WELCOME to the website of our parishes. These Parishes are part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham.  Registered Charity No. 234216. Whatever your reason for visiting us, we pray that God may bless your search.

THE JUBILEE PRAYER
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed,
​be glory and praise for ever. Amen

LENT 2025
What should we do in Lent?
Coming to the Sacrament of Penance, so that with purified heart we may worthily participate in the Paschal Mysteries; seeking the Lord in prayer especially by reading Sacred Scripture; serving by giving alms; and practicing self-control through fasting. We are called not only to abstain from luxuries during Lent, but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ's will more faithfully.
 
LENTEN DEVOTIONS
Adoration: Thursdays at St. Joseph’s at 6pm (with Evening Prayer, confession available) 
Marian Devotion: Mondays 6.30pm at St. Bernadette’s
Rosary: Mondays 7pm at St. Joseph’s, 
Rosary: Thursdays after 12pm Mass at St. Bernadette’s and before Sunday Masses
Stations of the Cross: Fridays 7pm either at St. Joseph’s or St. Bernadette’s 

‘A MORNING OF REFLECTION AND PRAYER’
 with Mgr. PAT KILGARRIFF (at St. Joseph’s)
9.30am – 12pm Saturday 22nd March
All welcome

 
JUBILEE PARISH EVENTS

VISIT TO ST. MARY’S COLLEGE, OSCOTT:
Sunday 16th March (3pm – 6.30pm), travel by our own cars. This is a guided tour by seminarians (afternoon tea included). The visit will conclude in the Chapel with Adoration and Evening Prayer with the college community.
Booking available at the back of the church; limited number -  first comes first served.
 
JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY SITE - HARVINGTON HALL:
Wednesday 21st May (all day), travel by coach. Booking available at the back of the church.

VISITATION OF THE PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE AND RELICS OF Ss JACINTA AND FRANCISCO: Saturday 3rd May (all day event at St. Joseph’s). All welcome.

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ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL
The Church is calling on Catholics in England and Wales to unite in prayer and compassionate action to oppose assisted suicide.

Statement on Second Reading of Assisted Suicide Bill
“..It remains the case that improving the quality and availability of palliative care offers the best pathway to reducing suffering at the end of life. We will continue to advocate for this and support those who work tirelessly to care for the dying in our hospices, hospitals and care homes.” (www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/news/statement-on-second-reading-of-assisted-suicide-bill)

Act Now! Contact your MP
Please follow the link below:
www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/

VOCATIONS
“The entire People of God is responsible for promoting vocations, and does so chiefly by persistent and humble prayer for vocations" (Pope St. JP II)

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Lord Jesus, as once you called the first disciples and made them fishers of men, continue to let resound today Your sweet invitation: “Come and follow me.” 
Grant to men and women in our day the grace and trust to respond to Your voice.
Sustain our bishops, priests and consecrated souls in their apostolic work.
Give perseverance to our seminarians and to all those living a life of total consecration to Your service.
Enkindle in our communities a missionary zeal.
Send, Lord, workers into Your fields to feed and guide Your flock as Good Shepherds in imitation of You.
Mary, Mother of the Church, Model of Vocations, help us to say “Yes” to the Lord who calls each one of us to play our part in His plan of salvation. Amen. 
www.vocations.org.uk/

MARIAN DEVOTIONS 

“To succeed in your intentions, entrust yourselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary always, but especially in moments of difficulty and darkness. ‘From Mary we learn to surrender to God’s will in things. From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary we learn to love Christ, her Son and the Son of God…Learn from her to be always faithful, to trust that God’s Word to you will be fulfilled, and that nothing is impossible with God.’” - St. John Paul II

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All are welcome to these:
Marian Devotion: Every Monday 6.30pm at St. Bernadette's, Brownhills. 
Praying the Rosary: Every Monday 7pm at St. Joseph's, Burntwood.
Fatima First Saturday Devotion: 4th Jan, 1st Feb, 1st March 10.00am - Adoration (Confession available), 11.00am - Holy Mass, followed by Rosary and social.
​Address: HILTON HOUSE Cranebrook Lane, Hilton WS14 0HA

PARISH YOUTH GROUP
Meeting at St Joseph’s Church Hall every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 6.30pm until 8pm.  Church Hall will be open from 6.15pm.  Children from KS2 are welcomed.  Cost will be £1. There will also be a Tuck Shop for sales.  An opportunity for young people to get together for friendship, have fun and share their faith. Please see the newsletter for the next gathering.

BECOMING CATHOLIC: Why not? If you are interested in the Catholic Faith, please contact Fr. Linh either by phone or email for a friendly chat and to discuss the way forward.
 
​USEFUL LINKS:
PARISH FACEBOOK PAGE www.facebook.com/stjoseph.rc.5

SUPPORT OUR PRIESTS THROUGH THE JOHNSON ASSOCIATION
www.johnsonassociation.org/about.html

LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
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Weekly Newsletter

Weekend Mass Times: 
Sat (Sun Vigil): St. Joseph's - 5pm 
                            St. Bernadette's - 6.30pm
Sunday:  St Bernadette's - 9am
                 St. Joseph's - 11am
Weekdays: see the latest newsletter
Confession:   Please check in the newsletter - Thurs 6-7pm (Burntwood) or by appointments

Sacraments: please contact Fr. Linh​

Contact:
Parish Priest :   Fr. Linh Nguyen
Deacon :  Rev. Mr. Tony Deaville

Address: The Presbytery,
123 Cannock Road, Burntwood, Staffs, 
​WS7 0BB.
​Telephone: 01543 686266 
Email: 
Fr. Linh: [email protected]​
Office: [email protected]
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Safeguarding Notice
Both our parishes operate in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdiocese policies & procedures at all times. If you have any concerns, please contact the Parish Safeguarding Representatives (PSR) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team:

St. Joseph’s PSR is Mrs. Pat Davies who can be contacted at: [email protected]

St. Bernadette’s PSR is Mrs. Sally Holmes who can be contacted at: [email protected].uk

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or on 0121 230 6240

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