Bulletin - 28 Feb/1 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: 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 28th, LENT FERIA, 10.00am Celebration Holy Mass. Jackie Hall ✟
Sat 28th, EVE OF SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Pro Populo
Sun 1st March, SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Giovanna Dun & Michael - Son - (Helen Connelly)
Mon 2nd, FEAST OF ST CHAD, BISHOP 10.00am, Mass at St Wulstan's
Tue 3rd, LENT FERIA 9.30am, Mass at Upton; 10.00am Mass at St Wulstan's
Wed 4th, LENT FERIA, 10.00am, Mass at St Wulstan's
Thur 5th, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 10.00am-6.45pm
Thur 5th, LENT FERIA, 7.00pm, Liturgy of the Word and Communion - Livestreamed
Fri 6th, LENT FERIA, 9.30am, Mass at Upton; 10.00am Mass at St Wulstan's
Fri 6th, STATIONS OF THE CROSS, Led by - The One World Group
Sat 7th, LENT FERIA, 10.00am Holy Mass. Rita & Tom Durcan (Helen Connelly)
Sat 7th, EVE OF THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Stan Williams ✟ (Mary Williams)
Sun 8th, THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Pro Populo
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
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
28TH FEBRUARY – 1ST MARCH 2026- Parish Mass Book number 155
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: Wendy Eckersley and Jose Antener Pereira Nunes..
SECOND COLLECTION
This week is for CAFOD Lent Fast Day.
8th March is for Cathedral Maintenance
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Tuesday, 3rd March 5.00pm – 6.30pm Family Meeting – Let’s think about the sacraments.
Sunday 15th March 9.30am-10.45am Family Meeting – Jesus gives himself at the Last Supper.
RCIA
6th March 7.00pm – 8.30pm Confirmation – Strengthening of the Holy spirit
13th March - 7.00pm – 8.30pm -Why did Jesus die on the Cross?
PARISH LENTEN SOUP CAFÉ
Will be running on Monday’s during Lent starting on the 9th March and continuing on the 16th and the 23rd March at noon after Mass at 11.30am on these Monday’s. 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.
CLUSTER LENTEN REFLECTIONS
In our Lenten Meditations this year we shall be reflecting on the Beatitudes in five meetings at different churches in our Cluster.
Next Clusters are –
Tuesday 3rd March at St Joseph’s Upton (Seán) - ‘Blessed are the meek and the poor in spirit’
Tuesday 10th March at St Wulstan’s Little Malvern (Bernadette) - ‘Blessed are those who mourn and thirst for justice and are persecuted for my sake’
17th March at Blackmore Park (Chris Louise) - ‘Blessed are the pure of heart and the peacemakers’
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 Wulstan’s Sunday 15th March at 3pm.
St Joseph’s on Friday 27th March at 7pm.
YOUTH GROUP DATES
Meet Fridays 6.00pm to 7.30pm for years 6 and upward.
13th March - Laser Quest
27th March - possible activity in school hall tbc
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.
THE THURSDAY GROUP
will be meeting on Thursday March 5th at 2.00pm in the McEnnis room for gentle seat exercises & Social activities.
NEXT PAC MEETING IS 9TH MARCH 2026
if you have any items for the agenda or wish to make the PAC aware of something, please let Fr Naz or Edd, or the parish office.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS SIGN IN SHEET
Thank you to the Parish Groups for leading the Stations of the Cross at 7pm on Fridays -
6th March – One World Group
13th March – Youth Group
20th March – Catenian’s
THANK YOU FROM THE ONE WORLD
We had a wonderful film evening and discussion last Saturday on the work of Mary’s Meals. Thank you to all those who came along and shared their thoughts – and for their generous donations. We received a total of £175 for Mary’s Meals, which will help provide school meals for 9 children for a whole academic year (it costs around £19.15 per child). The One World Group will be planning another film screening later this year, so watch this space!
CAFOD Lent Appeal – Family Fast Day collection – 1st March
This Lent, live out the Gospel call to love your neighbour. By fasting and giving what you save, you join in Christ’s compassion and help another family put food on the table. Your donation can help families around the world grow food in difficult conditions – such as on flood-resistant floating gardens or using solar-powered water pumps in times of drought. Collect a CAFOD envelope to bless others with your support, donate online at cafod.org.uk/envelope or call 0303 303 3030. Text
CAFODLENT to 70085 to donate £10.
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
Cake Sale after Mass Sunday 1st March.
Saturday 7th March Free Youth Event for Year 6 upwards. Grow in Hope Event - At Oscott College. 1000 to 1600 Includes workshops, talks and Mass.
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
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Friday 6th March - Compiled by the Women of Nigeria.
Services 2pm and 7pm at Lansdowne Crescent Methodist Church. All Welcome.
MALVERN FOODBANK
Please remember the needs of the Malvern Foodbank. A new list of supplies needed is on the notice board at the front of Church.
LYTTELTON WELL
Volunteers wanted for Severe Weather Emergency Protocol - Are you a people person, available 9pm to 10.15pm, at short notice, to provide a warm welcome for our homeless guests? Please email ali@lytteltonwell.co.uk or ring 01684 573702 for more details.
