The Catholic Parish of
Saint John Henry Newman

 Covering most of East Leeds

Parish Bulletin - Week Commencing: 13th September 2026

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Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER FOR SEPTEMBER - For the care of water. Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

Today : Ss Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs

Parish Notices

Second collection as laid down by the Diocese for Catholic
Education Service
THIS weekend 12th & 13th September.

Second collection as laid down by the Diocese Home Missions
Sunday weekend 19th & 20th September

Family Fast Friday 2nd October - Second collection for CAFOD 3rd & 4th October. Please pick up an envelope.

Fr Phillip will be out of action from 17th September for a few months following an operation. Please remember him in your prayers. Watch the bulletin for when he gets home from hospital as he will welcome visitors.

Thank you to St Gregory's coffee morning group - for the donation of £100 towards the parish food bank.

PPC meeting - minutes from the recent meeting available in each church. Please take a copy.

Reconciliation - First Holy Communion - Confirmation - Can you help with the preparation of the children to receive these sacraments. If you can take the sessions that would be great but if not to assist the catechists in the sessions. We need at least 2 people per session. This is open to men & women. Sessions are in the primary schools after the end of the day or on a Friday at 5.30pm. Please consider helping with this very important work. If interested please ring the parish office for more details.

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.

Newman Weekly Draw 1/20 GOOD LUCK
£25 188 Denise Cavell
£15 241 Adrian Dodd
£10 028 Lisa Russell
Thank you for your Support

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

Would you like a family visit by any of our priest or know of anyone who is housebound and can't get to church please contact the office. Ring or email the office with your details, name and telephone number and we will contact you, to arrange a visit.

Parish Magazine: We are now making preparations for the Autumn Issue of the Parish Magazine. If you have any articles that you would like to contribute, please send them in to sjhnparishmagazine@gmail.com or drop them in at the Parish Office. The closing date for submissions is Sunday 20th September.

September.
Please support our SVP SEPTEMBER AWARENESS MONTH;

Week 1 SUPPORT: The SVP offers practical help and assistance to families and individuals in our parish and community.
Week 2 BEFRIENDING: The SVP offers help to those who are lonely, isolated, housebound or in need of a friendly face. "Treat those in need with respect and humility, remembering the services and honour you give them are directed by the Lord himself" Bl. Frederic Ozanam. SVP Founder.

SVP Mass of Thanksgiving and Celebration with healing and anointing in honour of St Vincent de Paul's Feast Day on Wednesday September 23rd at 2.00pm . PLEASE NOTE this Mass will be at St Gregory's Church. All Welcome.

Corpus Christi Catholic College Open Evening on Thursday 1st October 5pm to 8pm. Principal's speech at 6pm

Church Cleaning Times

St. Theresa's Church Cleaners
Team B Thursday 10th September 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 18: 21-35


This Sunday's readings focus on forgiveness, reminding us that there is no limit to God's mercy and unconditional love. We cannot repay God's forgiveness, but we can imitate God's free, unearned mercy by forgiving others with patience and
compassion.

Jesus (Gospel) teaches about forgiveness through the parable of a servant forgiven a large debt by a merciful king; the servant then refuses to forgive a much smaller debt. Jesus warns that people should not expect mercy from God if they do not show mercy to others. We are called always to forgive others wholeheartedly.

This week, we pray for one another and ask for the grace to forgive, welcoming the healing and reconciliation forgiveness brings. We remember too those who are unable to forgive, and all who are affected by war, violence and unrest throughout the world.

Diocesan & Other Notices

ADOREMUS EUCHARISTIC FESTIVAL 2026: SAVE THE DATES: 10 - 11th October. This year, after major Eucharistic events in Liverpool and Birmingham, the Adoremus Eucharistic Festival turns to London over two days. The event will include Mass in Southwark Cathedral, a keynote address, a procession of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction and an all-night vigil in Westminster Cathedral. More details to follow.

LEEDS WALSINGHAM WAY: is a new joint Diocesan Camino for the Year of St Francis of Assisi! Full information and links for Leeds, Hallam and Middlesbrough Day Pilgrims to sign up for any of the days walking through Leeds or Hallam Dioceses here: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/ All welcome to join the start, 8am Pilgrims' Mass, Saturday 12 September, Leeds Cathedral, followed by walk to Wakefield. Sunday 8am Mass at St Austin's, Wakefield, followed by walk into Hallam Diocese.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE - PRAYER, FASTING AND PEACEFUL VIGIL: 23rd September to 1st November 7:00am-7:00pm. Join us in being a voice for the voiceless. Location just over 150 meters from MSI Reproductive Choices abortion facility at the junction of Chapeltown Road and Barrack Road LS7 4AW. This complies with current buffer-zone law. To get involved contact Chris Redding 07815 681343 email: 40daysforlifeleeds@gmail.com. Further information at www.40daysforlife.com/leeds

DIOCESAN SEASON OF CREATION EVENT: SPARK Social Justice
and the J&P Commission Screening of The People's Emergency
Briefing. Saturday 19 September, Hinsley Hall Headingley 2pm -
4pm. Join us at this crucial climate event with an opportunity to
talk about local solutions. See www.sparksocialjustice.org.uk for
more details and to book a place.

