St Bernadette's RC Church, Nunthorpe

05/09/2026

This weekend’s newsletter:
Please note that Wednesday’s Mass is at 6.30pm

Served by: Canon John Lumley ​Tel: 07356 263474
email: [email protected] Facebook: StBernadetteNunthorpe
Middlesbrough Diocese Safeguarding: (01642) 850505 Parish Safeguarding reps: [email protected]
Parish SVP phone number: 07716104874 ​​ Registered Charity 233748 ​ 6th September 2026
Times of Liturgy ​​ Mass Intention ​ ​​​​Feast
Saturday Vigil ​Mass​5.00pm ​Joyce Wordsworth RD
Sunday (6th) ​​Mass ​ 8.30am People of the Parish 23rd Sunday OT
​Mass ​10.30am ​Bella Gollogly RIP​
Tuesday ​Mass ​9.30am Bob Orchard RD Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday ​Mass ​6.30pm Holy Souls
Thursday ​Mass ​9.30am ​Patsy Griffiths (anniv)
Friday ​Mass ​12.00pm ​Holy Souls
Saturday Vigil ​Mass​5.00pm Paul Duggan RIP
Sunday (13th) ​​Mass ​8.30am ​People of the Parish Education Sunday 24th Sunday OT
​Mass ​10.30am ​David Gallagher RIP
​
WELCOME ALL
• Confessions: Saturday 4.30pm & on request.
• Centering (silent) Prayer Group: Normally at 11am on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month.
• We pray for the Sick & Housebound, and all Carers and health professionals.
• We pray for all our deceased: especially PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough; and those whose anniversaries occur at this time Nora Ibbotson, John Elsom, Ethel Sanderson, Mary Ann Lindsay, Alf Norris, Sylvia Loughran, Ethel McGee, Pat Griffiths, Ann Garry, Kathleen Marie Alston, Tim Barrett and Jim Garry.
• Mass intentions received: Glen Inman (anniv).
Children’s Liturgy Day: Little Hearts, Big Faith
For anyone involved in Children's Liturgy. Saturday 10th October 2026, 1.00pm–4.30pm at English Martyrs Parish Hall, York. Please speak with Canon John to go.
CATECHIST FORMATION PATHWAY 2
Catechist Formation Pathway 2 begins on Thursday, 24th September 2026. Designed for experienced catechists and/or those who have completed Pathway 1.
E mail Nicola at: [email protected]
Stop assisted su***de - postcards available
The vote on assisted su***de is on 11 September. If you would like to voice your opposition to assisted su***de, there is still time - just collect a postcard (in the porch), fill out your details and post it to your MP.
Wednesday this week
Please note that there is a mandatory Clergy Safeguarding Day in York this Wednesday so I have had to move our Wednesday Mass to 6.30pm.
Why not come along to mass and then stay for episode 2 of The Chosen at 7pm?!
Bring your own drinks and nibbles (though we still have some red wine and prosecco left courtesy of the parish!) All welcome (you don’t have to have come to episode 1)

Safeguarding News: There are still a few forms (3, actually!) which haven’t been returned.

Baptisms
After our 10.30am Mass this weekend we have a double baptism of two cousins: Isabella Margot (daughter of Cherise and Tom) and Penelope Amy (daughter of Olivia and Sam).
Welcome to God’s family Bella and Nellie - and congratulations to both sets of proud parents.
Children's Liturgy
returns this Sunday. We look forward to welcoming everyone back. Just a reminder of our Safeguarding procedures: Children are welcome to Children's Liturgy, without parents - this session is led by our Children’s Liturgy leaders. However, for those parents with younger children who need to be present with their children, there is our informal “Little Liturgy”, where paper and felt tipped pens are available for parents to work with their child themselves. Thank you.
First Holy Communion 2026-2027
After each Mass I will be handing out the necessary safeguarding forms to any parents who wish to enrol their child onto our First Holy Communion Programme. Your child needs to be a baptised Catholic and either living in the parish or attending St Bernadette’s school. Cut-off date for returning the forms: next weekend.
RCIA - Exploring the Catholic Faith
A final call for any more people interested in exploring the Catholic faith in a series of very informal conversations? We have 4 people who have expressed an interest to date. There is no commitment needed - if you try this out and decide it’s not for you, no harm (and certainly no pressure!). If interested, contact Canon John this week.
Confirmation practice this Friday at 5pm
Newman Association Talk
This Wednesday (16th ) at 7pm . Speaker: Jonathan Tulloch “Our home is on fire... time to act” See poster.
8.30am Mass provision
I need a brief conversation about this Mass at both Sunday morning Masses this weekend please
God bless you and yours,
Canon John

