WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
31st AUGUST 2025: 22nd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)
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MASSES THIS WEEK:
| Date | Church | Time | Intention | |
| Saturday 30 August | 22nd Sunday O.T. | St Joseph, Pudsey | 5.00pm | Michael Knight (LD) |
| St Francis, Morley | 6.30pm | The People of the Parishes | ||
| Sunday 31 August | 22nd Sunday O.T. | St Francis, Morley | 9.00am | Gerry Sykes (A) |
| St Joseph, Pudsey | 10.30am | Esperanza Blanco Cacabelos | ||
| Tuesday 2 Sept. | Feria | St Francis, Morley | 7.00pm | William Coyne (LD) |
| Wednesday 3 Sept. | St Gregory the Great | St Joseph, Pudsey | 9.30am | November Dead List |
| Thursday 4 Sept. | St Cuthbert | St Francis, Morley | 10.00am | St Francis’ School Mass |
| Friday 5 Sept. | Feria | St Joseph, Pudsey | 9.30am | Paul Johnstone (LD) |
| St Joseph, Pudsey | 2.00pm | St Joseph’s School Mass | ||
| Saturday 6 Sept. | 23rd Sunday O.T. | St Joseph, Pudsey | 5.00pm | Steve McKay (A) |
| St Francis, Morley | 6.30pm | November Dead List | ||
| Sunday 7 Sept. | 23rd Sunday O.T. | St Francis, Morley | 9.00am | The People of the Parishes |
| St Joseph, Pudsey | 10.30am | Bridie O’Mahoney (LD) |
SATURDAY VIGIL MASS TIME CHANGE:
From the 30th/31st August, Fr Peter will also serve as the Parish Priest of St William of York, Morley (the church is dedicated to St Francis). From that weekend onwards, the Saturday Vigil Mass at St Joseph’s will be at 5.00pm. It was clear that most people attending the Vigil Mass preferred Mass at this time. From that weekend onwards, Mass at St Francis’ church in Morley will be at 6.30pm on Saturdays and 9.00am on Sundays.
CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4.30pm-4.50pm, or by request after any weekday Mass.
BAPTISM: Congratulations & prayers to Ronnie Stafford, who was baptised yesterday (Saturday).
REST IN PEACE: Please pray for the family and the repose of the soul of Mrs Shirley Margarita Tate, whose Cremation service is on Friday this week.
REFRESHMENTS AFTER SUNDAY MASS: Everyone is welcome to come into the Parish Hall after the 10.30am Mass on Sunday for tea, coffee, refreshments.
ONLINE SCRIPTURE GROUP: meets on Tuesday evenings. For info: pudseystjoseph@gmail.com
OFFERTORY RECEIVED LAST SUNDAY:
Loose plate: £308.48; envelopes: £235.70; bank transfers: £665.44; Total: £1209.62. Sincere thanks for your generosity!
Ukraine appeal: £50.00. You can continue to give to CAFOD’s humanitarian aid for Ukraine by putting your offering in an envelope marked ‘Ukraine’.
Gift Aid Receipts: Please contact Janice (Parish Office) if you would like your GAD receipt for the tax year 2024-25.
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SVP LUNCH: Our St Vincent de Paul Society are offering friendship & lunch at The Cornmill Lodge hotel on Friday 26th September at 12noon. If you’d like to come along (and need transport), please sign the list on the noticeboard by the church door.
PUDSEY COMMUNITY PROJECT are appealing for food and toiletries for people in need in our area. We can collect donations here at St Joseph’s – so please leave any in the church porch and we will transfer them each week. For more info: www.pudseycommunity.org.uk
MOPS WALKS: On Saturday 6th September, those wishing to join the MOPs (Men of the Parish) for the walk in the Peak District should meet at New Pudsey train station at 8:30 (for the 8:39 train). The walk will be from Edale to Kinder Scout via Jacob’s ladder and is 12 miles. If you intend to join us, please let Stephen Massie know on 07809743584 or Stephen.massie83@gmail.com
Here are the dates & venues of the other MOPS walks: 4th October (Ilkley); 1st November (Settle); 6th December (Harrogate to Knaresborough); 3rd January (Pudsey); 7th February (Horsforth to Menston).
