Webmaster • May 30, 2025
25-28 July 2025, celebrating the Jubilee Year of Hope, with parishes and families in mind. Four days of music, keynotes, conversation & worship, in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s College, Oscott.
Featuring Dr Gianna Emanuela Molla (daughter of St Gianna Molla), Fr Paul Murray, Mgr Michael Nazir-Ali, AnMari, Fr Toby Lees & many more.
Early Bird Tickets available now at
www.webelievefestival.com
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.
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!
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
Friday 11th July – Wine Call My Bluff. Postponed. Sunday 20th July – Parish Picnic and draw of summer raffle
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
Saturday, 7 June at 12.00 . The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is the Church's sacrament for those who are seriously ill and aging. We pray for God's grace to strengthen someone who is suffering from any form of illness. Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Parish Centre. If anyone requires transport, please contact the SVP on 07526 099 523 or leave a message at the parish office.
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 will be left in the Narthex from next weekend. We will be selling tickets for our summer raffle from 21st and 22nd June.
Free Guided Tours will take place on the following dates, starting at 1.30pm: Wed. 11 June; Sat. 12 July; and Sat. 23 August. The tours last about 1 hour. No booking required. On arrival, please gather by the Baptismal Font at the back of the Cathedral.
Second Collection This Weekend: For Catholic Communications The funds raised are devoted to the support and development of (social communications) organisations and initiatives set up by the Church for the needs of the Catholic Church in general. Second Collection Next Sunday: For the Retired Priests of the Diocese.
In His prayer, Jesus prays for unity and love among his followers, highlighting the importance of their oneness as a sign of God's love and a testament to his mission. He desires that they be one, as he and the Father are one, and that the world may believe in him through their love and unity. The prayer also emphasizes the transformative power of God's love to redeem the world and guide people's actions. Jesus prays that his followers may be one, mirroring the unity he shares with the Father. This oneness, marked by love and mutual care, is presented as a powerful witness to the world that God has sent Jesus and that He loves them as He loves the Son. The prayer envisions a world where the love and unity of believers are a compelling force for good, motivating them to act with love and compassion, thus transforming the world. Jesus prays for the followers who would believe in him through the preaching of his disciples, encompassing all believers throughout history. The prayer highlights the importance of love among believers, emphasizing that their unity and oneness are grounded in their shared love for one another and for Jesus. The prayer encourages believers to live in such a way that their love and unity are evident, demonstrating the transformative power of God's love in their lives and impacting the world around them.