29/08/2026

This weekend's newsletter:
Please note Tuesday’s Mass is at 7pm this week.

Served by: Canon John Lumley Tel: 07356 263474
email: [email protected] Facebook: StBernadetteNunthorpe
Middlesbrough Diocese Safeguarding: (01642) 850505 Parish Safeguarding reps: [email protected]
Parish SVP phone number: 07716104874 Registered Charity 233748 30th August 2026
Times of Liturgy Mass Intention Feast
Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm People of the Parish (The Passion of St John the Baptist)
Sunday (30th) Mass 8.30am Monica Amos (anniv) 22nd Sunday OT
Mass 10.30am Amy Lumley RIP
Tuesday Mass 7.00pm Bob Orchard RD
Wednesday Mass 9.30am In Thanksgiving
Thursday Mass 9.30am Holy Souls St Gregory the Great, P Dr
Friday Mass 12.00pm Bob Orchard RD
Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm Joyce Wordsworth RD
Sunday (6th) Mass 8.30am People of the Parish 23rd Sunday OT
Mass 10.30am Bella Gollogly RIP


WELCOME ALL
Confessions: Saturday 4.30pm & on request.
Centering (silent) Prayer Group: Normally at 11am on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month.
We pray for the Sick & Housebound, and all Carers and health professionals.
We pray for all our deceased: especially PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough; and those whose anniversaries occur at this time (last week and this week): Olive Benson, Elizabeth McGreevy, Cliff Wilson, George Smith, Betty Raisbeck, Bishop John Gerard McClean, Rosemary Hogan, Albert DiMauro, Donald Smith, Mary Norris, Malcolm Melvin, Benita Melvin, Annie McClure, Bishop Augustine Harris, Richard Pierse, Kathleen Marie Alston, Sister Sheila Noonan, Monica Amos, George Maplesden, Mary Elsom, Len Maplesden, Lea Williams, David Sanderson, Jane Morrell.
Mass intentions received: Private Intention (FG). Paul Gaynon (1st anniv)
Children’s Liturgy Day: Little Hearts, Big Faith
For anyone involved in Children's Liturgy. Saturday 10th October 2026, 1.00pm–4.30pm at English Martyrs Parish Hall, York. Please speak with Canon John to go.
CATECHIST FORMATION PATHWAY 2
Catechist Formation Pathway 2 begins on Thursday, 24th September 2026. Designed for experienced catechists and/or those who have completed Pathway 1.
E mail Nicola at: [email protected]

Stop assisted su***de - postcards available
The vote on assisted su***de is on 11 September. Not Dead Yet UK have provided postcards you can send to your MP to ask them to vote NO to assisted su***de in the vote in the House of Commons on 11 September.
If you would like to voice your opposition to assisted su***de, please collect a postcard (in the porch), fill out your details, add a stamp and post it to your MP today.

I have now sent in the names of those who wish to attend the Inspiration Day for Ministers of the Word and of Holy Communion.

