St Anthony of Padua, Clayton, Bradford

07/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that we are having our very own "Race Day", a race day NOT to be missed !!

The event will start at 2pm on the 14th June and consists of 7 races in total, there will be food and drinks on the day, the event is a BYOB event but there will be tea and coffee available.

Bring your nearest and dearest and have a laugh, it's a day to remember

Tickets are still on sale and can be purchased after mass on Saturday/Sunday and from 2pm on the day.

The prices are as follows;

Adults £5,

Children aged 5-12 years £2.50,

Under age 5 free.

We will be delighted to see you there and have a great time.

07/06/2026

The Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord

Saturday 6th 6.30pm (Vigil)

Sunday 7th 10.00am

Week 10 Ordinary Time

Monday 8th Church Closed for Works

Tuesday 9th 9.30am

Wednesday 10th 9.30am

Thursday 11th 9.30am St Barnabas

Friday 12th 8.45am Exposition; 9.30am Mass The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (whole school with children leading)

Saturday 13th 10.00am The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Confessions Monday to Friday 8.45-9.15am, Saturday 5.45-6.15pm.

Collection for Retired Priests of the Diocese next weekend.

'An Afternoon at the Races' will take place next Sunday 14th June, 2pm a Pig Race! Tickets now on sale after weekend Masses. Adults £5, Child 5-12 years £2.50, Under age 5 free. Pigs will also be on sale at £3 each. Good luck!

The Summer Fayre takes place on Saturday 11th July from 1pm onwards. The weather looks like it will be pleasantly warm and dry, and we are planning to hold the event outdoors which will add to the enjoyment.

Bingo Friday 1pm in the hall.

Coffee Morning in the hall after Sunday Mass

The New Church Heating is nearly installed. They need another day. So please note there will be no Mass on Monday.

Leeds International Organ Festival Join us at Leeds Cathedral for this festival featuring recitals by outstanding organists from across the UK and around the world. Mondays 1.15pm up to information 13th July. (No recital 25th May). Free entry. For more

https://www.leedsiof.org/home

Traditional Latin Mass (Fr Simon - Celebrant) Feast of Corpus Christi followed by short Blessed Sacrament procession and Benediction. This Sunday, 1pm at St Patrick's, Sedgefield Terrace.

Blessed Sacrament Procession & Solemn Vespers St Mary's Church, Batley, Sunday 7th June, 3.00pm - Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord. Begins in grounds of the primary school with procession to the church for adoration and vespers. Refreshments available in school hall afterwards.

Catholic Care Garden Party Sunday 19th July 12.30pm Catholic Care Head Office. Music from Voices of Yorkshire, BBQ, games, raffles, cakes and more. Browse clothes and book sale. Free entry. All proceeds to Catholic Care's vital work in the local community.

Welcome to the Leeds International Organ Festival 2026. It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2026 Leeds International Organ Festival. As Cathedral Organist and Artistic Director of the Festival, I am honoured to continue our tradition of presenting world-class organ music in the

07/06/2026

We would like to apologise for the lack of updates regarding the weekly bulletins, and updates with Mass times etc..
This is down to technical issues and problems, we are back up and running again, hopefully this won't happen in the future.
Thank you for you patience.

10/05/2026

Easter Week 6

Saturday 9th 6.30pm (Vigil)

Sunday 10th 10.00am

Monday 11th 9.30am

Tuesday 12th 9.30am

Wednesday 13th 9.30am Our Lady of Fatima

Thursday 14th 9.30am The Ascension of the Lord (School attending - Holy Day of Obligation)

Friday 15th 8.45am Exposition; 9.30am Mass

Saturday 16th 10.00am

Confessions Monday to Friday 8.45-9.15am, Saturday 5.45-6.15pm.

Sacrament of the Sick It is a while since we celebrated the anointing of the sick. I am conferring this sacrament after Mass this weekend - Saturday evening/Sunday morning. Do feel free to receive if you have an ongoing illness of either the body or mind. We will meet together on the front few benches directly after Mass.

