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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.