HOLY WEEK & TRIDUUM

Webmaster • March 22, 2025

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.11pm.


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

8:30pm The Easter Vigil At St Philip Howard Church

The 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

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