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St. Mary
Silver End
Essex
CM8 3PJ
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Who we are
St. Mary welcomes Christians and those who seek to connect to Christianity in the Silver End area.
We aim to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-changing Christian journey.
We are a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God.
Our vision is to make an impact for God, here in Silver End, Essex by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds.
Everyone is welcome, no matter your age, beliefs, or background. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
Location of worship / Church Address
Church Pastor
Fr David Prior MA
Parish Priest
The Presbytery
14 Guithavon Street
Witham,
Essex
CM8 1BN
14 Guithavon Street
United Kingdom
Phone: 01376 512219
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Quote of the Day
2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight
For we walk by faith, not by sight
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Roman Catholic
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Fr David Prior MA
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The Presbytery
14 Guithavon Street
Witham
Essex
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14 Guithavon Street
Witham
Essex
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Mrs Kate Prior
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St. Mary Silver End Mass Times
SUNDAY MASS TIMES
Vigil Mass
17.30 Saturday at Witham
Mass
09.00 at St Mary's, Silver End
Mass
11.00 at Witham
Mass Times last updated on the 19th of October, 2019
Vigil Mass
17.30 Saturday at Witham
Mass
09.00 at St Mary's, Silver End
Mass
11.00 at Witham
Mass Times last updated on the 19th of October, 2019
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St. Mary History
In 1929, the centenary of Catholic Emancipation, Cardinal Bourne urged Catholics to build a church in every village in the country. In June that year Fr Richard Gay, Kelvedon's Parish Priest, informed Bishop Doubleday that there were 50 or so Catholics living in Silver End, a Garden City being developed by the Crittal Manufacturing Co. The 8d return bus fare to the churches at Kelvedon or Witham was beyond the means of many and some of the men were war invalids who found travel difficult.
Silver End’s Catholics petitioned the bishop for a church and in January 1930, no action having been taken, said they were prepared to take the matter directly to Rome. Fr Gay started a Mass centre in a hut at Silver End later that year where Mass was celebrated every Saturday, at first without the bishop’s knowledge. In 1934, the cost of building a small church was estimated to be £650. In 1936, Witham took responsibility for Silver End and Mass was celebrated in the village hall. In 1955 Fr Francis Wilson, Witham’s Parish Priest asked Bishop Beck for permission to buy a site at Silver End and a plot was acquired for £150 from Crittalls through the generosity of Mr Clifford Heron. Chelmsford Architects O’Neill & Fordham drew up plans for a brick building to seat 100 but little or no money was available. In 1957, Fr Wilson even proposed erecting an existing timber building from Surrey but the scheme was found to be impractical. In 1963 the existing plot was exchanged for another, close to the junction of Sheepcote Lane and Boars Tye Road, owned by Crittalls. Architect Martin Evans was engaged and building began in August 1965. The Church of St Mary, costing £9,000 and seating 70, was opened by Bishop Wall on 9th November 1966. Of a semi-circular, spiral plan in grey brick – it has been likened to a snail’s shell – it was designed to be easily extendable.
Silver End’s Catholics petitioned the bishop for a church and in January 1930, no action having been taken, said they were prepared to take the matter directly to Rome. Fr Gay started a Mass centre in a hut at Silver End later that year where Mass was celebrated every Saturday, at first without the bishop’s knowledge. In 1934, the cost of building a small church was estimated to be £650. In 1936, Witham took responsibility for Silver End and Mass was celebrated in the village hall. In 1955 Fr Francis Wilson, Witham’s Parish Priest asked Bishop Beck for permission to buy a site at Silver End and a plot was acquired for £150 from Crittalls through the generosity of Mr Clifford Heron. Chelmsford Architects O’Neill & Fordham drew up plans for a brick building to seat 100 but little or no money was available. In 1957, Fr Wilson even proposed erecting an existing timber building from Surrey but the scheme was found to be impractical. In 1963 the existing plot was exchanged for another, close to the junction of Sheepcote Lane and Boars Tye Road, owned by Crittalls. Architect Martin Evans was engaged and building began in August 1965. The Church of St Mary, costing £9,000 and seating 70, was opened by Bishop Wall on 9th November 1966. Of a semi-circular, spiral plan in grey brick – it has been likened to a snail’s shell – it was designed to be easily extendable.