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You are very welcome!

Thank you for taking the time to visit our parish website. We are a very active Catholic community, seeking to share the gospel values as revealed to us by our saviour Jesus Christ. If you find yourself in the area, please do call in and celebrate Holy Mass with us. Our parish priest, Canon John Griffiths is very keen to meet with visitors to the parish.

You are very welcome!

Thank you for taking the time to visit our parish website. We are a very active Catholic community, seeking to share the gospel values as revealed to us by our saviour Jesus Christ. If you find yourself in the area, please do call in and celebrate Holy Mass with us. Our parish priest, Canon Gerard Kearney is very keen to meet with visitors to the parish.

Our latest parish weekly news, notices and events below

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St Roberts Primary

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
St Roberts RC Primary School - Reception 2027 Open Day If your child will be 4 years old by 31st August 2027, we warmly invite you to attend our Open Day on 12th Nov. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002615184927?aff=oddtdtcreator

St Aelred's Christmas Fair

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
Will take place on Sunday 29th November following 9am Mass. Please consider donating any bottles and raffle prizes to be left at the back of Church. Please sign up on the notice board at the back of Church if you are kindly able to help on a stall. Raffle tickets will be on sale soon, many thanks!

Christmas Nativity at St Aelred's

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
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 Church cleaning

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
St Aelred’s Church cleaning - On Tuesdays following 10am Mass (with the exception of SVP Coffee morning) all welcome.

Wishing to become Catholic?

By Webmaster • October 18, 2026
For anyone who is thinking about being received into full communion with the Catholic Church; this maybe yourself or one of your friends. Please contact Deacon David for information about the “Journey in Faith” course that will begin in the Autumn with a hope that participants can be received into the church next Easter.

Fr. Kearney's Prayer requests:  Please remember those who are sick in your daily prayers:. If you would like to add someone to the list, please email the parish office   through this link    or email the parish direct  (on the newsletter) - Also, please pray for our recently bereaved -   List Here

Parish Day of Prayer for Advent

By Webmaster • October 26, 2026
Tuesday 8th December 2026 from 8am to 8pm, in the Lady Chapel, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at St Aelred’s.  A sign up sheet will be available soon to cover half hour slots of prayer.

Holy Souls

By Webmaster • October 26, 2026
Mass on the feast of Holy Souls will be celebrated on Monday 2nd November at 9.15am at St Aelred’s.

November Dead list

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
November Dead List Envelopes – Are available at the back of church. Please return them to church as soon as possible. Thank you.

St Aelred’s Church cleaning

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
St Aelred’s Church cleaning - On Tuesdays following 10am Mass (with the exception of SVP Coffee morning) all welcome.

You are very welcome!

Welcome to St Aelred’s Catholic Church

Welcome from everyone at the parish of St Aelred. Here on our website you can find out more about our church and our parish community. We hope that you can find everything that you need in these pages but if not please do contact us.


Children and families are warmly invited to a special liturgy for children at morning Mass on Sunday’s, during term time. Children from 4 – 8 years may attend the sessions in the parish hall during the first half of mass. Younger children may also join when accompanied by a parent.

Visitors are always most welcome to celebrate mass with us.

Our latest parish weekly news, notices and events

Keep informed about parish activities on a week by week basis. Our important activities can be seen featured below, and found on our Parish Newsletter - available online here, or in print at the back of the church.

Fr. Kearney's Prayer requests:  Please remember those who are sick in your daily prayers:  

If you would like to add someone to the list, please email the parish office   through this link  or email the parish direct (on the newsletter) - Also, please pray for our recently deceased -  List Here

St Roberts Primary

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
St Roberts RC Primary School - Reception 2027 Open Day If your child will be 4 years old by 31st August 2027, we warmly invite you to attend our Open Day on 12th Nov. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002615184927?aff=oddtdtcreator

St Aelred's Christmas Fair

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
Will take place on Sunday 29th November following 9am Mass. Please consider donating any bottles and raffle prizes to be left at the back of Church. Please sign up on the notice board at the back of Church if you are kindly able to help on a stall. Raffle tickets will be on sale soon, many thanks!

Christmas Nativity at St Aelred's

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
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 Church cleaning

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
St Aelred’s Church cleaning - On Tuesdays following 10am Mass (with the exception of SVP Coffee morning) all welcome.

Wishing to become Catholic?

By Webmaster • October 18, 2026
For anyone who is thinking about being received into full communion with the Catholic Church; this maybe yourself or one of your friends. Please contact Deacon David for information about the “Journey in Faith” course that will begin in the Autumn with a hope that participants can be received into the church next Easter.

Auction - St Mary's Sunday 13th September

By webmaster • September 9, 2026
As part of the auction on Sunday 13th at St Mary's, we have a lot which could be purchased individually or by the parishioners in a group to keep for the Church. Pictures of the Não by Lladro nativity scene are attached to this email. At the auction there will be a reserve of £400 as each porcelain figurine purchased as new can cost between £150 and £350. Similar 8 piece sets are retailling for around £1160. Many of you have seen the Nativity scene on display at Mass today. Should you wish to pledge towards buying the Nativity scene for the Parish. Please can you email Fr Gerard the amount you wish to pledge by Saturday 12th September. This allows us to know any starting bid. All money raised for the Nativity Scene will go directly to the building fund.

