The Catholic Parish of
Saint John Henry Newman
Covering most of East Leeds
Parish Bulletin - Week Commencing: 16th August 2026
The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Year A
PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER FOR AUGUST - For evangelization in the city. Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.
Today : Weekday in Ordinary Time (OT 20)
Year A
PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER FOR AUGUST - For evangelization in the city. Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.
Today : Weekday in Ordinary Time (OT 20)
Parish Notices
Parish Office will be closed on Friday 14th August to Wednesday 19th August. REOPEN Thursday 20th August.
Comboni Mission Appeal and second collection over weekend 22nd & 23rd August.
St Theresa's church cleaning - Can you spare 1 hour every 4 weeks between 9am to 10am on a Thursday to clean YOUR church. We do have a rota. Please contact the office for more details.
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.
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: We will collect subscriptions for the next draw from 22nd & 23rd August. If you wish to pay before please put your subscription (£10) in an envelope marked with your name and number if you know it. New members always welcomed. Pick up a yellow form from the porch. Thank you for your support, we raised £1,510.00 from that last draw, this will go towards the parish utility bills.
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.
Comboni Mission Appeal and second collection over weekend 22nd & 23rd August.
St Theresa's church cleaning - Can you spare 1 hour every 4 weeks between 9am to 10am on a Thursday to clean YOUR church. We do have a rota. Please contact the office for more details.
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.
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: We will collect subscriptions for the next draw from 22nd & 23rd August. If you wish to pay before please put your subscription (£10) in an envelope marked with your name and number if you know it. New members always welcomed. Pick up a yellow form from the porch. Thank you for your support, we raised £1,510.00 from that last draw, this will go towards the parish utility bills.
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.
Church Cleaning Times
St. Theresa's Church Cleaners
Team A Thursday 27th August 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 27th August 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 1:39-56
For the disciples with Mary's body literally gone and no burial site to visit, there was no physical reminder of Mary, only memories and, at times, an unexplainable presence.
Many of us have met or know of persons who have experienced the loss of a loved one as a result of war, accident, violence or unknown circumstances and the body is never located. The feast of Mary's Assumption gives hope and consolation to them as they grieve and mourn the loss of their loved one, believing that the person is not lost or annihilated, but enjoys eternal life with their God who loves unconditionally.
Diocesan & Other Notices
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
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
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.
PLEASE MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD TO OPPOSE ASSISTED SUICIDE: The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is back in the House of Commons, seeking to legalise assisted suicide. MPs vote on Friday, 11 September 2026, so please consider contacting your MP by scanning the code on the attached poster, which will take you to this link: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM UNITED NATIONS PETITION: Aid to the Church in Need has launched its first-ever global petition on religious freedom, calling on governments and the United Nations to do more to defend the right to believe, and to ensure that those responsible for persecution are held to account. Stand in solidarity with the persecuted Church and give witness to the importance of religious freedom for all.
MARCH FOR LIFE, LONDON: Saturday 5th September. A coach will leave Harrogate at 5am and pick up at St Winefride's Bradford (BD61ST), where there is plentiful parking, at 6am. Mass will be celebrated at 5.30am at St Winefride's for anybody who is available! We will also pick people up in Sheffield en route. The coach will leave Parliament Square (SW1P 3JX) at 6pm and return via Sheffield, Bradford and Harrogate. Return fare: £40. To book: office.mary.motherofgod@dioceseofleeds.org.uk/ 01274 677992.
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.
JOIN THE CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION: Whether you are a doctor, nurse, student, or allied professional — if you are a Catholic in healthcare, join us to grow in fellowship, prayer and formation together. For more information & upcoming events, visit: https://catholicmedicalassociation.org.uk
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS - The Assumption Church Hall, Spen Lane LS16 5BF starting Tuesday 8th September at 7.30 pm. All welcome! For information on session dates and sign-up form, please see the bulletin on Our Lady of Kirkstall Parish webpage:
https://ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk/bulletins/
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
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.
