Palm Sunday

Blessing of the Palms and Passion Gospel

There will be a second collection for the Easter Flowers

6.30pm  Vigil No palm procession.

9am        Mass Gather on the pavement by the railings of the Sacred Heart Church (facing the Bus Station) We’ll process into our Church                     via the Foyer.

11am        Mass Gather in the Hall. We’ll process via hall exit into our Church via the Foyer.

6pm        Mass No palm procession

Holy Tuesday

Chrism Mass - Mass of the Sacred Oils

11am St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth

All are very welcome for this important gathering of the Diocese in the Cathedral, with the Bishop and his Clergy renewing their Ordination promises. Do try and join us!

The Solemn Blessing of the Oils; of Catechumens, the Sick and consecration of the Oil of Chrism for our community.

Maundy Thursday At St Philip Howard Church

7:30pm   Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Procession of the Oils, Washing of the Feet, The Eucharist, and procession of the Bl. Sacrament taken from the Church.

Watching - Altar of Repose in the Hall.

Night Prayer at c. 10.30pm

Good Friday

9am           Stations of the Cross - Sacred Heart Church.

9.45am     Walk of Witness - in Precinct

10:15am     Service of Witness - West St. Podium.

3pm           Passion of Our Lord At St Philip Howard Church

Holy Saturday At Sacred Heart Church

9.30am             Office of Readings & Morning Prayer

Święnconka - Blessing of the Easter Baskets

10am -               Immaculate Conception Church, Stubbington

The Resurrection of the Lord

8pm The Easter Vigil At St Philip Howard Church

The New Fire, Blessing of Paschal Candle, Sequence, Liturgy of Light, Scripture readings, Blessing of Water, Renewal of Baptismal Promises, Initiations, Confirmation and Eucharist. Reception in Hall afterwards!

Easter Sunday

9am          Dawn Mass - Sacred Heart Church

11am          Day Mass - St Philip Howard Church