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ST JOSEPH'S PARISH
DORKING


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!

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.


Parish Halls

St Joseph’s is blessed with having two interconnecting halls, a large kitchen and toilet facilities. 

Either one or other of these halls is available for hire either on a regular or one-off basis typically at a cost of £35 per hour. 

Special dispensation to this charge is available at the discretion of the Parish Priest. 

If you are interested in using this facility please contact us or by phone on 01306 882433.




Our latest parish weekly news, notices and events below

Download the parish Newsletter Here

HOLY WEEK LITURGIES

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
HOLY WEEK LITURGIES are follows: Palm Sunday Mass times are as usual, as are the Masses on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st March are anticipated to be at the usual time of 9.30. Maundy Thursday 2nd April: 7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by watching at the Altar of Repose until midnight. Good Friday 3rd April: 3.00 pm Solemn Liturgy of the Passion. 7.00 pm Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday 4th: 8.30 pm THE EASTER VIGIL (Sunset is at 19.49) Easter Sunday 5th April: Dawn Mass at 8.00 Mass of the Day at 10.00 am. BLESSING OF EASTER BASKETS The blessing of the Easter Baskets will be on Easter Saturday, 5th April at 10.30am SWIECENIE JAJEK i POKARMOW bedzie w sobote o godz. 10.30.

THE SEASON OF LENT

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
THE SEASON OF LENT:- Study Group:- continues this Tuesday, 17th March from 11 am for about an hour. This Lent we are following the booklet entitled ‘We dare to ask’ which ‘comprises of five sessions which reflect on the Baptismal promises we make or renew at Easter, exploring how our baptism is not only rooted within God’s plan of salvation but also a calling to a new way of life.’ Stations of the Cross on Friday evening at 7 pm (using the Stations composed by St. Alphonsus Liguori's)

Mass and Meet for March

March 8, 2026
MASS AND MEET FOR MARCH:- Will be on Friday 13th March with Mass at 12 mid-day followed by a light lunch in the church hall. Everyone is welcome.
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GRANT FOR CHURCH REPAIR

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
You are invited to help make a special coffee morning. After the 10am Mass next Sunday 22nd March you'll not just enjoy coffee, tea and cake as usual, but you could help us raise £50 (or a little more) to support the wonderful work of the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust. In so doing, we may be eligible for a grant toward our much needed church repairs! Winning a grant is not guaranteed, but an enjoyable occasion is. Please do come along! Many thanks.

THE SEASON OF LENT

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
THE SEASON OF LENT:- Study Group:- continues this Tuesday, 17th March from 11 am for about an hour. This Lent we are following the booklet entitled ‘We dare to ask’ which ‘comprises of five sessions which reflect on the Baptismal promises we make or renew at Easter, exploring how our baptism is not only rooted within God’s plan of salvation but also a calling to a new way of life.’ Stations of the Cross on Friday evening at 7 pm (using the Stations composed by St. Alphonsus Liguori's)

Lenten Study Group

March 8, 2026
THE SEASON OF LENT:- Study Group:- continues this Tuesday, 10th March from 11 am for about an hour. This Lent we are following the booklet entitled ‘We dare to ask’ which ‘comprises of five sessions which reflect on the Baptismal promises we make or renew at Easter, exploring how our baptism is not only rooted within God’s plan of salvation but also a calling to a new way of life.’

Lent CAFOD Family Fast Day

By Webmaster • February 23, 2026
The Lent CAFOD family fast day is this February 27th. Envelopes are available at the church entrances or donate online at cafod.org.uk/envelope or call 0303 303 3030. Text CAFODLENT to 70085 to donate £10 or use the QR card

GIFT AID

By Webmaster • February 15, 2026
Our thanks to all those of you who contribute to the parish through the ‘Gift Aid Scheme’ by whatever means. As you may be aware, for every declare £1.00 contributed by a tax-payer to the parish as part of a Registered Charity, generates a further 25 pence, so your £4.00 becomes £5.00 at no extra cost to you. As we approach a new tax year, and if you are a tax-payer contributing to the parish and are not in the gift aid scheme, might we encourage you to join it, please? Many thanks.

Fr. Ian Prayer requests:  Please remember those who are sick in your daily prayers:  please pray for our recently bereaved

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.


Parish Halls

St Joseph’s is blessed with having two interconnecting halls, a large kitchen and toilet facilities.

Either one or other of these halls is available for hire either on a regular or one-off basis typically at a cost of £35 per hour.

