Return to the city streets on Sunday 28th June and Sunday 5th July 2026. There will be two twilight performances in the Market on Tuesday 30th June and Wednesday 1st July 2026. There is also a special performance of the Journey to Calvary on Saturday 4th July at 2pm at The Bar Convent, Blossom Street. This coincides with the Exhibition of the recently discovered Arma Christi manuscript which describes Christ’s journey to Calvary. https://www.yorkmysteryplays.co.uk/the-2026-festival/
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.
Mass for the Feast of St Benedict, Tuesday 14th July, 12noon. All welcome. More details at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-watergarden/events
Deanery day of renewal. Saturday 13th June 11.30 am to 3.45 pm in St. Aelred’s church hall. Speaker is Rev. Michelle Lepine. The title of her talk is” Repair shop -The power of Jesus to restore us.” All most welcome.
St Aelred’s Social Committee – Will be meeting on Tuesday 2nd June 2026, 7pm , in the parish hall to plan the summer fayre, if you are able to help in anyway or have any ideas please come along, all are welcome.
Fishy Lunch: Monday 1st June. All are welcome to come and enjoy Fish & Chips, mushy peas, coffee/tea, bread & Butter and sweets for afters, as well as some good chat. Hall opens 12 noon, luncheon served 1230. £8.00. Monies to be paid to Tony or Margaret. Please put your names on the list at the back of St Aelred’s church or phone/text Tony on 07912790773.
Dates for your diary: 9 th June 6.45pm STA PPC items for the agenda no later than 1st June. 14th June Knaresborough Bed Race & Café.
Performing Haydn’s ‘Creation’ at Ripon Cathedral on Saturday 23rd May, 7:30pm . Tickets are available on www.knaresboroughchoralsociety.com or on the door.
Celebration of Married Life on Saturday 16th May , there will be a special Celebration Mass for Married Life at Leeds Cathedral at 12 Noon 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 fill out the application form which is available at the back of church.
The SVP are having an over 60s afternoon tea party in the hall at St Joseph's Bilton, on Tuesday 19th May from 1pm till 3pm. Alongside delicious sandwiches and cakes, there will be bingo and entertainment from St Joseph’s Primary School. A great opportunity to meet people and have some fun! Also, it’s free! Please sign the list on the notice board or tell one of your Parish SVP members you would like to attend by Friday 8th May.