CAFOD, Cancel the Debt Campaign
Webmaster • June 27, 2026
You’re invited to sign a petition this weekend about the debt crisis affecting many of the world’s poorest countries. We have received a letter from Cardinal Stephen from Sudan explaining the effects of debt on his people, he says “When debt repayment takes priority over essential services, the poorest suffer most.” The full letter is on the notice board in the hall. Please sign the petition at the back of church calling for the UK government to take urgent action on this crisis. Or sign online if you prefer.
cafod.org.uk/cancelthedebt
St Aelred’s Summer Fayre – Will be this Sunday 28th June after 9am Mass. All welcome!
Fisher Singers Summer Concert: will be held at the Cairn Hoterl on Monday 6th July at 7.20pm . All most welcome. Tickets £10 on the door or by telephoning 07958665410 or 07411258713.
Deanery day of renewal. Saturday 11th July 11.30 am to 3.45 pm in St Aelred’s church hall. Speaker is Tshada Roserie. The title of her talk is “A God for all seasons.”
We are looking for a few more volunteers to join the Welcome Rota at Saturday evening Mass at St Aelred's. It's a simple role, welcoming parishioners and visitors, and involves serving approximately once a month. For more information, please speak to Mary Clewes, Deacon David or Canon Gerard.
A Mass of thanksgiving and celebration for the life of Linda Conroy will take place at St Aelred's on Tues 7th July at 10am . Brownies and American ice cream in the hall afterwards. All who knew and loved Linda are warmly invited.
We are looking for new volunteers to help count the weekend Mass collections. The role takes place after Sunday Mass, in pairs, and usually only once a month. A heartfelt thank you to our current team and to those recently retired. Please speak to Fr Gerard if you can help.
The Requiem Mass for the late Mary Outhwaite RIP - Will be held at St Aelred’s Church on Thursday 9th July at 1.15pm, all most welcome.
We would love a few more people to join the team from September 2026. Anyone in the parish is welcome, men in particular, as our current team is entirely female and it’s important for our children to experience a variety of voices and role models. If you would like to help, just let Canon Gerard, Deacon David or Deacon Philip know, so we can get safeguarding checks underway. The only requirement is a willing spirit and the ability to help with one or two Sunday sessions per half-term. All planning is provided. You can either help lead or simply support the session.
Mass intentions A spiritual gift to a friend or family in need or anyone mourning a loved one. All Mass intentions can be made via the brown envelopes in the narthex, please write the intention on the front of the envelope and a cash donation placed in them or use the tab on the Dona machine if you are able to. Please give at least 2 weeks’ notice to facilitate a special day.
If you have any blooms you would like to share, please place them at the back of either St Aelred’s or St Mary’s church, for our flower teams to arrange them. Thank you.