ST JOSEPH’S JOURNAL Volume 53 No: 25
CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION & SAINT JOSEPH
23 ST JOHN’S STREET, HERTFORD SG14 1RX
https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/hertford
Email: hertford@rcdow.org.uk
Parish Priest: Canon Terence Phipps Tel: 01992 582109
DATE: 27 June 2021
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
The Summer Solstice and the Midsummer Festival didn’t bring us much good weather last week and it doesn’t look too promising for the coming week either. However, I am sure we shall manage, whatever the weather, so we just have to grin and bear it. On Tuesday we shall celebrate the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul, and since this is normally a Holyday of Obligation we shall have Masses in church on Tuesday at 10am and 8pm. There will also be a Mass at the school, but Covid restrictions sadly mean that we cannot invite any parishioners this year.
On Thursday, we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Cathedral and although the church is closed on Thursdays, please try to remember to say a prayer for the work of the Cathedral and the Diocese. At this time of the year, to coincide with the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul, we always have a retiring collection for Peter’s Pence, which is our contribution to the work of the Holy See in all its varied works and ministries. Do please give what you can next weekend and let us be in solidarity with the whole Church throughout the world, as we contribute to the good working of the Church in Rome and elsewhere.
On another matter, during the last eighteen months or so, for perfectly understandable reasons, we have seen a reduction in the number of volunteers in several areas of parish life. We are now in real need of people to count the Sunday collection; we could do with a few more who might be willing to clean the church and there are always opportunities for people to join the rota for flower arranging. These are not onerous jobs, but they are vital for the smooth running of the parish. Perhaps you might consider whether you might be able to help. Once you have decided, then please give me your name and contact details so that we can get things moving again, probably in September.
Another opportunity for volunteering presents itself at St Joseph’s School. We are particularly short of school governors at the moment, and since this is a Catholic school, under the supervision of the Diocese of Westminster, we are very short of what are called Foundation Governors who are appointed by the diocese. If anyone has an inclination to be part of the team of governors who are so important to the running of the school, please mention it to me and I can put you in touch with someone who can give you a fuller idea of what is involved. Our school has an important place in our Parish Community. It needs some support to keep its high standards and its Catholic ethos, and you might be just the person to help it do so.
As always: keep safe; keep smiling; keep going!
God Bless – Fr Terry
POPE’S INTENTION JUNE
The Beauty of Marriage
Let us pray for young people who are preparing for marriage with the support of a Christian community: may they grow in love, with generosity, faithfulness and patience.
IF YOU GO IN TO HOSPITAL: Catholics in hospital are unlikely to receive an automatic visit from the Catholic Chaplain. 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.
ONLINE DONATIONS TO OUR CHURCH:
Westminster Roman Catholic Diocese Trustee Hertford as the account name.
Account number: 21263242
Sort code: 40-05-20
If you would like to use STANDING ORDER to donate your weekly/monthly offering, the forms are available on the website to download.
IF YOU WRITE A CHEQUE TO THE PARISH please can you make payable to WRCDT Hertford. Thank you.
IF YOU ARE A GIFT AIDER AND YOU STOP PAYING TAX OR CHANGE ADDRESS
you must let the parish office know.
Thank you.
YOUR CHURCH IS IN NEED OF MORE PEOPLE TO HELP KEEP IT CLEAN. If you are able to help, please contact Sheila Queally on 01992 586436
THE LOBSTER POT LUNCH
Starting on Friday 16 July at 1pm in the church hall. Lunches cost £15 for a three course meal, glass of wine, coffee and chocolates.
If you would like to come along please sign the board on the table in the cloister. Menu to follow.
BABY CLOTHES: We are in urgent need of baby clothes from birth to 3 years, boys and girls. Please bring them to Sue Walker at the church hall Monday – Friday 8am – 12 noon. Thank you.
FOOD BANK
We are in desperate need of food for the foodbank. Items can be dropped off at the church hall with Mrs. Sue Walker any weekday morning.
COLLECTION: Many thanks for your contributions last weekend: £337.83
RECENTLY BAPTISED:
Marcus Joseph Crosby, Orla Rita Pinney,
Theo Louis Volante
DIOCESAN JOB VACANCIES: at https://jobs.rcdow.org.uk/
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday:
6.00pm: People of the Parish
Sunday: THIRTEETH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
10.30am: Kevin & Dorothy Mullen (RIP)
6.00pm: Olga D’Angelo (RIP)
Monday: St Irenaeus, Bishop & Martyr
10.00am: Felisa Monoz Dias (RIP)
Tuesday: SS PETER & PAUL, Apostles
10.00am: Alan Macdonald (RIP)
8.00pm: People of the Parish
Wednesday:
10.00am: John Garvey (RIP Anni)
Thursday: DEDICATION OF THE CATHEDRAL
CHURCH CLOSED
Friday:
10.00am: Anna Jans (RIP)
Saturday: ST THOMAS, Apostle
10.00am: Harry, Lucy & John Verrill and Christine Jones (RIP)
6.00pm: John Sullivan (RIP)