We are a parish with a generous spirit
Generosity is at the heart of the Gospel and the Christian life; it is often through giving that we are able to bring the love of God to others in very real and tangible ways.
The Catholic Churches of Guildford of St Joseph's, St Mary’s, St Pius X, and St Edward the Confessor are vibrant and diverse communities and could not function if it were not for the generosity of an army of parishioners who volunteer their time and talent for the service of the community. We are blessed by many people across the Parish who are generous with the most precious commodity – time. There are also those who are equally generous with their financial giving. This is very encouraging and uplifting.
However, there is a constant need for new people to come forward as the Parish seeks to offer more to our children and young people, their families and those who find themselves in need of more support - the elderly and housebound.
As a flourishing Parish we seek to do more to support our parishioners and the town we live in, by giving in whichever way we can. If you feel able to respond to this by increasing your financial support and/or giving your time to support the work undertaken by fellow parishioners, please take this opportunity to do so.
The Catholic Churches of Guildford of St Joseph's, St Mary’s, St Pius X, and St Edward the Confessor are vibrant and diverse communities and could not function if it were not for the generosity of an army of parishioners who volunteer their time and talent for the service of the community. We are blessed by many people across the Parish who are generous with the most precious commodity – time. There are also those who are equally generous with their financial giving. This is very encouraging and uplifting.
However, there is a constant need for new people to come forward as the Parish seeks to offer more to our children and young people, their families and those who find themselves in need of more support - the elderly and housebound.
As a flourishing Parish we seek to do more to support our parishioners and the town we live in, by giving in whichever way we can. If you feel able to respond to this by increasing your financial support and/or giving your time to support the work undertaken by fellow parishioners, please take this opportunity to do so.
Those who today always look for disciplinarian solutions, those who long for an exaggerated doctrinal “security,” those who stubbornly try to recover a past that no longer exists — they have a static and inward-directed view of things. I have a dogmatic certainty: God is in every person’s life... Tradition and memory of the past must help us to have the courage to open up new areas to God.
Pope Francis
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Pope Francis challenges us to embrace new ways of communicating the Gospel using media that is familiar to the young and often frightening for the mature.
Stage one in our response to our Holy Father is to have an up-to-date database to enable us to communicate with you efficiently. I implore all parishioners to Register on the database here. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office here. Blessings in Christ, Monsignor Tony Barry, Fr Roy & Fr Sebastian |
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Called and GiftedWe are all called by God to a unique purpose in life. Uniting four church communities into one parish provides us with even more amazing opportunities to use our gifts to share the Gospel message of love, charity and hope. What talents and skills could you offer the parish?
From working with and discipling children and young people, to supporting parents and grandparents, to welcoming people and serving food on our courses... there are a number ways to serve and share your gifts in the Parish. We all have our part to play in building up the Kingdom of God. When you register on the Parish database, please let us know what you can offer. Getting involved is a great way to meet fellow parishioners and to serve your parish community. |
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Ways to Get involved...
Throughout the church there are many many roles, meaning everyone is able to help with something
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Helping at Mass (Liturgical Ministries)
Helping with Hospitality (on rota)
Helping with Formation (Preparation for Sacraments of Initiation)
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Helping with Weekly Children & Youth Groups
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Leaving a legacy to charities is fast becoming a very popular way of helping others when you've gone. By leaving a gift to the church in your will, you'll help make an important long-term contribution to our work. It will be free of inheritance tax; so all you need to do is tell your solicitor, or will writer, that you would like to leave either a legacy to us.
We're always extremely grateful to receive gifts from generous benefactors, and they have allow a number of improvements to the churches, including the kitchen at St Josephs, and a new disabled access at St Marys. Below is a form with more details, otherwise for any queries please talk to a priest after mass | ||
We really appreciate your weekly giving at Mass. A regular collection is taken at all Sunday Masses.
Donating a regular amount of money is the best way of supporting your Parish financially. It enables us to plan ahead knowing that we have a reliable source of income.
You can now set up a regular donation or give a one-off donation online.
Once setup it is easy to view, edit or adjust your regualr giving, by loging into your database details www.cpg.churchsuite.co.uk/my
Donating a regular amount of money is the best way of supporting your Parish financially. It enables us to plan ahead knowing that we have a reliable source of income.
You can now set up a regular donation or give a one-off donation online.
Once setup it is easy to view, edit or adjust your regualr giving, by loging into your database details www.cpg.churchsuite.co.uk/my
Donate Regularly Online
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If you pay UK tax (Income or Capital Gains Tax) then another great way you can help the Parish financially is to join the GiftAid programme. The Parish is then able to reclaim an extra 25p for each pound of your donations to the Parish at no additional cost to you!
All you need to do is check the “Claim GiftAid” box on the donate page. 
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Throughout life, circumstances change. The parish will be pleased to receive whatever you feel able to give. Please be assured that every aspect of your giving is treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Other ways to give
If you would like to send in a cheque, please make it payable to "Catholic Parish of Guildford"
If you would like to give regularly but do not want to give online then please download and print the Standing Order Form below, as well as the GiftAid declaration form, if you are a UK tax payer. Please return the forms to the Parish Office or directly to your churches Gift Aid organiser
If you would like to give regularly but do not want to give online then please download and print the Standing Order Form below, as well as the GiftAid declaration form, if you are a UK tax payer. Please return the forms to the Parish Office or directly to your churches Gift Aid organiser
- St Joseph's Peter Newman
- St Mary's Tonie Robertson
- St Pius X Monica Rowden
- St Edward the Confessor Betty Spragg
| Standing order Form |
| Gift Aid Form |