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Some of our parishioners, in conjunction with the Leeds Diocesan Elizabeth Prout Bereavement Care ministry, are offering support to anyone walking through loss by meeting for a cuppa, chat and listening ear. The next meeting will be on Sunday 21st September 4.00pm-5.30pm in our Parish Hall. All welcome. If you have any questions, email: epbcstjosephspudsey@outlook.com
THE BRIERY RETREAT CENTRE, ILKLEY:
MARGARET SILF DAY OF REFLECTION: Prolific writer and retreat leader Margaret Silf’s next retreat day is entitled ‘Finding solid ground in times of turbulent change’. Wednesday 17th September at The Briery, Ilkley. £50pp including all resources, refreshments and a home-cooked 2 course lunch.
PARISH RETREAT WEEKEND: ‘BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS’: 19th – 21st September at the Briery, Ilkley. Spaces are available for individuals to join this parish weekend.
“WHEN SUFFERING HAPPENS, MAKE MEANING!”: Dr Dorothy Jonaitis of Loyola University will lead a retreat afternoon offering an opportunity to reflect upon journeys of faith and how healing can take shape, using prayer, art and music. 1.00pm-5.30pm Sunday 5th October. £15pp
Briery Weekly Online Meditations: The Briery hosts a weekly hour of meditation/reflection focusing on the following Sunday’s readings, providing an opportunity for shared reflection in small groups, on Thursdays – reflection begins at 7.30pm, doors open from 7.15pm for a welcome/chat. All are welcome to attend. Register for zoom link by emailing: admin@briery.co.uk
Briery Retreat Centre, 38 Victoria Avenue, Ilkley LS29 9BW
For bookings & further information, please email briery@btconnect.com or tel. 01943 607287. www.briery.org.uk
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: Saturday 27th September. St Mary’s School in Menston is organising a coach for this annual day pilgrimage to our national shrine. The greater who sign up, the less the cost! Departure from Leeds would be at about 6.30am and would aim to return at about 10.00pm. The coach will take the group directly to the shrine for Mass at 12noon, and then into the village for Benediction in the abbey grounds for those who cannot walk the Holy Mile. If you are interested, please get in touch with Julia Findlay J.Findlay@stmarysmenston.org or tel. 07969 165277.
ST MARK’S WAY ON THE NATIONAL JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE OF HOPE: Saturday 6th September starting with Mass at 8.00am in Leeds Cathedral. Walk all or part of the way between the cathedral and the Jubilee Pilgrimage Church of St Austin in Wakefield. For more info about this and how to sign up: www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/the-national-jubilee-pilgrimage-of-hope-starts-at-leeds-cathedral-be-part-of-it/
There are four national pilgrimages (each named after one of the Evangelists), and details can be found here: www.pilgrimways.org.uk/become-a-pilgrim-for-a-day
FR LUIS ORLANDO PEREZ JIMENEZ SJ: is a Mexican Jesuit priest who is a researcher and lecturer in the field of human rights. His work as a lawyer at the Jesuit Human Rights Centre in Mexico City exposed him to the plight of families who had lost their children because of forced disappearances and killings, claiming over 100,000 victims. He is leading a Day Retreat at Hinsley Hall in Headingley on Saturday 11th October 10.30am-4.00pm, organised by SPARK and the diocesan Justice & Peace Commission. Also, there is a meeting for young adults aged 18-35 with him over dinner the evening before. If you are interested in either or both, please email Kathy: info@sparksocialjustice.org.uk
CATHEDRAL CHOIR FUNDRAISING CONCERT: Join the Senior Girls Choir of Leeds Cathedral for a concert raising funds for the Diocese’s Schools Singing Programme. Thursday 18th September at 7pm in Leeds Cathedral – includes Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. Tickets (£10) available on the door or at https://dolmusic.uk/stabat-mater-2025
PRIESTLY VOCATIONS DISCERNMENT MEETINGS: Time for prayers, questions, input from a priest and social time. There are two groups meeting simultaneously – under-18s and over-18s. Fridays 6.30pm-8.15pm: 19th September (Hinsley Hall), 17th October (Hinsley Hall), 14th November (Cathedral Hall), 19th December (Hinsley Hall). Under-18 participants must complete and return a permission form prior to attending. For permission forms and to notify of attendance (all participants) please contact Vocations Promoter, Fr Simon Lodge simon.lodge@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
PERMANENT DIACONATE MASS: St Francis of Assisi was a deacon and to mark his feast day on Saturday 4th October Bishop Marcus will be celebrating the 12noon Mass at Leeds Cathedral in thanksgiving for the permanent diaconate in our Diocese. Clergy and lay faithful are invited to attend this celebration, especially men who may be discerning their possible vocation to the diaconate. Let us take this opportunity to pray for our permanent deacons and for vocations to the diaconate in our diocese.