Mission Red Box Thank You and Appeal Next weekend we welcome Fr Emmanuel Mbeh MHM to give a Red Box Appeal. Thank you to parishioners who already give to Missio, the Pope's charity for World Mission. Your generous donations either through the Red Box or Direct Debit support the Church around the world where it is young or in need. There will not be a second collection as the appeal is for further membership to the Red Box scheme. Please keep the work of Missio and the Mill Hill Missionaries in your prayers. To find out more: www.missio.org.uk (Shirley also thanks us on behalf of Missio we raised £690.00 during 2025).

'An Afternoon at the Races' will take place Sunday 14th June, which will be a Pig Race! Tickets now on sale after weekend Masses. Adults £5, Child 5-12 years £2.50, Under age 5 free. Pigs will also be on sale at £3 each. Good luck!

Bingo Friday 1pm in the hall.

Coffee Morning in the hall after Sunday Mass.

Bishop Marcus' Prayer for Vocations 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.

Support missionaries in the Holy Land and around the world DONATE TODAY We are the Pope’s Charity for World Mission Join us to pray with Pope Leo XIV Support vocations in mission countries Latest news Support missionaries via the Red Box Subscribe to our monthly eNewsletter for inspiring news and ...

03/05/2026

Easter Week 5

Saturday 2nd 6.30pm (Vigil) Tony Kirwin RIP

Sunday 3 10.00am

Monday 4th 9.30am The English Martyrs

Tuesday 5th 9.30am

Wednesday 6th 9.30am (Years 5 & 6 attending)

Thursday 7th 9.30am St John of Beverley

Friday 8th 8.45am Exposition; 9.30am Mass

Saturday 9th 10.00am

Confessions Monday to Friday 8.45-9.15am, Saturday 5.45-6.15pm.

Sacrament of the Sick It is a while since we celebrated the anointing of the sick. I am proposing to confer this sacrament after Mass on Saturday evening 9th May, and Sunday 10th May. Do feel free to receive if you have an ongoing illness of either the body or mind. We will meet together on the front few benches directly after Mass.

Mission Red Box Thank You and Appeal On the weekend 16th/17th May we welcome Fr Emmanuel Mben MHivi to give a Red Box Appeal. Thank you to parishioners who already give to Missio, the Pope's charity for World Mission. Your generous donations either through the Red Box or Direct Debit support the Church around the world where it is young or in need. There will not be a second collection as the appeal is for further membership to the Red Box scheme. Please keep the work of Missio and the Mill Hill Missionaries in your prayers. To find out more: www.missio.org.uk (Shirley also thanks us on behalf of Missio - we raised £690.00 during 2025).

The Pentecost Lunch on 24th May has been cancelled due to it being the spring bank holiday, and many people will be away.

"An Afternoon at the Races' will take place Sunday 14th June, which will be a Pig Race! Tickets on sale, next week. Adults £5, Child 5-12 years £2.50, Under age 5 free. Pigs will also be on sale at £3 each. Good luck!

Bingo Friday 1pm in the hall.

Coffee Morning in the hall after Sunday Mass.

Bishop Marcus' Prayer for Vocations 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.

Support missionaries in the Holy Land and around the world DONATE TODAY We are the Pope’s Charity for World Mission Join us to pray with Pope Leo XIV Support vocations in mission countries Latest news Support missionaries via the Red Box Subscribe to our monthly eNewsletter for inspiring news and ...

26/04/2026

Easter Week 4

Saturday 25th 6.30pm (Vigil) Mary Carr RIP

Sunday 26th 10.00am

11.15am Baptism: Elsie Rose Thornton

Monday 27th 9.30am

Tuesday 28th 9.30am

Wednesday 29th 9.30am St Catherine of Siena (KS 1 attending)

Thursday 30th 9.30am St Pius V

Friday 1st 8.45am Exposition; 9.30am Mass St Joseph the Worker

Saturday 2nd 10.00am St Athanasius

Priests Training Fund collection this weekend.

Confessions Monday to Friday 8.45-9.15am, Saturday 5.45-6.15pm.

Sacrament of the Sick It is a while since we celebrated the anointing of the sick. I am proposing to confer this sacrament after Mass on Saturday evening 9th May, and Sunday 10th May. Do feel free to receive if you have an ongoing illness of either the body or mind. We will meet together on the front few benches directly after Mass.

The Pentecost Lunch on 24th May has been cancelled due to it being the spring bank holiday, and many people will be away.

