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Dear Parishioners,
We are delighted that you, our parishioners, will once again be able to attend Mass at St. Joseph’s Church from Saturday, 18th July.
We understand that for some of you attendance at Mass is not yet something you wish to do or are able to do and, as the obligation to attend Mass continues to be suspended, we hope you will continue to watch Mass which is live streamed.
In order to open for Mass our priority must be that we provide a safe environment for you and we have therefore put in place procedures which you must follow. We will review the arrangements on a regular basis and make amendments if necessary.
Each week we will have Mass at Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday at 9am and 11am with a weekday Mass on Wednesday at 9.15am.
From Saturday 18th July private prayer time will cease. In addition there will be no private prayer on Thursday evening of this week and next.
Attendance at Mass requires you to follow the following guidelines.
On arrival at church you must wait to enter until asked to do so and adults must wear a face covering unless your health precludes this. You will be asked to queue in the car park.
You must bring with you contact details which are to be placed in a box in the porch. This is so that we can fulfil track and trace guidelines. These details will be kept securely for 21 days and then destroyed. If you have a donation for the offertory this can be put in the box nearby at the same time prior to sanitising your hands and entering the church.
Should you forget to bring your contact details you will be given a piece of paper to fill in before being seated.
The church will have limited capacity and in order to ensure social distancing we ask that you sit where directed to by the welcomers.
Should we reach capacity we are sorry that those we cannot accommodate will not be able to attend Mass at that time.
We ask that you sanitise your hands as you enter which is through the main door and then access the pews via the side aisles.
Those with mobility issues may enter through the side door.
Parishioners are obviously welcome at any Mass but in order to ensure all who wish to have the chance to attend we ask that you only come to Mass once a week.
We suggest that the 9am on Sunday is primarily for families although anyone is welcome to attend.
Mass will be different to what we are used to in some respects as the Cardinal has asked that Mass be much shorter than previously to minimise the time we spend in church.
We will not have a second reading, bidding prayers, with one parishioner reading both the first reading and the psalm from the lectern rather than the pulpit.
Please wait to be directed to Holy Communion which will be under one kind. You are asked to access Communion from the side aisles.
To enforce social distancing there will a small table between the priest and the communicant and Communion must be taken with an outstretched arm. It may be that parents would wish to advise younger children not to take Communion if this proves difficult.
Mass will conclude with Holy Communion and once you have received Communion please exit the church down the centre aisle.
Please do not linger at the back of the church or in the car park
The car park will be unavailable for parking except for our parishioners with mobility issues.
Bernadette Tsocos
Chair Parish Pastoral Council
We are delighted that you, our parishioners, will once again be able to attend Mass at St. Joseph’s Church from Saturday, 18th July.
We understand that for some of you attendance at Mass is not yet something you wish to do or are able to do and, as the obligation to attend Mass continues to be suspended, we hope you will continue to watch Mass which is live streamed.
In order to open for Mass our priority must be that we provide a safe environment for you and we have therefore put in place procedures which you must follow. We will review the arrangements on a regular basis and make amendments if necessary.
Each week we will have Mass at Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday at 9am and 11am with a weekday Mass on Wednesday at 9.15am.
From Saturday 18th July private prayer time will cease. In addition there will be no private prayer on Thursday evening of this week and next.
Attendance at Mass requires you to follow the following guidelines.
On arrival at church you must wait to enter until asked to do so and adults must wear a face covering unless your health precludes this. You will be asked to queue in the car park.
You must bring with you contact details which are to be placed in a box in the porch. This is so that we can fulfil track and trace guidelines. These details will be kept securely for 21 days and then destroyed. If you have a donation for the offertory this can be put in the box nearby at the same time prior to sanitising your hands and entering the church.
Should you forget to bring your contact details you will be given a piece of paper to fill in before being seated.
The church will have limited capacity and in order to ensure social distancing we ask that you sit where directed to by the welcomers.
Should we reach capacity we are sorry that those we cannot accommodate will not be able to attend Mass at that time.
We ask that you sanitise your hands as you enter which is through the main door and then access the pews via the side aisles.
