The Catholic Parish of
Saint John Henry Newman

 Covering most of East Leeds

Parish Bulletin - Week Commencing: 19th April 2026

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PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER FOR APRIL - For priests in crisis. Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.

Today : Weekday of Easter or St Beuno, abbot (in Wales)

Parish Notices

We wish Fr Benjamin every success as he moves to Ss Peter & Paul's in Yeadon for a period of 4 months starting from 21st April. This is pending the clergy moves in the next few months when he will be moved to a new parish as parish priest. We will take a special collection for Fr Benjamin 2nd & 3rd May. We welcome Fr Philip Hall to the parish as assistant priest to the team starting 21st April. He will reside at St Gregory's over the coming weeks.

Second collection next weekend for Priest Training Fund 25th & 26th April

Parish Sick prayer list.
This list is getting very long again. Is there anyone you have put on the list that has now recovered or gone to heaven. Please let the parish office know so their name can be removed.

Alan Robinson thanks everyone for their prayers and concern
during his recent illness. He is recovering nicely.

Holy Hour 19th April at St Theresa's 4.30pm to 5.30pm for the Dignity of Human Life.

Do you know of anyone who is at home and can't get to church. Would they like a visit from a priest who would hear their Confession and bring then Holy Communion. Ring or email the office with their name and telephone number and we will contact them, or see a priest after Mass

Newman Weekly Draw 07/20 GOOD LUCK
£25 007 Jim Henry
£15 175 The Bradley's
£10 182 Mo McHugh

Our next parish social event will be a Cream Tea and Family Fun on 9th May @2.30pm in the Newman Centre. Tickets will be on sale at Masses on 25th/26th April and 2nd/3rd May at the cost of £2.50 each and also from the Parish Office.
If you have any raffle prizes you would like to donate, please drop them off at church or parish office and mark the bag 'raffle'.

Parish Faith Alive - Easter season, Thursday 30th April 7 pm Newman Centre All welcome to this month's Parish Faith Alive, Easter Season it would be great to get together to catch up on our day-to-day Faith over a cuppa.

Training for new altar servers at St Gregory's begins on Sunday 26 April.
Sessions run for six weeks, starting at 8:40am before the 9am Mass. All young people, interested in serving are warmly invited to join our bunch of merry servers.
To register or for more information, please contact Valerie on 07984184914.

Church Cleaning Times

St. Theresa's Church Cleaners
Team B Thursday 23rd April 2026
Corpus Christi Church Cleaning
Thursday XXXXX 2026 - Then 3rd Thursday each month after mass
St Gregory's Church cleaning
Friday XXXXX 10am after Mass

Gospel Meditaion

Luke 24:13-35


According to Catholic Social Teaching, water is a human right that it is due to all people. It is not an economic commodity that can be owned and traded for profit. Access to water is a right to life issue.

In Laudato Si', Pope Francis recognised the insidious connection between poverty and access to water: ‘Our world has a grave social debt towards the poor who lack access to drinking water, because they are denied the right to a life consistent with their inalienable dignity'.

The use of water in the sacrament of baptism makes an ethical claim on Christians to save the water with which they celebrate salvation. Water, like grace, belongs to no one in particular but is freely given for the wellbeing of all. Whenever politics or economics block general access to this universal right, the order of nature and grace is upended.

The sacramental use of water calls on Christians to ensure uninhibited access to clean water for all God's creatures, that they may sip and be refreshed, dip and be renewed, and know the fullness of life offered to all by God who creates, redeems and transforms with this saving gift. Christians are ethically committed to save the water by which they celebrate salvation.

Diocesan & Other Notices

St Augustine Youth Day - Sunday 19th April
The Youth Day is open to all children and young people. Lunch will be provided, along with an afternoon programme. Please note that children under 11 will need to be supervised. Please contact Cassandra for more information/to register. at office.staugustines@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2026: The 2026 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place Friday 3rd to Thursday 9th July 2026. It is hoped that there will be two flights from Leeds. The booking process is now open. Bookings can be made online on https://www.tangney-tours.com/ or by phone direct with Tangney (01732 886666)

A DAY WITH MARY, THE MOTHER OF JESUS: 10am-4pm Wednesday 6th May at The Briery Retreat Centre, Ilkley. Join us for a day entitled ‘Do whatever he tells you', to explore how Mary guides us towards a greater understanding and relationship with Jesus. Requested offering £35pp inclusive of a home-cooked two- course lunch and refreshments. For more information and to book, contact Beth on 01943 607287 or admin@briery.org.uk

"GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES" DAY OF REFLECTION: Saturday 9th May, 10am-3pm, Hinsley Hall. A day of reflection with the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph on our mission to share the faith. Explore the implications of the Great Commission and our call from God to make disciples of all nations, as well as some practical ways to pass on the faith. An uplifting day for all! Lunch included. Register your free place by Friday 1st May by emailing
formation@dioceseofleeds.org