'An Afternoon at the Races' will take place Sunday 14th June, which will be a Pig Race! Tickets on sale next week. Adults £5, Child 5-12 years £2.50, Under age 5 free. Pigs will also be on sale at £3 each. Good luck!

Red Boxes 2025 Shirley writes, we managed to raise a grand total of £690.00 through our red box and direct donations. A big thank you to our red box Missio supporters. Please keep the missionaries in your prayers.

Online Gospel Meditations The Briery Retreat Team deliver fortnightly guided meditations via Zoom, with time for reflection and sharing - Thursday 7.30pm to 8.15pm. The 'doors' open 7.15pm for chat and introductions. All welcome. Register for the link by email [email protected]

Marriage Support If you are just in a rut or for more serious issues - Retrouvaille could be the

solution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk +44 797 338 0443

Bingo Friday 1pm in the hall.

Coffee Morning in the hall after Sunday Mass.

Bishop Marcus' Prayer for Vocations 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.

19/04/2026

Easter Week 3

Saturday 18th 6.30pm (Vigil)

Sunday 19th 10.00am

Monday 20th 9.30am

Tuesday 21st 9.30am

Wednesday 22nd 9.30am (Years 3&4 attending)

Thursday 23rd 9.30am St George

Friday 24th 11.30am Funeral Service: Jennie Elizabeth Foy RIP

Saturday 25th 10.00am St Mark Sarah & William Bradley RIP

Please note there is no Mass on Friday. The funeral of Jennie Foy takes place at 11.30am.

Please pray for her happy repose and the comfort of her family and friends.

Priests Training Fund collection next weekend.

Confessions Monday to Friday 8.45-9.15am, Saturday 5.45-6.15pm

The Closure of Elmleigh Convent marks the end of the Sisters of the Cross and Passion in the diocese after over a century of service; they have taught in many of our school, played a large role in Trinity and All Saints College, and started St Gemma's Hospice. To celebrate their work and say goodbye, there will be a special Mass at The Briery, Ilkley on 23rd April, 12 noon. All parishioners and friends are invited. To book a place, call 01943 607287 or email [email protected]

Solemn Mass in Latin, Vespers and Benediction Leeds Cathedral, 12 noon, Saturday 25th April (all welcome to join chant rehearsal at 11am). Sung Mass celebrated by Bishop Marcus, in Latin with Proper chants from Graduale Parvum. All welcome. Book online www.latin-liturgy.org/meetings

Online Gospel Meditations The Briery Retreat Team deliver fortnightly guided meditations via Zoom, with time for reflection and sharing-Thursday 7.30pm to 8.15pm. The 'doors' open 7.15pm for chat and introductions. All welcome. Register for the link by email [email protected]

Marriage Support If you are just in a rut or for more serious issues - Retrouvaille could be thesolution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk

Bingo Friday 1pm in the hall.

Coffee Morning in the hall after Sunday Mass.

Bishop Marcus' Prayer for Vocations 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.

14/04/2026

Easter Week 2

Saturday 11th 6.30pm (Vigil)

Sunday 12th 10.00am

Monday 13th 9.30am

Tuesday 14th 9.30am

Wednesday 15th 9.30am

Thursday 16th 9.30am Sr Antonia RIP

Friday 17th 8.45am Exposition; 9.30am Mass Monica & Donald Tee anniv. RIP

Saturday 18th 11.00am Wedding Mass Andrew & Dawn McVeigh

Confessions Monday to Friday 8.45-9.15am, Saturday 5.45-6.15pm

Welcome to Dawn McVeigh who will be received and Confirmed as a member of the Catholic Church at this Sunday morning's Mass.

Marriage of Andrew and Dawn McVeigh We look forward to celebrating Dawn and Andrew's marriage at 11.00am on Saturday. We pray that the day will be filled with joyous memories for them, and that they will share many, many happy years together.

Sr Antonia's Funeral takes place at St Joseph's, Littiehampton on Thursday 16th April, 10.30am. Her requiem Mass will be livestreamed from there. Please remember to thank God for all the good that Sr Antonia brought about during her years of faithful service. Please also pray for her happy repose and the comfort of those close to her.

