ST JOSEPH’S JOURNAL Volume 54 No: 23
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: 26 June 2022
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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
For the first time in a long time we have green vestments on a Sunday, as we celebrate the Ordinary Time of the Church’s liturgical year. This weekend marks the Thirteenth Sunday in this Ordinary Time and we return to our semi-continuous reading of the Gospel of St Luke in Year C of the Sunday Lectionary cycle. We still have a few Feasts to get through, though. Next Wednesday, 29 June we have the Feast of St Peter and Paul, which is a Holyday of Obligation in England and Wales. We shall have two masses in the church (at 7.30am and 8.00pm) and one at St Joseph’s School, at which parents and parishioners are welcome. The Mass will take place at 10.00am. As I mentioned in the newsletter last week, there will be a retiring collection at all masses this weekend for Peter’s Pence, which is our contribution to the work of the Holy See. Do give what you can.
Next Friday, 1 July, is the Feast of the Dedication of our Cathedral in Westminster. Even if you can’t make the Mass, please remember to say a prayer for our Archbishop, Cardinal Nichols, our diocese and our Cathedral.
I need to alert you to the fact that I shall be away from 8-11 July. I have been asked by a French couple whose wedding I celebrated 30 years ago, to come to Lyons to say a Mass for their anniversary. Fr Michael Doyle has kindly agreed to say the Masses here on the Saturday and Sunday, but there will be no confessions or adoration of the Blessed Sacrament that weekend. The Masses on Friday 8/7 and Monday 11/7 will also be cancelled. I am sorry for any inconvenience, but I am sure you will understand. I shall give details of when I shall be away for my summer break slightly nearer the time. I also have to do two weddings outside the parish, one in July and one in August, and I will give details of those soon.
As I noted last weekend, we are beginning to get news of the World Youth Day, which will take place in Portugal in 2023. There is a first notice on the reverse side of this newsletter and there will be a group representing the Diocese of Westminster, which people can join. We should have further details very shortly, but I just wanted to alert you to this event.
Photographs of this year’s First Communion have now arrived and can be found on the chest at the back of the church. Envelopes are available and details of your choices can be written on them and cash enclosed. Alternatively, you can use the QR code on the envelope to see the photographs online and also find details of payment. The children look marvellous!
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
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: If you would like your child/children to prepare for First Confession and Communion in 2022/23, and they are in Year 3 and above, please write to Fr Terry or Mrs Walker stating their name, address, date of birth, place of baptism and the school they attend. Classes will begin in September.
THE LOBSTER POT LUNCH: Friday 15 July 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
RECENTLY MARRIED
Anthony Frankland and Rebecca Harwood
URGENT APPEAL FOR CHILDREN’S CLOTHES: From baby to teenage years.
Please leave with Mrs Walker in the church hall, Mon-Fri 8am-12noon.
SAVE THE DATE: 16-17th July 2022. Marriage Encounter are hosting a non-residential marriage enrichment weekend. This is a wonderful opportunity for couples to spend time reflecting on, refreshing and rejoicing in their wonderful vocation. For details go to:
https://wwme.org.uk/weekend/me-weekendhendon-16th-to-17th-july-2022/
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023 – LOOKING TO LISBON: World Youth Day 2023 will take place in Lisbon in the beginning of August 2023. Diocese of Westminster Youth Ministry with support from Cardinal’s Appeal is offering a limited number of places on this pilgrimage with a 50% discount to young people between the ages of 16-25. Any 16-year olds who apply will need to be finishing year 12 by the start of World Youth Day pilgrimage. These young people will commit to a series of preparatory sessions from September 2022, to prepare them to assist in support roles during the pilgrimage, such as by acting as small group leaders, and also offer formation to them which will be helpful in living their faith post-World Youth Day. More details can be found at https://dowym.com/programmes/world-youth-day-leadership-training/ or by contacting Westminster Youth Ministry at youth@rcdow.org.uk. Please apply by 31 July 2022.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday:
6.00pm: Vincent McGee (RIP)
Sunday: 13th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
8.30am: Margery Rossi (RIP)
10.30am: Jean Henderson (RIP)
6.00pm: Vetti Vettivelu (RIP)
Monday: St John Southworth
10.00am: People of the Parish (Ints)
Tuesday: St Irenaeus
12.15pm: Peace in Ukraine
Wednesday: SS PETER & PAUL
7.30am Margery Davies (RIP)
10.00am: St Joseph’s School (Ints)
8.00pm Kathleen O’Reilly (RIP Anniv)
Thursday: CHURCH CLOSED
Friday Dedication of the Cathedral
12.15pm: Kajetan Migdal (RIP)
Saturday:
6.00pm: Delia McKenna (RIP)
Confessions: 10-10.30am & 5.00-5.30pm
Exposition of the blessed sacrament 5-5.40pm
Recently Deceased
Kajetan Migdal
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.