Little St Mary's Church in the historical heart of Cambridge, continues to hire its spaces for concerts, recitals, choirs, rehearsals, business meetings, Cambridge University Societies, as well as parties and social groups. We are one of the most reasonable priced venues in central Cambridge, which provides easy access, toilets, fully furnished kitchen, large TV monitor, projector, and sound system; and the church also offers live-streaming.

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Join us for this celebration in Christ

Later today
8am Low Mass of Christmas Dawn
10.30am High Mass of Christmas Day
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction

Christmas Octave (26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th December)
Daily said Mass at 10am

Little St Mary's holds mass every day of the week, but on Wednesdays we come together after 10am mass to have coffee, chat, smile and be together as one. So start your Wednesdays with us in church followed by refreshments in the parish centre.

Come celebrate Christmas Morning with us

Later today
8am Low Mass of Christmas Dawn
10.30am High Mass of Christmas Day
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction

Christmas Octave (26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th December)
Daily said Mass at 10am

The circumcision of Jesus is an event from the life of Jesus, according to the Gospel of Luke chapter 2, which states:

And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the child, his name was called Jesus, the name called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

The eight days after his birth is traditionally observed 1 January. This is in keeping with the Jewish law which holds that males should be circumcised eight days after birth during a Brit milah ceremony, at which they are also given their name.

The word Epiphany is from Koine Greek ἐπιφάνεια, epipháneia, meaning manifestation or appearance. Epiphany (/əˈpɪfəni/ ə-PIF-ə-nee), is a Christian feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus, and the wedding at Cana.

In Western Christianity, the feast commemorates principally (but not solely) the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child, and thus Jesus Christ's physical manifestation to the Gentiles. It is sometimes called Three Kings' Day, and in some traditions celebrated as Little Christmas. Moreover, the feast of the Epiphany, in some denominations, also initiates the liturgical season of Epiphanytide.

Eternal Father,
who at the baptism of Jesus
didst reveal him to be thy Son,
anointing him with the Holy Spirit:
grant that we, being born again by water and the Spirit,
may be faithful to our calling as thine adopted children;
through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord,
who liveth and reigneth with thee,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

The conversion of Paul the Apostle (also the "road to Damascus" event) was, according to the New Testament, an event in the life of Saul/Paul the Apostle that led him to cease persecuting early Christians and to become a follower of Jesus.

Concordia - meets on Tuesday from 10-12pm in the Parish Room for poetry and craft on the theme of the Trinity. Coffee and cake provided. All welcome! Please contact the Office ([email protected]) with any queries.

Sexagesima /sɛksəˈdʒɛsɪmə/, or, in full, Sexagesima Sunday, is the name for the second Sunday before Ash Wednesday in the pre-1970 Roman Rite liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church, and also in that of some Protestant denominations, particularly those with Lutheran and Anglican origins. Sexagesima falls within the liturgical period of Shrovetide.

Quinquagesima (/ˌkwɪŋkwəˈdʒɛsɪmə/), in the Western Christian Churches, is the last Sunday of Shrovetide, being the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. It is also called Quinquagesima Sunday, Quinquagesimae, Estomihi, Shrove Sunday, or the Sunday next before Lent

Join us for the imposition of ashes at all services today

Quadragesima Sunday (also known as the First Sunday of/in Lent) is the first Sunday of Lent, occurring after Ash Wednesday.

The term Quadragesima is derived from the Latin word for "fortieth", as there are exactly forty days from Quadragesima Sunday until Good Friday.

Join us to celebrate St Joseph, husband to the BVM, with Sung Mass at 7pm followed by refreshments.

Mothering Sunday, also known as Refreshment Sunday, due to the fasting rules for Lent being relaxed.

Originally, both Old and New Testament lessons on mid-lent Sunday made a point of food.