Pentecost Luncheon Party Sunday 24th May in the hall. This promises to be a very pleasant occasion for spending time amongst friends. Tickets are very reasonable and on sale from this weekend at both Masses: £5.00 adult; £2.50 child (5 to 12 years); under 5's free. Lunch will be available from 11.30am to 2.00pm. Feel free to come and go as you wish.

Bingo Friday 1pm in the hall.

Coffee Morning in the hall after Sunday Mass.

Bishop Marcus' Prayer for Vocations 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.

02/04/2026

HOLY WEEK 2026

PALM SUNDAY: Saturday 28th 6.30pm (Vigil); Sunday 29th 10.00am

Monday of Holy Week 30th 9.30am

Tuesday of Holy Week 31st 9.30am

Wednesday of Holy Week 1st 9.30am

MAUNDY THURSDAY: MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER 7.30pm

Watching to 9.00pm

GOOD FRIDAY: CELEBRATION OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 3.00pm

HOLY SATURDAY: EASTER VIGIL 7.30pm

Confessions Monday to Wednesday 8.45-9.15am.

N.B. Holy Places Collection at the Good Friday Service

OCTAVE OF EASTER 2026

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD: 10.00am

Monday within the Octave 6th 12 noon

Tuesday within the Octave 7th 9.30am

Wednesday within the Octave 8th 9.30am

Thursday within the Octave 9th 9.30am

Friday within the Octave 10th Exposition 8.45am; Mass 9.30am

Saturday within the Octave 11th 10.00am

Confessions Monday to Friday 8.45-9.15am, Saturday 5.45-6.15pm

Coffee Morning in the hall after Sunday Masses.

Bingo Friday 1pm in the hall (except Good Friday 12.45pm)

Some Dates for Your Diary

Sunday 24th May - Pentecost Lunch after Mass. Tickets available from Easter Sunday onwards:

Sunday 14th June - A Day at the Races ... Pig Racing!

Saturday 11th July - Summer Fayre

(PLEASE DO TAKE THIS BULLETIN HOME TO REFER TO FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS)

22/03/2026

Lent Week 5

Saturday 21 6.30pm (Vigil) People of the Parish

Sunday 22nd 10.00am Sr Antonia RIP

Monday 23rd 9.30am

Tuesday 24th 9.30am

Wednesday 25th 9.30am The Annunciation of the Lord

Thursday 26th 9.30am

Friday 27th 8.45am Exposition; 9.30am Mass; Stations of the Cross following Mass

Saturday 28th 10.00am

Confessions Monday to Friday 8.45-9.15am, Saturday 5.45-6.15pm

Bishop Marcus Writes... His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed me as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Hallam. This appointment is in addition to my office as Bishop of Leeds and my responsibilities as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Middlesbrough ... The Holy Father has requested... a consultation with... Diocese of Hallam about a possible reunification with the Diocese of Leeds, from part of which Hallam was created in May 1980.... I ask you kindly to keep me in your prayers.... with the assurance of my prayers and every blessing, I remain, Yours in the Lord Jesus Christ, + Marcus.

Sr Antonia (FMSL) RIP I have the sad news to announce that Sr Antonia passed away earlier this week. She was based at St Anthony's Convent several times and helped in many ways in the parish. Sister was here at the time when the Convent unfortunately had to close, but will be remembered for her practical skills and cheerful demeanour. May she rest in peace. Amen.

Catholic Care St Patrick's Day Celebration Bradford *Wednesday 25th March, St Winifride's Church Hall. Three course meal, music by The Wild Geese. Everyone welcome. Tickets £6. For tickets contact Michelle Vink 07739 975000 (call/text) or [email protected] Catholic Care Lunch Group offers a non-profit meal in St John's church hall (Cooper Lane) every Tuesday 1pm, and in St Winefride's hall every Wednesday 1pm. £4.50 for dinner, pudding, tea/coffee. There is a quiz, bingo 50p, raffle 50p - money for prizes not profit. Just turn up as you want, and pay at the door. There's no need to be a member or anything like that, and you're not obliged to go every week. Everyone welcome, Catholic and non-Catholic. Please spread the word to anyone who might enjoy it.

Join Bishop Marcus in Praying for Vocations: 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.

Bingo Friday 1pm in the hall..

Coffee Morning in the hall after Sunday Mass.