Bulletin - 27/28 September 2025

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Sep 25
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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 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)
Mon 29th, FEAST OF SS MICHAEL, GABRIEL, AND RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS 12 noon, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Pro Populo
Tue 30th, MEMORIAL OF ST JERONE, PRIEST, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH, 7.45pm, Holy Mass, Fr Brendan Carrick ✟ (Johnson Association)
Wed 1st October, MEMORIAL OF ST THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS, VIRGIN, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH, Private Mass
Thur 2nd, EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. 10am-6.45pm, In Church
Thur 2nd, MEMORIAL OF THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS, 7.00pm, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, World Refugees (Helen Connelly)
Fri 3rd, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME, 9.15am, Holy Mass, Intention of Felix & Kesia (Lizzy Philips)
Sat 4th September, MEMORIAL OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, Holy Mass, Holy Souls
Sat 4th, EVE OF TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Jim Brooks ✟ (Sue Whitteron)
Sun 4th, TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Rosalind Teum ✟

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-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR C Book - Volume 2

27TH – 28TH September 2025 – Parish Mass Book Page number 143

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, and 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: Joan Passey, John David and Terry Thomas.
For those celebrating their Wedding Anniversary: Sam & Maria Plant and Bernadette & Clive Eakin.

SECOND COLLECTION THIS SUNDAY

Is for Father Hudson’s Society. Next Sunday’s collection is for CAFOD – Harvest Fast.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAME

The first Confirmation Session will be Monday 29th September at 5pm with parents and children. Please come even if you have not signed up – you are most Welcome.

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.

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

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.

MISSION MALAWI

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.

THE THURSDAY GROUP

Will be meeting on Thursday October 2nd, 2025, at 2 pm in the McEnnis room for Social Activities.

COUNTERS NEEDED

We are in desperate need of counters of the collection each week. We used to have 8 but are now down to 3!

We have struggled on, but it needs to get back up to strength. Counters are paired up and count once every four weeks. It doesn't take long. If you can help, please contact the Parish Office.

CHURCH FUNDRAISING

Edd Hogan will be running the Oxford Half Marathon on 12th October to raise funds for the outdoor equipment renewal and replacement at St Joseph’s School. This has been a long-sought renewal and expansion of important play equipment in the school’s grounds. If you would like to support Edd’s efforts – which are being match funded by his employer – please click the link to the fundraising page or complete the sponsor form at the back of church – https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/edward-hogan?utm_term=Z6K64qpKv&utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

PARISH HISTORY

The parish history is being updated as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations. The two Margarets have an outline of the history of the last 25 years and now need your memories to bring it alive. Please could you spare a few minutes to complete the form you will be given at the back of church and return it to the red folder in the narthex by Sunday 19th October.