Welcome to St Joseph's
Come Holy Spirit!
Zooming Together for Mass
While it is likely we won't be able to come together physically for Mass in the church for some time, we are now coming together digitally using the cloud meeting app Zoom.
If you want to take part at 10am on Sundays, please send me an email at tony.milner@abdiocese.org.uk and I will send you joining instructions on Saturday afternoon. Zoom works on computer, tablet or phone. You don't need to sign in to zoom to participate, but you will need to download the app, which you will be able to do by clicking on the link in the invitation.
If you prefer the 'DIY' liturgy we will still be preparing that.
"The Holy Spirit gave them the gift of speech"
Fr. Tony's homily for Pentecost
Meet the Seminarians
This Wednesday, 3rd June, 8pm
Many of you know Eddie, who spent a year with us before starting seminary. This Wednesday, Eddie is holding a Zoom conversation with Gary Carter, another A&B seminarian. Gary didn't grow up Christian, but became a Baptist at 16, a Catholic at 26 and a seminarian at 29. The two will talk about their faith journeys, and then have an 'ask us anything' session.
To join click this link or email eddie.hopkins.dab@gmail.com
Keeping in touch
While we cannot gather physically as a parish at present, it is important to keep in touch with what is going on. We continue to the publish the Parish Newsletter here on the website, and you can have it sent to you by email if you contact us. The A & B News is also available online from the publishers website, along with other newspapers from other diocese, As well as the Web Page we also have a facebook page on which we put things from time to time.
COVID –19 Coronavirus
During the COVID-19 crisis, although churches are no longer open for public worship, priests are still celebrating Mass privately on a daily basis. I am doing that, honouring those intentions already requested, and praying for the parish. If you wish to have a mass celebrated for your intention please contact me on the email address below
I am also regularly updating our COVID-19 section to help us remain united as a community spiritually, even though we cannot gather physically. I will continue to update these.
I am still available to hear confessions by appointment, and also to bring the sacraments to those who are gravely ill.
Let us keep each other in prayer at this time, and also keep in touch. I can be contacted on the parish number 01306 882433 or on
tony.milner@abdiocese.org.uk
God Bless
Fr. Tony
Supporting the Parish
While our church is closed for public worship we are unable to take the offertory collection. Many of you give by standing order, and for that we are grateful. If you wish to set up a standing order or make a donation please contact us at and we will send you the bank details. You can also give online via the
Diocesan Just Giving Page.
Remember to indicate that you want your gift to go to "Dorking St Joseph's"
You can also give by simply putting an envelope through the parish letterbox when out for your daily exercise!
St Joseph's is the Catholic Parish Church for Dorking 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.
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 saintjosephs@tiscali.co.uk
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.
Father Tony Milner – Parish Priest
Deacon Tony Kinal
Parish Secretary Penny Dubois
Churches Together in Dorking
St Joseph’s is an active member of Churches Together in Dorking (CTD). Along with other churches in the town, St Joseph’s plays a full part in growing vision for interdenominational outreach and projects such as Soul Connect Youth Work and the food bank.
