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

I am delighted to welcome you to the web site of the Church of England parish of St. Mary’s. Boston Spa is a large Georgian village on the river Wharfe, close to the A1 immediately south of Wetherby, and just within the metropolitan area of Leeds. The parish is part of an informal grouping of five parishes in the Diocese of York, known as the Lower Wharfe Group.  St. Mary’s is the largest of the five parishes and is especially known for the warmth of its welcome. Through its varied Sunday and weekday worship and large range of ministries and community activities and links it seeks to provide a firm spiritual foundation in the Christian faith. We have our own church school and a number of organizations for our younger members.  In addition to this site we produce a weekly newsletter and a monthly magazine.

 

 

 

In “Resources” download our Church Magazine and other publications, and find links to the websites of other local churches, schools, the Diocese, and much more.

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-Friday, 11.00am - 1.00pm

 

Telephone:  01937 844402

E-mail: Click for link

 

Vicar: The Revd. Peter E Bristow

Telephone:  01937 842454

E-mail: Click for link

 

Contact the Webmaster  E-mail: Click for link

Contact the Magazine Editor E-mail: Click for link

Updates and Additions

* Church history, various updates 19/07/10

* Organ restoration var Updates   18/07/10

* LW  News and Events update   17/07/10

* “Week at St. Mary’s” updated   17/07/10

* Resources- Aug 2010 Y D N   11/07/10

* C&Y Newsletter June 2010      05/07/10

* Resources-June Parish Mag   25/06/10

* Resources - new links added   14/04/10

BRIEF GUIDE TO ST MARY’S A new up-to-date leaflet entitled “A Brief Guide to our Church” has now been published and copies are available at the rear of Church, or may be download as a .pdf document here. A completely revised booklet on “The Church and its History” has also been produced and is available to buy (£3.00) at the back of church. Both the History and the leaflets are supported by a Grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SINCERE THANKS to everyone who contributed to the success of Christian Aid Week, to those who gave, those who collected door to door, and those who gave so much of their time to organise and run some of the other events that took place that week. The grand total for the village was £4016.95, a magnificent effort!

 

CHURCHYARD NEWSLETTER Terry Gaussen reflects on the year ahead in the Churchyard and hopes that you will join him for a little light weeding! More..

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday 18th July: [7th Sunday afterTrinity]

8.00am     Group Holy Communion at St. Mary’s.

10.30am   Group Open Air Service at Bramham Park followed by Family Fun Day, see Notices and News.

6.00pm     No Night Prayer.

 

Monday 19th: [Gregory, bishop, and his sister Macrina, deaconess, teachers of the faith, c.394 and c.379]

3.45pm     No Christian Meditation Group at 197 High Street, resumes 26th.

 

Tuesday 20th: [Margaret of Antioch, martyr, 4th cent. Bartolomé de las Casas, Apostle to the Indies, 1566]

7.30pm     Standing Committee meet, St Mary’s Rm

 

Wednesday 21st:

9.45am     Mothers’ Union Prayer Group meeting.

10.00am   Group Holy Communion at St. Mary’s.

10.30am   Coffee Morning in St. Mary’s Room.

2.00pm     St. Mary’s School Leavers’ Service.

 

Thursday 22nd: [Mary Magdalene]

6.45pm     Choir Practice, juniors, adults 7.30pm.

 

Friday 23rd: [Bridget, abbess, 1373]

9.00am     Celtic Morning Prayer at St Mary’s School.

9.30am     Rascals meet in St Mary’s Room.

10.00am   Group Holy Communion at All saints’ Bramham.

 

Saturday 24th:

10.00am   Group Holy Communion at St. Mary’s.

10.30am   Coffee Morning at St. Mary’s.

11.30am   Holiday Club preparation commences.

6.30pm     Bring & Share Supper for Holiday Club volunteers at 3 Wighill Lane, Walton.

 

Sunday 25th:

[James the Apostle, 8th Sunday afterTrinity]

8.00am     Group Holy Communion at All Saints’ Bham

10.00am   Holiday Club Family Service.

6.00pm     Taizé Celebration.

More cartoon fun

ORGAN RECITAL & DEDICATION

 

At 7.30pm on Saturday 3rd July. Following dedication of the organ by The Bishop of Selby, the Rt. Revd. Martin Wallace, our guest organist Geoffrey Coffin played a selection of light classical pieces chosen  to display

fully the capabilities of the newly restored organ. This most enjoyable evening concluded with refreshments and a buffet supper.