Bulletin - 25/26 October 2025
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- Oct 23
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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 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)
Mon 27th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME 12 noon, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Intention of Pauline Kirton (Paul Amphlett)
Tue 28st, FEAST OF SS SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES 7.45pm, Holy Mass,Intention of Nimisha (Lijo)
Wed 29nd, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, Private Mass
Thur 30th, EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. 10am-6.45pm, In Church
Thur 30th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, 7.00pm, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Catherine Lyons
Fri 31st, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, 9.15am, Angelo Mainini ✟ - (Mainini
Family
Sat 1st November, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, 10.00am, Holy Mass, Pro Populo
Sat 1st, EVE OF SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, World Refugees (Helen Connelly)
Sun 2nd, SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Brian Davis - ✟ (Irene Davis)
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
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR C Book - Volume 2
25TH -26TH October 2025 – Parish Mass Book Page number 155
Pope’s Prayer Intention for November
For the prevention of suicide. Let us pray that those who are tempted to commit suicide may find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
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: Patricia Harvey and Julie Mince.
For those celebrating their Wedding Anniversary: Jane and Roger Watson.
ANNUAL COLLECTION FOR JOHNSON ASSOCIATION
is due to take place on the weekend of 1st & 2nd November. The objective of the association is to provide financial help to priests of the Archdiocese of Birmingham in retirement, old age and sickness. Donations can be made in the collection, online, by standing order or via the QR Code. Those who can Gift Aid their donation. One way to support the Johnson Association if to leave something in your will to the care of the clergy.
HARVEST MASS
Please bring food contributions for the Harvest Mass on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October for the Malvern Foodbank.
APOSTOLIC EXULATION
Pope Leo has published his Apostolic Exhortation ‘Dilexi Te’ – ‘I have loved you’(Rev 3:9) – addressed ‘to all Christians on love for the poor’ Please find it here on the parish website or directly through the Vatican website at https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/apost_exhortations/documents/20251004-dilexi-te.html
MAINTENANCE MEETING
Sunday, 26th October at 4.00pm
PAC MEETING
The next meeting is Monday, 10th November 7pm in the McEnnis Room. If you have any items on the agenda or wish to make the PAC aware of anything, please let Father Naz, Edd Hogan of the office know.
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. Please deposit the list in the basket in front of the altar. 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
ALL SOULS DAY AND BLESSING OF GRAVES
Mass on Monday at 3rd November at 12noon followed by blessing of the at the Great Malvern starting at 1pm in front of the cemetery chapel.
DEANERY ALTAR SERVERS DAY
All altar servers from around our Deanery are invited here to St Joseph’s on Saturday 29th November (10.30am-3.30pm) for a day where we will come together to share experiences, listen to one another, learn more about the ministry of serving at the altar, grow in faith and enjoy good company and a meal together. It would be good to have a good turn-out from our own parish! Please let Edd, or Fr Naz know if you can come
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.
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
CAKE SALE
There will be a Cake Sale and Raffle held in the McEnnis room after the 11am Mass on Sunday 16th November in aid of Beverly La Ferla’s daughter Isobel who is raising funds to go to the Allstar World Dance Championships in Florida, USA, next April 2026. Izzie has been dancing since she was 3 years old and has gained a place on the DIMA Worlds team representing Great Britain with her dance team who won the UK lyrical dance finals last year. She is raising funds to cover her dance costume and entry fees and would very much appreciate it if you would buy a cake to support her! Thank you
PARISH MAGAZINE COPY DAY
for the Advent edition is Sunday 16th November. All contributions very welcome, especially if you haven't written for us before. Please send copy to Margaret Rank merank@btinternet.com or leave in an envelope in the narthex.
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.
KENELM YOUTH TRUST
7th - 9th November 2025!!
Fearless and Limitless are 2 Open Retreats that run alongside each other. Both retreats offer their own array of unique challenges tailored towards different age groups, but maintain that boundless fun, excitement and adventure that is to be expected from this annual event!
Fearless is for Years 5 – 9 for youth groups and youth leaders to take a step back and grow together in faith alongside other young people and adults just like them. Filled with adventure, prayer, outdoor activities and fun, Fearless is a popular retreat at one of our residential retreat centres, Alton Castle in Alton, Staffordshire. It is a wonderful opportunity to do something fun as a group, and to connect with other youth groups across the diocese. Friday 7th 6pm to Sunday 9th 2pm Cost £99. Limitless is for Years 10 – 13 – Looking at growing leadership skills through incredible workshops, outdoor activities, small group work and team building confidence.
