The SVP will be holding their annual Christmas Party on Saturday, 6th December in the Jubilee Room at St. Joseph’s from 12.00 noon. There is a list at the back of both churches for you to put in your name and a contact number if you would like to attend, and also indicate whether you would like a lift.
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We would be grateful to the parish for any donations of raffle prizes.
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This year's retreat will take place on:
Friday 27th Feb - Sunday 1st March 2026
at Castlerigg Manor, Keswick, CA12 4AR
The cost of the retreat is £130 per person. This includes all meals, accommodation and some light snacks throughout the weekend. Transport is not included.Â
The theme of the retreat is Storytelling. We will be exploring the great stories in the Bible, our own personal stories and the collective stories we share as a community. There will be opportunities for group discussion, personal reflection and exploration of the local area. Â
Payment for the retreat can be made in full (£130) or in two instalments of £65. Payment in full must be made by January 23rd 2026.Â
Payment can be made to the following account:
Katie Flood
04-00-03
86557453
Monzo AccountÂ
When completing a payment please use the reference NameKeswick26.Â
Single/en suite rooms cannot be guaranteed due to limited availability but we make every effort to provide suitable alternatives where needed.Â
For more details or if you have any questions, contact Katie on 07807 935066.
To book your place on the retreat, please use the link on the parish website or contact Katie to receive the link directly to your device. https://forms.gle/PHgjw426XU7UuA7T7
Our annual Memorial Sunday Mass will take place on Sunday 23rd November at St. Joseph's at 3.00pm.  All families of deceased parishioners who have been bereaved during the past year will receive a personal invitation from Fr. Colm to come along and light a candle in remembrance of their loved ones.  Fr. Colm will light three larger candles (one for St. Joseph’s, one for St. Godric’s, and one for St. Bede’s Chapel) which represent the deceased members of the wider parish and our families and friends. These will be lit at every Mass until Christmas. Please come along to the Mass and join us for seasonal refreshments in the Jubilee Room afterwards. Everyone welcome.
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