PLEASE MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD TO OPPOSE ASSISTED SUICIDE: The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is back in the House of Commons, seeking to legalise assisted suicide. MPs vote on Friday, 11 September 2026, so please consider contacting your MP by scanning the code on the attached poster, which will take you to this link: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM UNITED NATIONS PETITION: Aid to the Church in Need has launched its first-ever global petition on religious freedom, calling on governments and the United Nations to do more to defend the right to believe, and to ensure that those responsible for persecution are held to account. Stand in solidarity with the persecuted Church and give witness to the importance of religious freedom for all.
MARCH FOR LIFE, LONDON: Saturday 5th September. A coach will leave Harrogate at 5am and pick up at St Winefride's Bradford (BD61ST), where there is plentiful parking, at 6am. Mass will be celebrated at 5.30am at St Winefride's for anybody who is available! We will also pick people up in Sheffield en route. The coach will leave Parliament Square (SW1P 3JX) at 6pm and return via Sheffield, Bradford and Harrogate. Return fare: £40. To book: office.mary.motherofgod@dioceseofleeds.org.uk/ 01274 677992.
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.
JOIN THE CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION: Whether you are a doctor, nurse, student, or allied professional — if you are a Catholic in healthcare, join us to grow in fellowship, prayer and formation together. For more information & upcoming events, visit: https://catholicmedicalassociation.org.uk
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS - The Assumption Church Hall, Spen Lane LS16 5BF starting Tuesday 8th September at 7.30 pm. All welcome! For information on session dates and sign-up form, please see the bulletin on Our Lady of Kirkstall Parish webpage:
https://ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk/bulletins/
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:
Jean Quinn, Ian Anthony Butterfield, Pat Marfitt, Daniel Kenny, Juliana (Julie) Mardy, Thomas Burke who have died recently and Maria Gibbons, Mary Levey & Agnes O'Callahan, Rose Hodgson & Rose Hacket 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, Mary Ferguson, William (Bill) France, Peter Freeman, Mary Gill, Laura Griffin, Jason Grudzien, Susan Haigh, Theresa Halpin, Anna Hargreaves, Mary Henry, Shirley Heselton, Barbara Howland, Lily Howley, Wendy Hughes, Freddie Humphries (4yrs), Julie, Jane, Ben Keat, Mike Keating, Margaret Lawrence, 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, 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:
Jean Quinn, Ian Anthony Butterfield
For Anniversaries:
Tom Kelly, Mary Levey & Agnes O'Callahan, Rose Hodgson & Rose Hacket, Patrick Ferguson
Special Intentions
Helen Sharpe Birthday wishes, Mary Bligh Birthday wishes, Margaret McManus & Daughter Liz & Family, Pauline Smith (nee Roche) Birthday memories, Paul Levey Sick
New names will be added to the sick list in alphabetical order and highlighted for the first week.
Jean Quinn, Ian Anthony Butterfield, Pat Marfitt, Daniel Kenny, Juliana (Julie) Mardy, Thomas Burke who have died recently and Maria Gibbons, Mary Levey & Agnes O'Callahan, Rose Hodgson & Rose Hacket 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, Mary Ferguson, William (Bill) France, Peter Freeman, Mary Gill, Laura Griffin, Jason Grudzien, Susan Haigh, Theresa Halpin, Anna Hargreaves, Mary Henry, Shirley Heselton, Barbara Howland, Lily Howley, Wendy Hughes, Freddie Humphries (4yrs), Julie, Jane, Ben Keat, Mike Keating, Margaret Lawrence, 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, 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:
Jean Quinn, Ian Anthony Butterfield
For Anniversaries:
Tom Kelly, Mary Levey & Agnes O'Callahan, Rose Hodgson & Rose Hacket, Patrick Ferguson
Special Intentions
Helen Sharpe Birthday wishes, Mary Bligh Birthday wishes, Margaret McManus & Daughter Liz & Family, Pauline Smith (nee Roche) Birthday memories, Paul Levey Sick
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...
Congratulations to all our young people who have got their exam results. Well Done
Crossgates Good Neighbours Summer Fayre Tuesday 18th August 11am to 1pm. Many stalls. All welcome
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.
16th August 2026 Parish of St. John Henry Newman - Bulletin.pdf
Last Modifed on Fri 14th Aug 2026 23:32:34
Share This Page
