Stratfield Mortimer, Stratfield Mortimer: St Mary the Virgin - Berkshire

The United Benefice of Stratfield Mortimer, Mortimer West End and Padworth is situated about ten miles south of Reading. Its aim is to further the mission of the Church in this area to the glory of God. There are four churches in the Benefice and two Church schools, St. Mary’s (VA) Juniors and St. John’s (Controlled) both in Mortimer. A daily Eucharist is offered at varying times and places and the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in all our churches (except St. Mary’s).

Vicar: Fr. Paul Chaplin.
Associate Priests: Mthr. Juliet Straw, Fr. Gerald Shaw.

St. Mary's is much-loved by the village. Its spire is an imposing landmark and many people enjoy the peace and tranquility of its churchyard. As well as regular services for St. Mary's School, including the termly School Eucharist, there are weddings, funerals, and baptisms. The Benefice Advent Procession and Carol Service are held at St. Mary's.
In May, the traditional month of Mary, there is the annual St. Mary's Festival, when the Church really comes alive.

2008 marked the tenth St. Mary's Festival.

The Benefice Office is open from 9 am-12 noon Monday to Friday.

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Fr. Paul Chaplin
The Benefice Office,
Victoria Road,
Mortimer,
Reading,
Berkshire RG7
Tel: 0118 9333704

Regular Services and Events

Monday

Daily Evening Prayer
During the Summer months (mid-May - September) the Benefice Daily Evening Prayer will be held at St. Mary's, not at St. John's, except for Tuesday-Saturday June 17th-21st, when it will be held at St. John the Baptist, Padworth.
Every Monday at 5:30 PM

Said Eucharist
During the Summer months (mid-May - September), the 6 pm Eucharist on Mondays will be held at St. Mary's, Stratfield Mortimer.
Every Monday at 6:00 PM

Tuesday

Daily Evening Prayer
During the Summer months (mid-May - September) the Benefice Daily Evening Prayer will be held at St. Mary's, not at St. John's, except for Tuesday-Saturday June 17th-21st, when it will be held at St. John the Baptist, Padworth.
Every Tuesday at 5:30 PM

Wednesday

Daily Evening Prayer
During the Summer months (mid-May - September) the Benefice Daily Evening Prayer will be held at St. Mary's, not at St. John's, except for Tuesday-Saturday June 17th-21st, when it will be held at St. John the Baptist, Padworth.
Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM

Thursday

Daily Evening Prayer
During the Summer months (mid-May - September) the Benefice Daily Evening Prayer will be held at St. Mary's, not at St. John's, except for Tuesday-Saturday June 17th-21st, when it will be held at St. John the Baptist, Padworth.
Every Thursday at 5:30 PM

Friday

Daily Evening Prayer
During the Summer months (mid-May - September) the Benefice Daily Evening Prayer will be held at St. Mary's, not at St. John's, except for Tuesday-Saturday June 17th-21st, when it will be held at St. John the Baptist, Padworth.
Every Friday at 5:30 PM

Saturday

Daily Evening Prayer
During the Summer months (mid-May - September) the Benefice Daily Evening Prayer will be held at St. Mary's, not at St. John's, except for Tuesday-Saturday June 17th-21st, when it will be held at St. John the Baptist, Padworth.
Every Saturday at 5:30 PM