Parish Events

Work on the installation of our new pipe organ began on Monday 19 January and is expected to take three weeks to complete. This marks an exciting milestone in the life of the parish and a significant investment in enriching the beauty of our church.  The pipe organ has always been highly regarded by the […]

Jesus bestowed upon the Church his healing power:  “These signs will accompany those who believe… they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover (Mk 16:17-18).  In the Acts of the Apostles, we read accounts of the healings worked by Peter (cf. Acts 3:4-8) and Paul (cf. Acts 14:8-11).  The Church’s mission is a

Sebastian Valfré was born in 1629 in Alba in Piedmont, now north-west Italy, and joined the Oratory in Turin on St Philip’s Day (26 May) 1651. As a priest, he was especially known for teaching Catechism, hearing confessions, giving spiritual direction, and helping the poor and sick.  Among his virtues Sebastian was especially notable for

The Oratory of St Philip rejoices to count among its sons the great sixteenth-century bishop and spiritual author Francis Sales (1567-1622), who was closely connected to St Philip’s own Oratory and whose life and teachings transmit the spirit of our Founder. St Francis also founded an Oratory in Thonon in France. His principle works are

Joseph Vaz (1651-1771) joined the Oratory in Goa but later undertook missionary work in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the Dutch occupation in a complex situation in which Catholics were a persecuted minority. Joseph, who died in 1711, was accorded the title “Apostle of Ceylon ”for the effectiveness of his ministry. In his homily at

On Friday 28 November families from the Parish got together in the Parish Hall to make Advent Wreaths for their homes. It was a time of fellowship and fun, and beautiful wreaths were created. Well done to everyone involved!

  Wednesday 24 December 18:00   Christmas Vigil Mass 22:30   Carols 23:00   Midnight Mass Confessions  17:00 – 18:00, 22:00  – 22:30   Thursday 25 December 07:00   Dawn Mass 08:30   Mass of the Day 10:00   Mass of the Day (EF) Confessions   06:30, 08:10, 09:30

Summer is finally here and the end of term must be celebrated! Join us on Sunday 7 December in the Parish Hall, as we kick back and enjoy an afternoon of family fun and fellowship. We supply the tent, tables, wood, braai stands and a jumping castle. You bring your meat and drinks and whatever salads

Every year, the Society of St Vincent de Paul at St Bernadette’s organises a Christmas collection for the families of our Walmer outreach project. In 2022, given the rising cost of food, we made the difficult decision to prioritise groceries over traditional Christmas gifts. We therefore once again appeal to you to help us make Christmas

From Friday 24 October until Sunday 26 October, our parish observed a Forty Hours Devotion, a beautiful and solemn time of prayer in which the Blessed Sacrament is continuously exposed on the altar. From the opening Mass on Friday evening, until the closing Benediction at 17:30 on Sunday, parishioners were invited to attend either the