First Holy Communion 2026-2027
We will soon be starting our First Holy Communion Programme. From this weekend, after each Mass I will be handing out the necessary safeguarding forms to any parents who wish to enrol their child onto the programme. Your child needs to be a baptised Catholic and either living in the parish or attending St Bernadette’s school.
Please note that the cut-off date for picking up the forms is the weekend of 12/13th September. A message has also been sent out to parents through the school.
Safeguarding News
Please return your signed acknowledgement slip given out last weekend to all church volunteers (who do not have a DBS certificate) to Canon John this week. This is for anyone who does any volunteering at all in the parish.
If you do any kind of voluntary activity within the parish and didn’t receive a leaflet last weekend, please speak with Canon John asap. Thank you.
RCIA - Exploring the Catholic Faith
Do you know anybody who would like to know more about the Catholic faith? Do you know anybody who might like to become a Catholic? Would you like to become a Catholic? In September we will be starting our next series of sessions for people who are interested in looking into the Catholic faith. If you, or someone you know, would like to join us for these informal conversations – without any expectation or commitment – please drop an email to Canon John or have a word with him after Mass. Don’t worry, we won’t chase after you if you start coming and then decide it’s not for you!
Newman Association Talk
On Wednesday September 16th (7pm start). Speaker: Jonathan Tulloch “Our home is on fire... time to act”
Jonathan is a British author, naturalist, and former teacher who writes regular nature features for The Times & The Tablet. His novel The Season Ticket was adapted into the film “Purely Belter” & serialised on BBC Radio 4.
The Chosen - film & wine soirée! - this Wednesday at 7pm. Bring your own drinks and nibbles! All welcome
Please note Tuesday’s Mass is at 7pm this week.

22/08/2026

Please note Mass is on Monday not Tuesday this week

This weekend's newsletter:
Served by: Canon John Lumley Tel: 07356 263474
email: [email protected] Facebook: StBernadetteNunthorpe
Middlesbrough Diocese Safeguarding: (01642) 850505 Parish Safeguarding reps: [email protected]
Parish SVP phone number: 07716104874 Registered Charity 233748 23rd August 2026
Times of Liturgy Mass Intention Feast
Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm John Meek (b’day anniv) (Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Sunday (23rd) Mass 8.30am In Thanksgiving to Our Lady for intentions granted 21st Sunday OT
Mass 10.30am People of the Parish
Monday Mass 9.30am Bob Orchard RD St. Bartholomew Ap

Wednesday Mass 9.30am Holy Souls
Thursday Mass 9.30am Kath Aspin (anniv) St. Monica
Friday Mass 12.00pm Nancy O’Neill (anniv) St Augustine of Hippo, Bp Dr
Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm People of the Parish (The Passion of St John the Baptist)
Sunday (30th) Mass 8.30am Monica Amos (anniv) 22nd Sunday OT
Mass 10.30am Amy Lumley RIP


WELCOME ALL
Confessions: Saturday 4.30pm & on request.
Centering (silent) Prayer Group: Normally at 11am on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month.
We pray for the Sick & Housebound, and all Carers and health professionals.
We pray for all our deceased: especially Bob Orchard and Thomas Abell, who died recently; and those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Michael McGreevy, Nicola Day, Marie Soulsby, Tom McGuigan, Michael Joseph O’Malley, Thomas Laden, Jean Edgar, Pauline Eastwood, Mary Wilcox and James Kilgallon.
Mass intentions received: Paul Duggan RIP
INSPIRATIONAL STUDY DAY FOR
MINISTERS OF THE WORD & HOLY COMMUNION
SATURDAY 19 September 2026
The Diocesan Inspirational Day will be held at The Spa Conference Centre in Scarborough, beginning with registration at 9.20 am and ending after Mass - departure approximately 3.00pm. Please sign up on the sheet in the porch. This is a parish expense.
If anyone feels able to serve as a reader or special minister of the eucharist and would like to be commissioned, please speak with Canon John.
Children’s Liturgy Day: Little Hearts, Big Faith
For anyone involved in Children's Liturgy. Saturday 10th October 2026, 1.00pm–4.30pm at English Martyrs Parish Hall, York. Please speak with Canon John to go.
CATECHIST FORMATION PATHWAY 2
Catechist Formation Pathway 2 begins on Thursday, 24th September 2026. Designed for experienced catechists and/or those who have completed Pathway 1.
E mail Nicola at: [email protected]
Pastoral Letter
Today at all Masses we have a pastoral letter from Bishop Marcus Stock following the conclusion of the inter-diocesan consultation process throughout the Dioceses of Leeds, Middlesbrough & Hallam.

