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 6 Sept
No morning Mass or Confessions at St Catherine’s
10am JBMS Mass at Skirwith in the Parish Church
2.30pm Wedding of Jack Heeney and Teresa Leeming
6pm Vigil at St Wulstan’s Alston

SUNDAY 7 Sept
8:30 & 10:30am at St Catherine’s
12 noon Baptism of Zofia Badocha
4pm at Our Lady of Appleby

MONDAY 8 Sept
No Mass

TUESDAY 9 Sept
12 noon at Our Lady of Appleby

WEDNESDAY 10 Sept
9.15am at St Catherine’s

THURSDAY 11 Sept
7pm at St Catherine’s

FRIDAY 12 Sept
12 noon at St Catherine’s

SATURDAY 13 Sept
9am at St Catherine’s
6pm Vigil at St Wulstan’s Alston

SUNDAY 14 Sept
8:30 & 10:30am at St Catherine’s
4pm at Our Lady of Appleby
SPECIAL COLLECTION: Education Sunday, collection for Catholic Education Services

MASS AT KIRKBY STEPHEN: It is hoped that our next Mass in the Hartley Chapel will be on Tuesday 28 October at 12 noon.

Confessions

SATURDAY
9:30-10am at St Catherine’s (NOT 6 Sept)
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)

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
9.30-10am Saturday at St Catherine’s (NOT 6 Sept)

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, including the school summer holidays.

Tea & Coffee after Sunday Mass

After 8.30am & 10.30am every week at St Catherine’s.
Appleby 1st Sunday of month

Parish Newsletter / Year C

News

THE LATEST NEWS FROM AROUND OUR PARISH, DIOCESE AND AFAR
5 Sept ~ First Friday
5 Sept ~ First Friday

Gathering at 6.30pm in church for a Holy Half Hour before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, followed by food and fun in the Haydock Centre.

You warmly invited to join us.

For further details email Deacon Charlie at charlie.conner@lrcd.org.uk

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FINAL CALL! Confirmation 2026
FINAL CALL! Confirmation 2026

All in year 6 or above, from this Sept, are invited to an introductory session for parents and potential candidates on Tues 16 Sept in the Haydock Centre at 6pm. Preparation sessions begin in Oct.

To be enrolled on the programme, please email Deacon David with contact details, also if you are an adult not yet confirmed but would like to be: david.greaves@lrcd.org.uk

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Sat 6 Sept ~ March for Life
Sat 6 Sept ~ March for Life

Bishop Paul is attending the March for Life in Parliament Square, London. He encourages parishioners who are interested to join him; see more info here.

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Sat 6 Sept ~ John Bradburne Pilgrimage 2025
Sat 6 Sept ~ John Bradburne Pilgrimage 2025

Join the JBMS for the annual John Bradburne Pilgrimage climb.  The day begins with Mass at 10:00am at St John the Evangelist Church, Skirwith followed by the pilgrimage walk at 11:00am. To book your place and make a donation please email info@johnbradburne.com

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Sun 7 Sept ~ Annual Pilgrimage to the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes
Sun 7 Sept ~ Annual Pilgrimage to the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes

Our parish coach is now fully booked, leaving promptly from St. Catherine’s at 1pm. You are welcome to make your own way by car. Bring a packed lunch if you wish. Tea & coffee available. Hopefully, there will be the opportunity for the Sacrament of Confession at the pilgrimage. The coach is expected back in Penrith by 6.30pm.

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Thurs 25 Sept ~ Parish AGM
Thurs 25 Sept ~ Parish AGM

St John Boste Parish Pastoral Council AGM on Thurs 25 Sept at 7.30pm in the Haydock Centre, Penrith. All welcome!

Afterwards, there is the usual PPC meeting for PPC members.

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Sat 13 Sept ~ Harvest Supper
Sat 13 Sept ~ Harvest Supper

7pm at Alston Masonic Hall. (£11, bring own drinks). Names & dietary needs to Mark by 7 Sept - 01434 382558 or vicar@alstonmoorcofe.org.uk

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Sun 14 Sept ~ Castlerigg Open Day
Sun 14 Sept ~ Castlerigg Open Day

Doors open at midday. Mass with Bishop Paul will be at 2pm. Come and see the place, take part in some activities, and enjoy afternoon tea.

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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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