Bulletin - 11/12 July 2026

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: 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.

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Confessions

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

Mass Times

• Sat 11th, NO MASS

• Sat 11th, EVE OF FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 6.00pm, Holy Mass - Souls of the Cresta & Tornietto families (Daniella Cresta)

• Sun 12th, FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Intention of Tom and Bincy Jellymon

• Mon 13th June, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME 12noon, Pro Populo

• Tue 14th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME 7.45am Holy Souls

• Wed 15th, MEMORIAL OF ST BONAVENTURE, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH, Private Mass

• Thur 16th, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 10.00am-6.45pm

• Thur 16th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME 7.00pm, Holy Mass - Special Intention of Tom and Bincy Jellymon

• Fri 17th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, 9.15am Whole School Mass

• Sat 18th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME,  10.00am Holy Mass, Holy Souls

• Sat 18th, EVE OF SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 6.00pm, Holy Mass - Andrew Lyons ✟ (Ann Jim Quinn)

• Sun 19th, SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed,  Patricia Rooney ✟ (Marion Haley)

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

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About This Week's Mass

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

11TH -12TH JULY 2026 – PARISH MASS BOOK YEAR A VOLUME 2 – PAGE 102

Pope’s Prayer Intention for July

• For the respect of human life. Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.

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 deaths: Sara Daniel and Betty Low.

RECENT DEAD

Please pray for Bridget Bache who has recently died.

Funeral Mass Friday, 31 July – 12.30pm

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE TELEPHONE LINE TO THE OFFICE

We are still without a telephone line until at least 28th July.

Kind Regards Nazzarena

FR NAZ’S TIME OUT

Please be informed that I will be out to Malawi from 16th July to return on 28th August. The first two weeks are considered as work since I will be with a team of young people from Kenelm Trust who are on Mission Malawi Trip including Bishop Tim Menezes. When these leave on 30th July, I will remain behind for my holiday to return to Malvern on 28th August. I have engaged Fr Mayamiko Kachipapa, a Jesuit in Oxford to be resident in the presbytery to cover the ordinary ministry in the parish up to 4th August. From the 4th August Dom Patrick Lobo of Belmont will take residence till 21st August for certain. As for the last week of my time out (21st to 28th August) You will get details in next week’s newsletter. Fr Naz

DEANERY ALTAR SERVERS DAY

11th July – Droitwich – all servers are invited to come to this annual day to learn more about serving and share in this ministry with other servers from around our deanery. Details are in the separate letter available in the sacristy and back of the church.

ORDINATIONS

Saturday 18th July: Ordination of Permanent Deacons, St Chad’s Cathedral, 12 noon

Sunday 19 July: Ordination of Permanent Deacons, St Chad’s Cathedral, 3pm

RAISING FUNDS FOR THE YOUTH GROUP

16 to 20 August KYT Summer Camp

Please contact Suzie for more information

07939 511177 or suziewolff@gmail.com

MALVERN FOOD BANK

Please remember the needs of the Malvern Foodbank. A new list is on the notice board in the narthex of items in short supply. Thank you.

THE PARISH MAGAZINE

is now out and full of news, views, fun and facts, all contributed by your fellow parishioners. Be sure to get your copy. 50pence Suggested Contribution.

FAMILY FUN DAY

Celebrating Mother’s Union 150th Anniversary

Saturday 8th August 2.30pm – 5.00pm

Great Malvern Priory Grounds

Games, Crafts, Face Painting, Tattoos and much more

Refreshments – All Free – All Welcome

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN MALVERN - AT THE WELL

10.00am - 11.30am - Come and have a coffee and the opportunity to catch up with others from the Malvern Churches and then KNIT AND NATTER in the afternoon from 2.00pm. All welcome.

CREATIVE PRAYER DAY

Saturday 11th July 10.00am – 4.00pm St James Church, West Malvern. A day to draw near to God through interactive creative reflections. Suggested donation for the day - £20. Tea and coffee will be served from 9.30am to 10am – Bring your own lunch. Drinks provides. Sugarloaf Café is open just a few minutes’ walk from the Church.

100+ CLUB WINNERS FOR JULY

Dana Van Ling – 1st - £100.00

Sam Craig – 2nd -£50.00

Sam Craig – 3rd - £50.00

Helen Normington – 4th - £25.00

Georgina Sturgeon – 5th - £25.00

FLAME 2027 SATURDAY 6th MARCH 2027

Join the Archdiocese of Birmingham as we journey together as one community to the largest Catholic youth event in England and Wales - FLAME 2027! Be a part of this incredible day with exceptional praise and worship music, speakers from all around the world, exhibitions and a gathering of over 10,000 young Catholics. For £59 the Kenelm Youth Trust are offering return coach travel from key areas in the Diocese, prime tickets sat together with the Bishop in a great location in the OVO Arena and a Diocesan T-Shirt. Tickets with the Archdiocese are running out so make sure to sign up your group today! You can register for your tickets with maria.bracken@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk

WORLD YOUTH DAY SEOUL

World Youth Day 2027 – Seoul, South Korea 26 July - 8 Aug (flight dependent) Price £2500 (approx. due to air travel) Are you a young person 18 by the date of travel? Young people from every corner of the world are heading to Seoul for an unforgettable celebration of faith and you could be one of them! World Youth Day is your chance to experience the universal Church like never before: praying, elebrating, serving and worshipping alongside over half a million young Catholics united global family. From days in the diocese to powerful vigils and masses, every moment is filled with energy, joy, and encounter. We have 30 places for the Archdiocese of Birmingham until August 2026. After which applications will be open to young people from other Dioceses asking to journey with us. Please don’t miss out! See our website for an information pack and application form If your 18 - 35 - Register your interest on the information page. To find out more information about our pilgrimage to WYD SEOUL please email Maria Bracken maria.bracken@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk