SMOTA GRANDPARENTS’ GROUPS Within the Diocese, we have several active grandparent groups who gather to pray for their grandchildren. If you are interested in joining or creating a group in you parish please do contact Katherine Bergin at katherine.bergin@abdiocese.org.uk
The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has published new guidance on the Assisted Dying Bill, warning Catholics of the dangers it contains. The Conference is encouraging the faithful to pray that the Bill is defeated and for a greater focus on high-quality end-of-life care. It is also asking Catholics to consider writing to their … Read more
Help save lives in Brighton during 22nd September – 31st October. You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization! Through prayers and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired a million plus volunteers! Here is how to take part: Vigil location: outside MSI Reproductive Choices Clinic, 175 … Read more
THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET PRAYER GROUP meet every Friday evening from 7.00pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. The chaplet is followed by a reading from the diary of St Faustina. Everyone is welcome.
The Christmas catalogue has arrived and a Christmas order will be placed soon. For more information, please pop into the Parish Shop or call Frances on 07989 809 656. Parish Diaries for 2022 will be available by early October. In addition, and as requested, Bible Alive is back in stock. October copies are available priced … Read more
If you have men and women who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men and women who will deal likewise with their fellow human beings. St Francis of Assisi, d. 1226
Today, International Climate Sunday, marks the beginning of the Season of Creation initiated by Pope Francis. During the 2021 Season of Creation (1st September – 4th October), thousands of Christians on six continents get together for a time of restoration and hope, a jubilee for our earth, and to discover radically new ways of living … Read more
QUIET DAY, WEDNESDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER. A Quiet Day with silence and space to reflect, and including materials on the themes of harvest and fruitfulness will be held on Wednesday 22nd September at a beautiful country house in the South Downs near Arundel. Cost £15. Optional sessions of spiritual direction are available. Also, an individually guided … Read more
If you are celebrating a wedding anniversary of particular significance you are welcome to join the annual celebration of marriage at St Joseph’s Church in Guildford. This year the celebration, with Bishop Richard, is on Saturday, October 9th with Mass at 11.30am. In order that we can be Covid-compliant, we do ask that everyone book … Read more
On Saturday 18th September, at 2.30pm, a new group will hold its first meeting in the Parish Centre – the Sunshine Group. The group hopes to meet monthly and is designed for “the lost, lonely or low”. If you wish to come you will be given a warm welcome and a cheering “cuppa”.