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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.
24 JUL
WEBELIEVE FESTIVAL 2026
Friday 24th - Monday 27th July
St Mary's College, OSCOTT
WeBelieve festival brings thousands together to encounter Jesus Christ in His Church. It’s an opportunity to discover the traditions and charisms that flow through the Church, to grow in authentic community, and to encounter the transforming love of God. Organised by the Guild of Our Lady of Ransom. Led by Archbishop John Wilson of Southwark.
For full details and to book, go to: https://www.webelievefestival.com/
24 JUL
ST CLEMENT'S SOCIAL HUB
Friday 24th July & 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.
NOTE: the Hub will remain open on Fridays in July and August, with wine, Pimms, teas,
coffees, etc, and, of course, cake. People are very welcome to bring their children and grandchildren (supervised by them of course!).
24 JUL
NEW ST MICHAEL'S YOUTH GROUP
Friday 24th July [CHECK re summer break - not mentioned in latest St Michael's newsletter, guessing it will now restart in September] & every Friday, 6:30-8:30pm
St Michael's Church Hall, ASHTEAD
We are excited to introduce St. Michael's Youth Group!
A place for Friendship, Fun, Faith and Food. Come and meet new people, play games, enjoy snacks or a meal together, and discover or deepen your faith through fun activities, great
videos and meaningful discussions, all in a safe and welcoming space.
Everyone in school years 7 to 13 is welcome.
Why not drop in and see what it's all about! We look forward to seeing you there.
25 JUL
PARISH WALKING GROUP
Saturday 25th July, 9:30am (postponed from June due to heat)
Meet in the car park of Our Lady of Sorrows, EFFINGHAM
Please meet promptly so we can organise car sharing to Shere. If time permits, we may treat ourselves to ice cream on our return to the village!
25 JUL
BEREAVEMENT CAFE
Saturday 25th July & last Saturday monthly, 11:00am
St John's Church Hall, TADWORTH
25 JUL
ADoRE Online
Saturday 25th July, 10:00am-1:00pm
via Zoom
Mini-retreat on Zoom for spiritual renewal with Mass, Adoration, prophetic reflection, praise, testimony, inspiring talk and prayer. The guest speaker is Russ Fairman, member of the CHARIS National Service of Communion and part of the Harvesters Men's Network core team. He will speak on “HIS BANNER OVER US IS LOVE” - Responding to God's invitation to His heavenly banquet. Attendees are free to join and leave the meeting at any time. During the afternoon, there will be the opportunity to participate in a Telephone Prayer Ministry.
Register in advance at bit.ly/ADOREJUL2026. More details about ADoRE are available HERE.
25 JUL
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
Saturday 25th July & 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.
26 JUL
6th WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND ELDERLY
Sunday 26th July
WORLDWIDE: celebration of life, experience and love declared by Pope Leo
So many of us remember with deep fondness our relationship with our grandparents as we grew up. The theme for the day is “I will never forget you" (Isaiah 49:15). What a wonderful opportunity to encourage our youngsters to phone, visit or reach out to their grandparents, “parish” grandparents, or elderly relatives to show their love and affection. The link below takes you to Pope Leo's full letter:
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-leo-xiv-for-sixth-world-day-of-grandparents-and-elderly.html
Many parishes have a grandparents' group, but if this is something you would like to know more about or explore, please email Deacon Simon South, Diocesan Marriage and Family Life Adviser: simon.south@abdiocese.org.uk
27 JUL
BEREAVEMENT CAFE
Monday 27th July & last Monday monthly, after 10:00am Mass
In the Chatterton Room, St Joseph's Church, EPSOM
28 JUL
VISIT OF THE RELICS OF ST GERARD MAJELLA
Tuesday 28th July, Private prayer from 6:00pm, Mass at 7:00pm
St Joseph's Church, EPSOM
This year is the 300th anniversary of the birth of St Gerard Majella, who was an Italian lay brother of the Redemptorists. As part of the celebrations, his relics are touring around England and Wales, including a visit to our deanery. There will be an opportunity for private prayer from 6:00pm, Mass at 7:00pm concelebrated by Fr Royston Price CSsR and local clergy, followed by an opportunity for individual and family blessings with the relics. All welcome.
