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The Parish of St Joseph's

Dorking

A Parish of the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton

Thank you for taking the time to visit our parish website. We are a very active Catholic community, seeking to share the gospel values as revealed to us by our saviour Jesus Christ. If you find yourself in the area, please do call in and celebrate Holy Mass with us. Our parish priest, Canon John Griffiths is very keen to meet with visitors to the parish.

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You are very welcome!

You are very welcome!

Thank you for taking the time to visit our parish website. We are a very active Catholic community, seeking to share the gospel values as revealed to us by our saviour Jesus Christ. If you find yourself in the area, please do call in and celebrate Holy Mass with us. Our parish priest, Canon John Griffiths is very keen to meet with visitors to the parish.

You are very welcome!

Thank you for taking the time to visit our parish website. We are a very active Catholic community, seeking to share the gospel values as revealed to us by our saviour Jesus Christ. If you find yourself in the area, please do call in and celebrate Holy Mass with us. Our parish priest, Canon John Griffiths is very keen to meet with visitors to the parish.

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Our latest parish weekly news, notices and events below

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By Webmaster 03 Nov, 2024
Consiglia Johnson R.I.P:- Consiglia’s funeral is this Thursday, 7th November at 11.30 am so there will be no 9.30 Mass. We offer our prayers and sympathy to her family and friends at this time. May she rest in peace
By Webmaster 02 Nov, 2024
New Lectionary launching from 1st December. A note from Catholic Herald Ltd: “As the sole subscriptions sales agent for Magnificat in the UK, we are pleased to confirm that the new texts will be used in Magnificat from the December issue. Youc can subscribe to this resource at:https://catholicherald.co.uk/magnificat/ or by phone on: 0203 882 9432
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
Youth provision:- Tea and toast on Friday 8th Nov from 4 pm with a view to an opportunity to chat from 4.45 and finishing with the night prayer of the Church at 5.45. Anyone of secondary school age is welcome to attend.
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By Webmaster 03 Nov, 2024
Consiglia Johnson R.I.P:- Consiglia’s funeral is this Thursday, 7th November at 11.30 am so there will be no 9.30 Mass. We offer our prayers and sympathy to her family and friends at this time. May she rest in peace
By Erica Evans 02 Nov, 2024
November: Month of the Holy Souls:- A reminder that November is the month of the Holy Souls, when we pray for our departed brothers and sisters in Purgatory (see:- What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Purgatory? | Catholic Answers Tract ). A note from the Diocesan directory reads ‘Pleanery indulgence (under the usual conditions) applicable to the dead for a visit to a church on 2nd November; another for each day a cemetery is visited 1-8 November.’
By Webmaster 02 Nov, 2024
Assisted Suicide Bill: As the Bill on assisted suicide is making its way through Parliament, the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales have provided resources to inform you on this very serious matter and ways in which you can contact our MPs, which, of course, you are encouraged to do. The link is: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/ Remember that there will be powerful and highly resourced lobby groups which will be influencing media and promoting celebrities to push this culture of death along, rather than promoting a Gospel of Life! You may be aware that the Canadian Government were grateful to have ‘saved Can $26 million’ on their health care budget onne year, by introducing assisted suicide. There is every ability to greatly improve palliative care, and this is one of the many things which should be promoted. We should also give thought to the manner in which dispositions towards abortion laws and their application have changed since 1968, and, in light of those changes, any considerations and pressures which could be brought to bear by 2080, when our First Holy Communion children will be grandparents who may well feel social pressures being imposed by then!! See also:- Exodus 20:13 and Deuteronomy 5:17 and Cardinal Nichols on ‘youtube’ at Cardinal calls for prayer to uphold the dignity of human life
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
ALL SAINTS DAY: November 1st is ‘All Saints Day’ and a Holy Day of Obligation with Mass being offered at 9.30 am and 7.30 pm. However, it is also the first Friday of the month, when normally there would be the ‘Mass and Meet’ following on from a mid-day Mass, on this occasion, therefore, after the 9.30 Mass there will be coffee and pastries in the hall replacing the lunch. All will be welcome
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
From: SPUC : Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (Spen Valley) is submitting a proposed bill that will legalise assisted suicide, to be introduced to Parliament on 16 October – the first bill of its kind since 2015. A debate will follow, then a vote, probably in December. The MP came first in the private members’ ballot, allowing her to forward her bill. The details of the bill are unclear, though it would likely grant terminally ill people in England and Wales a “right” to state-sanctioned euthanasia and/or assisted suicide – the definition of “terminal” illness is similarly unclear. A similar bill for Scotland defines “terminal” so loosely that it could potentially be interpreted to include any condition said to shorten life expectancy, including alcoholism. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised MPs a free vote on assisted suicide, legislation which he supports. Please view the following link for further details and do take action: MPs to vote on assisted suicide bill for England and Wales that will kill vulnerable people > SPUC From: In regard to the dignity of the human person a Vatican document published in March of this year, is a very helpful reference for us in the face of euthanasia and abortion, it can be found at Declaration “Dignitas Infinita” on Human Dignity (2 April 2024) (vatican.va) of particular help are paragraphs 7, and 18 to 21.

