During Lent the Stations of the Cross are followed around the church (replacing the Penitential material and Ministry of the Word). The service resumes in the Lady Chapel at the Peace.

The Bishop of Ricborough will preside at the Chrism Mass with the Blessing of the Oils in Guildford Cathedral.
Limited transport (minibus) will be available from St Ambrose Church.
There is a Cathedral Refectory, or you may prefer to bring a packed lunch.

On Maundy Thursday, 2nd April, 2026, there will be an Evening Mass at 7:30 p.m. in the main church. This will follow the usual (LHWE) order and include representative Washing of the Feet. At the end of the service the altars will be stripped and we move to the Lady Chapel, where an Altar of Repose will be prepared for a Vigil until midnight. If you are able to stay, even if only for a short time, you will be most welcome.

🔴 11:00 a.m. Good Friday liturgy: prostrating on entrance, bearing the wooden Cross; Proclamation of the Cross and veneration; followed by Communion from the Sacrament consecrated on Maundy Thursday.

The Stations of the Cross are followed around the church, with a short guided meditation and prayer at each Station.

The service begins outside the main entrance of the church where we Light the Paschal Candle, from which we light our own candles. It is then borne in procession and the Exultet is sung. The Service of Light includes four readings and responsorial Psalms, and this leads into the First Mass of Easter.

A Confirmation and joint Eastertide Mass for members, families and friends of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament and Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary will be held at St Ambrose Church on Tuesday, 21st April, 2026, at 7:00pm. The Principal Celebrant will be The Right Revd Luke Irvine-Capel, SSC, Bishop of Richborough. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church.