Parish of St John Boste

Welcome to the Roman Catholic Parish of St John Boste in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria. We faithfully serve the towns of Penrith, Alston, Appleby and Kirkby Stephen.

Mass Times

SATURDAY 17 May
** No morning Mass, confessions or adoration at St. Catherine’s **
6pm at St Wulstan’s (VIGIL) *

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 18 May
8:30 & 10:30am at St Catherine’s
4pm at Our Lady of Appleby

MONDAY 19 May
No Mass

TUESDAY 20 MayNo Mass at Appleby due to Deanery Conference

WEDNESDAY 21 May
9.15am at St Catherine’s

THURSDAY 22 May
7pm at St Catherine’s

FRIDAY 23 May
12 noon at St Catherine’s

SATURDAY 24 May
9am at St Catherine’s
6pm at St Wulstan’s (VIGIL)

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 25 May
8:30 & 10:30am at St Catherine’s
4pm at Our Lady of Appleby

* One of the priests from St. Mary’s Hexham will celebrate the Vigil Mass at Alston this weekend. A warm welcome and our thanks.

Confessions

SATURDAY
9:30-10am at St Catherine’s (NOT 17 May)
5:30pm at St Wulstan’s
SUNDAY
3:30pm at Our Lady of Appleby

Confession can be requested at any time dependent on availabilty.

Devotions

HOLY ROSARY
6:40pm Thursday at St Catherine’s
7.30pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday via Zoom (contact Parish Office for details)

REGINA COELI (in Eastertide)
Tuesdays & Fridays before 12 noon Mass

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
9.30-10am Saturday at St Catherine’s (NOT 17 May)

PRAYER GROUP
Tuesdays 3-5pm in the Haydock Centre Quiet Room

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
@ 10.30 Sunday Mass at St Catherine’s

NOTE the next Mass at Kirkby Stephen is on Tues 1 July at 12 noon in the Hartley Chapel of the Parish Church.

Parish Newsletter / Year C

News

THE LATEST NEWS FROM AROUND OUR PARISH, DIOCESE AND AFAR
8 Jun ~ BBQ for Monze Neo-Natal Unit
8 Jun ~ BBQ for Monze Neo-Natal Unit

Tickets: £5 (adult) & £3 (child) includes one burger/hot dog or vegetarian option, tea/coffee/juice). On sale weekends 18 & 25 May (& 1 June in HCC)

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YOUTH MINISTRY AT CASTLERIGG MANOR
YOUTH MINISTRY AT CASTLERIGG MANOR

A Programme Leader is needed to help look after the residential team of young interns and to lead programmes both at Castlerigg and occasionally around the area.

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20 May ~ Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse
20 May ~ Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse

This year’s Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse has a theme of 'The Empty Chair' - click Read More for prayer intentions. It is an opportunity to reflect on the impact of abuse on individuals, their families and friends, and the communities of which they are part. 

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23 May/27 Jun ~ The Joy of Hope
23 May/27 Jun ~ The Joy of Hope

Video hosted by the Prayer Group on Fri 23 May & Fri 27 June after 12 Noon Mass. There will be a short introduction and light lunch followed by the video (approx. 20 mins).

All welcome.

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Thurs 29 May ~ Ascension Day (HDO)
Thurs 29 May ~ Ascension Day (HDO)

Vigil Mass Wed 28 May 6pm at St. Wulstan’s Alston

Thurs 29 May 9.15am St Catherine’s, Penrith

& 7pm at Our Lady of Appleby

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3 Jly ~ PPC meeting at Alston
3 Jly ~ PPC meeting at Alston

The PPC meeting is hosted by Alston on Thurs 3 July - preceded by Mass at 7pm at St Wulstan’s.

Rep needed for Appleby & Kirkby Stephen.

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3 July ~ Education Mass
3 July ~ Education Mass

Bishop Paul invites all parishioners, especially those involved in education & faith formation to this Mass. Or come and sing with the Teachers Choir.

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Sun 13 July ~ Summer Fair at St Catherine’s
Sun 13 July ~ Summer Fair at St Catherine’s

Hold the date in your diary!

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The Haydock Community Centre

The Haydock Community Centre stands out as the perfect venue for parish events and gatherings, offering a versatile environment that caters not only to parish activities but also to various local groups and individuals in the broader community.

For more information about the Haydock Community Centre and to book:

Supporting Monze Mission Hospital

The parish supports the Holy Spirit Sisters in their work in the Monze Mission Hospital in Southern Zambia. In particular we have funded the building and equipping a vital two-ward Neo Natal unit. For more information and to donate:

How to find our Churches:

St Catherine’s Church*
Drover’s Lane, Penrith

 

St Wulstan’s Church
King’s Arms Lane, Alston

 

Our Lady of Appleby Church
Garth Heads Road, Appleby

 

* PARKING OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS – Playground behind neighbouring school or over the road from the school. Disk parking for two hours only in neighbouring streets.

The Sacraments

The Sacraments are our living experience with Christ throughout our lives. They are at the heart of our Catholic life. Fr John is the primary contact for Confirmation, Baptism, Marriage, the ministry to the sick or the priesthood and consecrated life.

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