With great joy, I invite all young people and all parishioners of our parish to join us for a Special Mass for our Young People, with a special invitation extended to our Confirmation candidates, First Holy Communion children, and their families. This joyful celebration is a wonderful opportunity for our parish community to gather in prayer, celebrate our faith and encourage our young people as they continue to grow in the life of the Church.

Following the Holy Mass, everyone is warmly invited to continue the celebration with refreshments and soft drinks in the school hall. Parishioners who would like to bring contributions are welcome to drop them off at the parish office or bring them along on the day. As you know, our young people especially enjoy cakes, biscuits, chocolates and soft drinks. Thank you for your generosity, encouragement, and continued prayers for our young people and our parish community.

Father Inna

Filipino Mass on Sunday 8th February at 10:30am mass in St Josephs.

We warmly welcome ‘The Filipino Choir’ who will sing for us.

Lent 2026 Bible studies starts on Tuesday 17th February online with Catholic speaker Mauro Lannicelli.

Please visit comeandsee.org/lent2026 for more information.

The Parish will be running Stations of the Cross during Lent starting Friday 20th February.

St Josephs – Fridays – 6:00pm

Notre Dame – Sundays – 5:30pm (Replaces the Rosary during the season of Lent)

OLSS – Mondays – 11:30am (Instead of the Rosary)

Our parish is seeking new volunteers to help with the Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW). CLOW is an important ministry within the Mass, enabling our children to hear and reflect on the Word of God in a way that is appropriate to their age. It helps them to deepen their relationship with Jesus and to feel welcomed and valued within our parish community. CLOW takes place after the opening prayer and returns before the offertory. You do not need teaching experience to become involved. What matters most is a willingness to serve, a love for the faith and a desire to help pass on the Gospel to our young people. Training, resources and ongoing support are provided and new volunteers are always supported by experienced leaders.

All volunteers are required to have a DBS check, in accordance with safeguarding guidelines. The parish will provide help and guidance throughout the process, and we aim to make this as straight forward as possible. This is a wonderful way to serve the parish and support families in passing on the faith, whether you are able to help regularly or occasionally, your support would be greatly appreciated and would make a real difference. Please pray about whether this ministry might be right for you. If you would like more information or are interested in joining the team, please contact Marie – E-mail: mariebanton22@gmail.com or the Parish Office – Tel: 720196.

“Let the little children come to me” (Mathew 19:14)

Rosary for the beatification of Edel Quinn (Legion of Mary) will take place on Sunday 25th January at 2:00pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be having an evening of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday 26th January from 7:30pm-8:30pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

Tea/Coffee is available from 7:00pm.

There will be some hymns followed by silent ‘Adoration’. Prayer ministry will also be available. If you need prayer for anything at all, this is an opportunity to come and receive prayer.

Everyone is welcome, either for the whole evening or for part of the time.

Coffee Morning:

Coffee Morning on Wednesday 28th January in St Josephs Parish Room and on every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

Drop in any time between 9:30am-11:30am. Everyone is welcome.

Let It Be:

A 5 session video series about Mary – Session 2 is on Wednesday 28th January. This Catholic faith exploration (CaFE) course on how Mary helps us to be filled with God will be shown in the St Yves Room at St Joseph’s from 11:00am-12:00am on the coffee morning days (2nd and 4th Wednesdays). Come and have a cup of tea/coffee first at the coffee morning or just come along at 11:00am for the video sessions. Everyone is welcome!

The Parish Befrienders and Blanchelande College are hosting a Candlemas Tea Party on Saturday 31st January from 2:30pm – 4:00pm in the Blanchelande College Hall.

This is for the Less able, Housebound & Elderly Parishioners who would enjoy a chance to catch up with old friends.

The students are providing & serving delicious refreshments. If you would like to come or know someone who would please contact Angela – 07781 112221 or Meg – 01481 252401.

Lifts can also be arranged.

The College seeks to appoint an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our catering team helping to serve students from our food truck.

Closing Date – Friday 30th January 2026

If you have any further questions or need any clarification, please contact the Principal’s P.A. Mrs Tracy Feehan – Tel: 01481 237200 / E-mail: feehant@blanchelande.sch.gg