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Epsom Deanery Calendar
Regular times of Mass and other opportunities to pray together and meet socially are shown against each community on the Parish Directory page
or you can see them listed together on the Weekly Calendar.
Below is a summary of other up-coming events across
all our communities and beyond.
St Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition
open until Sunday 1st November
St Peter's Church, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, BN43 5WG
All are warmly welcome.
25 OCT
ROSARY & BENEDICTION
Sunday 25th October & weekly during October, 4:00pm
St Ann's Church Hall Annexe, BANSTEAD
The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary.
26 OCT
BEREAVEMENT CAFE
26th October & last Monday monthly, after 10:00am Mass
In the Chatterton Room, St Joseph's Church, EPSOM
28 OCT
WEDNESDAY CAFE
Wednesday 28th October & weekly, 10:30am-12:30pm
St Michael's Church Hall, ASHTEAD
Everyone is welcome to enjoy a selection of teas/coffees and cakes. We support Action in Africa and CAFOD.
28 OCT
LIFE AND LOSS CAFE (BEREAVEMENT CAFE)
Wednesday 28th October & last Wednesday monthly, 12:45-1:45pm
St Michael's Church Hall, ASHTEAD
29 OCT
BIBLE TIMELINE
Thursday 29th October & weekly, 7:30pm
Church of Our Lady & St Peter, LEATHERHEAD
Meetings resume after the summer break, studying the New Testament and God's plan for our salvation. All welcome.
30 OCT
ST CLEMENT'S SOCIAL HUB
Friday 30th October & every Friday, 2:00-4:00pm
In the Tivey Room, St Clement's Church, EWELL
A welcoming place to meet new people and enjoy relaxed conversation. Enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits, have a chat, play a board game or puzzle, bring along you own craft or colouring, or simply spend some time in a warm and friendly space. Just turn up - it's free. all welcome.
30 OCT
ST MICHAEL'S YOUTH CLUB
Friday 30th October & weekly, 6:30-8:30pm
St Michael's Hall, ASHTEAD
Friendship. Fun. Faith. Food. Meet new people, play games, share snacks and explore the Catholic faith through videos, activities and real conversations - in a safe space. Years 7 - 13 welcome. Drop in and see what it's all about.
31 OCT
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
Saturday 31st October & last Saturday monthly, 3:00-5:00pm
In the hall, St Joseph's Church, EPSOM
A new group for mums, dads and their children, ideal for families with children of any age group, up to the end of primary school. Join us for an afternoon of faith-sharing through stories, food, prayer and creative play. All welcome.
2 NOV
TODDLER GROUP
Monday 2nd November & weekly during term time, 9:30-11:15am
St Joseph's Church Hall, ESPOM
Warm and welcoming toddler group, with tea, coffee & craft activities. Parking available.
Cost £2.50 per family (including 3 children; £1 for additional children).
Volunteers needed! Interested in helping to run the group? Speak to one of our members
3 NOV
"FIRST TUESDAY GROUP"
GROWING IN FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP
Tuesday 3rd November & first Tuesday monthly, 7:00pm
In the hall, St Michael's Church, ASHTEAD.
A regular opportunity for anyone and everyone to come together and deepen both friendships and faith. We'll begin with a social time, move into faith refection and end with prayer. At the next meeting, we’ll reflect on ... (details to follow)
3 NOV
DISCUSSION GROUP
Tuesday 3rd November, 7:30pm
Chatterton Room, St Joseph's Church, EPSOM
The Discussion Group is intended to assist us when we are challenged about our faith. The next topic will be “Why does a loving and merciful God allow the natural disasters that we experience both personally and globally?” Fr Gary will be attending for guidance.
For further information or to suggest future topics please contact: chris@thetimminsfamily.co.uk
4 NOV
ST TERESA'S KNITTING CLUB
Wednesday 4th November & first Wednesday monthly, 2:00-4:00pm
St Ann's Church Hall Annexe, BANSTEAD
All welcome.
5 NOV
PARISH YOUTH GROUP
Thursday 5th November & fortnightly 6:00pm
St Joseph's Church Hall, DORKING
Young people in school years 6-11 are welcome. Registration will take place and, among other things, supper will be provided. Further details available via sj.youth.dorking@gmail.com
6 NOV
FIRST FRIDAY LUNCH
Friday 6th November, 12:30pm
St Joseph's Church Hall, DORKING
Although there will not be Mass at St Joseph's on 2nd October, the first Friday lunch will be available. Everyone is welcome to attend a light lunch, which will be provided. Donations towards cost are greatly appreciated.
