A message from the Parish of St Josephs
There will be a short meeting (half an hour) at the church on Saturday morning 18th June at 09.30 for those interested in becoming an altar server. Some children expressed an interest in this whilst they were in preparation classes and now is the opportunity to learn more about this important service. If you cannot attend the meeting but still wish to serve then please speak with Father Mark.
Please note this important reminder that the Bishop's conference have restored the obligation to attend Mass weekly stating
"that the reasons which have prevented Catholics from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation no longer apply."
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that
"You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation and rest from servile labour." The obligation is binding every Sunday. It is a holy day of obligation, a day for you to grow in your faith, and you are required to attend to the extent that you are able to do so.
Read more about the statement here.