Fr. John Prayer requests: Please remember those who are sick in your daily prayers:  Keith Alexander, Maureen Barry, Brian Bryant, Diane Cornelius, Barbara Day, Rafael Diaz, Helga Evans, Ivor Evenden, Violet Fonseca, Rita Harris, Bea Manson, Mary Jones, Mary Joseph, Eileen Lawrence, John Mintram, Terry O’Shea, Derek Phillips and Bridget Wynne-Farrell. If you would like to add someone to the list, please email the parish office through this link or email the parish direct  (on the newsletter) - Also, please pray for our recently bereaved - List Here

By Webmaster 03 Nov, 2024
Consiglia Johnson R.I.P:- Consiglia’s funeral is this Thursday, 7th November at 11.30 am so there will be no 9.30 Mass. We offer our prayers and sympathy to her family and friends at this time. May she rest in peace
By Webmaster 02 Nov, 2024
New Lectionary launching from 1st December. A note from Catholic Herald Ltd: “As the sole subscriptions sales agent for Magnificat in the UK, we are pleased to confirm that the new texts will be used in Magnificat from the December issue. Youc can subscribe to this resource at:https://catholicherald.co.uk/magnificat/ or by phone on: 0203 882 9432
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
Youth provision:- Tea and toast on Friday 8th Nov from 4 pm with a view to an opportunity to chat from 4.45 and finishing with the night prayer of the Church at 5.45. Anyone of secondary school age is welcome to attend.
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
ROSARY CIRCLE FOR PRIESTLY VOCATIONS:- There is a new ‘Rosary Circle Chart’ to encourage us all to pray for vocations to the Priesthood. The ‘Chart’ lists the 20 decades of the Rosary and a number of columns for people to put their initial or a tick in a box to indicate they will commit to praying the particular decade each day for the month of August, and hopefully, this will create a number of ‘circles’ praying for this intention. This is a very simple spiritual exercise many of us could join in with; at least 20 people praying one decade of the Rosary each day, so the whole of the Rosary is prayed for this particular intention, thus creating a ‘Rosary Circle’. Let it be said, however, that anyone can join the Rosary Circles at any time. Thank you.

You are very welcome!

St Joseph's is the Catholic Parish Church for Dorking and surrounding villages in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. We are an active welcoming community, offering spiritual and pastoral support for everyone, helping each other to grow in knowledge and love of our Catholic faith. We hope that you find the information on our Parish and its activities useful. 


Our Parish Mission Statement

Together with our Priest, we are united in our Catholic faith.

​We pray to the Holy Spirit to guide us in our service of God and our 

service of each other.

As a parish we strive to be a warm, welcoming and forward looking community.


If there is anything else you would like to know please do not hesitate to contact us via the Parish Office on 01306 882433 or email us


 Please check the  current newsletter  for any changes to mass times

By Webmaster 03 Nov, 2024
Consiglia Johnson R.I.P:- Consiglia’s funeral is this Thursday, 7th November at 11.30 am so there will be no 9.30 Mass. We offer our prayers and sympathy to her family and friends at this time. May she rest in peace
By Erica Evans 02 Nov, 2024
November: Month of the Holy Souls:- A reminder that November is the month of the Holy Souls, when we pray for our departed brothers and sisters in Purgatory (see:- What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Purgatory? | Catholic Answers Tract ). A note from the Diocesan directory reads ‘Pleanery indulgence (under the usual conditions) applicable to the dead for a visit to a church on 2nd November; another for each day a cemetery is visited 1-8 November.’
By Webmaster 02 Nov, 2024
Assisted Suicide Bill: As the Bill on assisted suicide is making its way through Parliament, the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales have provided resources to inform you on this very serious matter and ways in which you can contact our MPs, which, of course, you are encouraged to do. The link is: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/ Remember that there will be powerful and highly resourced lobby groups which will be influencing media and promoting celebrities to push this culture of death along, rather than promoting a Gospel of Life! You may be aware that the Canadian Government were grateful to have ‘saved Can $26 million’ on their health care budget onne year, by introducing assisted suicide. There is every ability to greatly improve palliative care, and this is one of the many things which should be promoted. We should also give thought to the manner in which dispositions towards abortion laws and their application have changed since 1968, and, in light of those changes, any considerations and pressures which could be brought to bear by 2080, when our First Holy Communion children will be grandparents who may well feel social pressures being imposed by then!! See also:- Exodus 20:13 and Deuteronomy 5:17 and Cardinal Nichols on ‘youtube’ at Cardinal calls for prayer to uphold the dignity of human life

An Act of Spiritual Communion


My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.

