Mayoral Service - Sunday 10th May

SAVE THE DATE for a big bash to celebrate the retirement of Miss Collins, our lovely headteacher. It would be great to see as many old and present families as possible to give her a good send off. Friday 26th June 5:30 - 8:30pm, come rain or shine. More details soon!

The SVP are having an over 60s afternoon tea party in the hall at St Joseph's Bilton, on Tuesday 19th May from 1pm till 3pm. Alongside delicious sandwiches and cakes, there will be bingo and entertainment from St Joseph’s Primary School. A great opportunity to meet people and have some fun! Also, it’s free! Please sign the list on the notice board or tell one of your Parish SVP members you would like to attend by Friday 8th May.

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.

The Chapel Of Our Lady of the Crag in Knaresborough - We are a small group of local people who hold the Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag in Trust. We are in need of more trustees, gardeners, volunteers and fundraisers to help us in our mission to keep this unique site open to visitors. The Chapel is now open 2-4pm (provided the weather is clement) until the end of September and by appointment at other times. Please see our website for more details: www.ourladyofthecrag.org/

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.

Mass intentions gratefully received using the brown envelopes in both churches. All Mass intentions must be made via the brown envelopes in the narthex and a cash donation placed in them or use the tab on the Dona machine. Please give at least 2 weeks’ notice to facilitate a special day.

As part of the consultation currently taking place across our two Dioceses, there is an opportunity for all clergy, religious and members of the lay faithful to contribute by completing an online questionnaire, either individually or as a parish group. Prayerful reflection should be given to the questions so that the Holy Spirit may guide this process of discernment. Prayer resources and a presentation are available on the diocesan website to support this process. Responses should be submitted no later than Friday, 22nd May 2026. For more information and to complete the questionnaire, please visit:  https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/leedsmiddlesbrough-consultation-2026/

Catholic Family Holidays in the Lake District - Castlerigg Manor, Keswick is offering budget-friendly holidays for Catholic families during May, August, and early September. Breakfast/evening meals included. Mass on site. Guests have full use of the site including the grounds, games room, chapel, and lounges. Castlerigg is just a short walk from Keswick and Lake Derwentwater. Ideal for individuals, couples, families, or groups of friends. Visit https://castleriggmanor.com/stay-with-us/ or contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk or phone 017687 72711.

Dates for your diary: 10th May 11.30am STM Planning meeting for the Bed Race cafe 16th May 10.30am First Holy Communion Mass STM 17th May 9.00am. First Holy Communion Mass STA 17th May 11.30am STM PPC items for the agenda no later than Tuesday 12th May 9th June 6.45pm STA PPC items for the agenda no later than 1st June.