STS PETER & PAUL (APOSTLES)
(13th Week in Ordinary Time)
Sunday 29th June 2025

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BLESSED SACRAMENT PROCESSION & SOLEMN VESPERS
Sunday 6th July at 3.00pm – Please note the change of date
Starting at St Mary’s Primary School
As we continue our Jubilee ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ celebrations we will be having a Blessed Sacrament Procession starting in the grounds of St Mary’s Catholic Academy and finishing with Solemn Sung Vespers in St St Marty’s Church. This will be a very special occasion where we mark this important Jubilee year. Refreshments will then be served in the St Mary’s School Hall. May I say a big ‘thank you’ to Mr Glover for making the school and grounds available for this special celebration of our faith. Please see the poster at the back of our churches for more details.

CRIME AND POLICING BILL – DECRIMINALISING ABORTION UP TO BIRTH – following on from the two recent sad votes from the Members of Parliament, we have a letter from Bishop Marcus. This is a very important letter and one for us to think about and act upon. I urge you all to please take the time to read it. It is available both at the back of church and also on the parish website.

Abortion up to birth – how did your MP vote?
Did your MP vote for abortion up to birth? Use this web tool to find out and then send them an email to encourage them to vote the right way if the amendment / other abortion amendments return from the Lords for votes in the Commons during “ping-pong”.
Please take action now and email your local MP here – it takes just 30
seconds!

POP INTO ST PAT’S
30th June – A talk entitled ‘My Way’ by Barry Hartley about wood turning, he will also entertain us with a few monologues.
7th July – A talk by Stephen Walker on the Birstall Candle Factory.
28th July – The mobile police museum, an interactive talk about police history.

Come along and meet old friends and make some new ones. Everyone welcome.

ST PATRICK’S DISCUSSION GROUP – We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 10.00am in the St Patrick’s Church Tea/ Coffee room. All are welcome. For further details call Andy Hill on 01274 315271 or 07729 626966.

PARISH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP – ‘The Journey’ Grief Care Group for anyone walking through Loss. An opportunity to spend time with others who recognise your journey in bereavement. The next meetings are scheduled as follows;
Thursday 17th July – 6.30pm
Thursday 4th September – 6.30pm
Thursday 2nd October – 6.30pm
These meetings will take place in the St Mary’s Parish Room. Tea & Coffee will be available. It is open to Catholics and non-Catholics are very welcome too. If you are struggling with bereavement, you are very welcome.

WELCOME SPACE – at St Peter’s Church, Birstall every Wednesday 11am-2pm. Free. Refreshments, hot drinks, 3 soups and sandwiches, board games and small little ones play area provided.

OUR PARISH HISTORY –  Two boys from St Mary’s were amongst the 73 who participated in the third Annual North of England Inter-Schools Boxing Championships for 12-14 year-old-boys at Heaton Hall, Bradford. 23 schools from Liverpool, Sheffield, Bradford, Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield, Newcastle and Batley took part in the contest, held as part of the garden party for St Bede’s Old Boys’ Association. Despite putting up a fine exhibition against a much taller opponent, and being cleverer at close quarters, 5 stone 7lbs James Lyons (13) was beaten on points by the Lancashire and Cheshire champion, though he did receive a prize for the best loser. Laurence Carney (13) won his first fight, but lost in his second. Sports master Mr. Byrne was full of praise for the boys he trained at St Mary’s, and after the event the school suggested boxing be included in the sports programme for local schools so a full team of six from Batley could take part in future.
(Jane Roberts – Parish Historian) Website: https://pasttopresentgenealogy.co.uk

ST PATRICK’S LEGION OF MARY – The St Patrick’s legion of Mary meet on; Tuesday mornings at 10.00am in the St Patrick’s Parish Meeting Room.

CIVIC SERVICE – Join us for a service of reflection, unity and community, celebrating the role of civic life in Kirklees, hosted by the Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Liz Smaje. This will take place on:
Sunday 20th July 2025 at 2.15pm.
St Peter’s Church, Kirkgate, Birstall, WF17 9PB.

BATLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR PRESENTS “SUMMER HARMONIES
An evening of music celebrating Batley Community Choir’s 10th
anniversary. This will take place on;
Saturday 21st June at 7.00pm
Al Saints Parish Church – Stocks Lane / Branch Road, Batley
£7.00 to include interval refreshments.
Tickets: 01924 950282

ST MARY SCHOOL REUNION 2025 – Friday 29th August will be the date for this year’s Reunion for St Mary’s Primary School pupils. The invitation is extended to all who left between 1958 and 1968. There will be Mass at 12.00noon at St Mary’s followed by a convivial afternoon at Batley Nash. Details to follow nearer the date, or call John Roe for more information on 07500 417071.

DRU YOGA WITH TAMLIN WALKER – Dru Yoga is great for maintaining and improving flexibility and for maintaining the health of your joints. It can help with stress, relaxation and even help you sleep better!
Sundays 6pm-7.10pm £7.50 Heckmondwike Community Centre Wednesdays 7.15-8.20pm £6 online via Zoom
Please contact Tamlin Walker on 07957434127 or email here for further information and a health registration form.

BRADFORD’S CHORDIALITY CHOIR WITH THE NATIONAL FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
Faure Requiem & Choral favourites by Handel, Verdi, Haydn & others.
Saturday 12th July at 7.30pm – Bradford Cathedral.
Tickets available from – www.chordiality.com

HYMNS AND HADDOCK – Join us for an evening to celebrate church music, singing some of your favourite hymns! Followed by a fish n’chip supper. This will take place on:
Friday 18th July at 6pm
Dewsbury Minster of All Saints
Tickets are £10 per person – tickets must be bought before Friday 11th July to allow food to be ordered

FAMILY & SOCIAL GROUP STAYS AT CASTLERIGG THIS AUGUST – Castlerigg Manor is a Catholic residential youth centre in the Lake District and it’s opening its doors to family groups and social groups this August. There are single rooms, twin rooms, and large family rooms at very cheap rates. Guests have access to the grounds, chapel, games room, and lounges, with Keswick and the Lake only a short walk away. For more info email here or visit website.

ST MARY’S SOCIAL CLUB & PAROCHIAL HALL – Are you thinking about where to celebrate a family party, baptism, wedding, birthday? (Not children’s parties) St Mary’s Social Club has great rooms available to hire at very good prices.
The Melton Lounge – ideal for parties up to 50 people with a well stocked bar.
The Ball room – can hold up to 160 people, with an adjoining kitchen and bar.
St Mary’s Social Club and Parochial Hall – Melton Street, Batley, WF17 8PT
Booking Enquiries – Michelle 07896 974429 or find us on Facebook
Website – http://stmaryssocialclubbatley.uk/

EVENTS IN ST MARY’S SOCIAL CLUB

Social Dancing	Sunday evenings from 7.30pm
Bingo in the Lounge	Tuesdays 8.00pm & Fridays at 8.00pm
Singing for Fun	Wednesdays from 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Quiz Night	Wednesdays from 8.30pm
Batley Rock and Roll Club	Wednesdays from 8.00pm
Fitness with Karen	Wednesdays 5.45pm – 6.45pm
Slimming World	Thursdays 9.00am – 11.00am & 5.00pm – 7.00pm Friday 9.00am
Central Pointe Dance (in the studio)	Monday to Thursday

NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE

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ANYTHING FOR THE BULLETIN?
If you have any items for the parish bulletin, please may I have them no later than Thursday 12.00noon. These can be sent to Michelle Anderson here or post them through either presbytery letterbox and I will pick them up and add them to the coming week’s bulletin.
Many thanks.