First Holy Communion 2026-2027
Once the school term starts, we will also begin our First Holy Communion Programme. From next weekend, after each Mass I will be handing out the necessary safeguarding forms to any parents who wish to enrol their son or daughter onto the programme. Your child needs to be a baptised Catholic and either living in the parish or attending our parish school. Please note that the cut-off date for speaking with Canon John and picking up the forms is the weekend of 12/13th September (4 weeks’ time). A message has also been sent out to parents with this information through the school.
Safeguarding News
Please return your signed acknowledgement slip given out last weekend to all church volunteers (who do not have a DBS certificate) to Canon John this week. This is for anyone who does any volunteering at all in the parish.
If you do any kind of voluntary activity within the parish and didn’t receive a leaflet last weekend, please speak with Canon John asap. Thank you.
RCIA - Exploring the Catholic Faith
Do you know anybody who would like to know more about the Catholic faith? Do you know anybody who might like to become a Catholic? Would you like to become a Catholic? In September we will be starting our next series of sessions for people who are interested in looking into the Catholic faith. If you, or someone you know, would like to join us for these informal conversations – without any expectation or commitment – please drop an email to Canon John or have a word with him after Mass. Don’t worry, we won’t chase after you if you start coming and then decide it’s not for you!
Newman Association Talk
On Wednesday September 16th (7pm start). Speaker: Jonathan Tulloch “Our home is on fire... time to act”
Jonathan is a British author, naturalist, and former teacher who writes regular nature features for The Times & The Tablet. His novel The Season Ticket was adapted into the film “Purely Belter” & serialised on BBC Radio 4.
God bless you & yours, Canon John

14/08/2026

This weekend's newsletter:
Served by: Canon John Lumley Tel: 07356 263474
email: [email protected] Facebook: StBernadetteNunthorpe
Middlesbrough Diocese Safeguarding: (01642) 850505 Parish Safeguarding reps: [email protected]
Parish SVP phone number: 07716104874 Registered Charity 233748 16th August 2026
Times of Liturgy Mass Intention Feast
Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm Henry Barber (1st anniv)
Sunday (16th) Mass 8.30am People of the Parish Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mass 10.30am Kevin Gollogly RIP
Tuesday Mass 9.30am Holy Souls
Wednesday Mass 9.30am Holy Souls
Thursday Mass 9.30am Kath Crabtree RIP St Bernard, Ab, Dr
Friday Mass 12.00pm Ray Milburn RD St Pius X, Pope
Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm John Meek (b’day anniv)
Sunday (23rd) Mass 8.30am In thanksgiving to Our Lady for intentions granted 21st Sunday OT
Mass 10.30am People of the Parish

