MASS TIMES

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DIARY & NOTICES

REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS IN THE PARISH

Tue 19.00 Rosary St Joseph’s Church

Wed 10.30 Prayer, Tea & Coffee St Joseph’s Café

Wed 10.30 Parents & Toddlers PNL Centre at St Joseph’s

Fri 10.30 Prayer, Tea & Coffee St Joseph’s Café

Sat 15.00 Get Together Group PNL Cafe at St Joseph’s

Sun 10.00 Coffee after Mass PNL Centre at Holy Family

Sun 12.00 Coffee after Mass PNL Centre at St Joseph’s

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF

Ellen Murphy RIP her funeral will take place at St Joseph’s on Thurs 7th May at 10.30am followed by burial at Redstone Cemetery.

Sally Ferrao RIP her funeral will take place at Surrey & Sussex Crematorium on Thurs 7th May at 4.30pm

David Green RIP his funeral service will take place at St Joseph’s on Mon 11th May at 12noon.

Pamela O’Reilly RIP her funeral service will take place at St Joseph’s on Tues 12 May at 10.30am followed by committal at Surrey & Sussex Crematorium

Diane Kamel RIP her funeral has not yet been arranged

Please remember them and their families in your prayers

Arundel & Brighton Month of Prayer for Priestly Vocations: starts today (Good Shepherd Sunday). Please pray for those called to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. Take a prayer leaflet from the back of church or visit the Diocesan Vocations Page for resources.

Suggested Prayer itinerary (weekly readings)

5th Week of Easter: John 14:15–21

6th Week of Easter: 1 Peter 4:13–16

7th Week of Easter: John 20:19–23

Pentecost Sunday: 1 Corinthians 12:4–13

To find out more about vocations to the priesthood, contact Fr Tristan Cranfield; email: vocations@abdiocese.org.uk

Thinking about becoming a Catholic, or maybe want to be confirmed as an adult? We run informal ‘Come and see’ sessions looking at different aspects of our faith. Please contact the parish office for more information

50/50 Club: April’s winner of £30 is no.4, congratulations!

St Catherine’s Hospice. Thanks to your generosity, £601.86 was raised at the recent plant sales. More plants available at the Big Plant Sale, 83a Nutfield Road, Merstham RH1 3HD, Sat 2nd–Mon 4th May (in aid of St Catherine’s). On 6th June, St Catherine’s Midnight Walk (Horsham area) offers 2, 7, 13 or 17 miles; volunteers are also needed (marshalling, catering, welcoming, etc.). See Midnight Walk 2026 – St Catherine’s. If you can’t take part, you can still support PNL members who will be walking (details to follow).

PNL Youth Group (13 -18 yrs) – meeting this Sunday 3rd May, PNL centre in St Joseph’s, 3 – 5pm. All welcome! For more information email pnlyoungpeople@gmail.com.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 11am Mass at St Joseph’s on the first Sunday of every month (except August). To comply with diocesan safeguarding rules we must adhere to the appropriate adult/child ratios meaning limited numbers; each child must have a consent form pre-filled by their parent or guardian, and a registration of children attending is required for each session. We welcome new volunteers, please contact pnlchildliturgy@gmail.com – Submit consent forms here: https://forms.gle/XJgWreVksmvK7Pwv9    Upcoming dates: 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July.

The National Day of Prayer: For Victims and Survivors of Abuse falls on this Tuesday, 5 May 2026 when we ae invited to join our fellow Catholic communities across England and Wales with our own personal prayer for the healing of survivors and for the courage of those still living in fear. The theme for 2026 focuses on the devastating impact of domestic abuse. While Jesus promised us “life in abundance” (John 10:10), abuse acts as a thief—stripping away the dignity, safety, and peace of mind of our brothers and sisters. For many, the fear and shame caused by domestic abuse can feel like a barrier to God and the Church. We are called to ensure our parish is a “safe haven” where support is always available and where every person is valued as a unique child of God. If you or someone you know is affected by abuse, support is available through Safe Spaces, a free and independent service: call 0300 303 1056 or visit safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk.

Parish Lunch: Our next parish lunch is next Sunday 10th May, hosted by members of our Justice & Peace Group. There is no charge, donations are appreciate. All welcome.

Life in the Spirit: If you haven’t been able to come yet, there’s still plenty of time to join us! . Our next sessions are Tuesday 12th May, Tuesday 19th May, Tuesday 2nd June and Saturday 23rd May – a beautiful Pentecost Vigil at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, West Grinstead. If you want to know more about the course click on the ‘blue’ sentence and then click on the link to open: The Promise of the Father 2026

Book + Circle: Our next book is by Bishop Robert Barron “This Is My Body”. A small book teaching on the Eucharist, the source and summit of out Catholic Christian faith. We will be meeting to talk about the book on Friday 15th May 10.30am in the Meeting Rm at St Joseph’s – all welcome.

The Tyburn Martyrs Walk: will take place on Sunday 17th May. Meeting at 1.30pm at St Giles in the Fields church-yard (nearest tube: Tottenham Court Road) and walk to the site of the Tyburn gallows, commemorating the Catholic martyrs of the 16th and 17th centuries. . For more information please go to www.catholichistorywalks.com.

Date for your diary: Join the Bereavement Team on Thurs 4th June, St Joseph’s PNL Centre. 7pm arrival; 7:30– 9pm session. Refreshments provided. Topics: End of life planning – Funeral types & costs – Planning a Service/Mass – Power of Attorney – What to do when some-one dies – Who to inform – Church teaching – Wills.

