbolise the dust from which God made us,…
March 2020
Ordination of Revd Marcus Collie at St Mary’s
The Bishop will ordain Rev’d Marcus as a Priest at St Mary’s on Sunday March 8th at 4pm. An important service for all involved with St Mary’s parish, all are welcome at this special occasion. Note that the 10am service at St Mary’s that day will be a said Eucharist with hymns.
Rev’d Marcus Collie First Mass at St Mary’s
Fr Marcus will preside at the Eucharistic for the first time since he was ordained Priest. Please come and support us in welcoming him to his new role in St Mary’s Parish.
Mothering Sunday Special Services at St Mary’s – TO BE STREAMED
Not open to the public in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be streamed on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PortseaParish/) and http://portseaparish.co.uk 10:00 St Mary’s Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PA. Tel: 023 9281 4444.
Licensing of Revd Dr Sam Cullen at St Mary’s – TO BE STREAMED
Not open to the public in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be streamed on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PortseaParish/) and http://portseaparish.co.uk Rev’d Cullen will be leaving her curacy in Petersfield to join us. She spent time with us in the Autumn on a placement and we are very happy to welcome her on her return to us. She will have responsibility for Discipleship development in the Parish, and will be caring for the congregation at St Wilfrid’s. She will…
Sung Mass for Feast of the Annunciation at St Mary’s – TO BE STREAMED
Not open to the public in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be streamed live, go to http://portseaparish.co.uk and details are on the home page. The Feast of the Annunciation, also known the Feast of the Incarnation, commemorates the visit of the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, during which he informed her that she would be the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Guest Preacher Revd Wendy-May Jacobs
April 2020
Palm Sunday – Holy Week at Home
Celebration of Palm Sunday and Eucharist. Go to the home page to pick up links to the live service and the service sheet. The page with the service sheet also has instructions for making your own Palm Cross.
Maundy Thursday – Holy Week in Our Homes
Celebration of Maundy Thursday ending with a time for silent prayer and a vigil (approximately 30 minutes). Go to the Home Page to pick up links to the live service stream and for any service sheet.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross – Holy Week at Home
12:00 noon –Stations of the Cross – reflections led by Revd Sam and Revd Sue. 13:15, 13:30, 13:45 – Reflections of the Cross led by Revd Marcus. 14:00 –
Good Friday Service – Holy Week at Home
Celebration of Good Friday. Go to the Home Page to pick up the live service stream and any service sheet.
Holy Saturday Reflection – Holy Week at Home
Reflections on waiting in emptiness led by Canon Bruce. Go to the Home Page to pick up links to the reflections live stream.
Holy Saturday Service – Holy Week at Home
Celebration of Holy Saturday and first Eucharist of Easter – He is Risen, Hallelujah! Go to the Home Page to pick up links to the service live stream and any service sheet.
Easter Day – He is Risen, Hallelujah!
Celebration of Easter Day and Eucharist. Go to the Home Page to pick up links to the live service stream and any service sheet.
August 2020
Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s
There will be a Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s on Sunday which will also be streamed. There will be no Eucharist service at St Faith’s nor St Wilfrid’s that Sunday, though the 8am Book of Common Prayer Communion will still be held at St Mary’s. If you wish to attend please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk if you haven’t booked your place yet and remember to bring your face mask. You can pick up the live stream for the service on the St…