About Us
Primarily, St Mary's is a place of worship and prayer, where Mass is said almost every day, baptisms celebrated, marriages solemnised, confessions heard and the dead laid to rest. In the Sanctuary the Blessed Sacrament is reserved at the altar, and the white light burns to denote Christ's presence. This is an area of particular devotion, quiet and prayer. Our primary worship on Sundays takes the form of a 10am SUNG MASS, celebrated in the main part of the Church. We strive to make our worship as beautiful as we can, yet accessible to all. Mass is said at times found in our Calendar, on the notice boards and in the weekly pew sheet. YOU will be most welcome to join us at any time. The usual service times are on the Services page of this site.
From its beginnings St Mary's has stood in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, believing the Reformation to be no more than a reform and that there is unbroken continuity with the Church founded in this country by Saint Augustine (597) and earlier Christians. This is emphasised by the name 'Mass' for the service given by Christ, and in the devotions and ornaments found in the Church. However, we are, of course very glad to have with us people of whatever Christian tradition, or none
The people of God at St Mary's seek to be faithful to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers (Acts 2:42) and to authenticate this in acts of love and service to one another and to the community in which we are set.
Contact
The Parish Office
26 South Park Road
ILFORD
IG1 1SS
020 8478 0546