29 JUL
A DAY WITH MARY
Wednesday 29th July - Friday 31st July
St Mary's Catholic Church, WEST CROYDON
Symposium 2026
"My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God"
For details and to reserve your FREE seat, go to: https://symposium.adaywithmary.org/#schedule
29 JUL
LIFE AND LOSS CAFE (BEREAVEMENT CAFE)
Wednesday 29th July & last Wednesday monthly, 12:45-1:45pm
St Michael's Church Hall, ASHTEAD
5 AUG
ST TERESA'S KNITTING CLUB
Wednesday 5th August CHECK IF SUMMER BREAK & first Wednesday monthly, 2:00-4:00pm
St Ann's Church Hall Annexe, BANSTEAD
All welcome.
10 AUG
FORMING CATHOLIC STUDENT LEADERS
Sunday 5th July - Friday 10th July: Human Ecology (Year 12)
Monday 10th August - Saturday 15th August: 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
12 AUG
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Wednesday 12th August [CHECK if summer break] & 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.
15 AUG
CELEBRATE FESTIVAL 2026
Saturday 15th - Wednesday 19th August
Worth School, WORTH
CELEBRATE Trust is a Catholic ministry that inspires and equips people of all ages to live an authentic Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit, in support of the family, to form the next generation and encourage local community. Preacher to the Papal household, Fr Roberto Pasolini will be speaking at the festival.
For full details and to book, go to: https://www.celebratetrust.org/
15 AUG
ST CLEMENT'S PARISH WALK IN LANGLEY VALE WOODS
Saturday 15th August, 11:00am
Details to come ...
31 AUG
ST CLEMENT'S 'POWER BREAKFAST'
Monday 31st August, after 10:00am Mass
Details to come ...
1 SEP
NEW GROWING IN FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP
Tuesday 1st September & first Tuesday monthly, 7:00pm
In the hall, St Michael's Church, ASHTEAD.
One of the striking features of our Emmaus programme has been how developing friendships
has enabled and encouraged growing in faith. Trusted relationships mean a safe space in which to explore questions about faith and its application to daily life. So we'd like to establish 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.
Come along, bring a friend, make some new friends!
4 SEP
FIRST FRIDAY LUNCH
Friday 4th September & first Fridays monthly (but not in August), 12:30pm
In the hall, St Joseph's, DORKING
All welcome.
8 SEP
DISCUSSION GROUP
Tuesday 8th September, 7:30pm
Chatterton Room, St Joseph's Church, EPSOM
Join us for a friendly monthly discussion on a faith topic - topic to be confirmed. Our aim is to improve our understanding of our faith so that we are better able to respond when challenged. For further information and suggestions for future topics, please contact Chris Timmins via the Parish Office.
10 SEP
SIMPLE LUNCH
Thursday 10th September & 2nd Thursday monthly, 12:00 noon
St John's Church Hall, TADWORTH
All are very welcome and donations appreciated.
17 SEP
BIBLE TIMELINE
Thursday evenings 17th Sept. & weekly (after summer break)
Church of Our Lady & St Peter, LEATHERHEAD
Meetings will resume after the summer break, studying the New Testament and God's plan for our salvation. All welcome.
19 SEP
ASHTEAD CHURCHES TOGETHER MEN'S BREAKFAST
Saturday 19th September, 8:00-9:30am
Baptist Church, 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: Helen Evans on Dnipro Hope Mission.
For more details & a full programme, see Ashtead Churches Men's Group
24 SEP
AUTUMN OPEN DOOR RETREAT IN DAILY LIFE
Thursdays 24th Sept. - 26th Nov. (with a break for half term), 10:00am-12:30pm
The House of Prayer, EAST MOLESEY
This is a retreat made in daily life. The sessions are experiential in nature and include prayer time, the use of scripture, music, art, poetry, reflection and sharing from the two leaders on their personal experience of prayer and life.
