Meet our team
“At St Mary’s our Anglo-Catholic witness arises from a joyful acceptance of Christ our Saviour, a faith to be shared with everyone we meet. Our role in today’s society is to model and preach the love of Christ. We invite you to join in our fellowship and ministry. At the intercession of Our Lady and all the Saints, let us proceed as faithful witnesses and make our beloved Church of England the best it can be.”
Reader – Marian Howe
I am the reader at St. Mary the Virgin, South Benfleet. For information on weddings, baptisms and funerals, contact me on 01268 754046 or contact Cathy by email at cathyranson_stmarys@hotmail.com.
Church Warden – Catherine Ranson
I am the new church warden and licensed lay minister at St. Mary the Virgin, South Benfleet. If you could like to contact me on 07850 452075 or my email address is cathyranson_stmarys@hotmail.com.
Church Warden – Colin Gregory
I am the new church warden at St. Mary the Virgin, South Benfleet. If you could like to contact me, my telephone number is 07938 829989 or contact Cathy by email at cathyranson_stmarys@hotmail.com.
Treasurer – Barry Woolf
I am the treasurer at St. Mary the Virgin, South Benfleet. If you would like to contact me, please email Cathy at cathyranson_stmarys@hotmail.com.
Secretary / Deputy Church Warden – Ben Miller
I am the secretary at St. Mary the Virgin, South Benfleet. If you would like to contact me, please email Cathy at cathyranson_stmarys@hotmail.com.
Events Organiser / Verger – Eileen Miller
I am the events organiser and verger at St. Mary the Virgin, South Benfleet. If you would like to contact me, please email Cathy at cathyranson_stmarys@hotmail.com.
Events Organiser / Hall Keyholder / Hall Manager – Lisa Chesneau
I am the events organiser and keyholder / hall manager at St. Mary the Virgin, South Benfleet. For hall bookings, please click here.
Community & Bereavement Liaison – Juliet Boatman
I am the community and bereavement liaison at St. Mary the Virgin, South Benfleet. If you would like to contact me on 01268 566146, or email Cathy at cathyranson_stmarys@hotmail.com.
Safeguarding Officer – Maz Morgan
I am the safeguarding officer at St. Mary the Virgin, South Benfleet. For any information, please contact me, my email address is cathyranson_stmarys@hotmail.com.

Norman Howe
Sanctuary Lamp – Norman Howe
Please contact Cathy by email at cathyranson_stmarys@hotmail.com.