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SAINT ANSELM'S PARISH CHURCH, HAYES, MIDDLESEX.

SAINT ANSELM'S PARISH CHURCH, HAYES, MIDDLESEX.

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A WARM WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE.
SAINT ANSELM'S PARISH CHURCH is situated at the heart of the community in HAYES TOWN. It belongs to the Anglo-Catholic traditions of the Church and offers Pastoral Care to its parishioners.
HAYES FM (91.8 fm) the local radio station, broadcasts 24 hours a day from the former Walsingham Chapel which is situated inside St. Anselm's Church. Services and broadcasts blend well together, but we're both here reaching out to OUR community in Hayes.
At the West and East ends of the church there are two large stained glass windows which adds a spiritual dimension to the interior.
The resonant pipe organ was installed here in 1932 and built by W. Haywood from North London. With 2 manuals, 19 stops and 850 pipes its life started in Tunbridge Wells, being tuned twice a year it is still regularly played for our worship.
The ceiling displays signs of the zodiac, a Greek word meaning circle of animals. Usually associated with stars and divided into twelve, it appropriately adorns the church from above, with the forthcoming lighting improvements this will be highlighted and look quite magnificent.
You will be made welcome at any of our services. The church building is a place for prayer, praise and meditation.
If you just want to pray or light a candle, do feel free to come into the church.
If you can't get to the church arrangements can be made to bring the SACRAMENTS to you.
We welcome enquiries for CONFESSION, BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION, BANNS OF MARRIAGE and WEDDINGS, which can be made to Fr.Danny at the address or telephone number on our "contact us" page.
Occasionally we hold a bric-a-brac sale in front of the church on SATURDAY after MORNING PRAYER. This is run by a group of volunteers who give their time to raise funds for St. Anselm's Church. Why not come along and support this worthy cause, either by making some purchases or by giving a helping hand.
The cost of maintaining YOUR church here in Hayes Town is quite significant and we're constantly looking at ideas for raising much needed funds, especially for the church lighting which is in urgent need of replacement. Ideas for fundraising or donations will be gratefully received, a box for this is in the wall on the right side as you enter the church. Alternatively speak to Fr. Danny or a Churchwarden.
THANK YOU FOR READING OUR WEBSITE WHICH IS REGULARLY UPDATED, BUT MUCH BETTER STILL, PAY US A PERSONAL VISIT. PLEASE ENTER THE CHURCH BY THE RIGHT HAND DOOR AT THE FRONT.
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Fr. DANNY ELIZABETH.
THE VICARAGE,
101, NIELD ROAD,
HAYES,
MIDDLESEX, UB3 1SQ
Tel: 020 8573 0958
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THURSDAY LOW MASS DURING LENT.
THE THURSDAY PARISH LOW MASSES DURING LENT WILL ALSO INCLUDE THREE OF THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS. EVERYBODY IS WELCOME TO JOIN US ON THESE THURSDAY MORNINGS.
THURSDAY MARCH 25th IS ALSO THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD. THIS WILL ALSO BE CELEBRATED ON THIS DAY IN THE MASS. Thursday at 10:00 AM from Thursday 18th February 2010 until Thursday 25th March 2010 for 1 hour
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CHURCH FLOWERS DURING LENT.
WE ALWAYS WELCOME AND GREATLY APPRECIATE DONATIONS TOWARDS CHURCH FLOWERS, WHICH CONSTANTLY ADORN AND GIVES ENORMOUS PLEASURE TO CONGREGATION AND VISITORS. IT IS CUSTOMARY HOWEVER, FOR THE CHURCH TO BE VOID OF FLOWERS DURING THE DAYS OF LENT. SOMETIMES CHURCH FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN LOVING MEMORY OF A PERSON, WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OR A BIRTHDAY, AND WE ARE CONSCIOUS THIS CAN OCCUR AT THIS TIME OF YEAR. DONATIONS FOR CHURCH FLOWERS CAN STILL BE MADE AND THE FLOWERS PUT IN ABEYANCE UNTIL AFTER LENT, OR ALTERNATIVELY USED AS A CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS PALMS OR THE EASTER ALTAR FLOWERS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WITH NAMES IF DESIRED, CAN STILL BE PUBLISHED ON OUR WEEKLY CHURCH BULLETIN. (SEE OUR PICTURE GALLERY TO VIEW SELECTED ISSUES) FOR DONATIONS AND DETAILS, PLEASE SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR FLOWER ARRANGERS. THANK YOU.
