The Parish of Malew and Santon
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St Sanctain St Marks St Lupus The Parish of Malew and Santon The Abbey church The parish consists of four places of worship: St Mary the Virgin (often referred to as the Abbey Church), Ballasalla; St Lupus, Kirk Malew; St Marks, and St Sanctain, Santon. Each has its own pattern of worship, with the Book of Common Prayer complementing a less formal approach. There’s a selection of traditional hymns and more modern music led by a music group. St Sanctain is visited by hundreds taking part in St Marks is a place of peace, beauty and tranquillity. It the Parish Walk each year – but not in 2020 when also has warmth and a welcoming atmosphere it was cancelled because of Covid 19. We took the providing shelter to ramblers, cyclists and those opportunity of Lockdown to maintain the bell wanting private prayer and meditation. The Hall has tower, and we look been registered as a forward to welcoming the Bunk House and we Sunshine Nursery, the welcome visitors Biking friends about to enjoy a meal at the Abbey Church’s TT Café Mariners’ Choir and other During the racing fortnights, the Abbey groups back to our All our churches are Church serves our famous all day breakfast buildings soon. involved in community Mariners’ Choir made with local produce and using our activities, supporting Church yard closed during Sunshine Nursery local shops. As well as the bikers a lot of Covid 191919 children and families our local community come for breakfast, and enjoying fellowship. lunch and afternoon tea. Meanwhile a The Abbey and Malew Parish players at the Good Friday service in St Marks Bikers service and a group of Manx dancers Good Friday service in St Marks enliven worship at St Lupus. Christmas Fair John Coldwell, TT Race Chaplain, officiates at the https://www.facebook.com/malewandsantan / Bikers’ service Perree Bane share in worship at Harvest and Candlemas at St Lupus Carols by Candlelight, St Lupus https://malewandsantan.im/.