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
The Sacraments
Understand the sacraments as never before in this new York Course.
Known for her profoundly perceptive and engaging writing, Jane Williams, is a wonderful companion to have on this exhilarating course. Acknowledging that the sacraments can seem confusing, divisive or (frankly!) incomprehensible, she reveals them to be a glorious expression of God’s love for the world in all its beauty and brokenness.
The sacraments invite us to enter into the mystery that the world has meaning and purpose and that all things come together in Jesus. If we are willing, in loving response, to become part of the action ourselves, we will surely find ourselves not only refreshed but re-enchanted.
There will be several courses running:
| Day | Time | Leader | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3.00-4.30pm | David Carruthers | Croxley Green |
| Wednesday | 7.15-9.00pm | Jane Pummell | Highfield Way |
| Friday | 10.00am-12 noon | Gary Norman | Room 1 |
Please sign up on the lists at the back of the church.
Mothering Sunday
We will celebrate Mothering Sunday on 30 March with a special service at 10.00am for the whole family.
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
| Monday 14 April | Said Celtic Communion at 7.00pm |
| Tuesday 15 April | Said Communion at 10.00am Said Celtic Communion at 7.00pm |
| Wednesday 16 April | Sung Celtic Communion at 7.00pm |
7.00pm Holy Communion with stripping of the altar at the end of the service.
1.00pm Service of readings, hymns and meditations
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
The Great Feast of Easter is marked with the lighting of the new Easter Fire and the Paschal Candle.
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.