Chrism Mass 2025

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Peter and St Leonard Church (Horbury)
St Peter and St Leonard Church (Horbury), Northgate Horbury Wakefield, WF4 6AS

A Chrism Mass for the the Society of Wilfred & Hilda parishes in the Diocese of Leeds with the Rt Revd Stephen Race, Bishop of Beverley.

Service includes the blessing of the three oils — the oil of catechumens, the oil of the infirm and holy chrism — which will be used in the administration of the sacraments throughout the coming year.

During this mass, the priests, deacons, and people gather around their Bishop, who blesses the Holy Oils for use in the coming year. These are: the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens & the Oil of Chrism. These oils are used in Baptism, Confirmation and Ordination as well as for Anointing of the Sick. Whenever the Holy Oils are used over the year the ministry of the Bishop, who consecrated them, is symbolically present.

The Chrism Mass reminds us of our oneness in Christ through Baptism and holy anointing, made possible by the ministry of the Bishop and his priests. The Chrism Mass is also the unity of the Bishop with his priests and people with the wider Church. During the liturgy, deacons and priests renew their vow of obedience to their Bishop and their commitment to serve God’s people. At the end of the Chrism Mass, the Holy Oils are brought back to parishes of the See for use in the coming year.

St Helen's Church Athersley

St. Helen's is the Church of England parish church for Athersley, Barnsley. We worship together on Sundays and daily throughout the week to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ, hear his word preached from the Bible, and receive him through the offering of the Mass. Our mission is to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to the doctrines and practices of the Catholic faith as received by the Church of England, both through the word and our deeds to love the Lord our God, to love our neighbours and love each other in our fellowship. We are committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and our services aim to put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.

gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image gallery image

Get in touch

Fr Peter Needham SSC

The Vicarage
27 Laithes Lane
Athersley
Barnsley

S71 3AF
Parish Priest
01226 934906
07507 555850
What's on

Chrism Mass 2025

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Peter and St Leonard Church (Horbury)
St Peter and St Leonard Church (Horbury), Northgate Horbury Wakefield, WF4 6AS

A Chrism Mass for the the Society of Wilfred & Hilda parishes in the Diocese of Leeds with the Rt Revd Stephen Race, Bishop of Beverley.

Service includes the blessing of the three oils — the oil of catechumens, the oil of the infirm and holy chrism — which will be used in the administration of the sacraments throughout the coming year.

During this mass, the priests, deacons, and people gather around their Bishop, who blesses the Holy Oils for use in the coming year. These are: the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens & the Oil of Chrism. These oils are used in Baptism, Confirmation and Ordination as well as for Anointing of the Sick. Whenever the Holy Oils are used over the year the ministry of the Bishop, who consecrated them, is symbolically present.

The Chrism Mass reminds us of our oneness in Christ through Baptism and holy anointing, made possible by the ministry of the Bishop and his priests. The Chrism Mass is also the unity of the Bishop with his priests and people with the wider Church. During the liturgy, deacons and priests renew their vow of obedience to their Bishop and their commitment to serve God’s people. At the end of the Chrism Mass, the Holy Oils are brought back to parishes of the See for use in the coming year.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Athersley: St Helen is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

More info