Bulletin - 14/15 Nov 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 Chairperson: Mary Taylor
Parish Safeguarding Rep: Kevin Douglas 01886 832468
Health & Safety, Room Bookings: Sue Stubbings 07857 650206/Nazzarena in the Office 01684 574250
St Joseph's School
Headteacher: Nicola Tippen 01684 573016 School Office: Tel: 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.
Confessions
Fr Naz hears confession in the Confessional from 10:30am until 11 am on Saturdays or by appointment.
Mass Times
Sat 14th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, 10.00am, Holy Mass, Una O'Malley ✟ (Evelyn & Family)
Sat 14th, EVE OF THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Martin Burger ✟ (Gemma Lawrence)
Sun 15th, THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Safeguarding Sunday
Mon 16th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME 12noon, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Peter and Jane Benedetti ✟ (Nazzarena’s Parents)
Tue 17th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME 7.45am, Holy Mass, Lilian Bohowicz ✟ (Mother of Anne Lewis)
Wed 18th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, Private Mass
Thur 19th, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 10.00am-6.45pm
Thur 19th, FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MARY CHRISTINE WHEELDON 11.30am Funeral Service
Thur 19th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME 7.00pm, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Gwendoline (Wendy) Lathem ✟ (Emily Vaughan_Spruce)
Fri 20th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, 9.15am, Holy Mass - Brian Ingles ✟ (Loving
Husband & Father)
Sat 21st, MEMORIAL OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, No Mass at 10am today
Sat 21st, EVE OF THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Deceased of the Nolan Families (Graney F)
Sun 22nd, SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Brian Ingles ✟
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
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SAFEGUARDING SUNDAY
14th – 15th November 2026 – PARISH MASS BOOK YEAR A VOLUME 2 – PAGE 125
Pope’s Prayer Intention for November
For the proper use of wealth. Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less..
PLEASE PRAY
For the Sick and Housebound of St Joseph’s Parish: Clare Gray, Anne-Marie Elder, 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: Patricia Caspari, Rose Stewart, Beryl Rees, Christopher Morton and Sue Powell.
RECENT DEAD
Mary Christine Wheeldon: Funeral Service, Thursday 19th November 2026 at 11.30am at St Joseph’s, Malvern.
COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND
21st-22nd November for Catholic Youth Service.
FIRST CONFESSIONS AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SESSIONS
Next Meeting is Sunday, 15th November
9.45am – 10.45am Chapter 6, The paralysed man.
11.00am Family Mass – Children lead in Our Father.
EXPLORATION OF OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
Next Meeting: 7pm in the McEnnis Room – refreshments at 6.45pm
1st December: The Mystery of God in Himself (3)
REMEMBERING THE DEAD IN NOVEMBER
A time to pray and give thanks for all those who have been such an important part of our life but are sadly no longer with us. Envelopes containing a sheet of paper in them are available in the narthex for anyone wishing to submit names of their loved ones for prayers during the month of November. Please take these envelope home and return them in the November Dead Box. If you wish to enclose a donation, the offering you give will generate Masses for Holy souls which will be spread out through the coming year.
PARISH MASS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN THE PAST YEAR
will be celebrated at 7.00pm Mass on the 26th November. If you wish to submit names of your family or friends who have died in the past year, please fill them on the form in the Narthex or submit their names to the parish office. A candle will be prepared for each of the deceased and if you wish you can donate £1 for the candle. These candles will be blessed and lit at the Mass of the day, and you will be asked to carry them to the sanctuary during the Mass. They can be taken home after Mass.
PARISH MAGAZINE COPY DAY
the next edition is Sunday 22nd November. All contributions welcome. Please send contributions to Margaret Rank merank@btinternet.com or leave in an envelope in the narthex.
BLUEBELLS AND CRAFTERNOON
are meeting this Saturday - BLUEBELLS between 10.30am to 1pm and CRAFTERNOON from 2pm-5pm. In the McEnnis Room.
HOLY JOE’S CAFÉ
Monday Soup for Advent starts Monday 30th November, and from then the next three Mondays. December 7th, 14th and 21st. Mass will be at 11.30am on these Mondays and Soup will be served at 12 noon.
CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT
Sunday 13th December at 4pm. Refreshments will be served after the Service in McEnnis Room.
ADVENT REFLECTIONS
Will start on Tuesday 1st December and continue each Tuesday on the 8th, 15th and 22nd – The talks start at 6.15pm – Refreshments beforehand at 5.45pm. Programme to follow.
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH
Alone or anticipating a quiet Christmas? You are invited to join us for lunch on Christmas Day at 1pm in the McEnnis Room! Turkey (or veggie) and all the trimmings, sweets and cheese, King's Speech on the big screen and after dinner games. Free of charge, no donation necessary, bring your own drinks. Sign-up in the Narthex.
YOUTH GROUP DATES
Friday 13th November Cake Making and preparation for Youth Mass 6.00pm to 7.30pm.
Sunday 15th November Cake Sale after 11.00am Mass to raise money for youth trip.
Sunday 22nd November Youth Mass arrive 10.30am to practice.
Friday 27th November 6.00pm to 7.30pm making Christmas Cards and Chocolate Game.
Friday 11th December 6.00pm to 7.30pm Christmas Quiz and party food.
Kenelm Trust Youth Retreats 6th to 8th November - Fearless and
Limitless (financial support available)
PILGRIMAGE TO THE SACRED HEART CHURCH IN DROITWICH
- due to overwhelming majority, the date for this will be Saturday 21st November
11.00am Mass
12.00pm Tour of the Church
1.00pm Tea/Coffee & Cake
Church address is: Church of the Sacred Heart & Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Droitwich Spa, WR9 8AZ. www.sacredheartdroitwich.org.uk
Kind Regards Beverly Cherry
WALK WITH ME BOOKLETS FOR ADVENT
Have now arrived and are in the narthex priced at £1.50.
DATE FOR THE DIARY
AUTUMN FAYRE AT ST JOSEPHS, UPTON: Saturday, 5th December
CHRISTMAS STALLS
There will be a few stalls in the McEnnis Room on Sunday 29th November raising funds for the church. This is being organised by Elaine – if you can help please let Elaine know on 07517933322.
CAFOD
Thank you to St Joseph’s for raising £1089.28




