WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
20th APRIL 2025: EASTER SUNDAY (YEAR C)
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MASSES THIS WEEK:
Saturday 19th April (Holy Saturday): 8.30pm Easter Vigil – First Mass of Easter (Intention: November Dead List)
Sunday 20th April (Easter Sunday): 9.30am (Intention: The People of the Parish); 11.00am (Intention: Cathrine & James McGlinchey)
Monday 21st April (Easter Octave): 11.30am (Intention: Peter Steele – B)
Tuesday 22nd April (Easter Octave): 11.30am Requiem Mass: John Anderson
Wednesday 23rd April (Easter Octave): 7.00pm (Intention: November Dead List)
Thursday 24th April (Easter Octave): 9.30am (Intention: November Dead List)
Friday 25th April (Easter Octave): 7.00pm (Intention: Mirko Kravos – A)
Saturday 26th April (2nd Sunday of Easter – Vigil): 6.30pm (Intention: Jean Pierre Barriere – LD)
Sunday 27th April (Second Sunday of Easter): 9.30am (Intention: John Mortimer – A); 11.00am (Intention: The People of the Parish)
CONFESSIONS: Saturday 26th April 6.00pm-6.20pm. No confessions on Tuesday this week.
REST IN PEACE: Please pray for the family and the repose of the soul of Mr John Anderson. His Requiem Mass will be at St Joseph’s on Tuesday 22nd April at 11.30am.
ONLINE SCRIPTURE GROUP: meets on Tuesday evenings. For info: pudseystjoseph@gmail.com
THANK YOU: to everyone who has helped to make our Holy Week services so special – musicians, readers, church cleaners, servers, altar linen, flower arrangers, and many others! God bless you for your work & dedication.
PASCHAL CANDLE:
Thank you to Frances Norton for her beautiful design on our paschal candle, which reflects the theme of this Jubilee Year of pilgrims making their way from the grave of Adam and the cross, which Jesus made into the Tree of Life, ascending to the Kingdom of Heaven.
OFFERTORY RECEIVED LAST SUNDAY:
Envelopes: £281.20; loose plate: £309.80; bank transfers: £276.50; Total: £867.50. 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’.
The collection on Easter Sunday is the traditional gift of parishioners to their Parish Priest. Thank you!
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EASTER GALA: Bank Holiday Monday 21st April from 12noon in the parish hall. Fun for all the family – Easter Bonnet competition, Easter trail, face-painting, Treasure Hunt, Chocolate Hamper, stalls & games. Food & drink stalls: crepes, pizza, afternoon teas, BBQ & beer tent, soft drinks. All proceeds will go to creating the garden by the parish hall, so treat yourself to a day out and come to our first ever Easter Gala!
ASSISTED DYING BILL: The Report Stage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) bill in Parliament has been delayed until the 16th May, and the Third Reading will probably take place soon after that. There is therefore still time to take one of the petition postcards that are available in the church porch and send it to our local Member of Parliament. For more information: www.notdeadyetuk.org
BEER FESTIVAL: Tickets are now on sale for the annual St Joseph’s Beer Festival. There are two sessions on Saturday 3rd May: 2-6pm and 7.30-11.30pm. Tickets are £15 for the evening session, £10 for the afternoon session or £20 for a combo ticket. Kids are free for the afternoon session only. Tickets are limited so book early to avoid disappointment at https://buytickets.at/stjosephsmops/1594583
PARISH DAY PILGRIMAGE:
Tickets are now on sale for our day pilgrimage to the shrines of Our Lady of Mount Grace (Osmotherley) and Blessed Nicholas Postgate (Egton Bridge) on Bank Holiday Monday (26th May).
The coach will leave St Joseph’s at 10.00am and arrive in Osmotherley at about 11.30am. We’ll walk up to the shrine of Our Lady of Mt Grace (3/4 mile) – though Fr Peter will try to shuttle anyone who can’t walk in his car. Mass will be in the shrine at 12noon, followed by a picnic (bring your own!). There are toilets at the shrine. We’ll aim to leave Osmotherley at about 2.30pm to go on to St Hedda’s church, Egton Bridge (shrine of Blessed Nicholas Postage), and then on to Whitby where the coach will drop everyone off to wander and feed, and to leave at about 7.00pm, arriving back in Pudsey by 9.00pm.
Tickets are available from Fr Peter – Adults £10, Children £5.
RECYCLING: For the past couple of months, we have been running a project to collect and forward items that are not currently accepted in the Leeds Council green bins. The plastic bottles & food containers recycling scheme is coming to an end, so the last opportunity to deposit these will be on the 12th May. However, we will now be able to accept medication blister packs, as well as continuing to accept cheese packaging. Full details of what can be collected (and what can’t) is on our parish website: www.stjosephpudsey.org.uk/recycle . The bin is located by Presbytery garage in the church car park.
