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April 2018
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
May 2018
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Organ Recital by Richard Powell at St Mary’s
Our 2018 monthly Organ Recital series continues with an Organ Recital given by Richard Powell (Freelance organist, Norway). Please do join us for a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic Walker organ in St Mary’s Church, Portsea. Music by Mathias,Tomkins, S.S. Wesley, Bach, Messiaen, Hollins, Wammes, Langlais. Donations in aid of The Organ Project (www.theorganproject.org) – c/o St Mary’s Church Music Foundation (registered Charity no. 1020088)
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Portsmouth Preloved Vintage event at St Mary’s
Brought to you by Preloved Vintage Wholesale. Stocked by and run by them. 6 TONNES OF PRELOVED, RETRO AND VINTAGE CLOTHING @ £15 PER KILO. 500 LIMITED FREE ENTRY TICKETS at skiddle.com/e/13175074 Entry is £1.50 all day. Pay on the door or buy in advance on skiddle skiddle.com/e/13175074 Stock is replenished throughout the day.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Katrina Nimmo (Soprano) at St Mary’s
A free concert with retiring collection in aid of the Music Foundation given by Katrina Nimmo Soprano, accompanied by Brian Moles. Katrina’s program will include : Je veux vivre – Gounod, Romeo et Juliette. Drei Ellensgesaenger – Schubert. A selection of songs by Robert Burns: Whistle and I’ll Come Tae Ye; My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose; Ye Banks and Braes; The Diel’s Awa’. Time to Say Goodbye – Quarantotto/Sartori. Concert lasts approximately an hour. Refreshments provided.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
June 2018
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Coffee Morning & Mini-Market at St Faith’s
Coffee, Chat, Cakes and a chance to raise funds for charity.
Beechwood Opera present ‘Mozart a Return to Opera’ at St Mary’s
Mozart’s obsession with opera pervades all his mature works – especially those included in this concert. From the characterful opposition of piano, winds, and strings in his Piano Concerto no.22 it is clear that, having written just one opera in the past four years, something was brewing. While composing the concerto, he was quietly working on a much larger project: Le nozze di Figaro. PROGRAMME: Le nozze di Figaro, Overture. Piano Concerto no.22 in Eb, K.482 (soloist: Raphael Stoker). Symphony…
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Vaughan Williams – A Sea Symphony & Elgar – Enigma Variations at St Mary’s
Two of the greatest works of the English symphonic tradition side by side. The choir will be on their top form, having recently performed A Sea Symphony on tour in Germany. Conductor: David Gostick. The PCU is delighted to be joined by Bournemouth Sinfonetta Choir for this concert. Booking Details: £15 (£13 plus Administration Fee if purchased in advance) or via www.pcuchoir.org or email pcuticketing@gmail.com Tel 023 9282 2227
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Parish Mass at St Mary’s
There is a Mass at St Mary’s for the whole Parish this Sunday to say farewell to Wendy-May as she takes up her curacy in Fareham. There will be no mass at St Faith’s nor at St Wilfrid’s. At noon there is The Great Get Together Picnic in Kingston Rec and celebration of the new play area. It starts with a procession from the Fratton Community Centre.
Farewell To Rev Barbara at St Faith’s
Time to say goodbye to Rev Barbara as she moves to the United States. Service followed by refreshments.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
July 2018
Welcome to new Curate, Marcus Collie at St Mary’s
A service to welcome and meet Marcus Collie our new Curate ordained Deacon on June 30th at Portsmouth Cathedral. Anthem: Charles Wood – Expectans Expectavi
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Mothers Union Concert at St Wilfrid’s
A concert of popular music given by Becki Short. She will sing songs from the shows, popular classics and lead a 40s sing-along. Tickets are £2.50 which includes refreshments. Money raised will go to help the work of AFIA (Away from it All) and the Parish Mothers Union.
