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Rejoicing in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, St Mary’s seeks to honour Jesus in Word and Sacrament, and in the service of the people of this area. Over its 190-year history the church has been at the heart of the community, not least in the early part of the C20th when the St Pancras Housing Association, founded by Fr Basil Jellicoe, transformed the slums of Somers Town. It is a legacy we’re proud of and which inspires our continued witness today.

The highpoint of our week is the Sung Parish Mass at 11am on Sundays. Our diverse congregation comes together to celebrate the Faith handed down to us in reverent yet contemporary worship. We have a thriving Kids’ Club which meets during the Mass, and there is a chance for all to come together over coffee afterwards.

We aim to keep the doors of St Mary’s doors open to all as often as we can during the day. Many find the church’s prayerful atmosphere to be a regular antidote to the pressures of city life. Our said Masses during the week take place in the Holy Family Chapel, to which all are welcome.

Vacancy Notice

St Mary’s has recently entered a period of vacancy as Fr Paschal entered retirement. Thank You to all who helped and contributed to Fr Paschal’s Mass of Thanksgiving and Farewell Party on the 5th July and gave him a moving and heartfelt celebration!

During the Vacancy (when we have no Parish Priest) we hope to have visiting priests to say Mass on Sundays and during the week. As priests are often either busy in their own parishes or retired priests are also very occupied or live outside London, the Churchwardens have decided to reduce the number of weekday masses for the time being.

During this Vacancy, week day Mass times will be ONLY on the following days:
Tuesdays at 11:00am
Fridays at 1:05pm
Also, NO Benediction on Sundays at 5pm and NO Mass and Confession on Saturdays.
For more information on scheduling a confession, please reach out to a churchwarden.

Who to Contact

For any general inquiries, building works updates or questions on upcoming events and community opportunities, please reach out to Tyler Inberg by:

Email: inbergt@parishofsomerstown.org.uk                                Phone: 07340 378831

For any Pastoral concerns or other questions about the Vacancy, please reach out to the Churchwardens, Cynthia and Carol, who have the heavy responsibility of ‘keeping the show on the road”! You can reach them by:

Email: churchwardens@parishofsomerstown.org.uk                 Phone: 020 7387 7301

For anything you feel needs to go directly to the PCC or for Safeguarding concerns, you can reach out to the PCC Secretary and Safeguarding Officer, Pauline, by:

Email: PCC@parishofsomerstown.org.uk

Service Times

SUNDAY: Parish Mass 11:00 AM followed by refreshments (Kids’ Club when available)
NO Exposition and Benediction during the Vacancy

TUESDAY: Said Mass 11:00 AM followed by refreshments

THURSDAY: NO Thursday Mass during the Vacancy

FRIDAY: Said Mass 1:05 PM

SATURDAY: NO Saturday Mass or Confessions during the Vacancy
For more information on scheduling a confession, please reach out to the Churchwardens at churchwardens@parishofsomerstown.org.uk

Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals

For general enquiries, please contact Fr Paschal Worton SSC.

For Banns Of Marriage enquiries, please contact the Parish Manager.

For more information on Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals at our Parish, please click here.

Facilites Hire

The Magdalen Centre is a hall facility here at St Mary’s Church which is available to hire for meetings and social events for £30 per hour (£35 in winter). Facilities include lavatories, a small kitchen, tables and seating.  The Magdalen Centre is fully heated and there is provision for tea and coffee making. There is also the oppertunity to hire St Mary’s Church for certain events. For further information or to make a booking please contact our facilities manager:

Jade Best: Email: jade.best@posp.co.uk  Call: 07497 103530  

Safeguarding Policy

Click here to view the Parish Safeguarding Policy.

Regular Events

SUNDAYS
Exposition and Benediction
At 5pm on Sundays, we spend a gentle half-hour with Jesus, as he comes to us in love in the Blessed Sacrament. In prayer, hymns, contemplation and silence, we honour our Saviour, whose loving Presence blesses our lives and gives us the strength to recognise him in the lives of those around us.

Winter Night Shelter
In the winter months, St Mary’s joins with other churches in the area to host C4WS, a local charity providing shelter for the homeless, as well as assistance in finding work and permanent housing. A dedicated team of volunteers from across the four churches in our parish assist C4WS providing company and good food to those in need. It is a great joy to support guests from across Britain, Europe and the world.

The Magdalen Club (this is not happening at present, but we hope to restart it at some future stage when new funding becomes available) 
Named after the Magdalen College Mission, which came to St Mary’s in 1908, the Magdalen Centre recalls the parish’s longstanding commitment to the local community and provides a space for our ongoing ministry. On Tuesdays mornings, Mass is followed by coffee and conversation. We then host Somers Town’s over-50s for an afternoon of bingo, raffles, tea and fellowship. The hall is regularly used by local people, and community-oriented groups such as London Citizens.

Mums, Dads and Tots (due to lack of funds we are currently unable to host this ministry. We are engaged in seeking charitable funds to enable this important service to the community to carry on)
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 1 and 3pm the Magdalen Centre hosts a drop-in for young families from the local area. This involves a great variety of supervised play and craft activities for toddlers in a friendly atmosphere in which where and carers can relax and meet new friends.

Where We Are

Eversholt Street
London, NW1 1BN

Nearest tube: Euston
Buses: 1, 253, 168

Contact Details

Fr Paschal Worton SSC
Team Vicar
(020) 7424 0724
fr.paschal@posp.co.uk

Accessibility

  • Toilets
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Ramped Entrance
  • Hearing (Induction) Loop

St Mary’s News

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