 Amen.


The Sacrament of Reconciliation / Confession

Available after the Saturday morning Mass and from 5.15 to 5.45 Saturday afternoon.

Each Saturday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & the Rosary follow on from Mass until 11.00am.


Saint Ignatius Loyola

Pray as if everything depends on God, and work as if everything depends on you

PARISH MUSIC MINISTRY

Our Music Ministry team include talented singers and and musicians . If you have a passion for music, find out how you can get involved

Our latest parish weekly news, notices and events

Keep informed about parish activities on a week by week basis. Our important activities can be seen featured below, and found on our Parish Newsletter - available online here, or in print at the back of the church.

Fr. Ian's  Prayer requests: Please remember those who are sick in your daily prayers:  

If you would like to add someone to the list, please email the parish office through this link or email the parish direct  (on the newsletter) - Also, please pray for our recently deceased - List Here

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By Webmaster 03 Nov, 2024
Consiglia Johnson R.I.P:- Consiglia’s funeral is this Thursday, 7th November at 11.30 am so there will be no 9.30 Mass. We offer our prayers and sympathy to her family and friends at this time. May she rest in peace
By Erica Evans 02 Nov, 2024
November: Month of the Holy Souls:- A reminder that November is the month of the Holy Souls, when we pray for our departed brothers and sisters in Purgatory (see:- What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Purgatory? | Catholic Answers Tract ). A note from the Diocesan directory reads ‘Pleanery indulgence (under the usual conditions) applicable to the dead for a visit to a church on 2nd November; another for each day a cemetery is visited 1-8 November.’
By Webmaster 02 Nov, 2024
Assisted Suicide Bill: As the Bill on assisted suicide is making its way through Parliament, the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales have provided resources to inform you on this very serious matter and ways in which you can contact our MPs, which, of course, you are encouraged to do. The link is: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/ Remember that there will be powerful and highly resourced lobby groups which will be influencing media and promoting celebrities to push this culture of death along, rather than promoting a Gospel of Life! You may be aware that the Canadian Government were grateful to have ‘saved Can $26 million’ on their health care budget onne year, by introducing assisted suicide. There is every ability to greatly improve palliative care, and this is one of the many things which should be promoted. We should also give thought to the manner in which dispositions towards abortion laws and their application have changed since 1968, and, in light of those changes, any considerations and pressures which could be brought to bear by 2080, when our First Holy Communion children will be grandparents who may well feel social pressures being imposed by then!! See also:- Exodus 20:13 and Deuteronomy 5:17 and Cardinal Nichols on ‘youtube’ at Cardinal calls for prayer to uphold the dignity of human life
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
ALL SAINTS DAY: November 1st is ‘All Saints Day’ and a Holy Day of Obligation with Mass being offered at 9.30 am and 7.30 pm. However, it is also the first Friday of the month, when normally there would be the ‘Mass and Meet’ following on from a mid-day Mass, on this occasion, therefore, after the 9.30 Mass there will be coffee and pastries in the hall replacing the lunch. All will be welcome
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
From: SPUC : Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (Spen Valley) is submitting a proposed bill that will legalise assisted suicide, to be introduced to Parliament on 16 October – the first bill of its kind since 2015. A debate will follow, then a vote, probably in December. The MP came first in the private members’ ballot, allowing her to forward her bill. The details of the bill are unclear, though it would likely grant terminally ill people in England and Wales a “right” to state-sanctioned euthanasia and/or assisted suicide – the definition of “terminal” illness is similarly unclear. A similar bill for Scotland defines “terminal” so loosely that it could potentially be interpreted to include any condition said to shorten life expectancy, including alcoholism. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised MPs a free vote on assisted suicide, legislation which he supports. Please view the following link for further details and do take action: MPs to vote on assisted suicide bill for England and Wales that will kill vulnerable people > SPUC From: In regard to the dignity of the human person a Vatican document published in March of this year, is a very helpful reference for us in the face of euthanasia and abortion, it can be found at Declaration “Dignitas Infinita” on Human Dignity (2 April 2024) (vatican.va) of particular help are paragraphs 7, and 18 to 21.
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
November: Month of the Holy Souls:- A reminder that November is the month of the Holy Souls, when we pray for our departed brothers and sisters in Purgatory (see:- What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Purgatory? | Catholic Answers Tract ). A note from the Diocesan directory reads ‘Pleanery indulgence (under the usual conditions) applicable to the dead for a visit to a church on 2nd November; another for each day a cemetery is visited 1-8 November.’ Perhaps when we say grace after meals during this month to pray the short and simple prayer: ‘May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.’ On other occasions: ‘Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and ;et perpetual light shine upon them, may they rest in peace. Amen.’

