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December 2017
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
August 2018
Organ Recital by Nigel Stark at St Mary’s
Our 2018 monthly Organ Recital series continues with an Organ Recital given by Nigel Stark. Nigel is organist at St. Martin’s and St. Mary’s, Stamford. Approximately 20 years ago, Nigel was our Director of Music at St Mary’s. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. The programme is: Prelude and Fugue in E BMW 548, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Chorale No. 2, Cesar Franck (1822-1890) Variations…
September 2018
Organ Recital by Brian Moles at St Mary’s
Our 2018 monthly Organ Recital series continues with an Organ Recital given by Brian Moles, Director of Music at St Mary’s, featuring musical gems from the last two hundred years. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088)
Coffee Morning & Mini-Market at St Faith’s
Coffee, Chat, Cakes and a chance to raise funds, and to begin to mark the celebrations for St Faith’s Day (October 6th).
October 2018
St Faith’s Patronal Mass
A celebration of the life of the Church of St Faith’s and the community it serves. The service will be followed by refreshments. Anthem: Bullock – Give Us the Wings of Faith.
Harvest Services at all Three Churches
A chance to thank God for the gifts of creation and to share those gifts with others and hosting the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals for Animal Welfare Sunday. St Mary’s Guest Preacher: Revd Dr Helen Hall. Service starts at 10am at St Mary’s. Service starts 9:30am at St Wilfrid’s and St Faith’s.
Parish Harvest Supper at St Mary’s
You are invited to join members of the Parish in a Harvest Supper – a ploughman’s meal – and entertainment provided by members of the churches and a ‘surprise’ item by the clergy and ministers of the 3 churches. Tickets are £2.50 – available from the churches or phone 023 9281 4444.
Organ Recital by Timothy Guntrip at St Mary’s
Our 2018 monthly Organ Recital series continues with an Organ Recital given by Timothy Guntrip (https://timothyguntrip.weebly.com). Timothy is currently Organist and Assistant Director of Music at Uckfield Parish Church, East Sussex, is Assistant Director and Accompanist to the mixed-voice choir Stag Montem Chorem and leads a busy freelance career around the South East. Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. Donations in aid of The Organ…
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. Guest Preacher: Revd Dr Jamie Hawkey, Dean of Clare College, Cambridge and former Curate. Anthem: Tallis – Hear the Voice and Prayer.
Come and Sing Choral Mattins at St Mary’s
Singers pay £5 which includes all music and a soup lunch. Registration from 9:15am. Rehearse from 9:45am. Under 16s with guardian free. Gowns welcome but optional. Service 11am – free. Soup lunch £5. All money raised in aid of St Mary’s Music Foundation helping the music education of local children. • Ayleward Responses • Venite to Chant (Goss in A ) • Psalm – 121 (Walford Davies in D) • Canticles – Te Deum and Jubilate, Standford in Bflat •…
Baroque Ad-Hoc – Harpsichord and Recorder Concert at St Mary’s
Enjoy the music of recorder and harpsichord played by Baroque Ad-hoc. Admission free, retiring collection in aid of the St Mary’s Music Foundation. Concert lasts approx. 1 hour. Refreshments served afterwards.
St Mary’s Autumn Fayre
Support the work of the Church as it seeks to raise funds to support its work in the area. Traditional stalls, refreshments, raffle etc, and a chance to visit this splendid historic Church building.
November 2018
Coffee Morning at St Wilfrid’s Church
A chance to raise some funds with Coffee, Chat and Cakes.
100th Anniversary of Armistice Event at St Wilfrid’s
Reflection and indoor street party with music from Becki Short. Cost £4 including refreshments.
Royal Marines School of Music Concert at St Mary’s
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church, the third of their 2018/19 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.
Portsmouth Choral Union Concert at St Mary’s
Portsmouth Choral Union with Southern Pro Musica and dancers from the Giselle Academy perform Dona Nobis Pacem by Vaughan Williams, and Eternal Light by Goodall, under the direction of David Gostick. Tickets are £15 at the door, and also obtainable from www.pcuchoir.org, pcuticketing@gmail.com, or by phoning 023 9282 2227.
Two Sopranos and a Harp – Music Foundation Concert at St Mary’s
A concert to support the Music foundation. Admission free, with a retiring collection in aid of the St Mary’s Music foundation, which supports young people from the area in developing their musical skills. Concerts lasts about an hour. Refreshments served afterwards. Artists are: Sephanie Peat (Soprano), Rebecca Grove (Soprano), Frances Kelly (Harp). Program includes: The Turtle Dove Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). O Waly, Waly Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). The Cherry Tree Cecil Armstrong Gibbs (1889-1960). An die Musik Franz Schubert (1797-1828).…
Christmas Fair at St Wilfrid’s
Come and enjoy a traditional fair with stalls, games, raffle and refreshments.
