Our Prayer Group continues to meet in the chapel on a monthly basis as we strive to grow in our faith. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 17th June at 11.00am when we will pray with a passage from the New Testament using the ancient form of Lectio Divina. Come and enjoy some quiet reflective time with the Lord. All are welcome. For more information please contact Christine (07950 794325).
This year our retreat will take place over the weekend from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November . The cost will probably be in the region of £200-£210 and this includes all meals from Friday teatime to Sunday lunch. If you think you may be interested, then please contact Christine Szczepanski on 07950 784325.
As part of the consultation currently taking place across our two Dioceses, there is an opportunity for all clergy, religious and members of the lay faithful to contribute by completing an online questionnaire, either individually or as a parish group. Prayerful reflection should be given to the questions so that the Holy Spirit may guide this process of discernment. Prayer resources and a presentation are available on the diocesan website to support this process. Responses should be submitted no later than Friday, 22nd May 2026. For more information and to complete the questionnaire, please visit: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/leeds-middlesbrough-consultation-2026/
Bishop Marcus – Recently Bishop Marcus was appointed Apostolic Administrator of Middlesborough. He has now also been Appointed as Apostolic Administrator to the Diocese of Hallam! Consultation on the future of the Dioceses of Leeds & Middlesbrough As part of the consultation currently taking place across our two Dioceses, there is an opportunity for all clergy, religious and members of the lay faithful to contribute by completing an online questionnaire, either individually or as a parish group. Prayerful reflection should be given to the questions so that the Holy Spirit may guide this process of discernment. Prayer resources and a presentation are available on the diocesan website to support this process. Responses should be submitted no later than Friday, 22nd May 2026. For more information and to complete the questionnaire, please visit: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/leeds-middlesbrough-consultation-2026/
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.
Recently Bishop Marcus was appointed Apostolic Administrator of Middlesborough. He has now also been Appointed as Apostolic Administrator to the Diocese of Hallam!
Marriage Care, a Catholic organisation specialising in relationship support is currently looking for those who are empathetic, understanding and have an enthusiasm for supporting adult relationships, to train for Certificate in Relationship Counselling (CRC) and volunteer. Please note there are costs associated with training (far lower than with alternative training providers) however no one is excluded on their ability to pay. For information please visit: www.marriagecare.org.uk or email: volunteer@marriagecare.org.uk .
Aged 18-25 and looking for a new challenge? The Diocese of Lancaster has a Youth Ministry team based in Keswick. They run retreats at Castlerigg Manor and also work in Churches and schools around the area. The ‘Youth Ministry Internship’ scheme offers training, experience, and recognised qualifications giving young people the chance to join a welcoming community and a vibrant team doing some amazing work. Contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk or https://castleriggmanor.com/join-the-team/
The code of conduct for volunteers. A copy for volunteers are on the safeguarding table in the narthex. This needs to be signed and returned. Thank you.
Time for prayers, questions, input from a priest and social time. There are two groups meeting simultaneously; under 18s and over 18s. Fridays 6.30pm-8.15pm: Friday 22nd May, Cathedral Hall, Leeds. Under 18 participants must complete and return a permission form prior to attending. For permission forms and to notify of attendance (all participants) please contact Vocations Promoter, Fr Simon Lodge vocations@dioceseofleeds.org.uk .
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.
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THE DISPLAY AND TALK ON THURSDAY 21ST IN THE PARISH CENTRE AT ST. AUSTIN'S. WE WERE JOINED BY MEMBERS OF THE FRIENDS OF WATERTON'S WALL TOGETHER WITH DAVID AND ELIZABETH WATERTON-ANDERSON FOR AN ENJOYABLE EVENING INCLUDING TEA AND CAKE. FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED BUT COULD NOT ATTEND A COPY OF THE TALK IS NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/EVUPXLXAIT4 . A BOOK ON THE TOPIC IS AVAILABLE FROM AMAZON OR FROM ST. AUSTIN'S CHURCH REPOSITORY STALL.
Join us at Leeds Cathedral for the Leeds International Organ Festival, featuring a series of recitals by outstanding organists from across the UK and around the world. Mondays 11th May – 13th July (no recital 25 May) , 1.15pm, Leeds Cathedral – free entry. For more information visit https://www.leedsiof.org/home
The code of conduct for volunteers. A copy for volunteers are on the safeguarding table in the narthex. This needs to be signed and returned. Thank you.
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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