ST JOSEPH’S JOURNAL Volume 54 No: 21
CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION & SAINT JOSEPH
23 ST JOHN’S STREET, HERTFORD SG14 1RX
Email: hertford@rcdow.org.uk
Parish Priest: Canon Terence Phipps Tel: 01992 582109
DATE: 12 June 2022 TRINITY SUNDAY
The page numbers for the prayers for this Sunday’s Mass are at the front of The Parish Mass Book. Please note that there is a Loop system in the Church.
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THE VIEW FROM THE PRESBYTERY
The Jubilee Weekend seemed to go very well and I hope you all managed a bit of a break. There seemed to be lots of activities and parties organised in the Hertford area, so I trust that people were able to participate in what they wanted to do. It was certainly a memorable moment when we found out what the Queen carries in her handbag…who would have thought it would be a marmalade sandwich! It was certainly good to see so many at the Jubilee drinks after the 10.30 Mass. About 40 people were present and a good time was had by all. I would just hope that people would come to the refreshments we normally offer on Sunday mornings. It’s always better with a decent crowd.
On a sadder note, please keep praying for the family of the boy who was fatally stabbed recently in Stevenage after he had attended the School Prom at St John Henry Newman School. His name was Kajetan Migdal – may he rest in peace.
This weekend, we celebrate the First Holy Communion of 42 children who have prepared for this moment since last September. They have been a good group, who have worked hard to get themselves ready for this important sacrament. Keep them in your prayers, but please try and avoid the 10.30 Mass next Sunday, as it will be very full. I also need to say that there will be no Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this Saturday (11 June) because of the First Holy Communion Mass at 2.30. There just would not be time to get it ready. I apologise for that, but hope that you understand.
Next weekend we celebrate Corpus Christi, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This is always an important moment in the life of the parish and we shall begin the Saturday Adoration at 4pm rather than 5pm. We shall also have Adoration on Sunday afternoon from 2.30 until 5. This adoration will have to take the place of the Blessed Sacrament Procession which we usually have on this day. I am reluctant to cancel the procession, but I don’t know for certain that we shall have enough people to do the jobs required and because of the uncertainty we have not primed the First Communion children to attend and lead the procession. Perhaps we can see it as a consequence of the Covid period and look forward to doing it fully again next year.
We have returned to Ordinary Time for the liturgy and in the past week we had the green vestments out once more. However, the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity will be our focus this weekend, along with First Communion.
As always, keep smiling, keep safe and keep going. And, for now, keep wearing the masks and using the sanitisers.
God bless – Fr Terry
POPE’S INTENTION FOR JUNE
Families
We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives
URGENT APPEAL FOR CHILDREN’S CLOTHES: From baby to teenage years.
Please leave with Mrs Walker in the church hall, Mon-Fri 8am-12noon.
A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA: From the Beatles to Beethoven. At the Hertford United Reformed Church Cowbridge, Hertford,
SG14 1PG onSaturday 25 June 2022 from 3-5pm. The concert is free but donations for Save the Children can be made after the concert.
Refreshments will be served at half time.
THE LOBSTER POT LUNCH: Friday 17 June at 12.45pm in the church hall. Lunches cost £15 for a three-course meal, glass of wine, coffee and chocolates. Please call Sue on 07711 584 517.
WILL YOU TAKE THE FIRST STEP?
CAFOD’s Gap year programme, Step into the Gap is a great opportunity for Young Adults aged between 18-30 to immerse themselves in interactive experiences, develop leadership skills while exploring their faith, and meeting new people. Take the first step and find out more information and how to apply for September 2022 go to cafod.org.uk/gapyear
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH WARNING AS RESIDENTS RECEIVE SCAM POLICE CALLS: The scams usually start with a phone call. The caller claims to be a police officer and tells you there is fraudulent activity on your bank account. You are then asked to put their bank cards and/or money into an envelope and give them to a courier or taxi driver, who is sent to your home by the caller. In some cases, victims are asked to buy goods or vouchers.
The phoney police officer may also ask for your bank details, such as your account and PIN numbers, as part of their “investigation”. This is a scam. If you receive an unexpected call, you should be suspicious. It is vital to remember that your bank and the police would:
NEVER ask for your bank account details or PIN number over the phone. Do not disclose these to anyone, no matter who they claim to be. NEVER ask you to withdraw money or purchase items and send it to them via a courier or by any other means. NEVER ask you to send your bank cards or any other personal property via courier or by any other means. If you are suspicious of a caller, please end the call. Remember, when reporting a suspicious phone call to police, use another phone or test your line first by phoning a friend or relative, to ensure you aren’t still unwittingly connected to the fraudster. In an emergency or if a crime is in progress call 999. If you have concerns about your bank account, visit your local branch. Some phone companies offer call screening services to help block marketing cold calls and bogus callers. Contact your phone company and ask about call screening and caller display services.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday:
6.00pm: George & Christina Woodman (RIP)
Sunday: THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
8.30am: Dicky Dee (RIP)
10.30am: First Communion Children
6.00pm: Laurie Symonds (Ints)
Monday: St Anthony of Padua
10.00am: Ellie & Joan Chadirchi (Ints)
Tuesday:
10.00am: Breda Dale
MASS IS EARLY DUE TO DEANERY MTG
Wednesday:
10.00am: Mel Starling (RIP)
Thursday: CHURCH CLOSED
Friday:
12.15pm: John Garvey (RIP Anni)
Saturday:
6.00pm: Kajetan Migdal (RIP)
Confessions: 10-10.30am & 5.00-5.30pm
Exposition of the blessed sacrament 5-5.40pm
Recently Deceased
Kajetan Migdal, Dicky Dee
ROSARY GROUP: Come and join us in the church on Tuesday evenings at 7pm for recital of the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.