NEW PARISH EMAIL ADDRESSES

Please note the new email addresses for the Parish of Christ the King and Holy Family from 2nd April 2023: pp.christtheking-holyfamily@dioceseofleedsorg.uk; office.christtheking-holyfamily@dioceseofleeds.org.uk.

ANNUAL PRESBYTERAL CONFERENCE

Priests are invited to the annual conference which will take place, as in previous years, over two stages due to space restraints at Hinsley Hall: Option A: Tuesday 2nd May from 11.00am to Wednesday 3rd May until 10.30am; Option B: Wednesday 3rd May from 11.00am to Thursday 4th May until 10.30am. Three sessions on the late morning / afternoon section of the conference will be led this year by Karen House on the subject of conflict resolution in our ministry and environments. The final session on the morning of the second day will be about current diocesan matters and developments. There is no cost to parishes this year, but please contact Fr Peter Kravos peter.kravos@dioceseofleeds.org.uk by the end of Easter week to secure your place. Please indicate which session you would like to attend and whether you wish to stay overnight.

LEEDS TRINITY LECTURE SERIES: 

Please find attached a poster with information about the Leeds Trinity Lecture Series. Please display this poster and make it available online. You may wish to advertise individual lectures as they approach.

DIVINE RENOVATION LEADERSHIP LUNCHES – “Can These Bones Live?” (Ezekiel 37:3) Hope for Parishes in a Post-Christian Age

If you're a priest, looking for a time to casually connect with other mission-minded priests can be difficult. That's why we're inviting you to one of our (free!) Leadership Lunches for priests, where you will connect with a small group of priests from across the UK over lunch, hear from one of our amazing keynote speakers, and engage in a lively Q&A and conversation on mission, evangelisation, and parish renewal.

Be encouraged with fresh insights as you bring renewal to your parish! Register today, invite a brother priest with you!

Northampton: May 4 • Swansea: May 5 • Liverpool: May 23 • York: May 24 • Edinburgh: May 25

Book here.

Meet the Speakers:

Fr Mike Leclerc is pastor of St Ignatius Parish in Montreal, Quebec. Several years ago, while visiting St Benedict Parish in Halifax, he realised they had had no adult Baptisms since 1978. He knew things needed to change. Over the past few years, his parish has changed considerably and now many people convert to Christ every year. But the biggest change has taken place in himself. Come and hear Fr Mike’s story.

Deacon Keith Strohm is a deacon of the Archdiocese of Chicago. A passionate and engaging speaker, Deacon Keith has worked with dozens of parishes to help them transform culture and make disciples. He leads M3 Ministries. Get inspired and reenergised by Deacon Keith.

Parish Newsletter Notices

Please find below notices to be included in the weekly Parish Newsletter

Please note that Bishop Marcus has specifically requested the inclusion of the following notice:

RECCRUITMENT OF NEW DIOCESAN LAY TRUSTEES: 

Bishop Marcus is seeking to recruit additional Lay Trustees to join the Board of the Diocese of Leeds Trustee. The Board is hoping to secure the appointment of individuals in this round of recruitment with skillsets particularly in Catholic Education, Finance or Property, as well as Governance, Human Resources, Hospitality, Communications & Digital Media, Health & Safety. More information can be found at: www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk or from the leaflet at the back of church. Leaflet attached, to be printed as a folded leaflet.

YOUTH AND LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION OFFICER: 

37 hours per week, based at Hinsley Hall and including some evening and weekend work.  Salary: £25k per annum. Start date: September 2023 or earlier if possible. Closing Date: Monday 17th April 2023 12noon. For further information or to request an application pack, please contact Emma Nicholson at education.admin@dioceseofleeds.org.uk 

CATHOLIC CARE is seeking to recruit new trustees to increase the breadth of knowledge and experience on its established Board of Trustees.  Could you be part of a dedicated team delivering social action throughout the Diocese of Leeds through caring for and supporting adults, children and families who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised?  If you want to live your faith through action we would welcome an application from you.

Please find below notices received which Parish Priests may wish to include in Parish Newsletters at their discretion

HANDMAIDS WOMEN’S GROUP: Join the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal for Adoration, Music, Rosary, opportunity for Sacrament of Reconciliation and refreshments. Friday 14th April 2023, 7-8.30pm Corpus Christi Church, Neville Road, Leeds.

DIOCESE OF LEEDS PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2023: 6 nights from £745. 7-13 July 2023 by air from Leeds/Bradford Airport. To book please contact Tangney Tours, tel 01732 886666, www.tangney-tours.com & follow links for Lourdes, Leeds. Booking forms will arriving in parishes very soon. (Pilgrim's Mass, Saturday 20 May 12pm at Holy Name Church, Otley Old Road, LS16 6HW. Light buffet and social in the hall afterwards, also medical checks.)

SCHOOL VACANCIES:

Headteacher, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Selby. Start: September 2023. Closing date: Friday 14th April 2023, 9am. To discuss or arrange a visit, please email Ceri Hall, Trust HR Officer, chall@bkcat.co.uk.

Deputy Headteacher, St. John Fisher Catholic Academy, Harrogate, Start: September 2023. Closing date: Monday 17 April 2023. Further info: https://www.bishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org/trust-vacancies

Class Teacher, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Ilkley, Start: September 2023. Closing date: Friday 28 April 2023. Further info: https://wwwbishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org/trust-vacancies. To discuss or arrange a visit, contact Heather Cheetham, on 01943 609578. Further details attached.

LTU “LEADERSHIP, FAITH & SPIRITUALITY IN THE CATHOLIC CURRICULUM” CONFERENCE: Leeds Trinity University, 13th – 14th May. More details: a.mealey@leedstrinityac.uk. Poster attached.

VACANCY: Governance Manager, The Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust. Closing date: Friday 21st April 2023, 12.00pm. Further details: www.bpstrust.org.uk. More info attached.

MISSION HALIFAX: 15-18 May, St Mary's Church, HX1 5DH (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7pm), & Square Chapel, HX1 1QG (Tuesday, 7.30pm). You are invited to go deeper in your faith journey at Mission Halifax. There will be opportunity for reconciliation, praise and worship with creative collective One Hope Project, a healing service, and Mass of the Ascension with Bishop Marcus. For more information on each evening, follow Mission Halifax on Instagram or Facebook - @missionhalifax

VACANCY: Part Time Parish Administrator, Our Lady of Kirkstall, Leeds. 15 hours per week. To request an application pack, further info or preliminary discussion: recruitment@dioceseofleeds.org.uk. Closing date: Friday 14 April 2023. 

BRIERY ONLINE ZOOM MEDITATIONS on Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.15pm.  We open at 7.15pm for a chat and start promptly at 7.30pm.  It is a simple format of praying with the Sunday Mass Readings and sharing in small groups.   To register, please email the Briery: briery@btconnect.com   

Updated:

BRIERY RETREAT: The date has changed for the 6-Day residential Preached Retreat led by Bishop John Crowley  to 26th April-2nd May 2023 at the Briery Retreat Centre, Ilkley.  “Rest, and you will see, See and you will love, Love and you will praise” (St Augustine).   For more information and to book a place please contact the Briery on 01943 607287 or email briery@btconnect.com

JONATHAN TULLOCH, award winning novelist who writes the Nature Notebook for The Times and the nature column for “The Tablet” will lead “A Reflection upon Nature” at the Briery on Saturday 24th June.  For more information and to book please contact the Briery on 01943 607287 or email briery@btconnect.com