Sunday 16th February 2025
6th Week in Ordinary Time (C)
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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 |
Michael John Donnelly (RIP) | St Mary’s | Requiem Mass – Tuesday 4th March at 11.30am |
Patricia Mould (RIP) | St Mary’s | Requiem Mass – Friday 7th March at 10.00am |
CAFOD JUBILEE YEAR PRAYER CARDS – please find at the back of church a beautiful Jubilee Prayer Card which has been commissioned by CAFOD. Please take one home and also give a copy to family and friends who might appreciate one. May I encourage you to pray the Jubilee Prayer during this special year as ‘Pilgrims of Hope’
THE BeMoreRuby FUND – As some of you may recall, Ruby Lockwood, a member of our parish died suddenly in October 2023. Ruby’s cause of death was attributed to an undiagnosed genetic heart condition called Sudden Arythmyic Death Syndrome (SADs). Ruby’s family have been campaigning to raise awareness and are currently raising funds to provide heart screenings for young people in the community in conjunction with the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The family would like to invite anyone to follow their journey via the links below:
https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/ruby-lockwood/
https://www.instagram.com/bemorerubylockwood?igsh=c2kxMGQyeHZ0N2ds

ST MARY & ST PATRICK PARISH LENTEN COURSE – 2025
“LES MISERABLES – ANOTHER STORY MUST BEGIN”
“Another Story Must Begin” is an original Lenten Course based around the novel, film and stage adaptation of Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Miserables’. Through discussion of some of the themes and principal characters of this epic narrative, the course explores the grace of God, alongside our fallen state and opportunities for redemption. It asks us to reassess what we can do with our lives, both for ourselves and others.
However, before I begin preparations for this course, I need to know will there be some interest in people attending. My plan, depending upon the numbers who sign up, is to run the course both in St Mary’s & St Patrick’s, as follows each week during Lent;
Monday evenings | St Mary’s Parish Room | 6.45pm (after the evening Mass)
Tuesday afternoons | St Patrick’s Parish Room | 1.30pm
(Each session lasts between 1hour 30mins to 2 hours maximum and refreshments are available)
If you are interested in attending this course, please sign your name on the form at the back of church, or please let Fr Eamonn know on either; Tel: (01924) 474650 or Email here. If there is enough interest, the course will commence in the first week of Lent watching the highly acclaimed Musical version.
POP INTO ST PAT’S
Monday 17th February – we are having a Poetry afternoon. Feel free to bring your favourite poem to share with the group.
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.
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 PATRICK’S LOURDES GROUP HELPER OPPORTUNITY
Pilgrimage to Lourdes in the Jubilee Year – 19th – 28th June 2025
Due to unforeseen circumstances, there is an opportunity to join our group as a helper (fit enough to push a wheelchair and willing to possibly share a room with a “VIP”) or as a “VIP” (someone less mobile or able than they once were). Please budget for around £700 for the travel, hotel and full board. This small note cannot do justice to this unique experience so please speak to Paul Leese for further details (07582101538).
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 20th March 6.30pm
Thursday 8th May 6.30pm
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 15th February 1948, after confirming 62 members of St Patrick’s, Bishop Poskitt of Leeds blessed two gifts given to the church in memory of those parishioners who had paid the supreme sacrifice in the Second World War. One was a communion plate presented by Mrs. Sarah Maguire in memory of her and her late husband Patrick’s 20-year-old son Fusilier John Maguire, killed in Italy on 23 April 1945. The other was a reproduction Lourdes grotto, designed by Allan Preston of Monk Ings Avenue and erected at the back of church by the ex-servicemen and women of the parish from 1939-1945, in memory of their comrades who lost their lives in the war, and in thanksgiving for their own safe return.
(Jane Roberts – Parish Historian) Website: https://pasttopresentgenealogy.co.uk
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.
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.