We celebrate our 671st anniversary (2023) of dedication as a church on the 5th November at morning Mass and evensong and benediction

The Presentation of Jesus is an early episode in the life of Jesus Christ, describing his presentation at the Temple in Jerusalem. It is celebrated by many churches 40 days after Christmas on Candlemas, or the "Feast of the Presentation of Jesus". The episode is described in chapter 2 of the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament.[1] Within the account, "Luke's narration of the Presentation in the Temple combines the purification rite with the Jewish ceremony of the redemption of the firstborn (Luke 2:23–24)."[2]

Nine Lessons and Carols, also known as the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, is a service of Christian worship traditionally celebrated on or near Christmas Eve. The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings or lessons from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir anthems. At Little St Mary's our 9 lessons & Carols is held on Sunday at 6pm the Sunday before Christmas Eve. Refreshments will follow the Service.

Come join us for this special High Mass in our historic Church.

On July 22, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Mary Magdelene, one of the most prominent women mentioned in the New Testament.
Her name comes from the town of Magdala in Galilee, where she was born. Scripture introduces her as a woman “who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out” (Lk. 8:2).

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, commonly referred to as the Feast of Christ the King, Christ the King Sunday or Reign of Christ Sunday, is a feast in the liturgical year which emphasises the true kingship of Christ.

On October 18, Catholics and other Christians around the world will celebrate the feast of St. Luke, the physician and companion of St. Paul whose gospel preserved the most extensive biography of Jesus Christ.

St. Luke wrote a greater volume of the New Testament than any other single author, including the earliest history of the Church. Ancient traditions also acknowledge Luke as the founder of Christian iconography, making him a patron of artists as well as doctors and other medical caregivers.

Please join us to celebrate Palm Sunday and Procession from Laundress Green @ 10.15am to our church. Refreshments will follow.

All welcome!

Please join us for this special Sung Mass to celebrate St Thomas, Apostle.

Michaelmas, or The Feast of Michael and All Angels, signifies the end of the harvest, the start of autumn and the beginning of the shorter days. An annual feast day, and ‘quarter day’ in the calendar, of the Western Christian Church, Michaelmas is celebrated on September 29th. It takes its name from the Archangel Michael, the leader of heaven’s armies and the angel who defeated Lucifer.

Do Join us in Celebration of St James.

James, the brother of John the Evangelist, was the first Apostle to be martyred. He was beheaded by order of Herod of Agrippa. The Gospels tell us that the two brothers left their father, Zebedee, and followed Jesus as soon as He called out to them.

James was one of the three Apostles who were particularly close to the Lord. He was there with the Lord and his brother, John, and Peter at the Transfiguration and in the Garden of Gethsemane.

He is known as James "the Greater" to distinguish him from the other Apostle by the same name. The title has little to do with his function or the people's regard for him. Rather, it was a term indicating that he was the elder of the two.

Come and join us for Sung Mass in celebration of St Bartholomew.

St. Andrew is a patron of fishermen and fish sellers. He is also the patron of several countries, including both Ukraine and Russia.

On this day we recognize the life and faith of the Apostle St. Andrew. Like his brother Simon, who became St. Peter, he was a fisherman from the town of Bethsaida. In the Gospel according to St. Matthew that we hear today, we are told that “As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, ‘Come after Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed Him” (Matthew 4:18-19).

Join us in celebration of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Join us to celebrate remarkable even. The Visitation is the visit of Mary, who was pregnant with Jesus, to Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist, in the Gospel of Luke, Luke 1:39–56.

Please join us in celebrating the Feast of Saints Simon & Jude.

Almighty God,

who built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets,

with Jesus Christ himself as the chief cornerstone:

so join us together in unity of spirit by their doctrine,

that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you;

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,

who is alive and reigns with you,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was already being celebrated on 15 August in the 5th century. It bore the sense of Our Lady’s “Birth into heaven”, or in the Byzantine tradition, her “Dormition”. The feast began to be celebrated in Rome in the middle of the 7th century. It was not until 1 November 1950, that Pope Pius XII proclaimed the Dogma of Mary’s assumption body and soul into heaven. In the Apostles’ Creed, we profess our faith in the “Resurrection of the body” and in “life everlasting”. This is the ultimate goal and meaning of our life’s journey. This promise of faith is already accomplished in Mary, who is the “sign of sure hope and comfort” (Preface).

