SMAM

A VERY WARM WELCOME to the Parish Churches of St. Mary the Virgin Stanwell and St. Matthew Ashford, whether you come as a visitor to look at our lovely Churches, to pray where generations of people have prayed before you, or if you come as one looking for a church to make your spiritual home.

Our parishioners represent a wide variety of age groups, backgrounds, experiences and occupations. Given all our parish has to offer, we realise that a newcomer can still feel isolated amid new, unknown faces, ministries and opportunities. We hope to minimize such isolation and invite you to learn more about our parishes so that you and your family may experience our rich opportunities for worship, community and ministry.

St Mary’s and St Matthew’s are truly places where all are counted as part of our faith family. We seek to be an inclusive and welcoming Christian community, imposing no conditions on those who come through our doors other than a willingness to be open to the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ. Again, welcome; I look forward to meeting you.

Yours in Christ,

Fr Stuart King SSC

Parish Priest

For safeguarding information please see: https://smam.org.uk/safeguarding

Get in touch

Phone us: 01784259093

Email us

Visit our website

Follow us on facebook

Follow us on instagram

What's on

Morning Prayer - Online

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at for 15 mins
Online

Morning Prayer Online

Each morning we come together online to begin the day in prayer, listening to God’s Word and offering our praise and intercession as one parish family.

Morning Prayer follows the Church’s ancient rhythm of daily worship, combining psalms, Scripture readings, and prayers that sanctify the beginning of the day. In this quiet and prayerful time, we give thanks for the gift of life, seek God’s guidance for the hours ahead, and hold before him the needs of the world.

Gathering online allows us to remain united in prayer, wherever we may be. It is a moment of calm before the busyness of the day — a gentle reminder that all we do and all we are begins and ends in God.

Join online

Friday Votive Masses

Every Friday at for 45 mins
St Mary the Virgin Stanwell
High Street Church Approach Stanwell, TW19 7JS, United Kingdom

Friday Votive Masses

Each Friday evening we gather to celebrate a Votive Mass — a special Eucharist offered for a particular intention or devotion. These Masses invite us to focus on key aspects of our faith, deepening our prayer and strengthening our life in Christ.

First Friday – The Sacred Heart of Jesus:
We honour the boundless love and mercy of Christ, praying that our hearts may be conformed to his.

Second Friday – Mass for Healing:
A gentle and prayerful liturgy including the laying on of hands and anointing for healing in body, mind, and spirit.

Third Friday – Our Lady of Walsingham:
We unite our prayers with those of Our Lady, offering this Mass for the mission and witness of her holy Shrine at Walsingham.

Fourth Friday – Requiem Mass:
We remember before God those who have died recently, and all whose anniversaries of death fall this month.

Fifth Friday – Vocations:
We pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and for all discerning God’s call.

Each Votive Mass offers a moment of quiet reflection at the week’s end — an opportunity to draw closer to the Lord in prayer, thanksgiving, and hope.

Choir Practice

Every Friday at for 1 hour
St Matthew's Ashford
Church Road Ashford London, TW15 5NY, United Kingdom

Our Choir Practice is a time of music, fellowship, and prayerful preparation for the worship we offer each week. The choir plays a vital role in leading the congregation’s song, helping the whole church to lift its voice in praise of God.

During practice, we rehearse hymns, psalms, and settings for the Mass and other services, deepening both our musical skills and our shared devotion. It is a joyful and supportive space where voices blend, friendships grow, and faith finds expression through music.

You don’t need to be a professional singer — only a willing heart and a love of worship. New members are always welcome to come along, listen in, and discover the beauty of serving God through song.

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our parish of St Mary the Virgin, Stanwell & St Matthew, Ashford is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of London’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO [add their details here or use the button to link to a page that shows the info] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [add their details here or use the button below to link to your own page that shows the info or the diocesan safeguarding page]. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Read more