HOLY WEEK 2025

for 7 days, 3 hours
St John the Evangelist, Carlinghow
Ealand Road Batley Leeds, WF17 8HW, United Kingdom

**HOLY WEEK**

**Sunday, 13th:** Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord (Red)
10 AM: Solemn Mass, Procession, Reading of the Passion
& Benediction @ Christ Church

Mon 14th Holy Monday, Purple:
12:30 The Holy Rosary
7pm Mass & Homily @ Christ Church

Tues 15th Holy Tuesday, Purple:
7pm Mass & Homily @ SJE
(Coffee after Mass)

Weds 16th Spy Wednesday, Purple:
7pm Mass & Homily @ Christ Church
(Coffee after Mass)

The Holy Paschal Triduum

Thurs 17th Maundy Thursday, White:
7pm Mass @ SJE: Institution of the Holy Eucharist and the Scared Priesthood,
Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and Solemn Vigil which concludes with Compline (Night Prayer) at 10pm

Fri 18th Good Friday, Red:
3pm @ SJE: The Liturgy of the Cross & Mass of the Presanctified
Stations of the Cross after the Solemn Liturgy.

Sat 19th Holy Saturday, Purple & Gold:
Church Cleaning during the day at both Parishes

6:30pm @ Christ Church the Solemn Easter Vigil

Sun 20th EASTER DAY, Gold:
10am @ SJE Solemn Mass & Benediction of Easter Day
(Bring and share Party after Mass).

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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Get in touch

Fr Jay Lawrence Hewitt SSC

Staincliffe Vicarage,
Staincliffe Hall Road,
Batley

WF17 7QX
Priest in Charge
07485539009
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HOLY WEEK 2025

for 7 days, 3 hours
St John the Evangelist, Carlinghow
Ealand Road Batley Leeds, WF17 8HW, United Kingdom

**HOLY WEEK**

**Sunday, 13th:** Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord (Red)
10 AM: Solemn Mass, Procession, Reading of the Passion
& Benediction @ Christ Church

Mon 14th Holy Monday, Purple:
12:30 The Holy Rosary
7pm Mass & Homily @ Christ Church

Tues 15th Holy Tuesday, Purple:
7pm Mass & Homily @ SJE
(Coffee after Mass)

Weds 16th Spy Wednesday, Purple:
7pm Mass & Homily @ Christ Church
(Coffee after Mass)

The Holy Paschal Triduum

Thurs 17th Maundy Thursday, White:
7pm Mass @ SJE: Institution of the Holy Eucharist and the Scared Priesthood,
Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and Solemn Vigil which concludes with Compline (Night Prayer) at 10pm

Fri 18th Good Friday, Red:
3pm @ SJE: The Liturgy of the Cross & Mass of the Presanctified
Stations of the Cross after the Solemn Liturgy.

Sat 19th Holy Saturday, Purple & Gold:
Church Cleaning during the day at both Parishes

6:30pm @ Christ Church the Solemn Easter Vigil

Sun 20th EASTER DAY, Gold:
10am @ SJE Solemn Mass & Benediction of Easter Day
(Bring and share Party after Mass).

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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