Volunteers Needed for Knaresborough Bed Race
Webmaster • June 6, 2026
Volunteers Needed for Knaresborough Bed Race – We are looking for volunteers to donate cakes, buns and biscuits and help set up and volunteer on the day. The church will be open: (for cake drop off and set up), Friday 12 th: 5:00pm – 6:30pm and Saturday 13 th: 9:00am – 11:00am.
Bed Race Cafe Bottle stall and Tombola - We are also in need of gifts and bottles, at St Mary’s, for our annual fund raiser. Any donations will be gratefully received, thank you.
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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.”
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
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.