15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (C)
(Sea Sunday – Collection for Stella Maris)
Sunday 13th July 2025

To download a copy of the latest bulletin please click here

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FORTHCOMING FUNERALS

Name:	Church:	Arrangements:
Pauline Carruthers	St Patrick’s Church	Funeral Service – Tuesday 22nd July – 11.30am

SEA SUNDAY SECOND COLLECTION FOR ‘STELLA MARIS’ – Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. This is Sea Sunday, it is when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Your support will make a bid difference to seafarers and fishers in need.
You can donate: in church, by visiting – www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate
by texting “SEA” to 70460 to donate £5.00
This collection is vital to enable Stella Maris to continue its important work, so please give generously. Thank you.

POP INTO ST PAT’S
14th 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.

EARLY MORNING WEEKDAY MASS SURVEY – before I became a priest, for three years I worked in Leeds City Centre at a solicitors office. During this time I used to attend the early Morning Weekday Mass at the Cathedral at 7.30am and then go on to work. This is something I very much appreciated at the time. Recently a parishioner asked me would there be any chance of doing an early morning weekday Mass in our parish? This is something I am more than happy to do if there is enough interest. With this in mind, I would very much appreciate your thoughts and what days / times would suit for those who would like to attend. As I say, I am more than happy to provide this early morning weekday Mass for those who are working. I know that when I was working, I appreciated the early Mass a great deal when the Cathedral used to provide this. Please let me know your thoughts and I will see can we get this started.

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.
(Elizabeth Prout Bereavement Care)

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.

ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY RAFFLE PRIZES – P.F.A

Ticket Number:	Prize
46-50	Bangla Lounge
346-350	Haggarts Butchers
446-450	Fuzzy Duck
486-490	Picture Frame

Please contact Mary Clancy 6.00pm Mass at St Patrick’s or speak to Fr Eamonn to claim your prize.

ST MARY SCHOOL REUNION 2025 – FRIDAY 29TH AUGUST
Mass at St Mary’s Church 12.00noon
Don’t forget to write Friday August 29th on your calendars, for the annual Leavers’ Reunion of St Mary’s pupils from the 1950s and ’60s. Partners are welcome too. Fr Eamonn will celebrate Mass at 12.00noon and the Nash will be open from 12.00 until 5.00pm, with a buffet and slide show. If you have photos of your time at school which you’re happy to share, please contact John Roe on 07500 417071 or via Facebook.

OUR PARISH HISTORY –  On 12th July 1934 Father Godfrey Hunt died in New York. The tenth of Patrick Hunt and wife Mary Kilkenny’s 11 children, he was born in Birstall in 1878 as Patrick Hunt, the family subsequently moving to Batley. After completing his education at Glastonbury college, the St Mary’s parishioner left England for the Franciscan Mount St Sepulchre Monastery in Washington, becoming an American citizen in 1901. From there he moved to the Holy Land to train as a Franciscan, being received into the Order in 1903. In 1908 he was ordained as a priest in Jerusalem. He served as a Chaplain with the Americans in the First World War, and afterwards he returned to the Holy Land, acting as a liaison officer between British authorities, and Muslim and Jewish officials to ensure the safety of the Holy Places, guiding pilgrims and becoming a Counsellor of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Places. He made regular visits to his family in Batley, and on his death a solemn requiem mass was celebrated at St Mary’s.
(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.

NOTICES FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT & ST PAUL’S – HECKMONDWIKE & CLECKHEATON

HOLY SPIRIT COACH-TRIP TO USHAW SEMINARY & DURHAM
Friday 5th September 5th £25.00 please contact Susan: 07956048711
INDOOR TABLE TOP SALE – HOLY SPIRIT HECKMONDWIKE
Saturday 19th July – 10.00am – 2.00pm (Refreshments are available)
£5.00 per table. To book a table please contact Peter on 07493230055

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.

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.

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.

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

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

For a full list of Diocesan notices please click here

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.