Webmaster • June 13, 2025

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.

PRIESTLY VOCATIONS DISCERNMENT MEETINGS

By Webmaster • October 4, 2025
: 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: 19th September (Hinsley Hall), 17th October (Hinsley Hall), 14th November (Cathedral Hall), 19th December (Hinsley Hall). 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 simon.lodge@dioceseofleeds.org.uk .

SERVICE FOR DECEASED RELATIVES AND FRIENDS

By Webmaster • October 4, 2025
Tuesday, 4 November at 6pm. If you would like to light a candle in remembrance of someone who has died during the past 12 months or at any other time , please email/hand in your name along with the name of the person you wish to be remembered into the parish office by Wednesday, 29th October. (In addition, if you wish to include your deceased relative or friend on the November Dead List, please also complete a November Dead List envelope).

NOVEMBER DEAD LIST

By Webmaster • October 4, 2025
Envelopes are available in the Narthex. The names of deceased relatives/friends you would like to be remembered during Masses in November and throughout the year should be placed in the envelope, along with your name and donation and returned to the parish office as soon as possible.

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS TIMES

By Webmaster • October 4, 2025
Please note that starting from 11th October the Saturday Vigil Mass will be 5.30pm

SOCIAL EVENTS TEAM

By Webmaster • October 4, 2025
Are looking for new members. Please contact Annette Allsop on 07717 756 770 if you would like to be part of this ministry for our Parish.

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5 OCTOBER 2025

By Webmaster • October 4, 2025
In today's Gospel we hear Jesus teach about faith and service to God. The context is a continuing dialogue between Jesus and his followers about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Jesus has just finished an instruction on sin and forgiveness. There are two related teachings that Jesus offers to his disciples when they cry out for an increase in faith. The first is the familiar reminder that faith, even just a little, will enable the followers of Jesus to do wondrous things. But this uplifting and inspiring teaching is quickly followed by the second teaching, a caution about knowing one's place in God's plans. The disciples of Jesus are to understand themselves as servants to God and his plans. Even when God works wonders through us, with our mustard seed-sized faith, we must not seek praise. Our participation in God's plans is God's grace to us. Nothing more, nothing less. When we are graced enough to cooperate with God, the work we do is nothing more than our obligation to God as faithful stewards. And yet, our faith enables us to believe that what we have offered in service to God, as his servants, can be made to produce a hundredfold.

GIFT AID CERTIFICATES (2024/25)

By Webmaster • October 4, 2025
Please collect your certificate from the Narthex. If you no longer pay tax and have been claiming gift aid, please notify the parish office as soon as possible so that the necessary adjustment can be made to your gift aid claim. Alternatively, if you are a taxpayer and don’t gift aid your donations to the parish, please consider doing this as it increases your donation automatically by 25% at no extra expense to you. Forms can be found in the leaflet rack in the Narthex.

ANNUAL BATLEY TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION

By Webmaster • October 4, 2025
Fr Eamonn Hegarty and the Parish of St Mary's, Batley will once again be hosting the annual Batley Torchlight Procession on Monday 6th October , commencing at 7:30pm. The Procession will start at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School and end at the nearby St Mary of the Angels’ Catholic Church. The Torchlight Procession is a fine expression of our Catholic faith and gives honour to Mary, Mother of God. Refreshments afterwards.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

By Webmaster • October 4, 2025
CHRISTMAS FAIR: Saturday 6th December 10am – 2pm. We are now collecting donations of bottles, gifts, toys, books, and chocolates. Thank you for all your support in the continued success of our annual event. NO CDs or Electrical Items please as we can't sell them.

OVER 60’s GROUP

By Webmaster • October 4, 2025
Over 60’s Group For an art display by local artist Diane Bates – plus a chance to test your own artistic skills, some of Diane’s work will be available to purchase. Monday 27 th October 2pm in the Parish Centre
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