For Prayer With The Word Of God. Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us build a more fraternal and missionary Church.
The Parish of SS Peter and Paul, Wakefield is seeking to recruit a Parish Administrator to support the life and mission of the parish. The role involves providing administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the parish. A job description and application form can be found below: Job Description Application Form
To everyone who helped prepare the Church for Christmas and Advent - our church and brass cleaners, the flower arrangers, and Crib assembling; And To our Musicians, Choirs, Readers, Ministers, Welcomers, Sacristan and Altar Servers for their contributions especially during the Christmas Week. All of your hard work and effort is very much appreciated.
John’s Gospel doesn’t begin in Bethlehem. It begins in eternity. Before the manger, before creation, before time itself—the Word was. In these first 18 verses, often called the Prologue, John draws back the veil to reveal the divine mystery behind everything: the Word (Greek: Logos) is both with God and is God. This is an invitation into awe. This is not just a new chapter in salvation history; it’s the hinge of all history. And it culminates in the stunning truth: the Word became flesh. The first thing we see on opening our Gospel. But it was the last part which he wrote. It is the final summary, placed at the very beginning of the Gospel. He starts with the words, “In the beginning was the Word”, therefore tying the start of the Gospel to the very start of our Bible in Genesis which says: “In the beginning God created heaven and earth” (Gen 1:1). So John pushes his account of Jesus, the Word, back to the beginning of time itself…before anything else had been created, Christ already was. ‘In the beginning was the Word’ tells us in simple words that Christ was before all else came to be. Today is the day where we can try to stretch our minds into the mystery of God, before the world was made.
For Prayer With The Word Of God. Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us build a more fraternal and missionary Church.
JOIN BISHOP MARCUS IN PRAYING FOR VOCATIONS: Our Lady of Unfailing Help! Pray that the Lord of the Harvest will send labourers into His harvest and that He will grant an abundance of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life within the Diocese of Leeds, and throughout the world. Amen.
If you have any unwanted gifts, our social events team are making a plea for donations by leaving a box in the Narthex where you can donate your items to be utilised at their events through the year. Alternatively, please contact Annette Allsop on 07717 756770 if you want to donate anything directly. Thank you for your support.
The Parish of SS Peter and Paul, Wakefield is seeking to recruit a Parish Administrator to support the life and mission of the parish. The role involves providing administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the parish. A job description and application form can be found below: Job Description Application Form
RELICS OF ST GERARD MAJELLA: The Diocese will have the privilege of hosting the relics of St Gerard Majella at various venues across the Diocese in the week of 26th January. He is popularly invoked as a patron of mothers, particularly expectant mothers, couples trying to conceive, and those looking for work. Come along to pray in front of his relics, participate in Mass and receive a blessing with his relics. For times, dates and venues please see poster on the noticeboard.
Gill Atkinson is leaving her position as our administrator soon to answer a call to ministry in healing and prayer beyond our parish. Therefore, we are seeking to recruit a new Parish Administrator to support the life and mission of the parish. The role involves providing administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the parish. A job description and application form are available at [www.peterpaul.org.uk For enquiries, please contact Canon Tim Wiley Tel. 01977 702297 Email. Timothy.wiley@dioceseofleeds.org.uk Closing date for applications: 23 January 2026. Jesus has called us to do what He did, and that includes healing the sick. “They will lay hands on the sick and they will recover.” (Mark 16:17). Gill will still be available for prayer ministry if you want to contact her directly.
Please could parents of children in Year 3 and above for Confession and Year 4 and above for First Communion, speak to Dominic Williams or contact him by email at dominic.williams@dioceseofleeds.org.uk if they're interested in their children receiving either or both (if they're in Year 4 or above) sacraments.
ANNUAL LOURDES DINNER DANCE : Friday 13th February 2026 at the Met hotel in Leeds. Tickets are available from Phil Marshall at £45 or £400 for a table of 10. The ticket price includes reception drink, a 3 course Meal, Tea & coffee, DJ and entertainment throughout the evening. To secure your tickets for this popular event, contact Phil on 07766 148375 or email philmarshall49@outlook.com. All profits at the event go to the Diocesan Lourdes fund.
RELICS OF ST GERARD MAJELLA: The Diocese will have the privilege of hosting the relics of St Gerard Majella at various venues across the Diocese in the week of 26th January. He is popularly invoked as a patron of mothers, particularly expectant mothers, couples trying to conceive, and those looking for work. Come along to pray in front of his relics, participate in Mass and receive a blessing with his relics. For times, dates and venues please see poster on the noticeboard.
Global Healing - care for our common home, a film commissioned by the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales (33 minutes long).
DISCOVERING FAITH IN UNEXPECTED PLACES.
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