The Catholic Parish of
Saint John Henry Newman
Covering most of East Leeds
Parish Bulletin - Week Commencing: 19th July 2026
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year A
PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER FOR JULY - For respect for human life. Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.
Today : 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year A
PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER FOR JULY - For respect for human life. Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.
Today : 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Notices
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) We have several vacancies on the Parish Pastoral Council. Can you consider beginning a member of YOUR parish Council? The Council meets in the Newman Centre about 6 times per year from 7pm to 8.30pm. Pick up the pack of papers and read what is needed . Please return your name if interested by 15th August.
Second collection 18th & 19th July for CAFOD for the Venezuela earthquake. Taxpayers, please pick up an envelope.
Second collection & Appeal weekend 25th & 26th July for Aid to the Church in Needs.
The bumper Summer Issue of the Parish Magazine is now available from Church foyers and the Parish Office. Still only 50p
Parish Pilgrimage to Walsingham - Saturday 26th September.
With Corpus Christi College we have again booked a coach for the pilgrimage. This would leave St Theresa's at about 6am arriving in time for Mass at 12 noon and returning to Leeds about 10pm.
If you are interested, please add your name and telephone number to the list in the church porch by Friday 24th July.
Payment of £35 each which includes a fish and chip supper on your way home. Packed lunch will be needed.
NEW PARISH CENSUS/REGISTRATION FORM - Have you taken a new green census/registration form and returned it. You may have completed a pink one last time but by completing a new form we can check your details are up to date.
Would you like to share your faith? - Children's liturgy is an important way of teaching our children the gospel. It helps them to learn about Jesus and also to make friendships that they will hopefully keep as they grow.
It takes place during Sunday Mass at 10.15 in St Theresa's and then the children share with joy, their pictures and writing as part of the offertory procession; this is their offering to God. The resources are prepared in advance and there is always someone to set up and clear away. It would be a great way to get involved in supporting our children if you could join our merry band.
There is a short application process, with checks that help to make sure we're working safely - please see Mary or email the office for details.
To find out more (no commitment required) please contact Gerry on 07981 859667.
URGENTLY NEEDED: Altar servers in our 3 churches for all weekday Masses and funerals. Can you help? Suitable for retired parishioners. If we were to get many offers of help we can create rotas. Training will be given. If this appeals to you please contact the parish office any weekday morning.
Newman Weekly Draw 20/20 GOOD LUCK
£25 227 Anne McMullan
£15 197 A Noon
£10 168 Michael Wilkin
We will collect subscriptions for the next draw 22nd & 23rd August. If you wish to pay before please put your subscription in an envelope marked with your name and number if you know it.
Thank you for your support.
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
Living Faith booklets for July, August & September available at a cost of £1
SVP Prison - Are continuing seeking men's clothing for those who are released from HMP Armley. Also seeking rucksack bags as they leave only with a carrier bag. If you can help, please drop them into the parish office or into church marked "Prison" Thank you
Second collection 18th & 19th July for CAFOD for the Venezuela earthquake. Taxpayers, please pick up an envelope.
Second collection & Appeal weekend 25th & 26th July for Aid to the Church in Needs.
The bumper Summer Issue of the Parish Magazine is now available from Church foyers and the Parish Office. Still only 50p
Parish Pilgrimage to Walsingham - Saturday 26th September.
With Corpus Christi College we have again booked a coach for the pilgrimage. This would leave St Theresa's at about 6am arriving in time for Mass at 12 noon and returning to Leeds about 10pm.
If you are interested, please add your name and telephone number to the list in the church porch by Friday 24th July.
Payment of £35 each which includes a fish and chip supper on your way home. Packed lunch will be needed.
NEW PARISH CENSUS/REGISTRATION FORM - Have you taken a new green census/registration form and returned it. You may have completed a pink one last time but by completing a new form we can check your details are up to date.
Would you like to share your faith? - Children's liturgy is an important way of teaching our children the gospel. It helps them to learn about Jesus and also to make friendships that they will hopefully keep as they grow.
It takes place during Sunday Mass at 10.15 in St Theresa's and then the children share with joy, their pictures and writing as part of the offertory procession; this is their offering to God. The resources are prepared in advance and there is always someone to set up and clear away. It would be a great way to get involved in supporting our children if you could join our merry band.
There is a short application process, with checks that help to make sure we're working safely - please see Mary or email the office for details.
To find out more (no commitment required) please contact Gerry on 07981 859667.
URGENTLY NEEDED: Altar servers in our 3 churches for all weekday Masses and funerals. Can you help? Suitable for retired parishioners. If we were to get many offers of help we can create rotas. Training will be given. If this appeals to you please contact the parish office any weekday morning.
