The Parishioner is a blog collated by St. Mary’s Church, Ash Vale. It is our parish magazine, previously printed and delivered to every residence in our parish. This year we have made the difficult decision to reduce the number of printed issues.
We still intend to print and deliver one or two issues per year for special occasions, but the rest of the time we will publish content on this blog.

- Contemplative PrayerContemplative Prayer – Wednesday evenings: Sarah will be starting a regular Wednesday evening session of contemplative prayer in the Church from 22nd June. This will …
- Summer Fair 23rd July 2022Come and join us at St Mary’s for our Summer fair! Saturday 23rd July, 12-3pm (Save the date in your diary now!) St. Mary’s Church, …
- Forest Kids – a new project in Ash!A new project in Ash – Forest Kids! Come and join in with the fun!
- Letter from The Vicarage – Easter 2022Parishioner letter—Rev neil Easter 2022 The Cover Image this Easter is inspired by a new song “Come to the Table” by Matt Weeks which you …
- What’s on at St Mary’s & The Chapel this Easter 2022You are warmly invited to join in with local Easter events at St Mary’s on Vale Rd, and at The Chapel on Wharf Rd. Easter …
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- Local fundraiser for Cancer ResearchDid you know? Ellen at the local Co-op in Ash Vale is fundraising for Cancer Research. She will be covering 5k this Summer, doing the …