Mass times this week
Regular weekly timetable
Mon
- –
Tue
- 10:00
Wed
- –
Thu
- 19:00
Fri
- –
Sat
- 18:00 Vigil
Sun
- 11:00
Services with timing to confirm
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Parish schedules can change on holy days of obligation.
What the parish's page says
Saturday Vigil Mass 6pm Sunday Mass 11am Weekday Masses See Parish Newsletter
Confession Times
- Saturday
- 17:30
Information sources
About St Joseph's
St Joseph's is a Roman Catholic church in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is part of the Archdiocese of Westminster.
Introduction
St Joseph's parish in Watford was founded in 1952, with the church built in 1960 and consecrated in 1981. The parish is situated in the Watford Deanery of the Archdiocese of Westminster.
Parish life
The parish runs CARITAS, an initiative under the Westminster 'Growing in Faith' programme, as an active expression of engagement with those in need. The parish runs an RCIA programme for those considering becoming Catholic, culminating in Easter ceremonies of Baptism, Confirmation and full reception.
Regular events
The parish runs a large number of fundraising events throughout the year. Cake sales are held as fundraising events. A sponsored walk is held as a fundraising event.
Sacraments and pastoral care
The parish offers a series of relaxed meetings for young adults to understand how their faith supports them. Trained catechists work alongside candidates in the young adults' meetings, giving them a chance to ask questions.
Parishioners can contact the parish to add names to the weekly sick and deceased prayer lists. Parishioners can request Mass intentions for particular dates through the Parish Office. The parish has lamp prayer intentions at St Joseph's, including for wedding anniversaries.
Sources for this profile
- About the Parish – Roman Catholic Parish of Carpenders Park and South OxheyRetrieved 6 September 2026
- Parish Groups – Roman Catholic Parish of Carpenders Park and South OxheyRetrieved 6 September 2026
- Sharing Our Faith – Roman Catholic Parish of Carpenders Park and South OxheyRetrieved 9 October 2026
- PARISH FINANCES – Roman Catholic Parish of Carpenders Park and South OxheyRetrieved 6 September 2026
- Sacramental Preparation – Roman Catholic Parish of Carpenders Park and South OxheyRetrieved 9 October 2026
- Baptism-of-the-Lord-26-finalpdf.pdfRetrieved 9 October 2026
- TWENTIETH-Sunday-in-Ord-Time-25-Final-CM-as-Fr-Tom-on-retreat.pdfRetrieved 9 October 2026
Clergy
- Pastor Fr Tom Montgomery
Find St Joseph's
Map location for St Joseph's
111 Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7SW