PARISH NEWS
Pope's Prayer Intention for November: For the prevention of suicide
Parish News & Events
Diocesan Vision
“To be a Catholic diocese which is faithful to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus Christ, full of missionary disciples who work together co-responsibly in vibrant communities of faith, joyful in their service of God and neighbour.”
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The Sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation is offered on Saturday mornings after Mass and evening from 5pm to 5:30pm. Also avaliable at other times by appointment.
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Live Streaming of Masses
Please note that our parish live streams the Sun 9am Mass and at other occasions on request, e.g. funerals. If you do not want to be seen on the live stream, please avoid the first two pews closest to the altar and ask for Holy Communion to be brought to you.
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PVS
The Parish Volunteer Service is a small group of volunteers offering lifts to anybody who may be experiencing difficulty getting to Mass, the Thursday Group, or other appointments. For more information, contact Jane Stevens: 01844 216076 / 07984 778687.
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The Piety Stall
The Piety Stall, located in the hall, is open after all Masses including the Saturday 6pm, and has a full range of goods and greetings cards for sale.
Events taking place during Advent
Please see the posters in the narthex and the page of the website for details of events taking place during Advent.
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Blessing of the Graves
Blessing of the Graves will take place on Sun 23rd Nov at 2:30pm in St Mary’s Churchyard.
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sunday at 9am, will be on this Sunday, Christ the King, and all weeks throughout Advent.
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Family Film Night
This St Nicholas Day, we’re celebrating the spirit of kindness and giving with a special family film night (The Muppet Christmas Carol) in the Parish Hall on Sat 6th Dec at 4pm. All welcome!
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First Holy Communion classes
A reminder that First Holy Communion classes take place every Thursday from 4pm - 4:45pm in the Parish Hall. To help cover the cost of the books and the Communion Breakfast a donation of £10 is suggested. This can be handed to Fr Michael as soon as possible. Communion ties for the boys can be ordered by email: ps.stjoseph.thame@rcaob.org.uk
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On sale
Christmas squares are available to buy for £5 every week until 14th Dec when the draw will take place after the Carol Service. Please also consider donating prizes for the Christmas raffle.
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Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)
Christmas cards will be available to buy at all Masses this weekend & up to Christmas. ACN also thanks parishioners for the recent donation of £84.01 which will help support persecuted and suffering Christians all around the world.
Events within the Local Area and Diocese
Thame Concert Band
Thame Concert Band's next concert, 'Winter Wonderland’ will be taking place at St Mary's Church on Sat 13th Dec at 4pm. Tickets are available from www.thameconcertband.com or from Thame Town Hall (cash only).
Christian Heritage Centre
Couples seeking a deeper engagement with the Church’s teaching on the Sacrament of Marriage can attend a marriage preparation weekend from 9th -11th January 2026 at Theodore House, Stonyhurst, inspired by St John Paul II’s catechesis on human love.
Neurodiversity and the Catholic Faith
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales and Birmingham Newman University are conducting research into Neurodiversity and our Faith experience. If you're an adult neurodivergent Catholic or a caregiver of a neurodivergent Catholic, we want to hear from you. Your experiences will help us to become more inclusive and responsive to your needs. Please complete our short survey which should take no more than 10- 20 mins. Deadline is 11.59 pm, Mon 12 Jan 2026: https://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/Ne
ws/neurodiversity-and-the-catholic-faith
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World Youth Sunday
Young people aren’t just the future of the Church; they’re the Church of today. Across the Archdiocese of Birmingham, the Kenelm Youth Trust helps young people encounter Christ, explore their faith, and take active roles in their parishes. Through retreats, leadership programmes, training and events, KYT walks alongside thousands of young people each year, helping them grow in confidence, service and faith. Over the last year alone, the Mission Team has worked with more than 13,000 young people. KYT also offers national training in mental Health First Aid, supports parish volunteers and provides ongoing formation for Lay Chaplains in schools. Your generosity this World Youth Sunday supports this mission by funding retreats, mission trips, pilgrimages, digital resources, youth leadership training and so much more. Every donation, prayer and act of encouragement helps the Church to thrive through its young people. https://www.kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk/world-youth-sunday-2025.html
Please pray for the sick of our Parish
The sick of our Parish
Molly McVasey, Jon White, Kieron Carberry, Thomas White, Alexander Sparkes, Beryl Long, Veronica Smith, Ellen Mongan, Andrzej Geppart, David Harbour, Maria Crane, Lucy Wood, Edward de Rivera, Zaria Peecock & Heather Helgesen.
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Rest in Peace
Marion Wierszycki, Pope Francis, Gemma Smith, Craig Capin, John Tulloch, Fr Tony Rohan, Fr Paul Johnson, Roger Sykes & Fr Simon Hall.
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Anniversaries of deaths this week
Felice Dimenna, Maurice Kane, Charles Hayward, Brian Higgins, Lilian Evenett, May Macdonald, Margaret Biggins & Brian O’Neil.
Offerings
Last Weekend Totals
Second Collection (23rd November): For the Catholic Youth Service.
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Gift Aid
To keep giving regularly to support the Parish, please give standing orders, with Gift Aid where possible. The forms are always avaliable in the Sacristy for Gift Aid or standing order set-up, or talk to our treasurer, Jim.
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Other Methods of Giving
DONA Website
Our DONA website can be found here.
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Direct Payments
Name - RC Birmingham St Joseph's
Sort Code - 60-21-21
Acc - 69377065
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DONA
Just use your contactless debit/credit card or smartphone/device to make a donation. Simply choose the amount you wish to donate and hold your card onto the reader. Contactless donations are simpler to administer, secure and conventient. Please opt in for Gift Aid if you are a UK Tax Payer, it means we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 received.