Saint Silas the Martyr - St.Silas Place, Kentish Town, London NW5

Medal of Guild

Obverse of medal

The Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary is an association of altar servers within the Church of England which strives to promote the conscientious performance of the duties carried out in the sanctuary. The Guild is managed by the Guild General Council which is chaired by the Warden, Fr David Moore, assisted by the Chaplain-General and a number of elected Group Councillors who are responsible for the various Chapters within particular Dioceses or geographical areas.

Craig Aburn has responsibility for London Groups 5&6 (South London) of the Guild, which encompasses the Diocese of Southwark and parts of the Dioceses of London and Guildford. Craig is also the Guild Master of Ceremonies and is responsible for organising the serving at National Festivals.

Membership of the Guild is open to any altar server who unreservedly accepts Catholic faith and practice.

Craig Aburn

Society of Mary

Medal of Society

Obverse of medal

The Society of Mary springs from two similar societies, founded in 1880 and 1901 respectively, which united in 1931. It has members all over the world and is not confined to Anglicans alone.

The Society is dedicated to the glory of God and in honour of the Holy Incarnation, under the invocation of Our Lady, Help of Christians.

Membership of the Society of Mary is open to members of the Holy Catholic Church who conform to her discipline and precepts and who promise to fulfil the conditions, promote the objects and keep the rules of the Society.

The Kentish Town Ward of Our Lady of Joy meets regularly at S.Silas.

Solemn Pontifical Mass at the May Devotion to Our Lady 2001

Society of Mary statue of Our Lady and Child

Rosary Group

A small number of the congregation from S. Silas have formed a group which meet in each other's homes on the first Wednesday of each month. They meditate on the Mysteries of the Rosary and offer prayers for any in need.

There is a box in the church where private intentions and requests for prayer can be placed.

Home Page

Maundy Thursday Cards