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Database Query 1

Filtered Events List

Sat 04-04-2026 All Day ~ NO MASS

Sun 05-04-2026 at 10:30 ~ Mary & Charles Knowles

Mon 06-04-2026 at 09:00 ~ NO MASS

Tue 07-04-2026 at 10:00 ~ NOTE TIME - Ted Kennedy & Joanne Kennedy

Wed 08-04-2026 All Day ~ NO MASS

Thu 09-04-2026 at 10:00 ~ NOTE TIME - Kathleen Noon

Fri 10-04-2026 at 09:30 ~ NO MASS

Database Query 2

Filtered Events List

Sat 04-04-2026 at 11:00 ~ 2 Priests Hearing Confessions

Sat 04-04-2026 at 12:15 ~ NO MASS

Sat 04-04-2026 at 20:00 ~ Easter Vigil - People of the Parish - Sabina Toth

Sun 05-04-2026 at 08:15 ~ Joan Ferguson

Sun 05-04-2026 at 10:15 ~ Holdsworth Family

Sun 05-04-2026 at 11:45 ~ Baptism

Sun 05-04-2026 at 18:00 ~ Jonny Halpenny

Mon 06-04-2026 at 10:00 ~ NOTE TIME - Fiona Kearns Sick

Tue 07-04-2026 at 09:30 ~ NO MASS

Wed 08-04-2026 at 09:30 ~ NO MASS

Database Query 3

Filtered Events List

Sat 04-04-2026 at 17:30 ~ NO MASS

Sun 05-04-2026 at 09:00 ~ Una Martin

Mon 06-04-2026 at 19:00 ~ NO MASS

Tue 07-04-2026 at 09:30 ~ NO MASS

Wed 08-04-2026 at 09:30 ~ NOTE TIME - Maureen & Joseph Markham

Thu 09-04-2026 All Day ~ NO MASS

Fri 10-04-2026 at 09:30 ~ NO MASS

Database Query 4

A Single Article, the most recent in a series.

November – Month of The Holy Souls

New white Envelopes for the November Dead List are available in each church porch.
Please return your envelope with the Family Name and donation in the envelopes.
Names will then be on a list and placed near the altar during November.

Sunday 10th November - Remembrance Day - Mass 10.15am Mass will be the Uniform Groups Parade.

Deanery Visit to Killingbeck Cemetery will be on Sunday 10th November at 2.30pm.

Memorial Masses for those who died in our parish during the year from November 18 - October 19 will be held in each church on the 17th November as follows:

9.15am St Gregory's
10.15am St Theresa's
10.30am Corpus Christi

Letters will be sent to all the next of kin inviting them to one of these Masses.

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St Theresa's Scout Group Fund Raiser: St Theresa's Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are holding a Fund Raising Event on Sunday 10th November 2019 following their Remembrance Sunday Church Parade. They will be having a Table Top Sale, with Tea, Coffee, cake & buns also available. The sale will start at 11.15am and will be held in The Newman Centre main hall until 1pm. It is with your generous support that the uniformed groups have managed to keep going for so long. The money raised will go towards replacing much needed camping equipment and other essential kit needed to run a very successful Scout Group. We look forward to seeing many of you there on the day as always, and we Thank You in anticipation for your full support for this event.

Database Query 5

Another Single Article fix query

LET US ADORE HIM! AT THE PARISH OF BLESSED JOHN HENRY NEWMAN’S BIG GET TOGETHER 2018.

Loving Lord,

As we prepare for another parish ‘Big Get Together', we pray that Your Holy Spirit will be there to guide all who are working towards a happy family day where we can enjoy not only the celebration of Holy Mass but also the fellowship that comes when your people come together with a single purpose.

Jesus, we adore You.

Bless all children and their parents and carers as we play and pray together in our Church Family.

Jesus, we adore You.

May the single, elderly and infirm members of our parish be enabled to be involved in the day, sharing their life's experience and expertise and enriching the life of the parish.

Jesus, we adore You.

We thank You for the priests, deacons and religious working in the formation of each one of us through their pastoral work and teaching of the Faith. Encourage us to support them in a similar way.

Jesus, we adore You.

Blessed John Henry Newman.....pray for us
St. Gregory the Great...................pray for us
St. Theresa of Lisieux...................pray for us
All you angels and saints.............pray for us

Database Query 6

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

DAY FOR CATECHISTS, CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD:
Saturday 11th April, 10am-3pm, Hinsley Hall. The Vicariate for Education ran a very fruitful and well-attended day workshop for Children's Liturgy of the Word catechists in January. For anyone who was unable to make it, there will be a repeat of the day on the 11th April. This will include similar input, times of sharing and prayer. Lunch included. Please register your free place no later than 3rd April by emailing formation@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

VOLUNTEER MEMBERS TO THE EDUCATION SUB-COMMITTEE:
The Diocese of Leeds, Vicariate for Education are seeking additional volunteer members to the Education sub-committee. The committee oversees the wok of the Vicariate for Education in Education, Youth and Adult Faith Formation. We are seeking those who have skills or experience in the areas of Adult Faith Formation and/or Youth Work. Further information from Kieron Flood, Director of Education:
education.admin@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)

LEEDS CATHEDRAL GUIDED TOUR AT EASTER: A Free Guided Tour will take place on the Wednesday of Easter Week, 8th April 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.