LEEDS CATHEDRAL CHOIR AND THE SIXTEEN: Sunday 27th
September, 3pm, Leeds Cathedral. The Cathedral Choir performs
with members of internationally-renowned choir The Sixteen and
the Genesis Sixteen young artist programme, conducted by Harry
Christophers. Admission free, with a suggested £10 donation.

PERGOLESI'S STABAT MATER: -Thursday 17th September, 7pm, Leeds Cathedral. Leeds Cathedral Senior Girls Choir sings Pergolesi's Stabat Mater and other music by Charpentier, Monteverdi and Vivaldi accompanied by string players from Baroque in the North. Admission free, with a suggested £10 donation.

ANNUAL BATLEY TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION 75TH ANNIVERSARY:
The Parish of St Mary & St Patrick, Batley/Birstall, warmly invite you to join them and Bishop Marcus for the Procession from St Mary's Catholic Primary School to St Mary of the Angels' Church. Monday 5th October, 7:30pm. A fine expression of our Catholic faith honouring Our Lady and uniting us in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. We also welcome friends from Hallam/Middlesbrough Dioceses. Refreshments afterwards.

THE LEEDS CATHOLIC VOICE IS THE NEW FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR OUR DIOCESE: Launching from weekend of 3 & 4 October, which is also the deadline for sending any articles, photographs or ideas for the November edition to communications@rcdmidd.org.uk or communications@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

CARITAS LEEDS - DAY OF REFLECTION: Saturday 17 October, 9.30am-2.15pm at Hinsley Hall. A day of prayer and discussion as we renew our call to serve society and put Catholic Social Teaching into action. Includes Caritas information sessions, scripture reflection and a hot lunch. Attendance is free. To book, email caritas.leeds@catholic-care.org.uk by 30 September.

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:
Margaret Waite, Fergal Hughes, Thomas Aylward, Martin Meehan, Margaret Webb, Stanley Lines, Leticia (Letti) Cole, Eric Naylor, Mary O'Shea, who have died recently and Gilly Ashton, Charles Egenonu, Marie Humphrey, 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, Maria Collins, Mark Connell, Sheila Cornick, Kevin Collins, Peter Cumiskey, Ralph Daley, Phyllis Dempsey, Patrick Devlin, Marie Edwards. Mary Ferguson, William (Bill) France, Peter Freeman, Mary Gill, Laura Griffin, Jason Grudzien, Susan Haigh, Cecily Hanlon, Theresa Halpin, Anna Hargreaves, Mary Henry, Shirley Heselton, Barbara Howland, Lily Howley, Wendy Hughes, Freddie Humphries (4yrs), Julie, Jane, Ben Keat, Mike Keating, Paul Levey, Maureen Ludden(Hull), Bridget Mallon, 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, Debbie Sonmez, 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), Caron Ward, Patricia Ward, Faye Walsh, Anthony Walsh, Jim Walsh

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:

Eric Naylor x 2 Masses, Mary O'Shea

For Anniversaries:
James Vayro, Charles Egenonu, Rita Callaghan, Brian Foster

Special Intentions
Fr Adrian Wilde O.Carm, Diamond Jubilee, Sr Mary Kavanagh Diamond Jubilee, Rita Smth Birthday wishes, Mary Cohen 90th Birthday wishes, Charlie & Charlie O'Malley Sick, Lorraine Doherty Sick, James Wakeley Sick, Peter Rayner Birthday memories, Deceased members of the Harrington Family

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.

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...


ST. GEMMA'S HOSPICE WALK LEEDS: Saturday 19th September walk from Roundhay Park along Street Lane to the Hospice for a moment of reflection before heading back to the Park for the finish line. Tickets are £20 for adults/ £12.50 for children which includes a t-shirt, medal, and light up item and every step you take will help us provide specialist care and support for families need it most. More information and tickets at www.st-gemma.co.uk/events/sunset-walk

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.
13th September 2026 Parish of St. John Henry Newman - Bulletin.pdf


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