Special dispensation to this charge is available at the discretion of the Parish Priest.

If you are interested in using this facility please contact us or by phone on 01306 882433.

HOLY WEEK LITURGIES

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
HOLY WEEK LITURGIES are follows: Palm Sunday Mass times are as usual, as are the Masses on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st March are anticipated to be at the usual time of 9.30. Maundy Thursday 2nd April: 7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by watching at the Altar of Repose until midnight. Good Friday 3rd April: 3.00 pm Solemn Liturgy of the Passion. 7.00 pm Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday 4th: 8.30 pm THE EASTER VIGIL (Sunset is at 19.49) Easter Sunday 5th April: Dawn Mass at 8.00 Mass of the Day at 10.00 am. BLESSING OF EASTER BASKETS The blessing of the Easter Baskets will be on Easter Saturday, 5th April at 10.30am SWIECENIE JAJEK i POKARMOW bedzie w sobote o godz. 10.30.

THE SEASON OF LENT

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
THE SEASON OF LENT:- Study Group:- continues this Tuesday, 17th March from 11 am for about an hour. This Lent we are following the booklet entitled ‘We dare to ask’ which ‘comprises of five sessions which reflect on the Baptismal promises we make or renew at Easter, exploring how our baptism is not only rooted within God’s plan of salvation but also a calling to a new way of life.’ Stations of the Cross on Friday evening at 7 pm (using the Stations composed by St. Alphonsus Liguori's)

Mass and Meet for March

March 8, 2026
MASS AND MEET FOR MARCH:- Will be on Friday 13th March with Mass at 12 mid-day followed by a light lunch in the church hall. Everyone is welcome.

Lenten Study Group

March 8, 2026
THE SEASON OF LENT:- Study Group:- continues this Tuesday, 10th March from 11 am for about an hour. This Lent we are following the booklet entitled ‘We dare to ask’ which ‘comprises of five sessions which reflect on the Baptismal promises we make or renew at Easter, exploring how our baptism is not only rooted within God’s plan of salvation but also a calling to a new way of life.’

 Please check the  current newsletter  for any changes to mass times

GRANT FOR CHURCH REPAIR

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
You are invited to help make a special coffee morning. After the 10am Mass next Sunday 22nd March you'll not just enjoy coffee, tea and cake as usual, but you could help us raise £50 (or a little more) to support the wonderful work of the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust. In so doing, we may be eligible for a grant toward our much needed church repairs! Winning a grant is not guaranteed, but an enjoyable occasion is. Please do come along! Many thanks.

THE SEASON OF LENT

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
THE SEASON OF LENT:- Study Group:- continues this Tuesday, 17th March from 11 am for about an hour. This Lent we are following the booklet entitled ‘We dare to ask’ which ‘comprises of five sessions which reflect on the Baptismal promises we make or renew at Easter, exploring how our baptism is not only rooted within God’s plan of salvation but also a calling to a new way of life.’ Stations of the Cross on Friday evening at 7 pm (using the Stations composed by St. Alphonsus Liguori's)

Lenten Study Group

March 8, 2026
THE SEASON OF LENT:- Study Group:- continues this Tuesday, 10th March from 11 am for about an hour. This Lent we are following the booklet entitled ‘We dare to ask’ which ‘comprises of five sessions which reflect on the Baptismal promises we make or renew at Easter, exploring how our baptism is not only rooted within God’s plan of salvation but also a calling to a new way of life.’

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.


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)

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GRANT FOR CHURCH REPAIR

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
You are invited to help make a special coffee morning. After the 10am Mass next Sunday 22nd March you'll not just enjoy coffee, tea and cake as usual, but you could help us raise £50 (or a little more) to support the wonderful work of the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust. In so doing, we may be eligible for a grant toward our much needed church repairs! Winning a grant is not guaranteed, but an enjoyable occasion is. Please do come along! Many thanks.

THE SEASON OF LENT

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
THE SEASON OF LENT:- Study Group:- continues this Tuesday, 17th March from 11 am for about an hour. This Lent we are following the booklet entitled ‘We dare to ask’ which ‘comprises of five sessions which reflect on the Baptismal promises we make or renew at Easter, exploring how our baptism is not only rooted within God’s plan of salvation but also a calling to a new way of life.’ Stations of the Cross on Friday evening at 7 pm (using the Stations composed by St. Alphonsus Liguori's)

Lenten Study Group

March 8, 2026
THE SEASON OF LENT:- Study Group:- continues this Tuesday, 10th March from 11 am for about an hour. This Lent we are following the booklet entitled ‘We dare to ask’ which ‘comprises of five sessions which reflect on the Baptismal promises we make or renew at Easter, exploring how our baptism is not only rooted within God’s plan of salvation but also a calling to a new way of life.’