December 2018
Christmas Craft and Activity Morning
A morning of craft – Christmas wreath making; Lantern making; making music – and other activities for all ages.
Fratton Big Local Festival of Lights at St Mary’s
A procession of lanterns and light in Fratton ending with entertainment in the Church, including a Community Neon Art Installation at the Church. Fratton Big Local helping Fratton to shine. Due to weather conditions meet in St Mary’s Churchyard at 6pm for a procession around the Churchyard.
“Christingle” Drive at St Faith’s
A beetle drive with a seasonal difference to raise funds for the Children’s Society Christmas Appeal – tickets are £2.50.
Advent Prayer Breakfast at St Wilfrid’s
An opportunity to enjoy a light breakfast and reflect on what brings “light into our darkness” and to hear from others about what brings “light to their life”.
Royal Marines School of Music Christmas Concert at St Mary’s
The Royal Marine School of Music Christmas Concert. Tickets available at the door, or telephone the Royal Marines School of Music Office to book tickets on 02392 726181.
Festival of 9 Lessons & Carols at St Mary’s
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. Music by the choir: Silent Night (arr. Rose) A thin place (Wikeley) I wonder as I wander (Rütti) Here is the little Door (Howells) Sussex Carol (arr. Ledger) In Dulci Jubilo (Pearsall) I sing of a Maiden (Berkeley) Jesu Bambino (Yon) Shepherds’ Farewell (Berlioz) There Was a Star (Walton) The crown of Roses…
January 2019
The Organ Project: Open Evening and Organ Tours at St Mary’s
Come along for a glass of wine, a chat about The Organ Project and a tour of the impressive Walker organ at St Mary’s Church, Portsea. With the announcement that The Organ Project has received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop a second round application to restore, interpret and celebrate awe-inspiring Victorian heritage, we hope you will join us as we work together to present our project and secure the next stage of funding. Retiring collection in…
#FollowTheStar Messy Epiphany at St Wilfrid’s
A morning exploring the story of the star that appeared over the stable where Jesus was born and the visit of the 3 wise kings who sought him out – with art, craft, music and a lunch for all the family. Free admission and lunch. Messy Church is hands-on fun for the whole family to enjoy. Ends at 1pm. Further details call 023 9281 4444, or follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/PortseaParish/, or email vicar@portseaparish.co.uk.
Royal Marines School of Music Concert at St Mary’s
A concert held by the Royal Marine School of Music at the Church the first of their 2019 Spring 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.
Coffee Morning at St Faith’s
Coffee, Chat, Cakes and a chance to raise funds for charity.
February 2019
Organ Project Recital at St Mary’s – Dr David Price
The Organ Project 2019 Recital Series continues with a recital given by Dr David Price, Organist and Master of the Choristers at Portsmouth Cathedral. Please do join us for a glass of wine and enjoy the historic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. Donations in aid of The Organ Project www.theorganproject.org.
Sing Along with the Sunflowers and Mamma Mia at St Mary’s
Join us for a relaxed fun evening (free admission) – sing along with the Sunflowers and others – popcorn and a film.
March 2019
‘Robin Hood & the Singing Nun!’ Panto at St Wilfrid’s
St Mary’s Parish Panto is “Robin Hood and the Singing Nun”. 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 book yours on 023 9281 4444.
‘Robin Hood & the Singing Nun!’ Panto at St Wilfrid’s
St Mary’s Parish Panto is “Robin Hood and the Singing Nun”. 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 book yours on 023 9281 4444.
Mass for Ash Wednesday & Light Lunch at St Mary’s
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.
Coffee Morning for the Mothers Union at St Wilfrid’s
Coffee, conversation, cake and a chance to raise funds to support the work of the Mothers Union.
Light Lunch at St Wilfrid’s Church
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. #LentPilgrim
Noon Mass & Light Lunch at St Mary’s
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. #LentPilgrim
Coffee Morning at St Faith’s
Coffee, chat, cakes and a chance to raise money for the Bishop’s Lent Appeal. #LentPilgrim
Noon Mass & Light Lunch at St Mary’s
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. #LentPilgrim
Light Lunch at St Wilfrid’s Church
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. #LentPilgrim