Parish Groups at St Joseph's

Beavers (2nd Malden

The Parish supports and sponsors the 2nd Malden Scout Group, which is made up of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. The Beavers, for children aged 6 to 8, meet in the Pastoral Centre (and the Hall in Gloster Road) on Thursdays at 5.45pm. Contact the Parish Office for more information.

Cubs (2nd Malden)

The Parish supports and sponsors the 2nd Malden Scout Group, which is made up of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. The Cubs, for children aged 8 to 10½, meet in the Pastoral Centre (and the Hall in Gloster Road) on Wednesdays at 6.30pm. Contact the Parish Office for more information.

Children's Liturgy Groups

The Children's Liturgy groups meet during the first part of the 9.30am Mass each Sunday during Term time (from later September / early October). Children aged from 3 to 7 are welcome. The children gather in the Pastoral Centre before Mass, to begin at 9.30am.

They have their own readings, usually based on the Sunday Mass Gospel, and normally get involved with some craft work and singing, and return to the Church just after the bidding prayers, sitting together near the Altar, returning to their parents after the Sign of Peace.

The sessions are organised on a rota basis by some of the parents. If you are interested in helping, or would like more information, contact the Parish Office. It is important that all children are registered as soon as possible.

Scouts (2nd Malden)

The Parish supports and sponsors the 2nd Malden Scout Group, which is made up of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. The Scouts, for children aged 10½ to 14, meet in the Pastoral Centre (and the Hall in Gloster Road) on Mondays at 7pm. Contact the Parish Office for more information.

Click here to read a copy of the news from the latest Scouts' Newsletter.

Youth Clubs

The Parish has two Youth Clubs - one for Years 10 & 11, and one for Years 8 & 9, which meet in the Pastoral Centre after Mass on a Sunday evening (about 6.30pm). Years 10 & 11 meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, and Years 8 & 9 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Contact the Parish Office for more information.

Social Action (Justice & Peace)

The key purposes of the group are raising awareness, study of social issues and the Church's teaching, as well as formation. We want to support the parish in wide-spread initiatives and liasing with other groups (eg. SVP, the local Pro-Life group, ecumenical Christian all-party political group, our prison visitors and others).

We undertake to write letters to prisoners of conscience and those persecuted for their faith, support Catholic charities concerning the disadvantaged, working with Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Christians Against Torture, and other groups.

Cell Groups

Cell Groups meet fortnightly to discuss the next Sunday's Gospel, pray. sing and deepen our Catholic Faith. New-comers to the Parish will find a ready welcome in a Cell Group near their home and at a convenient time. All parishioners are encouraged to be part of a Cell where confidentiality, support and friendship are assured. For details, contact Caroline Wauters, Mary Cruickshank or Philip Cook through the Parish Office.

• To grow in intimacy with the Lord
• To grow in love of one another
• To minister in the parish community
• To share Christ with others
• To Give and receive support
• To raise up new leaders
• To deepen our Catholic identity