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Sun 25-10-2026 at 10:30 ~ Jack Johnson

Sun 25-10-2026 at 12:00 ~ Baptism

Mon 26-10-2026 All Day ~ Details Pending

Tue 27-10-2026 at 09:30 ~ Details Pending

Wed 28-10-2026 All Day ~ Details Pending

Thu 29-10-2026 at 10:00 ~ Details Pending

Fri 30-10-2026 at 09:30 ~ Details Pending

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Sun 25-10-2026 at 08:15 ~ Maureen Madden

Sun 25-10-2026 at 10:15 ~ Przemyslaw Chabior

Sun 25-10-2026 at 18:00 ~ Deceased members of Mlambos & Gozho Families

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Wed 28-10-2026 at 09:30 ~ Details Pending

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Fri 30-10-2026 at 09:30 ~ Details Pending

Sat 31-10-2026 at 11:00 ~ Adoration – Legion of Mary to lead the Rosary

Sat 31-10-2026 at 12:15 ~ Details Pending

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Sun 25-10-2026 at 09:00 ~ People of the Parish

Mon 26-10-2026 All Day ~ Details Pending

Tue 27-10-2026 All Day ~ Details Pending

Wed 28-10-2026 at 06:30 ~ Legion of Mary to lead the Rosary

Wed 28-10-2026 at 09:30 ~ Details Pending

Thu 29-10-2026 All Day ~ Details Pending

Fri 30-10-2026 at 09:00 ~ Legion of Mary to lead the Rosary

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.

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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

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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

LEEDS CATHEDRAL GUIDED TOURS AUTUMN PROGRAMME: A Free Guided Tour will take place on the following Saturdays during the autumn: 31 October (starting at 2.00pm) and on 21 November and 12 December 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.

DAY OF PRAYER: St Peter In Chains, Doncaster is hosting a 'Day of Prayer', Saturday 24th October, promoting the Shrine of Our Lady of Doncaster, 10.00am-3pm. Adoration/Benediction, confessions, Holy Mass, reflections and rosary led by the Irish singer Dana. Please ask Our Lady of Doncaster and the four beatified martyrs of the Diocese of Hallam (Blessed Nicolas Garlik, Robert Ludlum, John Anne, William Richardson) to intercede for us. Please book in advance and for further information
hailfullofgrace2026@gmail.com

RCIA PROCESS FORMATION: Join the Vicarate for Education on Saturday 7th November at Hinsley Hall (10am - 4pm) to explore how to accompany and support those discerning the Catholic faith through the RCIA process. Ideal for parish volunteers, catechists, and anyone interested in faith formation. Come and discover practical insights, shared experiences, and ways to help guide others closer to Christ. To reserve your free place by October 23rd, visit www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/education/cpd-2025/ or email
formation@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Saying Goodbye, (part of Mariposa International (SG)) are coming to Leeds next month with a very special Baby loss remembrance and support service (part of an international chain of events). This is on the 25th October at 5.30pm in Leeds Cathedral

JOIN YOUTH 2000 FOR A HOLY HOUR OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Friday 27th November, 7.15pm, St Mary's Church, LS18 4AG. Holy Mass, 6.30pm. This will be a peaceful, guided time of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, with opportunity to be still and listen to the Lord. Confessions available. Young adults (ages 18- 35) are invited! Whether you regularly spend time in Adoration or this will be your first time, we'd love to see you

Bradford Catholic Players present West Side Story, one of the most powerful and enduring works in musical theatre! Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st November at Yeadon Town Hall Theatre. Tickets available at ticketsource.co.uk/bradfordcatholicplayers email bcptickets@live.co.uk or 07305 632513.

DAY OF PRAYER: St Peter In Chains, Doncaster is hosting a 'Day of Prayer', Saturday 24th October, promoting the Shrine of Our Lady of Doncaster, 10.00am-3pm. Adoration/Benediction, confessions, Holy Mass, reflections and rosary led by the Irish singer Dana. Please ask Our Lady of Doncaster and the four beatified martyrs of the Diocese of Hallam (Blessed Nicolas Garlik, Robert Ludlum, John Anne, William Richardson) to intercede for us. Please book in advance and for further information
hailfullofgrace2026@gmail.com

RCIA PROCESS FORMATION: Join the Vicarate for Education on Saturday 7th November at Hinsley Hall (10am - 4pm) to explore how to accompany and support those discerning the Catholic faith through the RCIA process. Ideal for parish volunteers, catechists, and anyone interested in faith formation. Come and discover practical insights, shared experiences, and ways to help guide others closer to Christ. To reserve your free place by October 23rd, visit www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/education/cpd-2025/ or email
formation@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

HANDMAIDS WOMEN'S GROUP: Join the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal for Adoration, Music, Rosary, opportunity for Sacrament of Reconciliation and refreshments. 6th November and 4th December 7-8.30pm Corpus Christi Church, Neville Road, Leeds.

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS' - PRE-ADVENT RETREAT WEEKEND: 27th-29th November at The Briery, Ilkley. For more information and to book email admin@briery.org.uk or call 01943 607287. See poster in church.

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November Month of The Holy Souls:

November Dead List envelopes are in the churches for your use. The Intentions will be in a memorial folder in the churches from 1st November.

