SHREWSBURY ABBEY

The Abbey

The Abbey Office, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury. SY2 6BS

tel 01743 232723 email: Parish Office

WHAT DOES THE GUILD DO?

PRAYER

ACTION

for the life of the Abbey

for peace

sponsors prayer workshops

Raises money for the beautification of the Abbey.

Arranges outings and visits to cathedrals, large churches and monasteries.

Members assist in the Abbey shop and with refreshments.

The Guild has already paid for:

1) The restoration of the High Altar Festival Frontal.

2) Purchase of two Altar frontals designed and made by Sally Robinson (Birmingham Institute of Art and Design)

3) Restoration of the Reredos and paintings in the Abbey.

5) Contributed towards the cost of the St. Benedict Window.

6) Contributed towards the cost of new lighting and heating in the Abbey.

7) The Abbey Shop.

8) The portable font.

9) Statue of Madonna and Child in the Lady Chapel.

10) The Ligilium.

11) The Votive Candle Stand in the Lady Chapel.

Shrewsbury Abbey and St. Peter's Church are part of the Diocese of Lichfield, within the Church of England