Welcome to the official website of St Mary of the Crays, the Roman Catholic Church serving Crayford and Barnehurst (south of the railway line). It is situated in the South East London area of the Archdiocese of Southwark, within the Bexley Deanery. To navigate this site you can click on the buttons on the right. The content of the Mass Intentions page will usually be updated every weekend. Comments or suggestions are always welcome, just visit Contact Us and e-mail the webmaster.
Latest News
Confirmation 2009
After a delay caused by the snow, and a change in celebrant, Bishop John Hine visited St Mary's on Wednesday 4th March to confer the sacrament of confirmation on 23 of our young people. The bishop is pictured in the hall afterwards, in front of a montage of pictures from the Southwell House retreat which was part of this year's preparation programme.
Posted: 8th March 2009
Stations of the Cross during Lent
Each Wednesday morning during Lent there will be Stations of the Cross after the 9.15am Mass.
Posted: 20th February 2009
Children's Liturgy Group Nativity Scene
The Children's Liturgy Group created this nativity scene during Advent which was displayed in front of the lectern. They meet on Sundays at the 10.30 Mass. Children upto those preparing for First Holy Communion go to a side room before the readings start and return at the offertory procession. The liturgy consists of readings suitable for children and some craft work or drawing. The group is in need of some new leaders to help on a rota basis (roughly once-a-month). If interested, please contact Fr Ryan or Sue Cooper.
Posted: 9th January 2009
Love-in-a-Box 2008
Over 150 boxes were collected for dispatch to Eastern European countries. They will bring much joy to deprived children at Christmas. A big thank you to St Joseph's School and Parishioners for all their very generous donations.
Posted: 21st November 2008
Preparation for the Sacraments
This week sees the start of the preparation programmes for both Confirmation and First Reconcilliation/First Holy Communion. The Confirmation programme begins on Monday 3rd November at 7.15pm while the First Holy Communion classes start on Saturday 8th November at 9.45am. Please remember the children and young people and their catechists in your prayers. The dates of the sacraments themselves will appear in the parish diary.
Posted: 2nd November 2008
New Church Lighting
After a week which saw the morning Mass celebrated in the social room, the new church lighting was unveiled for the Solemnity of All Saints. The new lights are more accessible for maintenance and more economic to run. Along the sides of the church we now have spotlights illuminating each of the stations of the cross.
Posted: 1st November 2008