St. Paul's Catholic Church

Portsmouth, Virginia

Below is a listing of upcoming events.  This page is cross-tabbed with the Calendar.  Some events on the Calendar are linked to other pages, so if you don't see what you are looking for here, check the Calendar and click on its links to take you to additional event information!

Recurring Events

What:  Bunko
When: 
3rd Thursday of every month, 6:45 p.m.
Where:  St. Mary's Bowers Hill
Details:  Ladies only are invited to come and have a good time!  Call Susan Ramsay to join the group, 483-3726. 

What:  Haiti Meeting
When: 
2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m.
Where:  Holy Angels
Details:  For more information Call Naida 686-4453, Huguette 558-1676, Helmi 485-1933.  All are welcome! May the good Lord bless our Cluster Parishes in Solidarity with our Haitian brothers and sisters.

What:  "A TIME TO MOURN; A TIME TO HEAL"
When: 
Mondays 20 September to 8 November, 7-8:30 PM
Where:  St. Stephen, Martyr Catholic Church, Meeting Room 1
Details:  This is a Bereavement Support Group for those mourning the death of a loved one. Eight-week program.  Join us as we journey towards healing within the Body of Christ. One need not be a member of St. Stephen's to attend. The Group is limited to 12 participants, so reserve your spot now. For registration or further information, contact Mary Williams, Group Facilitator, at 439-2590,
BereavementGrace@aol.com, or St. Stephen's church office at 421-7416.

Upcoming Events

August 2010

What:  St. Paul's Mini-Concert
When: 
28 August, 3:45 PM
Where: 
St. Paul's
Details:  
Vocalist Nick Nespoli will present a mini concert. He will be accompanied by pianist Jasmine Bradley. The program will include works by Ralph Vaughan Willams, Felix Mendelssohn and Antonio Stradella.

September 2010

What:  St. Paul's Senior Luncheon
When: 
10 September, 11:30 AM
Where: 
Church of the Resurrection Fellowship Hall
Details:  
Please join your friends - both old and new.  RSVP to 397-7066 by Thursday, September 2nd.

What:  Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
When: 
10 September, 6:00-8:00 PM
Where: 
Knights of Columbus, 519 County Street in downtown Portsmouth
Details:  
Price is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12. Dinner includes Fried or Broiled fish, french fries, corn on the cob and cornbread.  Please call for reservations by Wednesday September 8,
2010.

What:  “Let Your Light Shine” Catholic Retreatoree
When: 
September 10, 11, and 12, 2010
Where: 
Pipsico Scout Reservation Camp Lions, Spring Grove, Va.
Details:  
This event combines Boy Scout and Girl Scout activities, Saturday morning Mass, Reconciliation and Saturday vigil Mass. Cost is $30.00 per person registration fee.  Deadline for registration no later than August 31, 2010, however, early registration is encouraged at a deposit of $5.00 per person.  For more information and registration forms, please pick one up at all exits of the church.

What:  Cluster Christian Formation Kickoff Mass and Barbecue
When: 
September 19 at 5:00 PM
Where: 
Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23703
Details: 
We will be having a kickoff Mass to celebrate the beginning of the new school year for our Children and Youth Formation Programs. Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 PM.  At this Mass, we will recognize and bless all of our catechists for the coming Formation year. Immediately following Mass, there will be a barbecue with food and games. Families with children and teens are especially encouraged to attend. In order that we may prepare enough food, please respond no later than September 14th with the number of people attending, to Shaylyn Baker, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, at youthminister@clusterparishes.com or call 966-5461.  If you have any questions, please contact Shaylyn or Marisa Beebe, at mrcbeebe@cox.net or call 966-5461.

What:  Our Lady of Victory Alumni Association Reunion Banquet and Dance
When: 
25 September
Where: 
Sandbar Club, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth
Details:  
Our Lady of Victory Alumni Association invites all former parishioners, alumni, and friends of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church and School to attend the Alumni Association's Reunion Banquet and Dance. Guest speakers include Alumni Monsignor Thomas Hadden and Janice Davis Satterthwaite. Tickets are $45 each and can be obtained from Jackie Brabson, 399-3272, Bessie Livermon, 393-1325, Cecelia Brown, 484-1872, or any members of the Alumni Association. Deadline for tickets is September 1, 2010.

October 2010

What:  Virginia Catholic Youth Day 2010
When: 
2 October
Where: 
Busch Gardens
Details: 
The Office of Youth Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, along with the Diocese of Arlington, will be holding this event. All families are invited to attend this event. Sunday Vigil Mass will be celebrated at Busch Gardens. There will also be an all-you-caneat dinner of BBQ, fried chicken, hot dogs, chips, vegetable, dessert, and soft drinks. A vegetarian option is available for those who request it. The cost of the event is as follows: Allinclusive ($55 per individual) covers admission to the park,
including Howl-O-Scream, and All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Buffet; Single-Day Admission ($48 per individual) covers admission to the park (including Howl-O-Scream); or Buffet ONLY ($12.50 per individual) for season pass holders who wish to eat the buffet dinner. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please contact Shaylyn Baker, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, at youthminister@clusterparishes.com or (757)966-5461.

What:  Public Rosary Rally
When: 
16 October, 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM
Where: 
Mount Trashmore
Details:
For more information, you can contact Dave Cenedella, 757-237-9095 from Blessed Sacrament Church in Norfolk or Linda Keogh, 757-721-2370 from St. John the Apostle Church in Virginia Beach.

What:  Annual Black Catholic Mass
When: 
31 October, 12:00 pm
Where: 
Basilica of St. Mary in Norfolk
Details:  
November is National Black Catholic Month and the Office for Black Catholics and the Black Catholic Commission invite you to join us at our Annual Black Catholic Mass.  Bishop Sullivan will be presiding. For more information please visit our website, www.richmonddiocese.org/obc or you may contact Pam Harris, Coordinator, Office for Black Catholics at pharris@richmonddiocese.org, (804) 622-
5104.

November 2010

What:  Annual Black Catholic Retreat
When: 
12-14 November
Where: 
Roslyn Retreat Center, River Rd
Details:
 Fr. Jim Goode will be the retreat leader.  Cost is $195 per person. Payments are now being accepted. For more information please visit our website at www.richmonddiocese.org/obc or you may contact Pam Harris, Coordinator, Office for Black Catholics at pharris@richmonddiocese.org, (804) 622-5104.