Calendar

Mar
31
Sun
Holy Communion @ St. Mary's Church
Mar 31 @ 8:00 am – 8:45 am

This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 45/50 minutes.  There are not usually hymns sung, apart from on special times of the year such as Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas.

The words used are more traditional, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549.  Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when first introduced!  They were the first prayers ever said in English at parish churches in England.  Previous to this, the service would have been said in Latin.

The service is attended by around 40 people.  Although children are of course welcome, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ and there is no Sunday School or special provision for children.

Parish Eucharist @ St. Mary's Church
Mar 31 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

This is the main service on Sunday.  ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgiving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus.

It is from the Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually lasts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns along with contemporary hymns we are still learning.  There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and applies them to God’s word for today.

Currently the children stay in with us for this service.

Later Morning Service @ St. Mary's Church
Mar 31 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist, the minister’s don’t wear robes, and there is a minimum of liturgy.  The songs tend to be more contemporary, although we also sing traditional hymns to modern arrangements.  Rather than accompanied by the organ, we have a music group to lead the singing.

The service lasts for about an hour and we have a children’s activity during it.  Tea and coffee are served at the end.

Apr
3
Wed
Woodland Court Service @ Woodland Court Care Home
Apr 3 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

At Woodland Court we hold a service of Holy Communion on the first Wednesday of the month, and after the services we also spend time chatting with the staff and residents.

Holy Communion @ St. Mary's Church
Apr 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm

A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm, which allows you to do other things that evening.  The service is more quiet and reflective, and usually follows the Common Worship Communion Service, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions.  There is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people.

Apr
5
Fri
Holy Communion @ Portchester Parish Hall - Assheton Court
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

At Portchester Parish Hall, Assheton Court. A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship attended by around 30 people.  It lasts around 40 minutes and includes a ten minute homily and a closing hymn. This service is particularly popular with those who find coming down to the castle on Sundays difficult.

Apr
7
Sun
Holy Communion @ St. Mary's Church
Apr 7 @ 8:00 am – 8:45 am

This is a quieter and more reflective service lasting around 45/50 minutes.  There are not usually hymns sung, apart from on special times of the year such as Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas.

The words used are more traditional, and the service is based on the Book of Common Prayer first published in 1549.  Although these prayers may be considered by some as ‘traditional’ they were very innovative and daring when first introduced!  They were the first prayers ever said in English at parish churches in England.  Previous to this, the service would have been said in Latin.

The service is attended by around 40 people.  Although children are of course welcome, it is not particularly ‘child friendly’ and there is no Sunday School or special provision for children.

Parish Eucharist @ St. Mary's Church
Apr 7 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

This is the main service on Sunday.  ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’ and refers to the Holy Communion (another word used for it) as a service of thanksgiving for the gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus.

It is from the Church of England’s services called ‘Common Worship’ and usually lasts an hour and 15 minutes. Sometimes it is called a ‘Sung Eucharist’ which means that some of the prayers are sung rather than said. Hymns are also sung at this service: a mixture of traditional well known hymns along with contemporary hymns we are still learning.  There are three readings followed by a sermon which explains what the readings are about and applies them to God’s word for today.

Currently the children stay in with us for this service.

Later Morning Service @ St. Mary's Church
Apr 7 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

This service is more informal than the Parish Eucharist, the minister’s don’t wear robes, and there is a minimum of liturgy.  The songs tend to be more contemporary, although we also sing traditional hymns to modern arrangements.  Rather than accompanied by the organ, we have a music group to lead the singing.

The service lasts for about an hour and we have a children’s activity during it.  Tea and coffee are served at the end.

Apr
10
Wed
Holy Communion @ St. Mary's Church
Apr 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm

A thirty minute service of Holy Communion finishing just after 7.00pm, which allows you to do other things that evening.  The service is more quiet and reflective, and usually follows the Common Worship Communion Service, though sometimes we have Taize or Iona style Communions.  There is normally a ten minute homily and no hymns are sung. It is attended by about 14 people.