SVP Update

Peace Light : is burning in the Adoration Chapel at St Mary’s. Please call in and pray for peace across the world and in our families and communities.

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.

A Year of Hope: An Introduction to the Jubilee Year with the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development 2025 is a Jubilee year, but what does that mean? Catholic talk show host and author Nana Churcher, and CAFOD’s Simon Giarchi will be hosting Fr Jan Nowotnik (Director of Mission for the Bishop’s Conference), Christine Allen (CAFOD’s Director) and Kayode Akintola (CAFOD’s Head of Africa) and more for a lively start to the Jubilee. With a special appearance by Catholic band Ooberfuse. Saturday 18th January 2025 - 10:30am-midday, online. All welcome. Register here for free: cafod.org.uk/jubilee

A New Year's Invitation to Evening Prayer: Since Covid a small group have been meeting on-line each evening to pray together "Evening Prayer of the Church”. This is an invitation to parishioners of both our parishes to come and join in with the prayer, even if only occasionally. Please email Deacon David for information, or just give it a try by dropping-in any evening at 6pm using the Zoom link: Meeting ID 748 9844 4879 Passcode: 4Z9YTB.

You're invited! Fishy Monday Luncheon 27th January at St Aelred's Doors open 12 noon, luncheon served 12.30pm. All are welcome to come and enjoy a light bite fish and chips with mushy peas, bread & butter, sweets and tea/coffee and have a good natter. Please put your names on the list at the back of St Aelred’s church or ring Tony on 07912790773. Monies to be paid to Tony or Margaret.

A very big thank you to all who prepared our churches for the Christmas celebrations. Thank you too for al who lead our Masses with beautiful music and all who prepared our readings and children’s liturgy. The comments of welcome and joy were so special to receive on your behalf!! Thank you too for all your very kind greetings, gifts and offerings.

Deanery day of renewal. Saturday 11th January 2025 from 11.30 am to 3.45 pm in St. Aelred’s church hall, Woodlands Drive Harrogate HG27BE Speaker Father Tony Lester, Parish Priest at Our Lady's York.

Confirmation Candidates are warmly invited for their formation session at St Mary’s Hall on Sunday 25th January 2025, 12 Noon to 3pm. Please bring a packed lunch. Parents are invited to meet with Fr Gerard at 2.30pm for an update on the same day. Please note this is then only session. We are running and it is essential to attend before the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Home work: please bring with a Saints/Biblical name for your Confirmation name.

Some Christmas photos of St Mary's