Newman Weekly Draw 20/20 GOOD LUCK
£25 227 Anne McMullan
£15 197 A Noon
£10 168 Michael Wilkin
We will collect subscriptions for the next draw 22nd & 23rd August. If you wish to pay before please put your subscription in an envelope marked with your name and number if you know it.
Thank you for your support.
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
Living Faith booklets for July, August & September available at a cost of £1
SVP Prison - Are continuing seeking men's clothing for those who are released from HMP Armley. Also seeking rucksack bags as they leave only with a carrier bag. If you can help, please drop them into the parish office or into church marked "Prison" Thank you
Church Cleaning Times
St. Theresa's Church Cleaners
Team A Thursday 30th July 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
Team A Thursday 30th July 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
Matthew 13:24- 30
Even as consensus emerged on many fronts, inherent divergences also remained in the listening process. For some, current language and attitudes were experienced as hurtful and exclusionary, with calls for reform and compassion; for others, they represented doctrinal integrity.
Some participants, particularly younger people, ‘spoke of alienating language and exclusion, while others were more cautious or chose not to comment.' Strong feelings and differences in opinion remain: ‘In relation to Sexuality and LGBTQI+ … this was primarily seen as part of the wider themes of belonging, family or community while one group felt that LGBTQ+ issues had been emphasised too much in schools and the wider culture.'
Submissions stressed belonging in conjunction with the theme of LGBTQ+ persons, especially in light of the Church's need to be more welcoming to all. There were also concerns about clarity in teaching and pastoral approach: ‘More clarity for laity is needed on the Church stance on LGBTQ/sexuality.' In some groups, there was debate over emphasis and approach. Others expressed the view that ‘the Church needs to be more open and less judgemental in its language on these matters.
Diocesan & Other Notices
LEEDS CATHEDRAL GUIDED TOURS SUMMER PROGRAMME: A Free Guided Tour will take place on the following Saturdays during the spring and summer months: starting at 2.00pm 8th August, when the tours start at 1.30pm. The tour lasts about 1 hour. No booking is required. On arrival please gather by the Baptismal Font at the back of the Cathedral.
INDIVIDUALLY GUIDED RETREAT: 4th-13th August (6-day option to 11th). There are still a few places for IGR at The Briery. For more information and to book contact The Briery on 01943 607287
admin@briery.org.uk
Making Wiser Choices Wednesday 16th September 10am-4pm. A day of reflection led by popular writer Margaret Silf. Requested offering £50pp to include lunch and all refreshments. For further information and to book, please contact 01943 607287 or admin@briery.org.uk
PILGRIMAGE OF REPARATION AND PRAYER FOR THE SANCTITY OF LIFE: Saturday, 1st August 2026, Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Pilgrim Mass 12:00noon. Eucharistic Adoration, Stations of the Cross, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Litany of Life and Benediction, Rosary and a silent walk as an Act of Reparation. The pilgrimage will be concluded by a Prayer for England and the Salve Regina. For further details, please visit prolifepilgrimage.org
CATHOLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT THIS SUMMER
During August and September, Castlerigg Manor in Keswick is opening its doors to families, groups of friends, or private individuals who are looking for an affordable stay in the Lake District. Breakfast and evening meal are provided, and Mass is celebrated on site. For more information check out castleriggmanor.com/stay-with-us or contact
director@castleriggmanor.co.uk / 017687 72711
QUIET RETREATS FOR ADULTS THIS OCTOBER During October half term, Castlerigg Manor is running a quiet retreat for individual adults who want to spend a few days of peace, relaxation and prayer in the Lake District. Each day there will be a talk, Mass, and evening prayer, and then a lot of time to explore the area, pray, or just simply relax. Book at
castleriggmanor.com/events or contact
director@castleriggmanor.co.uk
Volunteering Opportunity for Eucharistic Ministers at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTHT) Prior to Covid there were a number of parish Eucharistic Ministers who volunteered to bring the Eucharist to patients in hospitals in Leeds as part of their wider ministry. This ceased with the Covid epidemic, but the Chaplaincy Department at LTHT with the Diocese would like to see this reestablished. If you have done this before and would like to restart, or if you are a Eucharistic Minister in your parish and would like to do this, in the first instance please discuss this with your parish priest then contact Sharon Packer, the Chaplaincy Business Support Manager at LTHT,
sharon.packer@nhs.net
MAKING WISER CHOICES: Wednesday 16th September 10am-4pm. A day of reflection led by popular writer Margaret Silf. Requested offering £50pp to include lunch and all refreshments. For further information and to book, please contact 01943 607287 or admin@briery.org.uk
SEPTEMBER PILGRIMAGE TO MALTA; There are places available on the St Mary's Parish, Halifax pilgrimage to Malta this September, In the Footsteps of St Paul. 21st - 24th September flying from Manchester Airport. We will visit St. Paul's Grotto, St John's Co-Cathedral, the Ta' Pinu Basilica and the church of St Paul's shipwreck. For more information please email office.stmary.halifax@dioceseofleeds.org.uk or call Tangney Tours and ask to speak to Rae on: 01732886666