at 12:00 AM from Tuesday 16th February 2010 until Saturday 3rd April 2010
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SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER DURING LENT.
SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER DURING LENT WILL INCLUDE HOLY COMMUNION. THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY THREE OF THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS. EVERYBODY IS INVITED TO JOIN US ON THESE LENT SATURDAY MORNINGS, IN OUR SPECIALLY DESIGNED LENT SANCTUARY.
THIS IS A SPECIALLY RUN EVENT FOR EVERYBODY DURING THE SATURDAYS IN LENT, INCLUDING EASTER EVE. Saturday at 10:00 AM from Saturday 20th February 2010 until Saturday 3rd April 2010 for 1 hour
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HOLY WEEK - CHURCH OPENING EXTRA.
THE CHURCH WILL BE OPEN EACH DAY BETWEEN 11:30am -1:30pm DURING HOLY WEEK IN ADDITION TO OUR LENT AND REGULAR SERVICES. MONDAY MARCH 29th - SATURDAY APRIL 3rd INCLUSIVE. THIS WILL GIVE THE ENTIRE PARISH, AND BEYOND AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER THE CHURCH DURING HOLY WEEK FOR PERSONAL AND PRIVATE PRAYER, AND TO LIGHT A VOTIVE CANDLE IN OUR SPECIALLY DESIGNED LENT SANCTUARY. CONFESSIONS CAN BE ARRANGED BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT. A QUIET WAY TO BRING BEFORE GOD, AND KNEEL AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS WITH YOUR OWN PERSONAL PETITIONS DURING HOLY WEEK. THERE IS A SPECIALLY PRINTED PRAYER, "AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS" ON THE KNEELER FOR EVERYBODY TO USE IF IT IS NEEDED. THERE WILL ALSO BE A DAILY SAID MIDDAY PRAYER DURING HOLY WEEK.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday at 11:30 AM from Monday 29th March 2010 until Saturday 3rd April 2010 for 2 hours
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PALM CROSSES.
PLEASE START TO BRING THE PALM CROSSES BACK TO CHURCH IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THESE WILL BE BURNED TO CREATE THE ASH FOR THE IMPOSITION OF ASHING, DURING THE ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES, FEBRUARY 17th. THANK YOU.
Sunday 14th February 2010 at 11:30 AM
ASH WEDNESDAY EVENING MASS.
ASH WEDNESDAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF LENT. THIS WILL BE THE MASS OF ASH WEDNESDAY, HELD FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE WHOLE PARISH AT 8:00pm. THE IMPOSITION OF ASHES WILL BE ADMINISTERED, WITH HYMNS AND INCENSE. A TIME WHEN WE MUST ASK OURSELVES HOW MUCH EXTRA CAN I DO AND GIVE OUR LORD OVER THE NEXT FORTY DAYS? PARKING RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED OUTSIDE THE CHURCH AT 6:30pm.
Wednesday 17th February 2010 at 8:00 PM for 1 hour
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MOTHERING SUNDAY / MID-LENT SUNDAY.
OUR MASS ON THIS MID-LENT SUNDAY AND ALSO MOTHERING SUNDAY WILL FOCUS ON PARENTING AND CHILDREN. GIFTS FROM THE CHILDREN TO THEIR MOTHERS WILL FORM PART OF THE MASS. OUR GUEST CELEBRANT AND PREACHER IS Fr. JOHN CHAPMAN. DO JOIN US.
Sunday 14th March 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
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PASSION SUNDAY.
WE MARK THE BEGINNING OF PASSIONTIDE ON THIS DAY. STATUES AND CRUCIFIXES IN CHURCH ARE ALL VEILED IN PURPLE UNTIL HOLY SATURDAY.
Sunday 21st March 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
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THE ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD.
THE ANNUNCIATION ON MARCH 25th. THE REVELATION BY THE ANGEL GABRIEL TO MARY THAT SHE WOULD CONCEIVE A CHILD BORN TO BE THE SON OF GOD. A HIGHLY FAVOURED LADY. THIS WILL BE CELEBRATED IN THE USUAL THURSDAY LENTEN MASS.
Thursday 25th March 2010 at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour
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PALM SUNDAY.
OUR MASS WILL BEGIN OUTSIDE THE CHURCH WITH DISTRBUTION AND BLESSING OF THE PALM CROSSES. WE FOLLOW WITH A PROCESSION TO RE-ENACT OUR LORD'S TRIUMPHAL ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM IN THE DAYS BEFORE HIS PASSION. AS WE MOVE INTO THE CHURCH WE SING THE HYMN ALL GLORY LAUD AND HONOUR.
Sunday 28th March 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
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Sunday

