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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.
7 APR
SEED SOWING & PICNIC
Tuesday 7th April, timing TO BE CONFIRMED, but somewhere between 11:00am & 5:45pm
St Ann's Church, BANSTEAD
Organised by the children's liturgy & flower garden team. Bring a picnic if you wish to. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be provided. We will have songs and story about how seeds grow and activities and drawing for children to do. No experience necessary.
The event will still take place if the weather is bad: if necessary, it will be in the church hall.
There will be an opportunity for the children to sow a seed to take home and one for the flower garden. This year to encourage the children we will set aside an area in the border to transplant the children's flowers where they will be able to go and check on them.
7 APR
DISCUSSION GROUP
Tuesday 7th April (& monthly), 7:30pm
Chatterton Room, St Joseph's Church, EPSOM
Join us for a friendly discussion on a faith topic.
This month's subject for discussion is yet to be confirmed.
8 APR
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Wednesday 8th April (& 2nd Wednesday monthly), after 9:30am Mass until 12:00 noon
St Ann's Church Hall Annexe, BANSTEAD
Pop in any time - feel free to bring a friend.
11 APR
A DAY WITH MARY
Saturday 11th April, 8:25am-5:00pm
St Joseph's Church, EPSOM
Includes video on Our Lady of Fatima, Procession & Holy Mass (9:30am), recitation of the Rosary, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, sermons, Confessions, Benediction, enrolment in the Brown Scapular and conferment of the Miraculous Medal. Please bring packed lunch.
For full details, see attached poster.
11 APR
FREE FAMILY MOVIE AFTERNOON
Saturday 11th April, 3:30pm
St John's Church Hall, TADWORTH
"The Prince of Egypt" - award-winning family-friendly animation movie. Rated PG, Run-time 99 minutes. Free entry, with tea, juice & popcorn included. Seats & cushions provided. All welcome.
12 APR
HOLY HOUR FOR DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Sunday 12th April, 3:00pm
Church of the Holy Spirit, FETCHAM
Includes Adoration, Prayer and Benediction, followed by refreshments. All welcome.
14 APR
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS
Tuesdays 14th, 21st & 28th April, 12th & 19th May and 2nd June, 7:30pm
St Joseph's Church, REDHILL
A series of seminars with guest speakers, hosted by Stuart Burman, who coordinates the delivery of the Charismatic Renewal International Service (CHARIS) in our diocese.
PLUS: celebratory Vigil Mass at Our Lady of Consolation, West Grinstead, on Sat. 23rd May.
For full detail and to register, go to:
https://www.abcharismatic.org/the-promise-of-the-father-2026/
18 APR
"HOW TO PREPARE YOUR OWN FUNERAL"
Saturday 18th April, 11:00-12:00 noon
St Michael's Church Hall, ASHTEAD
Session run by the Ministry of Consolation team. Tea / coffee / biscuits will be provided. To take part, please contact the parish office (01372 272267), or sign on the sheet in the church porch. Please do this by Friday April 10th at the latest.
23 APR
GRANDPARENTS' FORMATION DAY
Thursday 23rd April, 10:00am-4:00pm
St John the Evangelist Hall, HORSHAM
Join a wonderful day with guest speaker David Wells; listen to his experience as evangelist, father and grandfather. Meet people across the grandparent network and those keen to bring faith to the next generation.
Register on A&B Diocesan website: https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/events
23 APR
BIBLE STUDY on St Mark's Gospel
Thursdays starting 23rd April, after 7:00pm Mass
St Clement's Church, EWELL
Led by Fr Alexander.
26 APR
FR ALEXANDER'S 30th ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
Sundays 26th April
St Clement's Church, EWELL
Details of celebration to follow ...
24 APR
BEREAVEMENT CAFE
Friday 24th April (& last Friday monthly), 12:00 noon
St Michael's Church Hall, ASHTEAD
25 APR
BEREAVEMENT CAFE
Saturday 25th April (& last Saturday monthly), 11:00am
St John's Church Hall, TADWORTH
27 APR
BEREAVEMENT CAFE
Monday 27th April (& last Monday monthly), after 10:00am Mass
Chatterton Room, St Joseph's Church, EPSOM
2 MAY
CALLED TO LOVE: A RETREAT FOR SINGLES
Saturday 2nd May - Sunday 3rd May, 10:30am
Theodore House, Stonyhurst, LANCASHIRE
A retreat for singles, dating and engaged young adults who want to think more deeply about relationships and the call to marriage. A relaxed weekend with input, prayer, discussion and social, as well as the opportunity to meet like-minded others. Runs from Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd May, with the option of staying Friday night.
