Solemn Mass, The Holy Family, 10am @ St John’s

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St John the Evangelist, Carlinghow
Ealand Road Batley Leeds, WF17 8HW, United Kingdom
The Feast of the Holy Family is a wonderful celebration that takes place in the Church on the Sunday after Christmas. This special day honours Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as the perfect example for all Christian families. During the liturgy, we focus on the importance of family unity, love, and obedience, reflecting on how these amazing virtues were beautifully shown in the Holy Family. It's an excellent time for us to appreciate and celebrate the love that binds our families together!

St John the Evangelist, Carlinghow

Welcome to the United Benefice of Christ Church Stancliffe and St John's the Evangelist in Carlinghow. We are a welcoming, friendly, and social community of Christians located in Batley, West Yorkshire, within the Diocese of Leeds. We are affiliated with the Society and are under the episcopal oversight of the Bishop of Beverley. A priest from the Society of the Holy Cross also serves our parish. We proudly uphold the Catholic tradition of the Church of England and celebrate Mass daily within the Benefice. Our worship is characterized by high church practices, including rich ceremonial elements, beautiful vestments, incense, bells, traditional hymns, and plainchant. We also hold a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the Saints. Everyone is welcome to attend our services and events. For more information about our services, baptisms, weddings, funerals, or other life events, please contact our Parish Priest, Fr. Jay Lawrence Hewitt SSC.

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Fr Jay Lawrence Hewitt SSC

Staincliffe Vicarage,
Staincliffe Hall Road,
Batley

WF17 7QX
Priest in Charge
07485539009
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Solemn Mass, The Holy Family, 10am @ St John’s

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St John the Evangelist, Carlinghow
Ealand Road Batley Leeds, WF17 8HW, United Kingdom

The Feast of the Holy Family is a wonderful celebration that takes place in the Church on the Sunday after Christmas. This special day honours Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as the perfect example for all Christian families. During the liturgy, we focus on the importance of family unity, love, and obedience, reflecting on how these amazing virtues were beautifully shown in the Holy Family. It's an excellent time for us to appreciate and celebrate the love that binds our families together!

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Carlinghow: St John the Evangelist 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 Katherin 07765132447 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Team email: [email protected] Office number: 0113 353 0257. 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."

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