Bulletin - 11/12 April 2026
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Parish Details
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: Sophie Kwiecian 01684 573016
Co-Chairs of Governors: Chris Park & Maggie Griffiths 01684 573016
Safeguarding
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.
Confessions
Fr Naz hears confession in the Confessional from 10:30am until 11 am on Saturdays or by appointment.
Mass Times
Sat 11th, EASTER SATURDAY, SOLEMNITY, 10.00am Holy Mass, World Refugees (Helen Connelly)
Sat 11th, EVE OF SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Intention of Andrew Broadbent DOB (Anne & Paul Lewis)
Sun 12th, SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Derek Horseman & Anne Varney ✟ ((Sarah & Stuart Houlston)
Mon 13th, EASTER FERIA Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Deceased of the Hedgecox Family (Johnson Association)
Tue 14th, EASTER FERIA 7.45am Holy Mass, Wellbeing for Sue (Slawek)
Wed 15th, EASTER FERIA, Private Mass
Thur 16th, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 10.00am-6.45pm
Thur 16th, EASTER FERIA, 7.00pm Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Intentions of Tom & Bincy Jellymon
Fri 17th, EASTER FERIA, 9.15am Whole School Mass
Sat 18th, EASTER FERIA, 10.00am Holy Mass, Denise Cross ✟ (The Craig Family)
Sat 18th, EVE OF THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Dorothy Brooks ✟ (Sue Whitteron)
Sun 19th, THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Sally McVeigh - 90th Birthday
Holy Mass at St Joseph's is livestreamed on some days via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@stjosephs.rcparish.malvernuk
About This Week's Mass
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
11TH -12TH APRIL 2026- Parish Mass Book Year A Volume 1 – Page 255
Pope’s Prayer Intention for April
For priests in crisis. Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and the communities may support them with understanding and prayer.
Please Pray
For the Sick and Housebound of St Joseph’s Parish: Clare Gray, Anne Wiseman, Anne-Marie Elder, Roslyn La Ferla and John Eckersley. 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: Christine Marsh, Irma Bevan, Vingt Brigden, Eileen Burger, Michael Walsh and Jerry Chance.
For those celebrating their Wedding Anniversaries: John & Chris (✟) Eckersley
THE SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND 18TH- 19TH APRIL
is for The Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver. The missionary work all over the world especially in poor regions where resources are limited. They offer help and support through prayer and help sustain missionary work in pastoral ministry, education and healthcare. They thank us for our generosity and to keep them in our prayers.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
14th April, Tuesday – 5.00pm to 6.30pm Family Meeting – What is happening on the sanctuary during Mass.
19th April, Sunday - 9.30am-10.45am Family Meeting – Chapter 7.
RCIA
17th April, Friday – 6.00pm – 7.30pm – Praying with the church: The gift of the Lord’s Prayer.
1st May, Friday – 6.00pm – 7.30pm – Catholic Devotions – what are these and how they can help us?
RAISING FUNDS FOR THE YOUTH GROUP
Saturday 27th June It's a knockout £20 includes bbq. At Alton. Lots of fun activities and games finishes with bbq and Mass. Open to school years 5 to 12.
16 to 20 August KYT Summer Camp
Please contact Suzie for more information 07939 511177 or suziewolff@gmail.com
LIFEPATH MALVERN 22ND - 26TH JUNE 2026
A reminder that more Volunteers are needed for Lifepath. Already 603 children are booked in. 63 Volunteers are signed up but 90/100 are needed. If you feel able to help, see various roles on the Application Form, (in the narthex here at St. Joseph’s) which can be completed and returned to Lifepath Admin, ℅ Priory Parish Office. Church House, Church Street, Malvern. Lifepath represents the unity of Christians from various denominations and areas working together, a testament of their faith.
MALVERN FOOD BANK
Please remember the needs of the Malvern Foodbank. A new list is at the front of the church and the white box for donations is in the usual place. Thank you.
CRAFTERNOON
A reminder of the date – Saturday 18th April at 2.00pm till 5.00pm. Please come along with your craft. All Welcome.
100+ CLUB WINNERS FOR APRIL
Margaret Chetwood 1st Prize £100
Ruth Harrison 2nd Prize £50.00
Georgina Sturgeon 3rd Prize £50.00
Edyta Mills 4th Prize £25.00
Pauline Smith 5th £25.00
CELEBRATE OUR WONDERFUL DIVERSITY!
Everyone is invited to an intercultural gathering on Sunday 31 May. Our Parish is blessed to have people from so many different backgrounds: Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Please join us at the 11.00am Mass and afterwards enjoy the food and culture that characterises our diverse Parish community. You are invited to contribute a dish to our shared meal. You may also wish to participate with a song, dance or a story which is unique to your cultural background.
Please look out for the sign-up sheet for the event at the entrance of St Joseph's Church (after weekend Masses).
SUPPORTING THE SCREWFIX FOUNDATION
10km Charity Trek - On April 12th, Matthew Kirby - I will be taking on a 10km trek to raise funds for the Screwfix Foundation, a charity that supports a wide range of local projects by providing funding to repair, maintain, and improve homes and community facilities for those in need.
Their work helps vulnerable people live in safer, more comfortable environments, and every donation—large or small— makes a meaningful difference. If you feel able to support this cause, donations would be greatly appreciated.
Donation link - https://www.justgiving.com/page/tcledbury
Your generosity will help the Foundation continue its vital work within communities across the UK. Thank you for your kindness and support.
- Matthew Kirby
SONGS FOR A SPRING EVENING
Saturday 18th April at 7pm - Christ Church, Avenue Road. Concert by the Oakville Singers with the choir of Great Malvern Primary School. Tickets £10 Children 11-16 £5 Under 10 Free Prebook via communications@worcestermu.org.uk Proceeds to Mothers’ Union 150th Appeal.
THE WELL
Tuesday 14th April - Churches Together in Malvern
Coffee and Chat Morning 10am - 11.30am
Come and have a coffee and the opportunity to catch up with others from the Malvern Churches.
Knit and Natter in the afternoon from 2pm
All welcome
Monday afternoons - from 2.30pm
Scrabble and Rummikub
All Welcome
THE WELLSPRING LEDBURY
Bible Study Series - Saturday 25th April 10am - 4pm
A DAY IN EPHESIANS with Darryl Grieg - For more information or to book visit www.thewellspring.uk/events
