ST JOSEPH’S JOURNAL Volume 55 No: 28
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: 30 July
17TH 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
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 JULY
For a Eucharistic life We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.
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 18 August 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.
CATHOLIC LISTENERS TELEPHONE HELPLINE: is a confidential telephone helpline service, for those who are returning to the faith and to those who might have become isolated during the pandemic. It aims to help those in need of a safe space to talk. Operating from 4pm to 7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays calls are free on 0800 448 0704.
RECENTLY DEPARTED: Brenda Farratt, Margaret McDonagh, Clare Broadbent
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday: 6pm
Sunday: 17TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
8.30am: People of the Parish
10.30am: Ian Pearson (Anni)
NO EVENING MASS
Monday: NO MASS
Tuesday: NO MASS
Wednesday: NO MASS
Thursday: CHURCH CLOSED
Friday: 12.15pm: Communion Service
Saturday: 6.00pm
Sunday 6th August
8.30am:
10.30am: George Robert Emmett (RIP)
NO EVENING MASS
Monday – Thursday: NO MASS
Friday 11th August: 12.15pm
Saturday: 6pm
Sunday: 19TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
8.30am and10.30am:
NO EVENING MASS
Monday: 10.00am
Tuesday: 12.15pm
Wednesday: 10.00am
Thursday: CHURCH CLOSED
Friday: 12.15pm