HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION FOR THE SOLEMITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY : Please note that Friday is The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a Holy Day of Obligation.  Mass will be at 9.30am and 7pm on Friday.

Join March for Life UK, Saturday 6th September , London. The right to life underpins every other right and without it every other right is rendered meaningless. Abortion denies the most vulnerable in our society of their most basic right which is why this year's theme is “Human Rights For All Humans.” Join thousands at this family-friendly event to recognise the value of life from conception and stand up for all those who have been impacted by abortion. https://www.marchforlife.co.uk/ or email: info@marchforlife.co.uk.

The Leadbeater assisted suicide Bill is expected to have its Second Reading in the House of Lords on Friday 12 September . Right To Life UK has launched an Easy action tool to help you write to a few Peers with a tailored message to highlight key concerns with the Bill. Please take action now and visit www.righttolife.org.uk/aspeers to ask Peers to oppose assisted suicide - it takes just 30 seconds!

I had a wonderful and very moving time in Lourdes. All prayer intentions were offered in the Grotto and the mass offerings were given to clergy while in Lourdes. I lit a candle at the Grotto for all of the intentions and for the parish. Thank you again for your support and  generous donations towards my pilgrimage.

Next Saturday 16th August we will be saying our goodbyes to Fr. Steven in the Parish Centre after the 5pm Mass. A Light Buffet and Refreshments will be provided. All are Welcome!  Please note that Fr. Steven will be celebrating Mass on Sunday 17th and Monday 18th August as normal.

ST MARK’S WAY ON THE NATIONAL JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE OF HOPE: Begins on Saturday 6 September with 8am Mass at Leeds Cathedral. Walk all or part of the way between the Cathedral and the Jubilee Pilgrimage Church of St Austin in Wakefield. See Diocesan website for details of how to sign up.

A missionary from Bethlehem, The Holy Land, will visit our Parish on the weekend 9th - 10th August to briefly talk about the Holy Land and sell religious articles made out of Olive Wood to help and support the poor Christian families, any help you could give to them it will be highly appreciated” (when you help the poor you help our Lord”).

Taking place at Ampleforth College from Friday 22nd - Monday 25th August , the Youth 2000 Summer Festival provides young adults (aged 16-35) from across the UK the opportunity to come together and explore faith, build relationships and find hope. This four-day festival includes great speakers, social time, break-out sessions, Daily Mass, 24/7 Adoration and much more! Register at: youth2000.org/events/summerfestival2025. Tickets are also available for priests, religious, families and groups. For more information, email: events@youth2000.org .  If you would like to know more or fancy meeting up at Y2K (Saturday only), please contact Gill in the Parish Office or speak to Lauren Rayner (our flautist at Sunday morning Mass).

Mass for the Feast of St Bernard, Wednesday 20th August, 12noon. All welcome. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/fountainsabbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden/events