St Aelrred's PPC Meeting

Organ Recital: Stuart McSweeney, renowned organist, will offer an evening of music and light entertainment on Saturday 26th July , 7.00pm at St Aelred’s church. Pimm’s and soft drinks will be served during the interval. Funds raised will got to the SVP.  Suggested donation £10.

Joint Parish outing August 14th To celebrate the life and work of Pope Francis and the 10th Anniversary of the publication of his seminal work 'Laudato Si', we will be taking a day trip to the Laudato Si centre at Wardley Hall, Salford. https://laudatosicentre.org.uk/ Coach pickup and drop-off from St Aelred's and St Mary's carparks.  Full programme for adults and children at Laudato Si, stop at Banny's https://bannysbritishkitchen.co.uk/ on the way home for tea. Suggested donation £10. Sign up at the back of church, and further details will follow. All most welcome.

Come and enjoy fish, chips and mushy peas on Tuesday 29th July in the hall. Doors open at 12 and fish and chips served at 12:30pm. Cost £6 including tea/coffee and something sweet. Monies to Margaret & Tony. Please add your name to the list at the back of St Aelred’s church if you wish to attend. Any questions please ring Tony on 07912790773

The Fisher Singers have a Summer Celebration concert on Monday 7th of July at 7.30pm at the Cairn Hotel. Tickets are £10, under 18s £8. Please phone 07411 258713/07958665410r tickets can be purchased on the door. Proceeds to go to Harrogate Homeless project.

Our SVPs collect food for the hungry, can you spare a tin a week for this also some toiletries? These can be left in the boxes at the back of our churches. The Lord tells us to feed the hungry, so thank you all for your donations which are sincerely appreciated.

Saturday 12th July from 11.30 am to 3.45 pm in St. Aelred’s church hall, Woodlands Drive Harrogate HG27BE Speaker is Rev. Olivia Lambert. The title of her talk is ,"The Lord is my shepherd. Exploring the depths of the 23rd Psalm."

St Aelred’s church flower team would gratefully accept flowers from your garden or bought flowers to be used to decorate the church. Please leave donations at the back of church in the bucket marked Flowers.

Friendship Groups: St Aelred’s Friendship Group meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 1.30pm – 3.30pm all most welcome. St Mary’s Friendship Group meet Monday afternoons from 1.30pm to 3pm with refreshments and good cake! All most welcome.

Taking place at Ampleforth College from Friday 22nd - Monday 25th August, the Youth 2000 Summer Festival provides young adults (aged 16-35) from across the UK the opportunity to come together and explore faith, build relationships and find hope. This four day festival includes great speakers, social time, break-out sessions, Daily Mass, 24/7 Adoration and much more! Register at: youth2000.org/events/summerfestival2025 .