WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
8th JUNE 2025: PENTECOST SUNDAY (YEAR C)
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MASSES THIS WEEK:
Saturday 7th June (Pentecost – Vigil): 6.30pm (Intention: Dennis & Phyllis Dockerty – A)
Sunday 8th June (Pentecost Sunday): 9.30am (Intention: November Dead List); 11.00am (Intention: Phillip Moore – A)
No Masses Monday-Thursday this week
Friday 13th June (St Anthony of Padua): 9.30am (Intention: Ann Geary)
Saturday 14th June (Trinity Sunday – Vigil): 6.30pm (Intention: Maureen Brown – LD)
Sunday 15th June (The Most Holy Trinity): 9.30am (Intention: The People of the Parish); 11.00am (Intention: Anne Broderick – A)
WELCOME & THANK YOU: to Fr Lawrie Hulme, who is celebrating the Masses this weekend.
CONFESSIONS: No confessions until Saturday 14th June 6.30-6.50pm.
REST IN PEACE:
Please pray for the family and the repose of the souls of:
Mr Martin Finlay (his funeral service will be at St Joseph’s on Tuesday 17th June at 11.30am);
Mr Michael Leatham (his Requiem Mass will be at St Joseph’s on Friday 27th June at 1.30pm).
ONLINE SCRIPTURE GROUP: meets on Tuesday evenings. For info: pudseystjoseph@gmail.com
OFFERTORY RECEIVED LAST SUNDAY:
Loose plate: £255.73; envelopes: £291.30; bank transfers: £938.25 (received this week before 3 June); Total: £1485.28. Sincere thanks for your generosity!
Ukraine appeal: £40.00. You can continue to give to CAFOD’s humanitarian aid for Ukraine by putting your offering in an envelope marked ‘Ukraine’.
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PENTECOST PRAISE: Pudsey Churches Together invite all local church communities to a joint service for the Feast of Pentecost on Sunday 8th June at 6.30pm in Pudsey Parish Church. Refreshments available.
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
CONSULTATION ON SCHOOL TRANSPORT:
The local Combined Authority is considering changes to the current structures for providing transport for children to all the secondary schools, and that includes St Mary’s, Menston. Many families here in our parish choose St Mary’s as they wish for their child to continue to attend an outstanding Catholic school. This consultation is looking at removing the option of dedicated buses to secondary schools and therefore there could be no direct link from Pudsey to Menston. Please take time to read the information and complete the consultation document to ensure that your voice is heard before 11th June:
https://www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/school-travel
Simon Seary and Dawn Seary, two of our local councilors, also invite you to contact them with your concerns: Simon.Seary@Leeds.gov.uk Dawn.Seary@Leeds.gov.uk
LOURDES BUN & CAKE SALE: St Mary’s Menston pilgrims from Year 10 & Year 12 will be undertaking the pilgrimage to Lourdes in July and some of them will be selling cakes & buns and accepting donations to fundraise at St Joseph’s after the 9.30am Mass TODAY (Sunday 8th June). Please support them! The students will be also taking any special intentions to Lourdes (cards will be in church for you to complete).
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 first meeting is on Sunday 22nd June 4.00pm-5.30pm in our Parish Hall. All welcome. If you have any questions, email: epbcstjosephspudsey@outlook.com See also the poster in the church porch.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF PRIESTHOOD MASS: will take place at Leeds Cathedral on Thursday 12th June (Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the Eternal High Priest) at 11.30am. All welcome. Cardinal Arthur Roche (who celebrates his Golden Jubilee of priesthood this year) and Archbishop John Wilson (who celebrates his 30th anniversary of priesthood this year), and who are both originally priests of our diocese, will be present, along with Abbot Robert Igbo OSB of Ampleforth Abbey, who will be the preacher.
THE BRIERY RETREAT CENTRE, ILKLEY:
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
‘FINDING GOD IN ALL THINGS’ PRAYING WITH IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA: 12th June at The Briery, Ilkley. A day to explore Ignatian Spirituality through scripture, prayer and reflection, led by experiences Ignatian prayer guides and spiritual directors. £35pp to include all resources, refreshments and a 2-course home-cooked lunch.
