Below is some important information about the arrangements for the Confirmation Mass on Saturday 17th September at St Joseph's Church, GU1 4AZ.
Arrival
The Confirmation Mass will start promptly at 11am and candidates are required to arrive in the church by 10.30am at the latest. If you would like your photo taken, please arrive at 9.45 am. See more information about photos below.
Please arrive through the main hall doors not the main entrance of the church.
There will be reserved seating for the candidate, the sponsor and your household only. There will be no extra seating in the church but additional guests are welcome to sit in the hall and watch the live stream. The live-stream can also be watched from home via this link.
We ask that mobiles are switched off throughout the Mass and no photos are to be taken.
Please arrive through the main hall doors not the main entrance of the church.
There will be reserved seating for the candidate, the sponsor and your household only. There will be no extra seating in the church but additional guests are welcome to sit in the hall and watch the live stream. The live-stream can also be watched from home via this link.
We ask that mobiles are switched off throughout the Mass and no photos are to be taken.
Special Arrangements
Please let us know if anyone from your family needs gluten-free hosts or if wheelchair access will be needed.
Photographer
There will be a professional photographer to take pictures of the candidates being confirmed. No photos are to be taken during the Mass. There will also be an opportunity for the candidates and their sponsor and families to be photographed in the church hall before the Mass. The photographer will be ready at 9.45 am. Photo-taking will end promptly at 10.45 am. Please come early to avoid the last-minute rush.
After the Mass, you will be able to select and collect your photos in the hall. The photos will not be available online afterwards so it is important to bring cash/card along if you are likely to want to purchase some photos. The cost per mounted photo is £12 or £30 for 3.
After the Mass, you will be able to select and collect your photos in the hall. The photos will not be available online afterwards so it is important to bring cash/card along if you are likely to want to purchase some photos. The cost per mounted photo is £12 or £30 for 3.
Celebration after Mass
We are pleased to say that there will be a short celebration after the Mass in the hall hosted by parishioners from across the Parish.
We will have drinks including tea and coffee and cakes. This will give families an opportunity to collect photos and to thank the Bishop and priests who will also be in attendance.
We will have drinks including tea and coffee and cakes. This will give families an opportunity to collect photos and to thank the Bishop and priests who will also be in attendance.
Dress Code
Please dress smartly and modestly (like you would if you were to visit the Queen).
Parking
There is a multi-storey car park on York Road. The car park is clearly sign-posted off York Road (by the church). Please keep the lay-by outside the church free for drop-off and pick-up.