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Confirmations 2021
Confirmations 2021
Published on Monday, 21 June 2021 15:21
Fr Andrew Brown
Join is for the 2021 Confirmation online from Wednesday 23 June
# Online Services
The Liturgy of the Paschal Triduum
The Liturgy of the Paschal Triduum
Published on Friday, 2 April 2021 10:11
Fr Andrew Brown
Journey with us through the 2021 Triduum
# Online Services
A lenten Reflection
A lenten Reflection
Published on Tuesday, 16 March 2021 12:21
Fr Andrew Brown
Watch our reflection on The Calling of Matthew by the 17th Century painter Carvaggio
# Online Services
Stations of the Cross 2021
Stations of the Cross 2021
Published on Saturday, 27 February 2021 20:11
Fr Andrew Brown
Join us for our Tuesday night devotions as we walk the way of the cross Starting Tuesday 2 March at 19:00
# Online Services
Evening Prayer for the Chorley Deanery
Evening Prayer for the Chorley Deanery
Published on Saturday, 21 November 2020 12:53
Fr Andrew Brown
Join us for Evening Prayer during as we are called to Pray and Give
# Online Services
Join in our worship wherever you are - look back at our online archive
Join in our worship wherever you are - look back at our online archive
Published on Sunday, 1 November 2020 12:00
Fr Andrew Brown
As we continue to pray and celebrate the eucharist join us online
# Online Services
If you missed the Gospel Reading and homily on Sunday......
If you missed the Gospel Reading and homily on Sunday......
Published on Monday, 24 August 2020 10:01
Fr Andrew Brown
Here is a reflection on the Gospel reading for Sunday 23 August by the Archdeacon of Lancaster
# Online Services
Sunday Worship from the Blackburn Diocese for 16 August 2020
Sunday Worship from the Blackburn Diocese for 16 August 2020
Published on Sunday, 16 August 2020 13:00
Fr Andrew Brown
Bishop Philip leads us through this week's Sunday morning service and we're delighted to welcome you here
# Online Services
Sunday Worship from Blackburn Cathedral on 21 June
Sunday Worship from Blackburn Cathedral on 21 June
Published on Monday, 22 June 2020 13:00
Fr Andrew Brown
This week's worship with the Diocese of Blackburn
# Online Services
Sunday Service for 7 June with The Ven. David Picken, Archdeacon of Lancaster
Sunday Service for 7 June with The Ven. David Picken, Archdeacon of Lancaster
Published on Sunday, 7 June 2020 11:34
Fr Andrew Brown
Join us for this week's worship from and for the Blackburn Diocese
# Online Services
Thy Kingdom Come Pentecost Service 31 May
Thy Kingdom Come Pentecost Service 31 May
Published on Sunday, 31 May 2020 22:55
Fr Andrew Brown
Watch the Blackburn Diocese service to round off the prayer for Thy Kingdom Come
# Online Services
Click here to watch our latest parish eucharist for the feast of Pentecost
Click here to watch our latest parish eucharist for the feast of Pentecost
Published on Sunday, 31 May 2020 09:30
Fr Andrew Brown
Responding to closure of the church during the coronavirus emergency
# Online Services
The Ascension of the Lord - now available for viewing
The Ascension of the Lord - now available for viewing
Published on Thursday, 21 May 2020 19:29
Fr Andrew Brown
Join us for a Choral Eucharist and preacher Bishop Philip
# Online Services
Sunday service for 17 May 2020 with the Ven. Mark Ireland and the Ven. David Picken
Sunday service for 17 May 2020 with the Ven. Mark Ireland and the Ven. David Picken
Published on Monday, 18 May 2020 09:32
Fr Andrew Brown
Join us for this week's service for the Blackburn Diocese.
# Online Services
Sunday service for 10 May with Rt Revd Philip North, Bishop of Burnley
Sunday service for 10 May with Rt Revd Philip North, Bishop of Burnley
Published on Sunday, 10 May 2020 16:31
Fr Andrew Brown
Bishop Philip has recorded this week's Sunday worship for 10 May 2020
# Online Services
A service to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day
A service to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day
Published on Friday, 8 May 2020 10:00
Fr Andrew Brown
On 8 May 2020 we reflect on 75 years of peace for Europe
# Online Services
Magnificat: Words & music in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Magnificat: Words & music in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Published on Saturday, 2 May 2020 19:36
Fr Andrew Brown
A service of praise and thanksgiving for the Blessed Virgin Mary.