Annual visit to Killingbeck cemetery. This will include the
whole Diocese and will take place on Sunday 8th November
at 2.30pm in Killingbeck Chapel. All are welcome.

Annual Memorial Mass for those who have died in the parish since 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026 will be at the 3 main Mass on the Sunday 15th November. St Gregory's 9am, St Theresa's 10.15am & Corpus Christi 10.30am.

Crafts Experience Day - 31st October 12noon to 3pm at St James Church Manston - All welcome to come along. See poster in church for more details.

Living Faith Booklets - are delayed for about 2 weeks.

World Mission - Instead of using your envelope in your box, please pick up an envelope from the porch for this cause so they can claim the tax back on your donation.
Today, parishes worldwide celebrate World Mission Sunday. By supporting Missio - the Pope's charity for world mission - we stand united as God's global family, in prayer, solidarity and action. The Holy Father has chosen the theme "One in Christ, united in mission' to celebrate 100 years if World Mission Sunday and encourages us to unite with missionaries as they strive to reach out with God's love to communities in need. Please pray for the work of mission and give what you can to this vital collection. To donate, use the Missio envelopes, call 020 7821 9755 (office hours) or visit missio.org.uk to give a gift, set up a Direct Debit and Gift Aid your donation if possible.

Fr Benjamin Hilton sends an invitation to all clergy and parishioners to his Induction as Parish Priest to St Maximilian Kolbe Parish. The induction will take place at St Anthony's church Old Lane, Leeds LS11 on Tuesday 10th November at 6.30pm by Bishop Marcus.

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

RCIA (Journey in Faith) Course is due to start in October. If you or you know of anyone who would like to know more about the Catholic faith, please contact the parish office as soon as possible. The course will run until Easter when if ready the candidates will be received in the faith at the Easter vigil.

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.

Parish Financial report as at 31st March 2026 available in the church porch. Please pick up 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.

Would you like to share your faith? - Children's liturgy Can you help. Not necessary lead the liturgy but just help the catechist. To find out more (no commitment required) please contact Gerry on 07981 859667.

Preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation starts in November. If you have a child in year 6 and above who requires Confirmation and has not received a letter please contact the office.

Newman Weekly Draw 6/20 GOOD LUCK
£25 199 Josie McHugh
£15 103 Michael England
£10 019 Bernadine Davis
Thank you for your Support

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.

Christmas Card etc. on sale from this weekend. Get them early and spread the cost.

Leeds Irish Centre, York Road LS9 9NT , is holding a free , family friendly cultural entertainment afternoon on Sunday October 25th. The event runs from 1.30 to 4.30. On the programme is traditional music , singing , storytelling , sport and games. All are welcome.

Church Cleaning Times

St. Theresa's Church Cleaners
Team A Thursday 22nd October 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

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Please pray for the repose of:
Bernadette Farrell, Eddie Cronin, Jack Durkin, Przemyslaw Chabior, Philip Makin, Bernadette Scott, Eileen Durkin, has died recently and Bridget Shea, Florence Hennigan-O'Donnell, Mary & Tommy Cohen, Deceased members of the Harrington Family, whose anniversaries occur at this time.

Please Pray for All Who Are Sick, including:
Baby Eden, Baby Rudeen, Ian Booth, Mary Bligh, Maureen Bligh, 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, Debbie (Liverpool), Phyllis Dempsey, Patrick Devlin, Marie Edwards. Mary Ferguson, William (Bill) France, Peter Freeman, Mary Gill, Laura Griffin, Jason Grudzien, Susan Haigh, Cecily Hanlon, Fr Phillip Hall, Theresa Halpin, Anna Hargreaves, Mary Henry, Shirley Heselton, Barbara Howland, Lily Howley, Wendy Hughes, Freddie Humphries (4yrs), Julie, Jane, Ben Keat, Mike Keating, Eric Kirton, Paul Levey, Maureen Ludden (Hull), Bridget Mallon, Garvis McCarron, Megan McDonnell, Trevor McDonnell, Maureen McGreevy (Ireland) , Jean McGuire, Emma Mather, Kathy Miley, Vera Moyles, 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:
Eileen Durkin, Bernadette Farrell, Eddie Cronin, Jack Durkin, Przemyslaw Chabior

For Anniversaries:
Joe Driscoll, John Riches, John Dpwling, Diane Norris, Anthony Cohen, Ilidio Jose Mendes, Adelina Vaz Mendes& Gilberto Cabral, Brian Knaggs, Deceased members of Mlambos & Gozho Families

Special Intentions
Maureen Bligh Sick, Dawn Taylor x 2 Masses sick, Debbie (Liverpool) sick, Special Intention sick person), Mary Lupton Birthday wishes

Database Query 10

From the linkmanager database
St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School Visited 747 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 512 Times
Corpus Christi Catholic College

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Visited 413 Times
Corpus Christi Primary School is a Catholic school serving the southern part of the Parish of Blessed John Henry Newman, Leeds.

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From the linkmanager database
Leeds Diocesan Youth Service Visited 257 Times
Services, retreats, events, and inspiration for young Catholics in the Diocese of Leeds.

Fr Paul Newton Visited 216 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 222 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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