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 28 Mar
9am at St Catherine’s
6pm Vigil at St Wulstan’s Alston

SUNDAY 29 Mar
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
8:30 & 10:30am at St Catherine’s
4pm at Our Lady of Appleby

MONDAY 30 Mar
No Mass

TUESDAY 31 Mar
12 noon at Kirkby Stephen Parish Church in the Hartley Chapel

WEDNESDAY 1 Apr
9.15am at St Catherine’s
12.30pm at Our Lady of Appleby Requiem Mass for Kathleen Rigby

THURSDAY 2 Apr
MAUNDY THURSDAY
7pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St Catherine’s

FRIDAY 3 Apr
GOOD FRIDAY (Day of Fasting & Abstinence)
10am Stations of the Cross followed by Confessions
12 noon CTiP Walk of Witness from Penrith TIC
3pm Liturgy of the Passion at St Catherine’s, St Wulstan’s and Our Lady of Appleby
6.30pm Way of the Cross at St Catherine’s with Families Group
Special collection: for Holy Places

SATURDAY 4 Apr
HOLY SATURDAY
4pm Easter Vigil at St Wulstan’s Alston
7pm Easter Vigil at St Catherine’s (begins outside Haydock Centre with blessing of new fire)

SUNDAY 5 Apr
EASTER SUNDAY
8:30 & 10:30am at St Catherine’s
4pm at Our Lady of Appleby

Note: In this Diocese the Easter collection goes to the priest of the parish and forms a major part of his salary. Thank you for your support.

Confessions

Remaining opportunities for Confession at St Catherine’s before Easter:
Sat 28 Mar 9.30am-10am (or for as long as required) and Good Friday at 10.30am after 10am Stations of the Cross (for as long as required). Also, anytime on request.

Normally:
SATURDAY
9:30-10am at St Catherine’s (NOT 4 OR 11 Apr)
5:30pm at St Wulstan’s (NOT 4 Apr)
SUNDAY
3:30pm at Our Lady of Appleby

Confession can be requested at any time dependent on availabilty.

Devotions

HOLY ROSARY
6:40pm Thursday
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

PRAYER GROUP
Fridays 1.30pm in the Haydock Centre Quiet Room. You are most welcome to join us.

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

Tea & Coffee after Sunday Mass

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

Parish Newsletter / Year A

News

THE LATEST NEWS FROM AROUND OUR PARISH, DIOCESE AND AFAR
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday

The 10.30am Mass this Sunday begins with the Solemn Procession and those who are able gather outside the Haydock Centre. We plan to have a donkey once again.

Members of Christ Church will join us for the initial Rite held outside before their own Service. A warm welcome to them.

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THE EASTER TRIDUUM
THE EASTER TRIDUUM

These three celebrations are a unity and they give meaning to everything else in our lives as Catholics. Please make the Triduum a priority in your diary. Read more for Liturgies & Locations.

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3 Apr ~ Good Friday for Families Group
3 Apr ~ Good Friday for Families Group

6.30pm Way of the Cross in St Catherine’s Church, followed by food and activities in the Haydock Centre.

You are warmly invited to join us.

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Curry Aid
Curry Aid

Jessie has recently returned from India and wishes to thank all who supported Curry Aid. Read more for photos and a letter of thanks from the Sisters in the orphanage.

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Alpha course
Alpha course

Read more for details.

Who do you know that you could bring to Alpha?

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News from St Catherine’s Primary School
News from St Catherine’s Primary School

We wish everyone a lovely break and a blessed Easter season.

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Catholic Voice available
Catholic Voice available

Catholic Voice for Easter 2026 is available now - see button at the bottom of this page.

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100 Club
100 Club

Please don’t forget to renew, even better set up a standing order so you never have to remember again!

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Gift Aid Envelopes commencing 6th April 2026
Gift Aid Envelopes commencing 6th April 2026

Your 2026/27 Yellow envelopes (including the blue Special Collections) are ready for you to collect in the Narthex…

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Finding God in Eden
Finding God in Eden

These retreats or 'Walking Prayer workshops' are offered ecumenically and draw on Ignatian Spirituality whilst being in the beauty of the countryside.

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23-30 July ~ Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
23-30 July ~ Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

For more information and booking details Read More

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Confirmations
Confirmations

Congratulations to all who received the Sacrament recently when Bishop Paul visited Alston and Penrith. Read more for photos …

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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:

Haydock Centre

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:

Support Monze Mission Hospital

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.

Contact Fr John about the sacraments

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