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.

Safeguarding Officer: Mrs Kay Cooper, working hours: 07908374384

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.

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9th August, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

"He {Jesus} said, ‘Come.’ So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus."

This Sunday we hear of when the Lord Jesus walked on the waters of Lake Galilee and at the Lord's invitation got out of the boat and walked towards Him, if only for seconds before fear arose and caused him to sink. As in the picture below Jesus reached down to recue Peter from drowning. This is one of my favourite passage of scripture. I find myself marvelling at the courage of Peter to step out of the boat. And of the Lord who reaches down to save us from drowning in our own fears, confusions, addictions etc, for our part we are invited to step out in faith.

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/20260809/mass.htm
There is no livestream this week.
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HAPPY YORKSHIRE DAY

A Prayer for Yorkshire:

For the Land:
Gracious God, we thank you for the beauty of Yorkshire—from the rolling dales and rugged moors to the busy cities and quiet coastlines. Thank you for the rich earth and the wide skies that inspire us each day.

For the People:
Bless the people of this great county. Give strength to our hands, warmth to our hospitality, and kindness to our words. Help us to look out for one another and stand together through every storm.

Looking Forward:
Grant us wisdom to care for our communities, joy in our traditions, and hope for the days ahead. May we always find that whatever comes our way, "it’ll be reyt" with your guidance and grace.
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We are grateful for nature’s generous gifts, which have allowed us to enjoy a fruitful harvest at the St. Mary Community Allotment.

Our gardening volunteers come from diverse ethnic backgrounds and different age groups. Through gardening, they come together to prepare and share a picnic using fresh ingredients grown in the allotment, celebrating community, friendship, and the bounty of nature.
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