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August 2017
Parish Mass for the Transfiguration
A celebration of the occasion when Jesus appeared in all his glory to his disciples on a mountain top. The service will also be a service of thansgiving for Revd Sue’s ministry. There will only be a said services at St Mary’s at 8am and 10am that morning, and no service at St Faith’s or St Wilfrid’s. With the Choir of St Mary’s: Holy is the True Light – Harris.
October 2017
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. With the Choir of St Mary’s: Harris – Holy is the True Light.
November 2017
A service for those who have been bereaved
All who have been bereaved are welcome to join us as we remember by name those who have died and bring to God our prayers for them and ourselves. With the Choir of St Mary’s: God Be in My Head – Rutter.
Remembrance Sunday Service St Faith’s
There will be an act of Remembrance at all 3 churches. These will take place in the context of the Sunday Eucharist.
Remembrance Sunday Service at St Wilfrid’s
There will be an act of Remembrance at all 3 churches. These will take place in the context of the Sunday Eucharist.
December 2017
Nativity Service at St Faith’s
The children retell the Story of Christmas, with carols and candlelight. The service is followed by tea and cakes. Children who wish to take part in the drama should arrive by 3.30pm to get into their costumes.
Said Morning Mass on Christmas Eve Sunday at St Mary’s
The 10am Mass will be a said service at St Mary’s on Christmas Eve Sunday. There will be no service that morning at St Faith’s nor at St Wilfrid’s.
Midnight Mass at St Faith’s
Join us as we welcome the arrival of the Christ child.
Midnight Mass at St Wilfrid’s
Join us as we welcome the Christ child.
Christmas Day Mass and Carols at St Faith’s
Come and give thanks for the greatest gift we have ever been given.
January 2018
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.
February 2018
Candlemas at St Faith’s
A service celebrating the “Light to lighten the Nations” and the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Guest Preacher: Rev’d Richard Wyld, Bishop’s Chaplain. With the choir, anthem – Eccard, When to the Temple Mary went.
Choral Evensong for Lent at St Mary’s
A traditional choral service providing the opportunity for space, stillness and reflection in the beautiful space that is St Mary’s, Fratton. Canticles: The Magnificat (Song of Mary – My soul doth magnify the Lord) and Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon – Lord, now lettest thou they servant depart in peace) to a setting by Vaughan Williams in C Responses: Plainsong Psalm: 135 v1-14 Anthem: Anthem will be Wash me Throughly – S. S. Wesley.
March 2018
Mass and Reflection – “The Call of the Cross” at St Mary’s
The reflection will be led by Rev’d Belinda Davies, Diocesan Director of Ordinands.
Mass and Reflection – “The Call of the Cross” at St Wilfrid’s
The reflection will be led by Rev’d Belinda Davies, Diocesan Director of Ordinands.
Mass and Reflection – “The Call of the Cross”
The reflection will be led by Rev’d Belinda Davies, Diocesan Director of Ordinands.
April 2018
Book of Common Prayer Communion at St Mary’s
A traditional service for Easter morning.
June 2018
Parish Mass at St Mary’s
There is a Mass at St Mary’s for the whole Parish this Sunday to say farewell to Wendy-May as she takes up her curacy in Fareham. There will be no mass at St Faith’s nor at St Wilfrid’s. At noon there is The Great Get Together Picnic in Kingston Rec and celebration of the new play area. It starts with a procession from the Fratton Community Centre.
Farewell To Rev Barbara at St Faith’s
Time to say goodbye to Rev Barbara as she moves to the United States. Service followed by refreshments.
October 2018
St Faith’s Patronal Mass
A celebration of the life of the Church of St Faith’s and the community it serves. The service will be followed by refreshments. Anthem: Bullock – Give Us the Wings of Faith.
Harvest Services at all Three Churches
A chance to thank God for the gifts of creation and to share those gifts with others and hosting the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals for Animal Welfare Sunday. St Mary’s Guest Preacher: Revd Dr Helen Hall. Service starts at 10am at St Mary’s. Service starts 9:30am at St Wilfrid’s and St Faith’s.
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: Revd Dr Jamie Hawkey, Dean of Clare College, Cambridge and former Curate. Anthem: Tallis – Hear the Voice and Prayer.
Choral Evensong at St Mary’s
A time for quiet and evening prayer accompanied by music provided by the choir and organ. Byrd Preces & Responses. Psalm 142. Canticles (Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis): Walmisley in D minor. Anthem: O Lord Our Governor – Rose. Hymns: NEH 242 As now the sun’s declining rays; NEH 239 Lord of all Hopefulness.
