This year we have the joy of journeying alongside a number of adults in our RCIA programme who are taking the big step to either be baptised as a Catholic (either from another Christian group or no religion at all) or be Confirmed as adults at the Easter Vigil Mass on 16th April. Over the
Next Wednesday 2 March is Ash Wednesday. Do try and get to Mass and to receive the ashes. We will have two Masses that day at St Joseph and the English Martyrs Church: 9:30 am and 7:30 pm. The 9:30 Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Paul McAleenan. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent,
We celebrate another birthday this week….
Following the successful diocesan scripture festival held at the beginning of February at St Albans Cathedral, “The God Who Speaks” is running a number of exciting, free online follow-up events. The first two events – on Thursday 17 February and Tuesday 22 February, starting at 7pm – are interactive and inspiring sessions exploring the Bible
We are happy to announce that the sacrament of Reconciliation will be available in St Joseph’s Church every Saturday from 5 March. Either Fr Peter or Fr Antonio will be available to hear Confessions between 3:00 and 4:00 pm. At the same time, there will be the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration which
Since our parish website was launched in November 2020, it has been continuously updated and expanded with news updates and new features. We are constantly adding fresh and relevant content to ensure that the website provides all the information that parishioners and visitors to the area need. We thought that now is a good time
The Crocus and Snowdrops….
For the past couple of weeks…
On Friday 11 February 2022 we will celebrate the World Day of the Sick. Download and read the Holy Father’s message (PDF). Choosing as a theme, “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful” Pope Francis writes, “Mercy is God’s name par excellence; mercy, understood not as an occasional sentimental feeling but as an ever-present
We have two Foundation Governor spaces…
