First Fridays ~ Word on Fire, Adult Formation
For those interested in growing in, and forming their faith, join Deacon Charlie in the Haydock Centre, 12.30-1.30pm on First Fridays. The next session will be on Fri 8 Nov.
Readers at Mass
All readers are invited to a refresher with Deacon Charlie at 10am on Sat 9 Nov in St. Catherine’s Church.
Noah serving at St Wulstan’s
Recently, at St. Catherine’s, Noah was enrolled into the Guild of St. Stephen for altar servers. This weekend, he returned to St. Wulstan’s Alston to serve the Vigil Mass and Baptism.
Baptism of Ambrose David Murdo
At St. Wulstan’s Alston on 26 October, we celebrated the Baptism of Ambrose David Murdo.
Remembrance Sunday
10.30am Mass on Sunday 10 November will be a Requiem Mass for those who have died in the World Wars and more recent conflicts. Read more for details of Remembrance day services.
Events across our Parish
Please contact the Parish Office with dates for your group events - to help us see what’s going on across our four communities.
News from St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School ~ Diocesan Inspection
We have recently been inspected by the Diocese and are delighted with the outcome; there are 9 judgments overall, we received 5 Outstanding and 4 Good judgements. With an overall effectiveness of Good.
St Stephen's Guild for Altar Servers
On Sunday 13 October, Lucas, Daniel, Philip, Alice, Noah and Conall were enrolled into the Guild of St. Stephen at the 8.30am and 10.30am Masses at St Catherine’s and Jessie and Aeble at the 4 pm Mass in Appleby. See photos here.
Join our Gardening Club
We are a small friendly group at St Catherine’s that’s been meeting for a year and would be grateful for a little more help.
Oppose Assisted Suicide
The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales are calling on Catholics to unite in prayer and compassionate action to oppose assisted suicide.
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) for the Parish of St John Boste
The first meeting of PPC for the Parish of St John Boste was held on 26 Sept in Penrith - the minutes and finance report are now displayed on the notice boards.
Blessing of new chalices & paten for St Catherine's
On Wednesday 15 May, Fr. John blessed two new chalices and a paten to be used at St. Catherine’s Church.