The Church is a Field Hospital for Sinners.
Worship at St Mary’s and St Matthew’s
Our worship is both timeless and welcoming. Rooted in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, it combines beauty, prayer, and reverence with a warm sense of community. Whether you are new to church or a lifelong Christian, you will find a place here to encounter God and grow in faith.
Sunday Services
Parish Mass
09:30 – St Matthew’s
11:00 – St Mary’s
A joyful and reverent service at the heart of our parish life. We gather around Scripture, prayer, and the sharing of Holy Communion, with uplifting music and a warm welcome for all.
Evensong & Benediction
18:30 – St Matthew’s
A beautiful and reflective service of sung Evening Prayer, using the timeless language of the Church, followed by Benediction — a peaceful moment of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
Did You Know?
Why do we call it "Mass"? The word comes from the Latin phrase “Ite, missa est” – “Go, you are sent.” It reminds us that worship is not just something we attend, but a sending out into the world to live and share Christ’s love.
Did You Know?
Evensong is a traditional service of evening prayer, sung with psalms, canticles, and scripture readings. It is a peaceful way to close the day in worship.
Benediction is a short, beautiful time of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, ending with a blessing given with the consecrated host.
Weekday Worship
Low Mass
Monday: 19:00 (Advent & Lent)
Tuesday: 19:00
Wednesday: 12:30
Thursday: 09:15
Friday: 19:00 – Votive Mass
Did You Know?
Votive Masses are special Masses offered for a particular intention or devotion, focusing on key aspects of our faith:
- Sacred Heart (1st Friday): Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, celebrating his love and mercy.
- Healing Mass (2nd Friday): Includes the rite of laying on of hands and anointing for healing.
- Our Lady of Walsingham (3rd Friday): Offered for the mission of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.
- Requiem (4th Friday): We remember those who have recently died and all whose anniversaries fall that month.
- Vocations (5th Friday): Prayer for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Special Services & Feast Days
Major Festivals
We celebrate great feasts like Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost with solemn liturgy, music, and joyful community gatherings.
Corpus Christi
Join us for outdoor processions, Benediction, and a joyful celebration of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist.
Patronal Festivals
We honour our patron saints with special Masses, music, and parish fellowship events each year.
Children and Families
Having children at our Masses is a joy!
Mass is central to our shared life together. No matter how squirmy, children are welcome participants at Mass. By celebrating the Mass with the community, children come to know themselves as the full members of the body of Christ that they are. Children, like the community, are shaped by the prayers of the Mass.
Parents may consider helping their little ones follow along and encourage them to sing — no matter the words or sounds they offer joyfully. For parents getting used to having their little ones with them at prayer, we offer a parent and children corner at the back of the St Cecilia Chapel in St Matthew's and in the North Aisle at St Mary's.
Third Saturday of each month
15:00 – 17:00 at St Mary’s, Stanwell
A fun, creative way for families to explore faith through crafts, songs, and food. Everyone is welcome — no need to sit still!
Learn MoreAccessibility
Both churches have step-free access and seating for those who need extra space. Large-print service sheets are available on request, and our welcome team is happy to assist.
Did You Know?
Our worship is filled with symbols — incense rising like our prayers, candles shining as Christ’s light, and vestments marking the beauty of holiness. These signs and actions
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Registered Charity (England & Wales)
no. 1203323
The Church is a Field Hospital for Sinners.
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.
Address
The Parish Office,
99 Church Road,
Ashford, TW15 2NY
Phone
+44 1784 259093
Email
office@smam.org.uk
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