Sunday 11th May 2025
4th Sunday of Easter (C)
(World Day of Prayer for Vocations)
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SACRAMENT OF CONFESSIONS
Fr Eamonn is available for Confessions as follows;
St Patrick’s St Mary’s
Sat 9.15am – 9.45am Sat 3.45pm – 4.15pm
(and upon request)
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism are celebrated as follows;
St Patrick’s St Mary’s
Sat at 11.00am Sun at 11.30am
(Please see Fr Eamonn after a weekend Mass.)
| FORTHCOMING FUNERALS |
| Name | Church | Arrangements |
| Stephen Dewhirst (RIP) & Paul Dewhirst (RIP) | St Mary’s | Requiem Mass – Monday 12th May – 1.30pm |
| Geoff Holland (RIP) | Crematorium | Cremation Service – Friday 16th May – 11.15am |
| Kevin O’Donnell (RIP) | St Mary’s | Requiem Mass – Monday 19th May – 2.00pm |
| William Clough (RIP) | St Mary’s | Requiem Mass – Tuesday 20th May – 11.0am |
| Manny Young (RIP) | St Patrick’s | Reception of the Body – Thursday 22nd May – 5.00pm Funeral Service – Friday 23rd May – 12.30pm |
PARISH FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CELEBRATIONS – please keep in your prayers the children of St Mary’s & St Patrick’s who are currently getting ready to celebrate their First Holy Communions. They have been working very hard to prepare for this important moment in their lives of faith. The dates for their First Holy Communion are as follows:
St Mary’s Saturday 24th May 11.00am
PRAYING THE HOLY ROSARY IN THE MONTH OF MAY – As you will know, Mary is traditionally the Month of Mary. To mark this special month we will once again be praying the Rosary during our Holy Hours before Mass. Also, we will pray the Rosary with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament over two Sunday afternoons in May. This will take place as follows;
Adoration & Rosary – Joyful & Sorrowful -11th May – St Mary’s 2.00pm
Adoration & Rosary – Luminous & Glorious -17th May – St Patrick’s 2.00pm
“The holy Rosary is a powerful weapon. Use it with confidence and you’ll be amazed at the results.”
(St. Josemaria Escriva)
POP INTO ST PAT’S
Monday 12th May – a talk by Peter Moreland on The Holy Spirit Parish, an interesting talk on our neighbouring parish.
Monday 19th May – a talk by Helen Collins on life as a paramedic .
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.
THANK YOU FROM CATHOLIC CARE – we have received a letter from catholic Care to express their thanks to the parishes across the Diocese who were so generous at their recently Annual Appeal for Catholic Care. The Diocese actually raised: £13,379.63 – which is an incredible amount and will go a long way to enable Catholic Care to continue their great work in our Diocese on our behalf.
ST PATRICK’S LOURDES GROUP EASTER RAFFLE – Although we still have some prizes to claim it would appear that most parishioners have now checked their tickets. Therefore, this weekend will be the last opportunity to claim your prize with a winning ticket. The weekend of 10th/11th May, all remaining prizes will be sold. Offers for the prizes should be made to Dorothy and Jan or Vanessa and Paul. Thanks again for your support.
VOLUNTEERS HELP NEEDED FOR FUNERALS AT ST PATRICK’S – would anybody like to join our team of volunteers who help with funerals at St Patrick’s. We are now down to four teams and a few more volunteers would be greatly appreciated. It is not a difficult job, just mainly to clear away and lock up after a funeral has ended. Full training is given and with more teams it will be less of a burden on all concerned. If you are interested, please see Fr Eamonn
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.
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.
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.
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 5th June 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.
OUR PARISH HISTORY – On 8 May 1878 Father Charles Gordon officiated at the Batley cemetery burial of St. Mary’s parishioner William Doogan, a 68-year-old Dublin-born power loom weaver. Around 15 – 20,000 people attended the service, with people lining the processional route’s streets, and the cemetery almost full to capacity. For on 25 October 1854 Private William Doogan of the 13th Light Dragoons had taken part in the Crimean War’s iconic Charge of the Light Brigade, and was one of the 600 immortalised in Alfred Lord Tennyson’s famous poem. The Light Brigade suffered catastrophic casualties that day. Of the 130 13th Light Dragoons who went into action, only 61 returned. After his discharge from the army, William settled in Batley.
(Jane Roberts – Parish Historian) Website: https://pasttopresentgenealogy.co.uk
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
BRADFORD FESTIVAL CHORAL SOCIETY
Echoes of Eternity – Music for Choir and Organ – Saturday 14th June, 6pm | Bradford Cathedral
A powerful and uplifting evening of choral music in the stunning setting of Bradford Cathedral, featuring works by Parry, Vierne, Judith Weir, and more with William Campbell at the organ console. Here is where to book tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bfcs/t-yaxljjd
Handel’s Messiah – Saturday 15th November, 7pm | St George’s Hall, Bradford
Experience Handel’s Messiah performed on period instruments with acclaimed ensemble Baroque in the North – a glorious evening of timeless music.
More information and tickets at: https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/handels-messiah
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 |
Regular sell out Rock and Roll Band nights – first Friday of the month
Monthly Tribute nights with Batley’s Legendary DJ Mick Ingram. Early booking essential: Ticket Hotline 07766336951
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.