Parish Events

SVDP Christmas Hampers

Every year, you have generously helped us give toys and gifts to the needy. This year however, we feel compelled to prioritise the crippling food poverty of our Walmer Outreach families. Please help us to give them a little joy at Christmas by adding extra groceries and treats to the 100 food parcels we distribute in December.  […]

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40 Hours Devotion 2022

The Port Elizabeth Oratory of St Bernadette’s Parish invites you to participate in the annual Forty Hours Devotion which takes place at our church in 8th Avenue, Walmer, from Friday 28 October until Sunday 30 October. During this time, the Blessed Sacrament will be continuously and solemnly exposed upon the altar. Scheduled devotions such as the rosary

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Rosary Rally Photo Gallery

15 October 2022 Last Saturday at noon, St Bernadette’s parishioners met to pray the Rosary outside the church in support of South Africa Needs Our Lady, an initiative that asks churches across the country to pray the Rosary in October every year. Parishes across Port Elizabeth, as well as the rest of the country, participated.

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Pet Blessing Photo Gallery

Pet Blessing 1 October 2022 On Saturday morning a number of parishioners attended the annual St Francis of Assisi Pet Blessing in the grounds of our church. This year we added a new event in the form of a 3km fun walk through the leafy suburbs of Walmer. The weather was sunny (and wind-free!) making

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Share Your Memories With Us

A parish is not a parish without its parishioners! So let’s take a trip down memory lane together and reminisce over the special events that we’ve celebrated here over the last 75 years. Please send us photos of your happiest moments at St Bernadette’s parish: weddings, baptisms, confirmations and other notable occasions. We will share

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75th Anniversary Dinner – Saturday 8 October 2022

October 2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the Port Elizabeth Oratory Parish of St Bernadette. You’re invited to our celebration dinner! Saturday 8 October 2022 7pm, St Bernadette’s Church Hall Corner of 8th Avenue & Fordyce Road, Walmer. Tickets: R100 per person Dress: Smart Join us for an elegant evening that includes a buffet style dinner

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Blood Donation Photo Gallery

July: Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus  This year, our annual July blood drive was extended to all parishes in the diocese, and it was wonderful to see how many people rose to the challenge. St Bernadette’s had the home team advantage with the highest number of donations (this being our third parish blood

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