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The Roman Catholic Parish of Guildford is formed of four active and diverse church communities in Guildford: St Josephs, St Marys, 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.​

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Often called the Day of Ashes, Ash Wednesday starts Lent by focusing the Christian’s heart on repentance and prayer, usually through personal and communal confession. 
​There are five Masses celebrated across the parish:
​8am St Joseph's
​9.15am St Mary's​
​​10am St Edward's
​7pm St Pius X
8pm St Joseph's 

lent

Lent is the period of 40 days which comes before Easter. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, we replicate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. Lent is marked by fasting, prayer and giving.
During Lent it is a time of reflection for ourselves, and to help us on this important journey our Parish provides a number of events
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Stations of the Cross
This Lent join us for Stations of the Cross, a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. 
​A beautiful service reflecting on the Journey of Christ to the Cross. 

Thursdays - St Edward’s 7.30pm | Fridays - St Joseph’s 7.30pm, St Pius X 2.45pm
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​Reconciliation
​During Lent, we seek for God's mercy and  forgiveness, through the Sacrament of Reconciliation​.
Mondays - St Pius X 8.00pm, Wednesdays - St Edward's 10.30am, 
​Saturdays - St Joseph's 11.am, St Pius X 5.15, St Mary's 6.15pm

Other opportunities to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent:
St Edward's - Friday 13th - 5pm - 7pm, 
St Mary's - Friday 20th - 5pm - 7pm, 
St Pius X - Friday 27th - 5pm - 7pm, 
​St Joseph's - Friday 3rd April - 5pm - 7pm
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Rosary & Devotions
During Lent we are asked to focus on our prayer life. The rosary is a devotion in honour of the Virgin Mary.
Mondays - St Mary’s 10.30am, St Pius X 7pm, Fridays - St Pius X 2.45pm (Divine Mercy Devotion), Sundays - St Mary’s X 2.30pm (Divine Mercy Devotion)
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Adoration
This Lent spend time in prayer in the presence of the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Mondays - St Pius X 8.00pm, Thursdays - St Mary's 10.15am-6.00pm, 
Fridays - St Edward's 5pm, Saturdays -St Joseph's 11am
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Reconciliation Family Day
The CYF team invites families with children old enough to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation to the Reconciliation Family Day on Saturday 21st March, St Joseph’s Church Hall. Pop in anytime from 9.30am-4.30pm.

​​The hall is transformed, with activity stations to help your family to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Lenten Lunch
During Lent, we are asked to focus more intently on "almsgiving," which means donating money or goods to the poor and performing other acts of charity.
Wednesday 4th March Parish Lunch 1pm St Edward's Hall.

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

Sunday Catholic Masses in Guildford

Church of
​St Joseph

Sunday 8am: 
Quiet, said Mass
Sunday 11am: 
Popular with families, with choir
Sunday 6pm: 
All ages, with contemporary band
Other Mass Times:
Tuesday 10am, Wednesday 10am, Thursday 8am and Saturday, 10am

Church of
​St Mary

Saturday 7pm: 
Mass with unaccompanied hymns and chant
Sunday 11am: 
Popular for families, with choir
Other Mass Times:
Monday and Friday, 10am

Church of
​St Pius X

Saturday 6pm: 
Quiet, said Mass
Sunday 9.30am: 
Popular with families, with Organ
Other Mass Times:
Monday, 7.30pm and ​Thursday, 10am

Church of
​St Edward

Sunday 9am
Other Mass Times:
Wednesday 10am
For changes in the weekday Mass times, check the Mass Times here

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The Catholic Parish of Guildford

church of
​st mary 

157 ALDERSHOT ROAD, GUILDFORD, GU2 8BP

Church of
​st joseph

12 EASTGATE GARDENS, GUILDFORD, GU1 4AZ 

church of
​st edward

SUTTON PARK, GUILDFORD, GU4 7QN 

church of
​st pius x ​

LAUSTAN CLOSE, GUILDFORD, GU1 2TS
​EMAIL: Office@cpg.church
PHONE: 01483 562704 
The parish is part of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton Arundel & Brighton Diocesan Trust registered charity 252878
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