There will be a range of activities taking place during May 2026 to celebrate 200 years since the completion of Charles Waterton's wall around his estate in Walton. This includes a display and talk on the "Catholic Life of Charles Waterton" in St. Austin's parish centre on Thursday 21st May from 6:30pm. For further details see www.friendsofwatertonswall.com or pick up a leaflet from the narthex at St. Austin's church.

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.

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.

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/

Our Prayer Group will continue to meet in the chapel on a monthly basis as we continue to grow in our faith. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 20th May at 11.00am when our prayer will focus on Pentecost. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Christine (07950 794325).

There will be a special Celebration Mass for Married Life, Leeds Cathedral, Saturday 16th May, 12noon for couples and their families celebrating 25th (Silver), 40th (Ruby), 50th (Golden), 60th (Diamond) and 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversaries this year. There will be an opportunity for couples to renew their marriage vows. If you would like to take part in this celebration, please complete the application form, available at the back of church (return details on form).

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/