Catechesis for the Sacrament of Confirmation

St Mary’s Thursday 26th March 7pm. St Aelred’s Saturday 28th March 4.30pm.

Celebration of Married Life on Saturday 16th May , there will be a special Celebration Mass for Married Life at Leeds Cathedral at 12 Noon for couples and their families celebrating their 25th (Silver), 40th (Ruby), 50th (Golden), 60th (Diamond) and 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversaries this year. There will be an opportunity for couples, who wish to do so, to renew their marriage vows during the liturgy. If you are celebrating the anniversary of your wedding and you would like to take part in this celebration, please fill out the application form which is available at the back of church.

Jo Boyce (CJM Music) and friends will be with us on Saturday 8th May for a day of music and refection at St Mary’s. Further details to follow.

Mozart Requiem and Coronation Mass will be performed by the Fisher Singers on Saturday 28th March at 7.30pm in St Wilfred's Church, Harrogate Tickets £15/£8 under 18s.Tel: 07958665410/07411258713. Tickets also available on the door.

Palm Sunday Masses as usual. Wednesday 1st April Mass of Chrism at Leeds Cathedral 11am – all welcome. Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm St Aelred’s with watching at the Altar of repose until 9pm. Good Friday 11am Family Stations of the Cross St Aelred’s 3pm The Lord’s Passion at both churches. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 7pm at St Mary’s. Easter Sunday usual Sunday Masses.

This Lent, live out the Gospel call to love your neighbour. By fasting and giving what you save, you join in Christ’s compassion and help another family put food on the table. Your donation can help families around the world grow food in difficult conditions – such as on flood-resistant floating gardens or using solar-powered water pumps in times of drought. The CAFOD envelopes will be collected this weekend, or donate online at cafod.org.uk/envelope

St Mary’s Garden Spring Tidy took place on Saturday 7th March A day was held to get the parish gardens ready for spring at St Mary's Knaresborough with many hands to prune, sweep and fill bags for tip runs

Monday 2nd March All are welcome to come and enjoy fish and chips, mushy peas, bread & butter, coffee/tea and sweets to finish as well as some good chat. Hall opens 12 noon, lunch served 12.30pm £8.00 monies to be paid to Tony or Margaret. Please put your names on the list at the back of St Aelreds Church or phone Tony on 07912790773.

Food Bank: A TIN A WEEK: Our SVPs collect food for the hungry, can you spare a tin a week for this, also some toiletries? These can be left in the boxes at the back of our churches. The Lord tells us to feed the hungry, so thank you all for your donations which are sincerely appreciated.