ST JOSEPH’S JOURNAL Volume 55 No: 32
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: 27 August
21st SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
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
We thank Fr Michael for looking after our parish and wish him every blessing as he leaves us on Wednesday.
If you would like to contact Fr Terry, please email the parish office hertford@rcdow.org.uk and Trish, our secretary, will give you details.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES 2023/24
If you would like your child/ren to prepare for the sacrament of First Confession and First Holy Communion, please write to Mrs. Walker stating their name, date of birth, address and the school they attend. All children must be in year 3 or above.
POPE’S INTENTION FOR AUGUST
For World Youth Day We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.
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 the church hall on Tuesday evenings at 7pm for recital of the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
THE LOBSTER POT LUNCH: Friday 15 September 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 07711584517
Our newsletter is also available online via the website
On Saturday 2nd September Bishop John Sherrington will celebrate the 10.30am Mass at Westminster Cathedral marking the beginning of the March for Life UK day. Bishop John invites all to this Mass.
ST. AUGUSTINE’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL OFFICE VACANCY: If you are interested in applying for this position, please follow
to access further details and a school application form. Visits and an informal chat with the Headteacher, Mrs Napier are warmly welcomed. Please email headspa@staugustines.herts.sch.ukand/or admin@staugustines.herts.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
”Bike n Hike” Saturday 9th September 2023 Have fun visiting over 600 churches and chapels. For more info https://bedshertshct.org.uk/bike-n-hike/
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday: 6pm: Sr Loretta Dooley (Ints)
Sunday: 21st SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
8.30am: People of the Parish
10.30am: Teresa Dooley (Ints)
NO EVENING MASS
Monday: 10.00am
Tuesday: 12.15pm
Wednesday: 10.00am
Thursday: CHURCH CLOSED
Friday: 12.15pm: Communion Service
Saturday: 6.00pm
RECENTLY DEPARTED: Brenda Farratt, Margaret McDonagh Clare Broadbent, Joss Landers