INDIVIDUALLY GUIDED RETREAT: 4th-13th August (6-day option to 11th). There are still a few places for IGR at The Briery. For more information and to book contact The Briery on 01943 607287
admin@briery.org.uk
Making Wiser Choices Wednesday 16th September 10am-4pm. A day of reflection led by popular writer Margaret Silf. Requested offering £50pp to include lunch and all refreshments. For further information and to book, please contact 01943 607287 or admin@briery.org.uk
PILGRIMAGE OF REPARATION AND PRAYER FOR THE SANCTITY OF LIFE: Saturday, 1st August 2026, Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Pilgrim Mass 12:00noon. Eucharistic Adoration, Stations of the Cross, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Litany of Life and Benediction, Rosary and a silent walk as an Act of Reparation. The pilgrimage will be concluded by a Prayer for England and the Salve Regina. For further details, please visit prolifepilgrimage.org
CATHOLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT THIS SUMMER
During August and September, Castlerigg Manor in Keswick is opening its doors to families, groups of friends, or private individuals who are looking for an affordable stay in the Lake District. Breakfast and evening meal are provided, and Mass is celebrated on site. For more information check out castleriggmanor.com/stay-with-us or contact
director@castleriggmanor.co.uk / 017687 72711
QUIET RETREATS FOR ADULTS THIS OCTOBER During October half term, Castlerigg Manor is running a quiet retreat for individual adults who want to spend a few days of peace, relaxation and prayer in the Lake District. Each day there will be a talk, Mass, and evening prayer, and then a lot of time to explore the area, pray, or just simply relax. Book at
castleriggmanor.com/events or contact
director@castleriggmanor.co.uk
Volunteering Opportunity for Eucharistic Ministers at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTHT) Prior to Covid there were a number of parish Eucharistic Ministers who volunteered to bring the Eucharist to patients in hospitals in Leeds as part of their wider ministry. This ceased with the Covid epidemic, but the Chaplaincy Department at LTHT with the Diocese would like to see this reestablished. If you have done this before and would like to restart, or if you are a Eucharistic Minister in your parish and would like to do this, in the first instance please discuss this with your parish priest then contact Sharon Packer, the Chaplaincy Business Support Manager at LTHT,
sharon.packer@nhs.net
MAKING WISER CHOICES: Wednesday 16th September 10am-4pm. A day of reflection led by popular writer Margaret Silf. Requested offering £50pp to include lunch and all refreshments. For further information and to book, please contact 01943 607287 or admin@briery.org.uk
SEPTEMBER PILGRIMAGE TO MALTA; There are places available on the St Mary's Parish, Halifax pilgrimage to Malta this September, In the Footsteps of St Paul. 21st - 24th September flying from Manchester Airport. We will visit St. Paul's Grotto, St John's Co-Cathedral, the Ta' Pinu Basilica and the church of St Paul's shipwreck. For more information please email office.stmary.halifax@dioceseofleeds.org.uk or call Tangney Tours and ask to speak to Rae on: 01732886666
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.
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
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:
Canon John Galvin, Elizabeth (Betty) O'Callaghan, Maureen O'Connor, Frankie Mulederick, Michael Quigley, Jean Lawrence, Paul Mallinson, Kevin McDonald, Anne Marie Dargan, who have died recently Mona Dempsey, Little Betty Norwell, Chris Lydon, Ethel Foster, Patricia & Bernard McLoughlin and whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Please Pray for All Who Are Sick, including: Baby Eden, Baby Rudeen, Ian Booth, Patsy Brady, Michael Brighton, Tony Britten, Dorothy Brown, Des Browne, Denise Cavell, Fr Eric Cheetham, Charlotte, Maria Clark, Doreen Clarke, Mark Connell, Sheila Cornick, Kevin Collins, Peter Cumiskey, Ralph Daley, Phyllis Dempsey, Patrick Devlin, Mary Ferguson, Peter Freeman, Mary Gill, Lawrence Gough (Losh), Laura Griffin, Jason Grudzien, Susan Haigh, Theresa Halpin, Anna Hargreaves, Susan Hawkins, Mary Henry, Shirley Heselton, Barbara Howland, Lily Howley, Wendy Hughes, Freddie Humphries (4yrs), Julie, Jane, Ben Keat, Mike Keating, Margaret Lawrence, Maureen Ludden (Hull), Bridget Mallon, Pat Marfitt, Garvis McCarron, Megan McDonnell, Trevor McDonnell, Maureen McGreevy (Ireland) , Jean McGuire, Emma Mather, Kathy Miley, Michella Morton, Angela Murphy, Ellen Musarurwa, Hannah O'Dea, Patrick O'Mahoney, Jim Oliver, Alison Pegg, Christine Richardson, Peggy Richardson, Elijah Robinson, Irene Robinson, Margaret Royston, Winifred Shearme (ne Hayes), John Small, June Smith, Rita Smith, Patricia Spencer, Maureen Standing, Lucy Stead, Paula Swires, John Taylor, Callum Tempest, Steven Toth, Deborah Tree, Peter Turner, Susan Varney, Veron Vincent, Pauline Wagstaff, Anthony (Tony) Waite, Helen Waite (McManus), Margaret Waite, 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:
Elizabeth (Betty) O'Callaghan, Maureen O'Connor, Frankie Mulederick, Esther Meehan x 2 Masses
For Anniversaries:
Denise Marie Preston, Baby Longstaff, Kathleen & Frank Loughney, Patricia McLughlin, Wilfred Flamagan,
Special Intentions
Margaret Walker Sick, Jack Cleary Birthday memories, Eileen Kelly Birthday wishes, Ann McMullen Birthday wishes, Alison Readman sick, sacred Heart in Thanksgiving, Peggy Moy 82nd Birthday,
New names will be added to the sick list in alphabetical order and highlighted for the first week.
