WELCOME !
A VERY WARM WELCOME
to the Parish of
St Mary the Virgin, Stanwell and St Matthew, Ashford.
We stand within the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, seeking to respond faithfully to the Gospel message in our own age. We seek to be an inclusive and welcoming Christian community, imposing no conditions on those who come through our doors other than a willingness to be open to the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ.
We are under the episcopal care of Bishop Jonathan Baker
Bishop of Fulham.
MISSION
St Mary’s and St Matthew’s as part of the one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, the body of Christ, seek to take seriously and act intentionally upon the mission Christ
gave to that Church:
“Go, therefore, and make
disciples of all nations.”
Matthew 28:19
EVENTS
We emphasise sacramental worship (the Mass or Holy Eucharist) celebrated in a traditional Anglo-Catholic style, with strong orthodox teaching and preaching, supportive pastoral care, a caring parish family, and responsibility to our community and the greater world.
The Church is a Field Hospital for Sinners.
Registered Charity (England & Wales) no 1203323
(c) The PCC of St Mary' the Virgin Stanwell and St Matthew's Ashford Registered Charity: 1203323