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June 2017
July 2017
Mass and 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.
Organ Recital by Brian Moles
An organ recital concert given by Brian Moles, Director of Music and Organist of St Mary’s. Tickets are £5 at the door (which includes a glass of wine). Free for students. Proceeds are in aid of the Organ Project, theorganproject.org, which exists to preserve the renowned, 125 year old Walker Organ installed in St Mary’s Church in the heart of Portsmouth, Hampshire for the local community and future generations. Brian will perform works by Gigout, Boellmann, Buxtehude, Langlais, Peeters and…
August 2017
Do Something Different Days
“ Do-Something-Different Days” coming this August! Fun, food, film and friendship for older people in Portsmouth. Dates and venues are: Tuesday 1st August: All Saints Church, Commercial Road Thursday 10th August: St George’s Church, Gun wharf Tuesday 15th August: St Luke’s Church, Greetham Street Wednesday 23rd August: St Mary’s Church, Fratton Road All days run from 10am to 3.30pm and cost £5 (payable on the day) which includes activities, refreshments and lunch. Places must be booked through Jill Phipps on 07710 394 351 or email: jill.Phipps@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk
Bellringers’ Full Peal at St Mary’s
In honour of Corporal Frederick Burrow on the centenary anniversary of his death. He was a former bellringer at St Mary’s. A member of the 15th battalion Hampshire Regiment, he was killed on 1 August 1917 aged 21 or 22 and probably died at the battle of Battle of Pilckem Ridge. He is buried in the Wytschaete Military Cemetary in Belgium.
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.
Summer Party at St Mary’s
Come along and bring your family and friends to our Summer Party which will include a disco and food (please bring your own drinks). The party is between 5-7pm for those with younger children and their families. The BBQ will be served from 6.30-7.30pm. Disco continues until 10pm. Tickets are £3 per adult and £1.50 for U16’s. Family tickets available at £8. Please see Rosie at the Church shop to purchase.
October 2017
Melody tots at St Mary’s
Music group for babies and toddlers aged 0-5.
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.
Come and Sing Choral Evensong at St Mary’s
Singers pay £5 which includes all music and a cream tea (available before the rehearsal). There will also be a card stall and a raffle. Singers under 16 (must be accompanied by a guardian) are free. Gowns welcome but optional. The service is free with a collection. All money raised in aid of the St Mary’s Music Foundation helping the music education of local children. Introit – Arcadelt, Ave Maria Canticles – Brewer in D Anthem – Balfour Gardiner, Evening…
Charity 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 £2.30 and includes soup (with vegetarian option), a cold main, a pudding and free entry in a raffle.
Do Something Different Day
Fun, food, film, and friendship for older people in Portsmouth
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.
Portsmouth Choral Union Concert – Handel’s Belshazzar at St Mary’s
Portsmouth Choral Union and Southern Pro Musica perform Handel’s Belshazzar. The story of Cyrus’ defeat of the Babylonians, which ushered in an age of tolerance and freedom, is brought dramatically to life in this baroque masterpiece. Tickets cost £15 (£1 for children), concessions for advanced purchase on 023 9282 2227 or pcuticketing@gmail.com.
Melanie Stephenson (Soprano) Music Foundation Concert at St Mary’s
Melanie Stephenson, Soprano, accompanied by Karen Kingsley on the Piano, perform an afternoon recital of favourite music including Lieder, Operetta and English Art Song. The programme starts with the assertion that the only pure, true love is found in Jesus. There are then songs about finding love on Earth – starting at night (remembering, being tormented, anticipating), and then the daytime (troubles and triumphs). The recital follows a day, starting and ending with the moon. It ends optimistically! The programme…
December 2017
Portsmouth University Choir, Solent Symphony Orchestra
Britten’s highly theatrical story about the adventures of St Nicolas, including the three pickled boys, is coupled with Poulenc’s fantastic Organ Concerto – hear the organ of St Mary’s in all its glory. Prices £12, £10 concessions, £6 Under 16s. Book tickets via the online store (http://onlinestore.port.ac.uk/product-catalogue/music), by telephone: 023 9284 3023 or by emailing music@port.ac.uk
BBC Radio Solent Carol Concert at St Mary’s
The BBC local radio station records its annual Christmas concert, and a chance to meet some of the presenters. Hosted by Tim Daykin. For details of tickets please contact BBC Radio Solent radio.solent@bbc.co.uk.
Mass & Charity Lunch at St Mary’s
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support the Churches Homeless Action Appeal. 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.
Carols and Christmas Music by Porsmouth Choral Union
A concert of favourite carols and Christmas music provided by the Portsmouth Choral Union with the Hampshire County Youth Orchestra. Tickets are £12 if prebooked on 023 9282 2227 or pcuticketing@gmail.com. £15 on the door.
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
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
Exploring John with Canon Bruce at St Faith’s
Exploring the Gospel of St John with Canon Bruce.