SOLEMN MASS IN LATIN, VESPERS AND BENEDICTION: Leeds Cathedral, Mass at 12Noon (all welcome to join chant rehearsal at 11am), Saturday 25th April 2026: Join in Sung Mass celebrated by Bishop Marcus Stock, in Latin and with Proper chants from the Graduale Parvum. All welcome. Book online www.latin-
liturgy.org/meetings


6-DAY PREACHED RETREAT: "Fire to the Earth! Rediscovering the Surprising Freshness of Jesus through His Parables" Led by Fr Eamonn Mulcahy CSSP 10th - 16th June at The Briery Retreat Centre, Ilkley. Requested offering £675pp fully inclusive, or £250 non-residential. For more information and to book, contact Beth on 01943 607287 or admin@briery.org.uk

CATHOLIC FAMILY HOLIDAYS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT - Castlerigg Manor in Keswick (heart of the Lake District) is offering budget-friendly holidays for Catholic families during May, August, and early September. Breakfast and evening meal are included and there will be Mass on site. Guests have full use of the site including the grounds, games room, chapel, and lounges, and Castlerigg is just a short walk from Keswick and Lake Derwentwater. Ideal for individuals, couples, families, or groups of friends. Head to www.castleriggmanor.com >> stay with us or contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk / 017687 72711

YOUTH MINISTRY GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITY Do you know anyone aged 18-25 who is looking for a new challenge? The Diocese of Lancaster has a Youth Ministry team based in Keswick in the Lake District. They run retreats at Castlerigg Manor and also work in Churches and schools around the area. The ‘Youth Ministry Internship' scheme comes with high quality training, experience, and recognised qualifications and gives young people the chance to join a welcoming community and a vibrant team doing some amazing work. Interested? Contact
director@castleriggmanor.co.uk or

www.castleriggmanor.com



CELEBRATION OF MARRIED LIFE: There will be a special Celebration Mass for Married Life, Leeds Cathedral, Saturday 16th May, 12noon for couples and their families celebrating 25th (Silver), 40th (Ruby), 50th (Golden), 60th (Diamond) and 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversaries this year. There will be an opportunity for couples to renew their marriage vows. If you would like to take part in this celebration, please complete the application form, available at the back of church (return details on form).

THE CHAPEL OF OUR LADY OF THE CRAG, KNARESBOROUGH: We are in need of more trustees, gardeners, volunteers and fundraisers to help us in our mission to keep this unique site open. Donations of plants and money towards our long-term preservation projects would also be welcomed. The Chapel is now open 2-4pm (provided the weather is clement) until the end of September and by appointment at other times. Please see website for more details: www.ourladyofthecrag.org/

Safeguarding

All children going to the toilet must be accompanied by their parent/guardian.

Will the parents of the young children who are changing to serve Mass and need assistance please help them. Please do not leave it to other adults.

Marriage

If you are thinking of getting married in any of our churches at least 6 months' notice must be given. This will enable the couple's preparation and the necessary paper work to be completed

Gluten Free Hosts

There is a supply of hosts in each church. Should you need one of the hosts consecrating please make yourself known to the priest before Mass starts.

Mass Offerings

If you wish a Mass to be said on a certain date for a special intention then we ask you to please give 12 weeks' notice.

Pregnant?

LIFE: Pregnant?
Need to talk? Life will help. Ring 07554003000

Children's Liturgy

All children & adults attending children's liturgy must sign the weekly register.

PLEASE REMEMBER THEM IN YOUR PRAYERS

Please pray for the repose of:
Agnes Wells, Des Killough, Cian Mulligan, Bev Little, Michael Roberts, Inna Ostrovska, Michael Redfearn, Valerie Griffin, John Michael Flynn, Celia Grady, Michael Connolly, Frank Ireland (Pauline Clayden's husband) who have died recently and Gerard McDonnell, Emily Gairn, Neil (Neilie) Moy & Cormac McMonagle, Jim & Gez Moyles, Desmond Aubery, Margaret Vine, Cuthbert Noon, Vicky Clarkson, Patrick Duffy, Jamie Christian Blurmach, Eileen Hall whose anniversaries occur at this time

