Candlemass (Feast of Presentation)

for 1 hour
St Mary de Haura
Church Street Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5DQ, United Kingdom

The season of joyful celebration that began at Christmas, continued through the Sunday of Epiphany, leading to the Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas). The child who has been manifested to the magi at his birth is now recognized by Simeon and Anna, when he comes to be presented in the Temple according to the Law of Israel.
He is both ‘a light to lighten the Gentiles’ and ‘the glory of God’s people Israel’. But the redemption he will bring must be won through suffering; the Incarnation is directed to the Passion; and Simeon’s final words move our attention away from the celebration of Christmas and towards the mysteries of Easter.

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St Mary de Haura

Welcome to St Mary de Haura, New Shoreham.

With a heritage dating back over 900 years, St Mary de Haura stands at the heart of Shoreham-by-Sea, both spiritually and physically. We are open all day, 7 days a week, for visitors to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the church building. 

We are also a thriving, diverse congregation who offer a warm and inclusive welcome. Follow to St Mary's website, or view our current weekly newsletter.


Our childrens' group, SHINE, is open to all children, from 0-11 years old.  This is on 2nd & 4th Sundays in St Mary's Hall, during the 10am Sunday service.  

Check out St Mary's Children & Young People on our website or follow on Facebook 

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Revd Andrew Bennison

The Vicarage
33 Church Street
SHOREHAM BY SEA
West Sussex

BN43 5DQ
Parish Centre
01273 440202
Revd Andrew Bennison
01273 454914

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Candlemass (Feast of Presentation)

for 1 hour
St Mary de Haura
Church Street Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5DQ, United Kingdom

The season of joyful celebration that began at Christmas, continued through the Sunday of Epiphany, leading to the Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas). The child who has been manifested to the magi at his birth is now recognized by Simeon and Anna, when he comes to be presented in the Temple according to the Law of Israel.
He is both ‘a light to lighten the Gentiles’ and ‘the glory of God’s people Israel’. But the redemption he will bring must be won through suffering; the Incarnation is directed to the Passion; and Simeon’s final words move our attention away from the celebration of Christmas and towards the mysteries of Easter.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of New Shoreham: St Mary de Haura 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). The Diocese of Chichester’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 Parish Safeguarding Officer ([email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor using the link below. 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.

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