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.

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

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Sunday 26th July, the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Today's Gospel passage concludes Jesus' major discourse on parables about the kingdom of heaven/God, capturing the supreme value of that kingdom,

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/20260726/mass.htm
Livestream link:
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It was a delight to baptise Scott John at Mass this morning and to have Deacon Ben back with us to Deacon the Mass, assist with Scott's baptism and to preach!

Scott, "We welcome you into the fellowship of faith. "
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16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2026. 19th July 2026.

Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds. It teaches that God is patient and merciful toward human flaws, allowing good and evil to coexist in the world rather than rushing to premature judgment. The final separation of good and evil will be determined by God at the "harvest", the end of the time.

The passage also includes shorter parables—the Mustard Seed and the Yeast—emphasizing that God's Kingdom has humble beginnings but possesses an unstoppable, transformative power.

We shall be welcoming the Rev'd Ben Otley, former member of St Mary's and recently ordained Deacon. Deacon Ben will be assisting in the Baptism of Scott, one of our newer adult members. A warm welcome to them both.

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, "Everybody was so friendly and welcoming,"

Sunday readings link:
universalis.com/europe.england/20260719/mass.htm
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We wouldn’t have achieved this stage without your constant support! Thanks to everyone who donated: perennials, seed packs, seedlings, garden tools, compost soil, and many more…

Our small volunteer team is working extra hard to help the community garden thrive and grow.
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First-Time Gardener: Grow Cucumbers Like an Expert!

Our knowledgeable volunteers are here to help you grow step-by-step.

Pruning Side-Shoots:
Regularly remove side-shoots and tendrils to help the plant focus its energy on the main stem and maximize fruit production.

Companion Planting with Herbs:
Give your cucumbers a natural pest-control boost! Plant them alongside one of these helpful herbs:
Onions
Chives or Garlic Chives
Coriander
Parsley

Watering:
Water your plants in the early morning or at midday, keeping the soil consistently moist (never let it dry out completely). Avoid wetting the leaves to reduce the risk of disease. Because cucumbers are heat-loving plants, reduce watering on cooler days and avoid watering in the evening.

Hand Pollination:
On rainy days, natural pollinators might not be around to help. Hand-pollinating in the morning is a great way to secure healthy fruit development!
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