​We regret to announce that the celebration of public Holy Mass are suspended in all churches until further notice.

WELCOME

The Roman Catholic Parish of Guildford is formed of four active and diverse church communities in Guildford: St Joseph's, St Mary's, St Pius X and St Edward the Confessor, one of the largest and most dynamic parishes in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. At the heart of our parish are people of all ages and backgrounds who work, pray and share their lives together. Our children, youth and family work is unique and a particularly strong feature of Guildford. We invite and encourage you to explore, discover and visit our Parish.​

​​A MESSAGE FROM MGR TONY & FR ROY

We are writing this note on the feast of St. Joseph - one of the great Patrons of our Parish.

The Gospel this morning told us that Joseph was assured that he should not be afraid - but that he was being called to change his plans. We are told that when he awoke, he did what the Angel told him to do.

Over the last days, we have been sharing something of the same experience - each day we awake to more changes to our lives. For us, the changes are being required not by an Angel but by the presence of the virus - but like St. Joseph, we are invited to have faith in God.

Please be assured that we are praying you - and please keep us in your prayers.

A great IDEA FOR PALM SUNDAY

We want to support you during this difficult time. EMAIL: support@cpg.church

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LIVE STREAMING Mass

Although the public celebration of Mass has ceased - Mass will still be live-streamed from the Church each day www.cpg.church/live.

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Pope video message ahead of Holy Week

Pope Francis sends this video message to Christians around the world as we prepare to celebrate Holy Week in an unusual manner due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. He prays especially for those suffering and for all the families whose lives have been upset in this difficult time.

Holy week 

Palm Sunday:
Vigil Mass at 6 pm on Saturday 4th April 
8 am, and 10 am on Sunday 5th April 
You may like to bring branches from your garden to the screen and ask God to bless them during the Introduction to the Mass. These can then be fixed to the door of the house.
Monday 6th - Wednesday 8th
Daily Mass at 10am, Evening Prayer 6pm
If there are any intentions you would like included, candles will be lit in church on your behalf. Please email: DcnThomas@cpg.church
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The easter tridium

Join us for the greatest celebrations of the Liturgical year, online

maundy thursday 

9th April: Mass Of the Lord’s supper - 8 pm

​The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, which includes the washing of feet. A meal of unity, love and shared life; it was there that the disciples bound themselves to follow Christ.
At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Eucharist for the Church. Each time we celebrate the Eucharist we participate again in the death and resurrection of Jesus and commit ourselves to be His disciples.
This Mass ends in silence because our celebration has not ended. We then  spend time in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, keeping watch with Jesus as we prepare for Good Friday. 

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good friday

10th April: The Solemn Liturgy of the Lord's Passion - 3 pm

​The Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, remembering Jesus’ sacrifice for us on the cross. Good Friday is the only day of the year when the Roman Catholic Church does not celebrate Mass.
It is a day of fasting and abstinence. We stand and listen as the Passion of Jesus is proclaimed and we remember how He suffered and died for our sins.
We also participate in the Adoration of the Cross by kneeling or bowing before the cross, by kissing it or by touching it respectfully. We do this to acknowledge the cross as the means of our salvation. 

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10th April Stations of the Cross - 10 am

A journey through Jesus’ Passion

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HOLY SATURDAY VIGIL ​

11th April: The Solemn Vigil of Easter - 8.30 pm

The Easter Vigil is the high point of the Triduum. The Vigil includes the blessing of the Easter fire and the Paschal candle; the singing of the Easter Proclamation; the expanded Liturgy of the Word that traces the story of our Salvation; the Liturgy of Initiation in which people become new members of the Church and the celebration of the Eucharist.
During the Triduum, we celebrate the essential mystery of our Christian faith: Jesus’ triumph over death and our own participation in that resurrection. 

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​The Office of Readings - 10 am. Holy Saturday
You can find the texts for this here.

easter sunday

Easter Sunday - 8 am and 10 am
with Solemn Vespers at 6 pm

​Easter is the celebration of Christ's resurrection from the dead. He is risen!

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​If you have not yet registered on the parish database then please do so that we can keep you up-to-date on what is happening in the parish.

REGISTER ON THE PARISH DATABASE

Coronavirus: Covid-19

Praying at home

Resources for families at home

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​SOME GOOD NEWS!

The Bishop has sent us a Deacon! Many will know him from his time with the First Holy Communion Course, the recent Confirmation Vigil, and the Home Groups. He will be with us until 16th June when he goes on retreat to prepare for his Ordination as a priest on 11th July.

He is hoping to lead us in praying the Angelus and evening and morning prayer via live-stream - so stay tuned! 
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Hear some words of encouragement from him in the video on this page.

Welcome - Deacon Thomas Kent

Get in touch

Catholic Parish Guildford
St Joseph's Presbytery, 12 Eastgate Gardens,
​Guildford, Surrey GU1 4AZ
office@cpg.church
+44 (0)1483 562 704

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