Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 6pm-7:30pm Juniors 6pm-8:15pm Seniors 7pm-8:45pm Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at 6pm. Adults should turn up at the church at 7pm. Alternatively...
A concert that includes music for a range of recorders, guitar, piano and singers in aid of the Mothers' Union AFIA Holiday scheme and St Mary's Parish branch. Tickets £2.50 which includes refreshments and available on the door. St Wilfrid's Church
We are very sorry that St Mary's Walker organ is playing up again, and needs repair. We have been forced to cancel the organ recital on Thursday. But you can still book a tour of the organ at https://www.theorganproject.org/organ-tours .
From 1:30 pm until 4 pm Music in the Church Yard The Music Foundation present Music for a Summer Afternoon. A selection of musicians perform works in the Church yard including brass music, choral music and other instrumentalists. The concert is free with a chance to give a donation towards the work of the St...
An evening of live music and dancing. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased in advance - telephone 023 9281 4444 to order - or on the door. Please bring your own food and drink. Limited 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. Patronal Festival Mass
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 Pompey...
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary's - all are welcome 6pm-7:30pm Juniors 6pm-8:15pm Seniors 7pm-8:45pm Adults If you are interested in joining St Mary's Choir we are always looking for new child and adult choristers. Primary school children and under 18s should come along at 6pm. Adults should turn up at the church at 7pm. Alternatively...
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. Statue of St Mary
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. Choral Evensong
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. The start of their 2019/2020 season of concerts at St Mary's. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181. Royal Marines School of Music Concert
The Fifth Festival celebrating life in Fratton, organised by Fratton Big Local. Live music, activities and entertainment for all ages. St Mary's Quiet Space at Fratton Family Festival The festival is held at the Southern end of Fratton Road.
You are invited to join members of the Parish in a Harvest Supper - a ploughman's meal - and entertainment provided by members of the churches and a 'surprise' item by the clergy and ministers of the 3 churches. Tickets are £2.50 - available from the churches or phone 023 9281 4444. Harvest Supper
An opportunity for interested young people to come and see what it is like to be in the Choir at St Mary's, hear about what is involved and meet other young choristers. Choristers Receiving Medals and Certificates
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. The 2nd of their 2019/2020 season of concerts at St Mary's. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181. Royal Marines School of Music Concert
Featuring St Mary's Choir and Foundation Young Musicians, admission is free with retiring collection in aid of the St Mary's Music Foundation, which supports young people from the area in developing their musical skills. Music Foundation Annual Concert
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. Requiem Mass for All Souls
Our 2019 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a recital by Canon Peter Gould. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary's Church, Portsea. The recitalist in the organ loft is relayed instantaneously to a large screen which makes for gripping viewing! Organ Recitalist...
Salzburg Splendour with Southern Pro Musica. Conductor David Gostick. Mozart – Solemn Vespers. Solennes de Confessore K.339 written in 1780. Michael Haydn. Requiem in C Minor. Missa pro Defunctis was written in 1771. Salzburg Splendour Concert
Box & Fir are a nationally renowned ensemble from Windsor, and we are very pleased they are coming all the way to Portsmouth to perform at our final Music Foundation Concert of the season. Featuring Rogers Covey-Crump (Tenor), Jenny Thomas (Flute & Rogers Covey-Crump, Tenor Recorder) and Ian Gammie (Guitar), they will be performing music...
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. The 3rd of their 2019/2020 season of concerts at St Mary's. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181. Royal Marines School of Music Concert
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...
Join local schoolchildren and their families in celebrating the Christmas Story at a Christingle service held with the support of ‘The News’. The Annual News Carol Service
Mr Fezziwigs Christmas Party by Jonathan Rathbone Christmas Carols for everyone Conductor: David Gostick Accompanist: Ian Richardson Mr Fezziwig is a character from the novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens to provide contrast with Ebenezer Scrooge’s attitude towards business ethics. Mr Fezziwig, played by Canon Bob White, Vicar of St Mary's, is instructing a...
