WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
24th AUGUST 2025: 21st SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)
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MASS TIMES THIS WEEK:
Saturday 23rd August (21st Sunday of O.T. – Vigil): 6.30pm (Intention: The People of the Parish)
Sunday 24th August (21st Sunday of Ordinary Time): 10.30am (Intention: Denise Robson – A)
Tuesday 26th August (Feria): 7.00pm (Intention: November Dead List)
Wednesday 27th August (St Monica): 9.30am (Intention: November Dead List)
Thursday 28th August (St Augustine): 9.30am (Intention: November Dead List)
Friday 29th August (The Passion of St John the Baptist): 9.30am (Intention: Margaret Spencer – A)
Saturday 30th August (22nd Sunday of O.T. – Vigil): 5.00pm (Intention: Michael Knight – LD)
Sunday 31st August (22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time): 10.30am (Intention: Esperanza Blanco Cacabelos – A)
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; Tuesday 6.30pm-6.50pm.
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: £262.14; envelopes: £281.50; bank transfers: £415.75; Total: £959.39. Sincere thanks for your generosity!
Ukraine appeal: £20.00. 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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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
MARY’S MEALS FOREIGN/OBSOLETE COIN COLLECTION: We can continue to collect any further foreign and obsolete currency to help Mary’s Meals until the end of August as the courier will take them then. So, you can still put any coins etc. into the large wooden box in the church porch. Thank you for the incredible response – we’ve collected 15kg of coins so far! For more info: https://www.marysmeals.org/
MOPS WALKS: Our Men of the Parish group (MOPS) will be organising a number of walks and would like to invite any keen walkers from the parish to join us (all Saturdays): 6th September (Peak District); 4th October (Ilkley); 1st November (Settle); 6th December (Harrogate to Knaresborough); 3rd January (Pudsey); 7th February (Horsforth to Menston). The intention will be to use public transport to and from Pudsey. In the lead up to each walk we will supply details of times/places to meet. If you are interested, please let Stephen Massie know on 07809 743584 or email: stephen.massie83@gmail.com
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.
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.