SUNDAY FAMILY PARISH MASS
St. ANSELM'S IS A LIVING CHURCH situated in the heart of Hayes Town, our Sunday Family Parish Mass is held weekly at 10:00am. We sing hymns, listen to an old and new testament reading, a psalm and the Gospel with an address. Incense is burned, raising our prayers to God in the Beauty of Holiness. EVERYONE at the time of Holy Communion is invited to the Altar Throne Of God to receive the Blessed Sacrament, if you are not a communicant please come forward and stand with your head bowed, you will then receive a personal blessing from the Priest. If you would like to receive communion by becoming a full member of the Anglican Church please discuss Baptism and/or Confirmation preparation with Fr. Danny. This does not commit you in any way. After Mass there is tea and coffee served which gives EVERYBODY especially newcomers a unique opportunity to socialise, become known and to discuss any aspect of The Christian Faith with our Priest Fr. Danny. There is an area at the back of the Church which is well used by our young worshippers. This is managed by a group of volunteers who give their time during the Eucharist, we are always looking for more parents to become involved in this task, and to supervise projects given to the children.If you feel you can give about 1 hour (1 x 24th - ONE TWENTY FOURTH ) of your day on Sunday it will be greatly appreciated. We warmly welcome single members and families of all denominations here at St Anselm's Church to join in our worship. So shake off dull sloth and joyful rise, to pay the morning sacrifice. An entrance ramp at the front of the Church now makes us disabled friendly.
Every Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
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Monday

HOLY WEEK - CHURCH OPENING EXTRA.
THE CHURCH WILL BE OPEN EACH DAY BETWEEN 11:30am -1:30pm DURING HOLY WEEK IN ADDITION TO OUR LENT AND REGULAR SERVICES. MONDAY MARCH 29th - SATURDAY APRIL 3rd INCLUSIVE. THIS WILL GIVE THE ENTIRE PARISH, AND BEYOND AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER THE CHURCH DURING HOLY WEEK FOR PERSONAL AND PRIVATE PRAYER, AND TO LIGHT A VOTIVE CANDLE IN OUR SPECIALLY DESIGNED LENT SANCTUARY. CONFESSIONS CAN BE ARRANGED BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT. A QUIET WAY TO BRING BEFORE GOD, AND KNEEL AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS WITH YOUR OWN PERSONAL PETITIONS DURING HOLY WEEK. THERE IS A SPECIALLY PRINTED PRAYER, "AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS" ON THE KNEELER FOR EVERYBODY TO USE IF IT IS NEEDED. THERE WILL ALSO BE A DAILY SAID MIDDAY PRAYER DURING HOLY WEEK.
Monday at 11:30 AM for 2 hours from Monday 29th March 2010 until Saturday 3rd April 2010
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Tuesday

HOLY WEEK - CHURCH OPENING EXTRA.
THE CHURCH WILL BE OPEN EACH DAY BETWEEN 11:30am -1:30pm DURING HOLY WEEK IN ADDITION TO OUR LENT AND REGULAR SERVICES. MONDAY MARCH 29th - SATURDAY APRIL 3rd INCLUSIVE. THIS WILL GIVE THE ENTIRE PARISH, AND BEYOND AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER THE CHURCH DURING HOLY WEEK FOR PERSONAL AND PRIVATE PRAYER, AND TO LIGHT A VOTIVE CANDLE IN OUR SPECIALLY DESIGNED LENT SANCTUARY. CONFESSIONS CAN BE ARRANGED BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT. A QUIET WAY TO BRING BEFORE GOD, AND KNEEL AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS WITH YOUR OWN PERSONAL PETITIONS DURING HOLY WEEK. THERE IS A SPECIALLY PRINTED PRAYER, "AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS" ON THE KNEELER FOR EVERYBODY TO USE IF IT IS NEEDED. THERE WILL ALSO BE A DAILY SAID MIDDAY PRAYER DURING HOLY WEEK.
Tuesday at 11:30 AM for 2 hours from Monday 29th March 2010 until Saturday 3rd April 2010
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Wednesday