Canon John Galvin, Elizabeth (Betty) O'Callaghan, Maureen O'Connor, Frankie Mulederick, Michael Quigley, Jean Lawrence, Paul Mallinson, Kevin McDonald, Anne Marie Dargan, who have died recently Mona Dempsey, Little Betty Norwell, Chris Lydon, Ethel Foster, Patricia & Bernard McLoughlin and whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Please Pray for All Who Are Sick, including: Baby Eden, Baby Rudeen, Ian Booth, Patsy Brady, Michael Brighton, Tony Britten, Dorothy Brown, Des Browne, Denise Cavell, Fr Eric Cheetham, Charlotte, Maria Clark, Doreen Clarke, Mark Connell, Sheila Cornick, Kevin Collins, Peter Cumiskey, Ralph Daley, Phyllis Dempsey, Patrick Devlin, Mary Ferguson, Peter Freeman, Mary Gill, Lawrence Gough (Losh), Laura Griffin, Jason Grudzien, Susan Haigh, Theresa Halpin, Anna Hargreaves, Susan Hawkins, Mary Henry, Shirley Heselton, Barbara Howland, Lily Howley, Wendy Hughes, Freddie Humphries (4yrs), Julie, Jane, Ben Keat, Mike Keating, Margaret Lawrence, Maureen Ludden (Hull), Bridget Mallon, Pat Marfitt, Garvis McCarron, Megan McDonnell, Trevor McDonnell, Maureen McGreevy (Ireland) , Jean McGuire, Emma Mather, Kathy Miley, Michella Morton, Angela Murphy, Ellen Musarurwa, Hannah O'Dea, Patrick O'Mahoney, Jim Oliver, Alison Pegg, Christine Richardson, Peggy Richardson, Elijah Robinson, Irene Robinson, Margaret Royston, Winifred Shearme (ne Hayes), John Small, June Smith, Rita Smith, Patricia Spencer, Maureen Standing, Lucy Stead, Paula Swires, John Taylor, Callum Tempest, Steven Toth, Deborah Tree, Peter Turner, Susan Varney, Veron Vincent, Pauline Wagstaff, Anthony (Tony) Waite, Helen Waite (McManus), Margaret Waite, 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:
Elizabeth (Betty) O'Callaghan, Maureen O'Connor, Frankie Mulederick, Esther Meehan x 2 Masses
For Anniversaries:
Denise Marie Preston, Baby Longstaff, Kathleen & Frank Loughney, Patricia McLughlin, Wilfred Flamagan,
Special Intentions
Margaret Walker Sick, Jack Cleary Birthday memories, Eileen Kelly Birthday wishes, Ann McMullen Birthday wishes, Alison Readman sick, sacred Heart in Thanksgiving, Peggy Moy 82nd Birthday,
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, biscuits, jam, peanut butter, corn beef, sugar, coffee. Thank you for the generous donations of much needed food for the food facility and the cash donations.
NO UHT MILK - We have started giving out fresh milk & bread. Popular items needed- Juice, Hot dog sausages, meat balls, biscuits, jam, peanut butter, corn beef, sugar, coffee. 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 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...
LEEDS CATHEDRAL - AUGUST TIMETABLE INFORMATION: Leeds Cathedral will be closed on weekdays throughout August to enable essential works on the lighting system. Mass will be held in Cathedral Hall, times will vary to the usual schedule. Please see the poster in church or the Cathedral website for more information.
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.
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 July 2026 Parish of St. John Henry Newman - Bulletin.pdf
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