News
​APCM Date – The PCC has set the date for this year’s Annual Parochial Church Meeting for Sunday 25th May after the Sung Mass: this is when we elect new members of the PCC, review the past year and look to the next. Its an important administrative event, but will also be a great opportunity for us to celebrate everything we’ve done and achieved this year, and we hope to showcase this. Do please save the date in your diaries! ​​​
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Christian Initiation: Becoming a Christian & Joining the Church - Adult Baptism & Confirmation Classes on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. The date for baptisms & confirmations is still TBC, but will be from Easter onwards. Even if you haven’t yet spoken to the Rector, please do come along if you are interested.​
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Table Sales - The next sale will be Saturday 7th June 2025. The team are in urgent need of more help setting up on Fridays before the sale, especially with moving boxes and tables. Please speak to the Churchwardens if you can help.
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Walsingham Parish Pilgrimage – Sunday 22nd June (after Mass) to Friday 27th June.
Walsingham Weekend Pilgrimage – Date TBC. September or October.
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Please remember that any of the clergy are always available by appointment for
pastoral conversations or for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
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Regular Worship & Prayer
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The Magdalenas Women’s Group usually meet at 11.15am on the First Wednesday of the month at the back of church after coffee.
The Fishers of Men, our men’s group, usually meet on the last Wednesday of the month in the church Crypt usually 6:30pm. The Crypt is accessed via the Church Courtyard on London Road TN37 6GL.
Daily Mass is offered every day of the week at Christ Church, a quieter service lasting around 20 minutes – 10:30am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays; 7pm on Mondays and Fridays.
Regular Confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation) – There is a priest in the confessional at 9am before the 1030am Saturday Mass. Regular sacramental confession is a wonderful and liberating gift of God to His Church, and all are
strongly urged to make use of it.
Healing Masses – The 1030 Low Mass on the last Saturday of every month includes the opportunity receive ministries of healing (the Laying on of Hands & Anointing with Oil).
Requiem Masses – The 7pm Low Mass on the last Friday of every month is offered as a requiem, for the souls of all those whose anniversaries fall that month.
Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham Masses – On the Third Saturday of the month, the Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham meets for Mass at 1030am, and will now offer the chance to pray the Rosary at 10am.
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Monthly Events
Everyone's Welcome at All Church Services and Events
Table Sales - Next Sale 7th June 2025 First Saturday of the Month - 9:30am - 12:30pm Christ Church Crypt and Hall via Church Courtyard on London Road - TN37 6GL Variety of stalls including: Books, Bric-a-brac, Games and Puzzles, Sewn and Knitted Items, Clothes, Jewellery, Toiletries, Raffle, many other stalls.... Refreshments in the CRYPT CAFE.
The Magdelenas' - ladies group - First Wednesday of the month - meeting at the back of the church c.11:15am - church entrance on Silchester Road TN38 0JB - An informal group for ladies to meet, chat over coffee & biscuits, have outings, craft sessions - suggestions for activities welcomed.
`Fishers of Men` - men's group - Last Wednesday of the month - At 6:30pm meeting in the Crypt accessed via church courtyard on London Road TN37 6GL.
Weekly Events
Everyone's Welcome at All Church Services and Events
Cosy Crypt - Cosy Crypt is now on a break until Thursday 11th September 2025
Book Sales - Parish Centre Book Room - entrance far left hand corner of Church Courtyard - London Road - TN37 6GL. Wednesdays 9:30am - 10:30am Wide variety of donated books for sale, come and have a browse!
The Damascus Runners - Weekly social walking group - Meeting on the seafront opposite Bonjour Café - Fridays 11am - A gentle walk along the seafront then enjoy coffee afterwards. Why not join us?