Chess Valley Parishes

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Chess Valley Parishes We are the three Chess Valley Roman Catholic parishes of Our Lady Help of Christians (Rickmansworth), St. John the Evangelist (Mill End), and St.

John Fisher (Chorleywood). This page exists to help people encounter Jesus, and serve others. PARISH VISION STATEMENT

The Catholic Parishes of Rickmansworth, Chorleywood and Mill End aspire to share the Good News of God’s saving love. We are vibrant, welcoming communities, united in worshipping God and serving our neighbours. We invite every person to join us in growing together in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, experiencing and living through the power of the Holy Spirit.

✨The newly elected House Captains at St John's Primary School are very excited about being chosen to showcase everything...
16/10/2026

✨The newly elected House Captains at St John's Primary School are very excited about being chosen to showcase everything their wonderful school has to offer and provide an insight into what it's like to learn and live God's truth in love.

So whether you, or someone you know, is looking for a 2027 Reception place or would like a space in another year group then book on one of the tours, the first one is this Tuesday 20th October 9.30am. 👇Book here
https://www.stjohns705.herts.sch.uk/

St Augustine said "He who sings prays twice" Come and join us at St John the Evangelist, Mill End 10.30am this Sunday wh...
14/10/2026

St Augustine said "He who sings prays twice"
Come and join us at St John the Evangelist, Mill End 10.30am this Sunday when you can hear what praying twice sounds like!

Our parish youth choir is lead by composer and conductor Roseanna Dunn who teaches the children on a Tuesday afternoon 3.45-4.45. New members are welcome to join and take part in this important ministry 💜🎶✨

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12/10/2026

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Today we were blessed to welcome Years 5 & 6 from St John’s Primary School as they joined our parish community for Mass....
07/10/2026

Today we were blessed to welcome Years 5 & 6 from St John’s Primary School as they joined our parish community for Mass. The children took part so beautifully — altar serving, reading, and presenting the offertory gifts — bringing a real sense of joy and youthful faith to our liturgy.

Moments like these show the strength of the relationship between our parish and St John’s. When children take an active role in Mass, they grow in confidence, belonging, and an understanding that faith is lived together — not just taught in classrooms.

It’s also a wonderful expression of Catholic Social Teaching, especially the call to community and participation: every person, no matter their age, has gifts to share, and our parish is richer when we make space for them.

Please keep the children, their teachers, and their families in your prayers today.

07/10/2026

Look forward to seeing you there!

Wondering how to balance Mary & Martha in Modern Worship?Here are some helpful tips;☀️ Create a Daily Worship RoutineSet...
06/10/2026

Wondering how to balance Mary & Martha in Modern Worship?

Here are some helpful tips;

☀️ Create a Daily Worship Routine
Set aside a moment each day for prayer, Scripture, or uplifting worship music — let it bring peace and lightness to your day.

🌈 Practice Gratitude
Notice God’s blessings throughout your day and thank Him with a joyful heart. Gratitude adds colour to ordinary moments.

💛 Serve with Joy
Look for simple ways to bless your family, church, or community. Let your acts of service be bursts of love.

🎉 Limit Distractions
Use simple tools like apps, journals, or a quiet space to help you stay focused and present.

🌿 Incorporate Rest
Give yourself permission to pause, breathe, and recharge spiritually. Rest is part of worship.

I am love and mercy itself. ... Let no soul fear to draw near to Me...The more a soul trusts, the more it will receive.T...
05/10/2026

I am love and mercy itself. ... Let no soul fear to draw near to Me...The more a soul trusts, the more it will receive.

The words of Jesus, spoken to St Faustina

04/10/2026

Come and check out our Young Adults Group!

Our parish is blessed to support a wonderful Catholic school where faith, learning, and community grow hand in hand. Ove...
15/09/2026

Our parish is blessed to support a wonderful Catholic school where faith, learning, and community grow hand in hand.

Over the next few months, the school will be hosting several Open Days, and families are warmly invited to come and see what makes this community so special.

If you’re considering a place for your child these open days are a perfect chance to meet the staff, explore the classrooms, and experience the school’s caring, faith‑filled environment.

Please share the details with anyone who might be interested.

Let’s help our local Catholic school continue to flourish and welcome new families into its community.

We are called to renew our commitment to the planet, how we treat it as individuals, and how we hold to account how gove...
14/09/2026

We are called to renew our commitment to the planet, how we treat it as individuals, and how we hold to account how governments and industries treat the world whilst producing our energy and goods we consume. It is another way in which we show our love in action, in the way we care for creation.

‘Individual actions may seem insignificant but together the small steps of many people can have an astonishing impact."
Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, The Call of Creation

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The Presbytery, 5 Park Road
Rickmansworth
WD31HU

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