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August 2018
Bingo Afternoons at St Wilfrid’s on Mondays
Come along and enjoy a game, good company, refreshments and a chat. All welcome.
Do Something Different Days – Older Person’s Advocate
These activity days for older people start at 10am with coffee, chat and activities, a fish and chip lunch and a film in the afternoon. Thursday 2 August at St Simon’s Church. Tuesday 7 August at St Luke’s. Tuesday 14 August at St George’s. Tuesday 21 August at St Faith’s. Wednesday 29 August at St Mary’s. Cost is £6 for the day including lunch. Book with Jill Phipps on 07710 394351.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Bingo Afternoons at St Wilfrid’s on Mondays
Come along and enjoy a game, good company, refreshments and a chat. All welcome.
Do Something Different Days – Older Person’s Advocate
These activity days for older people start at 10am with coffee, chat and activities, a fish and chip lunch and a film in the afternoon. Tuesday 14 August at St George’s. Tuesday 21 August at St Faith’s. Wednesday 29 August at St Mary’s. Cost is £6 for the day including lunch. Book with Jill Phipps on 07710 394351.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
No Charity Lunch at St Wilfrid’s Church in August
Please note there is no charity lunch in St Wilfrid’s in August.
Bingo Afternoons at St Wilfrid’s on Mondays
Come along and enjoy a game, good company, refreshments and a chat. All welcome.
Do Something Different Days – Older Person’s Advocate at St Faith’s
These activity days for older people start at 10am with coffee, chat and activities, a fish and chip lunch and a film in the afternoon. Tuesday 21 August at St Faith’s. Wednesday 29 August at St Mary’s. Cost is £6 for the day including lunch. Book with Jill Phipps on 07710 394351.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Do Something Different Days – Older Person’s Advocate at St Mary’s
These activity days for older people start at 10am with coffee, chat and activities, a fish and chip lunch and a film in the afternoon. Cost is £6 for the day including lunch. Book with Jill Phipps on 07710 394351.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
September 2018
Bingo Afternoons at St Wilfrid’s on Mondays
Come along and enjoy a game, good company, refreshments and a chat. All welcome.
Mass & Charity Lunch at St Mary’s
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support a charity. 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.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Organ Recital by Brian Moles at St Mary’s
Our 2018 monthly Organ Recital series continues with an Organ Recital given by Brian Moles, Director of Music at St Mary’s, featuring musical gems from the last two hundred years. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088)
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Bingo Afternoons at St Wilfrid’s on Mondays
Come along and enjoy a game, good company, refreshments and a chat. All welcome.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Friends of St Mary’s AGM at St Mary’s
This group, which all are welcome to join, supports the young people of the Parish and the care of the historic and beautiful building of St Mary’s. If you are interested in being a “Friend” please come to the meeting or phone 023 9281 4444.
Annual Music Foundation Concert at St Mary’s
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.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Macmillan Coffee Morning at St Wilfrid’s
A coffee morning held on behalf of the Macmillan Trust.
Coffee Morning & Mini-Market at St Faith’s
Coffee, Chat, Cakes and a chance to raise funds, and to begin to mark the celebrations for St Faith’s Day (October 6th).
October 2018
Choir Open Evening for Young People
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.
Mass & Charity Lunch at St Mary’s
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support a charity. 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.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
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.
Anglican Society for Animal Welfare Harvest Workshop at St Mary’s
Caring for the Marine Environment A special weekend focusing on the importance of caring for our Marine environment. A HALF DAY CONFERENCE ON SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER WITH GUEST SPEAKERS: Tim Ferrero – Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Robert Sluka – A Rocha International and Professor Meric Srokosz – National Oceanography Centre – Southampton With light refreshments and the opportunity for questions and answers.
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.
Parish Harvest Supper at St Mary’s
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.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Organ Recital by Timothy Guntrip at St Mary’s
Our 2018 monthly Organ Recital series continues with an Organ Recital given by Timothy Guntrip (https://timothyguntrip.weebly.com). Timothy is currently Organist and Assistant Director of Music at Uckfield Parish Church, East Sussex, is Assistant Director and Accompanist to the mixed-voice choir Stag Montem Chorem and leads a busy freelance career around the South East. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. Donations in aid of The Organ…
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.
Come and Sing Choral Mattins at St Mary’s
Singers pay £5 which includes all music and a soup lunch. Registration from 9:15am. Rehearse from 9:45am. Under 16s with guardian free. Gowns welcome but optional. Service 11am – free. Soup lunch £5. All money raised in aid of St Mary’s Music Foundation helping the music education of local children. • Ayleward Responses • Venite to Chant (Goss in A ) • Psalm – 121 (Walford Davies in D) • Canticles – Te Deum and Jubilate, Standford in Bflat •…
Baroque Ad-Hoc – Harpsichord and Recorder Concert at St Mary’s
Enjoy the music of recorder and harpsichord played by Baroque Ad-hoc. Admission free, retiring collection in aid of the St Mary’s Music Foundation. Concert lasts approx. 1 hour. Refreshments served afterwards.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
PONToon Digital Art Display at St Mary’s
PONToon is an innovative digital projects led by the University of Portsmouth and commissioned by Aspex to upskill women, aged 18-35, with digital skills. Aspex has commissioned artist Linda Mason to plan and deliver an 8 week Digital Arts project for women from migrant backgrounds. This exhibition is a celebration of the women’s achievements and the showcasing of their creative journey into using digital skills to express themselves. Church open 9am to noon each day of the exhibition from 19th…
St Mary’s Autumn Fayre
Support the work of the Church as it seeks to raise funds to support its work in the area. Traditional stalls, refreshments, raffle etc, and a chance to visit this splendid historic Church building.
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.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Journeys International Weekender in St Mary’s Churchyard
The Journeys Festival International Team are delighted to present the WEEKENDER, a two-day free music and arts festival with family activities and cultural food stalls. The event occurs from noon to 5pm each day.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
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.
Coffee Morning at St Wilfrid’s Church
A chance to raise some funds with Coffee, Chat and Cakes.
Bangers and Mash Quiz Night at St Mary’s
An evening of music and quizzing. Bangers and Mash with a chance to stretch the grey cells. Please bring your own drinks. A light supper is provided. Tickets £5 available from the Church or phone 023 9281 4444.
Rest, Reflect and Remember at St Mary’s
You are invited to ‘Rest, Reflect and Remember’ A chance to step back from the routine and rush of life and remember those we have known and loved who have given their lives in warfare, both in the armed forces and on the ’home front’. There will be chance to light a candle, place a named poppy on a Tree of Remembrance and – if you wish – place a copy of a picture of the ones you remember on…
Bereavement Service at St Mary’s
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. Anthem: Agnus Dei from Fauré’s Requiem.
Mass & Charity Lunch at St Mary’s
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support a charity. The lunch usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main with a pudding to follow. The cost is £2.50 and includes free entry into a raffle.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…