St Aelred’s Carol Service will take place on Sunday 7 th December at 4pm . It will be a traditional Carol Service with readings and Carols. A retiring collection will be taken for the SVP and refreshments will be served in the parish hall afterwards.

 Dates for your diary: STA Christmas Fair: 30th November STA Carol Service: 7th December 4pm STA/STM poinsettia Sunday’s 14 th and 21 st December. Open House at Fr Gerard’s Saturday 3rd January 2026. 2-5pm all welcome for Mulled wine and mince pies. Confirmations 25 th February 2026 - 7pm at St Aelred’s. STA First Confessions 4.30pm 14th March 2026 STM First Confessions 6pm 18th March 6pm STM First Holy Communion 16th May 11am STA First Holy Communion 17th May 9.00am Details of classes coming soon! Parish Hall Bookings: St Mary’s OR St Aelred’s see the parish websites. Or email: office.staelred@dioceseofleeds.org.uk hall.stmary.knaresborough@dioceseofleeds.org.uk Please join us for refreshments after Mass in the church hall – all most welcome.

The Sacrament of Confirmation: will be celebrated, by Bishop Marcus, on Wednesday 25 th February 2026, 7pm, at St Aelred’s. All Year 6 students and above are invited to apply for the sacrament. Please see Fr Gerard, Deacon David or Deacon Philip for an application form.

How are we Living Simply, in Solidarity with People in Poverty, and Sustainably with Creation? We asked for your thoughts from young and old throughout the parish community. More Here

Advent Lectio Divina St Aelred and St Mary’s 2025 Tuesdays at 11.45am in St Aelred’s hall 25 th Nov, 2 nd Dec, 9 th Dec, 16 th Dec. You do not have to attend every week, all sessions are ‘stand-alone’. More Here

St Aelred’s annual Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday 30th November following 9am Mass. We need donations of bottles, chocolate and cakes on the day. The annual raffle tickets are on sale this weekend.

Preparing for Christmas with prayer. Four sessions reflecting and praying over the Sunday Readings during Advent. Tuesdays 25/11, 2/12, 9/12, 16/12 in St Aelred’s hall after Mass at 10.45-11.45am. All very welcome.

Christmas Nativity at St Aelred’s – Would your child like to take part in this year’s nativity at St Aelred’s? All ages welcome and talking and non-talking parts available! The nativity will be carried out during the 9am Mass on Christmas day. Please contact Krista in person or via the office email if you would like your child to participate and the part they would like. office.staelred@dioceseofleeds.org.uk Thank you

St Aelred’s Parish Finance and property Advisory Group will meet on Tuesday 25th November at 7.30pm in the presbytery.

The Sacrament of Confirmation: will be celebrated, by Bishop Marcus, on Wednesday 25 th February 2026, 7pm, at St Aelred’s. All Year 6 students and above are invited to apply for the sacrament. Please see Fr Gerard, Deacon David or Deacon Philip for an application form.

Fishy Luncheon - Thursday 4th December 2025 St Aelred’s Hall. All are welcome to come and join us for fish & chips, mushy peas, coffee/tea, bread & butter and sweets for afters, as well as some good chat. Hall opens 12 noon, luncheon served 12.30pm. £7.00, monies to be paid to Tony or Margaret. Please put your names on the list at the back of St Aelred’s church or phone Tony on 07912790773.

St Aelred’s Carol Service will take place on Sunday 7 th December at 4pm . It will be a traditional Carol Service with readings and Carols. A retiring collection will be taken for the SVP and refreshments will be served in the parish hall afterwards.