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.
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. Royal Marines Christmas Concert
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. Churches Homeless Action 2019
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. 9 Lessons & Carols Music by the choir: Silent Night - arr. Rose. The Wexford Carol - Rutter. This is the Truth - arr. R Vaughan Williams Tomorrow...
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 Advent Reflections
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. St Mary's Nativity Service
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 Christingle Service
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 Mary'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 Nativity Scene
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. Midnight Mass Nativity Scene
A quieter service to start Christmas day, using words that have been used for over 500 years. St Mary's in Snow
Come and give thanks for the greatest gift we have ever been given. 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. St Mary's Sunday Mass
A Requiem Mass for all those who have died and been remembered on the Christmas tree stars in the church. Bereavement Stars
Join us for a chance to chat, enjoy some coffee and a legendary Bacon Buttie, and help us raise some funds. St Faith's Coffee morning
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. Royal Marines Concert Children are free, Standard Ticket £10, Concessions £9. Don’t miss concerts and musical events in...
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. Icon of the Epiphany
A service to celebrate the "Light to lighten the Nations". At St Mary's the quest preacher is Revd Sally Davenport, Holy Trinity Fareham. St Mary's Sunday Mass 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...
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...
A morning of refreshments and competitions to mark St Valentine's day. Funds raised will go to support the British Heart Foundation. Coffee Morning at St Wiflrid's
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.
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...
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...
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. Pancake Races Caribbean Party
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.
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 Imposition of Ashes Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. People wear...
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. Royal Marines School of Music Concert
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
An opportunity to enjoy a light breakfast and reflect on actions to help you live in harmony with God, neighbour and nature. #LiveLent Previous Prayer Breakfast
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. Rev'd Marcus Collie Note that the 10am service at St Mary's that day will be a said Eucharist with hymns.
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. #LiveLent 2020
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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...
Join us for a chance to chat, enjoy some coffee and cake, and help us raise some funds for the Bishop's Lent Appeal.
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. Rev'd Marcus Collie
All are welcome to join us as we reflect on Lent and what it means to us. #LiveLent 2020
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 Distributing flowers on Mothering Sunday 10:00 St Mary's Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PA. Tel: 023 9281 4444.
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 Revd Dr Sam Cullen 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...
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. #LiveLent 2020
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not open to the public in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be streamed live, go to http://portseaparish.co.uk and details are on the home page. The Feast of the Annunciation, also known the Feast of the Incarnation, commemorates the visit of the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, during which he informed...
This probably won’t come as a huge surprise but the Royal Marines have decided to postpone their concert next week, scheduled for St. Mary’s Church on Thursday 26 March 2020. This is a postponement rather than a cancellation. At some point they plan to perform this concert. Royal Marines School of Music Concert
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. #LiveLent 2020
Cancelled in light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Portsmouth Choral Union have cancelled this event in the light of advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. www.pcuchoir.org
