PARISH NEWSLETTER

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By Webmaster December 21, 2025
Christmas Mass Times - Please do join us for this wonderful celebration, we look forwarded to celebrated Christmas with you!
By Webmaster December 15, 2025
Please make our brassware and church sparkle for Christmas by helping polish our candlesticks and bells, hoover and dust the church after 10.30am Mass on 21st December.
By Webmaster December 14, 2025
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.
By Webmaster December 14, 2025
The winning numbers for the November draw: - £40 - 111, £25 - 108, £20 - 36, £15 - 42. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who supports the 200 Club. The winning cheques can be collected from the notice board.
By Webmaster November 29, 2025
Studio 3 dance workshop are having their annual Christmas show at the Frazer Theatre Knaresborough on 13th & 14th December. Local senior citizens are invited to a FREE performance, including a buffet lunch, on Sunday 14th December from 12.30. Tickets are available from The Welfare and Leisure Centre in the Market Place (underneath the clock). Please join us.
By Webmaster November 29, 2025
You're invited! Christmas Nativity at St Aelred’s – Would your child like to take part in this year’s nativity at St Aelred’s? All ages welcome and talking and non-talking parts available! The nativity will be carried out during the 9am Mass on Christmas day. Please contact Krista in person or via the office email if you would like your child to participate and the part they would like. office.staelred@dioceseofleeds.org.uk Thank you
By Webmaster November 15, 2025
How are we Living Simply, in Solidarity with People in Poverty, and Sustainably with Creation? We asked for your thoughts from young and old throughout the parish community. Download the leaflet
By Webmaster November 15, 2025
How are we Living Simply, in Solidarity with People in Poverty, and Sustainably with Creation? We asked for your thoughts from young and old throughout the parish community. Read the Document
By Webmaster November 8, 2025
Looking for a school place for September 2026? Come and see what makes St Mary’s Primary School in Knaresborough such a special place to learn and grow. Our children are happy, kind, and confident – and they love coming to school! Ofsted describes us as “a welcoming school community where pupils flourish,” and it’s easy to see why. With a strong focus on values like kindness and resilience, a rich, locally rooted curriculum, and a real sense of family, St Mary’s is a place where every child is known and nurtured. We’d love to show you around – just contact the school office to arrange a visit! admin@st-marys.n-yorks.sch.uk 01423 864631
By Webmaster November 8, 2025
Our annual Remembrance Mass will take place on Tuesday 11 th November, 7pm, at St Aelred’s. If you can offer a lift or need one, please sign up in the Narthex at St Mary’s.
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