A service for Good Friday led by the young people and children of St Mary's. Join us as we reflect on the journey that Jesus made on this day for us. Good Friday Service by the Young People and Children #LentPilgrim
A chance to be still and to reflect on the significance of the cross.
You are invited to join Christians throughout the world as we gather at the foot of the Cross to pray for our world and ourselves. Liturgy of the Cross At St Mary's: Preacher - Canon Peter Leonard. Music: O Vos Omnes by Gesualdo, God So Loved the World by Stainer. #LentPilgrim St Mary’s Church, Fratton...
A service which begins in the darkness of the night and celebrates the coming of the Light of the world. The new life of Christ is marked with joy! Easter Vigil At St Mary's: Preacher is Canon Peter Leonard. Music: Hail Easter Bright - Moles. First Mass of Easter St Mary’s Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth,...
A traditional said service for Easter morning.
Join us for the most important Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 10:00am St Mary’s Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PA. Tel: 023 9281 4444. 09:30am St Wilfrid’s Church, George St, Portsmouth PO1 5RT. Tel: 023 9282 2687. 09:30am St Faith’s Church, Crasswell Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1HT. Tel: 023 9282...
The choir of St Mary’s sing a traditional service of Choral Evensong which is followed by Benediction. Choral Evenson Introit - Moles, Hail Easter Bright; Smith Responses; Psalm 105; Canticles - Stanford in C; Anthem - O Sons & Daughters, Walford Davies; Howells, O Salutaris Hostia. Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament, is a time of...
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...
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...
The Annual Community Fayre & celebration of life in Fratton is held in the church & grounds each May Bank Holiday Monday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Each year around 10,000 visitors enjoy this event with its variety of attractions - Real Ale Tent; Arena displays; Morris dancers; Bouncy Castle; Bands; Funfair rides &...
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...
Support Christian Aid at a breakfast with bacon rolls, cereals, fruit, toast and much more. Minimum cost £1 for each item. Tea/coffee/fruit juice 50p. You can donate more if you wish! Christian Aid Big Breakfast
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...
A fun seasonal variation on a Beetle Drive. Pay on the door. £2.50 each. All takings will go to Christian Aid. Easter Bunny Drive
The Nadina String Quartet perform A Musical Miscellany - a variety of music from across the years. Come and join us for a lunchtime concert, with music by the wonderful Nadina String Quartet. Made up of professional and semi-professional musicians, the group is much in demand for their ability & dedication to the music they...
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...
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...
A service celebrating the ascension of Jesus into Heaven. The service will include commissioning of the Parochial Church Council. Icon of the Ascension of Jesus
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...
As part of 10 days of Prayer for Portsmouth at different churches in the city and culminating with a Thy Kingdom Come picnic at Portchester Castle on Sunday, prayers will be held at St Mary's on the 5th June. With the Choir of St Mary's. Thy Kingdom Come Remaining Schedule: Wednesday 5th June, 7:30pm at...
Due to technical issues with the Walker Organ, the organ recital by Richard Moore has had to be moved from 6th June to the 13th June. Organ Project Big Screen
Coffee, Chat, Cakes and a chance to raise funds for the Kurdish Women's Group who meet at the Church. St Faith's Mini Market
Concert to mark the 75th Anniversary of D-Day with a visiting choir from Caen called Veni, Vidi Canto, and also featuring: The St Mary’s Church Choir, The Fine Voice Academy, Miss Becki Short - 40s performer (and her entourage including the Oasis Community Choir), and The Haven Community Choir. D-Day Remembrance Free tickets available at...
Join members of the local branch of the Dickens Fellowship in celebrating the anniversary of his death with a service and tea at the Church where he was baptised. Choral Evensong followed by Tea and readings from Dickens. Dickens Members of the public may join the Fellowship after the service for tea and also stay...
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...
This is the organ recital moved from 6th June due to technical issues with the Walker Organ. Our 2019 monthly Organ Recital series continues with an Organ Recital given by Richard Moore, Sub-organist of Guildford Cathedral. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary's...
A morning of refreshments and competitions to celebrate Father's Day and to raise some funds. Coffee Morning at St Wilfrid's
You are invited to a light lunch in aid of charity to say farewell and thank you to Helen and Graham Evans as they move to Cornwall. The lunch costs £2.50. Light Lunch at St Mary's
Faye Clinton is a leading cellist in the Portsmouth area and we are very happy to welcome her for our next Music Foundation Concert. Faye studied at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and also at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest. She is a free-lance musician as well as cello instructor...
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...
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.
With ladies and menswear, a light hearted and fun summer fashion show to appeal to everyone. The show is presented by the manageress of Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Southsea with "familiar" local models. There will be a 20% discount on any garments purchased at the show. Fashion show Tickets are £5 and profits will go to...
An event organised by Fratton Big Local as part of the national Get Together celebrations to build up community life. The procession will end with the placing of a "time box" in the vault at St Mary's Church (to be opened in 10 years' time). Come and celebrate our community and its life. Fratton Community...
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...
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 - 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...
A concert that includes music for a range of recorders, guitar, piano and singers in aid of the Mothers' Union AFIA Holiday scheme and St Mary's Parish branch. Tickets £2.50 which includes refreshments and available on the door. St Wilfrid's Church
We are very sorry that St Mary's Walker organ is playing up again, and needs repair. We have been forced to cancel the organ recital on Thursday. But you can still book a tour of the organ at https://www.theorganproject.org/organ-tours .
Coffee, Chat, Cakes and a chance to raise funds for St Faith's church. St Faith's Mini Market
Free climate change event, 10am – 12pm, with lots of activities for children and lots for adults too! Displays by Greenpeace, Christian Aid, Fairtrade and many others. Speakers from A Rocha and Wildlife Trust including Meric Srokosz of the National Oceanography Centre and author of "Blue Planet, Blue God". Please bring a picnic lunch to...
From 1:30 pm until 4 pm Music in the Church Yard The Music Foundation present Music for a Summer Afternoon. A selection of musicians perform works in the Church yard including brass music, choral music and other instrumentalists. The concert is free with a chance to give a donation towards the work of the St...
A chance to enjoy a light lunch. The money raised will be used to support the Air Ambulance. Lunch costs £2.50 and usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main followed by a pudding.
An evening of live music and dancing. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased in advance - telephone 023 9281 4444 to order - or on the door. Please bring your own food and drink. Limited S
A chance to raise some funds with Coffee, Chat and Cakes. Coffee Morning at St Wiflrid's
An opportunity to enjoy a day with a difference for those unable to get away for the summer, especially those of an ‘older age’. Company, conversation, activities, fish and chip lunch and a film! The lunch costs £5 – to book your lunch please phone 023 92 814444 Do Something Different Days
A celebration and thanksgiving for the life of St Mary’s Church and the community it serves followed by refreshments. Preacher : Ven Martyn Gough, Chaplain of the Fleet. Patronal Festival Mass
A morning of coffee, cake and chat to raise money. Coffee Morning at St Wiflrid's
10 am Open Air Parish Mass in St Mary's Church Yard A day celebrating the life of the Parish and the beauty of creation, as we prepare to celebrate our Patronal Festival (like a birthday). 12 pm onwards Picinic with Entertainment Bring your own picnic and enjoy the churchyard and the music and entertainment Pompey...
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 - 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...
