World Day of Prayer: Friday 7th March

Webmaster • February 28, 2026

World Day of Prayer: A women led, global ecumenical movement – annually first Friday in March Friday 6th March at 2pm at St Mary’s RC Church, Bond End, Knaresborough. Our sisters in Nigeria invite us to join them for the World Day of Prayer. The service they have prepared reflects the theme, “I will give your rest”. 120 participating countries will be celebrating this service on the same day. It begins in Samoa and moves across the world in a continuous wave of prayer, finishing 38 hours later in American Samoa. It truly is a worldwide day of prayer. The World Day of Prayer is an international women-led ecumenical movement that shares the hopes, concerns and prayers of women from around the globe. Each year women from a different country craft a service, sharing their unique spiritual journey and culture. For 2026 the women of Nigeria have created a service that speaks to our need for peace and solace, drawing on their faith and experiences in a world filled with struggles and anxieties. This is the first time for more than 10 years that St Mary’s have held the service - next year it will be held at St John’s CofE. Please support us. Refreshments will be served in the Hall following. ALL ARE WELCOME. More info on the movement can be found at wwdp.org.uk

CAFOD, Venezuela Earthquake Appeal

By Webmaster • July 6, 2026
Cafod is working with trusted partners in Venezuela to provide emergency water, food and shelter, If you want to donate go to cafod.org.uk

Comboni Missionaries

By Webmaster • July 6, 2026
Next Sunday we welcome members of the Comboni Missionaries appealing at our Masses. There will be a retiring collection to support their work.

St Aelred’s Fishy Luncheon

By Webmaster • July 5, 2026
Fishy Lunch: St Aelred’s Hall, Monday 20th July 2026.  All are welcome to come and enjoy fish & chips, mushy peas, bread & butter, coffee/tea and sweets as well as some good chat. Hall opens 12 noon, luncheon served 1230 £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.

St Aelred’s Summer Fair

By Webmaster • July 5, 2026
St Aelred’s Summer Fayre – A very big thank you to all who worked on and supported St Aelred’s summer fayre last weekend, a total of £1514.05 was raised! There are some raffle prizes to be collected from the back of church.

The Fisher Singers

By Webmaster • July 5, 2026
Fisher Singers Summer Concert: will be held at the Cairn Hoterl on Monday 6th July at 7.20pm . All most welcome. Tickets £10 on the door or by telephoning 07958665410 or 07411258713.

A Tin a Week

By Webmaster • July 5, 2026
Food Bank: A TIN A WEEK: 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.

Deanery Day of Renewal

By Webmaster • July 5, 2026
Deanery day of renewal. Saturday 11th July 11.30 am to 3.45 pm in St Aelred’s church hall.  Speaker is Tshada Roserie. The title of her talk is “A God for all seasons.”

CAFOD, Debt Campaign Petitions

By Webmaster • July 5, 2026
Thank you to everyone who signed the Cafod Debt Campaign petitions last weekend, they will be sent to the government along with those from other parishes as the UK takes over the G20 presidency. If you didn't sign, you can do so online at cafod.org.uk/campaign .

Volunteers Needed for the Welcome Rota, Saturday Evening Mass

By Webmaster • July 5, 2026
We are looking for a few more volunteers to join the Welcome Rota at Saturday evening Mass at St Aelred's. It's a simple role, welcoming parishioners and visitors, and involves serving approximately once a month. For more information, please speak to Mary Clewes, Deacon David or Canon Gerard.

Memorial Mass for Linda Conroy

By Webmaster • July 5, 2026
A Mass of thanksgiving and celebration for the life of Linda Conroy will take place at St Aelred's on Tues 7th July at 10am . Brownies and American ice cream in the hall afterwards. All who knew and loved Linda are warmly invited.