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

Database Query 7

Single Article

Canon Pat, Fr. Benjamin & Fr Rino wish everyone a Happy & Holy Easter.

Note the weekday Mass times and the venue.
Only 1 Mass per day from Monday to Friday.

Advance notice. With effect from Wednesday 15th April the Mass at St Gregory's will change to 7pm during the summer months.

NO Legion of Mary meeting 8th April,

Holy Hour 12th April at St Gregory's 3.00pm for Divine Mercy

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

Easter Offerings: All collections taken at the Easter Masses goes to the clergy to show our appreciation for their service to the parish. This forms part of the clergy income.

All Collection points for St Gregory's Credit Union will be closed over the Easter Period - Sat 4th Sun 5th Mon 6th April.

Holy Ground leaflet for April & May available in the churches.

The bumper Easter Issue of the Parish Magazine is now available from Church foyers and the Parish Office. Still only
50p."

Are you thinking of Hosting for LASSN (formerly known as Grace Hosting). If you need to chat with a parishioner who has experience over many years you can ring on 0113 2642710.

If you a relative or friend who has been admitted into a care home within the parish boundary, please let us know and the clergy visit these homes monthly. The residents are not always able to tell the priest they are catholic. Ring the parish office.

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 here 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

Legion of Mary - Home Visits One of the important works of the Legion, is to visit members of the parish and to offer a time to talk and a time of prayer together. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact us on 07508442575.

Offertory collection envelopes: All now delivered thanks to John.
Unnumbered boxes are available in the church porch.

Living Faith Booklet for April to June on sale at a cost of £1

Newman Weekly Draw 05/20 GOOD LUCK
£25 126 Teresa Proctor
£15 199 Josie McHugh
£10 156 Diaane Jennings

Following the success of the Pie and Pea Quiz night held in January, the next parish social event will be a Cream Tea and Family Fun on 9th May in the Newman Centre.
A planning meeting for this will be Tuesday 14th April at 7pm. All welcome. It would be great to have as many people there as possible to help. If you have any raffle prizes these can be dropped at church or parish office. Please mark the bag "Raffle"

Many thanks from the Late Betty Ryan's family for the generous donations received at her recent funeral. £220 was raised for Alzheimer's Research.

Peter Freeman has asked for extra prayers as he is undergoing surgery on April 8th

Church Cleaning Times

St. Theresa's Church Cleaners
Team A Thursday 9th 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

Database Query 8

Single Article
Please pray for the repose of:
Alan Barnes, Rita Valentine Thelma Walker, Canon Thomas (Tom) O'Connor, Michael Connolly, Breda Byrne (Ireland), who have died recently and Ann Pickles, Mary & Charles Knowles, Mark Anthony Loftus, Gerard McDonnell, Ted Kennedy & Joanne Kennedy, Michael Barnes, Kathleen Noon 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, Mary Ferguson, Peter Freeman, Marilyn Furness, Riya George, Mary Gill, Laura Griffin, Jason Grudzien, Susan Haigh, Theresa Halpin, Anna Hargreaves, 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, Alan Robinson, Elijah Robinson, Irene Robinson, Margaret Royston, Winifred Shearme (ne Hayes), Bernard Small, John Small, June Smith, Rita Smith, Robbie Smith (USA), 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:
Breda Byrne, Thelma Walker, Alan Barnes, Rita Valentine x 2 Masses, Rita Lightfoot,

For Anniversaries:
Philip Henden, Gerard McDonnell, Cuthbert Noon, David Noon, Ted Kennedy & Joanne Kennedy,

Special Intentions
Mary Bligh Easter wishes, Fiona Keaarns Sick, Holy Souls in Purgatory, Peace & Strength in Nigeria,

Database Query 10

From the linkmanager database
St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School Visited 691 Times
St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Crossgates, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It serves the Parish of St. Theresa and the Parish of Blessed John Henry Newman - Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Corpus Christi Catholic College Visited 477 Times
Corpus Christi Catholic College

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Visited 363 Times
Corpus Christi Primary School is a Catholic school serving the southern part of the Parish of Blessed John Henry Newman, Leeds.

Database Query 9

From the linkmanager database
Leeds Diocesan Youth Service Visited 205 Times
Services, retreats, events, and inspiration for young Catholics in the Diocese of Leeds.

Fr Paul Newton Visited 190 Times
Can my life be a precious gift? Where do I find real love? Will the truth set me free? Explore a treasury of articles, podcasts, videos and links.

Youth Cafe Visited 194 Times
Questions, answers, real life stories, and loads more...

5 steps to 'Faith Fitness' Visited 81 Times
Forget crash diets and unrealistic targets- this is a 'fitness plan' for ALL, no matter where you're at with your faith. Go on, see how you can get more out of your relationship with God.

Girlguiding Visited 21 Times
Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. Thanks to the dedication and support of 100,000 amazing volunteers, we are active in every part of the UK, giving girls and young women a space where they can be themselves, have fun, build brilliant friendships, gain valuable life skills and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. We build girls� confidence and raise their aspirations. We give them the chance to discover their full potential and encourage them to be a powerful force for good.

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