This year our study topic will be the psalms focusing on those predominantly use during Lent and Easter. The study is open to everyone and is a fitting preparation for Holy Week and Easter.
Study will run for five weeks, meeting each Monday during Lent.

From the Divine Office. The Liturgy of the Hours according to the Roman Rite. Morning Prayer in common every Wednesday at 8.30am.

Meet Our Lord and Saviour in the eucharist, spend thirty minutes in prayer and quiet reflection. This week all at S. Leonards unless otherwise stated.
All restrictions put in place to combat the Covid Pandemic have now been set aside. However, individuals are asked to act responsibly and respect each other's space. If you prefer to continue with precautions such as a mask and hand sanitizing then please feel free to do so, the pandemic has not yet gone away.
The Mass times this week are Wednesday 9.30am at All Saints Arksey, Thursday 7pm at St. Leonard's, Friday 9.30am at S. Leonard's and Sunday a Sung Mass at All Saints Arksey at 9am and Sung Mass at S. Leonard's at 11.00am.

Also known as the Way of the Cross or the Way of Sorrows or the Via Crucis. A series of images representing Christ's journey along the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem to Calvary.
Guide is O Lord on our spiritual pilgrimage by contemplating the Passion of Christ and our reparation for the suffering and insults endured by Jesus during his Passion.
Week 1 All Saints Arksey 26.2.2026 at 12 noon.
Week 2 S. Leonard's 4.3.2026 at 5pm.
Week 3 All Saints Arksey 12.3.2026 - time to be fixed.
Week 4 S. Leonard's 20.3.2026 at 2pm.

Due to other commitments the days of this event will either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, the time of the event will also vary

If you like to sing and praise the Lord, come along, you will be welcome.

A time for prayer and reflection as we contemplate the joyful mysteries, the luminous mysteries, the sorrowful mysteries and the glorious mysteries. We begin with the Our Father, three Hail Mary's and the Glory Be, but if you are not sure come along for this time of quiet and someone will help you out.
Coffee and Cake is provided afterwards.

A Sung Mass using the current Roman Rite.

On this day the Church recalls the entrance of Christ the Lord into Jerusalem to accomplish his Paschal Mystery. The memorial of this entrance takes the form of a procession, a solemn entrance before the main Mass. The faithful hold branches (palm crosses) that are blessed and the first gospel is read before processing into the parish church.
Ride on, ride on in majesty, in lowly pomp ride on to die.

Just what it says, a lunch consisting of a main course and a dessert plus drinks for those of a certain age. The lunch is free but donations are invited to help cover the cost. The event is not confined to those who attend our church so bring friends. relatives, neighbours, everyone will be made welcome. Join us for a good meal, conversation and fellowship. Obviously we need to know who is coming beforehand as well as any allergies or other dietary needs.

The Easter Triduum begins on Holy Thursday with the Mass of the Lords Supper in four parts.
1. The introductory Rites and Liturgy of the Word.
2. The washing of feet.
3. The Liturgy of the Eucharist.
4. The transfer of the most blessed sacrament to a place of repose followed by the 'The Watch' until midnight, a period of prayer and adoration.
'Will you not stay with me a little while'
Join us for this most Holy Week.

On the afternoon of this day there takes place the celebration of the Lord's Passion consisting of three parts.
1. The Liturgy of the Word including the the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John and the solemn intercessions.
2. The Adoration of the Holy Cross.
3. Holy Communion (in one kind). The blessed sacrament is brought from the place of repose to the altar.
Join us for this is the day when all who claim to be Christian should be at Mass.

In the early evening of Good Friday we pause and reflect on the profound events of the day. We allow our thoughts to turn to prayer and to hope. Maria Desolata retraces the way of the cross from St. Mary's perspective. Imagine her journey home after the crucifixion of her son. What pain, what anguish, what agonies she must have experienced.

On Holy Saturday the church waits at the Lord's tomb in prayer and fasting meditating on his passion and death and on his resurrection.
The Easter Vigil in the Holy night is the greatest and most noble of all solemnities and is in four parts.
1. The solemn of the Vigil or Lucernarium, this includes the blessing of the fire, preparation of the Paschal Candle and a procession during which the Easter Proclamation or Exsultet is sung.
2. The Liturgy of the Word.
3. The Baptismal Liturgy including the renewal of baptismal promises.
4. The Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Come and celebrate the the resurrection of the Lord with us. Yes, it is a long service but how can you better spend your time?
CHRIST IS RISEN. HE IS RISEN INDEED.

After the wonderful (but tiring) celebrations of the last three days a quiet relaxing Mass at a time more suited to the young and very young.

Just what it says, a curry and Karaoke night at S. Leonard's Church. It is a bring your own bottle event or if you prefer a flask of something warming but the curry with all the extras will be provided and you will provide the karaoke. Bring your friends, it could be fun.
Tickets for the event are £10.00 per person.

The election of Churchwardens will take place at the Annual Vestry Meeting.
The APCM will include the election of Church Council members, a report on the proceedings of the Church Council, a report on the financial affairs of the parish, a report on the proceedings of the Deanery Synod, a report by the Electoral Roll Officer and and the Chair's report.