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Bulletin - 3/4 October 2026

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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 Chairperson: Mary Taylor

Parish Safeguarding Rep: Kevin Douglas 01886 832468

Health & Safety, Room Bookings: Sue Stubbings 07857 650206

St Joseph's School

Headteacher: Nicola Tippen 01684 573016 School Office: Tel: 01684 573016

Co-Chairs of Governors: Maggie Griffiths 01684 573016

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.



Fr Naz hears confession in the Confessional from 10:30am until 11 am on Saturdays or by appointment.

  • Sat 3rd October, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME,  10.00am Holy Mass, Holy Souls

  • Sat 3rd, HOLY ROSARY, EVE OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Jim Brooks ✟ (Sue Whitteron)

  • Sun 4th, HOLY ROSARY, TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Elsa Tonietto ✟ (Daniella Cresta)

  • Sun 4th, BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 4.00pm On the front lawn

  • Mon 5th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME 12noon, Holy Mass - Una O'Malley ✟ (Mary Carroll)

  • Tue 6th, ANN WISEMAN FUNERAL MASS 10.00am, Holy Mass

  • Wed 7th, MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, Private Mass

  • Thur 8th, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 10.00am-6.45pm

  • Thur 8th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME 7.00pm, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Intention of Hannah, Joseph, George and Rio (Hannah Sunil)

  • Fri 9th, FEAST OF SAINT JOHN HENRY NEWMAN, PRIEST, 9.15am, Holy Mass - World Refugees (Helen Connelly)

  • Sat 10th, FERIA IN ORDINARY TIME,  10.00am Holy Mass, Holy Souls

  • Sat 10th, HOLY ROSARY (5.30pm); EVE OF THE TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 6.00pm, Holy Mass, Pro Populo

  • Sun 11h, HOLY ROSARY (10.30am); TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 11.00am, Holy Mass - Livestreamed, Una O'Malley ✟ (Helen Connelly)

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

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

3RD – 4TH October 2026 – PARISH MASS BOOK YEAR A VOLUME 2 – PAGE 137

  • For Mental Health Ministry. Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.

  • For the Sick and Housebound of St Joseph’s Parish: Clare Gray, Anne-Marie Elder, 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 deaths: Norma Hughes.

  • For those celebrating their Wedding Anniversaries: Suresh Daniel & Siorry Thomas.

Please pray for Ann Wiseman – Funeral Mass will be Tuesday 6th October 10.00am.

  • This Week: CAFOD Harvest Fast

  • 18th October: Missio

On Saturday 3rd October at 2pm

Tuesday 6th October at 5pm.

First Meeting is on 6th October in the McEnnis Room at 5pm. Introduction to Parents in the Church/Children’s Introductory Meeting in the hall.

All sessions are on Tuesdays from 7.00pm till 8.30pm. Refreshments (teas- coffee cake etc. served from 6.45pm). First one is this week - 6th October: Who is Jesus (1a).

  • 3rd November: Jesus is Lord (1b)

  • 1st December: The Mystery of God in Himself (3)

  • 5th January: The Teachings of Jesus (2)

  • 2nd February: Mary, the Mother of God (4)

  • 2nd March: Prayer – Lifting the min d and heart to God (9)

  • 13th April: The Mystery of the liturgy and the Eucharist (7)

  • 4th May: What is the Church? (6)

  • 8th June: The Indispensable men, St Peter & St Paul (5)

  • 6th July: World without end – the Last Things (10)

In October you are all invited to join in the Rosary thirty minutes before the Saturday evening Mass and Sunday, 11am Mass. If you wish to lead the rosary on either of the Masses, please sign-up on the sheet in the narthex.

Location: St Joseph's Church lawn

Logistics & Tips for Hosts

  • Pet Comfort: Keep water bowls, waste bags, and paper towels available on-site.

  • Leashes/Carriers: Require all dogs to be on leashes and smaller animals (cats, birds, reptiles) in secure carriers.

  • Photo Alternative: Offer a photo blessing option for timid pets or those who have passed away.

We are set to celebrate a major milestone in our parish history as we mark the 150th Anniversary of St Joseph’s Church, Malvern. Our Anniversary Mass will be presided over by His Grace, Archbishop Bernard Longley on Sunday, 25th October at 11:00am. Joining us for this joyous occasion will be priests who have served our parish over the years, alongside local civic representatives and leaders of other faith communities across Malvern. After Mass there will be an bring and share meal in the school Hall for everyone. Details of the shared meal with be communicated shortly.

Please hold Max Mainini and his family in your prayers as he enters his second year of diaconate training. As he begins his second-year Max feels it is time to let the people of the parish know that he is undertaking this important preparation for the Permanent Diaconate. As he continues to discern and balance his studies, ministry, and family life, your prayerful support is invaluable. Pray for Max’s spiritual growth, wisdom, and strength throughout his studies. Pray for his family as they walk alongside him on this journey of service. There is no doubt that the people of the parish will offer Max and his family every encouragement along the way..

Elaine Bloomfield is organising a wonderful Christmas Fete in the School Hall on 29th November between 12 noon to 3pm. Many volunteers and helpers required. Sign up sheet in the narthex. We need people to donate and run the stalls please. Contact Elaine for more information on 07517933322 if needed. Donations we are looking for are boxes of chocolates, Alcohol, gifts, food for the food hamper raffle, lucky dip gifts for children. These can be handed into the office. All donations very much appreciated. If anyone can make the cakes or crafts to sell that would be really kind. All money raised will go towards the Parish.

The Upton Fusion Ensemble Presents an Autumn Concert Sunday 4th October 2026 at 7.30pm. In aid of St Joseph’s RC Church at Upton. Music to cheer the Heart. Refreshments available.

Are offering free CPR and defibrillator* training sessions at Malvern Theatre on Restart a Heart Day taking place on Friday 16th October. Each training session is completely free of charge, very practical and takes just 90 minutes. In this time, people can learn how to do CPR and use a defibrillator. No previous knowledge or experience is needed. For more information about session times or to book a place, please call 07926 615812. * We have a defib in the sacristy (for use during services), and one on the wall of the school outside available 24/7 via 999 to get the code to unlock it.


 
 

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