WELCOME ALL
Confessions: Saturday 4.30pm & on request.
Centering (silent) Prayer Group: Normally at 11am on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month.
We pray for the Sick & Housebound, and all Carers and health professionals.
We pray for all our deceased: especially Bob Orchard and Thomas Abell, who died recently; and those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Peter Gallagher, Lilian Gough, Hilda McNeil, Elizabeth A Smith.
Mass intentions received: Bob Orchard RD.
INSPIRATIONAL STUDY DAY FOR
MINISTERS OF THE WORD & HOLY COMMUNION
SATURDAY 19 September 2026
The Diocesan Inspirational Day will be held at The Spa Conference Centre in Scarborough, beginning with registration at 9.20 am and ending after Mass - departure approximately 3.00pm. Please sign up on the sheet in the porch. This is a parish expense.
If anyone feels able to serve as a reader or special minister of the eucharist and would like to be commissioned, please speak with Canon John.
Children’s Liturgy Day: Little Hearts, Big Faith
A day of inspiration, formation & encouragement for anyone involved in Children's Liturgy. Saturday 10th October 2026, 1.00pm–4.30pm at English Martyrs Parish Hall, York, led by Greg Finn of The Mark 10 Mission. If you would like to go, speak with Canon John.
CATECHIST FORMATION PATHWAY 2
Catechist Formation Pathway 2 begins on Thursday, 24th September 2026. Designed for experienced catechists and/or those who have completed Pathway 1.
E mail Nicola at: [email protected]
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT GRACE, OSMOTHERLEY 2026
will take place this Sunday, 16th August. The Rosary will be prayed at 2:30pm, and Bishop Marcus will preside at the celebration of Holy Mass at3 pm.
The collection at Bob Orchard’s funeral for Macmillan Nurses raised a fantastic £540.71
SAFEGUARDING NEWS
In an effort to improve safeguarding awareness in the Catholic Church, the CSSA (Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency) has issued new guidance. As you know, anyone who has direct contact with others by way of exercising a ministry such as eucharistic minister taking Holy Communion to someone’s home, or a Children’s Liturgy leader, etc. needs to go through formal safeguarding procedures to get their “DBS” certificate. However, the CSSA has now issued guidance that anyone who volunteers in any capacity at all within the church needs to have at least some basic awareness of safeguarding procedures, even though you do not need to have a DBS.
To that end, I have printed off a leaflet which has been issued and am distributing it to all volunteers. It is in an envelope with your name on it in the porch. This covers all volunteers such as cleaners, readers, flower arrangers, those who minister Holy Communion only during Mass, etc. In other words, anyone at all who volunteers. Please take the leaflet home - read it - and then return the reply slip which is also in the envelope. You need to sign the slip simply to say that you have received and read the leaflet on safeguarding. That’s it.
If you think that you as a volunteer should have one of these leaflets and haven’t got one, please have a word with Canon John. Thank you. Safeguarding is the responsibility of all of us and this simple awareness raising exercise can only add to the confidence we have in our safeguarding procedures.
RCIA - Exploring the Catholic Faith
Do you know anybody who would like to know more about the Catholic faith? Do you know anybody who might like to become a Catholic? Would you like to become a Catholic? In September we will be starting our next series of sessions for people who are interested in looking into the Catholic faith. If you, or someone you know, would like to join us for these informal conversations – without any expectation or commitment – please drop an email to Canon John or have a word with him after Mass. Don’t worry, we won’t chase after you if you start coming and then decide it’s not for you!
God bless you & yours, Canon John

11/08/2026

Thought for the day

11/08/2026

SVP seeks membership support officer for Middlesbrough area

The St Vincent de Paul Society, which provides invaluable services in our parishes and communities, is recruiting a membership support officer to assist with its work across the Middlesbrough Central Council area.

This part-time, fixed-term role will focus on encouraging new members, supporting the growth of local SVP groups, and helping with training, development and partnership work. Based from home with flexible working, the post offers 15 hours a week until March 2027.

Applications close on August 23, with interviews scheduled for September 2.

10/08/2026

Job Opportunity with the SVP:
The Membership Support Officer (MSO) role is to support the recruitment, development and retention of adult Members, and to assist in the formation and growth of new Conferences, for the St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) within the Middlesbrough Diocese, known as the Central Council. Applicants do not have to currently be SVP members.
This is a Part Time / Temporary home-based role, fixed term until March 2027. The salary is £11,739 for 15 hours per week (To be worked flexibly). Remote working is allowed but the role involves occasional travel across the Diocese of Middlesbrough. All MSOs are supported by a national SVP Membership Services Manager and work with the guidance of their Central Council President. Application Deadline 23 August 2026
For more information go to
https://svp.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/322/Membership-Support-Officer
or email [email protected]

