St. Mary The Virgin
The Parish Church Of
High Street, Boston Spa
Wetherby, West Yorkshire
An Anglican Church in the Diocese of York
St. Mary’s Church, Boston Spa
The Parish Church of St. Mary The Virgin, Boston Spa Mary’s home page
Vicar of St. Mary’s Church.
2012 is an exciting year! The world is celebrating the Olympics, the Queen is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee and St Mary’s Church is celebrating its Bicentenary. All these celebrations come together at Boston Spa because on the 3rd June our two deacons, Andy Grant and Trish Anslow, will be celebrating their priestly ordination at York Minster as the nation celebrates the Queen’s Jubilee. Then on the 19th June the Olympic torch is to pass through the village.
In 2011 St Mary’s joined with two other parishes, All Saint’s Bramham (from which it was originally founded) and St Peters Walton to form a new single parish and together they are the Parish of Lower Wharfe.
St Mary’s is the largest of the five local Anglican churches which work together and is particularly known for the warmth of its welcome. Through its worship and large range of ministries it links with several schools and other institutions. It seeks to be a place where Jesus’ love is shared and His gospel is proclaimed.
Boston Spa is a large Georgian village on the River Wharfe close to the A1(M) immediately south of Wetherby. The weekly newsletter and the monthly magazine are also available on this website.
How to find us
St. Mary’s Church is situated on Boston Spa High Street (A659) at the western end of the shopping centre, and one mile east of Jct 45 of the A1(M).
Contact us
Administration Office
St. Mary’s Church
High Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby
West Yorkshire LS23 6DR
Office hours: Monday-
Telephone: 01937 844402
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Vicar: The Revd. Peter E Bristow
Telephone: 01937 842454
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Updates and Additions
* Group News & Events updated 23/01/12
* “Week at St. Mary’s” updated 23/01/12
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* Worship and Ministry revised 20/01/12
* Clergy Letters updated 06/12/11
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* “Meet our People” updated 02/11/11
* “Children & Youth” updated 02/11/11
And Events in Brief
LENT LECTURES:
REACH OUT FOR ME -
Churches Together are delighted to welcome Revd. Stephen Brown to lead the 2012 series of Lectures to be held in St Mary’s Room, St Mary’s Church, Boston Spa at 7.30pm on Tuesdays 28th February, 6th, 13th & 20th March. Everyone is welcome.
The Parish of Lower Wharfe Constitutions:
Fr Peter has written to the three Village Church Councils (VCC’s) of the new Parish of Lower Wharfe concerning their reconstitution and the establishment of the new PCC. On Monday 30th January 2012 at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Room, there will be a Special Parish Meeting about these matters to which everyone will be welcome, see Notices and News.
Love
In his letter this month Fr. Andy reflects on St. Valentine and the true meaning of Love More..
“Reflections”
To hear Glenda Webb’s latest personal reflection on local radio station Tempo FM (107.4). Click here..
Sunday 22nd January: [3rd of Epiphany]
8.00am Group Holy Communion at All Saints’ Bramham.
9.30am Holy Communion.
4.00pm Churches Together Service.
Monday 23rd:
9.15am Morning Prayer.
3.45pm Christian Meditation Group.
Tuesday 24th: [Francis de Sales]
Parish Office closed
9.15am Morning Prayer.
7.30pm All Age Worship and Sunday School Meeting in St Mary’s Room.
Wednesday 25th: [Conversion of Paul]
9.15am Morning Prayer.
10.00am Group Holy Communion at St Luke’s.
10.30am Church Coffee Morning at St Mary’s.
Thursday 26th: [Timothy and Titus]
9.15am Morning Prayer.
6.45pm Choir Practice.
Friday 27th:
9.00am Celtic Morning Prayer, St Mary’s Sch
9.15am Morning Prayer.
9.30am Rascals in St Mary’s Room.
10.00am Group Holy Communion at All Saints’. Bramham.
7.00pm Churches Together Candlelight Act of Silent Witness for Holocaust Memorial Day outside St. Mary’s.
Saturday 28th:
10.00am Group Holy Communion at St Mary’s.
10.30am Church Coffee Morning.
10.45am Open Hour at St. Mary’s.
Sunday 29th January: [4th of Epiphany]
8.00am Group Holy Communion at St. Mary’s
9.30am Holy Communion.
6.00pm Night Prayer.
