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April 2021
Living with God: Maundy Thursday – Celebration of the Last Supper and Silent Prayer
We recall the Last Supper, the washing of feet, the sharing of the bread and cup and the call to ‘watch and pray with me’ in the Garden of Gethsemane – including a reflection given by Fr Nicholas Frayling. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk To watch, either go to our YouTube stream, or our Facebook page. To follow along, please find the order of service here.
Good Friday for Young Families
A gathering of our young families in a COVID safe exploration of Holy week at St Mary’s If you would like to attend, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Living with God: Good Friday – The Liturgy of the Cross
The Liturgy of the Cross as we recall the death of Jesus on the cross – including a reflection given by Fr Nicholas Frayling. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk To watch, either go to our YouTube stream or our Facebook page. To follow along, you can find the order of service here.
Living with God: Holy Saturday
A time of watching and waiting with a short vigil of readings ending with the celebration of the new life and light of Christ bursting into the darkness and the 1st Eucharist of Easter – including a reflection given by Fr Nicholas Frayling If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk To watch, either go to our YouTube stream or our Facebook page. To follow along, please find the order of service here.
Living with God: Easter Sunday – A Celebration of the Risen Life of Christ
If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk To watch, either go to our YouTube stream or our Facebook page. To follow along, please follow the order of service here.
Celebrating Christ’s Risen Presence: 2nd Sunday of Easter – 11 April 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
The Organ Project Recital: Chris Milburn
Our 2021 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a VIRTUAL recital given by Chris Milburn. Chris Milburn first played an organ at the age of 8 and was hooked, first playing for a church service at 9. He was the full time church organist for St Bridget’s, Brean, by the age of 10. Chris continued in this role until going to university. Chris was lucky enough to learn on Wells Cathedral Organ, and quickly found that you could bribe vergers…
A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
A Requiem Mass with Music as we pray for the repose of the soul of Philip, Duke of Edinburgh To watch along, please go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube livestream. To follow along with service, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please contact vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Celebrating Christ’s Risen Presence: 3rd Sunday of Easter – 18 April 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Celebrating Christ’s Risen Presence: 4th Sunday of Easter – 25 April 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
May 2021
Celebrating Christ’s Risen Presence: 5th Sunday of Easter – 02 May 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
The Organ Project: Organ Recital given by Mark Dancer
Our 2021 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a VIRTUAL recital given by Mark Dancer FRCO. Mark is Director of Music and Organist of St Peter’s Church, Petersfield, Conductor of the Petersfield Choral Society and Musical Director of the Portsmouth Festival Choir. The programme will include music by Handel, Praetorius, Sweelinck, Saiint-Saëns, Franck and Guilmant. Sit back, relax and tune in to a virtual recital from St Mary’s Church, Portsea, performed on our temporary digital organ. Our J.W. Walker &…
Celebrating Christ’s Risen Presence: 6th Sunday of Easter – 09 May 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Mass and Music for the Feast of the Ascension
Join us in celebrating the ascension of Jesus. To watch, either go to our Facebook page, or visit our YouTube stream. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Celebrating Christ’s Risen Presence: 7th Sunday of Easter – 16 May 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Celebrating God’s Presence: The Feast of Pentecost – 23rd May 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. We gather to rejoice out the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. You are invited to wear something red as you join this celebration. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Christian Aid’s Big Breakfast
This will be at St Mary’s (hopefully in the churchyard) – a chance to enjoy the legendary Bacon butties from St Faith’s and help raise funds for Christian Aid.
Celebrating Christ’s Presence on Trinity Sunday – 30th May 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
A Musical Miscellany – A Music Foundation Concert
A variety of works given by young (and youngish) musicians from Portsmouth, in support of the work of the Music Foundation. The event has a free admission, by ticket only. To book tickets, please visit our Eventbrite page.
June 2021
A Coffee Morning with Volunteers from The Organ Project
During this coffee morning, volunteers from The Organ Project are being invited to come along and share their experiences of volunteering, as well as some interesting facts they have picked up about the organ and its heritage, with the parish community. If you are interested in joining, then please email volunteers@theorganproject.org
Celebrating Christ’s Presence: 1st Sunday after Trinity – 6th June 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Evensong & The Dicken’s Fellowship at St Mary’s
We commemorate the life and works of Charles Dickens (Christened at St Mary’s) with members of the Dickens’ Fellowship. We welcome as our preacher Kitty Price. You are very welcome to attend in the church, however if you cannot make it you can watch the event livestreamed here.
The Organ Project: Organ Recital given by David Cain
Our 2021 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a VIRTUAL recital given by David Cain. David Cain is Director of Music at St George’s Church, Waterlooville, a position he has held since the beginning of 2021. Previously, David was Director of Music at St Mary’s Church, within Portchester Castle. Sit back, relax and tune in to a virtual recital from St Mary’s Church, Portsea, performed on our temporary digital organ. Our J.W. Walker & Sons pipe organ is currently being…
Celebrating Christ’s Presence: 2nd Sunday after Trinity – 13th June 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Celebrating Christ’s Presence: 3rd Sunday after Trinity – 20th June 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
A Music Foundation Concert with Alice Wratten
A concert supporting the work of the Music Foundation, featuring performances by Alice Wratten (soprano) and Brian Moles (piano), with works by Kodaly, L’Estrange, Bizet, and Puccini. Admission is free, but tickets must be booked in advance through our Eventbrite page.
