Beginning the journey
Turn away from sin and be faithful to Christ
Lent leads us towards the cross and, as the season begins, we are marked with the cross with which we were signed at our baptism, a reminder of both death to life and life in death. The ash is made by burning the palm crosses which were blessed on Palm Sunday last year.
10.00am: Holy Communion with imposition of ashes
7.00pm: Holy Communion with imposition of ashes
Lent courses
Lentwise: Spiritual Essentials for Real Life by Paula Gooder
As we journey through life, we face challenges – both big and small. What spiritual essentials will help us survive life’s storms? Lentwise is a five-session course which helps us to deal with the rigors of real life. Using fresh insights from John’s gospel, it explores: direction, nourishment, wisdom, refreshment, and security.
There will be several courses running:
| Day | Time | Leader | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7.30pm | John Shaw | Landford Close |
| Wednesday | 2.15pm | Jane & Jim Pummell | Highfield Way |
| Friday | 10.00am | Gary Norman | Church Street |
Courses start in the week beginning 23 February.
Mothering Sunday
We will celebrate Mothering Sunday on 15 March with a special service at 10.00am for the whole family, followed by refreshments.
Children’s Craft Morning
- games
- making Easter cards
- making the Easter garden
The event is suitable for children from 5-11 years and parents can stay.
There is no charge but booking is essential. Please contact the Vicar.
Passiontide, Palm Sunday and Holy Week
8.00am Holy Communion with the blessing and distribution of palms
10.00am Sung Communion with the blessing and distribution of palms
7.00pm Holy Communion
7.00pm Holy Communion with stripping of the altar at the end of the service.
1.00pm Stations of the cross
Easter celebrations
The most important day of the Christian year. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the gift of eternal life. Alleluia!
7.00am Easter Alleluia
An ecumenical service of early morning praise: Join with Christians across the local area to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Refreshments are served afterwards.
8.00am Easter Day Communion
10.00am Easter Day Communion for all the family followed by the Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Pilgrimage to St. Albans
Keen walkers leave from St Mary’s at 8.30am (approx) to get to St Albans, often meeting other pilgrims on the way. Others can catch a lift later to gather for the celebrations at the Abbey from 2.00pm.
Lent Appeal
This Lent, we are supporting WaterAid to provide clean water in areas of the world where a lack of water and good hygiene are putting people at risk.