HOLY WEEK - CHURCH OPENING EXTRA.
THE CHURCH WILL BE OPEN EACH DAY BETWEEN 11:30am -1:30pm DURING HOLY WEEK IN ADDITION TO OUR LENT AND REGULAR SERVICES. MONDAY MARCH 29th - SATURDAY APRIL 3rd INCLUSIVE. THIS WILL GIVE THE ENTIRE PARISH, AND BEYOND AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER THE CHURCH DURING HOLY WEEK FOR PERSONAL AND PRIVATE PRAYER, AND TO LIGHT A VOTIVE CANDLE IN OUR SPECIALLY DESIGNED LENT SANCTUARY. CONFESSIONS CAN BE ARRANGED BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT. A QUIET WAY TO BRING BEFORE GOD, AND KNEEL AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS WITH YOUR OWN PERSONAL PETITIONS DURING HOLY WEEK. THERE IS A SPECIALLY PRINTED PRAYER, "AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS" ON THE KNEELER FOR EVERYBODY TO USE IF IT IS NEEDED. THERE WILL ALSO BE A DAILY SAID MIDDAY PRAYER DURING HOLY WEEK.
Wednesday at 11:30 AM for 2 hours from Monday 29th March 2010 until Saturday 3rd April 2010
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Thursday

FAMILY PARISH LOW MASS
A midweek Eucharist at which families and children are welcome, this is also very convenient for members of the community who are shift workers. The Service is held at the front of the church by the altar. If you are a newcomer please come in and go up to where the seating is arranged. We now have an entrance ramp at the front of the Church which makes us disabled friendly.
Every Thursday at 10:00 AM for 40 minutes
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THURSDAY LOW MASS DURING LENT.
THE THURSDAY PARISH LOW MASSES DURING LENT WILL ALSO INCLUDE THREE OF THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS. EVERYBODY IS WELCOME TO JOIN US ON THESE THURSDAY MORNINGS.
THURSDAY MARCH 25th IS ALSO THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD. THIS WILL ALSO BE CELEBRATED ON THIS DAY IN THE MASS. Thursday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour from Thursday 18th February 2010 until Thursday 25th March 2010
Family Friendly
HOLY WEEK - CHURCH OPENING EXTRA.
THE CHURCH WILL BE OPEN EACH DAY BETWEEN 11:30am -1:30pm DURING HOLY WEEK IN ADDITION TO OUR LENT AND REGULAR SERVICES. MONDAY MARCH 29th - SATURDAY APRIL 3rd INCLUSIVE. THIS WILL GIVE THE ENTIRE PARISH, AND BEYOND AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER THE CHURCH DURING HOLY WEEK FOR PERSONAL AND PRIVATE PRAYER, AND TO LIGHT A VOTIVE CANDLE IN OUR SPECIALLY DESIGNED LENT SANCTUARY. CONFESSIONS CAN BE ARRANGED BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT. A QUIET WAY TO BRING BEFORE GOD, AND KNEEL AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS WITH YOUR OWN PERSONAL PETITIONS DURING HOLY WEEK. THERE IS A SPECIALLY PRINTED PRAYER, "AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS" ON THE KNEELER FOR EVERYBODY TO USE IF IT IS NEEDED. THERE WILL ALSO BE A DAILY SAID MIDDAY PRAYER DURING HOLY WEEK.
Thursday at 11:30 AM for 2 hours from Monday 29th March 2010 until Saturday 3rd April 2010
Family Friendly