Please Pray for All Who Are Sick, including:
Baby Eden, Baby Rudeen, Ian Booth, Michael Brighton, Tony Britten, Dorothy Brown, Des Browne, Fr Eric Cheetham, Charlotte, Maria Clark, Doreen Clarke, Mark Connell, Sheila Cornick, Peter Cumiskey, Ralph Daley, Karen Dean, Phyllis Dempsey, Patrick Devlin, Mary Ferguson, Peter Freeman, Marilyn Furness, Riya George, Mary Gill, Laura Griffin, Jason Grudzien, Susan Haigh, Theresa Halpin, Anna Hargreaves, Susan Hawkins, Mary Henry, Shirley Heselton, Barbara Howland, Lily Howley, Isabelle Hughes, Wendy Hughes, Freddie Humphries (4yrs), Julie, Jane, Mike Keating, Margaret Lawrence, Maureen Ludden (Hull), Paul Mallinson, Bridget Mallon, Pat Marfitt, Garvis McCarron, Megan McDonnell, Trevor McDonnell, Maureen McGreevy (Ireland) Rosemarie McGreevy, Jean McGuire, Emma Mather, Kathy Miley, Michella Morton, Angela Murphy, Ellen Musarurwa, Mark Nithsdale, Hannah O'Dea, Patrick O'Mahoney, Joanne O'Hara (nee Readman), Jim Oliver, Alison Pegg, Christine Richardson, Peggy Richardson, Elijah Robinson, Irene Robinson, Margaret Royston, Winifred Shearme (ne Hayes), Bernard Small, John Small, June Smith, Rita Smith, Patricia Spencer, Maureen Standing, Lucy Stead, Paula Swires, John Taylor, Callum Tempest, Carl Toth, Steven Toth, Deborah Tree, Peter Turner, Susan Varney, Veron Vincent, Pauline Wagstaff, Anthony (Tony) Waite, Helen Waite (McManus), Caron Ward, Patricia Ward, Faye Walsh, Anthony Walsh, Jim Walsh, Margaret Webb,

Is there anyone you have put on that can now be removed? If so, please contact the parish office on 0113 2645260 or email office.stjohnnewman@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Mass intentions received:
For the Lately Deceased:

Cign Mulligan (Ireland, Bev Little

For Anniversaries:
Desmond Aubery, Tony Kearns, Michael Loftus, Colin Hewson

Special Intentions
John Quinnn Birthday memories

New names will be added to the sick list in alphabetical order and highlighted for the first week.


Parish Food Facility - SVP

The Parish Food Facility
NO UHT MILK - We have started giving out fresh milk & bread. Popular items needed- Juice, Hot dog sausages, meat balls. Thank you for the generous donations of much needed food for the food facility and the cash donations.

PAFRAS (Positive Action for Refuges & Asylum Seekers:

PAFRAS LogoPAFRAS is a small grassroots organisation based in Leeds. We work with asylum seekers and the wider community to counter the effects of enforced destitution on vulnerable migrants and to increase access to justice. We provide crisis intervention, advocacy, Level 1 and 2 OISC regaled casework and immigration advice and specialist integrated mental health support. We also have a young person's project for 16 - 24 years old called Young Migrants Matter. We run a weekly drop-in every Wednesday at St Aidan's Community Hall where we provide food parcels, toiletries, casework and mental health support.
Usually we provide around 2600 food parcels every year but through the pandemic we were also delivering an extra 130 food parcels every week. More later...


PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS TO HOLY ORDERS AND RELIGIOUS LIFE - Our Lady of Unfailing Help! Pray that the Lord of the Harvest will send labourers into His harvest and that He will grant an abundance of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life within the Diocese of Leeds, and throughout the world. Amen.

CONSULTATION ON THE FUTURE OF THE DIOCESES OF LEEDS & MIDDLESBROUGH:
As part of the consultation currently taking place across our two Dioceses, there is an opportunity for all clergy, religious and members of the lay faithful to contribute by completing an online questionnaire, either individually or as a parish group. Prayerful reflection should be given to the questions so that the Holy Spirit may guide this process of discernment. Prayer resources and a presentation are available on the diocesan website to support this process. Responses should be submitted no later than Friday, 22nd May 2026. For more information and to complete the questionnaire, please visit:
https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/leeds-middlesbrough-consultation-2026/

On behalf of Fr Benjamin, Chris White, the lay Chaplin of HMP Leeds and indeed the Catholic inmates and all who join us for prayer and Mass I'd like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks for the overwhelming response and extraordinary generosity that the prison chaplaincy second collection received. We raised over £1,184.10 so far! This tremendous response is extremely humbling, and I can't thank you all enough or truly express my gratitude. Please pray for the chaplaincy ministry at HMP Leeds and indeed for all the inmates we serve.

With immediate effect all Baptism enquires MUST come through the Priests. When attending Mass please see the Priest at the end of Mass and collect a form. He will sign the form so that we know who has issued it. Complete the form and return it to the Parish Office.

The Bulletin is available in PDF format for download.
19th April 2026 Parish of St. John Henry Newman - Bulletin.pdf


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