ST JOSEPH’S JOURNAL Volume 55 No: 18
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: 21 May 2023
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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
I am sure that by the time you read this, you will know that Fr Terry is in hospital.
Let’s pray for him to feel better very soon and
for his speedy return to the parish.
Thank you to the Priests that have supported our parish this weekend.
POPE’S INTENTION FOR MAY:
FOR CHURCH MOVEMENTS AND GROUPS. We pray that Church movements and groups may rediscover their mission of evangelisation each day, placing their own charisms at the service of needs in the world.
IF YOU GO IN TO HOSPITAL: If someone is sick in hospital, please let us know here at the Presbytery, and/or ask the staff on the ward, so that your loved one can be visited whilst in hospital, and receive Holy Communion and any other Sacraments from the Chaplain. John O’Neill 01438 314333 at the Lister hospital. The staff on the wards can also contact the Chaplain.
ROSARY GROUP: Come and join us in thechurch hall on Tuesday evenings at 7pm for recital of the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
FOLLOWING THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE SAINTS CALLED TO ACTION BY OUR FAITH– SATURDAY 10 JUNE
You are invited to CAFOD’s International Office on Saturday 10th June for a short time exploring our faith, why we Campaign & how you can help.
The morning will include guest speakers & a chance for discussion in workshops to explore activities such as Live Simply, Our unfair Food System and Liturgy resources.
The morning will run from 10.30-1pm at CAFOD’s Office in Lambeth North SE1. For further information contact Tony tsheen@cafod.org.uk or booking please see https://cafod.org.uk/news/events
GIFT AID: The annual Gift Aid claim is due to be made soon. If you no longer pay tax please do let the parish secretary know.
ROSARY IN MAY: As usual, a decade of the rosary will be said after every weekday Mass during the month of May.
THE LOBSTER POT LUNCH: Friday 16th 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
DID YOU KNOW that Church teaching says that we should not only support those in poverty but also tackle the root causes of poverty? Pope Benedict XVI said that “Love — caritas — is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace.” For decades CAFOD has spoken out against injustice. To find out more and get involved in tackling the root causes of poverty, please go to cafod.org.uk/latestcampaigns
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday:
6.00pm: Sadie Cowen (RIP)
Sunday: SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
8.30am: Gerald Guihan (RIP)
10.30am: People of the Parish
Monday: NO MASS
Tuesday: NO MASS
Wednesday:
10.00am: Communion Service
Thursday: CHURCH CLOSED
Friday:
12.15pm: Communion Service
Saturday:
6.00pm: People of the Parish
Roger Massey, Louis Bouquet,
Barbara Clayton, James Egan,
Nicola Rorrison, Keith Walters