08/08/2026

This weekend's newsletter:
19th Sunday Ordinary Time

Served by: Canon John Lumley Tel: 07356 263474
email: [email protected] Facebook: StBernadetteNunthorpe
Parish SVP phone number: 07716104874 Registered Charity 233748 9th August 2026
Middlesbrough Diocese Safeguarding: (01642) 850505 Parish Safeguarding reps email: [email protected]
Times of Liturgy Mass Intention Feast
Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm Sean Convey RIP St Dominic, Pr
Sunday (9th) Mass 8.30am People of the Parish 19th Sunday OT
Mass 10.30am Jack Lumley RIP
Tuesday Mass 10.30am Requiem Mass for Bob Orchard St Clare, V
Wednesday Mass 9.30am Denise Co***lo
Thursday Mass 9.30am Holy Souls
Friday Mass 12.00pm Ian Price RD St Maximilian Kolbe, Pr M
Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm Henry Barber (anniv)
Sunday (16th) Mass 8.30am People of the Parish Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mass 10.30am Kevin Gollogly RIP


WELCOME ALL
- especially if you are new to the parish.
Please do make yourself known to Canon John
Confessions: Saturday 4.30pm & on request.
Centering (silent) Prayer Group: Normally at 11am on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month.
We pray for the Sick & Housebound, and all Carers and health professionals.
We pray for all our deceased: especially Bob Orchard and Thomas Abell, who died recently; and those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Peter Gallagher, Lilian Gough, Hilda McNeil, Elizabeth A Smith.
Mass intentions received: in thanksgiving; Bob Orchard RD. Derek Johnson (1st anniv).
INSPIRATIONAL STUDY DAY FOR
MINISTERS OF THE WORD & HOLY COMMUNION
SATURDAY 19 September 2026
The Diocesan Inspirational Day will be held at The Spa Conference Centre in Scarborough, beginning with registration at 9.20 am and ending after Mass - departure approximately 3.00pm. Everyone commissioned as a Minister of the Word or of Holy Communion is expected to attend at least one study day each year. Please sign up on the sheet in the porch. This is a parish expense.
If anyone feels able to serve as a reader or special ministers of the eucharist and would like to be commissioned to be able to do this, please speak with Canon John.
Children’s Liturgy Day: Little Hearts, Big Faith
A day of inspiration, formation & encouragement for anyone involved in Children's Liturgy. Saturday 10th October 2026, 1.00pm–4.30pm at English Martyrs Parish Hall, York, for an inspiring afternoon led by Greg Finn of The Mark 10 Mission. If you would like to attend, please speak with Canon John.
CATECHIST FORMATION PATHWAY 2
Catechist Formation Pathway 2 begins on Thursday, 24th September 2026. Designed for experienced catechists and/or those who have completed Pathway 1.
E mail Nicola at: [email protected]

RCIA - Exploring the Catholic Faith
Do you know anybody who would like to know more about the Catholic faith? Do you know anybody who might like to become a Catholic? Would you like to become a Catholic? In September we will be starting our next series of sessions for people who are interested in looking into the Catholic faith – whether or not they then decide that they would like to become a Catholic. If you, or someone you know, would like to join us for these informal conversations – without any expectation or commitment – please drop an email to Canon John or have a word with him after Mass. Don’t worry, we won’t chase after you if you start coming and then decide it’s not for you!
The Chosen - parish film night
More people have said they’d like to come along to these viewings, so we’ll start in September. It will probably be on a Wednesday evening. More details to follow.
May he rest in peace
The Requiem Mass of our friend Bob Orchard will be here this Tuesday 11th August at 10.30am. Please do keep Bob and his family in your prayers.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.