Organ Recital by Oliver Hancock at St Mary’s
Continuing our series of Organ Recitals in aid of the Organ Project. 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) Programme Praeludium, Fuga, and Ciacona in C BuxWV 137, Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Vater unser im Himmelreich (I), Georg Böhm (1661-1733) Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele BWV 654, Johann…
Coffee Morning & Mini-Market at St Faith’s
Coffee, Chat, Cakes and a chance to raise funds for St Faith’s Church.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
CANCELLED – Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
There is no rehearsal for St Mary’s choir tonight.
Mandela 100 Food and Cultural Event at St Mary’s
African Women’s Forum is hosting this Community Picnic, diverse food, and African cultural performances at St Mary’s in the Church yard. The event features diverse food, African songs, performers and drummers in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s centenary. mandela100.co.uk. Bring your own food or buy food from across the globe. This event will end at 2pm.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Bingo Afternoons at St Wilfrid’s on Mondays
Come along and enjoy a game, good company, refreshments and a chat. All welcome.
August 2018
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Do Something Different Days – Older Person’s Advocate
These activity days for older people start at 10am with coffee, chat and activities, a fish and chip lunch and a film in the afternoon. Thursday 2 August at St Simon’s Church. Tuesday 7 August at St Luke’s. Tuesday 14 August at St George’s. Tuesday 21 August at St Faith’s. Wednesday 29 August at St Mary’s. Cost is £6 for the day including lunch. Book with Jill Phipps on 07710 394351.
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…
Bingo Afternoons at St Wilfrid’s on Mondays
Come along and enjoy a game, good company, refreshments and a chat. All welcome.
Do Something Different Days – Older Person’s Advocate
These activity days for older people start at 10am with coffee, chat and activities, a fish and chip lunch and a film in the afternoon. Thursday 2 August at St Simon’s Church. Tuesday 7 August at St Luke’s. Tuesday 14 August at St George’s. Tuesday 21 August at St Faith’s. Wednesday 29 August at St Mary’s. Cost is £6 for the day including lunch. Book with Jill Phipps on 07710 394351.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Bingo Afternoons at St Wilfrid’s on Mondays
Come along and enjoy a game, good company, refreshments and a chat. All welcome.
Do Something Different Days – Older Person’s Advocate
These activity days for older people start at 10am with coffee, chat and activities, a fish and chip lunch and a film in the afternoon. Tuesday 14 August at St George’s. Tuesday 21 August at St Faith’s. Wednesday 29 August at St Mary’s. Cost is £6 for the day including lunch. Book with Jill Phipps on 07710 394351.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
No Charity Lunch at St Wilfrid’s Church in August
Please note there is no charity lunch in St Wilfrid’s in August.
Bingo Afternoons at St Wilfrid’s on Mondays
Come along and enjoy a game, good company, refreshments and a chat. All welcome.
Do Something Different Days – Older Person’s Advocate at St Faith’s
These activity days for older people start at 10am with coffee, chat and activities, a fish and chip lunch and a film in the afternoon. Tuesday 21 August at St Faith’s. Wednesday 29 August at St Mary’s. Cost is £6 for the day including lunch. Book with Jill Phipps on 07710 394351.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Do Something Different Days – Older Person’s Advocate at St Mary’s
These activity days for older people start at 10am with coffee, chat and activities, a fish and chip lunch and a film in the afternoon. Cost is £6 for the day including lunch. Book with Jill Phipps on 07710 394351.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
September 2018
Bingo Afternoons at St Wilfrid’s on Mondays
Come along and enjoy a game, good company, refreshments and a chat. All welcome.
Mass & Charity Lunch at St Mary’s
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 lunch costs £2.50 and includes free entry into a raffle.
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
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)
Choir Rehearsal at St Mary’s Church
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 email dom@portseaparish.co.uk to discuss before hand, or ask to talk to Brian Moles, Director of Music after Sunday Mass at 10am. You can learn more…
Bingo Afternoons at St Wilfrid’s on Mondays
Come along and enjoy a game, good company, refreshments and a chat. All welcome.


















