Bulletin - 21/22 February 2026

Parish of Saint Joseph, Malvern, Worcestershire

Archdiocese of Birmingham, Registered Charity 234216

Address: 125 Newtown Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 1PF

Parish Priest: Fr. Nazarius Mgungwe fr.nazarius.mgungwe@rcaob.org.uk 01684 574250

Parish Administrator: Nazzarena Wood stjoseph.malvern@rcaob.org.uk 01684 574250

PAC Chairman: Edd Hogan, 07500 639308

Parish Safeguarding Rep: Kevin Douglas 01886 832468

Health & Safety, Room Bookings: Sue Stubbings 01684 541716

St Joseph's School

Executive Head: Mrs Christina Hall

Head Of School: Mrs Charlotte Docker 01684 573016

School Secretary: Lucy Daniels 01684 573016

Co-Chairs of Governors: Chris Park & Maggie Griffiths 01684 573016

The Parish operates in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdioceses policies & procedures at all times. Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is Kevin Douglas. He can be contacted at sg.stjoseph.malvern@rcaob.org.uk or alternatively the Diocesan Safeguarding team can be contacted on 0121 230 6240 safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk if you have any concerns.

Fr Naz hears confession in the Confessional from 10:30am until 11 am on Saturdays or by appointment.

• Sat 21st, SATURDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY, 10.00am Celebration Holy Mass. Holy Souls

• Sat 21st, EVE OF FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Steward & Jenny Anderson ✟ (Jean Rogers)

• Sun 22nd, FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Tim Cree  ✟ (Jim & Anne Quinn)

• Mon 23rd, LENT FERIA 12noon, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Irene Dickson Katandika ✟ (Ellen Kasonga)

• Tue 24th, LENT FERIA 7.45am, Holy Mass, Mr M E Connelly (Johnson

  Association)

• Wed 25th, LENT FERIA, 7.45am, Holy Mass

• Thur 26th, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 10.00am-6.45pm

• Thur 26th, LENT FERIA, 7.00pm, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Intention of Tom & Bincy Jennymon

• Fri 27th, LENT FERIA, 9.15am, Whole School Mass

• Fri 27th, STATIONS OF THE CROSS, Led by - The Holy Dusters

• Sat 28th, LENT FERIA, 10.00am Celebration Holy Mass. Jackie Hall ✟

• Sat 28th, EVE OF SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Pro Populo

• Sun 1st March, SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Giovanna Dun & Michael - Son - (Helen Connelly)

Holy Mass at St Joseph's is livestreamed on some days via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@stjosephs.rcparish.malvernuk 

• For children with incurable diseases. Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

• For the Sick and Housebound of St Joseph’s Parish: Clare Gray, Anne Wiseman, Anne-Marie Elder, and Roslyn La Ferla. We include all those in hospitals, nursing homes & their own homes. Our Lady, health of the sick, pray for them. Amen.

• For those on the anniversary of their death: Christopher David Rees, Oscar Burger, Paul Park, Father Anthony Hayne, Paula @ Yamoi binti Yakok and George Farmery.

Next Sunday 1st March is for CAFOD Lent Fast Day.

Tuesday, 3rd March 5.00pm – 6.30pm Family Meeting – Let’s think about the sacraments.

Sunday 15th March 9.30am-10.45am Family Meeting – Jesus gives himself at the Last Supper.

27th February 7.00-8.30pm Sacraments of Healing.

In our Lenten Meditations this year we shall be reflecting on the Beatitudes in five meetings at different churches in our Cluster.

• Tuesday 24th February at St Joseph’s Malvern (Francesca) - Introductory Meeting: The Christian Life

• Tuesday 3rd March at St Joseph’s Upton (Seán) - ‘Blessed are the meek and the poor in spirit’

• Tuesday 10th March at St Wulstan’s Little Malvern (Bernadette) - ‘Blessed are those who mourn and thirst for justice and are persecuted for my sake’

• 17th March at Blackmore Park (Chris Louise) - ‘Blessed are the pure of heart and the peacemakers’

• Tuesday 24th March at St Joseph’s Malvern (Christian Dowle) - ‘Blessed are the merciful’

Each meeting will start with gathering and refreshments at 6.30pm before proceeding to an introductory talk (7.15pm), followed by reflection and prayer. The meeting will finish at 8pm.

• St Wulstan’s Sunday 15th March at 3pm.

• St Joseph’s on Friday 27th March at 7pm.

Meet Fridays 6.00pm to 7.30pm for years 6 and upward.

• 27th Feb - Making cakes and biscuits for cake sale to raise money for laser quest.

• 13th March - Laser Quest

• 27th March - possible activity in school hall tbc

Contact Suzie 07939 511177 or suziewolff@gmail.com.

Thank you to the Parish Groups for leading the Stations of the Cross at 7pm on Fridays -

• 20th February – The Holy Dusters

• 27th February – Gospel Group

• 6th March – One World Group

• 13th March – Youth Group

• 20th March – Catenian’s

As part of the celebration of the 150th Anniversary, the Redemptorists will preach a Mission in our parish from Saturday, 27th June till Friday, 3rd July 2026. Keep this week in focus.

Are now for sale in the narthex at a recommended £1.50 – 25th Anniversary Edition.

Please keep our neighbouring parishes in your prayers as Fr Adrian (Ledbury) retires from active ministry and Fr Thomas (Little Malvern) takes over responsibility for both churches and parishes. If you do attend these churches for Mass or other services, please check upcoming bulletins for changes in times and/or locations.

We are looking forward to this event, organised by the One World Group, to find out more about the work of Mary’s Meals. A few spaces still available, so if you'd like to come along, please book your spot by sending an email to Helen: louise_helen@hotmail.com

This Lent, live out the Gospel call to love your neighbour. By fasting and giving what you save, you join in Christ’s compassion and help another family put food on the table. Your donation can help families around the world grow food in difficult conditions – such as on flood-resistant floating gardens or using solar-powered water pumps in times of drought. Collect a CAFOD envelope to bless others with your support, donate online at cafod.org.uk/envelope or call 0303 303 3030. Text

CAFODLENT to 70085 to donate £10.

Thursday 5th March at 2.00pm CELEBRATING SPRINGTIME - Special service for older people especially welcome people with dementia or special needs with their Carers. Light refreshments Parking available directly outside the church door.

Friday 6th March - WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Compiled by the Women of Nigeria

Services 2pm and 7pm at Lansdowne Crescent Methodist Church. All Welcome.

This weekend, when you come into church, please make a commitment, perhaps for Lent, to show your love for God’s creation- our wonderful planet. Choose what you will do to be more ‘eco-friendly’ and write it on a green heart. We will display them on a board.