Job Opportunity with the SVP
The Membership Support Officer (MSO) role is to support the recruitment, development and retention of adult Members, and to assist in the formation and growth of new Conferences, for the St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) within the Middlesbrough Diocese, known as the Central Council. Applicants do not have to currently be SVP members.
This is a Part Time / Temporary home-based role, fixed term until March 2027. The salary is £11,739 for 15 hours per week (To be worked flexibly). Remote working is allowed but the role involves occasional travel across the Diocese of Middlesbrough. All MSOs are supported by a national SVP Membership Services Manager and work with the guidance of their Central Council President. Application Deadline 23 August 2026
For more information go to www.svp.org.uk and click on Work with us or email [email protected]

God bless you and yours, Canon John

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01/08/2026

This weekend's newsletter:
18th Sunday Ordinary Time
>>>>Please note that Friday’s Mass is at 11.30am>>>>

Served by: Canon John Lumley Tel: 07356 263474
email: [email protected]
Facebook: StBernadetteNunthorpe
Parish SVP phone number: 07716104874 Registered Charity 233748 26th July 2026
Middlesbrough Diocese Safeguarding: (01642) 850505 Parish Safeguarding reps email: [email protected]
Times of Liturgy Mass Intention Feast
Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm June Healey RD St Alphonsus Liguori, Bp Dr
Sunday (2nd) Mass 8.30am People of the Parish 18th Sunday OT
Mass 10.30am Tony DiMauro (anniv)
Tuesday Mass 9.30am Margaret Jean Dales St John Vianney, Pr
Wednesday Mass 9.30am Men of Piper Alpha RIP
Thursday Mass 9.30am Wilf Shield (anniv) The Transfiguration of the Lord
Friday Mass 11.30am Jim & Mary Terry RIP
Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm Sean Convey RIP St Dominic, Pr
Sunday (9th) Mass 8.30am People of the Parish 19th Sunday OT
Mass 10.30am Jack Lumley RIP


WELCOME ALL
- especially if you are new to the parish.
Please do make yourself known to Canon John
Confessions: Saturday 4.30pm & on request.
Centering (silent) Prayer Group: Normally at 11am on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month.
We pray for the Sick & Housebound, and all Carers and health professionals.
We pray for all our deceased: especially Bob Orchard and Thomas Abell, who died recently; and those whose anniversaries occur at this time: John McGreevy, V Rev Canon Bernard Lovelady, Derek Warnock, Cyril Joseph Roddam, Dr Tony Wadrop, Margaret Martin, Tommy O’Donnell, Tony Shiel, Wilfred Shield, Joseph Kelly Frances O’Shea and William Matthews.
Mass intentions received: Bob Orchard (x3), John Meek (birthday), Kath Aspin (anniv), Joyce Wordsworth RD and Nancy O’Neill (anniv).

INSPIRATIONAL STUDY DAY FOR
MINISTERS OF THE WORD & HOLY COMMUNION
SATURDAY 19 September 2026
The Diocesan Inspirational Day will be held at The Spa Conference Centre in Scarborough. The day will begin with registration at 9.20 am and will end after Mass - departure time approximately 3.00 pm. Everyone commissioned as a Minister of the Word and Holy Communion is expected to attend at least one study day each year. This will be the only such day offered in our Diocese this year and will be combined with the Commissioning of new Ministers or those who have not yet been commissioned. Please do sign up on the sheet in the porch. This is a parish expense.
If anyone feels able to serve as a reader or special ministers of the eucharist and would like to be commissioned to be able to do this, please speak with Canon John.

May they rest in peace
The Requiem Mass of our friend Bob Orchard will be here on Tuesday 11 August at 10.30am. Please do keep Bob and his family in your prayers. Please pray also for Thomas Abell, whose funeral service is this Friday at 1.00pm in Kirkleatham Crematorium.
May they rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.
Please note that Friday’s Mass is at 11.30am