7 NOV
A DAY WITH MARY
Saturday 7th November, 9:30am-5:00pm
WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL
A day of instruction, devotion & intercession, based on the message given at Fatima in 1917.
The day includes an Entry Procession of Our Lady of Fatima, the Angelus, Mass in honour of Our Lady at 10:30am (Celebrant & preacher: Archbishop Richard Moth), opportunities for praying the Rosary (Five Joyful Mysteries, Five Luminous Mysteries, Five Sorrowful Mysteries, Five Glorious Mysteries), Exposition and Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction.
Please bring a packed lunch. For the full programme, see https://adaywithmary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Westminster-Cathedral-poster-Rev.-Oct-2026.pdf.
7 NOV
YOUNG ADULTS' RETREAT DAY
Saturday 7th November, 10:00am-6:30pm
St Richard's, CHICHESTER
Part of our Young Adult Retreat series: "You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me" (Jn 15:27). Pope Leo XIV's message for the 40th World Youth Day. Young Adults (18-35) from across the UK are invited to join the Youth team from Arundel and Brighton Diocese for a retreat day that will focus on the following extract from John's Gospel: "To bear witness to the light, that all might believe through him" (Jn 1:7). Join us and guest speakers for a powerful one-day retreat — a sacred opportunity to encounter Jesus. Come as you are, bringing your fears, joys, struggles and hopes before Him in an atmosphere of prayer, worship, and openness. A jam-packed day of prayer, formation, friendship, and fun as together, we will seek hearts open to His healing presence, trusting that Jesus desires to bring freedom, restoration, and transformation to our lives. As we encounter Him, we pray to discover true peace within ourselves, to become peacemakers in the world around us, and to be renewed with an apostolic fire burning brightly within our hearts. Lunch and refreshments are included in the ticket price. Participants are very welcome to stay on for social time at a local pub afterwards.
Tickets start from £20pp. To find out more, go to:
https://abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/finkvrb9
7 NOV
MASS FOR THE BEREAVED
Saturday 7th November, 11:00am
St Joseph's Church, EPSOM
Our Annual Memorial Mass for the Bereaved is for all who are bereaved but we remember especially those who have lost loved ones in the last 12 months. All are welcome. After Mass, please come for tea, coffee and refreshments in the Canon Crystal Hall.
7 NOV
FILM NIGHT
Saturday 7th November, 6:45pm
St John's Church Hall, TADWORTH
'The Last Rifleman' A heartfelt drama with Pierce Brosnan. A World War II veteran escapes his care home to embark on a journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Rater 12A, time 1 hour 40 minutes, tea & biscuits included, choc ice & popcorn £1. £5 donation recommended to cover costs. All welcome!
11 NOV
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Wednesday 11th November & 2nd Wednesday monthly, after 9:30am Mass until noon
St Ann's Church Hall Annexe, BANSTEAD
Pop in any time - feel free to bring a friend.
11 NOV
BINGO
Wednesday 11th November & 2nd Wednesday monthly, 2:00pm
St Michael's Church Hall, ASHTEAD
Come along and have some fun. You can play the ten games for as little as £1. Free refreshments at half time. Proceeds from a 50p per ticket raffle go to 'My Time', a local children’s charity.
12 NOV
SIMPLE LUNCH
Thursday 12th November & 2nd Thursday monthly, 12:00 noon
St John's Church Hall, TADWORTH
All are very welcome and donations appreciated.
20 NOV
PARISH DAY OF RECOLLECTION, St Joseph's, Epsom
Friday 20th November, 10:00am-6:30pm
Franciscan Centre, LADYWELL
We are planning a Parish Day of Recollection in a picturesque, peaceful setting near Godalming. A full programme is being prepared in co-operation with the Team at Ladywell, but it will be based on 2026 marking the 800th Anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. We expect the day to include Mass, talks, discussions and time for quiet reflection.
Cost for the day £35, which includes a two-course lunch and coffee and tea throughout the day. NOTE: non-refundable 30% deposit (£10.50) payable on booking; balance (£24.50) to be collected before October 20th.
We have booked a coach from St Joseph's church (depart 08:45, return ~17:15) - depending on numbers, the cost of the coach is expected to be in the region of £15.
To join us, please contact Jenny & John Mortimer: jennyandjohnm@netscape.net
21 NOV
ASHTEAD CHURCHES TOGETHER MEN'S BREAKFAST
Saturday 21st November, 8:00-9:30am
St Michael's Church Hall, ASHTEAD
We are a group of like-minded men from all the Christian churches in Ashtead, who wish to develop friendships and express their common faith beyond attending their various Sunday services. We meet monthly on Saturday mornings over a simple breakfast (normally £5). We have a diverse programme of speakers and topics to stimulate discussion, expand understanding, and deepen our faith... something for everyone!