‘ENCOUNTERING JESUS ANEW THROUGH THE GOSPELS AND MASS’: 6-day Preached Retreat led by Fr John Farrell OP at The Briery, Ilkley 22nd – 28th July. Residential and non-residential places available.
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
FAITH FORMATION OFFICER: The Vicariate for Education for the Diocese of Leeds are recruiting a Faith Formation Officer to promote and support ongoing faith formation and the work of catechists around the diocese. The role is part time and will include some evening and weekend working. For an application pack email Emma Nicholson education.admin@dioceseofleeds.org.uk For an informal conversation call Jessica Wilkinson on 0113 261 8063.
HOW TO READ THE GOSPELS SHORT COURSE: “In the sacred books the Father who is in heaven comes lovingly to meet his children, and talks with them” (Dei Verbum – Vatican II). The Gospels are God’s Gift to us; teaching, inspiring and challenging us. But, apart from hearing them at Mass, do we ever read them? Led by Fr Mark Jarmuz, we will explore the Gospels discovering what we can learn to help us pray. SS John Fisher & Thomas More Parish Hall, Bradford Road, Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7PX. Wednesdays 7-8:30pm, 4, 11, 18, 25 June. To book email: mark.jarmuz@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
WEBELIEVE FESTIVAL OF CATHOLIC LIFE: 25th-28th July 2025, celebrating the Jubilee Year of Hope, with parishes and families in mind. Four days of music, keynotes, conversation & worship, in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s College, Oscott. Featuring Dr Gianna Emanuela Molla (daughter of St Gianna Molla), Fr Paul Murray, Mgr Michael Nazir-Ali, AnMari, Fr Toby Lees & many more. Early Bird Tickets available now at www.webelievefestival.com
CATHOLIC HISTORY DAY: The annual York Catholic History Day takes place on Saturday 14th June at the Bar Convent, York. For details go to https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/york-catholic-history-day-2025/
AN EVENING OF MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE: featuring the Leeds Irish Choir, the Mount Brandon Ceilidh Band and other great performers. Leeds Irish Centre, June 26th, 7.15pm, in aid of the Faith & Light Lourdes Fund. Tickets £10 from the Irish Centre or call Margaret on 07906 116453.
ONE & THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE IN SUPPORT OF ST PATRICK’S MISSION: On Saturday 9th August, St Patrick’s Mission will be hiking the Yorkshire Three Peaks to support the ongoing ministry in Bradford city centre. We are grateful for anyone who would like to hike with us, or who would like to volunteer to help on the day, or simply donate to the cause! To sign up:
https://www.stpatricksmission.co.uk/event/one-and-three-peak-challenge or to donate:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/spm-peaks25
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S MINISTRY COORDINATOR VACANCY: to work at the Parish of Our Lady and All Saints, Otley and the Catholic schools associated with it. The two-year post is 22.5 hours per week, term-time only, and would involve some evening and weekend commitments. To register your interest and/or apply for an Application Pack please contact Fr Nicholas Hird 01943 462146 or office.ourladyallsaints@dioceseofleeds.org.uk Closing date 16th June 2025.
CAFOD “CANCEL DEBT, CHOOSE HOPE” CAMPAIGN: to call for debt cancellation in those countries hit hardest by poverty and the climate crisis. There is a mass lobby of MPs on Wednesday 9th July at Westminster, and CAFOD invite those who are interested in joining in to find out more and register on: https://cafod.org.uk/news/events/mass-lobby-of-parliament It may be possible to arrange transport together from Leeds, so if you would like to enquire please email Angela: apowell@cafod.org.uk
Catholic Care Garden Party: Please join Catholic Care at our Head Office in Headingley on Sunday 13th July for our Summer Garden Party! Enjoy an afternoon of games, delicious refreshments, stalls and more – all in support of our charity. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy some sun, connect, and make a difference. We can’t wait to see you there!