HOLY WEEK & TRIDUUM

Webmaster • March 20, 2026

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, IniƟaƟons, Confirmation and Eucharist. Reception in Hall afterwards!


Easter Sunday

9am Dawn Mass - Sacred Heart Church

11am Day Mass - St Philip Howard Church