All ages, backgrounds, shapes and interests are welcome - neighbours and friends, as well as regular churchgoers. This month's speaker & topic: Linda Bake, Friends of Leatherhead Hospital.
For more details & a full programme, see Ashtead Churches Men's Group
21 NOV
BEREAVEMENT CAFE
Saturday 21st November & monthly, 11:00am
St John's Church Hall, TADWORTH
22 NOV
CHORAL CONCERT IN MEMORY OF FR STEPHEN ORTIGER OSB
Sunday 22nd November, 7:15pm
WORTH ABBEY
Hosted by Worth Society, a very special musical event at Worth Abbey in honour of the third Abbot of Worth, Fr Stephen Ortiger OSB. The programme will include the première of Julian Gairdner’s new work, Abbatial Requiem, alongside a selection of other choral pieces performed by Vox Cordis and the Worthian Singers. This concert brings together musicians, alumni, friends of the Abbey, and members of the wider Worth community to celebrate Fr Stephen’s memory through the beauty of sacred music. Net proceeds will be shared by The Fr Stephen Ortiger Bursary Fund and The Catholic Diocese of Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage.
Tickets: £16.50, including complimentary interval refreshments. Please go to: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/abbatialrequiemconcert/2064698
30 NOV
PARISH MISSION: "HAIL, HOLY QUEEN!"
Monday 30th November - Wednesday 2nd December
St Ann's Church, BANSTEAD
Three days with Our Lady, led by Fr Royston, from the Redemptorist Monastery in South London. Fr Royston is the Missions Coordinator for his province, organising the Parish Mission apostolate and preaching around 20 missions a year. He is also the Vocations Director for the Redemptorists in the UK, helping young men discern the call of God.
19 DEC
PARISH VISIT: THE NATIVITY JOURNEY AT WINTERSHALL
Saturday 19th December, 1:00pm performance
St Joseph's, EPSOM
We are planning a parish visit to The Nativity at Wintershall for the one o’clock performance on Saturday, 19 December, 2026. The performance lasts about 90 minutes. Wintershall is a country estate near Guildford, renowned for staging re-enactments from the life of Jesus Christ. The Nativity Journey is the perfect festive event for kids, parents and grandparents.
Admission charges: Adult £35, Child £18, Family (two adults + two children) £98
Note: if we have a group booking over 30, we will be offered a 10% discount.
TRAVEL: You are free to make you own way to & from Wintershall, but we have booked a coach, to depart from St Joseph's, Epsom @ 11:30am, with return departing 3:00pm.
Cost of coach: adults £20, under 18s £10
BOOKING: This performance will be in very high demand,so,if you plan to join us,we must hear from you by October 31st,at which point we will ask you for a 50% deposit. We will collect the balance later, when requested by Wintershall. To book and/or ask any questions, please email: jennyandjohnm@netscape.net
23 JAN, 2027
YOUNG ADULTS' RETREAT DAY
Saturday 23rd January 2027, 10:00am-6:00pm
ARUNDEL CATHEDRAL
Part of our Young Adult Retreat series: "You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me" (Jn 15:27). Pope Leo XIV's message for the 40th World Youth Day. Young Adults (18-35) from across the UK are invited to join the Youth team from Arundel and Brighton Diocese for a retreat day that will focus on the theme of Hope: "So do not be discouraged: like the saints, you too are called to persevere with hope, especially in the face of difficulties and obstacles." Pope Leo XIV's message for the 40th World Youth Day. Join us and guest speakers for a powerful one-day retreat — a sacred opportunity to encounter Jesus. Come as you are, bringing your fears, joys, struggles and hopes before Him in an atmosphere of prayer, worship, and openness. A jam-packed day of prayer, formation, friendship, and fun as together, we will seek hearts open to His healing presence, trusting that Jesus desires to bring freedom, restoration, and transformation to our lives. As we encounter Him, we pray to discover true peace within ourselves, to become peacemakers in the world around us, and to be renewed with an apostolic fire burning brightly within our hearts. Lunch and refreshments are included in the ticket price. Participants are very welcome to join the Parish Mass at 5pm, with social time at a local pub to follow.
Tickets start from £20pp. To book your place or find out more, go to:
https://abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/uqcr6ewr
6 MAR, 2027
"CYMFed Flame Congress 2027"
Saturday 6th March, 2027
OVO Arena, WEMBLEY
Join the Diocese Youth Team at the largest Catholic Youth event in England & Wales, designed for young people aged 14+ to share their faith.
For information about The Catholic Youth Ministry Federation, go to: https://cymfed.org.uk/
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