Parish Events

Turn bargains into blessings with our new fundraising project Have you got unused items lying around? Would you like to support our maintenance fund? Sell your items via our new Whatsapp Group and donate the proceeds to St B’s. In an effort to raise funds for ongoing maintenance costs, we are trial-running a Buy-and-Sell WhatsApp group

“Garland for Our Lady”  –  Wednesday 14 August 2023 at 17:30 in the church In preparation for the Solemnity of the Assumption this Musical Meditation reflects on the dignity of our Blessed Mother. Sung by a choir, this Oratory features music and hymns from the great Catholic choral tradition. Please join us on Wednesday 14 August  for a bouquet of Marian music,

Did you know that the Oratory is solely responsible for the cost of educating its new priests? For this reason, the Friends of the Oratory were established to help raise funds. For just R240 a year, you can support Br Simon, our current student for the priesthood, and stand a chance of winning monthly cash prizes. Subscriptions run

On Thursday 11 July, the Newman Society hosted an evening in the parish hall. The guest speaker, Dr Chris Wojtulewicz, Dean of Philosophy at St Mary’s College, delivered a thought-provoking talk entitled “St John Newman Henry on Practical Christian Living”. The evening concluded with lovely eats and a social. 

July is the month of the Precious Blood of Jesus, which we at St Bernadette’s honour with a blood drive. In support of the SANBS, we invite other parishes in Port Elizabeth to do the same.   How to show your support? 1 – Visit any SANBS Blood Donation Centre this month 2 – Photograph yourself

From June 24th to the 28th, St Bernadette’s hosted its annual Holiday Club in the parish centre. This year’s theme was ‘Covenants’. Thank you to all who attended (we hope you had fun!) and to all the who planned and assisted throughout the week. We look forward to seeing you all again next year.

The Newman Society: Where Faith and Culture Meet Join us as we explore faith and culture through art, music, architecture, literature and places. Having outgrown its original venue in the Oratory, our gatherings will now take place in the parish hall which offers more space for friends and family to attend. Suggestions for future topics

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOU CHILD Every year, we offer a one week holiday club for children in Gr PreR – 7. Our team of volunteers and Oratory staff look forward to hosting a fun week with your little ones. Please sign them up using the registration form link above. Holiday Club runs from Monday

In preparation for the Solemnity of our Holy Father St Philip, the solemn annual Novena begins in our church this Saturday 18 May. On weekday evenings (starting Monday 20th) from 17:30 to 18:00 we will meet for prayers and chant in honour of our Saint, including a stimulating meditation on an aspect of St Philip’s

Please support the Winter Drive for our Walmer outreach families In the month of May the SVDP collects warm blankets and jerseys for the underprivileged (jerseys for all ages and sizes are welcome!) These will be distributed in June. Donations may be dropped off in the crate at the back of the church, or delivered