Church Groups
There are a number of varied Groups both in St Joseph’s and in the Parish as a whole. You are always welcome to come along and be part of what these groups do to help build our community, and to reach out beyond to those in need.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES PRAYER GROUP.
They are open to using the gifts of the Holy Spirit,
including the ministry of healing and intercessory
prayer. The weekly meetings take place in the home of
one of the group members
CORNERSTONE This was founded out of St
Joseph’s Church some years ago and formed part of the
on-going adult formation programme which is also
ecumenical with fellow Christians attending from local
churches. CORNERSTONE offers a series of talks in the
course of any year which are speaker led on topical
issues of interest to Christians. The venue is
normally St Joseph’s Day Chapel beginning around 7.45pm
and finishing by 9.30pm. Further details of the
CORNERSTONE programme are published in the Parish
Newsletter and Events Sheet.
SHARING THE WORD. This is a
voluntary group that meet most Tuesday evenings
throughout the year from 7.30 – 9.30pm to reflect on the
Mass Readings for the following Sunday. The
meeting is normally facilitated and a time of Reflection
helping people to prepare to read the Word of God when
they come to Mass on the following Sunday. Anyone
is most welcome to come along when their diary permits.
THE BEREAVEMENT GROUP are a small group
of parishioners who are willing to meet with any fellow
parishioners who have experienced a bereavement either
recently or some time ago. They will gladly talk with,
listen to, and assist in any way they can. If you
think we could be of help to you. Please call one
of the following.
Margaret - 01737 740081 - Reigate
Vivienne - 01737 643297 - Merstham
Mary - 01737 768794 - Redhill
The 17th Reigate Scout Group has been around for 90 years and during that time the group has gone from strength to strength. There have been times when the group was at the point of closure through lack of leaders but somehow it has continued. Perhaps it is by the grace of God that the 17th survives.
The Scout Group began in 1915, having being approved its formation at the District Scout Council on March 5 1915. Father C M Westlake, the then Parish Priest of St Joseph’s became the first scoutmaster with Cubs meeting on Wednesdays between 6 and 8.15pm and Scouts on Thursday between 7.30 and 9.30pm. They met in the large room of the hall on the south side of the old St Joseph’s Church in Brighton Road. Subscriptions at that time were 1p a week for Cubs and 2p a week for Scouts.
Over the years Scouts have come and gone, Cubs grown
up and Beavers introduced. There have been many leaders,
helpers and friends associated with the Group who have
helped bring Scouting to all the young people. Today
we have four Sections made up of Beavers (6-8 years
old), Cubs (8-10 years old), Scouts (10 – 14 years old)
and Explorers (14 – 18 years old). There are over 120
boys and girls in these four sections. Cubs meet on
Tuesdays and the other three sections on Fridays during
school term time at St Josephs hall. Please follow the
link to the 17th Reigate Scout website for more details
and contact information.
For information please see their website:
www.17threigate.org
THE PARISH ASCENT GROUP. They meet fortnightly on Tuesday after the 10 o'clock Mass in St Joseph's Bar Lounge for coffee, chat, discussion and prayer. They join with other Ascent groups for pilgrimages, quiet days and for an annual residential retreat. The Ascent Movement is an international Christian movement for older people who have retired from active working life and are looking for friendship with a spiritual dimension within their parish. More information on the website: www.ascentmovement.org.uk