# Online Services
Our All Age Eucharist for Eastertide
Our All Age Eucharist for Eastertide
Published on Thursday, 30 April 2020 09:42
Fr Andrew Brown
Relive our popular service led by our young people for everyone to enjoy
# Online Services
Worship for Easter 3 from Blackburn Cathedral
Worship for Easter 3 from Blackburn Cathedral
Published on Sunday, 26 April 2020 20:47
Fr Andrew Brown
This week we offer the chance to join in the worship from Blackburn Cathedral
# Online Services
Sunday worship for 19 April with Archdeacon Mark and Archdeacon David
Sunday worship for 19 April with Archdeacon Mark and Archdeacon David
Published on Sunday, 19 April 2020 10:28
Fr Andrew Brown
Join the Archdeacon of Lancaster and Blackburn for an act of worship for Easter 2
# Online Services
Stations of the Resurrection
Stations of the Resurrection
Published on Saturday, 18 April 2020 19:16
Fr Andrew Brown
Bishops Philip North and Jill Duff, along with clergy from different parts of the Diocese of Blackburn, guide us through the stations of the resurrection.
# Online Services
A eucharist for Easter Day
A eucharist for Easter Day
Published on Monday, 13 April 2020 07:36
Fr Andrew Brown
Our parish eucharist for Easter Day 2020 for the parishes of Eccleston and Charnock Richard during the lock down
# Online Services
Easter Sunday service featuring Bishop Julian, Bishop Philip and Bishop Jill
Easter Sunday service featuring Bishop Julian, Bishop Philip and Bishop Jill
Published on Sunday, 12 April 2020 10:25
Fr Andrew Brown
Hallelujah! He is risen! This is an Easter Sunday service for 2020 featuring all three of our Bishops: Rt Revd Julian Henderson, Bishop of Blackburn; Rt Revd Philip North, Bishop
# Online Services
An alternative Triduum
An alternative Triduum
Published on Saturday, 11 April 2020 09:03
Fr Andrew Brown
In one of the churches in our deanery, St Laurence in Chorley, before the lockdown, Bishop Philip recorded some Holy Week and Easter Services as he had been due to lead Holy
# Online Services
The Paschal Triduum - one service over three days
The Paschal Triduum - one service over three days
Published on Friday, 10 April 2020 08:18
Fr Andrew Brown
The Liturgies of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday online here
# Online Services
Holy Wednesday Reflection
Holy Wednesday Reflection
Published on Wednesday, 8 April 2020 19:00
Fr Andrew Brown
A short reflection for Holy Week on Isaiah 63 : 1 -3
# Online Services
Holy Tuesday Reflection
Holy Tuesday Reflection
Published on Tuesday, 7 April 2020 19:00
Fr Andrew Brown
A short reflection for Holy Week on Lamentations 2 : 19 - 20
# Online Services
Holy Monday Reflection
Holy Monday Reflection
Published on Monday, 6 April 2020 19:15
Fr Andrew Brown
A short reflection for Holy Week.  The reading is Colossians i : 21-23
# Online Services
Service for Palm Sunday, 5 April, led by Rt Revd Julian Henderson, Bishop of Blackburn
Service for Palm Sunday, 5 April, led by Rt Revd Julian Henderson, Bishop of Blackburn
Published on Sunday, 5 April 2020 10:15
Fr Andrew Brown
Bishop Julian offers a short service for Palm Sunday
# Online Services
A eucharist for Palm Sunday
A eucharist for Palm Sunday
Published on Sunday, 5 April 2020 09:30
Fr Andrew Brown
Click here to view the service online
# Online Services
Service for Sunday, 29 March 2020, led by Rt Revd Philip North, Bishop of Burnley
Service for Sunday, 29 March 2020, led by Rt Revd Philip North, Bishop of Burnley
Published on Sunday, 29 March 2020 12:43
Fr Andrew Brown
Bishop Philip offers a short service for the 5th Sunday of Lent
# Online Services
Walk the Via Dolorosa online
Walk the Via Dolorosa online
Published on Friday, 27 March 2020 10:40
Fr Andrew Brown
Click here to walk the way of the cross.