Those with mobility issues may enter through the side door.
Parishioners are obviously welcome at any Mass but in order to ensure all who wish to have the chance to attend we ask that you only come to Mass once a week.
We suggest that the 9am on Sunday is primarily for families although anyone is welcome to attend.
Mass will be different to what we are used to in some respects as the Cardinal has asked that Mass be much shorter than previously to minimise the time we spend in church.
We will not have a second reading, bidding prayers, with one parishioner reading both the first reading and the psalm from the lectern rather than the pulpit.
Please wait to be directed to Holy Communion which will be under one kind. You are asked to access Communion from the side aisles.
To enforce social distancing there will a small table between the priest and the communicant and Communion must be taken with an outstretched arm. It may be that parents would wish to advise younger children not to take Communion if this proves difficult.
Mass will conclude with Holy Communion and once you have received Communion please exit the church down the centre aisle.
Please do not linger at the back of the church or in the car park
The car park will be unavailable for parking except for our parishioners with mobility issues.
Bernadette Tsocos
Chair Parish Pastoral Council
Welcome
to St. Joseph's Catholic Church
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During these unusual times Fr John will be celebrating Mass each day without the faithful being present.
The continuing celebration of Mass ensures that the faithful can join in spiritual communion with the priests of the Church.
Daily liturgical resources for those at home, including those for making a " Spiritual Communion" with the priest, will be available on the CBCEW website.
The Church will be closed in line with the governments new regulations to stop the spread of COVID-19.
The continuing celebration of Mass ensures that the faithful can join in spiritual communion with the priests of the Church.
Daily liturgical resources for those at home, including those for making a " Spiritual Communion" with the priest, will be available on the CBCEW website.
The Church will be closed in line with the governments new regulations to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Bishop's Letter Regarding Coronavirus Pandemic
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our parishioners ,especially to new members and to those who would like to join us. If you are new to the parish please fill out one of our welcome cards at the rear of the church and place them through the presbytery door ( the house next door to the church ) so we can add you and your family to our parish database. We would be very grateful if your joining us ,if you would consider joining our Gift Aid scheme.
There is more info on the Gift Aid page . http://www.stjosephschurchupminster.com/fund-raisinggift-aid.html
Thank you.
Interested In Becoming A Catholic?
Each year the Parish runs a course for adults who have not been baptised and would like to be,as well as for Christians of other denominations who would like to be received into the Catholic Church,and Catholics who have not been Confirmed.The course is known as the RCIA (which stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).For more information speak to Fr.John or Veronica Hogan.There are some useful links with more information under the tab RCIA. www.stjosephschurchupminster.com/rcia.html
There is more info on the Gift Aid page . http://www.stjosephschurchupminster.com/fund-raisinggift-aid.html
Thank you.
Interested In Becoming A Catholic?
Each year the Parish runs a course for adults who have not been baptised and would like to be,as well as for Christians of other denominations who would like to be received into the Catholic Church,and Catholics who have not been Confirmed.The course is known as the RCIA (which stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).For more information speak to Fr.John or Veronica Hogan.There are some useful links with more information under the tab RCIA. www.stjosephschurchupminster.com/rcia.html
Letter from Fr John Taylor
Dear parishioners,dear friends,
As i am sure you have all heard by now i am leaving Upminster after many happy years. i feel very privileged that St. Joseph's was my last parish as a parish priest. i have always been overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone here, both before and after my retirement. i thank you all for everything you have done for me. It is difficult to single out individuals because inevitably you cannot name everybody, but there are some people to whom i would like to express specific thanks.
I start with Mary Talbot and her husband Keith for providing me not only with a lovely house, but a home that has been filled with joy and laughter. I cannot express enough my gratitude to Mary for her tremendous generosity.
I will also always be in debt to Maura Burge for preparing for me so many delicious meals and desserts and to David for helping with their delivery.
Kevin and Carmel Armstrong have been so generous with their help and kindness. I cannot possibly list all the occasions when they have assisted me.
Stella and Ernie have in all weathers delivered my weekend newspapers and John Berry has long helped to keep my finances in good shape.
