Bulletin - 20/21 September 2025

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.

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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 20th September, MEMORIAL OF ST ANDREW KIM TAE-GON, PRIEST, PAUL CHONG HA-SANG, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS 10.00am, Holy Mass, Pro Populo

• Sat 20th, EVE OF TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Richard Bohowicz RIP (Anne & Paul Lewis)

• Sun 21st, TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Brian Inwood ✟ (Anne & Paul Lewis)

• Mon 22nd, FUNERAL OF ANNE SMARGIASSI 11.30pm, Holy Mass

• Tue 23rd, MEMORIAL OF ST PIUS OF PIETRELCINA, 7.45pm, Holy Mass, Intention of Felix & Kesia Philip (Lizzy Philip)

• Wed 24th, FEAST OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM, Private Mass

• Thur 25th, EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. 10am-6.45pm, In Church, Holy Souls

• Thur 25th, Reception into Church of Elizabeth Docker, 10.00am

• Thur 25th, FUNERAL OF ELIZABETH DOCKER, 2.00pm

• Thur 25th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, 7.00pm, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Janet Lupino ✟ (Mary Carroll)

• Fri 26th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, 9.15am, Holy Mass, Fr Peter Blundell (Johnson Association)

• Sat 27th September, MEMORIAL OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL, PRIEST NO MASS

• Sat 27th, EVE OF TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Pro Populo

• Sun 28th, TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Michael Kelly ✟ (Monica & Siobhan Kelly)

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

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

20TH – 21ST September 2025 – Parish Mass Book Page number 140

Pope’s Prayer Intention for September

• For our relationship with all of creation. Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we may experience our interdependence with all creatures, which are loved byGod and worthy of love and respect.

Please Pray

• For the Sick and Housebound of St Joseph’s Parish: Clare Gray, Anne Wiseman, Anne-Marie Elder. 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: Ignacy Richard Bohowicz and Willem Laurens Pim Van Ling.

• For those celebrating their Wedding Anniversary: Ruth & Des Hopkins.

SECOND COLLECTION THIS SUNDAY

• Catholic Evangelisation

RECENT DEAD

• Anne Smargiassi: Funeral on Monday, 22nd September at 11.30am

• Elizabeth Docker: Funeral on Thursday, 25th September at 2.00pm preceded by an earlier reception into Church at 10.00am

FIRST HOLY SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMES FOR 2026

FIRST CONFESSION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION programme will start on Tuesday 23rd September at 5pm until 6.30pm. Family Meeting - Introduction to Parents in the Church/Children's introduction meeting in the hall.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAME

The first Confirmation Session will be Monday 29th September at 5pm with parents and children.

ADULT FORMATION: JOURNEY IN FAITH

This year the adult formation for those wishing to find out more about Catholic teaching and possibly be received into the Church, will be done over two options in the Aldwyn Room.

Option A on Sundays 12.30-1.30 pm

Option B Fridays 7pm to 8pm.

All parishioners are welcome to join in one of the options when they can.

Option A: 5th October: Session 1: God the Son: Who is Jesus Christ and why did the Father send His Son? // 19th October: Session 2: The Church; the Mission of the Body of Christ on earth.

Option B: 10th October: Session 1: God the Son: Who is Jesus Christ and why did the Father send His Son? // 24th October: Session 2: The Church; the Mission of the Body of Christ on earth

PARISH MAGAZINE

The Summer Supplement is now out, shorter than the usual magazine but still packed with goodies so be sure to get your copy. 50 pence a copy voluntary contribution.

MASS ON THE HILLS

A word of thanks to you all who braved to support Mass on the Hills on Sunday, 14th September. The service sheet was put together by the One World Group. The inclusion of the Rev. Becky Elliot was a great mark of working together with other churches in Malvern. She gave a beautiful reflection under very difficult weather conditions. Please find attached the reflection she shared at Mass. Let me hope that those of you who attended have recovered from the rain. A lot has been learned for future occasions in case of foreseen uncertain conditions.

CRAFTERNOON

New club to be run by Alice Kerby – Once a month in the McEnnis Room from 2pm to 5pm – Dates as follows: 11th October, 8th November, 13th December, 17th January and 14th February. Bring along whatever you are working on - knitting, embroidery, painting etc. Bring a nibble to share.

NEW ST JOE’S YOUTH GROUP

NEW ST JOE’S YOUTH GROUP starts every other Friday in term time, 6 pm-7.30 pm in the McEnnis Room. Dates: 12th & 26th September 10th & 24th October and the 7th &21st November and the 5th &19th December. For school years 6-10. (ages 10-15). We are also looking for young volunteers for the Youth Group - this could be part of your DofE volunteering. School year 10 upwards. (age 14 onwards). Please contact Suzie Wolff: suziewolff@gmail.com 07939 511177

JUBILEE 2025 – PILGRIMS OF HOPE

Talk by Prof. David McLoughlin on “Christian Hope” on 18th September 2025 at 7pm at St George’s Parish Centre, Worcester. There is also a talk entitled “You are Called” to be given by our former parish priest, Mgr. Pat Kilgarriff, at 7pm on 3rd December 2025.

MISSION MALAWI: July 16/17 - 30/31 2026

July 16th/17th – 30th/31st 2026. Will you be over 18 by July 26? Would you like to take part in a Mission trip to Africa? Can you step out of your comfort zone for the adventure of a lifetime? Mission Malawi - An opportunity to experience a new culture, serve those living in extreme poverty and to broaden your experience of faith and mission. A chance to better understand the impact of climate change and learn firsthand about sustainable farming. Teach the most incredible learners in schools and support the health and feeding projects ran by the Kenelm Youth Trust. Register your interest with the Parish Youth Team Leaders.

ECO EVENT

Creativity in Creation -

Sunday 21st September – 4.00 pm - 6.00pm

ST. MARY’S CHURCH HANLEY CASTLE - Church Yard and surroundings. For young people of High School Age 11/12+ Suggested activities: Build Bird Boxes, Willow sculptures Prayer Stations, Barbecue/campfire. Nature’s Labyrinth Workshop Wild Wood Circuit.