# Online Services
A suggestion for prayer in the evening
A suggestion for prayer in the evening
Published on Thursday, 26 March 2020 17:52
Fr Andrew Brown
Here are some ideas about praying around 5 o'clock in the evening each day
# Online Services
Prayers of Hope by the Paschal Candle
Prayers of Hope by the Paschal Candle
Published on Monday, 23 March 2020 15:21
Fr Andrew Brown
Click to view the prayers on Sunday 22 March 2020
# Online Services
A pattern for prayer in the morning
A pattern for prayer in the morning
Published on Monday, 23 March 2020 13:45
Fr Andrew Brown
Click to view an outline for prayer
# Online Services
A eucharist for Mothering Sunday
A eucharist for Mothering Sunday
Published on Monday, 23 March 2020 00:00
Fr Andrew Brown
Click here to view the service online
# Online Services

Parish News

The Latest Newsletter is now published :23 January 2022
The Latest Newsletter is now published :23 January 2022
Published on Saturday, 22 January 2022 21:45
Fr Andrew Brown
Read the latest newsletter here
# News
The Latest Newsletter is now published :16 January 2022
The Latest Newsletter is now published :16 January 2022
Published on Saturday, 15 January 2022 21:00
Fr Andrew Brown
https://st-mary-the-virgin.chu...Read this week's newsletter here
# News
The Latest Newsletter is now published : 9 January 2022
The Latest Newsletter is now published : 9 January 2022
Published on Saturday, 8 January 2022 21:00
Fr Andrew Brown
Read this week's newsletter here
# News
The Latest Newsletter is now published : 2 January 2022
The Latest Newsletter is now published : 2 January 2022
Published on Saturday, 1 January 2022 21:00
Fr Andrew Brown
Read this week's newsletter here
# News
What's on This Christmas
What's on This Christmas
Published on Tuesday, 21 December 2021 22:20
Fr Andrew Brown
Click Here for news about our Christmas and New Year Services
# News
The Latest Newsletter is now published : 19 December 2021
The Latest Newsletter is now published : 19 December 2021
Published on Saturday, 18 December 2021 21:00
Fr Andrew Brown
Read this week's newsletter here
# News
The Latest Newsletter is now published : 12 December 2021
The Latest Newsletter is now published : 12 December 2021
Published on Saturday, 11 December 2021 21:00
Fr Andrew Brown
Read this week's newsletter here
# News
Application Form for the Post of Assistant Director of Music
Application Form for the Post of Assistant Director of Music
Published on Friday, 1 October 2021 10:41
Fr Andrew Brown
Interested in applying?  Select for more information.
# News
Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School Nursery Consultation
Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School Nursery Consultation
Published on Tuesday, 20 April 2021 14:00
Fr Andrew Brown
Governors and Head Teacher at St Mary's Church of England Primary School have been developing a proposal to open a nursery
# News
The death of HRH The Prince Philip
The death of HRH The Prince Philip
Published on Saturday, 10 April 2021 10:56
Fr Andrew Brown
How to pay tribute for the life of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
# News
The reopening of Whalley Abbey
The reopening of Whalley Abbey
Published on Friday, 22 January 2021 23:28
Fr Andrew Brown
Watch the NorthWest Tonight report on the reopening of Whalley Abbey as a spiritual community
# News
Response from the Church of England to new Covid-19 restrictions
Response from the Church of England to new Covid-19 restrictions
Published on Monday, 4 January 2021 22:42
Fr Andrew Brown
Here is the official Statement from the Church of England to additional restrictions
# News
All the information you need as the church is open again for public worship
All the information you need as the church is open again for public worship
Published on Saturday, 7 November 2020 20:00
Click here to read the latest during the coronavirus pandemic
# News
A Message from Bryn and Suzanne
A Message from Bryn and Suzanne
Published on Monday, 24 August 2020 10:40
Fr Andrew Brown
Click here to read the card and view pictures from Bryn and Suzanne
# News
Face masks mandatory, but not for leading worship
Face masks mandatory, but not for leading worship
