Bulletin - 28/29 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 27th, CLUSTER LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICE, 7.00pm
Sat 28h, LENT FERIA, 10.00am Holy Mass. Holy Souls
Sat 28th, EVE OF PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD (Simple Entrance from the back of Church), 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Geraldine Close (Recovery) Liam & Madeleine Close)
Sun 29th, PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD (Solemn Entrance from the front of the Presbytery door), 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Derek Horseman & Anne Varney RIP (Sarah & Stuart Houlston)
Mon 30th, MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK 12noon, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Deceased of the Hegdecox Family (Johnson Association)
Tue 31st, TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK 7.45am, Holy Mass, Holy Souls
Wed April 1st, WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK, Private Mass
Thur 2nd, MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER: WASHING OF THE FEET – TRANSFER OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT FOR ADORATION UNTIL 10.30PM., 7.00pm, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Pro Populo
Fri 3rd, GOOD FRIDAY ECUMENICAL WITNESS WALK AND SERVICE, 9.15am Gathering at St Joseph’s Church enroute to Holy Trinity and the Priory for an ecumenical Service at 10.30am
Fri 3rd, Good Friday Service for the Holy Kings Knanaya Church 10.00am
Fri 3rd, CELEBRATION OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 3.00pm
Fri 3rd, PARISH COMPLINE IN CHURCH, 7.00pm
Sat 4h, HOLY SATURDAY, 9.15am Office of Readings and Morning Prayer
Sat 4th, Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets (Polish Tradition) 10.00am
Sat 4th, CELEBRATION OF THE EASTER VIGIL, 8.00pm, Holy Mass, Pro Populo
Sun 5th, SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Nimisa Stephen DOB (Lijo & Stephen)
Sun 5th, Easter Basket Dedication for the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church 2.00pm
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
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
28TH – 29TH MARCH 2026- Parish Mass Book number 176
Pope’s Prayer Intention for April
For priests in crisis. Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and the communities may support them with understanding and prayer.
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: Patricia Eastwood, James Low and James McLachlan.
For those celebrating their Wedding Anniversaries: Late Rose & Peter Stewart, Dee & Late Martin (✟) Burger.
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION 3rd April
On this day there will be a collection for the Holy Places in the Holy Land.
EASTER OFFERTORIES
will be in support of your parish priest.
HOT CROSS BUNS IN THE McENNIS ROOM
provided by Liz & Chris Burger soon after the celebration of the Lord’s passion
COFFEE/TEA, CHEESE & WINE AND BISCUITS
in the McEnnis Room after the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday 4th April.
GREAT MALVERN PRIORY MONDAY 30th MARCH 3.00pm
PASSIA - The Passion retold through women’s voices. Sung by Papageno and National children’s choir of Great Britain Tickets: £17 wegottickets.com - Under 16s £8 on the door.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT HOLY TRINITY
The art of Seiger Koder will be on display at Holy Trinity Church, North Malvern, throughout Holy Week. The church will be open daily for private prayer and contemplation. Monday 30th March - Saturday 4th April 9.30am-4.30pm.
YOUTH GROUP DATES
Meet Fridays 6.00pm to 7.30pm for years 6 and upward.
27th March - Badminton and games in school hall
RCIA
27th March, Friday – 6.00pm - 7.30pm – A detailed look at the Easter triduum.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
14th April, Tuesday – 5.00pm to 6.30pm Family Meeting – What is happening on the sanctuary during Mass.
LENTEN CLUSTER REFLECTIONS
A vote of thanks to all who came to the Lenten Cluster reflections in all the four
churches of the cluster. Particular thanks to Deacon Sean Duffy, Michael and Francesca Townsend who organised these reflections centred on the Beatitudes. A big thank you to all who led reflections in the four churches and to those who provided refreshments. There is just so much talent and teamwork in the cluster..
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
THE MISSIONARY SISTERS OF ST PETER CLAVER
will be here on the weekend of 18th/19th April to appeal on behalf of the Missions work. The missionary work all over the world especially in poor regions where resources are limited. They offer help and support through prayer and help sustain missionary work in pastoral ministry, education and healthcare. They thank us for our generosity and to keep them in our prayers.
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