Friday

HOLY WEEK - CHURCH OPENING EXTRA.
THE CHURCH WILL BE OPEN EACH DAY BETWEEN 11:30am -1:30pm DURING HOLY WEEK IN ADDITION TO OUR LENT AND REGULAR SERVICES. MONDAY MARCH 29th - SATURDAY APRIL 3rd INCLUSIVE. THIS WILL GIVE THE ENTIRE PARISH, AND BEYOND AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER THE CHURCH DURING HOLY WEEK FOR PERSONAL AND PRIVATE PRAYER, AND TO LIGHT A VOTIVE CANDLE IN OUR SPECIALLY DESIGNED LENT SANCTUARY. CONFESSIONS CAN BE ARRANGED BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT. A QUIET WAY TO BRING BEFORE GOD, AND KNEEL AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS WITH YOUR OWN PERSONAL PETITIONS DURING HOLY WEEK. THERE IS A SPECIALLY PRINTED PRAYER, "AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS" ON THE KNEELER FOR EVERYBODY TO USE IF IT IS NEEDED. THERE WILL ALSO BE A DAILY SAID MIDDAY PRAYER DURING HOLY WEEK.
Friday at 11:30 AM for 2 hours from Monday 29th March 2010 until Saturday 3rd April 2010
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Saturday

SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER
We continue the daily cycle of prayer for the Church of England. A quiet and intimate way to pray, this can include personal prayer and at various times preparation for Baptism. This is held in a small sanctuary at the South Aisle of the Church. An ideal way to pause for a while and take away the stresses and strains of the working week. We now have an entrance ramp at the front of the Church making us disabled friendly. The Church seating is flexible which makes it a simple task to accommodate wheelchairs.
Every Saturday at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour
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SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER DURING LENT.
SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER DURING LENT WILL INCLUDE HOLY COMMUNION. THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY THREE OF THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS. EVERYBODY IS INVITED TO JOIN US ON THESE LENT SATURDAY MORNINGS, IN OUR SPECIALLY DESIGNED LENT SANCTUARY.
THIS IS A SPECIALLY RUN EVENT FOR EVERYBODY DURING THE SATURDAYS IN LENT, INCLUDING EASTER EVE. Saturday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour from Saturday 20th February 2010 until Saturday 3rd April 2010
Family Friendly Coffee
HOLY WEEK - CHURCH OPENING EXTRA.
THE CHURCH WILL BE OPEN EACH DAY BETWEEN 11:30am -1:30pm DURING HOLY WEEK IN ADDITION TO OUR LENT AND REGULAR SERVICES. MONDAY MARCH 29th - SATURDAY APRIL 3rd INCLUSIVE. THIS WILL GIVE THE ENTIRE PARISH, AND BEYOND AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER THE CHURCH DURING HOLY WEEK FOR PERSONAL AND PRIVATE PRAYER, AND TO LIGHT A VOTIVE CANDLE IN OUR SPECIALLY DESIGNED LENT SANCTUARY. CONFESSIONS CAN BE ARRANGED BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT. A QUIET WAY TO BRING BEFORE GOD, AND KNEEL AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS WITH YOUR OWN PERSONAL PETITIONS DURING HOLY WEEK. THERE IS A SPECIALLY PRINTED PRAYER, "AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS" ON THE KNEELER FOR EVERYBODY TO USE IF IT IS NEEDED. THERE WILL ALSO BE A DAILY SAID MIDDAY PRAYER DURING HOLY WEEK.
Saturday at 11:30 AM for 2 hours from Monday 29th March 2010 until Saturday 3rd April 2010
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Sunday School Bell Ringing Live Music / Concerts Urban Priority Area Supports Fairtrade goods Tower Floodlighting Stained glass Cafe / restaurant Organ Hall for hire Church Open Wheelchair Access / Ramp Wheelchair accessible toilets Accessible Car parking Assistance Dogs Toilets Baby Changing Facilities Visitor Parking Available
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Although we dont actually have a hall, there is a facility at the back of the church which can be hired. Terms and costs by negotiation.

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SUNDAY 9:30am - 12:30pm THURSDAY 9:30am - 11:00am SATURDAY 9:30am - 11:00am All other times by making an appointment at the contact address.

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A Church Near You ID: 4724
Built: 1929
Architect: H. C. Corlette
Style of worship: Modern Catholic
Our Patron: THE BISHOP OF LONDON
Archdeaconry: NORTHOLT (235)
Deanery: HILLINGDON (23505)
Benefice: Hayes St Anselm (23/182 M)
Parish Legal Name: ST. ANSELM, HAYES (230503)