4th July School News from our Primary Schools

St. Joseph’s

St. Joseph's Sports Day will be happening on Wednesday 9^th July. The main gates will be open from 1.45pm and refreshments will be available. 

As part of our Jubilee Year Pledge, every Friday we sell ice lollies in school to raise money for charities chosen by our Mini Vinnies. This week we will be raising money for St Cuthbert's Hospice . All donations would be gratefully received. This will be happening on Friday 11^th July. 

We would also like to invite everyone to join us for a Celebration Assembly on Friday 11^th July  at 3pm in the school hall.

The end of year mass will be happening on Wednesday 16^th July at 10am. All are welcome to attend.

Please contact the School Office if you would like to help with Our Friends of the School community and also if you would like to help at our upcoming Summer Fayre which is happening on Wednesday 16^th July.

Parish links with St Leonard's and our youth

This poster demonstrates all the work we have done to strengthen links with our parish community and St. Leonard’s School.

6th July 2025 - Thought from Fr. Colm

A few changes regarding Baptisms:

It is no longer practical to have Baptisms during Mass.

Nor is it sensible to have teas and coffees during the Baptism itself. The partitions are not soundproof. And so, as soon as Baptisms begin can we begin ending teas and coffee.

Whenever I’m doing the Baptism,  I will lock up after the Baptism party have left the premises. Thanks again for all your support. 

Our Journey in Faith begins again in the Autumn, so if you are interested, or know someone who might be interested, can you please give encouragement.

The weather forecast this Sunday is uncertain but as I write we hope it is good weather for the parish Picnic.

A number of you commented on how lovely the singing was at Michael Stoker’s funeral