Welcome to St Mary's
We are a friendly, welcoming church rooted in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, committed to dignified worship, good music and orthodox teaching. You are most welcome to join us at any of our services.
Holy Week and Easter at St Mary's
Palm Sunday
8am Said Eucharist
10am Sung Eucharist with procession (meet at Parkfield Medical Centre car park)
5pm Evensong guest preacher The Revd Karen Turner
Holy Monday - Wednesday
10am Eucharist
8pm Compline with address
Maundy Thursday
11am Chrism Eucharist at St Albans Abbey
8pm Liturgy of Maundy Thursday followed by The Watch
Good Friday
9:30am Churches Together Walk of Witness (meet at United Reformed Church)
12:30pm Stations of the Cross
1:30pm Good Friday Liturgy
Holy Saturday
8pm Easter Vigil and First Mass of the Resurrection
EASTER DAY
6am Churches Together Dawn Service at St Mary's
8am Said Eucharist
10am Festal Eucharist
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Church Hall and Rooms for hire
We have a refurbished hall and church rooms offering excellent facilities. Do contact us for more details.
Knit and Natter
Why not join our Knit and Natter group on the last Tuesday of every month 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. If you don't knit then just come and have a natter or bring a hobby of your own choice. Ring 01707 658474 or 659938 or email for more information.
Church open
The church is open from 10am to 12 noon every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Do come along if you want some time for quietness and reflection.
Regular Services
Sunday Services
8:00 am Holy Communion - Said Eucharist (traditional language) lasting for 40 minutes
10:00 am Parish Communion - Sung Eucharist (contemporary language) lasting for 1 hour
5.00pm Evensong (Book of Common Prayer) - 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month lasting for 45 minutes
Weekday Services
Tuesday to Friday - 9.00am - Morning Prayer (contemporary language) lasting for 20 minutes
Tuesday to Friday - 5.00pm - Evening Prayer (contemporary language) lasting for 20 minutes
Tuesday - 9.30am Holy Communion - Said Eucharist (contemporary language) lasting for 30 minutes
Thursday - 9:30 am Holy Communion - Said Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer) lasting for 30 minutes