St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Church

Some more information about our parish, schools and some of the activities

Priests. All our priests are Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. Fr Alan Neville MSC is recently (2009) ordained. Fr Tom Hewitt MSC joined our parish from Tamworth in 2006. Fr Jerry Daly MSC is here for the second time (originally 1971 - 1978) - he returned here in 1997. Fr Charles Sweeney MSC, our Parish Priest joined us in 2006, moving from Ireland. Fr Sandy Murray MSC is also resident here. More >>>>

Mass Times During the week, Mass is celebrated daily in the Church and also at Maryland Convent. On Fridays, there is also a Mass celebrated at St Albans Abbey. On Saturday evenings, there is a vigil Mass at Maryland convent and also at the Church. On Sundays, Mass is celebrated in the Church, and at the Marshalswick Mass Centre (at St John Fisher School). Once a month, Mass is also celebrated in the Church in Polish and in Italian More >>>>

Schools There are four schools locally for the under 11s. Ss Alban & Stephen Infants, Ss Alban & Stephen Juniors, and for those living in Marshalswick, St John Fisher (JMI) School. St Adrian's JMI (in St Bart's parish) is on the south of St Albans. There are two Catholic secondary schools - Loreto College (girls) and Nicholas Breakspear (mixed). Additionally, St Columba's College & Prep School are also in the parish More >>>>

Small Groups There are over 30 Small Groups in the parish, which generally meet regularly from once a week to once a month, for an hour or two in members’ houses. Group size varies between about 6 and 12 members. There is no fixed format for meetings, but most will include a combination of prayer, listening to the Word of God, sharing our beliefs, reflecting on how we can respond, and socialising. The groups are supported by the Small Christian Core Community. More >>>>

Parish Assembly The Assembly (currently) comprises six groups, each addressing an area identified as a possible priority:

- Worship
- Hospitality
- Adult Formation
- Care for the Vulnerable
- Supporting our Young people
- Outreach

Each group within the Parish Assembly will meet during the year to draw up and implement plans to improve the pastoral life of the parish in its own area. More >>>>

For more details on these or any aspect of parish life, please contact the Parish Office on 01727 853585

The Parish Team

Our Parish Priest, Fr Charles Sweeney MSC, (top left) is joined by Fr Tom Hewitt MSC (to his right), Fr Jerry Daly (below Fr Charles), Fr Alan Neville (to the right of Fr Jerry), our deacon Steve Pickard, and our Parish Secretary, Gina Procaccini. Click here for more information on the team. All the priests in our parish are MSC (Missionary of the Sacred Heart) priests.

Also in our parish are Fr Sandy Murray (no longer actively ministering) and Michael O'Rourke, who's studying for the priesthood.

How to find us The Church is less than 10 minutes' walk from the centre of St Albans. It's easy too by car, train or bus, and parking is good.

For directions to the Church, the Mass Centres, St Albans Abbey and our closest neighbouring Catholic Church (St Barts), click here

Young People...

Our parish is ALIVE with activities for youngsters of all ages... PLEASE visit our sister website SASYOUTH to find out more....

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