ST JOSEPH’S JOURNAL Volume 55 No: 33
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: 3 September
22nd 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 look forward to welcoming Mgr Seamus O’Boyle in the coming week. First Mass will be on Friday 8th at 12.15pm.
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 SEPTEMBER
For people living on the margins We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance.”
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.
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
The Divine Mercy Apostolate, London is hosting a PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF KNOCK, Co Mayo from November 9 to 14 to Pray for the HolySouls. It will by the Marian Fathers. Package includes: Return flights by Aer Lingus from Heathrow Airport, half board, 5 nights, accommodation in en suite twin rooms, hand-luggage (10 kgs), all transfers and Airport Development fee. The Retreat will include daily Mass and Hour of Mercy and retreats at Glendalough and Kylemore Abbey. Cost £800. All Welcome. Please call Millie on 07957594646 for more information.
THE CARDINAL VAUGHAN MEMORIAL SCHOOL Open Evenings for Year 7 (First Form pupils) These events are designed for parents and prospective pupils to attend. They will include an address from Mr Stubbings, Headmaster, and a tour of the school. Thursday 14th September 2023 & Tuesday 19th September 2023. The Headmaster will speak at 4.30pm and 6.00pm. Full details are available on our website
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday: 6pm: People of the Parish
Sunday: 22nd SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
8.30am: Tim Marsh (RIP ANNI)
10.30am:
NO EVENING MASS
Monday: NO MASS/SERVICE
Tuesday: NO MASS/SERVICE
Wednesday: NO MASS/SERVICE
Thursday: CHURCH CLOSED
Friday: 12.15pm:
Saturday: 6.00pm
RECENTLY DEPARTED: Brenda Farratt,
Margaret McDonagh, Clare Broadbent, Joss Landers, Steven Davies