To know more, or book a place, please contact Caroline King on 07905 360466
26 SEP
YOUNG ADULTS' RETREAT DAY
Saturday 26th September, 10:00am-6:30pm
St Wilfrid's. BURGESS HILL
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 being a peacemaker: "If you wish to draw others to peace, first have it yourselves; be steadfast in peace yourselves. To inflame others, you must have the flame burning within." Saint Augustine of Hippo, Sermon. 357, 3. 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 Parish Mass at 6.30pm, 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/zzkhkfjh
27 SEP
St CLEMENT'S "MUSICALS SINGALONG"
Sunday 27th September, 3:00pm
Details to come ...
3 OCT
MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES MASS
Saturday 3rd October, 11:30am
ARUNDEL CATHEDRAL
Whether you are you celebrating a special anniversary or simply giving thanks for your marriage this year, come and join us for our annual celebration of the joys and grace of sacramental marriage. There will also be a wonderful opportunity to renew your wedding vows during Mass. This will be followed by a small drinks reception in the Cathedral Centre. Family and friends are very welcome.
To book your free place, go to: https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/events
10 OCT
"Adoremus Eucharistic Festival 2026" - save the dates
Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th October
Southwark Cathedral & Westminster Cathedral
Saturday 10th October starting at St George's Cathedral, Southwark
> from 10:30am: Presentations on Eucharistic Art and Life (with information stands and refreshments)
> 12:00 noon: Mass celebrated by Archbishop John Wilson
> after Mass: keynote address by Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP:
"The Eucharist: Our sacrament of hope in dark times"
> 3:00pm: Eucharistic Procession from St George's to Westminster Cathedral
NOTE: a "representative group of the Church" will form the procession; there will be space to watch the start of the Procession at St George’s, to follow on-line, to watch the Procession pass points along the route and to join Benediction in the cathedral (or in the cathedral grounds, with a live sound stream).
continuing at the Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood, Westminster
> 5:00pm: Solemn Benediction , led by Bishop James Curry
> 6:00pm Holy Mass, open to all
> 7:30, 8:30 & 9:30pm Holy Hours, led by youth ministry teams from Westminster, Southwark & CYMFed
> midnight until 6:00am All Night Vigil
See: Adoremus 2026 - Catholic Bishops' Conference
17 OCT
​MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING
Saturday 17th October, 10:00am - 3:00pm
St Philip Howard Centre, CRAWLEY
Thanks to the support of Mental Health England, we are able to offer this training significantly subsidised. It will explore the realities, symptoms and impact of living with these many debilitating conditions. Please contact Deacon Simon South, Marriage and Family Life Adviser if you have any questions: simon.south@abdiocese.org.uk.
Cost £40. To book your place, go to: https://abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ds4uxb6r
23 OCT
​A&B DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM
Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th October
Departing from St Philip Howard Centre, CRAWLEY
Journey in prayer to Walsingham this Autumn, joining people from across our Diocese at "England's Nazareth", a great Marian Shrine of the Incarnation. Dating from around 1061, it was once one of the four principal shrines of Christendom, along with Rome, Jerusalem and Compostela, visited by many thousands of pilgrims. The Shrine's Pilgrimage Theme for 2026 is Mary, Cause of Our Joy. Our pilgrimage will be led by Fr David Murphy, of Weybridge moderated parish.
Prices include coach travel from Crawley to Walsingham and back, two nights' accommodation and meals on Friday (dinner), Saturday (breakfast / packed lunch / dinner) & Sunday (breakfast / cooked lunch).
For full details and to book (£245pp / £285pp, including £100 non-refundable deposit), go to https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/events
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
30 NOV
PARISH MISSION
Monday 30th November - Wednesday 2nd 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 is also the Vocations Director for the Redemptorists in the UK, helping young men discern the call of God. More details to follow ...
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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