MARCH FOR LIFE 2025: Join March for Life UK, Saturday 6th September, London. The right to life underpins every other right and without it every other right is rendered meaningless. Abortion denies the most vulnerable in our society of their most basic right which is why this year’s theme is “Human Rights for all Humans.” Join thousands at this family-friendly event to recognise the value of life from conception and stand up for all those who have been impacted by abortion. https://www.marchforlife.co.uk/ or email: info@marchforlife.co.uk
ANNUAL BATLEY TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION: The Parish of St Mary’s, Batley will once again be hosting the annual Torchlight Procession on Monday 6th October, commencing at 7:30pm. The procession will start at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School (Upton St, Batley WF17 8PH), and end at the nearby St Mary of the Angels’ Catholic Church. The Torchlight Procession is a fine expression of our Catholic faith and gives honour to Mary, Mother of God. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.
CATHOLIC CARE RACE NIGHT: Leeds Catholic Care is hosting a Race Night on Friday 12th September at St Winefride’s Church Hall, Bradford. Tickets are £6 which includes a pie supper. A horse can be secured for £10. Contact Katrina.Greenhalf@catholic-care.org.uk or 0113 388 5400 for tickets.
Christ the King/Holy Family SVP Fundraiser: Friday 26th September 2025 in the Tara Suite, Leeds Irish Centre, York Road, LS9 7NT. Doors open 7.30pm. Entertainment to include a Ceilidh, Leeds Irish Choir, Joyce O’Donnell Irish Dancers, songs from Paul and John. Raffle, Tombola/Bottle and Cake Stall. “Roll the Coin” Whiskey Bottle Challenge. Adults £5/Children £3. Tickets available from Julie (Irish Centre) 0113 2480887, Peggy Sarsfield (07885 582824), Mollie Jackson (07403 660081).
Caritas Leeds: “Hope does not disappoint“: Saturday 18th October, 10am-2pm at Hinsley Hall, Headingley. A morning of prayer, reflection and discussion to help us renew our commitment to putting Catholic Social Teaching into action in our parishes, schools and communities. Buffet lunch. To register your interest: education.admin@dioceseofleeds.org.uk/ 0113 261 8040. This is a joint initiative by the Vicariate for Education and Catholic Care.
ST AUGUSTINE’S 90TH ANNIVERSARY: The parish of St Augustine’s would like to invite the clergy, former parishioners and all at the Diocese to a celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the laying of the Foundation Stone at St. Augustine’s, on Sunday the 5th of October 2025 at 10am. All welcome.
CELEBRATING LAUDATO SI: MINI-PILGRIMAGE TO KIRKSTALL ABBEY: Saturday 20th October 12:45 – 4pm. Join people from across the northern dioceses for this 4.7 mile pilgrimage from Leeds City Station to Kirkstall abbey – mainly following the towpath of the Leeds & Liverpool canal. Full details on the Justice & Peace website www.leedsjp.org.uk