Celebrating Christ’s Presence: 4th Sunday after Trinity – 27th June 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. Our notices for the week can be found here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
July 2021
The Organ Project : Organ Recital given by Anthony Froggatt
Our 2021 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a LIVE recital given by Anthony Froggatt. Please book your ticket to attend IN PERSON on our Eventbrite page. Anthony Froggatt is a former Organist and Master of the Choristers at Portsmouth Cathedral, having previously started his cathedral career as Sub-Organist at Guildford Cathedral. At Portsmouth, over a period of thirteen years, he made many television and radio broadcasts with the choir and several highly acclaimed recordings. He has given recitals in…
Celebrating Christ’s Presence: 5th Sunday after Trinity – 4th July 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Music for a Summer Afternoon & Strawberry Tea
A chance to enjoy tea and conversation and to be entertained by live music in the Churchyard. From 2.30pm to 4.00pm, various musicians will be performing in the churchyard, then from 3.00pm to 4.00pm strawberry tea will be offered. If you would like to attend, then please book a ticket on our Eventbrite page for £4 (which you will need to pay on the day). As it is Thank You NHS day for the Church of England, NHS staff will…
Celebrating Christ’s Presence: 6th Sunday after Trinity – 11th July 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. Our notices for this week can be found here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Celebrating Christ’s Presence: 7th Sunday after Trinity – 18th July 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
A Picnic with the Fellowship
An opportunity to gather, enjoy sharing in a lunch together (please bring your own) and catch up with old friends – and make some new ones – in the churchyard.
Celebrating Christ’s Presence: 8th Sunday after Trinity – 25th July 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
August 2021
Celebrating Christ’s Presence: 9th Sunday after Trinity – 1st August 2021 – St Mary’s Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Celebrating Christ’s Presence: 10th Sunday after Trinity – 8th August 2021 – St Marys Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
St Mary’s Indoor Market
St Mary’s Indoor Market will hold a number of stalls inside the church selling a variety of items. This isn’t quite the May Fayre, but it’s still a chance to come and spot a bargain or a gift! It will also provide a chance to hear about the work of The Organ Project and some of the Parish history it has uncovered, as well as the opportunity to take part in Fratton Big Local’s latest consultation on their future plans.
Celebrating Christ in our Community: St Mary’s Patronal Festival – 15th August 2021
This service will take place outside in the churchyard. To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Fratton Big Local Community Picnic supported by The Organ Project
There will be free entertainment, music, and craft activities, as well as a refreshment stall where you can buy hot drinks and cakes. There will also be another chance to take part in Fratton Big Local’s latest consultation on their future plans. Please bring your own picnic to enjoy on the grass. Numbers are limited, so you will need to book your spot, either by emailing community@frattonbiglocal.org.uk or contacting 07841 341 969, by 5pm on Thursday the 12th August.
Celebrating Christs Presence: 12th Sunday after Trinity – 22nd August 2021 – St Marys Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. You can find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Celebrating Christs Presence: 13th Sunday after Trinity – 29th August 2021 – St Marys Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to sing with the service, the hymn sheet can be found here. You can find our notices for the week here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
September 2021
Celebrating Christs Presence: 14th Sunday after Trinity – 5 September 2021 – St Marys Church Portsea
Our preacher will be Archdeacon Jenny, who will also be licensing Revd Kate Marlow to our parish team as well as commissioning our PCC members. To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Morning Prayer for the Diocesan Day of Prayer
Join us in morning prayer to mark the Diocesan Day of Prayer. You are welcome to either watch us online, on YouTube or Facebook, or join us in church.
A Eucharist for the Diocesan Day of Prayer
A eucharist to mark the Diocesan Day of Prayer as we celebrate the birthday of Our Lady. You can either join us in church, or watch online on YouTube or Facebook. To follow along, please find the order of service here.
Celebrating Christs Presence 15th Sunday after Trinity – 12 September 2021 – St Marys Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Celebrating Christs Presence 16th Sunday after Trinity – 19 September 2021 – St Marys Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. You can find our notices for the week here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Celebrating Christs Presence 17th Sunday after Trinity – 26 September 2021 – St Marys Church Portsea
To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to sing along, please find the hymn sheet here. You can find our notices for the week here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
October 2021
Messy Harvest at St Mary’s Church
A ‘messy harvest’ morning, with activities for children focussing on God’s creation and climate justice using music, art, craft, and play, which will end with a free hot lunch. If you would like to attend, then please contact Revd. Sam in advance, either by email at assocvicar@portseaparish.co.uk or on 07341569234.
Harvest Thanksgiving at St Mary’s
As part of the city-wide ‘With Thankful Hearts’, come and give thanks for all the good gifts God has given us, bring gifts to share with The Roberts Centre, and commit yourself to pray for all involved in COP26. To watch, you can either go to our Facebook page, or our YouTube stream. To follow along, please find the order of service here. If you would like to attend in person, please email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk
Harvest Supper and Entertainment
As we celebrate the good gifts God has given us, we gather for worship, shared food, and entertainment. This will also be an opportunity to see 2021’s Zoom Panto performed live! If you would like to attend, tickets cost £3. Please book your tickets in advance by emailing vicar@portseaparish.co.uk