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December 2019
Fratton Big Local Festival of Lights at St Mary’s
A procession of lanterns and light through Fratton ending with entertainment in the Church. Fratton Big Local helping Fratton to shine. Weather permitting the procession will leave the Royal British Legion Club at Fratton Bridge at 6.00pm and should arrive at St Mary’s by 6.30pm. The theme this year is ‘’The Sea’’ so look out for jellyfish , squid and puffer fish in Fratton Road . Not to mention a Whale and the annual return of the Fratton Fox. Over…
Christingle Celebration at St Faith’s
Supporting the Children’s Society we celebrate the light of the world.
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
Reindeer Drive for Christian Aid at St Faith’s
A Beetle Drive with a seasonal difference to raise funds for Christian Aid Christmas Appeal– tickets £2.50
Advent Prayer Breakfast at St Mary’s
An opportunity to enjoy a light breakfast and reflect on what brings “light into our darkness” and to hear from others about what brings “light to their life”.
A Christmas Carol – Portsmouth Choral Union at St Mary’s
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 young Scrooge and his fellow apprentice Dick, to ready the premises for their annual Christmas Party. They enjoy music and dancing and when finally the…
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
Light Lunch at St Wilfrid’s Church
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support the work of Stop Domestic Abuse. Lunch costs £2.50 and usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main followed by a pudding.
Royal Marines School of Music Christmas Concert at St Mary’s
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.
Churches Homeless Action Carols at St Mary’s
A celebration of Christmas and distribution of Vouchers collected via local Churches and Groups to agencies who will be supporting the ‘homeless’ over the Christmas season. A chance for us to share a ‘gift’ with others.
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.
Coffee Morning at St Faith’s
Join us for a chance to chat, enjoy some coffee and a legendary Bacon Buttie, and help us raise some funds.
Royal Marines School of Music Family Concert at St Mary’s
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. Children are free, Standard Ticket £10, Concessions £9. Don’t miss concerts and musical events in St Mary’s, sign up for our events newsletter at portseaparish.co.uk/connect.
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.…
Organ Project Recital – David Oldfield at St Mary’s
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 which makes for gripping viewing! Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088). Don’t…
A Valentine’s Coffee Morning at St Wilfrid’s
A morning of refreshments and competitions to mark St Valentine’s day. Funds raised will go to support the British Heart Foundation.
Light Lunch at St Wilfrid’s Church
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support a charity. Lunch costs £2.50 and usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main followed by a pudding.
‘Snow White & The Several Dwarfs’ Parish Panto at St Wilfrid’s
St Mary’s Parish Panto is “Snow White & The Several Dwarfs”. Come and enjoy a traditional panto and see members of the Parish enjoying themselves – including “spot the clergy” in disguise on stage. Performances at 2.30pm and 7pm. Tickets cost £4 or £2 for under 16’s, and are available at all 3 churches, or book yours on 023 9281 4444.
‘Snow White & The Several Dwarfs’ Parish Panto at St Wilfrid’s
St Mary’s Parish Panto is “Snow White & The Several Dwarfs”. Come and enjoy a traditional panto and see members of the Parish enjoying themselves – including “spot the clergy” in disguise on stage. Performances at 2.30pm and 7pm. Tickets cost £4 or £2 for under 16’s, and are available at all 3 churches, or book yours on 023 9281 4444.
A Caribbean Party & Pancake Races at St Mary’s
Come and celebrate Shrove Tuesday with us – something for everyone! Family Friendly Quiz on the Caribbean; Pancake Races; Caribbean Food (from 7:30pm), then music and dancing until 10pm. Tickets are £3 adult, £1 child available from all 3 churches, or book yours on 023 9281 4444.
Mass for Ash Wednesday & Light Lunch at St Mary’s
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support the Bishop’s Lent Appeal. The lunch usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main with a pudding to follow. The lunch costs £2.50 and includes free entry into a raffle.
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,…
Royal Marines School of Music Concert at St Mary’s
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.
March 2020
Mass & Lent Appeal Light Lunch at St Mary’s – CANCELLED
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lent Appeal Light Lunch at St Wilfrid’s
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support the Bishop’s Lent Appeal. Lunch costs £2.50 and usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main followed by a pudding.
Lent Prayer Breakfast at St Wilfrid’s
An opportunity to enjoy a light breakfast and reflect on actions to help you live in harmony with God, neighbour and nature. #LiveLent
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.
Lent Reflections at St Faith’s – CANCELLED
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mass & Lent Appeal Light Lunch at St Mary’s – CANCELLED
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mass & Lent Appeal Light Lunch at St Mary’s
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support the Bishop’s Lent Appeal. The lunch usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main with a pudding to follow. The lunch costs £2.50 and includes free entry into a raffle.
Organ Project Recital – Philip Drew and David Hansell at St Mary’s
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 large screen which makes for gripping viewing! Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no.…
Coffee Morning at St Faith’s
Join us for a chance to chat, enjoy some coffee and cake, and help us raise some funds for the Bishop’s Lent Appeal.
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.
Lent Reflections at St Faith’s
All are welcome to join us as we reflect on Lent and what it means to us.
Mass & Lent Appeal Light Lunch at St Mary’s – CANCELLED
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Messy Mothering at St Mary’s – CANCELLED
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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…