PARISH NEWSLETTER

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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.
By Webmaster November 8, 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 8, 2025
Thanks to everyone who donated to the CAFOD Family Fast appea l, St Mary’s raised £500 this will help communities like Ware's in Ethiopia to have a secure water supply.
By Webmaster November 8, 2025
St Mary’s School Community will join us fore the 10.30am Mass on Sunday 23 rd November.
By Webmaster November 8, 2025
Our parish hall is fully equipped and ready for a variety of parish activities, ensuring that all gatherings, events, and meetings can take place in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Whether it's for community events, workshops, or social gatherings, the hall provides the necessary facilities to support our vibrant parish life.. View more here including some great images.
By Webmaster October 24, 2025
Thank you for supporting CAFOD’s Family Fast Day! Your donations in our parish collection and online are helping families like Waré’s in Ethiopia. CAFOD’s local partners worked with Waré’s community to build an underground water tank that now provides safe water for 300 families. Your support this Harvest will help more communities have better access to safe water. You can read more about Ware’s story here: cafod.org.uk/harvest St Aelred’s raised an amazing £898.08. St Mary’s tbc
By Webmaster October 21, 2025
St. Mary’s singers have their Praise joint concert with the Silver Band coming up on 25th October - an afternoon concert, £10 children are free.
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