Today we are reminded of our need of humility as we come to realise that everything we have is a loving gift from God. We, therefore, have no reason to elevate
ourselves above others. True humility requires that we neither overestimate nor underestimate our worth.
(The 08:30 Mass is always available to view on our You Tube Channel - follow the link below)
(Apolgies, there is a lot of background noise on this weeks video, I hope it doesn't cause a problem)
Tea and coffee will be served in the church after 8.30am Mass. All welcome. NB: During August, as always, there will be no tea and coffee after the 11am Mass.
If you would like to join the rota for tea/coffee preparation, please sign up on the sheet in the hall or let Fr Michael know.
Monday 1st September: Feria of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time No Mass today.
Tuesday 2nd September: Feria of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
Mass at 10.00am
Wednesday 3rd September: ST GREGORY THE GREAT, feast.
Mass at 10.00am.
Thursday 4th September: Feria of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
Mass at 10.00am.
Friday 5th September: Feria of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
Mass at 10.00am.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow after 10.00am Mass today
Saturday 6th September: Feria of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time or Our Lady on Saturday. N.B. The Mass at 10.00am today will be a Nuptial Mass of Marriage Validation for Juliet Omambala and Chimaobi Onyekaba.
There will be no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions after the Nuptial Mass.
AND A FINAL THOUGHT: … Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you are going to live your life.
If you would like to receive a copy of this newsletter by email each week, please contact the parish office. office@stjosephsnewbury.org.uk
IT Expertise? As we need to modernise our parish web-site, Fr Michael welcomes hearing from anyone with knowledge of web-building, web-development,
or a wish to further develop their skills in this area
with the help of someone more experienced.
All ages welcome!
REFURBISHMENT OF THE PARISH HALL: The building works are well underway. Since parking spaces are now fewer, please allow priority for older parishioners, the disabled and families with young children.
N.B. If attempting to park in Hawthorn Road, opposite the church, you may be subject to parking fines (please check parking signage carefully).
Wednesday 3rd Septembe: NB: The church will not be open for quiet prayer on Wednesdays during August
Wednesday lunchtime opening will resume on 10th September.
Wednesday 3rd September: 7pm – 8.30pm Choir Rehearsal in the church. Newcomers are welcome to come along and see – without commitment – if they might like to join!
All are welcome.
Friday 5th September: Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow after 10.00am Mass today
300 Club Lottery 2025/2026: Thank you to everyone who has already bought tickets for the Lottery
Your tickets are available to collect from the back of church. If you have not yet bought a ticket and would like to do so, this week is your last chance!
There are still some tickets available for £20 each – please complete an application form in the church and return it, with a cheque or cash (or ask for details to make an electronic bank transfer), to the parish office.
NEW DIOCESE OF PORTSMOUTH WEBSITE! Our diocese has this week launched its new website. Please go to –https://portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Sunday 7th September: 23rd Sunday – Year C. The Canonisation to Sainthood by Pope Leo takes place this morning in Rome for Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (patron of Youth for our diocese). Carlo was born in 1991 in London and died in 2006 from leukaemia at age 15, A passionate web developer and evangelist, he created a popular website cataloguing Eucharistic miracles from around the world. Pier Giorgio Frassati, born in 1901 in Turin, Italy, died at 24 from polio contracted while caring for the poor. An avid mountain climber and activist, he is beloved for his dynamic blend of spiritual fervour and social commitment.
Did you know?
Cremation – Did you know? The Instruction of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith: Ad resurgendum cum Christo - regarding the burial of the deceased and the conservation of the ashes in the case of cremation, states:
1. When, for legitimate motives, cremation of the body has been chosen, the ashes of the faithful must be laid to rest in a sacred place, that is, in a cemetery or, in certain cases, in a church or an area, which has been set aside for this purpose, and so dedicated by the competent ecclesial authority.
2. In order that every appearance of pantheism, naturalism or nihilism be avoided, it is not permitted to scatter the ashes of the faithful departed in the air, on land, at sea or in some other way, nor may they be preserved in mementos,
pieces of jewellery or other objects.
‘The Six Holy Habits’: Bishop Philip recommends the following to us all:
1) Spend at least 5 minutes a day in prayer;
2) Attend Mass every Sunday;
3) Keep Friday as a Day of Penance;
4) Pay a fortnightly visit to the Blessed Sacrament;
5) Go to Confession once a month;
6) Join a small group for prayer, formation, and fellowship.
‘YOU WILL BE MY WITNESSES’ A version of the Diocese of Portsmouth’s 10-year mission plan, called You will be my Witnesses is now available.
Phil Hobb’s outlined four ways you can donate to the parish, plus an easy way to boost your donation:
(i) Standing Orders;
(ii) Contactless giving on one of the two Digital Collection Pads in church;
iii) Planned Giving envelopes (boxes for the new tax year for those already donating via this method are available to collect from the sacristy); and
(iv) donations by cash in the collection plate.
To start donating by either Standing Order or Planned Giving envelopes, please ask Fr Michael or Phil Hobbs for the relevant form to complete.
If you are a UK taxpayer, the Gift Aid scheme allows us to claim back the tax you have already paid on your donation.
To do this, we need your permission, your name and address – that’s all – please ask Fr Michael or Phil Hobbs for a Gift Aid declaration form.
Your generosity is very much appreciated.
By clicking the link below it is now possible to make a secure direct donation to the parish via the website in addition to
using the ‘Touch Giving Digital Collection Plates’ in the church on Sundays.
St. Joseph's Parish feedback following consultation on the Diocesan draft 10 Year Plan - Click Here to View
Link for our Parish School - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery - Click here
Now Accepting Contactless Donations
You will find our new DIGITAL COLLECTION PLATE, contactless terminal in the church. Just use your contactless debit/credit card or smart phone/ device to make a donation.
Simply choose the amount you wish to donate and hold your card onto the reader.
Contactless donations are simple to administer, secure and convenient.
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