Bulletin - 21/22 March 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
Fri 20th, STATIONS OF THE CROSS, Led by - Catenians
Sat 21st, LENT FERIA, 10.00am Holy Mass. Deceased of the Hedgecox Family (Johnson Associates)
Sat 21st, EVE OF FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, William Shannon ✟ (Tony & Chris Hoyle)
Sun 22nd, FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Pro Populo
Mon 23rd, LENT FERIA 11.30am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, The Deceased of the Eastwood and Lucas Families (Lindsay & David)
Tue 24th, LENT FERIA 7.45am, Holy Mass, Deceased of the Hedgefox
Family (Johnson Association)
Wed 25th, SOLEMNITY OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD, Private Mass
Thur 26th, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 10.00am-6.45pm
Thur 26th, LENT FERIA, 7.00pm, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Intentions of Nibin, Ryan & Evlyn (Sijo)
Fri 27th, LENT FERIA, 9.15am WHOLE SCHOOL MASS
Fri 27th, 7.00pm LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE
Sat 28h, LENT FERIA, 10.00am Holy Mass. Holy Souls
Sat 28th, EVE OF PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Geraldine Close (Recovery) Liam & Madeleine Close)
Sun 29th, PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Derek Horseman & Anne Varney RIP (Sarah & Stuart Houlston)
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
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
21ST – 22ND MARCH 2026- Parish Mass Book number 170
Pope’s Prayer Intention for March
For disarmament and peace. Let us pray that nations move toward effective
disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of
violence.
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: Wiliiam Coomber, Alma Hones, Roger Eckersley, John Kirton, Moira Keenan and Eddie Bray.
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
27th March, Friday – 6.00pm - 7.30pm – A detailed look at the Easter triduum.
PARISH LENTEN SOUP CAFÉ
23rd March at noon after Mass at 11.30am on these Mondays. Do come along and meet others for these very sociable lunches with a choice of soups and bread followed by tea and coffee. There is no set charge for the lunch, but donations are welcome and will go towards supporting the Church and the One World Group Projects.
EXTRA-ORDINARY PAC MEETING
Sunday 22nd March at 7.00pm. Focusing on the 150th Anniversary celebration. Please share ideas as to some of the things we could do to any member of the PAC
CLUSTER LENTEN REFLECTIONS
Tuesday 24th March at St Joseph’s Malvern (Christian Dowle) - ‘Blessed are the merciful’
Each meeting will start with gathering and refreshments at 6.30pm before proceeding to an introductory talk (7.15pm), followed by reflection and prayer. The meeting will finish at 8pm.
CLUSTER’S LENT RECONCILIATION SERVICES
St Joseph’s on Friday 27th March at 7pm.
YOUTH GROUP DATES
Meet Fridays 6.00pm to 7.30pm for years 6 and upward.
27th March - Badminton and games in school hall
Summer Term: Mary's meals film and discussion, games night, pizza and quiz night, ice cream sundaes and outdoor challenges and more.
Contact Suzie 07939 511177 or suziewolff@gmail.com.
A PARISH MISSION FOR THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR PARISH
As part of the celebration of the 150th Anniversary, the Redemptorists will preach a Mission in our parish from Saturday, 27th June till Friday, 3rd July 2026. Keep this week in focus.
MEETING OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION
Monday, 23rd March at 7.00pm in the McEnnis Room to discuss practicalities including visits to the housebound. Kindly share your personal concerns either to Al Hood or to Fr. Naz to help draw up with an agenda for the evening.
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
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES
MAUNDY THURSDAY 2nd April 7.00pm.
Please sign up for the washing of the feet on a sheet in the Narthex
Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament for adoration: soon after Mass till 10.30pm.
Please sign up for adoration either as individuals or as Parish groups
GOOD FRIDAY 3rd April
9.00 am: Gathering at St Joseph’s Church for the Ecumenical Walk of Witness to Holy Trinity on the way to the Priory
9.45 am: Starting off from Holy Trinity for a walk to priory grounds.
10.30 am: Ecumenical Good Friday open air service at the Malvern Priory
The Holy Kings Knanaya Church will be holding their Good Friday Service in St Joseph’s Church from 10.00am
3.00 pm: CELEBRATION OF THE LORDS PASSION FOLLOWED BY THE HOT CROSS BUNS IN THE McENNIS ROOM (provided by Liz & Chris Burger)
7.00 pm: COMPLINE IN CHURCH
HOLY SATURDAY 4th April
9.15 am: Office of Readings and Morning Prayer
10.00 am: Blessing of Easter Food Baskets (Polish Tradition): 11am
CELEBRATION OF EASTER VIGIL: 4th April: 8.30pm
EASTER SUNDAY: 5th April: 11.00am
EASTER SUNDAY BASKET DEDICATION for the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church 2.00PM
CRAFTERNOON
SATURDAY 21ST MARCH 2PM- 5PM REMINDER.
THE PARISH MAGAZINE
is out this weekend and full of news, views, fun and facts, all contributed by your fellow parishioners. Be sure to get your copy. 50p a copy voluntary contribution.
MEETING AT HOLY TRINITY
Open Eco Meeting at Holy Trinity. Everyone is invited to an open meeting on Thursday 26th March 7.30pm, in Holy Trinity Lower Parish Hall, Worcester Road, WR14 1NU. Guest Speaker: Emma Stuart from Worcestershire County Council. She will talk about waste management, waste prevention and how to be a smarter recycler. Followed by refreshments.
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
