A Christmas Reflection, seasonal carols and readings. Sunday 14th December, 3pm, at St Mary’s. Refreshments served afterwards and a collection for Martin House Hospice will be taken.
St Mary’s school mass Friday 12th December at 10am in church and their carol service Wednesday 17th December at 2.30pm – all most welcome.
Advent Reconciliation and healing service (with opportunities for individual Confessions) Tuesday 9th December 2025, 7pm – 8pm at St Aelred’s. St Mary’s opportunities for Advent Confessions Saturday 20th December 11am to 12 Noon.
Christmas Eve St Mary’s 4pm led by the Children’s Liturgy team, St Aelred’s 6pm and 8pm Christmas Day St Aelred’s 9am Led by the Children’s Liturgy team St Mary’s 10.30am
Dates for your diary:  STM Carol Service 14th December 3pm STA/STM poinsettia Sunday’s 14 th and 21 st December . Open House at Fr Gerard’s Saturday 3 rd January 2026. 2-5pm all welcome for Mulled wine and mince pies. Confirmations 25 th February 2026 - 7pm at St Aelred’s. STA First Confessions 4.30pm 14 th March 2026 STM First Confessions 6pm 18 th March 6pm STM First Holy Communion 16 th May 11am STA First Holy Communion 17 th May 9.00am Details of classes coming soon! Parish Hall Bookings: St Mary’s OR St Aelred’s see the parish websites. Or email office.staelred@dioceseofleeds.org.uk hall.stmary.knaresborough@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
Preparing for Christmas with prayer. Four sessions reflecting and praying over the Sunday Readings during Advent. Tuesdays 25/11, 2/12, 9/12, 16/12 in St Aelred’s hall after Mass at 10.45-11.45am. All very welcome.
Deanery day of renewal. Saturday 13th December 11.30 am to 3.45 pm in St. Aelred’s church hall. Speaker is Rev. Lesley Taylor. the theme for her talk is "We are all poets." She will share on her Sabbatical and writing poems. There will also be activities for us to do.
St Mary’s PPC will meet on Sunday 7th December at 11.30am. Items for the agenda to be emailed by 30th November to the parish office.
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.
Action by Christians against torture: are again organising a Christmas greetings campaign to send cards to prisoners of conscience around the world. There are full details on the website - see acatuk.org.uk .
The winning numbers for the October draw:- £40 - 128, £25 - 176, £20 - 122, £15 - 190. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who supports the 200 Club. The winning cheques can be collected from the notice board.
The Friends of St Mary’s School are holding a raffle with some amazing prizes such as Rudding Park membership to the ‘Foodies club’, So Bar voucher, Castlegate Bookshop voucher, passes to Fairfax House and many, many more. Tickets are £1 each and can be bought from Steph after mass on Sunday 30th November and 7th December. We unfortunately can not accept card payments so please bring cash. Thank you so much for your support, we are currently raising funds for a refurbishment of the school library.
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
The Fisher Singers annual Christmas Concert will take place on Monday 15th December, 7.30pm , at the Cairn Hotel.
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.
The Sacrament of Confirmation: will be celebrated, by Bishop Marcus, on Wednesday 25 th February 2026, 7pm, at St Aelred’s. All Year 6 students and above are invited to apply for the sacrament. Please see Fr Gerard, Deacon David or Deacon Philip for an application form.
Fishy Luncheon - Thursday 4th December 2025 St Aelred’s Hall. All are welcome to come and join us for fish & chips, mushy peas, coffee/tea, bread & butter and sweets for afters, as well as some good chat. Hall opens 12 noon, luncheon served 12.30pm. £7.00, monies to be paid to Tony or Margaret. Please put your names on the list at the back of St Aelred’s church or phone Tony on 07912790773
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
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
Friendship Groups: St Mary’s Friendship Group meet Monday afternoons from 1.30pm to 3pm with refreshments and good cake! All most welcome. St Aelred’s Friendship Group meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 1.30pm – 3.30pm all most welcome.