Spring Update
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Holy Week
In our latest video, the Guild President, Paul Briers, reflects on the recent CymFed 'Flame' congress in London, and our preparations for Holy Week. Watch it on our YouTube channel and please share with your servers.
National Mass
Our main event of the year is the National Mass which is back on tour this year, and landing very soon on Saturday 17th May at Lancaster Cathedral starting at 12:15pm. I'll be great to see you there, especially those in the northern dioceses. This is the 100th year of Lancaster Diocese and the 120th year of the Guild, we hope to make it a fitting event for both occasions. All welcome, please let us know if you are coming via our website. Please RSVP to let us plan for the number coming if you can.
For those coming we have an exclusive opportunity to order Guild branded Hoodies and Sweatshirts! These are FOR COLLECTION ONLY AT THE NATIONAL MASS! Kids and Adult sizes. So if you are coming, place your orders now!
Vacancy
We have a paid, part-time position available to help the Central Council take the Guild into the next phase of 'Moving the Guild Forward'. Later this year we plan to revitalise the award and recognition scheme in partnership with CymFed and introduce a formal course for mature servers backed by Maryvale and Oscott Collage. More details on these soon, if you know anyone interested in our current vacancy please pass along the details which can be found on our website.
Holy Week
As usual, our popular Holy Week planners for those involved in planning the Holy Week liturgies are available via our website. These assist in the planning of serving roles for the Triduum services providing a starting point that can be edited to your particular situation. Download on the Resources page of our website.
Guild Shop
The Guild Shop is available for ordering online, please use the online ordering process over the old PO BOX when possible. It greatly helps the process of fulfilling the orders and helps us get them to you faster.
We have copies of the Mosaic of St Stephen that the Guild commissioned several years ago and hangs above the Sanctuary at Westminster Cathedral available to purchase for your own server sacristy.
Recent events
Liverpool
We were honoured to be asked to assist at the recent Mass at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral for a big Mass with Archbishop McMahon, Cardinal Nichols and others recognising the Miracle Cure of John Traynor at Lourdes. Photos.
Flame 2025
A great day was had a Flame 2025 at Wembley Arena with the Guild well represented with servers from Hallam Diocese serving the Opening Procession, Adoration and Benediction parts of the day. 10,000 young people in silent adoration is a sight to behold! Read More.
Wider Events
The number of events for servers this year is rapidly stacking up! See our Events page for full details, if you are running an event for servers, be sure to let us know at communications@guildofststephen.org.
May 5 - Southwark Altar Servers 47th Annual Mass and Rally
May 17 - National Mass, Lancaster
June 28 - Northampton Diocese Retreat
July 26 - East Anglia Diocese Mass
September 20 - Hallam Diocese Mass
September 27 - Nottingham Diocese Mass
October 4
Birmingham Archdiocese Mass
Westminster Archdiocese Mass
November 15 - Annual General Meeting