For full details and to book, go to: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/called-to-love/
3 MAY
25th ANNIVERSARY OF CHURCH CONSECRATION
Sunday 3rd May, 10:30am Mass
St Joseph's Church, EPSOM
Followed by celebration in the hall. More details to follow ...
4 MAY
DAY RETREAT for parish volunteers (organised by Epsom)
Monday 4th May, 10:00am-4:00pm
WORTH ABBEY
Cost £30 per person, including hot lunch. You will need to bring walking shoes / boots, a waterproof coat / jacket and pen & paper. If you would like to go, or have further questions, please contact Thomas Andrews: thomas.andrews002@gmail.com
6 MAY
ST TERESA'S KNITTING CLUB
Wednesday 6th May (& first Wednesday monthly), 2:00-4:00pm
St Ann's Church Hall Annexe, BANSTEAD
All welcome.
9 MAY
DEANERY CONFIRMATIONS
Saturday 9th May
10:00am at Our Lady & St Peter, LEATHERHEAD
11:30am & 2:30pm at St Joseph's Church, EPSOM
6:00pm at Sacred Heart, COBHAM
As our diocese currently has no Bishop, Canon Jonathan Martin, the Diocesan Administrator, has authorised priests to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. Candidates from Ashtead, Banstead, Dorking, Effingham & Fetcham, Epsom, Ewell and Tadworth will be making their Confirmation at one of the two services in Epsom. Services in their local churches will be held for candidates from Cobham and Leatherhead.
All candidates will receive more details from their local catechists.
9 MAY
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING
Saturday 9th May, 10:00am-3:00pm
St Philip Howard Centre, CRAWLEY
Thanks to Mental Health England, we can offer training to explore the realities, symptoms and impacts of living with mental health conditions. Highly subsidised tickets £40 (usually £120). Tea & coffee available all day, but please bring packed lunch.
Register on A&B Diocesan website: https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/events
22 MAY
DEANERY 24-HOUR VIGIL FOR PENTECOST
Friday 22nd May, 10:00am until Saturday 23rd May
St Joseph's Church, EPSOM
An opportunity to pray together, beginning with Mass at 10:00am on Friday, with readings, prayers and the opportunity for private adoration, ending with concelebrated Mass at 10:00am on Saturday, followed by a social event.
27 MAY
MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION FORMATION & COMMISSIONING
Wednesday 27th May, 10:00am-3:00pm
St Bernadette's Church, Tilgate Way, CRAWLEY
For members of the Ministry of Consolation, join us for a day of celebration and training. In the morning we will be looking at the practicalities of planning a funeral along with a briefing from the Diocesan Liturgy Adviser on the role of lay led funerals going forward and how the Ministry can be involved. In the afternoon we will have Mass together before celebrating the Commissioning of our newest members to our team and also taking part in ongoing formation.
There is plenty of parking available at St Bernadette's. Refreshments will be served but please bring a packed lunch.
Register on A&B Diocesan website: https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/events
3 JUN
CORPUS CHRISTI CARPET OF FLOWERS
Wednesday 3rd June, 9:30am-7:00pm
Thursday 4th June, 9:30am-5:30pm
ARUNDEL CATHEDRAL
Experience Arundel's beautiful Carpet of Flowers celebrating Corpus Christi. On Thursday, Mass begins at 5:30pm, followed by a procession to Arundel Castle. All are very welcome to attend.
20 JUN
RACE NIGHT
Saturday 20th June, 7:00pm
St Ann's Church Hall, BANSTEAD
Tickets: adults £10, under-18s free. There will be table food and a licenced bar.
5 JUL
FORMING CATHOLIC STUDENT LEADERS
Sunday 5th July - Friday 10th July: Human Ecology (Year 12)
Monday 10th August - Saturday 15th July: The Common Good (Year 13)
Theodore House, Stonyhurst, LANCASHIRE
Two summer courses exploring faith, ethics and leadership for sixth form students, offered by the Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst. Join us for 6 days in the beautiful Ribble Valley. Meet new friends, discuss and share with peers, tutors and academics, learn new skills, develop your relationship with Christ, build your character.
For full details and to book, go to: www.christianleadershipformation.com
9 DEC
PARISH MISSION
Wednesday 9th December - Friday 11th December, 7:00-8:30pm
St Ann's Church, BANSTEAD
Three nights, 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 us also the Vocations Director for the Redemptorists in the UK, helping young men discern the call of God. More details to follow ...
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