St. Mary the Virgin, Hayes, Middlesex, Hayes

The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Hayes, is of historical and architectural interest.

Our congregation ranges from the newborn to ninety year olds. The main Sunday service has a choir to lead us in worship. Our youth organisations attend on Parade Sundays and our Sunday School join us at the Communion.

Our FLOWER festival theme is HYMNS and previous pictures are in the gallery. Dr Triplett's school is very involved in our parish life but other schools visit to see our exhibits and church artefacts.

Our church building is probably the OLDEST building in Hayes if not the whole of the London Borough of Hillingdon. A pre-reformation wall painting of St Christopher can be seen opposite the South Door. Many of the previous Rectors and Vicars have given their names to local roads, (Hemmen, Freeman, and Hinton). In the Reformation period one vicar (Henry Gold) was burned at Tyburn but others had their ministry rewarded by Bishoprics.

The WESLEYs preached here in the 1700s. The building has 3 significant tombs & the remains of the earlier pre-reformation decoration and tiling can be seen inside. In the 1870s there was a restoration by Gilbert Scott; but that and other restorations in the 1960/70 have been financed by the congregation. We are a WORSHIPPING and LIVING church and not an ancient building. The Mass is said daily for the needs of the Parish.

In the graveyard can be found gravestones of local dignitaries AND the ordinary people. EACH person has been a light in the world in their own generations. The oldest tombstone outside in the graveyard is 1660 but earlier brasses & memorials dating from the 12th C. can be found inside the church. These include purportedly the oldest church brass in Middlesex.

We have renovate the sanctuary & south walls inside the building. This work cost in the region of £63 000. We have replaced the lead stolen from the roof and marked valuable items with "Smartwater". This has NOT stop them stealing it again! Now we have to pay for it. YOU can help by making a donation(see below)?

We invite you to join us for worship. Contact us about Baptisms, Confirmations & Weddings. Coffee is served after Mass on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Thank you for supporting us in the past. We need your help NOW. Have you bought your copy of the Angelus? May be you give a monetary donation to help continue our 1200 years of ministry to the people of Hayes. Please use the donation button below or a GIft AID envelope.

Built: 830 first records
Style of worship: Modern Catholic
Our Patron: Keble College Oxford

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Low Mass Rite B

A quiet service of Holy Communion allowing time for private prayers and reflection.
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for 40 minutes

Parish Mass

This is our main Sunday service. The mass includes traditional liturgy and hymns. The choir generally sing an anthem during the administration of holy communion. During term-time, the children join us for a blessing. Our congregation will assure you of a friendly welcome. Coffee is generally served after this mass .
Every Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Sunday School in the Church Hall

This takes place in the Church Hall adjacent to the church. The children rejoin the congregation to come to the altar for communion or a blessing. We reassemble in mid-September. Have a good holiday from school.
During term time every Sunday at 10:00 AM

Monday

Cobra Cub Scouts Meeting
The pack meet in the church hall.
mainly during school term time every Monday at 6:30 PM for 1½ hours

Low Mass
The Holy Sacrifice is offered daily for the parish and its people. We remember those who have worshipped here before us and those who have asked for our prayers.
Every Monday at 6:30 PM for 35 minutes

Venture Scouts
Held in the Parish Hall
Term Time every Monday at 8:15 PM for 1½ hours

Tuesday

Beaver Meeting
All who are below or of cub scout age are welcome to join our Beaver Pack. The group resumes in September.
term time only every Tuesday at 3:20 PM for 1 hour

Low Mass
The Holy Sacrifice is offered daily for the parish and its people. We remember those who have worshipped here before us and those who have asked for our prayers.
Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM for 35 minutes

Scouts Meeting
Church Hall
Term Time every Tuesday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours

St Mary's Social Club
Come and join the fellowship of other christians at St Mary's Church Hall
Every Tuesday at 8:00 PM for 1½ hours

Wednesday

Young Families' Mass
This service is timed to allow families to attend after their children have been taken to school. Pre-school children are welcomed at this service with their parents. Why not stay for a cup of tea or coffee after the service?
Every Wednesday at 9:00 AM for 40 minutes

Viper Cub scout meeting
They meet at Dr Triplett's School. We resume in Setember.
term time only every Wednesday at 6:30 PM for 1½ hours

Thursday

Beaver Scouts Meeting
St Mary's Church Hall. Term time only.
term time only every Thursday at 3:40 PM for 50 minutes

Friday

Low Mass
The Holy Sacrifice is offered daily for the parish and its people. We remember those who have worshipped here before us and those who have asked for our prayers.
Every Friday at 6:30 PM for 35 minutes

Choir
The choir would welcome any new members to join them either on a permanent or "special events" basis e.g. the great festival services at Christmass, Easter and Whitsun. The Choir practice starts at 7.30 pm. The Choir takes a summer break during August..
There are break periods during the year. The Choir meet every Friday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours

Saturday

Low Mass & Angelus
The Holy Sacrifice is offered daily for the parish and its people. We remember those who have worshipped here before us and those who have asked for our prayers. The service starts with the Angelus prayer.
Every Saturday at 12:00 PM for 35 minutes

Holy Baptism of Ruby Mae Yeoman, Cerys Newham, Jack and Taylor O’Brien

Today we welcome 4 new members to our Christian family at St Mary's. Please pray for their parents and godparents as they untake these promises on behalf of them. Continue to pray for them over the coming months and years of their Christian journey. Why not join us for this celebration.

Sunday 10th August 2008 at 12:00 PM for 1 hour

Holy Baptism of Ruby Mae Yeoman, Cerys Newham, Jack and Taylor O’Brien

Sunday 10th August 2008 at 12:00 PM for 1 hour

Our Location:
Church Road
Hayes
London
UB3 2LR

Contact:
Fr Peter Homewood
The Rectory
170 Church Road
Hayes
Middlesex
UB3 2LR
Tel: 020 8573 2470