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Refreshment Helpers After 9am Mass

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
Are you able to help once every 2 months with serving teas and coffees after 9am Sunday Mass at St Aelred’s? Please contact Fr Gerard or Deacon David if you would like to join this friendly team.

Religious Christmas Cards

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
Orders are being taken at the Piety shops in both churches.  If you would like to buy your cards from church, please pop in to place your order.

Mass Intentions

By Webmaster • October 18, 2026
Mass intentions Please note that when you hand in a Mass intention all dates are allocated 2 weeks in advance. Please be aware that due to the high volume of Mass requests we have received this year, the timeframe from the request to the Mass being celebrated is approximately 10 weeks. If you want a specific date you will need to hand in well in advance to avoid disappointment, if the date you request has already been taken you will be given the next available date nearest to your request. Please ensure that you put your donation inside the envelope (minimum donation £10), and the details on the outside (in block capitals ) , who the mass is for, and the date and church you would like. Thank you.

Events

St Aelred's Christmas Fair

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
Will take place on Sunday 29th November following 9am Mass. Please consider donating any bottles and raffle prizes to be left at the back of Church. Please sign up on the notice board at the back of Church if you are kindly able to help on a stall. Raffle tickets will be on sale soon, many thanks!

St Aelred’s Fish and Chip Lunch

By Webmaster • October 18, 2026
St Aelred’s Fish and Chip Lunch Monday 26th October 2026 St Aelred’s Hall, All are welcome to come and enjoy fish and chips, mushy peas, tea/coffee, bread & butter and sweets for afters. Come and have some good company and chat. Hall opens 12noon, luncheon served 12.30pm. £8.00 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.

Confirmation

By Webmaster • October 18, 2026
Confirmation Catechesis for the Sacrament of Confirmation - Session 1 Sunday 18th October 11.30am to 2pm with a half an hour break for packed lunched session 2 Sunday 8th November same timings. Both sessions to be held in the classroom at St Mary’s. It is essential to attend both sessions before receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. Please email Fr Gerard before Wednesday 14th October to apply for Confirmation this year. The Sacrament will be celebrated at St Aelred’s on Saturday 21st November at 5.30pm

Dates for your Diary

By Webmaster • September 20, 2026
Dates for your diary: Pilgrimage to Walsingham: Saturday 26th September. St Aelred’s Church Cleaners meeting - At St Aelred’s on Saturday 26th September at 10am (for half an hour) CAFOD Harvest Family Fast Day: Will be on Friday 2nd October. Collection Sunday 4th October 2026 Week of Guided Prayer – 11th -16th October 2026: If you would like to take part, then please return your completed form to Fr Gerard by Sunday 15th September. November Mass for the deceased: 7pm - Tuesday 10th November STA Confirmation Catechesis for the Sacrament of Confirmation - session 1 Sunday 18th October 11.30am to 2pm with a half an hour break for packed lunched session 2 Sunday 8th November same timings. Both sessions to be held in the classroom at St Mary’s. It is essential to attend both sessions before receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. Please email Fr Gerard before Wednesday 14th October to apply for Confirmation this year. The Sacrament will be celebrated at St Aelred’s on Saturday 21st November at 5.30pm First Reconciliation: will be held on Saturday 14th March 2027 at 4.30pm at St Aelred’s. Wednesday 17th March 2027 at 6pm at St Mary’s. A meeting for parents from St Mary’s on Sunday 29th November 2026 following the School Family Mass. A meeting for parents from St Aelred’s on Saturday 28th November 2026 at 4.30pm in church. First Communions: will be held at St Mary’s on 22nd May 2027 at 11am and St Aelred’s on Sunday 23rd May 2027 at 9am. A meeting for parents from St Mary’s on Sunday 29th November 2026 following the School Family Mass. A meeting for parents from St Aelred’s on Saturday 28th November 2026 at 4.30pm in church. Christmas Fair St Aelred’s: 29th November 2026. Christmas Lunch for both parishes will be held at St Aelred’s on 9th December 2026. Advent Reconciliation Service. Thursday 10th December 7pm STA.

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Parish Day of Prayer for Advent

By Webmaster • October 26, 2026
Tuesday 8th December 2026 from 8am to 8pm, in the Lady Chapel, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at St Aelred’s.  A sign up sheet will be available soon to cover half hour slots of prayer.

Advent Retreat Day at St Robert's Primary School

By Webmaster • October 26, 2026
Tuesday 15th December - St Aelred's parishioners have been providing Advent and Lent Retreat Days for the children for ten years now. It is a highly enjoyable and life giving event for all involved. If you could help with this year's Advent offering or would just like to hear more about what is involved, please speak to Dominika Praga.

St. Aelred's SVP Conference

By Webmaster • October 26, 2026
Annual Appeal 2026 7/8 November to 5/6 December. This is the annual appeal on behalf of St. Aelred’s SVP Conference. Please give what you can, and if possible, please Gift Aid your donation. Bacs donations to 60-60-04 / St Vincent de Paul / Acc. No. 46076255. If you do a Bacs please consider filling in a gift aid slip as well. More information on 7/8 Nov, there will also be a cake stall in the hall after Mass, all welcome.

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