Addendum

20 September 2026

Home Mission Sunday is a day when parishes are asked to pray for the work of evangelisation, and to support this vital work through a second collection. A few years ago, this day was renamed ‘Evangelii Gaudium Sunday’ after Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, the Joy of the Gospel. This year, we revert to using the original name.

Each of us is called to share in the task of Evangelisation, spreading the Good News of the Gospel, playing our part in sharing the beauty and joy of knowing Jesus Christ. When we s peak of “Home Mission”, we are not neglecting our sisters and brothers around the world (World Mission Sunday gives due attention to this important work), but we recognise that we are called to witness to
Christ in our homes, at work, in our friendships and in every aspect of our daily lives. The second collection is to support the work of the Bishops’ Conference Mission Directorate. Please hold this important work in your prayers.

18 September 26

The work of the SVP

Online information sessions are available as below

  • Mon 12 October morning, 11.00am – 12 noon
  • Tue 13 October evening7-8pm
  • Wed 14 October afternoon :4.00pm-5,00pm

Click the link to Contact : presidentc13@svp.org.uk

24 July 26

Further details for Mon 31 Aug from Forthcoming Events page link: Pilgrimage in Honour of St Margaret Clitherow and the York Martyrs, Programme:

  • From 9.00am : Bar Convent chapel & garden open
    • the hand of St Margaret maybe venerated;
  • 10.45am Procession from Micklegate Bar
  • 12 noon: High Mass at the Oratory,
  • 3.00pm: Benediction

08 May 26

From Thursday 14 May to Pentecost (24 May) all Parishioners are invited to take part in a Novena as preparation for Pentecost, for which a daily video will be posted on the Diocese of Middlesbrough Adult Faith Formation Facebook page (click here … … ), and also on their Instagram account (search for “rcdmiddfaithformation… … “) .

10 Apr 26

Pope Leo’s Prayer for Peace:

Encouraged by the Pope’s Easter Message, we remeber to pray for peace especially this weekend.

….let us abandon every desire for conflict, domination, and power, and implore the Lord to grant his peace to a world ravaged by wars and marked by a hatred and indifference that makes us feel powerless in the face of evil.

20 Mar 26

Consultation on the future of the Dioceses of Middlesbrough and Leeds:

Participant notes, and a presentation together with prayer resources are available on the diocesan website, where all responses to a questionnaire due by Sunday 17th May 2026. For full details and further links please click here… ….

12 Mar 26

Rule of St. Benedict “On the Observance of Lent”

Extracts from Chapter 49 (version: Abbot Parry OSB)

  • We urge the entire community during these days of Lent to keep its manner of life most pure…..{and} wash away in this holy season, the negligence of other times….{also} refusing to indulge evil habits and by devoting ourselves to prayer with tears, to reading, to compunction of heart and self-denial.
  • Thus he may reduce food and drink for his body, or his sleep, or his talkiveness or his looseness in speech, and so with the joy of spitiual desire, look forward to Holy Easter.”
  • “During these days, therefore, let us increase somewhat the usual burden of our service, as by private prayers and by diminution in food and drink.”

Future events in 2026 at Ampleforth Abbey

27 Feb 26

World Day of Prayer

  • Friday, 6 Mar : 2.15 pm World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service at Easingwold Anglican Church. All are welcome to this service which is celebrated annually in over 130 countries. Hear the stories of the women of Nigeria.

13 Feb 26 :

  • Oratory of St Joseph : A new initiative at the request of Bishop Marcus Stock is a monthly group for young men (ages 21-35). The meetings will be on the last Thursday of the month at Hinsley Hall, Headingly, LS6 2 BX. There will be group prayer, guest speakers, social supper, and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. For further detail please contact the e-mail address provided: click here … ..

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