Registered Charity Number 1206356

To view our Safeguarding Policy please click on the Home tab and click Policies.

A warm welcome to you from St Mary’s. Sunday Mass 10:00am.

(Diocese of Sheffield)

For stunning bird’s eye views of S. Mary’s, click here. For a virtual tour scroll down.

Usual times of Divine Service:

Sundays:

8.30am Morning Prayer

10:00am The Parish Mass & Sunday’s cool (usually live-streamed on YouTube)

On the last Sunday of the month the healing ministry is offered after mass.

2:00-4:00pm Open for private prayer and visiting (British Summertime)

Wednesdays: 9.45am Said Mass.

Thursdays: 7:00pm Said Mass.

This is followed at 7.30pm by the parish surgery where we take enquiries for arranging baptisms, weddings / renewal of vows, house blessings, memorial services etc. You can also call 0114 2693983 or email info@stmaryshandsworth.co.uk

Fridays: 12:00pm Said Mass. Followed by Stations of the Cross in Lent at 12.30pm.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is offered after Stations of the Cross and/or by appointment.

 

FOR ACTIVITES AND EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY HUB please see the Hub Events Page.

The hub and it is available for hire either for community groups or parties/private hire.

For more details please contact Fr Keith

 

The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin Handsworth in the Diocese of Sheffield is dedicated to our Lord’s mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Taking Mary as our example of following Jesus, we seek to listen to our heavenly Father and discern where the Holy Spirit is leading us and to do so in faith, trust, obedience and love. We seek to conform our lives on the Gospel by following Mary’s Son, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, through the grace and strength of the Sacraments, the teachings of holy Scripture and mother Church, and through mutual support and fellowship. You are warmly invited to join with us in our acts of worship, social and community events. We aim to offer a welcoming and safe space to all.

St Mary’s is ancient, founded in 1170. it’s very walls ooze presence and prayer. It is a place to know God’s embrace. You are welcome to visit, pray, light a candle… As well as the usual times for worship,

St Mary’s is open 2-4pm on a Sunday afternoon during the Summer months.

Organised/group visits to are always welcome and can be arranged by contacting Fr Keith.

 

Our Anglican Tradition

St Mary’s is of the Catholic Tradition in the Church of England, affiliated to The Society of St Wilfid and St Hilda. We offer a warm welcome and you are invited to encounter the love of God with us. Our worship is modern yet reverent, biblical and rooted in Christian Tradition.

At the request of the PCC and Rector the Bishop of Sheffield has placed us under the care of the Bishop of Beverley, Rt. Revd. Stephen Race SSC, our Appointed Bishop.

 

Policies. Please note that the following policies are available online (click on Home above) and in church: Safeguarding, GDPR, Use of Social Media. Legacy and Equality.

 

Clergy: Fr Keith Johnson 0114 2693983 (Rector). Fr H Loxley (Hon. Priest).

Churchwardens: Mr John Price and Mrs Anne Palmer.

Treasurer: Mrs Fiona Middleton.

Secretary: Mrs Anne Palmer, 0114 269 2403.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Mrs Kay Cooper, working hours, 07355356135 (new number)

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Ms Sian Checkley, 07741013775.

Organists: Mr Richard McGilligan.

Deanery/Diocesan Synod Reps: Mrs Valerie Hanwell and Mrs Viv Chaplin

 

Our Mission Statement:
Jesus inspires us to be His disciples.
Come and experience His presence among us.
Offering friendship, belonging and faith.
Come and join us.
Seeking to be a resource to Handsworth
and enhance community life.
Come and help us.

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Owned by St Mary’s Church, the Old Rectory is a Grade 2 Listed Building. Until the 1950s it was the residence of the rector.

“Vine Hotels are thrilled to announce that from Friday 23rd July 2021 The Old Rectory Handsworth will join their portfolio of hotels and venues. If you have any queries, or wish to make a booking, please get in touch on 0114 250 5600 or salesor@theoldrectoryhandsworth.co.uk and a member of their team will get back to you.

 

That part of the property now known as St Mary’s Community Hub (the nunnery and coach house) will continue to be kept as a community and church space and we are currently looking at how to raise significant money to modernise it. Handsworth Museum is now located in the Coach House.

 

Below is a virtual tour of St Mary’s courtesy of the skill and generosity of Philip Fretwell.

Make A Real Difference by making a donation to our ancient church! Scan the code below.

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TODAY AT 4pm we present The Tallis Choral Foundation, a very talented group, singing from various English composers.

Please note our card reader is not working. You will be able to pay at the door either by cash, bank transfer or QR code. Tickets: £15, which includes a glass of wine/refreshments. There is limited parking behind St Mary's. There is disabled access and toilet.
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TODAY AT 4pm we pres

SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2026

"Seek the Lord while he may be found;
call upon him while he is near;"

The words above appears in the Old Testament during a period when the people of Israel were facing exile due to their rebellion and spiritual drifting. Through the prophet Isaiah, God offers a message of profound hope and grace.

If you would like to know more about the Christian Faith then I warmly invite you to come along. One recent visitor said "I felt like it was coming home, everyone was welcoming..." and another said, "Everybody was so friendly and welcoming,"

Sunday readings link:
universalis.com/europe.england/20260920/mass.htm
Live-stream link:
youtube.com/live/CnrL2628leg?feature=share
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SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBE

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Japanese King Melon 🍈 , luxury, gourmet fruits grown with intense care in our allotment greenhouse.

Intensely sweet, juicy and creamy texture. We'll definitely grow it again next year.
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Today is the final day of Sheffield Heritage event! We’re delighted to share some of our allotment produce with the museum volunteers.

Handsworth Museum & Historical Society
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Our community allotment has got a new letterbox — and we’ve already received our first letter! It was our tomato seeds that we ordered.

A special thank you to Ian Galloway for giving us a Sunrise Bumblebee cherry tomato, seed saving to grow next year. We’re really looking forward to seeing how it grows and, hopefully, enjoying some delicious tomatoes!
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