Parish Events

In preparation for the Solemnity of our Holy Father St Philip on 26 May, the solemn annual Novena takes place in our church from 17:30 to 18:00 on weekday evenings. It includes prayers, chant and a meditation on an aspect of St Philip’s life from the writings of St John Henry Newman. The Novena continues […]

Holy Week at St Bernadette’s encompasses a unique 3-day experience in the form of the Triduum. This solemn  Lenten devotion, which begins on Maundy Thursday and culminates in the Easter celebration, offers a unique opportunity to enter more fully into the spirit of Lent.  This year’s Easter Vigil also included the reception of 12 new

The Port Elizabeth Oratory Parish of St Bernadette invites you to participate in its Easter Celebration: 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

The Port Elizabeth Oratory Parish of St Bernadette presents MUSICAL ORATORY STATIONS OF THE CROSS A solemn musical journey Join us in St Bernadette’s parish church on Friday 31 March at 19:00 ____________________ Weekly Stations of the Cross take place on the Fridays of Lent, 17:00

This year’s Mardi Gras-themed dinner was the perfect way to enjoy a fun night before Lent. With a selection of delicious pancakes on offer, there was plenty of eating and socialising in our packed hall. Thank you to all who made this lovely evening possible. 

LENTEN ORATORY Tuesdays of Lent, 17:30 – 18:10, from 28 February Each weekly talk will focus on the theme of ‘Prayer’.  The talk is followed by prayers.  Confession is available from 17:00  Please note: All are invited to a bring and share reception in the hall afterwards.  ____________________ STATIONS OF THE CROSS   Fridays of

Bring your family and friends and join us on Tuesday 21 February for our pancake dinner. 6pm in St Bernadette’s Parish Hall. Tickets cost R80 for adults and R40 for children u/12. The dinner includes savoury & sweet pancakes, dinner rolls & assorted salads. NB: Please bring your own drinks & glasses. We look forward to

Despite the threat of inclement weather and a last-minute change of date, Carols by Candlelight took place the week before Christmas and was a delightful family evening enjoyed by young and old.

On 4 December our parish hosted the end of year braai, a popular social event which was sorely missed during the pandemic. Inclement weather threatened to ruin the day and it was decided to move the event into the church hall. Well done to our social team for pulling it all together at the last-minute –

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit photos and share their memories of St Bernadette’s parish, some of which date back nearly all the way to the beginning, 75 years ago.  Gallery 1   Gallery 2   Gallery 3 Moira Boshoff shared the following: “I have so many wonderful memories but one which