Bulletin - 18/19 January 2025

This Week's Mass

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C, 18th-19th January 2025

Parish Mass Book Page number 127

Jesus and Mary at a Wedding in Cana

This week we are at a wedding in Cana where Jesus reveals Divine power by transforming water into wine. The Bible begins with one wedding, that of Adam and Eve in the garden (Gn 2:23-24), and ends with another, the marriage supper of the Lamb (Rv 19:9, 21:9, 22:17). At Cana, Jesus also blesses human marriage, perhaps at that moment instituting the Sacrament of Matrimony.

Throughout the Bible, marriage is the symbol of the Covenant relationship between God and His chosen people. God is the faithful Bridegroom and humanity is His beloved bride. Let us, “invite Jesus and Mary to remain with us in our homes” when we feel shortages in our family lives. The spouses need Jesus and Mary when their dreams are gone, mutual love seems dried up, the relationship becomes boring, and raising the children becomes a burden draining all their energy. Let us pray for God’s daily miracles in our families.

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 - Head Teacher: Thérèse Langford 01684 573016

School Secretary: Charlotte Wilkinson 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.

Mass Times

• Sat 18th 10.00am Holy Mass, Feria in Ordinary Time (Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity) [Pro Populo]

• Sat 18th 6pm Holy Mass, Eve of Second Sunday in Ordinary Time [Dolores Cashman RIP]

• Sun 19th 11am Holy Mass Livestreamed, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, [Peter Armstrong RIP]

• Mon 20th 11.30am Ecumenical Service, Christian Unity Service at St Joseph's

• Mon 20th 12 noon Holy Mass Livestreamed, Feria in Ordinary Time, [Dolores Cashman RIP (Win Crawford)]

• Tues 21st 7.45am Holy Mass, Memorial of St Agnes, Virgin, Martyr, (Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity) [Jonah Katsonga RIP (ann)]

• Weds 22nd Private Mass, Feria in Ordinary Time (Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity)

• Thur 23rd 10am-6.45pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

• Thur 23rd 7pm Holy Mass Livestreamed, Feria in Ordinary Time (Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity), [Elizabeth Nyirenda RIP]

• Fri 24th 9.15am Holy Mass, Memorial of St Francis de Sales, Bishop, Doctor of the Church (Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity) [Pro Populo]

• Sat 25th 10am Holy Mass, Feast of the Conversion of St Paul, the Apostle (Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity) [Pro Populo]

• Sat 25th 6pm Holy Mass, Eve of Third Sunday in Ordinary Time [Beryl Gaunt RIP (Parish Benefactor)]

• Sun 26th 11am Holy Mass Livestreamed, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, [Angelo Mainini ✟-ann (Mainini Family)]

Holy Mass at St Joseph's is livestreamed on some days via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@stjosephs.rcparish.malvernuk

Pope’s Prayer Intention for January

For the right to an education – Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, may always be respected

Confessions

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

Gospel Share Group

Gospel Share Group meets every Friday in the McEnnis Room at 7.30 pm for one hour. Please come and join in

Please Pray

• For the Sick and Housebound, especially Clare Gray, Anne Wiseman, Martin Burger, Anne-Marie Elder and Elizabeth Docker. We include all those in hospitals, nursing homes & their own homes. Our Lady, health of the sick, pray for them. Amen

• For the Recently Deceased, especially Barrie Skyrme, brother to Sue Stubbings, and John Crowe.

• For Those on the Anniversary of their Deaths, especially for the repose of the souls of Kunyamma Koshy, Peter Kuhlmaim and Janette Robson.

Upcoming Meetings

• MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE: Sunday, 19th January at 5pm

• FINANCE: Monday 20th January at 6pm

Assistant Needed

Fr John Pitchford requires an assistant to help him check emails and write a book on ecumenism. Part-time. Hours are flexible. Mornings preferred. Location is Malvern. Please phone Fr John on 01684 575893 to discuss.