Lent CAFOD Family Fast Day

By Webmaster • February 23, 2026
The Lent CAFOD family fast day is this February 27th. Envelopes are available at the church entrances or donate online at cafod.org.uk/envelope or call 0303 303 3030. Text CAFODLENT to 70085 to donate £10 or use the QR card

Latest News

Prayers of the Saints

Important Notices

GRANT FOR CHURCH REPAIR

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
You are invited to help make a special coffee morning. After the 10am Mass next Sunday 22nd March you'll not just enjoy coffee, tea and cake as usual, but you could help us raise £50 (or a little more) to support the wonderful work of the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust. In so doing, we may be eligible for a grant toward our much needed church repairs! Winning a grant is not guaranteed, but an enjoyable occasion is. Please do come along! Many thanks.

HOLY WEEK LITURGIES

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
HOLY WEEK LITURGIES are follows: Palm Sunday Mass times are as usual, as are the Masses on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st March are anticipated to be at the usual time of 9.30. Maundy Thursday 2nd April: 7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by watching at the Altar of Repose until midnight. Good Friday 3rd April: 3.00 pm Solemn Liturgy of the Passion. 7.00 pm Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday 4th: 8.30 pm THE EASTER VIGIL (Sunset is at 19.49) Easter Sunday 5th April: Dawn Mass at 8.00 Mass of the Day at 10.00 am. BLESSING OF EASTER BASKETS The blessing of the Easter Baskets will be on Easter Saturday, 5th April at 10.30am SWIECENIE JAJEK i POKARMOW bedzie w sobote o godz. 10.30.

MASS & MEET

The next event will be on Friday 13 March 2026 after midday Mass. All are welcome!

NEWS ADDITIONS, UPDATES & FEEDBACK

We encourage parishioners to submit articles or information that you feel  appropriate for our news section. Please send details to the parish office through the link below.

Lenten Reconciliation Services across the Epsom Deanery

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
Fri 20th March, 7.30pm at St Joseph's, Epsom. Sun 22nd March, 3pm at St Joseph's, Dorking. Fri 27th March, 7.30pm at Our Lady of Sorrows, Effingham We welcome other priests to our penitential service next Sunday at 3 pm, so we should make the opportunity to receive of our Lord’s mercy and love in this sacrament, which, Holy Mother Church obliges us to do at least once each year.

Rosary Circles for Priestly Vocations

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
If you haven’t already done so, but would still like to commit to praying a decade of the Rosary each day during February, then please do put your initial or a tick in one of the boxes on the ‘Rosary Circle’ chart in the church porch.  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 February, 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.

Mass and Meet for March

March 8, 2026
MASS AND MEET FOR MARCH:- Will be on Friday 13th March with Mass at 12 mid-day followed by a light lunch in the church hall. Everyone is welcome.

Life in the Spirit Seminars

By Webmaster • March 8, 2026
Life in the Spirit Seminars from each Tuesday from 14th April to 2nd June 2026 at St. Joseph’s, Redhill, each week at 7.30. Further details available from the poster on the noticeboard.

Lenten Reconciliation Services across the Epsom Deanery

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
Fri 20th March, 7.30pm at St Joseph's, Epsom. Sun 22nd March, 3pm at St Joseph's, Dorking. Fri 27th March, 7.30pm at Our Lady of Sorrows, Effingham We welcome other priests to our penitential service next Sunday at 3 pm, so we should make the opportunity to receive of our Lord’s mercy and love in this sacrament, which, Holy Mother Church obliges us to do at least once each year.

Rosary Circles for Priestly Vocations

By Webmaster • March 15, 2026
If you haven’t already done so, but would still like to commit to praying a decade of the Rosary each day during February, then please do put your initial or a tick in one of the boxes on the ‘Rosary Circle’ chart in the church porch.  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 February, 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.

Mass and Meet for March

March 8, 2026
MASS AND MEET FOR MARCH:- Will be on Friday 13th March with Mass at 12 mid-day followed by a light lunch in the church hall. Everyone is welcome.

Parish Events

OUR EVENTS CALENDAR

Remember to check our events calendar for all of the activities happening within the parish