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February 2020
Light 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 £2.50 and usually consists of soup (with a vegetarian option), a bread and cheese main followed by a pudding.
‘Snow White & The Several Dwarfs’ Parish Panto at St Wilfrid’s
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 book yours on 023 9281 4444.
‘Snow White & The Several Dwarfs’ Parish Panto at St Wilfrid’s
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 book yours on 023 9281 4444.
A Caribbean Party & Pancake Races at St Mary’s
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.
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.
Sung Mass for Ash Wednesday at St Mary’s
A special service, including the imposition of ashes, to mark the beginning of Lent. Guest Preacher: Revd Greg Baker, S Columba Fareham and Pioneer Advisor. Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. People wear the sign of the Cross in ash on their forehead, which is called the imposition of the ashes. The ashes symbolise the dust from which God made us, and are obtained from burning the previous year’s palm crosses. As the priest applies the…
Royal Marines School of Music Concert at St Mary’s
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.
March 2020
Ordination of Revd Marcus Collie at St Mary’s
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.
Organ Project Recital – Philip Drew and David Hansell at St Mary’s
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. Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088) Don’t miss concerts in Fratton, sign up for our events newsletter at https://www.portseaparish.co.uk/connect.
Rev’d Marcus Collie First Mass at St Mary’s
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.
Licensing of Revd Dr Sam Cullen at St Mary’s
Come and welcome Rev’d Cullen, who has accepted the invitation to be the Associate Vicar of St Mary Portsea, at her licensing on Sunday March 22nd at 4pm. 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 welcome her on her return to us. She will have responsibility for Discipleship development in the Parish, and will be caring for the…
April 2020
Organ Project – Gary Sieling at St Mary’s
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a recital given by Gary Sieling (St Giles-in-Reading). 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 which makes for gripping viewing! Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088).
St Matthew Passion, J S Bach at St Mary’s
Portsmouth Choral Union will perform this masterpiece of choral sacred music accompanied by the Consort of Twelve. Tickets available from www.pcuchoir.org and on the door, or email pcutickets@gmail.com, tel: 023 9282 2227. Consort of Twelve information at www.consortoftwelve.co.uk Don’t miss concerts and musical events in St Mary’s, sign up for our events newsletter at portseaparish.co.uk/connect. For the singers amongst you, PCU will be holding a workshop where you can sing the St Matthew Passion with them on Saturday 29th February…
September 2020
Organ Project Recital – George Richford
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a recital given by George Richford (Musician, director, composer, producer and editor). 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. Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088)
October 2020
Organ Project – John Sharples at St Mary’s
Our 2020 monthly Organ Recital series continues with a recital given by John Sharples (Organist and Choir Trainer). 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 which makes for gripping viewing! Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088).