Parish News

Christine Cheselfine exhibited her showcase of contemporary Christian Art Work at Our Lady of Lourdes last weekend. The pictures were met with great interest by the many people that came to visit the newly refurbished church

We now have a dedicated page of the refurbishments of Our Lady of Lourdes You can view them here

Would you like to get to know others in the parish? The dates for the next Tuesday evening socials are the 9th of April and 7th of May. Please note that the April date has changed to the second Tuesday in the month due to its proximity to Easter. Do come along for a chat and a drink/pizza at the Meanwood Tavern. New faces and old are welcome! We will walk up after mass, or you can meet us there at 7.45pm. For any questions, or to join the WhatsApp group for reminders, please get in touch with Joaquim Messa on 07454 678034 or Sarah Messa on 07952723416.

5-11th July 2024 from Leeds/Bradford Airport: The theme is ‘and that people should come in Procession’. Booking is now open. Please book with Tangney Tours T: 01732 886666 or online: https://www.tangney-tours.com/tours-and-pilgrimages/diocese-leeds/. For further information please visit our website at https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/lourdes-pilgrimage/ .  If you are interested in volunteering, (especially appealing for doctors, particularly GPs and nurses) please contact: lourdes.enquiries@dioceseofleeds.org.uk . Dates for your diary: Sunday 14th April Meet the pilgrims, Hinsley Hall, 2-4pm. Saturday 8th June Pre-departure Mass 11:30am Leeds Cathedral.

Meet every Monday at 9.30am at St Urban’s. More help is desperately needed.  If you can spare anytime from 9.30 to 11.30am (even half an hour) it will be much appreciated.

Here are a few photos from St Urbans float from the Leeds St Patrick’s Day parade

Bishop Marcus will celebrate Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes on Wednesday 28th February at 6.30pm to give thanks for the refurbishment. Light refreshments will be served after Mass.

The Piety stall has a large range of cards for St Patrick’s Day, Easter, First Communion and the usual sympathy and Mass cards. They can be paid for on the Dona machine or by Cash at the stall.

Warm and Welcome Spaces at St Urban’s Meeting Room open every Tuesday (in term time) from 9am to 12 noon (for pregnant mums and small babies) and from 1pm to 3pm (open to all). Hot drinks and snacks including soup are available (free of charge).