St Matthew, Perry Beeches, Great Barr
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St Matthew's, Perry Beeches is the local Anglican Parish Church (Church of England). It is the spiritual home and resource for all those living in its neighbourhood, and welcomes all without restriction.
Our call is to open the heart of God's love to all who seek him, and to provide for their needs, with baptism, confirmation, weddings and funerals.
For Church Services and to contact the Vicar, see below.
As part of our hospitality, St Matthew's offers many social facilities:
The Dove Bar & Family Club, a small,friendly licensed club for people of all ages, and for families with children. Contact: 360 6964
Google us on http://www.dovebar.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook on stmatthewsfamily club.
Brooklyn Hall: available for private functions: dances, parties, celebrations (with use of bar); contact Carole: 360 6964 during Opening Hours; daytime 604 0109.
Aerobics, karate, dancing, indoor bowls, weight-watchers, Women's Institute, Guides, Brownies & Rainbows meet during the week. Details: 360 6964 (Mon-Fri 9am - 2 pm).
Weddings, Banns, Baptisms: Parish Office is open on Fridays 7pm - 8pm at the Church (entrance through carpark in Birdbrook Rd). Enquiries ring Fr Simon 360 2100.
Funeral enquiries: Fr Simon 360 2100
St Matthew's has Stations of the Cross painted by Nicholas Mynheer; icons by Tatiana Nichita; brasswork by Benjamin Storch.
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Fr Simon Mackenzie
St Matthew's Vicarage
313, Beeches Road
Birmingham B42 2QR
Tel: (0121) 360 2100
- Regular Services
Sunday
Morning Prayer: Hymn, Psalms, Scripture Lesson, Canticle, Prayers. Church open for private prayer.
Every Day every Sunday at 9:15 AM for 25 minutes
Welcoming sung service with choir; children welcomed to Godly Play (story-telling, with time for creative work) and Feast; Time for Prayer, reflection, celebration, growth in spiritual life.
Every Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Monday
Morning Prayer: Hymn, Psalms, Scripture Lesson, Canticle, Prayers. Church open for private prayer.
Every Day every Monday at 9:15 AM for 25 minutes
Tuesday
Morning Prayer: Hymn, Psalms, Scripture Lesson, Canticle, Prayers. Church open for private prayer.
Every Day every Tuesday at 9:15 AM for 25 minutes
Quiet celebration of the Holy Eucharist
Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM for ½ hour
A quiet service for all. People may bring their worries, illnesses, and needs before the Lord. The service respects everyone's privacy, focussing on the gentle and unseen presence of the Holy Spirit.
Every first Tuesday at 7:30 PM for ½ hour
Wednesday
Morning Prayer: Hymn, Psalms, Scripture Lesson, Canticle, Prayers. Church open for private prayer.
Every Day every Wednesday at 9:15 AM for 25 minutes
Quiet celebration of the Holy Eucharist
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for ½ hour
Thursday
Morning Prayer: Hymn, Psalms, Scripture Lesson, Canticle, Prayers. Church open for private prayer.
Every Day every Thursday at 9:15 AM for 25 minutes
Quiet celebration of the Holy Eucharist, followed by coffee and often Bible Study, especially during term-time
Every Thursday at 10:00 AM for ½ hour
Friday
Morning Prayer: Hymn, Psalms, Scripture Lesson, Canticle, Prayers. Church open for private prayer.
Every Day every Friday at 9:15 AM for 25 minutes
Quiet celebration of the Holy Eucharist with Evening Prayer
Every Friday at 7:00 PM
Saturday
Morning Prayer: Hymn, Psalms, Scripture Lesson, Canticle, Prayers. Church open for private prayer.
Every Day every Saturday at 9:15 AM for 25 minutes
Celebrated together with Morning Prayer on Saturday mornings
Every Saturday at 9:15 AM for ½ hour
Private confession is available regularly on Saturday mornings at 9.45 am (after the service) for all who wish to seek the healing power of Christ in their lives. Or by private appoinment with Fr Simon or Fr Michael (contact in church or on 360 2100)
Every Saturday at 9:45 AM for 20 minutes