Ministers Needed

We are looking for more people to volunteer as stewards at Mass, and as Readers. Please think about these important ministries which are vital to the smooth and reverent running of our services. Please let Fr Naz or Edd know if you would like to know more and/or volunteer your services. Fr Naz is responsible for recruiting Extraordinary Ministers of Communion.

Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope

Companion Booklets for sale in the narthex for £1.50 – for more information on what is happening for the Jubilee celebrations please go to www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/jubilee-year

Workshop: What Is Hope?

A short workshop for all exploring this theme of Hope in the light of this Holy year. Saturday 1st February, 2.30-4.45pm in the McEnnis room. Bishop David to be in attendance. More details will come later.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

• Sunday 19th January at 4:00pm there will be a Unity Service at St Matthias Church in Malvern Link. The preacher will be Reverend Dr Simo Frestadius, Vice Principal, Regents Theological College. (Refreshments will be served from 3.30pm).

• During the week beginning Monday 20th, there will be opportunities to meet and pray in various local churches, joining in their regular times of prayer including the following (more may be added):

  • Monday 20th January at St Mary’s at 9.00am and St Joseph’s at 11.30am

  • Tuesday 21st January at Malvern Priory at 9.00am

  • Wednesday 22nd January at Malvern Baptist at 7.30pm

  • Thursday 23rd January at Beacon Elim at Cowleigh Road Gospel Hall at 9.00am and on zoom* at 7.00pm

  • Friday 24th January at St Andrew’s at 9.00am

  • Saturday 25th January Prayer Walk from Lyttelton Well at 9.30am

Lunchbox Talks

• Thursday 23rd January at 12:30 for 1:00pm at Great Malvern Priory: “Malvern’s Ancient History”

• Thursday 6th February at 12:30 for 1:00pm at Great Malvern Priory: “Malvern College Concert”.

Job Vacancy - Head Teacher

Our Wonderful St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a new Headteacher for September 2025. For further details please download the PDF below.

HeadTeacher_Advert.pdf

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Malvern Hills Food Bank

Please remember the needs of the Food Bank especially at this time of year – the items we are looking for in particular are as follows:

• Squash

• Tins of custard

• Tins of pears

• Rice puddings

• Tins of vegetables

• Tins of tuna

• UHT Milk

• Biscuits

• Jars of jam

• Jars of pasta

• Curry sauce

• Tins of fruit

• Toothbrushes (adult and children’s) and toothpaste

• Nappies size 5, 6, 7 and 8

Drop off points are Waitrose, Morrisons, Lidl Malvern Link, Co-op Malvern Link, Co-op Upton, Warner's Upton, Sainsbury’s Malvern Vale, One Stop Shops (Pickersleigh Road, Barnards Green and Poolbrook), Greenlink Organic Foods and Just So at Barnards Green which are regularly emptied, and any donations of food can be left in one of these. Thank you.

Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage

Booking is now open for this year's Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage. You are most welcome to join us this Jubilee Year as we journey to Lourdes in May.

The pilgrimage runs from Saturday 24 - Friday 30 May 2025 with the theme: "With Mary, Pilgrims of Hope". If you would like to travel to Lourdes but in need of assistance we can help. Assisted pilgrims have the support of doctors, nurses, carers and hospitaliers throughout their time on pilgrimage.

You will participate fully in the pilgrimage and experience the love of God through the care, love and friendship of volunteers.

Please contact the Lourdes Pilgrimage Office to discuss assistance requirements on 0121 230 6288 or admin.lourdes@rcaob.org.uk

As well as applications from assisted pilgrims we're also keen to hear from doctors,

nurses and carers eager to volunteer their time and experience Lourdes. Find out more here: https://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/lourdes-pilgrimage

Thanksgiving Mass for Marriage

Are you celebrating a significant wedding anniversary in 2025? Are you engaged to be married this year? Or would you simply like to give thanks to God for your marriage, and ask for His ongoing blessings?

If so, we would like to invite you to attend this year's Thanksgiving Mass for Marriage. To be held on Saturday 3 May, 12noon, at St Chad's Cathedral. Celebrated by Bishop Richard Walker. Please register by Sunday 13 April.