Feast Days – the feasts of Saint George, martyr & patron of England, and Saint Mark, evangelist, will be celebrated on 23rd and 24th April respectively. There will be Sung Masses at 7pm followed by refreshments.

Sun
PALM SUNDAY (SIXTH OF LENT)
Morning Prayer
7:30 a.m.
Holy Communion (BCP)
8 a.m.
High Mass
10:30 a.m.
Evensong & Benediction
6 p.m.

Mon
HOLY MONDAY
Morning Prayer
8:20 a.m.
Low Mass
12:30 p.m.
Evening Prayer
6 p.m.
Low Mass
7 p.m.

Tue
HOLY TUESDAY
Low Mass
7:45 a.m.
Morning Prayer
8:20 a.m.
Evening Prayer
6 p.m.
Low Mass
7 p.m.

Wed
SPY WEDNESDAY
Morning Prayer
8:20 a.m.
Low Mass
10 a.m.
Evening Prayer
6 p.m.
Low Mass
7 p.m.

Thu
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Low Mass
7:45 a.m.
Morning Prayer
8:20 a.m.
Evening Prayer
6 p.m.
High Mass of the Lord's Supper, Stripping of the Altar and Vigil of the Passion
7 p.m.

Fri
GOOD FRIDAY
Mattins and Litany
9 a.m.
Preaching of the Passion
noon
Liturgy of the Passion
1:30 p.m.
Children's Way of the Cross
5 p.m.
Tenebrae
9 p.m.

Sat
HOLY SATURDAY
Office of Readings
9 a.m.
Paschal Vigil & First Mass of Easter
9 p.m.

Sun
EASTER DAY
Morning Prayer
7:30 a.m.
Holy Communion (BCP)
8 a.m.
High Mass
10:30 a.m.
Evensong & Benediction
6 p.m.

Please join us for Low Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with Hymns, @ 12.30pm. All welcome

All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, or the Feast of All Saints, the Solemnity of All Saints is a Christian solemnity celebrated in honor of all the saints of the church.

All Souls Day is a holy day set aside for honoring the dead.

Saint Matthew, the first-century tax collector turned apostle who chronicled the life and ministry of Christ in his Gospel, is celebrated by the Church today, September 21. Although relatively little is known about the life of St. Matthew, the account he wrote of Christ's ministry – traditionally considered to be the first of the four Gospels - is of inestimable value to the Church, particularly in its verification of Jesus as the Messiah.

Come and join us for a bit light gardening exercise with coffee, tea, and good company, as well as a bit of fun! No experience necessary. Contact the office for more information on [email protected], or phone 01223 366202. Tools are provided, but do check before hand just in case we run out of secateurs!

According to the Acts of the Apostles, Matthias was chosen by God through the apostles to replace Judas Iscariot following the latter's betrayal of Jesus and his subsequent death. His calling as an apostle is unique, in that his appointment was not made personally by Jesus, who had already ascended into heaven, and it was also made before the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the early Church.

Join us to celebrate S. Matthias with Sung Mass followed by refreshments in the parish centre.

On this day, the Church marks the beheading of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus. After living alone in the wilderness, and being inspired by the Spirit, he set out to preach that the people should repent of their sins and be baptized in order to prepare for the Messiah.

Herod imprisoned John because he had condemned Herod for committing adultery by living with his brother's wife, Herodias.

At the celebration for Herod on his birthday, the daughter of Herodias, Salome, danced for him, and Herod was so impressed that he said he would offer her anything she liked. She consulted with her mother, Herodias, who told her to ask for the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Herod did not want to kill John for fear of what his followers might do, but because of his promise to the girl he could not refuse, and so John was beheaded.

