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.
Safeguarding
St Mary's takes safeguarding very seriously. If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of abuse, is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please contact one of the following:
- Parish Safeguarding Officer (Carrie-Ann Williamson-Santos 07922 568384)
- Vicar (Fr Stefan Chrysostomou 01707 859028)
- Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (Jez Hirst 01727 818107, 07867 350886)
- Hertfordshire County Council Safeguarding (children: 0300 123 4043; adults: 0300 123 4042)
If there is an immediate risk or danger ring 999.
New church lighting scheme - church out of use during the week
Work has now begun on installing our new lighting scheme meaning the church will be in use by the contractor during the week and will not be available to anyone else. Weekday services and morning and evening prayer will be held in St Michael's chapel. Lunchtime recitals will be held in the hall. The church will not be open for private prayer during this time. Sunday services will be held in church as normal. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of June 2024.
Weekly news sheet
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Weekly Mailchimp email bulletin
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Donate to St Mary's
You can donate via text messaging
You can donate between £1 and £20 to St Mary's - just text STMARYSPB N, replacing N with the amount you want to donate, to 70085! So to donate £5 you would text STMARYSPB 5. Note that the company providing this service takes a small percentage of the donation for itself as a way of funding this service. In addition you will be changed the standard rate for a text message by your mobile provider.
You can donate via credit / debit card
Just click on the donate button.
Note that the Charities Aid Foundation, which provides this service, takes a small percentage of the donation for itself as a way of funding this service.
Eco-Church
You will be pleased to hear that we have been successful in achieving the Bronze Award in the national Eco-Church scheme.
Church Hall and Rooms for hire
We have an excellent 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 (except August and December) 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 for private prayer
The church is open from 10:30am to 12 noon every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for private prayer. Access is via the North Door on the walk.
During the week the church is closed for construction work so the church will not be open for private prayer.
Regular Services
Sunday Services - held in church
8:00 am Holy Communion - Said Eucharist (traditional language) lasting for 40 minutes - held in church
10:00 am Parish Communion - Sung Eucharist (contemporary language) lasting for 1 hour - held in church and live-streamed via Facebook
5.00pm Evensong (Book of Common Prayer) - second and fouth Sundays - lasting for 45 minutes - held in church and live-streamed via Facebook
Weekday Services - held in church St Michael's Chapel
Tuesday - 9.30am - Morning Prayer lasting for 20 minutes
Tuesday - 5pm - Evening Prayer lasting for 20 minutes
Wednesday - 9:30am - Holy Communion - Said Eucharist (contemporary language) lasting for 30 minutes
Wednesday - 5pm - Evening Prayer lasting for 20 minutes
Thursday - 9:30 am Holy Communion - Said Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer) lasting for 30 minutes
Thursday - 5pm - Evening Prayer lasting for 20 minutes
Friday - 9:30am - Morning Prayer lasting for 20 minutes
Friday - 5pm - Evening Prayer lasting for 20 minutes