Saturday 10th May 2025 from 11.30am to 3.45 pm in St. Aelred’s church hall, Woodlands Drive Harrogate HG27BE. Speaker is Fr. Terry McGrath. Fr Terry is a missionary of St. Francis De Sales. His talk is “What does it mean to be the Church?”
Thank you to all who have worked so hard to make this Holy Week so special. Thank you too for all your help, support and encouragement. Thank you too for your most generous offerings, cards and gifts.
St Aelred’s PPC: next Meeting May 7th . Items for the agenda please email through the Parish Office by 1 May.
Please join Bishop Marcus in the celebration of Holy Mass to pray for the repose of the soul of His Holiness Pope Francis, Tuesday 29 April 5.30pm, Leeds Cathedral. The venerable tradition of praying the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, followed by “Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord…” is encouraged, especially in our Catholic schools, as is the recitation of the Rosary for the repose of the soul of the deceased Pope.
Pope Francis leaves behind us a legacy like no other. He was above all a prayerful man of the people. Mass will be celebrated for him at St Aelred’s on Saturday 26th April at 6pm and St Mary’s on Sunday 4th May at 10.30am . We are all called to serve and take from his example the call to pray, reflect and be church together. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Holy Week 2025 Wednesday, 16 April – Mass of Chrism 11.00 Leeds Cathedral – all welcome. Holy Thursday, 17 April – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm with watching at the Altar of Repose to 9.15.pm at St Mary’s. Good Friday, 18 April – Celebration of The Lord’s Passion 3pm in both churches with Stations of the Cross at St Aelred’s. Holy Saturday, 19 April – Easter Vigil 7pm at St Aelred’s. Easter Sunday masses as usual.
After the Easter Vigil at St Aelred’s on Saturday, 19th April, 7pm, you are warmly invited into the hall for refreshments as we celebrate Easter and the entry of Connor and Richard into full communion with the Catholic Church.
Fishy Tuesday – 29 April 2025. All are welcome to come and enjoy fish and chips, mushy peas, coffee/tea, bread and butter and sweets for afters, as well as some good chat. Hall opens 12 noon, luncheon served 12.30pm: £6 to be paid to Tony or Margaret. Please put your names on the list at the back of St Aelred
Divine Mercy Sunday – April 27th will be celebrated at St Robert’s Church, Harrogate. 2pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and an opportunity to go to confession. 3pm. Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, followed by Benediction: concluding with veneration of the Holy Image of Jesus.
We have had lots of generous chocolate donations so far and have created some beautiful chocolate hampers – so a big thank you! Krista Gray will be selling raffle tickets for the chocolate raffle this Sunday and next after Mass at St Aelred’s and Anna Dimond at St Mary’s, please contact them if you would like a ticket. Any additional chocolate donations will be gratefully received. Raffle will be drawn on Sunday, 27th April . Many thanks!
Mass intentions gratefully received using the brown envelopes in both churches. All Mass intentions must be made via the brown envelopes in the narthex and a cash donation placed in them or use the tab on the Dona machine. Please give at least 2 weeks’ notice to facilitate a special day.
Joint Social for St Aelred’s and St Mary’s: a shared lunch was hosted by St Aelred’s Parish on Sunday 23rd March 2025 in the parish hall at St Aelred’s. Here are some of the photos from the day:
A phot o of our confirmation children 2025
SVP Doors of Hope Lent National Appeal 2025 to address growing needs and inequalities and support those facing cost-of-living crises. Donations by phone 9am-5pm. Tel No. 07593 384429, online: fundraising.svp.org.uk/doorsofhope by bank transfer to SVP national account 46073051 sort code 606004 and referenced Lent or by cheque to St Vincent de Paul Society (with Lent Appeal on the reverse) address SVP Lent Appeal 2025, Allenby House, Rees Way, Bradford, BD3 0DZ.
A message from Jill Collins Headteacher at St Robert’s Primary School. The children really enjoyed the Retreat Day and the teachers said they took it all in and talked all about it. A huge thank you to you and your team of volunteers for putting it all together and delivering it. We are so grateful we have such a supportive community. Thank you to everyone for making it a great success.
CAFOD Family Fast day raised a total of £ 1,213.99 from St Aelred’s and £ 387.45 (both + Gift Aid) from St Mary’s. Your generosity will make such a difference to the work of CAFOD in serving those so desperately in need throughout our world. Thank you.
Healing Service: A Holy Hour of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament accompanied by gentle praise and worship music and an opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. Thursday 3rd April 2025 , 7-8pm at St Aelred’s. All welcome
Wednesday, 16 April – Mass of Chrism 11.00 Leeds Cathedral – all welcome. Holy Thursday, 17 April – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm with watching at the Altar of Repose to 9.15.pm at St Mary’s. Good Friday, 18 April – Celebration of The Lord’s Passion 3pm in both churches with Stations of the Cross at St Aelred’s. Holy Saturday, 19 April – Easter Vigil 7pm at St Aelred’s. Easter Sunday masses as usual.
American Style Ceilidh - Saturday 5th April 7 . 30pm in St Aelred’s Hall. The next in our popular twice-yearly series. Come and dance to a top-class live band. Sociable and fun. No previous dance experience needed - our expert dance caller will explain everything. This event is open to the public - bring your friends from outside the parish. Tickets £10 / £6 on the door. Tea, coffee & cake in the interval. No licensed bar but you can bring your own drinks if you wish. For more information see Philip Rowe (Sunday organist St Aelred’s 9am).
Stations of the Cross each Friday at 7pm at St Aelred’s and every Sunday, during Lent, at 3pm at St Mary’s.