Corpus Christi at Worth Abbey: All warmly invited to worth Abbey for the Feast of Corpus Christi. Mass is at 9.30am, followed by a procession at 10.30am and Benediction at 11.15am. Refreshments will be available, with a guided walk to the Quiet Garden and time to picnic in the Abbey grounds. Families and friends are very welcome. More information: www.worthabbey.net/corpus-Christi

Grandparents Pilgrimage – Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation & St Francis, West Grinstead. Wed 17 June, 11am–3pm. A day of prayer and friendship with other grandparents: Mass, Benediction, Rosary and tours of the secret chapel. Bring a packed lunch. Register: Grandparents’ Pilgrimage to West Grinstead (17-Jun-2026) · ChurchSuite Events. If you have any queries please contact: Deacon Simon South (simon.south@abdiocese.org.uk).

Communion for the Sick and Housebound: Parishioners who are sick or housebound and unable to attend Mass may receive Holy Communion at home once a month. If this applies to you or someone you live with or someone you know, and with their permission, please speak with Fr Tony or contact the parish office

CAFOD: Stand with Sudan: On the third anniversary of the war in Sudan, Kayode Akintola, CAFOD’s Head of Region for Africa, asks for your help: “So many of our sisters and brothers in Sudan are facing increasing violence, hunger, and disease.king you to consider setting up a regular gift to support families who are fleeing the violence – with food, safe water and other vital support. If you would like to know more or to help please visit www.cafod.org.uk/StandWithSudan

Missio (Red Boxes): Thank you to all who contributed and supported Missio (Red Boxes) the total donations raised by this parish in 2025 was £3,125.38.

Have you got an old iPad going spare in a drawer? Please contact the office if you could donate it to the parish

Parents, babies and toddlers group meets in St Joseph’s PNL Centre, on Wednesdays 10.30am. All welcome

Get Together Group meet on Saturdays at 3pm in the PNL Centre at St Joseph’s. All welcome.

The PNL Cafe will be open every Wednesday and Friday for tea and coffee from 10.30am. Everyone is welcome.

The January 2026 issue of the Parish Justice & Peace Newsletter is available here: https://thenativityofthelord.org.uk/news/newsletters/justice-peace

Yellow Bucket Collection. The weekly parish donations to the food bank at St Matthew’s Redhill are very welcome. You can also support the food bank financially via the website: https://www.redhillfoodbank.org.uk/how-can-i-help. 

Our SVP groups are reaching out to those in any kind of need, please call 07918980330 and they will call back.

For Information on SVP help, Telephone Support and Care of the Sick in the Parish, please click here.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word, during the 11am Mass at St Joseph’s on the 1st Sunday of every month (except August. Please also see note above re April 2026). To comply with diocesan safeguarding rules we must adhere to the appropriate adult/child ratios meaning limited numbers; each child must have a consent form pre-filled by their parent or guardian, and a registration of children attending is required for each session. We welcome volunteers, please get in touch. For more information contact pnlchildliturgy@gmail.com and to give consent for each child go to: https://forms.gle/XJgWreVksmvK7Pwv9

Thinking about becoming a Catholic, or maybe want to be confirmed as an adult? We run informal ‘Come and see’ sessions looking at different aspects of our faith. Please contact the parish office for more information

SAFEGUARDING IN THE PARISH Some roles in the parish require volunteers to have a DBS check which are renewed every 3 years. Katie Jones, our Safeguarding Rep, will be contacting people if a re-check is needed. However if you are in a role in the parish and have not had a recheck or if you have any query on the DBS process please contact Katie on 01737 761017.

Marriage Support: From relationships that are ‘Just in a Rut’, needing some refreshment or more serious issues – If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. We have helped thousands of couples get their relationship back on track as they rediscovered hope and trust in the marriage. Please visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk Tel: 07887 296983

Thinking of getting married… Congratulations! A reminder that there is a minimum of twelve months’ notice for Marriages planned to take place in a Catholic Church to allow for the necessary preparation and paperwork.

Please contact the Parish Office.

Marriage Care write to say: Please encourage your parishioners to seek support if they are experiencing relationship distress. Our professional relationship counselling service is provided on a donation-only basis and seeking help at whatever stage can make a real difference. You can find out more and book counselling sessions at www.marriagecare.org.uk

BEQUESTS THANK YOU We are very grateful that a number of parishioners from our three churches have assisted our parish by gifting a donation to the parish in their wills. A sheet has been prepared by the diocese outlining the wording that should be used for this. It also includes information on Foundation Masses and bequests to our diocese. If you would like more information please contact the parish office

DO YOU SHOP ONLINE? AND WISH TO HELP PNL?

If you shop online at no cost to you a small donation can be made to the parish for each purchase you make! All you need do is enter your details by going to www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/pnl and clicking ‘Support us for free’.

Then, when shopping online, you will be asked if you want to claim a donation for PNL. Click ‘Claim Donation’ and a small percentage of what you spend will be sent to our Parish Development Fund. So, please get clicking. Thank you.

DIOCESAN RUN EVENTS

please see the Diocesan website or click here

Thinking of the Priesthood – In our Diocese we have a St John Vianney Group for men aged 18-45 who wish to explore whether they have a calling to the priesthood. If you would like to find out more or just chat generally about vocations contact our diocesan vocations director, Fr Tristan Cranfield: tristan.cranfield@abdiocese.org.uk

Stay in Touch: The Diocese sends out a weekly E-Bulletin newsletter which includes Bishop Richard’s Weekly Reflection, and details of formation and events taking place across the Diocese and our wider Catholic community. We encourage you to sign up it’s a great way to stay in touch! To sign up please go https://mailchi.mp/7529e811ae63/joinourlist