Labour MP, Tonia Antoniazzi, has tabled a new extreme abortion up to birth amendment ahead of Report Stage of the Crime and Policing Bill. This change would likely lead to a tragic rise in the number of babies’ lives being ended through late-term abortions carried out at home. Please help us stop this! Please take action now and visit www.righttolife.org.uk/uptobirth to email your MP - it takes just 30 seconds!
We are looking for donations for our summer raffle prize hampers: Non-perishable Food Hamper to include wine, Unisex Pamper Hamper, and Chocolate Hamper – Donations boxes can be found in the Narthex – thank you to all those who have been able to support this so far. From next weekend we will be selling tickets for our Summer Raffle , and there will also be the opportunity for you to try your luck at Guess the Name of the Teddy , and How Many Sweets are in the Jar . All winners will be announced at the Parish Picnic. From this weekend, you can also find sign-up sheets in the Narthex for the bring and share picnic food. All proceeds for this event are for our Parish funds.
This week we return to the liturgical season of Ordinary Time. This Sunday and next Sunday, however, are designated as solemnities, special days that call our attention to central mysteries of our faith. Today, the first Sunday after Pentecost, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. This feast invites us to consider what we believe about God, who has revealed himself to us in the Trinity. Today's Gospel comes near the end of Jesus' long discourse at the Last Supper. In the early part of this discourse, Jesus offers assurances to the disciples. Even though he must leave, he tells them that they will have a future because of the help he will send in the Holy Spirit. In this section he focuses more on the shape of the future, which will include Jesus' victory over the world that they will share in. The disciples of Jesus cannot know the future. They can only know that whatever shape the future takes, they will not have to face it alone. They have the Spirit of Truth, who will continue to provide the teaching of Jesus in the future. Reading this passage on Trinity Sunday reinforces our understanding of the unity shared by the members of the Trinity. Although the idea of one God in three persons remains a mystery, we have the assurance that, as Jesus and the Father share all, Jesus and the Spirit share all.
The season of Easter concludes with today's celebration, the feast of Pentecost. On Pentecost we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem. The account in today's Gospel recounts how Jesus gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to his disciples. There is no need to try to reconcile these two accounts to each other. It is enough to know that, after his death, Jesus fulfilled his promise to send to his disciples a helper, who would enable them to be his witnesses throughout the world. We previously heard today's Gospel on the second Sunday of Easter. We also heard the passage that follows, which describes Jesus' appearance to Thomas. In that context, we were led to reflect on belief and unbelief. In the context of the feast of Pentecost, this reading reminds us about the connection between the gifts of peace and forgiveness and the action of the Holy Spirit. Jesus greets his disciples with the gift of peace, then commissioning his disciples to continue the work that he has begun, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” As he breathes the Holy Spirit upon them, Jesus sends his disciples to continue his work of reconciliation through the forgiveness of sins. This Gospel reminds us that the Church is called to be a reconciling presence in the world. This presence of Christ is celebrated in the Church's sacramental life. In the Sacrament of Baptism, we are washed clean from sin and become a new creation in Christ. In the Sacrament of Penance, the Church celebrates the mercy of God in forgiving sins. This reconciling presence is also to be a way of life for Christians. In situations of conflict, we are to be agents of peace and harmony among people.
Sunday 20th July – Parish Picnic and draw of summer raffle
PATHWAYS BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ: This Sunday 6th July from 4pm to 6pm. Refreshments will be served. No need to register. Please take a flyer from the Narthex for more information. WE WILL POST HERE IF THE BEREAVEMENT CAFE IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
THE CENTURY CLUB: The Century Club raises “extra funds” to support the liturgy and activities of our parish. We are always keen to see new members join. For £5 every month your number will be entered in a prize draw for a chance to win one of three monthly prizes: £100, £50 and £30. Each year there is a Grand Draw for a first prize of £1000, with five consolation prizes of £50. Every number is entered in the draw for each prize. In comparison to some draws, these are attractive odds! All profits go to enhance the life of your parish! If you would like to join, contact Pete Mahon on 01924 250542, or email the parish office at mail@peterpaul.org.uk Thank you!
THE CHOSEN Season 3 – Following our past highly successful TV series and discussion groups, our groups will continue on Thursday 1 May at 7pm. All are welcome!
Join the SVP Leeds Annual Family Sponsored Walk on Sunday, 18 May 2025 , around Wetherby. Choose between a 3 or 9 mile walk—great for all ages! Enjoy games, quizzes, and a treasure hunt. Start time: 12:00. Proceeds support St. Vincent’s Centre aiding those in poverty across Leeds. More info: https://svp.org.uk/stvincentsleeds, LeighB@svp.org.uk, 0113- 2484126, or your Parish SVP Conference.
The six monthly emptying of Red Boxes is now due, so could we ask any parishioner with a box to bring it along to the sacristy or parish office. Please do not leave any full boxes in the Narthex. Once emptied, the boxes will be placed in the Narthex for collection. Thank you John and Dorothy Atkinson.
Please note that our Parish telephone number has now changed to 01924 253677.
Sunday 20th July – Parish Picnic and draw of summer raffle
We are looking for donations for our summer raffle prize hampers: Non-perishable Food Hamper to include wine, Unisex Pamper Hamper, and Chocolate Hamper – Donations boxes can be found in the Narthex – thank you to all those who have been able to support this so far. From next weekend we will be selling tickets for our Summer Raffle , and there will also be the opportunity for you to try your luck at Guess the Name of the Teddy , and How Many Sweets are in the Jar . All winners will be announced at the Parish Picnic. From this weekend, you can also find sign-up sheets in the Narthex for the bring and share picnic food. All proceeds for this event are for our Parish funds.
Labour MP, Tonia Antoniazzi, has tabled a new extreme abortion up to birth amendment ahead of Report Stage of the Crime and Policing Bill. This change would likely lead to a tragic rise in the number of babies’ lives being ended through late-term abortions carried out at home. Please help us stop this! Please take action now and visit www.righttolife.org.uk/uptobirth to email your MP - it takes just 30 seconds!
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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