Lent, Holy Week and Easter in the Catholic Parish of Guildford

Details of events in Lent, holy week and easter in the churches of St Josephs, St Pius X, St Marys and St Edwards

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events in lent

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.
Sundays: St Marys 3.15-3.45pm
Fridays: St Josephs 7.30-8.00pm, St Pius X 3.00-3.30pm
Wednesdays: St Edwards 10.30-11.00am, ​St Edwards 7.00-7.30pm

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RECONCILIATION

During Lent, we seek for God's mercy and  forgiveness, through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Every third Sunday: St Josephs 5.15-5.45pm
Saturdays: St Marys 6.15-6.45pm, St Josephs 11.30am-12pm, St Pius X 5.15-5.45pm (every 3rd sunday)
Mondays: St Pius X 8.00-8.30pm
Wednesdays: St Edwards 10.30-11.00am

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​24 HOURS FOR THE LORD: SATURDAY 17TH MARCH

Once again this year we will be joining with the Deanery to offer 24 hours of Adoration and Reconciliation. St Joseph Church, GU1 4AZ, 6.00am to 6.00pm.

LENT LUNCHTIME MASS

An additional Mass will be on offer at 12.45pm in St Joseph’s Church, GU1 4AZ

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 Pius X 7-7.30pm
Saturdays (every first): St Joseph 11.30am-12.00pm
Fridays: St Joseph 10.30-11.00am, St Pius X 3.00-3.30pm (Divine Mercy Devotion)
​CAFOD Rosary – Friday 9th March: St Pius X 11.30am followed by lunch.

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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 8.00-8.30pm
Thursdays: St Mary 10.15am-6.00pm
Fridays: St Joseph 10.30-11.00am
Saturdays: St Joseph 11am-12.00pm

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​LENTEN LUNCHES

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. Please join us for these fundraising Lenten lunches.
ST JOSEPH (FOR PROJECT PERU)
Sunday 4th March at 12.30pm in St. Joseph's Church Hall GU1 4AZ. Tickets cost £10 for adults. Children 6 years and under by donation please.
Tickets on sale after Mass the weekend of 17th/18th and 24th/25th Feb. Or ring 01483 576093/01483 562134.
ST EDWARD (FOR HEADWAY SURREY)
2nd March, Vine Cottage, contact 504630
7th March, Hall, contact 01483 237375
14th March, Home, contact 01483 568536
15th March, Hall, contact 07798 692 022
21st March, Home, contact 01483 234088
22nd March, Home, contact 01483 722913
ST PIUS X (FOR CAFOD)
Friday 9th March. Rosary at 11.30am followed by soup lunch.

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CAFOD LENT FAST DAY - FRI 23RD FEBRUARY

​We are invited to FAST - abstaining from food and drink and therefore enable us to GIVE ALMS. There will be Gift Aid envelopes available in the porches and the collection will be taken weekend of February 24th/25th.

​WOMENS WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

St Pius X, Friday 2nd March at 7.30pm.

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​The CYF team invites families with children old enough to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation to the Reconciliation Family Festival on Saturday 24th February, St Joseph’s Church Hall. Pop in anytime from 9.30am-4.30pm. The hall is transformed, with activities and stations to help your family to reflect on and prepare for reconciliation. The café will be open all day, serving homemade cakes, hot drinks and lunches. 

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RECONCILIATION FAMILY FESTIVAL

PARISH RETREAT DAYS

To prepare for the Great Three Days of the Easter Liturgy (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday) there will be three Friday Retreats at St Edward the Confessor, Sutton Park, GU4 7QN.
Fridays: 23rd Feb, 9th March and 23rd March, 10am-2.30pm.
The days will include times of input, reflection, prayer, adoration, Mass and the option of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Open to anyone from the parish – but please let the Parish office know that you would like to attend (01483 562 704)
Please bring own packed lunch and a Bible.
 

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Events over Holy Week 

Good Friday, 30th March Walk of Witness: 10.30am
Members of churches of all denominations in and around Guildford are invited to gather on Good Friday for a walk of witness in the town centre. The walk starts at 10.30am starting at the bottom of North Street.

Holy Saturday, 31st March Wintershall’s The Passion of Jesus's Passion and Resurrection
The Passion of Jesus Wintershall’s much loved Passion enactment begins at the junction of the High Street and Quarry Street at 12 noon and again at 2.30pm, it is also being performed in Trafalgar Square at 12noon and 3.15pm on Good Friday. 

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Easter Triduum Mass Times

​Join us for the greatest celebrations of the Liturgical year.

Maundy Thursday 29th March:

Mass of the Lord’s Supper, followed by a time of Watching in Adoration. 
​St Edwards 7pm, St Josephs, St Marys 8pm, St Pius X 9pm

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Good Friday 30th March: 

A special journey through Jesus’ Passion especially for families with children in primary school. Run by the CYF team
Good Friday, 30th March, St Joseph’s Church, 10am. With free hot cross buns  and drinks in the hall after.

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The Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, remembering Jesus’ sacrifice for us on the cross. 
​St Pius X, St Josephs, St Marys, St Edwards 3pm

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Easter Vigil 31st March: 

The Solemn Vigil of Easter, marking the beginning of Easter. 
St Edwards 7pm, St Josephs, St Marys 8pm, St Pius X 9.30pm
​Easter Sunday 1st April -  St Josephs 8am, 11am, St Edwards 9am, St Pius 9.30am, St Marys 11am

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