Welcome to Our Parish Community
St Joseph & St Margaret Clitherow Bracknell
PRIVATE PRAYER ​AND PUBLIC WEEKDAY MASSES 
The Church is open initially for weekday Masses only from Tuesday to Saturday.  The seating capacity is 35 maximum made up of 7  single seats and 14  double seats for two persons from the same household.

Mass attendance is by online booking only.  If you know of anyone who would like to attend Mass but does not have access to the internet, please ask them to call the parish office on 01344 425729.

Social distancing is required at all times in the church.  As you enter the porch, the Stewards will sanitise your hands and ask you a few questions regarding COVID-19 symptoms.

If you are shielding, self-isolating or feeling any of the symptoms of COVID-19 (temperature, persistent cough, shortness of breath,  difficulty breathing or loss of taste or smell) we ask that you do not come to the church to avoid possible spread of the virus.​
BOOKINGS FOR MASSES WILL OPEN HERE AT 9AM EACH MONDAY
CLICK ON A DATE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR MASS THIS WEEK
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​The local Society of   St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has access to limited additional hardship funds from a variety of sources and may be able to help you if you are struggling.  Please contact in confidence  07731 862 349.
LIVESTREAM OF MASS
LIVESTREAM ONLY - NO CONGREGATION
Mass is currently being live-streamed each
Sunday morning at 10:30am
on Facebook Live
If you need to contact Fr. Danny:
Email stjb@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
or telephone 01344 425729

Our Pastoral Care Team can be contacted on:
Email: pastoralcare@bracknellcatholicchurch.org
or telephone  07394 440 938
OTHER USEFUL PARISH LINKS, RESOURCES AND WAYS TO KEEP CONNECTED
Weekend Mass Times (currently suspended)
Sat Vigil: 6:00pm
Sunday: 8.30am,10.30am
Weekdays: Times in the newsletter
Confession times: every Saturday at 10:45 or prior appointment.​
Today's Mass Readings
Parish Prayer For Evangelisation
Newsroom
Sign-up here for one or more of the talks led by Catholic Voices being held in our parish this year
Want to feel more in control of your money?
Budget better and save for emergencies?
Access affordable loans?
 
Why not come and have a chat with a volunteer at one of the Berkshire Credit Union’s new Bracknell Contact Points, listed here,
Some of the Parish activities: The young and the grown-up share their experience.
Ignite
Youth Group Age 10-12
Ablaze 
Youth Group 13+
Please register HERE to obtain your membership cards
Car Park​
Parking in Service Yard D is available only for the 8.30am and 10.30am Sunday Masses and not 6.00pm Saturday Vigil Mass.  Parishioners park completely at their own risk and must take care regarding uneven surfaces and movement of vehicles.  The Service Year must be vacated by 12 noon at the latest.
Sick and Housebound
  If you would like prayers for anyone who is sick, housebound or in hospital and those who care for them, please contact the Parish Office on 01344 425729 or speak to Fr. Danny.
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Due to the current Coronavirus situation, no events are taking place so the parish calendar is currently offline
Contact Parish
Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 9.30am-2.30pm.
Tel: 01344 425729
Email: stjb@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk 
Useful Links
The parish is part of the Diocese of Portsmouth.   Portsmouth Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust registered charity 246871  
Bracknell Catholic Church