Bulletin - 18/19 October 2025

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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: Lucy Daniels 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 18th September, FEAST OF ST LUKE, EVANGELIST, 10.00am, Holy Mass, Intention of Felix & Kesia Philip (Lizzy Philip)
Sat 18th, Ukrainian Greek Catholic Liturgy, 3.00pm
Sat 18th, HOLY ROSARY, 5.30pm
Sat 18th, EVE OF TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Holy Dusters Mass
Sun 19th, HOLY ROSARY, 10.30am
Sun 19th, TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Holy Dusters Mass
Mon 20th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME 12 noon, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Mr & Mrs Anthony Lyons ✟
Tue 21st, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, 7.45pm, Holy Mass, Fr Brendan Carrick ✟ (Johnson Association)
Wed 22nd, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, Private Mass, Fatima Jong - Well-being
(Mama Bui)
Thur 23rd, EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. 10am-6.45pm, In Church
Thur 23rd, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, 7.00pm, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Pro Populo
Fri 24th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, 9.15am, Holy Souls
Sat 25th September, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, 10.00am, Holy Mass, Michael & Anne Lyons (Mrs Ann Marsh)
Sat 25th, WILLIAM JAMES ROBINSON BAPTISM, 12 noon
Sat 25th, HOLY ROSARY, 5.30pm
Sat 25th, EVE OF THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Janet Lupino ✟ (Mary Wolfe)
Sun 26th, HOLY ROSARY, 10.40am
Sun 26th, THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Janet Lupino ✟ (Lynne Harper)

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

Bulletin as PDF

About This Week's Mass

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR C Book - Volume 2

11th – 12th October 2025 – Parish Mass Book Page number 149

Pope’s Prayer Intention for October

For the collaboration between different religious traditions. Let us pray that believers in different religious traditions may work together to defend and promote peace, justice and human fraternity.

Please Pray

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: For those on the anniversary of their death: Sister Clare Stephen and Winifred Gredley.
For those celebrating their Wedding Anniversary: Francesca and Michael Townson.

SECOND COLLECTION

This week will be for Missio.

HARVEST MASS

Please bring food contributions for the Harvest Mass on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October for the Malvern Foodbank.

COMING DATES - FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SESSIONS

Tuesday, 4th November – 5.00-6.30pm Family Meeting: All about Jesus.

CONFIRMATION

Wednesday, 29th October, Pilgrimage to Harvington Hall.

Arrival time at Harvington Hall 9.45am. Tour begins at 10am. Mass at

12noon in the Georgian Chapel followed by a picnic. Please bring a picnic

lunch. If parents cannot stay pick up time is at 1.30pm. Cost for the tour

is £12 per person.

Monday, 3rd November – 5.30 – 6.30pm in the McEnnis Room - I believe

in the Holy Spirit

RCIA - ADULT FORMATION: JOURNEY IN FAITH

Friday, 7th November 7.00-8.30pm What is liturgy? In the Aldwyn Room.

THANKSGIVING FOR HOLY DUSTERS

This Weekend Masses: Saturday 6pm and Sunday 11am are in thanksgiving for the wonderful work of those who dedicate themselves to keep the church clean. Fr Naz would like to invite all the previous and current cleaners to come for tea in the presbytery at 4.30 pm on Saturday 18th October. Tea will finish before the holy rosary to be said in church at 5.30pm. Should anyone wish to offer their service to join in the ministry of Holy Duster please ask Fr Naz or the parish office for contact details. There is always cleaning to be done. Thank you to our Holy Dusters.

OCTOBER: A CALL TO RECITE THE MOST HOLY ROSARY

The Rosary, at its core, is a contemplative prayer where we meditate on the life, passion, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ through the eyes of His beloved mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. The repetitive nature of the Hail Marys provides a rhythmic backdrop that allows the faithful to dive deep into these mysteries, drawing them closer to both Jesus and Mary. October Invites us all to rekindle our relationship with this cherished prayer. In a world riddled with challenges and distractions, the Most Holy Rosary stands as a beacon of hope, a weapon of spiritual warfare, and a conduit of grace. You are all invited to join in the Rosary twenty minutes before the Saturday evening Mass and the Sunday, the 11am Mass. If you wish to lead the rosary on either of the Masses, please sign up in the McEnnis Room.

HOSTING THE STATUE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Families are welcome to host the statue of the Blessed Mary from Sunday after Mass to Saturday before the 6pm Mass to give a chance to say the Rosary as a family for one week and as well as to invite friends to join you in the week. Please fill a form in the Narthex.

PAX CHRISTI

Would like to thank St Joseph’s Church for their recent donation

of £259.67.

DATES FOR NEW ST JOE’S YOUTH GROUP

NEW ST JOE’S YOUTH GROUP on Fridays 6pm-7.30 pm in the McEnnis Room. Next date is 24th October and the 7th & 21st November and the 5th &19th December. Please contact Suzie Wolff: suziewolff@gmail.com 07939 511177 for more information.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD – HELPERS REQUIRED

We are seeking new people to help with the children’s CLW at the 11am Sunday Mass, both leaders and adult sit-ins. No experience is needed, and all materials are provided for leaders. All you need is a willingness to share your faith with the children. You will need to be DSB checked via the parish. Please find me after mass or message me on 07974454226 or email beverlylaferla@yahoo.co.uk . We look forward to having you join our team! Thank you, Beverly Cherry

SAVE THE DATE!!!!

CURRY NIGHT – FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30 PM IN THE MCENNIS ROOM. Interested in hearing a parishioner talk about his visit to a project in southern India? One of our parishioners recently visited Reaching the Unreached, in Tamil Nadu, southern India, which helps poor children and their families in rural villages. St Joseph’s parish peace and justice group, in cooperation with the youth group, invite you to come and hear Tom talk about his experience and find out more about the work of RTU. Following the presentation we’ll enjoy some tasty home-made Indian food. Limited spaces available! A sign-up sheet will be available in the church entrance from 25th October. Alternatively you can send an email to Helen at louise_helen@hotmail.com There will be a suggested donation of £10 per person to cover costs and to raise money for the work of RTU.

MALVERN FOODBANK

Please remember the needs of the Malvern Foodbank. Items in short supply are biscuits, coffee, meaty soups, corn beef and tins of fruit. Drop of at front of church in the usual place. Thank You.

PARISH HISTORY REMINDER

Many thanks to those who have already filled in the forms. This weekend 18th – 19th October is the date to return your completed form if you haven’t yet done so. Forms are still available in the narthex and should be returned to the red folder when completed. There are also envelopes there – to comply with data protection please put your form in one of these and seal it. Please don’t hesitate – we need your memories!

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN MALVERN

HOT DOG SUPPER (Vegetarian option available)

TUESDAY 28th OCTOBER LYTTELTON WELL CAFE 4-6pm There will be a Treasure Hunt around the town from 4.00pm Food will be served from 5.00pm. All ages welcome - No charge, donations to the Lyttelton Well welcomed. To be sure of food, please text Pauline in advance 07503 218532

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH LINK TOP MALVERN

ECO CHURCH LABYRINTH in the Church yard

Now until Saturday 25th October Come and walk the Labyrinth. A pathway of peace, prayer and renewal.