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Important Notices

By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
First Holy Communion programmes 2024 /2025: There will be two groups preparing for First Holy Communion as there are a number of older children, in Yr 5 and above as well as those of Yr. 3. An initial parent’s meeting for Holy Communion will take place on Friday 8th November at 7pm to discuss and outline programmes; only one parent is required to attend, children do not need to be present.  First Holy Communion programmes 2024 /2025: There will be two groups preparing for First Holy Communion as there are a number of older children, in Yr 5 and above as well as those of Yr. 3. An initial parents meeting for Holy Communion will take place on Friday 8th November at 7pm to discuss and outline programmes; only one parent is required to attend, children do not need to be present Previous New First Holy Communion and Confirmation programmes 2024 /2025, application forms to join these programmes are now available at the entrances to the church. The deadline for returning applications to Fr. Ian, in person, is Sunday 6th October, no further applications for the year 2024/ 2025 will be accepted after this date. If your child is in year 3 or above they are eligible to join the First Holy Communion programme. For the Confirmation programme candidates must be 14 years of age or over by the end of June 2025. To join the programmes weekly attendance at Sunday Mass is a requirement.
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
Confirmation programme 2024/2025: There will be an initial meeting for the Confirmation programme on Thursday 14th November at 7 pm in the small hall. This introductory meeting should not take more than an hour. Those who have made application to join the programme should attend with at least one parent

NEWS ADDITIONS, UPDATES & FEEDBACK

We encourage parishioners to submit articles, or information that you feel  appropriate for our news section. Also,  do send us feedback about how we can improve our website. Please send details to the parish office through the link below.

By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
Youth provision:- Tea and toast on Friday 8th Nov from 4 pm with a view to an opportunity to chat from 4.45 and finishing with the night prayer of the Church at 5.45. Anyone of secondary school age is welcome to attend.
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
ROSARY CIRCLE FOR PRIESTLY VOCATIONS:- There is a new ‘Rosary Circle Chart’ to encourage us all to pray for vocations to the Priesthood. The ‘Chart’ lists the 20 decades of the Rosary and a number of columns for people to put their initial or a tick in a box to indicate they will commit to praying the particular decade each day for the month of August, and hopefully, this will create a number of ‘circles’ praying for this intention. This is a very simple spiritual exercise many of us could join in with; at least 20 people praying one decade of the Rosary each day, so the whole of the Rosary is prayed for this particular intention, thus creating a ‘Rosary Circle’. Let it be said, however, that anyone can join the Rosary Circles at any time. Thank you.
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
Adult Formation / RCIA A number of adults have requested to be received into the Church, so to facilitate an initial discussion and outline of a programme, there will be a meeting for anyone interested in knowing more about our faith on Monday 11th November at 7.30 in the small hall.
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
Youth provision:- Tea and toast on Friday 8th Nov from 4 pm with a view to an opportunity to chat from 4.45 and finishing with the night prayer of the Church at 5.45. Anyone of secondary school age is welcome to attend.
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
ROSARY CIRCLE FOR PRIESTLY VOCATIONS:- There is a new ‘Rosary Circle Chart’ to encourage us all to pray for vocations to the Priesthood. The ‘Chart’ lists the 20 decades of the Rosary and a number of columns for people to put their initial or a tick in a box to indicate they will commit to praying the particular decade each day for the month of August, and hopefully, this will create a number of ‘circles’ praying for this intention. This is a very simple spiritual exercise many of us could join in with; at least 20 people praying one decade of the Rosary each day, so the whole of the Rosary is prayed for this particular intention, thus creating a ‘Rosary Circle’. Let it be said, however, that anyone can join the Rosary Circles at any time. Thank you.
By Webmaster 01 Nov, 2024
Adult Formation / RCIA A number of adults have requested to be received into the Church, so to facilitate an initial discussion and outline of a programme, there will be a meeting for anyone interested in knowing more about our faith on Monday 11th November at 7.30 in the small hall.
By Webmaster 05 Oct, 2024
Lighthouse: on 12th Oct at St. Joseph’s, Epsom an afternoon of renewal care of the A&B Diocese Charismatic Diocesan Service of Communion (CDSC) team. The theme is “These are the signs that will be associated with believers” (Mk 16:17) Doors open at 1.30pm finishing with the parish Mass at 5.30 pm. For more info: https://www.abcharismatic.org/

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