Mass Times
Mass times during the week can occasionally change. Please check the latest bulletin for times.
THE ROLE OF CATHOLIC CHURCHES DURING LOCKDOWN
On Friday 8 January, following some questions about why our churches remain open, Bishop John Sherrington, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, issued a letter explaining the position and role of our churches during the current lockdown. The CBCEW guidance on communal...
MESSAGE FROM FATHER MAURICE ON THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
This Sunday is the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary time. Ordinary time and the high feasts mingle throughout the year; they go together, they don`t separate. The high feasts help us to take off; Ordinary time prevents us from floating away. In the gospel Jesus calls the...
MASS ON SNOW DAYS
If Father Maurice not able to drive to Bishop Thornton from Pateley Bridge and Mass has to be cancelled due to bad weather, if you have a booking for Mass you will be advised as early as possible in the morning before Mass. Please check your mobile phone for text...
MESSAGE FROM FATHER MAURICE FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The most recent lockdown has had me asking more than ever how much staying in can I take? The snow has answered the question for me, if you can`t get out you`ve got to stay in; the thought of the car getting stuck or breaking a leg makes staying in imperative We are...
MESSAGE FROM FATHER MAURICE FOR BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
Last March, the Westminster Government (along with the Welsh and Scottish Governments) allowed abortion providers to send women pills in the post so that they can perform a DIY abortion at home. This is supposed to be a temporary measure during the pandemic, but now...
MASS AT ST JOSEPHS
Under the new national lockdown announced on 4 January 2021, churches are still allowed to open for public worship. If you wish to attend mass at St Joseph's, it is now possible to book masses up to Sunday 4 April 2021 using the Register for Mass Button above. Please...
MESSAGE FROM FATHER MAURICE FOR SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE NATIVITY
If you are all going into a dry January after the excesses of Christmas and New Year`s Eve don`t feel too depressed; your resolve may well wear off as January wears on. I am writing this on the morning of New Year`s Day and I am already looking forward to a little...
MESSAGE FROM FATHER MAURICE FOR THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
I hope you have managed to have a fairly Happy Christmas & look forward to a much improved New Year. Many thanks to all those who have Stewarded and enabled Masses to take place at St Joseph's during this year.
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
Christmas Eve - Thursday 24 December (Vigil Mass for Christmas) 4pm FULLY BOOKED Christmas Day - Friday 25 December 9.30am SPACES No Mass - Sunday 27th December Christmas Mass - Thursday 31 December 9.30am SPACES Please book to attend any of the masses where there...