The Chosen - parish film night?!!
Only a couple of expressions of interest in having a regular (weekly) “film night” showing episodes of the Chosen (with refreshments of your choice!). Probably Tuesdays or Wednesday evenings. Is anyone else interested please?
Children’s Liturgy Day: Little Hearts, Big Faith
A day of inspiration, formation & encouragement for anyone involved in Children's Liturgy? Saturday 10th October 2026, 1.00pm–4.30pm at English Martyrs Parish Hall, York, for an inspiring afternoon led by Greg Finn of The Mark 10 Mission. We will explore the purpose of Children's Liturgy, share best practice, and discover practical ways to engage children in Scripture and prayer. If you would like to attend, please speak with Canon John.
CATECHIST FORMATION PATHWAY 2
Catechist Formation Pathway 2 begins on Thursday, 24th September 2026. Designed for experienced catechists and/or those who have completed Pathway 1, this diocesan programme offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith, learn from speakers from across the Diocese, and connect with fellow catechists. Most sessions will take place online, with opportunities for prayer, discussion and practical application to parish life. E mail Nicola at:
[email protected]

FROM AROUND THE DIOCESE & BEYOND

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT GRACE, OSMOTHERLEY 2026
This year, the annual diocesan pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley, DL6 3AP, will take place on Sunday, 16th August. The Rosary will be prayed at 2:30 pm, and I will preside at the celebration of Holy Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 3 pm.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM 2026
The 2026 Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham will now take place on Saturday, 26th September. We will join pilgrims from the Diocese of Leeds. I ask that you advertise this in your Parish newsletters, notice boards and on Parish websites/social media. There will be a bus picking up from Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough at 5:00 am and York Train Station at 6:00 am before heading to Walsingham. The cost will be £40 per person. For more information or to book onto this Pilgrimage, please contact my Secretary, Callum, at the Curial Office via email or telephone.

NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC ADOREMUS CONGRESS
The 2026 National Eucharistic Congress on 10th October 2026 is an invitation to renew our Eucharistic faith and love. There are two strands to the National Eucharistic Congress. In London, a representative gathering bishops, priests, and people will take part in public events including a Procession of the Blessed Sacrament. It is also anticipated that Adoremus will be celebrated in some way in our parishes. Footage from the London event will be made available to enable remote participation.

MARCH FOR LIFE 2026
Join March for Life UK on the first Saturday of September (5th) in London. The right to life underpins every other right we have and without it every other right is rendered meaningless. Abortion denies the most vulnerable in our society of their most basic right which is why this year's theme is “Abortion Hurts the Family.”
Unite with thousands of others at this family-friendly event where we recognise the value of life from conception and stand up for all those who have been impacted by abortion. Find out more at: https://www.marchforlife.co.uk/ or
email: [email protected]


ASSISTED SU***DE BILL
The MP for Rochester and Strood, Lauren Edwards, has announced that she intends to use her number two slot in the Private Members’ Bill ballot to bring back Kim Leadbeater’s assisted su***de Bill. It is important that all those who are opposed to the introduction of this legislation contact their local MP and ask that the Bill not be revived. As well as opposing the reintroduction of this Bill, it is important too to advocate support for the greater provision of palliative care. More information can be found at https://livinganddyingwell.org.uk/ and https://righttolife.org.uk/
PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER
POPE LEO XIV FOR AUGUST 2026
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.
Cathedral Ruby Jubilee Celebration Events
As part of our Ruby Jubilee year, we're continuing to celebrate 40 years of St Mary's Cathedral with five special anniversary events:
• Saturday 10 October: VOX Choir North East: 40 Years - A Celebration in Music
• Thursday 15 October: Harry Christophers' The Sixteen - The Choral Pilgrimage 2026
• Saturday 17 October: Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra - 'First and Last'
• Friday 6 November: Gary Stewart Presents Graceland – A 40th Anniversary Celebration
• Saturday 12 December: Ruby Jubilee Christmas at the Cathedral with Cantabile
For full details and tickets, visit
middlesbroughrccathedral.org/whats-on or call 01642 597750.
And finally - a big thank you to the anonymous parishioner who gave me the “pearl of great price” I’d lost - as well as the flowers!
God bless you and yours, Canon John

Right To Life UK is a pro-life charity supported by 250,000 grassroots supporters – the UK’s largest pro-life grassroots network, focused on abortion, assisted su***de & euthanasia.