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Exult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven, exult, let Angel ministers of God exult, let the trumpet of salvation sound aloud our mighty King’s triumph! Be glad, let earth be glad, as glory floods her, ablaze with light from her eternal King, let all corners of the earth be glad, knowing an end to gloom and darkness. Rejoice, let Mother Church also rejoice, arrayed with the lightning of his glory, let this holy building shake with joy, filled with the mighty voices of the peoples. (The Easter Proclamation – Exsultet)
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
Anthony Sheehan RIP his funeral took place on Tuesday 31st March at the Surrey and Sussex Crematorium.
Maria Wojtanowski RIP her funeral will take place take place at St Joseph’s on Monday 13th April at 10:30 followed at Redstone Cemetery
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
David Green RIP his funeral has not yet been arranged
Please remember them and their families in your prayers
The Easter Collection (gift-aidable) is by tradition your personal offering to your parish priest. If you would like to donate online please email the parish office for details.
Update from Fr Tony: Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, and the many cards, emails, and messages, they have been a wonderful support and encouragement. My recovery is continuing well, and I am trying to take up light work in the parish as I get better, though I need to manage this carefully, so I thank you also for your continued prayers, patience, and understanding.
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
Parish Lunch: Our next parish lunch will be on Sunday 12th Apr, starting around 12.30pm hosted by our Indian community and led by Michelle. There is no charge, donations are appreciated. Everyone is very welcome.
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 – Because Easter Sunday falls on 5th April, the session will be held on 12th April instead. Upcoming dates: 12th April, 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July.
50/50 Club winner for the March draw of £30 is 98!
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 14th, 21st, 28th April, 12th, 19th May, and 2nd June. Pentecost Vigil at West Grinstead on May 23rd.
Holy Hour of Prayer: The Bishops of England and Wales are inviting Catholics to pray a Holy Hour at home for the dignity of all human life on Sun 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 on 19th April (not the first Sunday as this is Easter Sunday) For more info please email pnlyoungpeople@gmail.com
Parish Charity – St Catherine’s Hospice Fund Raising Plant Sales after all Masses on Sat 18th & Sun 19th Apr. Vegetable and flower seedlings, plants, young shrubs and fruit bushes etc. Contributions needed so please sow and prepare now for a full stall and lots of purchasers! For more details or collection please contact pnljandp@gmail.com
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.
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.
Parking at the Holy Family: We kindly remind all parishioners to park considerately when using the Holy Family Car Park. Recently, cars have been blocked in during Masses, causing difficulty and delays for those who need to leave promptly. Your cooperation ensures that everyone – especially families, elderly parishioners, and those with mobility needs – can arrive and leave with ease.
Parish Key Audit The parish office is conducting a key audit to ensure our buildings remain safe and accessible. If you are a current holder of any parish keys (including main church doors, halls, sacristies, or storage areas, etc.), please email the parish office, in your email, please provide your name and contact number and a list of which keys you currently hold. Thank you for your help.
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
Parish Office
122 Ladbroke Road
Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1LF
01737 761017
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Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am – 3.30pm
As true God and true man, Christ offers us the example of self-giving, service, and love.
Pope Leo XIV
