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 (Victoria Mudd 07805 181689)
- Vicar (Fr Stefan Chrysostomou 01707 859028)
- Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (Dave Adams 01727 818104, 07469 351357)
- Hertfordshire County Council Safeguarding (children: 0300 1234043; adults: 0300 1234042)
If there is an immediate risk or danger ring 999.
Weekly news sheet
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Weekly Mailchimp email bulletin
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Donate to St Mary's
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Note that Give a Little, 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.
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 - live-streamed via Facebook
5.00pm Evensong (Book of Common Prayer) - second and fouth Sundays - lasting for 45 minutes - live-streamed via Facebook
Weekday Services
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