The winning numbers for the April draw are:- £40 - 104, £25 - 29, £20 - 89, £15 - 56. The winning numbers for the May draw are:- £40 - £146, £25 - 166, £20 - £4, £15 - 63. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who supports the 200 Club. The winning cheques can be collected from the notice board.
If anyone has any prayer intentions that they would like taking to Lourdes, then please pass to Caroline Walker, Harriett Beardsley or Fr Gerard by Wednesday 1st July at St Mary’s
The Requiem Mass for the late Philomena Archibald RIP - will be held at St Mary’s on Monday 13th July at 12.30pm, all most welcome.
You’re invited to sign a petition this weekend about the debt crisis affecting many of the world’s poorest countries. We have received a letter from Cardinal Stephen from Sudan explaining the effects of debt on his people, he says “When debt repayment takes priority over essential services, the poorest suffer most.” The full letter is on the notice board in the hall. Please sign the petition at the back of church calling for the UK government to take urgent action on this crisis. Or sign online if you prefer. cafod.org.uk/cancelthedebt
If you have any blooms you would like to share, please place them at the back of either St Aelred’s or St Mary’s church, for our flower teams to arrange them. Thank you.
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.
The SVP are appealing for small electrical appliances, working or broken: kettles, toasters, microwaves, hair dryers etc. Please leave at St Aelred’s in the Library area or in St Mary's Narthex. For more information please ring the relevant SVP number.
To celebrate the retirement of the lovely Headteacher Miss Collins, St Robert’s School will be hosting ‘Jillfest’ on Friday 26th June from 5.30 – 8.30pm. There will be live performances, games, bar and lots more! It would be great to see as many old and present families as possible. Raffle tickets are available to purchase online: https://app.classlist.com/events/#/events/view/1450970830
Could you inspire Catholics to help the Church’s overcome poverty and injustice throughout the world? Do you want to work for CAFOD and encourage support and partnership within the Church? We are looking for a part-time Community Participation Coordinator to work in the Diocese of Leeds. Closing date: 21 June 2026. See cafod.org.uk/work-with-us
A local family have asked St. Aelred's SVP if we can provide any garden furniture or outside toys. A 4 year old boy would dearly love a sandpit with a cover, or other toys to play with in the garden. If you are able to help, please call the SVP on 07311 214364. Thank you