Pauline and Frances looked after me so well when I was in the presbytery and I thank them for their continued support and friendship since then.
Be assured that i will never forget the friendship, support and prayers I have recieved for so many years from everyone in St. Joseph's.
When the weather is good and you decide to visit the coast do come and see me if you make it to Clacton. St. Michael's is a lovely place and I can promise you a warm welcome there.
My address will be: St. Michael's Care Home, 93 Marine Parade East, Clacton, Essex, CO15 6JW.
May God bless you all.
Fr. John Taylor
As i am sure you have all heard by now i am leaving Upminster after many happy years. i feel very privileged that St. Joseph's was my last parish as a parish priest. i have always been overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone here, both before and after my retirement. i thank you all for everything you have done for me. It is difficult to single out individuals because inevitably you cannot name everybody, but there are some people to whom i would like to express specific thanks.
I start with Mary Talbot and her husband Keith for providing me not only with a lovely house, but a home that has been filled with joy and laughter. I cannot express enough my gratitude to Mary for her tremendous generosity.
I will also always be in debt to Maura Burge for preparing for me so many delicious meals and desserts and to David for helping with their delivery.
Kevin and Carmel Armstrong have been so generous with their help and kindness. I cannot possibly list all the occasions when they have assisted me.
Stella and Ernie have in all weathers delivered my weekend newspapers and John Berry has long helped to keep my finances in good shape.
Pauline and Frances looked after me so well when I was in the presbytery and I thank them for their continued support and friendship since then.
Be assured that i will never forget the friendship, support and prayers I have recieved for so many years from everyone in St. Joseph's.
When the weather is good and you decide to visit the coast do come and see me if you make it to Clacton. St. Michael's is a lovely place and I can promise you a warm welcome there.
My address will be: St. Michael's Care Home, 93 Marine Parade East, Clacton, Essex, CO15 6JW.
May God bless you all.
Fr. John Taylor
October 2018 Parish Council AGM Report and Finances
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Restructuring - Parish Partnership.
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http://www.stjosephschurchupminster.com/restructuring---parish-partnership.html
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Telephone: 01708 222432
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Parish Office Hours - 9.00am - 12.30pm Monday
9.00am - 12.30pm Tuesday
9.00am - 12.30pm Wednesday
9.00am - 12.30pm Thursday
9.00am - 12.30pm Friday
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We have received the First Formal Proposal from the Diocese about the Renewal and Reorganisation.
Please take a moment to read this important document regarding the future of the Diocese.
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Our live simply initiative is now live ,please get involved register your pledges to the email below
simplyst.joseph@gmail.com.
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Youth Club is on Wednesdays during term time. It starts at 7.30pm and ends at 9pm. Subs are £1 a week. www.stjosephschurchupminster.com/youth-club2.html
FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: Breakfast and Bible Study
Join a friendly group on Friday mornings around 9am for bible study and prayer in St Joseph's Social Center. All welcome, including children and grandchildren. Contact Stephanie on 07736847187 for more details.
MONDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY: For more information contact Stephanie on 07736847187.
Join a friendly group on Friday mornings around 9am for bible study and prayer in St Joseph's Social Center. All welcome, including children and grandchildren. Contact Stephanie on 07736847187 for more details.
MONDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY: For more information contact Stephanie on 07736847187.
Parish Secretary- Rachel Hayward
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Champion Road Upminster Essex RM14 2SY Telephone: 01708 222432 Between 9am and 12.30pm Monday to Friday Email: upminster@dioceseofbrentwood.org St.Joseph's Social Center 117 Saint Marys Lane Upminster RM14 2QB To enquire about hall hire Telephone:01708 222432 Between 9am and 12.30pm Monday to Friday Email: upminster@dioceseofbrentwood.org St. Peter's Hall 234 Front Lane Cranham Essex RM14 1LW To enquire about hall hire Telephone: 01708-222432 Between 9am and 12.30pm Monday to Friday Email: upminster@dioceseofbrentwood.org |
Parish Admin Officer- Claire Mears
St Joseph's Catholic Church
St Joseph's Social Center St Peter's Hall |
