MASS TIMES OCTOBER 2026

October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary -The entire month encourages the faithful to pray the Rosary daily and meditate on the mysteries of Christ's life.

Thurs 1st, Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Doctor, white - No Mass today (Fr Jay Meeting with the Bishop of Beverley).

Fri 2nd The Holy Guardian Angels, white - No Mass, Fr Jay Day off

Sat 3rd Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, white/blue - No Mass, Fr Jay off (Fr Jay's 6th anniversary of Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood).

Sunday 4 October 2026, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Green, Solemn Mass 10am @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow. Celebrant & Preacher Fr David Burrows SSC.

Monday 5 October 2026
Monday of week 27 in Ordinary Time, Feria, Green, Mass 6pm @ Christ Church Stancliffe

Tues 6th, Feria Green,
Mass 12pm @ St John’s the Evangelist Carlinghow.
5pm Reception of the Coffin & Vespers of the Dead for the late Susan James
6pm SJE PCC Meeting @ The Vicarage

Wed 7th, Our Lady of the Rosary, Blue/White:
Solemn Requiem Mass, Black: 12.30pm for the late Susan James. @ Christ Church Stancliffe - Followed by the committal at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium at 2.00pm & the Funeral Reception at Heald's Hall.

Thurs 8th, Feria, Green, Mass 12pm @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow

Fri 9th, Saint John Henry Newman, Priest, Doctor - Feast, White, No Mass Fr Jay Day off

Saints Denis, Bishop, and his Companions, Martyrs, Red:
St John’s Coffee Morning 10am-12pm
Mass 12 @ St John’s the Evangelist Carlinghow

Sunday 11 October 2026, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 10am Solemn Mass @ Christ Church Stancliffe. PCC Meeting @12pm.

Mon 12th, Saint Wilfrid, Bishop and Missionary, White, Mass 6pm @ Christ Church Stancliffe

Tues 13th, Saint Edward the Confessor, King, White, Mass 7pm @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow. Coffee 7:30pm

Wed 14th Saint Callistus, Pope, Martyr, Red, Mass 12noon @ Christ Church Stancliffe. Coffee 12:30pm & Fr Jay Governor visit to Stancliffe CofE school.

Thurs 15th Saint Teresa of Ávila, Virgin, Doctor, White
Archdeacon's Parish Visitation 10-1pm all PCC members & parish officers to attend at their churches. No Mass today.
Friday 16th, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin, White, No Mass. Fr Jay Day Off

Sat 17th, Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop, Martyr, Red, Mass 12pm @ Christ Church.

Sunday 18 October 2026, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Green, 10am Solemn Mass @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow. (Harvest Festival).

Mon 19th, Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest, White, Mass 6pm @ Christ Church Stancliffe

Tues 20th, Feria, Green, Mass 7pm @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow. Coffee 12:30pm

Wed 21st, Feria, Green, Mass 12pm @ Christ Church, Stancliffe. Coffee 12:3pm.
(Fr Jay Collective worship & Governors meeting @ Staincliffe CofE School).

Thurs 22nd, Feria, Green, Mass 12pm @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow.

Fri 23rd, Saint John of Capistrano, Priest, White, No Mass today Fr Jay Day Off.

Sat 24th, Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Blue/White:
St John’s Coffee Morning 10am-12pm
Mass 12pm @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow

Sunday 25 October 2026, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Green, Solemn Mass @ Christ Church. (Day Light Savings time ends)

Mon 26th Saints Chad and Cedd, Bishops and Missionaries, White, Mass 6pm @ Christ Church Stancliffe.

Tues 27th, Feria, Green, Mass 7pm @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow

Weds 28th, Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles Feast, Red, Mass 12pm @ Christ Church Stancliffe. Coffee 12:30pm.

Thurs 29th, Feria, Green, Mass 12pm @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow

Fri 30th, Feria, Green, No Mass, Fr Jay Day Off

Sat 31st, Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Blue/White Mass - No Mass today, Fr Jay in meetings.

​Sunday Services
​We are two parishes but one community, and we alternate Sunday Mass between Christ Church, Staincliffe and St John the Evangelist, Carlinghow.
​To find out which church is hosting this coming Sunday, please check our current Notice Sheet or get in touch with us directly.
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The Solemn Parish Mass
​Our Sunday Mass is a family-friendly and accessible service where we welcome everyone to worship God in the beauty of holiness.
​The liturgy is traditionally Catholic and follows a "High Church" pattern, including:
​The Liturgy of the Word: Scriptural readings and a homily to guide our reflection.
​The Eucharist: The celebration and administration of Holy Communion, which serves as the climax of our worship.
​Ceremony & Music: The use of incense, bells, and plainchant, accompanied by traditional hymns and beautiful vestments.
​Marian Devotion: The service concludes with the Angelus (or the Regina Coeli during the Easter season).
​Fellowship
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Worship does not end with the final blessing. We warmly invite you to stay after the service for refreshments, delicious biscuits, and a chance to socialise with the community.

Weekday Mass:
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A simpler and shorter celebration of Holy Communion is held daily, offering a quiet space for prayer and reflection. Apart from Fridays (unless a Solemnity or High Day occurs), Mass is celebrated daily and shared between our two parishes.
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Our Weekly Schedule:
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Monday: 6:00 pm at Staincliffe.
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Tuesday: 7:00 pm at Carlinghow.
​Followed at 7:30 pm by coffee and a parish drop-in for enquiries regarding Baptisms, Weddings, and other life events.
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Wednesday: 12:00 noon at Staincliffe, followed by coffee and fellowship.
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Thursday: 12:00 noon at Carlinghow.
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Friday: No Mass (excepting Solemnities or High Days).
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Saturday & Sunday: Mass alternates between both churches.
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Stay Informed:
​As Saturday, Sunday locations and Friday Solemnities vary, please get in touch or consult the weekly Notice Sheet for the most up-to-date information.

Join us for a Christmas Concert.
​The Elland Male Voice Choir will perform at Staincliffe Parish Church this December.
​Date: Saturday 12th December
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Staincliffe Parish Church, Batley, WF17 7QZ
​Tickets are £6 for adults and £4 for children. Children under 2 attend free. Admission includes a mince pie and a warm drink.
​We will also hold a Grand Festive Raffle.
​Purchase tickets in advance from PCC members or on the door. Please see the attached flyer, 1791276084478.jpeg, for full details.
​We look forward to seeing you there.