Webmaster • December 7, 2024
The Lectionary, which is the book that contains the Scripture readings for Mass and the Sacraments, is changing as part of the continuing process of revising liturgical translations. The process began with the Roman Missal in 2011 and has continued with all the other liturgical texts. The new Lectionary will use the English Standard Version – Catholic Edition of the Bible and the Abbey Psalter. The changes are intended to make the biblical translations more faithful to the original languages, biblical scholarship, and to provide a text for use in a more proclaimable liturgical setting and includes the saints added to the calendar since 1981. The Catholic Edition of the Standard English Translation emphasises ‘word-for-word’ accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. Work on the Catholic Edition was done by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India in collaboration with the publisher Crossway. The Abbey Psalms are a revised version of the Grail Psalms translation. The new translation is now in use as of 1st December. A big thank you to those who have sponsored the New Lectionaries.
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!
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.
Castlerigg Manor is a Catholic residential youth centre in the Lake District and it’s opening its doors to family groups and social groups this August. There are single rooms, twin rooms, and large family rooms at very cheap rates. Guests have access to the grounds, chapel, games room, and lounges, with Keswick and the Lake only a short walk away. For more info director@castleriggmanor.co.uk or www.castleriggmanor.com/open
: The annual Novena to Our Lady of Unfailing Help, the Principal Patron of the Diocese, takes place from 19th to 27th June 2025 at Leeds Cathedral, Cookridge Street, Leeds LS2 6BE. Monday to Friday 6.15pm; Saturdays and Sundays 5.00pm.
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.
Please note that the Service of Thanksgiving in Leeds Cathedral for politicians and those in public life from across the Diocese of Leeds scheduled to take place on Saturday 21st June at 2pm has now been cancelled . Apologies for any disappointment.
Following the Bishop’s recent Pastoral letter, this is a reminder that any man who is even remotely thinking about a vocation to the priesthood is invited to meet with Bishop Marcus and the Vocations Promotion Team. Hinsley Hall, Pentecost Sunday, 8 June , 2pm lasting about an hour, including prayers/talks/Q&A. Under 18s must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Queries to Fr Simon Lodge ( simon.lodge@dioceseofleeds.org.uk /01274 872984). Please email Miss Anne Cooke ( bishop.secretary@dioceseofleeds.org.uk ) if you are attending.
12 June at The Briery, Ilkley. A day to explore Ignatian Spirituality through scripture, prayer and reflection, led by experiences Ignatian prayer guides and spiritual directors. £35pp to include all resources, refreshments and a 2-course home-cooked lunch. For more information and to book, contact 01943 607287 or admin@briery.org.uk
Novenas are part of the popular piety of the Church, the oldest Novena being the nine days spent by the Apostles, in company with Our Lady, between the Lord's Ascension and the Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. With this in mind, the Vocations Promotion Team has prepared a Novena to mark this ancient observation, focusing on praying to the Holy Spirit for an increase of priestly vocations in our diocese. It can also be used for our private intentions