Parish Events

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 11 April at 17:30 This annual service is a reflection on the moments during the Passion and Death of our Lord. Choral pieces from composers such as […]

Lent SHROVE TUESDAY 07:00 – 08:30 Confession 09:00 – 10:00 Confession ____________________ ASH WEDNESDAY Masses at 06:30, 08:30, 13:10 (EF), 17:30 There is a collection at all Masses on Ash Wednesday for the Oratory EFTs for this collection can be made to the parish account using the reference: Name + ASH WEDNESDAY ____________________ LENTEN ORATORY

Bring your family and friends and join us on Tuesday 4 March 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 to

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.  Tuesday 11 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

Some of the memorable moments from the annual Parish Braai on Sunday 1 December. Thank you to all those who helped with the setup, the decor and finally the cleanup.

Saturday 30 November saw several ladies from the Parish getting together in the Parish Hall to make Advent Wreaths for their homes. Not only was it a fun morning of fellowship, but beautiful wreaths were created. Well done, ladies!

First Holy Communion for the children from the Parish and St Dominic’s Priory took place at the 8.30am Mass on Sunday 24 November. It was a beautiful occasion. Congratulations to the families of all the First Holy communicants!

All are warmly invited to join us for the following: Parish Braai  – Sunday 1 December in the Oratory Garden. See details here. Advent Oratory – Starts Tuesday 3 December in the church.  Christmas Masses Tuesday 24 December 18:00   Christmas Vigil Mass 22:30   Carols 23:00   Midnight Mass Confessions  17:00 – 18:00, 22:00  – 22:30 Wednesday

Summer is finally here and the end of term must be celebrated! Join us on Sunday 1 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

Only one week left to sponsor a Christmas food hamper 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