November 2018
Fauré Requiem, 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 Fauré‘s Requiem.
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 Wilfrid’s and St Faith’s. 10:00am – St Mary’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.
Advent Reflections at St Faith’s
To prepare for Advent and our celebration of Christmas a series of evenings looking at how we seek the light of Christ in the darkness of the world. The evenings will include candlelit worship, reflection and discussion. (Each evening will end about 9pm.)
December 2018
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 all the favourite Advent carols and the Choir of St Mary’s. Drop Down Ye heavens from above (Weir) I Look from afar (adopted from Palestrina) Adam Lay YBounden (Moles) Alleluia! A new Work is Come on Hand (Hill) How Beautiful Upon the Mountains (Stainer) Never Weather Beaten Sail (Wood) Benedictus in B flat (Stanford) Bogoroditsye Dievo (Pärt) Zion at…
Advent Reflections at St Faith’s – Light in Our Darkness
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 – Light in Our Darkness
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 – Light in Our Darkness
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) A thin place (Wikeley) I wonder as I wander (Rütti) Here is the little Door (Howells) Sussex Carol (arr. Ledger) In Dulci Jubilo (Pearsall) I sing of a Maiden (Berkeley) Jesu Bambino (Yon) Shepherds’ Farewell (Berlioz) There Was a Star (Walton) The crown of Roses…
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 the children and young people as we celebrate the sharing of the greatest gift.
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.
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.
January 2019
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 2019
Parish Mass at St Mary’s
This morning is a Parish Mass at St Mary’s to say farewell to Fr Darcy. There will be no morning services at St Faith’s nor St Wilfrid’s.
March 2019
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 Connie Sherman, University Chaplain. 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, and are obtained from burning the previous year’s palm crosses. As the priest applies the ashes to a person’s…
Choral Evensong for the Annunciation St Mary’s
Choral Evensong at St Mary’s. A time for evening prayer accompanied by music provided by the choir and organ. Morley Responses Psalm 85 to a setting by Buck The Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis – Dyson in F Anthem – Parsons, Ave Maria
Mothering Sunday Special Services at St Mary’s
Join us in celebrating “Mothering Sunday” with special morning services at all 3 Churches, in which we will give thanks for all who love and care for us. The services will include the distribution of flowers to those who care for us. 10:00 St Mary’s Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PA. Tel: 023 9281 4444. 09:30 Faith’s Church, Crasswell Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1HT. Tel: 023 9282 7322. 09:30 St Wilfrid’s Church, George St, Portsmouth PO1 5RT. Tel: 023 9282 2687.
April 2019
Parish Passover Meal at St Faith’s
Join us as we celebrate Passover with a Traditional Passover Lunch done in our own unique style. Bring you own cutlery. Tickets are £3, children are free. Tickets available from all 3 churches or phone 023 9281 4444 to book yours. #LentPilgrim
Palm Procession from St Wilfrid’s to St Mary’s
Join us in walking through the streets with music and singing as we remember the journey Jesus made to Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday. Followed by Parish Mass at St Mary’s at 10am. There will be no Mass at St Faith’s nor St Wilfrid’s that Sunday. #LentPilgrim
Mass and Reflection – ‘The Pilgrimage to the Cross’ at St Mary’s
Led by Revd Richard Wyld, Bishop’s Chaplain #LentPilgrim
Mass and Reflection – ‘The Pilgrimage to the Cross’ at St Wilfrid’s
Led by Revd Richard Wyld, Bishop’s Chaplain #LentPilgrim
Mass and Reflection – ‘The Pilgrimage to the Cross’ at St Faith’s
Led by Revd Richard Wyld, Bishop’s Chaplain #LentPilgrim
Eucharist of the Last Supper and Vigil of Prayer
Join us on Maundy Thursday as we remember the last supper Jesus shared with his friends; how at that meal he washed his disciples’ feet and then led them to the Garden of Gethsemane where he invited them to “watch and pray”. You are welcome to join us as we “watch and pray” any time between 9pm and Midnight. At St Mary’s: Guest Preacher – Canon Peter Leonard. Music: A New Commandment – Moles, Go Ye to Dark Gethsemane –…
Service for Good Friday led by the Young People of St Mary’s
A service for Good Friday led by the young people and children of St Mary’s. Join us as we reflect on the journey that Jesus made on this day for us. #LentPilgrim