The Royal Marine School of Music Christmas Concert. Please telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office on 02392 726181 to book tickets in advance. Tickets will not be available on the door. Royal Marines Christmas Concert
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. 9 Lessons & Carols Music by the choir: Silent Night - arr. Rose. The Wexford Carol - Rutter. This is the Truth - arr. R Vaughan Williams Tomorrow...
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. St Mary's Nativity Service
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 Mary's
Come and give thanks for the greatest gift we have ever been given. 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. St Mary's Sunday Mass
A concert for all the family held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181. Royal Marines Concert Children are free, Standard Ticket £10, Concessions £9. Don’t miss concerts and musical events in...
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. Icon of the Epiphany
A service to celebrate the "Light to lighten the Nations". At St Mary's the quest preacher is Revd Sally Davenport, Holy Trinity Fareham. St Mary's Sunday Mass 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...
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a recital given by David Oldfield (St Luke's, Whyteleafe). Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ in St Mary's Church, Portsea. The recitalist in the organ loft is instantaneously projected onto a large screen...
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 Imposition of Ashes Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. People wear...
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church. Part of their 2019/2020 season of concerts at St Mary's. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181. Royal Marines School of Music Concert
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a *duet* recital given by Philip Drew and David Hansell. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ in St Mary's Church, Portsea. The recitalists in the organ loft will be relayed instantaneously to a...
This probably won’t come as a huge surprise but the Royal Marines have decided to postpone their concert next week, scheduled for St. Mary’s Church on Thursday 26 March 2020. This is a postponement rather than a cancellation. At some point they plan to perform this concert. Royal Marines School of Music Concert
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Portsmouth Choral Union have cancelled this event in the light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. www.pcuchoir.org
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...
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series returns with a recital given by Adrian Bawtree FRCO. Adrian was Director of Music at St Mary's Church, Portsea in the early 1990's and is now an organist at Canterbury Cathedral. Please do join us for a socially distanced concert (remember your face covering!) and enjoy one of the...
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a recital given by John Sharples (Organist and Choir Trainer). Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. The recitalist in the organ loft is instantaneously projected onto a large...
St Mary's Church choir is holding an open evening for prospective choristers (ages 7-13) on Monday 11th October. If you enjoy singing and would like to learn a little more about the choir, singing in St Mary's, and the many opportunities that are available to youngsters who are part of the choir, please do come...
This coming Sunday sees a special Meditation for the season of Passiontide: one of the most important points of the church year. Please join us for this special service of Readings and music - featuring a selection of beautiful and captivating choral works, organ preludes and piano pieces, in the glorious space of St Mary's...
Join us for an early evening concert of music from the young musicians of Portsmouth High School, showcasing and celebrating their varied musical achievements. Entry is FREE, with an optional retiring collection in aid of the Music Foundation, St Mary's charity which helps provide musical access and education to young people in our local community.
Join the Portsmouth Choral Union for a concert full of the devotion and hope of the Easter story. The concert includes pieces composed by Portsmouth residents and commissioned by the Grammar School, as well as a soprano solo by Eve McGrath. To attend please either book tickets on the PCU's website or on the door...
Join us for a special service of Choral Evensong to mark the season of Lent and our series of "Draw Near" reflections. Music will include pieces by Ayleward, Bairstow, Joubert and Watson.
Former Director of Music at St Mary's Church, Roger Bluff, will be returning for an evening of grand music on our historic Walker organ. Entry is FREE, with an opportunity to make donations to St Mary's Music Foundation, which supports the musical engagement and education of young people in the local community. Music will include...
Following our 10am service, we are encouraging people to make their way to the churchyard for a picnic lunch! Join in with the wider Fratton community as we enjoy live music, dance and activities. As part of the performances, 432 Nomads will be performing 'Insane' - a contemporary dance piece performed by the internationally acclaimed...
