For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.
St Teresa of Avila
Our parish serves Chalfont St Giles, Chalfont St Peter, Denham, Fulmer, Gerrards Cross, Iver Heath, Jordans, Seer Green, Stoke Poges, and Tatling End.
WHO WE ARE
St Joseph’s is a lively and joyful Catholic parish that comes together to celebrate God’s love and to follow the light of Christ’s example. We celebrate daily God’s love in prayer, friendship, service and the Eucharist. Our church is a place for anyone who desires peace and quiet, somewhere to come in times of difficulty, somewhere you will find a listening ear.
Unique to our Parish community is the pastoral care offered by friars of the Discalced Carmelite Order. Having served the community since 1913, St Joseph’s is particularly blessed with their express form of Christian spirituality.
We belong to the Diocese of Northampton, being one of its most southerly parishes, which is led by Rt Rev Bishop Peter Doyle.
OUR FACILITIES
Our facilities are available to hire subject to the approval of the parish priest. Please contact the parish office to make enquiries.
PARISH CENTRE
The Parish Centre has an informal, cafe-style layout and can accommodate up to 100 people. It is used for parish activities as well as being available to hire for parish community events (subject to availability). It has a shared kitchen with the church hall.
ST JOSEPH’S HALL
The Church Hall has a traditional layout with a small stage and can accommodate up to 100 people. It is used for parish activities as well as being available to hire for parish community events (subject to availability). It has a shared kitchen with the Parish Centre.
FIRST COMMITTEE ROOM
The First Committee Room can accommodate up to 40 people and is used for parish activities and meetings. It has tea/coffee making facilities.
PARISH POLICIES
SAFEGUARDING
We are fully committed to promoting the well being and safety of all parishioners and visitors regardless of age and we are fully compliant with national and Diocesan policies for safeguarding children and adults who may be at risk. Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is John Bates, who can be contacted via the Parish Office.
If you have concerns about a child or adult at risk please contact John or the Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator, Danielle Dixon. In an emergency situation contact the police and Social Services immediately.
HEALTH & SAFETY
This role is concerned with the safety of premises and procedures to prevent and minimise the risk of danger to health. Each individual is responsible for using safe practices and procedures for their own and others safety. For identified risks contact the Health and Safety Representative, John Bates, via the Parish Office. In an emergency contact a priest.
PRIVACY POLICY
St Joseph’s Parish is part of the Northampton Diocese and abides by the Diocesan Privacy Policy, which can be found on their website.