WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
13TH JULY 2025: 15TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)
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SUNDAY MASS TIME CHANGE:
From Sunday 3rd August the Mass on Sundays here at St Joseph’s will be at 10.30am only. The Saturday Vigil Mass remains at 6.30pm. These changes are due to Fr Peter becoming also the Parish Priest of St William of York, Morley (the church is dedicated to St Francis). From the end of August there will be a shared parish newsletter.
MASS TIMES THIS WEEK:
Saturday 12th July (15th Sunday of O.T. – Vigil): 6.30pm (Intention: November Dead List)
Sunday 13th July (15th Sunday of Ordinary Time): 9.30am (Intention: The People of the Parish); 11.00am (Intention: Private Intention – Todd family)
Tuesday 15th July (St Bonaventure): 1.30pm Requiem Mass: Peter Todd
Wednesday 16th July (Feria): 11.00am Requiem Mass: Josephine Cudmore
Thursday 17th July (Feria): 9.30am (Intention: November Dead List)
Friday 18th July (Dedication of Leeds Cathedral): 10.00am School Mass (in church) – all welcome!
Saturday 19th July (16th Sunday of O.T. – Vigil): 6.30pm (Intention: Kathleen & Lawrence Fahy – WA)
Sunday 20th July (16th Sunday of Ordinary Time): 9.30am (Intention: The People of the Parish); 11.00am (Intention: Martin Finlay – LD)
CONFESSIONS: Saturday 6.00pm-6.20pm.
REST IN PEACE: Please pray for the family and the repose of the souls of: Mr Peter Todd, whose Requiem Mass will be at St Joseph’s on Tuesday 15th July at 1.30pm; and Mrs Josephine Cudmore, whose Requiem Mass will be at St Joseph’s on Wednesday 16th July at 11.00am.
BAPTISM: Prayers and congratulations to Louie Bertie Baker, who was baptised yesterday (Saturday), and to his proud family!
ONLINE SCRIPTURE GROUP: meets on Tuesday evenings. For info: pudseystjoseph@gmail.com
OFFERTORY RECEIVED LAST SUNDAY:
Loose plate: £217.47; envelopes: £353.00; bank transfers: £478.95; Total: £1049.42. Sincere thanks for your generosity!
Ukraine appeal: £25.00. You can continue to give to CAFOD’s humanitarian aid for Ukraine by putting your offering in an envelope marked ‘Ukraine’.
Peter’s Pence: £378.78.
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SEA SUNDAY: This weekend we will have a second collection at the Masses for “Stella Maris”, the Catholic Church’s official charity to support teams of chaplains providing practical help & pastoral care in the ports around Britain. Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. The number of crews abandoned by their employers is at record highs, and conflicts around the world compromise their safety and security. Gift Aid envelopes are available in the church porch. https://stellamaris.org.uk/
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
RED MISSION BOXES: Many of you have the Red APF Mission Boxes in your homes, and you can have them emptied now by bringing them to church and leaving them in the sacristy (not the church porch please). They will be emptied and returned to you for the following weekend. Thanks to Pat Lucas for her work with this – and if you would like to have a mission box, please speak with her or get in touch with Fr Peter.
LIVING FAITH: The new editions (July-September) of these popular daily devotional booklets are now available in the church porch. If you can leave a donation of £2 each, we would be grateful.
MARY’S MEALS FOREIGN/OBSOLETE COIN COLLECTION: Mary’s Meals is a national charity which feeds children a daily meal at school in some of the world’s poorest countries, currently serving 2.4 million young people each school day across the globe. And every penny counts – it costs just £19.15 to feed a child with a daily meal for a whole school year! That works out at just 10p per serving. Over all the weekends in July we will be collecting any foreign or obsolete UK coins that you may have at home here at St Joseph’s to support Mary’s Meals. There will be a large wooden box for you to bring any coins in the church porch. For more info: https://www.marysmeals.org/
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
‘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.
FRIENDS OF THE BRIERY SUMMER FAYRE: Sunday 20th July 2-4pm. You are invited to enter the beautiful house and grounds of The Briery for an afternoon of fun and entertainment. Receive a glass of fizz on arrival, browse and shop at the many stalls; craft cards, jewellery, Fairtrade, books, cakes, tombola…and then enjoy a delicious cream tea.
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
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. Tickets available at www.webelievefestival.com
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
HOLDING HOPE – ONLINE REFLECTION: Thursday 17th July 7-8pm. Leeds Diocese older people’s charity Growing Old Grace-fully is hosting a hour-long Zoom reflection exploring how to hold on to Christian hope as we journey through life. Led by Paula Shanks and Mgr. Donal Lucey. All welcome. To book a place, please email growing.old.gracefully@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
HEALING SERVICE: There will be a Healing Service on Tuesday 15th July at 7pm in St Mary’s Church, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth LS18 5AB. This is a beautiful opportunity to pray for healing for yourself or others, whether physical, psychological, or spiritual. Everyone is welcome.
PARISH YOUTH & MISSION COORDINATOR JOB OPPORTUNITY: The parishes of St Benedict in Garforth and St Joseph’s in Sherburn-in-Elmet have created an exciting new position to grow faith among our youth and young adults together with their families. Min 20 hours per week. Hours include evening and weekends. Salary: £26-30K pro rata. For application pack email office.stbenedict@dioceseofleeds.org.uk. For an informal conversation call Fr Henry Longbottom on 0113 261 8063. Closing date Thu 17th July. Interview Wed 23rd July.
APPRENTICE ASSISTANT TO LAY CHAPLAIN VACANCY: at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, Leeds. Start: September 2025 or as soon after. Closing date: Monday 25th August. Further info: https://www.notredamecoll.ac.uk/vacancies. To discuss or arrange a visit, contact Louise Jackson l.jackson@notredamecoll.ac.uk
NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: in Reparation & Prayer for the Sanctity of Life led by Rt. Rev John Keenan, Bishop of Paisley, commencing at the 12 Noon Pilgrim Mass in the Chapel of Reconciliation on Saturday 2nd August. For coach details please go to www.prolifepilgrimage.org or call 07779 122365. Follow online at https://www.youtube.com/c/WalsinghamCatholicTV
YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL 2025: at Ampleforth College, North Yorkshire, from Friday 22nd to Monday 25th August. The Youth 2000 Summer Festival provides young adults (aged 16-35) from across the UK the opportunity to come together and explore faith, build relationships and find hope. This four-day festival includes great speakers, social time, break-out sessions, Daily Mass, 24/7 Adoration and much more! Register at: https://www.youth2000.org/events/summerfestival2025. Tickets are also available for priests, religious, families and groups. For more information, email: events@youth2000.org
LEEDS CATHEDRAL GUIDED TOURS SUMMER PROGRAMME: Free Guided Tours will take place on the following dates, starting at 1.30pm on Sat. 12 July and Sat. 23 August. The tours last about 1 hour. No booking required. On arrival, please gather by the Baptismal Font at the back of the Cathedral.