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
SVP SPONSORED WALK: on Sunday 18th May, starting at 12noon from St Joseph’s church, Wetherby LS22 6LL to raise funds for the St Vincent’s Centre in Leeds. It’s a fun day for all the family, with a quiz, refreshments, treasure hunt, facepainting, kids’ games, and a choice of a 3-mile or 9-mile countryside walk. Some of our parish SVP will be walking, so please contact Chris if you’d like to join in or sponsor them: chris.j.hirst@outlook.com
DEMENTIA FRIENDS ONLINE TRAINING: Our diocesan “Growing Old Gracefully” group, along with Age Friendly Leeds, are organising a “Dementia Friends” online training session to give people a better understanding of dementia, as part of making parishes and communities more dementia friendly on Tuesday 29th April 7.00pm-8.00pm. To book: growing.old.gracefully@dioceseofleeds.org.uk or see: www.growingoldgracefully.org.uk
DOORWAYS OF HOPE – ONLINE EVENTS: Leeds Diocese older people’s charity Growing Old Grace-fully is hosting a programme of hour-long online events on the theme of hope, to be led by Paula Shanks and Mgr. Donal Lucey: Wednesday 14th May (evening) and Thursday 10th July (evening). More information/booking, email growing.old.gracefully@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
LIVE SIMPLY – CARE DEEPLY: All are welcome to this event to inspire renewal of your parish through living more simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with those experiencing poverty in this Jubilee year. Saturday 3rd May at Wheeler Hall (Leeds Cathedral) 10.30am-3.30pm. www.leedsjp.org.uk
CELEBRATION OF MARRIED LIFE: On Saturday 17th May, there will be a special Celebration Mass for Married Life at Leeds Cathedral at 12noon for couples and their families celebrating their 25th (Silver), 40th (Ruby), 50th (Golden), 60th (Diamond) and 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversaries this year. There will be an opportunity for couples, who wish to do so, to renew their marriage vows during the liturgy. If you are celebrating the anniversary of your wedding and you would like to take part in this celebration, please ask Fr Peter for an application form.
THE TWELVE – SURVEY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: The Twelve, the Diocesan Youth Leadership Team, are currently researching the engagement of young people within their parish and have put together a survey to hear from as many young people as possible! The research includes roles that young people undertake, training opportunities, and general ideas for further engagement of young people in the parish. Access the survey at: https://forms.gle/5oitYhZDhi6E5q19A
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
‘Pilgrims of Hope’ – retreat weekend: 25 – 27 April. Individual places are available on this parish retreat weekend at The Briery, beginning before supper on Friday evening and running Sunday afternoon. £190pp fully inclusive (non-residential £70pp).
SPIRITUALITY OF CREATION’ RETREAT WEEKEND: 23rd – 25th May. Led by Margaret Siberry and the Begin with the Heart team, this retreat aims to deepen our understanding of the spirituality of creation, from early scriptures, through the wisdom of the mystics to the spiritual writers and teachers of today. £215pp fully inclusive (£85 non-residential).
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
CATHOLIC CARE VACANCIES:
CATHOLIC CARE ARE RECRUITING: Support Worker – 2 Waking Nights, £24,892 – £26,096 pro rata (based on qualifications and experience), shifts patterns to include weekends and bank holidays) Hours: 18 over 2 days Location : Todmorden or Brighouse.
CATHOLIC CARE RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE SUPPORT WORKER VACANCY: Salary: £28,265 – £29,674 plus ‘sleep-in’ payment, pension and other benefits. Eight sleep-ins per month will add approximately £4,000 to annual salary. Post: Permanent. Full Time. Location: Keighley Closing Date: 23 May 2025.
CATHOLIC CARE SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE WORKER VACANCY: Salary: £30,163 – £31,668 pension and other benefits. Post: Permanent. Full Time. Role involves some overnight ‘sleep-ins’. Eight sleep-ins per month will add approximately £4000 to your annual salary. Location: Keighley Closing Date: Until the position is filled Interview Date: Flexible to suit candidate
Please contact hr@catholic-care.org.uk for an application form.
SCHOOL VACANCIES
FOUNDATION GOVERNORS VACANCIES: Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College is looking to appoint two more Foundation Governors. We welcome applications from all parishioners but if you have financial expertise that would be an added bonus. Further information about the role contact Denise Hark, d.hark@notredamecoll.ac.uk. For an application form contact education.admin@dioceseofleeds.org.uk.
TEACHER OF MATHS VACANCY: St Mary’s, Menston, Start: September 2025. Closing date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025. Further info: bishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org To discuss or arrange a visit, contact Jo-Anne Hughes, ja.hughes@stmarysmenston.org
TEACHER OF ECONOMICS 0.4FTE VACANCY: St. Mary’s, Menston, Start: September 2025. Closing date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025. Further info: bishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org To discuss or arrange a visit, contact Jo-Anne Hughes, ja.hughes@stmarysmenston.org
ASSISTANT HEAD OF DEPARTMENT VACANCY: PTE (Philosophy, Theology and Ethics – Core RE), Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, Leeds. Start: ASAP. Closing date: Monday, 28 April 2025. For further info please visit; www.notredamecoll.ac.uk/vacancies To discuss or arrange a visit, contact Vicky Winterburn, v.winterburn@notredamecoll.ac.uk
TEACHER OF PTE (PHILOSOPHY, THEOLOGY AND ETHICS – CORE RE) VACANCY: Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, Leeds. Start: 27 August 2025. Closing date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025. For further info: please visit; www.notredamecoll.ac.uk/vacancies To discuss or arrange a visit, contact Vicky Winterburn, v.winterburn@notredamecoll.ac.uk
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER WITH SENDCO VACANCY: (Maternity Cover 1 Year), St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Wetherby. Start: September 2025. Closing date: Friday 25th April 2025. To discuss or arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Karen Williams, office@stjosephswetherby.com
CLASS TEACHER VACANCY: (maternity cover), St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Tadcaster. Start: September 2025. Closing date: Tuesday, 28 April 2025. Further info: https://www.bishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org/Trust-Academy-Vacancies
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
PRO-LIFE PILGRIMAGE TO CARFIN GROTTO, SCOTLAND: Pilgrimage to Carfin Grotto on Friday 30th – Saturday 31st May 2025. Leaving Friday morning and returning Saturday evening. Limited spaces. Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and transport, approx. £100 per person sharing a room or £150 for a single room. Lunch not included. Please contact Kate on 07505 76 74 15 for further details.