7pm High Mass at St Bene’t’s Church with
Procession to Little St Mary’s Church for Benediction
followed by refreshments
All welcome!

Come an join us and our renowned choir to celebrate St Barnabas, Apostle, here at our historic church. Refreshments will be held in the Parish Centre.

All welcome!

Held at the vicarage if the weather good, otherwise to be held in Church.

Join us to celebrate the birth of John the Baptist with Sung Mass at 7pm at the Vicarage if the weather is good, or in church if the weather wet. Refreshments and nibbles provided!

Join us in celebration of Saints Peter & Paul.

On June 29 the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts. Peter & Paul. As early as the year 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of celebrating the solemnities of both Saint Peter and Saint Paul on the same day. Together, the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom there.

Peter, who was named Simon, was a fisherman of Galilee and was introduced to the Lord Jesus by his brother Andrew, also a fisherman. Jesus gave him the name Cephas (Petrus in Latin), which means ‘Rock,’ because he was to become the rock upon which Christ would build His Church.

He was buried on Vatican hill, and St. Peter's Basilica is built over his tomb.

St. Paul was the Apostle of the Gentiles. His letters are included in the writings of the New Testament, and through them we learn much about his life and the faith of the early Church.

They are both buried at St. Peter's Basilica.

Join us as we celebrate the Church's feast of the Transfiguration on August 6, on its traditional date for both calendars.
The feast commemorates one of the pinnacles of Jesus' earthly life, when he revealed his divinity to three of his closest disciples by means of a miraculous and supernatural light.

Before his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Christ climbed to a high point on Mount Tabor with his disciples Peter, James, and John. While Jesus prayed upon the mountain, his appearance was changed by a brilliant white light which shone from him and from his clothing.

Remembrance Sunday is held in the United Kingdom as a day to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. It is held on the second Sunday in November (the Sunday nearest to 11 November, Armistice Day, the anniversary of the end of hostilities in World War I in 1918). Remembrance Sunday, within the Church of England, falls in the liturgical period of Allsaintstide.

It is marked by ceremonies at local war memorials in most cities, towns and villages, attended by civic dignitaries, ex-servicemen and women (many are members of the Royal British Legion and other veterans' organisations), members of local armed forces regular and reserve units (Royal Navy and Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Marines and Royal Marines Reserve, Army and Territorial Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Auxiliary Air Force), military cadet forces (Sea Cadet Corps, Army Cadet Force and Air Training Corps as well as the Combined Cadet Force) and youth organisations (e.g. Scouts, Boys' Brigade, Girls' Brigade and Guides). Representatives of the Judiciary also lay wreaths at local War Memorials throughout the country. Wreaths of remembrance poppies are laid on the memorials and two minutes' silence is held at 11am.

On September 14th, we celebrate the feast day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. In the Gospel of John, Jesus tells us: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life from one's friends” (John 15:13). That love is never more evident than our Lord's passion and death on the Cross. By that Holy Cross, we have been redeemed. Jesus Christ foretold his Passion to the Apostles, instituted the Eucharist at the Last Supper, and fulfilled God's plan for human salvation at Calvary upon that Holy Cross. This, my friends, is the greatest love ever known to humankind; by the grace of God, we will come to know the fullness of God's love in eternity. The promise of eternal salvation was made possible upon that Cross and we, as Catholics, are called to pick up our cross and follow Christ daily.

F&F (no connection with Tesco!) is our group for people aged 18 to 40. Anyone is welcome to attend, whether they're students, working, or anything else. Join us fortnightly in university term time for food, fellowship, and a talk on the Christian faith.

We meet at 7pm for 7.30 on alternate weeks during the university terms, beginning with drinks and a free supper. After a short talk and Q&A with our speaker, our evening ends at 9pm with Compline in church.

To stay in the loop about Food & Faith join our emailing list from our website at www.lsm.org.uk and click on Groups & Social. Alternatively, you can email the office for more help and forthcoming dates: [email protected]