Parish Events

Every year our parish, under the partonage of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, commemorates the World Day of Prayer for the Sick with a non-denominational healing service.  Friday 9 February, 19:00, St Bernadette’s Parish. All are invited.  The evening begins with a torchlight procession. Together we will pray for all those in need of spiritual, physical or emotional […]

Holy Week MAUNDY THURSDAY 18:00 – 19:00 Confession 19:00 Mass of the Last Supper (altar of repose until 23:45)   GOOD FRIDAY 08:00 – 10:00 Confession 10:30 Stations of the Cross 14:30 Confession 15:00 The Passion of our Lord   HOLY SATURDAY 09:00 – 11:00 Confession 18:00 – 19:00 Confession 19:00 Easter Vigil   Easter

  Bring your family and friends and join us on Tuesday 13 February for our pancake dinner. 6pm in St Bernadette’s Parish Hall. Tickets cost R90 for adults and R45 for children u/12. The dinner includes savoury & sweet pancakes, dinner rolls & assorted salads. NB: Please bring your own drinks & glasses. We look forward

Join us in the Oratory Garden on Friday 22 December for an evening of Christmas carols. Pack candles and a picnic supper to enjoy while we sing. Starts at 18:30pm. Please enter via the 8th avenue gate.

This year, the Parish Braai took place in fabulous summer weather. Face-painting, a jumping castle and a selection of sweet treats after lunch made for a lovely day in the Oratory garden. Thank you to all those who provided food, set up tables and chairs and made the day a lovely relaxed affair.

Your guide to parish Christmas events, including the full schedule for Christmas weekend.

Summer is finally here and the end of term must be celebrated! Join us on Sunday 3 December in the Oratory Garden, as we kick back and enjoy a day of family fun and fellowship. We supply the tent, tables, wood, braai stands and a jumping castle + potato bake, coleslaw and pasta salad. You bring your

Only one week left to sponsor a Christmas food hamper Every year, as part of our social outreach, the Society of St Vincent de Paul at St Bernadette’s parish undertakes a Christmas project. Traditionally this has been gifts for the children of our Walmer outreach families, but sadly, the ever increasing poverty of the last

When you pray for rain all year, you can’t complain when the heavens open! Our Pet Blessing and walk took place last Saturday in less than ideal weather, but despite the soggy conditions, the dogs seem to have had a great time (we hope their people did too!)  Thank you to all who supported this

Move your paws for a cause! Attend a pet blessing in honour of St Francis of Assisi and enjoy a fun 3km walk through Walmer. It’s a fantastic way to help our furry friends in need. Saturday 21 October 2023 St Bernadette’s Catholic Church, Corner of 8th Avenue & Fordyce Road, Walmer. 07:30 – 3km