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 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
EASTER MONDAY 6 Apr
No Mass
EASTER TUESDAY 7 Apr
No Mass
EASTER WEDNESDAY 8 Apr
No Mass
EASTER THURSDAY 9 Apr
No Mass
EASTER FRIDAY 10 Apr
12 noon at St Catherine’s
EASTER SATURDAY 11 Apr
6pm Vigil Mass at St Wulstan’s Alston
SUNDAY 12 Apr
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (Day of Divine Mercy)
8:30 & 10:30am at St Catherine’s
4pm at Our Lady of Appleby
Confessions
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
Also, anytime on request.
Devotions
HOLY ROSARY
6:40pm Thursday (resumes 23 Apr)
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 (NOT4 or 11 Apr)
PRAYER GROUP
Fridays 1.30pm in the Haydock Centre Quiet Room. You are most welcome to join us. (Resumes on 17 Apr)
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
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Easter Sunday
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Palm Sunday
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5th Sunday in Lent
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4th Sunday in Lent
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3rd Sunday in Lent
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2nd Sunday in Lent
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1st Sunday in Lent
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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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The Baptism of the Lord
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2nd Sunday after the Nativity
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4th Sunday of Advent/Holy Family
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3rd Sunday of Advent
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2nd Sunday of Advent
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1st Sunday of Advent
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Christ the King
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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
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All Saints
News
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.
Useful Links
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Catholic Voice
News from around the Diocese of Lancaster
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Faith & Justice
Diocese of Lancaster F&JC
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St Catherine's School
Our Catholic Primary School in Penrith
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Special collections etc
List of Special Collections and other events
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![Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales]()
CBCEW
Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
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The Kids' Bulletin
The Sunday Gospel for children
