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mass intentions & Sunday readings
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| 2nd December |
| 25th November |
| 18th November |
ThaNk YOU
Thank you
The clergy would like to invite all involved in Ministry/Volunteer Roles to be their guests on The Feast of the Epiphany, Sunday 6th January 2019 from 4 to 5.30pm at St Joseph’s Hall
We would like to show our gratitude to all those who offer their time and talent, in any way, to support the Parish. Please can you let us know if you can come by emailing us at office@cpg.church or tel. 524176
The clergy would like to invite all involved in Ministry/Volunteer Roles to be their guests on The Feast of the Epiphany, Sunday 6th January 2019 from 4 to 5.30pm at St Joseph’s Hall
We would like to show our gratitude to all those who offer their time and talent, in any way, to support the Parish. Please can you let us know if you can come by emailing us at office@cpg.church or tel. 524176
christmas masses
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St. Mary’s, Rydes Hill
Dec. 24th 6pm Vigil Mass, 11.30pm ‘Midnight’ Mass Dec. 25th 11am Mass St. Joseph’s, Guildford Town centre Dec. 24th 6pm Vigil Mass, 11pm ‘Midnight’ Mass Dec. 25th 8am Mass, 11am Mass |
St Edward , Sutton Park
Dec. 24th 11.30pm ‘Midnight’ Mass Dec. 25th Mass 9am St. Pius X, Merrow Dec. 24th 6pm Vigil Mass, 9pm ‘Midnight’ Mass Dec. 25th 9.30am Mass |
PRAYER & LITURGY
Preparing for Christmas - St. Joseph’s
We need help with Liturgical ministries for the Christmas Masses please sign please sign up through this link. Christmas Eve 6pm Mass - All children are especially welcomed to take part in this Mass. If you would like to volunteer for a part, or your parents or carer would like to help before or on the day, please contact Judith on 07766232011 or judithvickers@hotmail.com. Costumes will be given out on Sunday 16th and Sunday 23rd December, but if you have your own please feel free to wear it, or if you have grown out of a costume, we are always looking for donations. On Sunday 23rd December we will have a brief run through of the Gospel after the 11am Mass. The Nativity Crib at St. Joseph’s is being prepared by the Hungarian members of our community 
Dawn to Dusk Reconciliation
On Sat. Dec. 15th there will be a time of Reconciliation for the whole parish between 8am and 6pm in St. Pius Church with our team and deanery priests available throughout the day for the celebration of the Sacrament of Penance. Please put this in your diary as a key element in our preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Possible Pilgrimage to Lourdes
From Mary Lawrence: “I am thinking of organising a private pilgrimage to Lourdes from 20th - 24th May 2019. to register your interest please contact Mary Lawrence on 01483 827538. Cost: £525 -Single Room supplement £125a coach to Stansted will be leaving from St. Mary's and the cost will depend on numbers going.” |
Preparing for Christmas – St. Mary’s
Thursday, 20th December brass and silver polishing in the hall at St Mary's after 9.15 am Mass. Friday 21st December cleaning St Mary's for Christmas after 10am Mass. Many hands make light work so come and help if you can. 
Preparing for Christmas - St Edward , Sutton Park
Dec. 16th Family Carol service at 3pm followed by a Children’s Party and blessing of the Christmas Tree. Dec. 23rd Ecumenical Carol singing around Sutton Green from 4pm (Meet in the Sutton Green Village Hall from where they will go around the village singing carols for about an hour. All are welcome. Further details can be obtained from Rev Jonathan on 01483 762707. 
Bereavement Tree – St. Pius
A ‘Bereavement Tree’ will be available in the Narthex at St. Pius X Church over the Christmas period. You can put the names of your deceased relatives on the labels provided. This is a lovely way to remember family members who will only be with us in our hearts and prayers over the Christmas period. Further details: Jo Aldridge. Father Roger Barralet OFM.
Please remember in your prayers the soul of Fr. Roger Barralet formerly the Headmaster of Barrow Hills School Witley, and a member of the Franciscan Friary in Chilworth. May he rest in peace. |
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Keep Christ in Christmas
The Knights of St Columba have again provided stickers to use on your Christmas card mail, reminding people of the true meaning of Christmas. The stickers are available from the church repositories. This year the Christmas postage stamps are secular, but if you ask for Christian stamps they should be able to provide the Mother and Child ones from 2 years ago. The Knights will also soon be placing Christmas Posters at the back of churches. Please only take one if you are able to display it in your window. Many thanks. Michael Stele. |
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Number 5 Homeless Project Street Collection
For the 27th year Number Five will be holding its annual Street Collection in Guildford Town Centre on Friday 14th December. We urgently need volunteers to help as collectors. If you can spare an hour of your choice between 10.00am and 4.00pm please contact Michael Combes on 07768 144439 or at mpfcombes@gmail.com. Last year collectors achieved an astonishing £2566 vital funding for the homeless project! 
Free Christmas Day Lunch
St Edward's Parishioners are organizing a FREE Christmas lunch in Guildford for Senior people on their own on Christmas Day Jacobs Well Village Hall, Jacobs Well Rd, Jacobs Well, Guildford GU4 7PD, arrive 13:00pm for lunch at 13:30pm. If you or someone you know might be interested, please contact Marta Gaskin 07855 846957, marta.gaskin@unigold2000.co.uk or matt.gaskin@unigold2000.co.uk Alternatively, if you have a car and can volunteer to pick up or drop off and spare just an hour of your time on Christmas day that would also be very welcome. Christmas Greetings Campaign
This year the Christmas Greetings Campaign conducted under the auspices of the CPG J&P Group will be using the case materials provided by Action by Christians Against Torture. The campaign aims to send a message of hope and encouragement primarily to individuals suffering unlawful imprisonment or detention, for example Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe or Asia Bibi, who is currently seeking a safe destination following her release from prison in Pakistan. Full details of the campaign will be published shortly. Signing of greetings is planned at St Joseph’s and St Pius after all weekend masses on 8 and 9 December. |
Pilgrimage to Lourdes with HCPT
HCPT group 2 are looking to recruit energetic and caring helpers to be part of our enthusiastic experienced team, offering a weeks pilgrimage holiday to children and young people with additional needs. If you are interested please contact Jude: group2@hcpt.org.uk We have 2 spaces for children and young people with additional needs to join our trip this Easter. The trip is free of charge and promises a week of fun and laughter! For more details contact Jude: group2@hcpt.org.uk 
Film Evening: “The Claim: Archbishop Romero, his people and Pope Francis”
Exclusive showing of the documentary St. Pius Hall Friday 25th January and discussion with Julian Filochowski,Chair of The Archbishop Romero Trust All welcome, please reserve via: TonyAndUnaCorning@gmail.com 01483 449593 |
finance & adminsitration
DIOCESAN ITEMs
To book Mass Intentions, please use the envelopes provided at the back of the church; if you wish to book an specific date please make your request through the form below or ring the Parish Office
