can be found here or please see Newsletter for details
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
Philip Albert RIP his funeral will take place at St Joseph’s on Thursday 23rd April at 10.30am followed at the Surrey and Sussex Crematorium
Sally Ferrao RIP her funeral has not yet been arranged
David Green RIP his funeral has not yet been arranged
Diane Kamel RIP her funeral has not yet been arranged
Ellen Murphy RIP her funeral has not yet been arranged
Pamela O’Reilly RIP her funeral has not yet been arranged
Please remember them and their families in your prayers
2nd Collection next weekend: for Education of Future Priests
Thank you for your support and generosity
Second Collection: Next weekend (Good Shepherd Sunday), 26th April 2026, the second collection will be for the education of future priests which funds the education and formation of men discerning a call to the priesthood and consecrated life. Thank you for your generosity.
Easter Thanks! Many thanks to all who helped with the Easter liturgy, to those who were visible such as the musicians, projectionists, readers, servers, welcomers, to those who were not so visible, such as the cleaners, flower arrangers, sacristans. It was wonderful to see the crowds – about 1400/1500 people came to the four Easter Masses. With thanks also for your kind wishes and prayers, cards, gifts and your Easter collection. Happy Easter!
Welcome and congratulations to all those who have been baptised or received, confirmed, & then come to Holy Communion for the first time at our Easter Vigil. Please keep them in your prayers as their journey continues.
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
Holy Hour of Prayer Today: Our Bishops are inviting Catholics to pray a Holy Hour at home for the dignity of all human life today Sunday 19th April at 4.30pm, as peers in the House of Lords continue to debate whether to make Assisted Suicide law through the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
PNL Youth Group: Our next meeting will be today on 19th April. For more info please email pnlyoungpeople@gmail.com
Parish Charity – St Catherine’s Hospice Fund Raising Plant Sales after all Masses this weekend. Vegetable and flower seedlings, plants, young shrubs and fruit bushes etc. For more details please contact pnljandp@gmail.com
Musical Fundraising Evening: Saturday 25th April, 7pm – Scout Centre. Enjoy an informal evening of music from a local wind band, raising funds for Reigate Scouts attending the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Poland. Free entry, with donations, raffle and light refreshments. All welcome.
Next UCM Meeting: Wednesday 29th April 2026 at PNL Centre, 7:30pm – A talk about Medjugorje.
Bereavement coffee morning: Grief is a very personal experience but it can help to talk about one’s feelings to someone who is not family or a close friend. If you feel that this would be of comfort to you please come along to our Bereavement Coffee morning on Saturday 2nd May 10:30-12:00 in the Meeting Room at St Joseph’s. Trained Befrienders will be there to support you.
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.
Life in the Spirit Seminars: Taking place in the PNL Centre at St Joseph’s from 7.30pm. This journey over seven sessions is an opportunity to deepen your relationship with Jesus and to experience anew the abundant power of His Holy Spirit. The sessions include excellent speakers, testimonies, small group sharing and prayer. Sessions are on 21st, 28th April, 12th, 19th May, and 2nd June. Pentecost Vigil at West Grinstead on May 23rd.
Parish Lunch: Thank you to Michelle and her team for last Sunday’s wonderful lunch for approximately 130 people. Our next parish lunch will be on Sunday 10th May, and hosted by our Justice & Peace group. All welcome
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
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
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; Bishop Richard calls for a minimum of 12 months’ notice for Catholic Marriages 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.
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
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122 Ladbroke Road
Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1LF
01737 761017
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Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am – 3.30pm
When we seem to be sinking, overcome by adverse forces, when everything appears bleak and we feel alone and weak, Jesus is always with us, stronger than any power of evil.
Pope Leo XIV
