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Welcome to St Mary’s, Hatfield Broad Oak, a big church in a little village.
The church is all that remains of a medieval priory, suppressed by King Henry VIII. This church has been a centre for Christian worship, mission and compassion for over 850years, and is still at the centre of village life today. We welcome children and adults to all our services. Check our calendar of events to find out what’s happening this Sunday. Come and join with us in hearing, experiencing and sharing the good news about God’s love for his world.
Who’s who at St Mary’s?
Priest in Charge: The Revd Naomi Wormell. Naomi combines work in the parish with work in Cambridge. She is in HBO on Sundays, Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Churchwarden
Mr Bob Barr
Honorary Assistant Priest
The Revd Margaret Chapman lives in the village and assists with the work and mission of the church.
CELEBRATE HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
Palm Sunday 1st April: 10.30am Palm Sunday with processions, palm crosses, dramatised gospel, craft. Celebrate our April Fool God. A service with lots for adults and children
Maundy Thursday 5th April 7.30 for 8pm. A nearly silent Eucharist as we recall Jesus’ institution of the Holy Communion. I think a child would find this difficult, but if you need some peace and quiet and space, get a baby sitter and come to this service! Coffee and papers to read from 7.30pm. Service starts at 8pm
Good Friday 6th April. There will be services of readings and reflections at St John’s at 9am and St Mary’s at 2pm. These are services where silence is kept for long periods, so difficult again for children, but maybe just what you need to recharge their batteries and spend some quiet time with God There will also be a
Good Friday Family Service 6th April 11am with drama, craft and hot cross buns: ideal for all ages
Easter Eve 7th April 8pm: Vigil service: bonfire, darkness, candles: a short service to meet Jesus risen from the tomb. "Tweenagers" and "Teenagers" often enjoy this rather dramatic service, but probably too dark and late for tiny tots!
Easter Sunday 8th April 8am: Holy Communion: a short said service – please bring flowers for the Resurrection Cross
9.15am Acorns: a resurrection service – please bring flowers for the Resurrection Cross
10.30am Parish Communion – please bring flowers for the Resurrection Cross
There will be craft and activities at every service on Easter Day. Please do come with flowers to decorate our Resurrection cross. Flowers in white and yellow would be really good – but any flowers will be welcome and used.
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The Revd N A Wormell
- Regular Services
Sunday
A quiet, reflective said service according to the Book of Common Prayer
Every last Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
A short interactive service of singing, readings, prayers, craft, movement, drama and anything we can do to help us focus on God. There is no Holy Communion at this service. The service is often led by families from the congregation
Every second Sunday at 9:15 AM for 40 minutes
Every first and third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Parish Communion. No particular provision is made for children at this service since it follows the 9.15am Acorns Family Service
Every second Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
A short Holy Communion service with interactative sermon and opportunities for children and adults to engage together with God's word.
Every fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Sung Matins with Children's Time Out activities.
If a major festival falls on a "Fifth Sunday" we have a service of Holy Communion every fifth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
On Mondays we pray especially for the needs of the parishes and all who live in them, and offer prayers written in the prayer book in church.
Every Sunday at 5:30 PM for ½ hour
Monday
Every Monday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
On Mondays we pray especially for the needs of the parishes and all who live in them, and offer prayers written in the prayer book in church.
Every Monday at 5:30 PM for ½ hour
Friday
Every Friday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
On Mondays we pray especially for the needs of the parishes and all who live in them, and offer prayers written in the prayer book in church.
Every Friday at 5:30 PM for ½ hour
Saturday
Every Saturday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
On Mondays we pray especially for the needs of the parishes and all who live in them, and offer prayers written in the prayer book in church.
Every Saturday at 5:30 PM for ½ hour
Current Editor: Naomi Wormell