Published on Saturday, 8 August 2020 10:28
Fr Andrew Brown
New restrictions come in to place on 8 August requiring the wearing of face coverings in church.  Read more here
# News
Farewell to Bryn and Suzanne Dixon
Farewell to Bryn and Suzanne Dixon
Published on Monday, 27 July 2020 10:11
Fr Andrew Brown
This is our tribute to the work of Bryn and Suzanne and their words of farewell
# News
Join us for online Choral Evensong on Sunday 26 July 2020
Join us for online Choral Evensong on Sunday 26 July 2020
Published on Saturday, 25 July 2020 13:08
Fr Andrew Brown
Featuring Harvey Stansfield, Vox ex Animo, Fr Andrew and Bishop Philip amongst others
# News
GiftAid now available through contactless payments terminal
GiftAid now available through contactless payments terminal
Published on Saturday, 25 July 2020 12:21
Fr Andrew Brown
We're pleased to announce that your donations through our contactless terminal in church can now benefit from GiftAid if you are a UK taxpayer. That means for every £5 you donate,
# News
All the best to Year 6 Leavers
All the best to Year 6 Leavers
Published on Tuesday, 21 July 2020 10:53
Fr Andrew Brown
As they leave St Mary's CE Primary School Year 6 receive this message and a blessing
# News
Church is open for private prayer
Church is open for private prayer
Published on Tuesday, 23 June 2020 11:29
Fr Andrew Brown
Opening times can be found here with information about your safety
# News
A parish update following Government plans to reopen churches
A parish update following Government plans to reopen churches
Published on Monday, 8 June 2020 22:00
Fr Andrew Brown
A message from Fr Andrew about the continuing closure of churches for public worship and the Government plans to reopen churches
# News
A parish update from Fr Andrew
A parish update from Fr Andrew
Published on Wednesday, 20 May 2020 09:29
Fr Andrew Brown
A message from Fr Andrew about the current closure of church and the possible next steps for worship.
# News
Dial a daily reflection and prayer for Thy Kingdom Come
Dial a daily reflection and prayer for Thy Kingdom Come
Published on Wednesday, 20 May 2020 06:39
Fr Andrew Brown
Dial 01257 447380 for a daily scripture reading, reflection and prayer during Thy Kingdom Come 21 to 31 May 2020.
# News
This months donations
This months donations
Published on Thursday, 30 April 2020 09:53
Fr Andrew Brown
We have published some donations for March and April
# News
Father Andrew writes
Father Andrew writes
Published on Thursday, 26 March 2020 09:48
Fr Andrew Brown
Read Fr Andrew's latest pastoral letter issued on Tuesday 24 March
# News
Update on Public Worship
Update on Public Worship
Published on Tuesday, 17 March 2020 16:16
Fr Andrew Brown
Following the Archbishops of Canterbury and York message about public worship in the Church of England please keep up to date with this fast moving and emerging situation by
# News
Pastoral Arrangements during the current Coronavirus COVID-19 Infection
Pastoral Arrangements during the current Coronavirus COVID-19 Infection
Published on Wednesday, 11 March 2020 09:21
Fr Andrew Brown
Fr Andrew has issued a pastoral letter following guidance issued by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York regarding direct contact in The Eucharist and other church services. 
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Mothers' Union 120th Anniversay
Mothers' Union 120th Anniversay
Published on Tuesday, 10 September 2019 21:36
Fr Andrew Brown
Have a look at our picture gallery of the MU120 event on 8 September 2019.  Just follow this link.MU120
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The Living is Reinstated
The Living is Reinstated
Published on Tuesday, 25 June 2019 13:27
Fr Andrew Brown
On Sunday 23 June the Archdeacon of Blackburn, The Venerable Mark Ireland, visited Charnock Richard, Christ Church and Eccleston, St Mary the Virgin to Induct and Install Fr Andrew
# News
Annual Parochial Church Meeting 2019
Annual Parochial Church Meeting 2019
Published on Thursday, 2 May 2019 15:31
Fr Andrew Brown
On Monday 29 April we held our Annual Meeting.  Read more about the Church Wardens and new PCC by clicking on this box.
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