Important Notice: Return of Parish Priest & Christmas Schedule

for 13 days, 1 hour
St John the Evangelist, Carlinghow
Ealand Road Batley Leeds, WF17 8HW, United Kingdom

Important Notice: Return of Parish Priest & Christmas Schedule
The United Benefice of Christ Church Stancliffe & St John’s the Evangelist Carlinghow
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We are pleased to share that our Parish Priest, Father Jay Lawrence Hewitt, has recovered and will be resuming his duties this Thursday 18th December 2025.
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As Father Jay settles back into the life of the Benefice, he will be focusing on liturgical responsibilities, light pastoral duties, and our Christmas services. He is also beginning to work through a backlog of administrative tasks; we thank you for your patience as he catches up on these matters. We are very grateful for the prayers and support shown during his absence.

​Liturgical Timetable: December 2025

​Week 3 of Advent

• ​Thursday 18 Dec: Thursday of the 3rd week of Advent (Purple) — NO MASS

• ​Friday 19 Dec: Friday of the 3rd week of Advent (Purple) — NO MASS

• ​Saturday 20 Dec: Saturday of the 3rd week of Advent (Purple) — NO MASS

• ​Sunday 21 Dec: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Purple) — SOLEMN MASS 10am @ Christ Church (Father Jay’s first service back)

• ​Monday 22 Dec: Monday of the 4th week of Advent (Purple) — Mass 12noon @ Christ Church

• ​Tuesday 23 Dec: St John of Kanty (White) — Mass 7pm @ St John’s
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The Nativity of the Lord
• ​Wednesday 24 Dec (Christmas Eve): 12noon Mass — CANCELLED

• ​Wednesday 24 Dec: Vigil Mass of Christmas (White) — 6pm @ Christ Church

• ​Wednesday 24 Dec: MIDNIGHT MASS (Gold) — 10pm @ St John’s

• ​Thursday 25 Dec: Christmas Day (White/Gold) — SOLEMN MASS 10am @ Christ Church

​The Octave of Christmas

• ​Friday 26 Dec: St Stephen, First Martyr (Red) — Mass 12noon @ Christ Church (Offered for St Stephen’s House, Oxford)

• ​Saturday 27 Dec: St John, Apostle & Evangelist (White/Gold) — Solemn Mass 12noon @ St John’s (Patronal Feast)

• ​Sunday 28 Dec: The Holy Family (White) — Solemn Mass 10am @ St John’s

• ​Monday 29 Dec: St Thomas à Becket (Red) — Mass 12noon @ Christ Church

• ​Tuesday 30 Dec: Sixth day in the Octave — NO MASS

• ​Wednesday 31 Dec: Seventh day in the Octave — NO MASS
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Thank you for your continued understanding and support. 🙏🏼💙🙏🏼

St John the Evangelist, Carlinghow

Welcome to our United Benefice

​Welcome to the United Benefice of Christ Church, Stancliffe and St John the Evangelist, Carlinghow. We are a vibrant, friendly, and social community of Christians situated in Batley, West Yorkshire, within the Diocese of Leeds.

​Our Tradition and Oversight

​As a parish committed to the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, we are affiliated with The Society and receive episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Beverley. Our community is served by a priest of the Society of the Holy Cross (SSC).

​Our Worship

​The Eucharist is at the very heart of our life together, and Mass is celebrated daily within the Benefice. Our worship is grounded in "High Church" practice, offering a sensory and prayerful experience through:

​Rich Ceremonial & Vestments: Traditional liturgy that honours the beauty of holiness.

​Sacred Music: The use of traditional hymns and the ancient beauty of plainchant.

​Incense & Bells: Elements that lift our hearts and minds toward the divine.

​Devotion: A deep and enduring reverence for the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the Saints.

​Join Us

​Whether you are a lifelong Anglo-Catholic, a curious visitor, or someone seeking a spiritual home, everyone is welcome to join us for our services and social events.

​Contact and Life Events

​For enquiries regarding our regular services, or to discuss Baptisms (Christenings), Weddings, and Funerals, please reach out to our Parish Priest.

​Parish Priest: Fr Jay Lawrence Hewitt SSC

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Get in touch

Fr Jay Lawrence Hewitt SSC

Staincliffe Vicarage,
Staincliffe Hall Road,
Batley

WF17 7QX
Priest in Charge
07485539009
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Important Notice: Return of Parish Priest & Christmas Schedule

for 13 days, 1 hour
St John the Evangelist, Carlinghow
Ealand Road Batley Leeds, WF17 8HW, United Kingdom

Important Notice: Return of Parish Priest & Christmas Schedule
The United Benefice of Christ Church Stancliffe & St John’s the Evangelist Carlinghow
​
We are pleased to share that our Parish Priest, Father Jay Lawrence Hewitt, has recovered and will be resuming his duties this Thursday 18th December 2025.
​
As Father Jay settles back into the life of the Benefice, he will be focusing on liturgical responsibilities, light pastoral duties, and our Christmas services. He is also beginning to work through a backlog of administrative tasks; we thank you for your patience as he catches up on these matters. We are very grateful for the prayers and support shown during his absence.

​Liturgical Timetable: December 2025

​Week 3 of Advent

• ​Thursday 18 Dec: Thursday of the 3rd week of Advent (Purple) — NO MASS

• ​Friday 19 Dec: Friday of the 3rd week of Advent (Purple) — NO MASS

• ​Saturday 20 Dec: Saturday of the 3rd week of Advent (Purple) — NO MASS

• ​Sunday 21 Dec: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Purple) — SOLEMN MASS 10am @ Christ Church (Father Jay’s first service back)

• ​Monday 22 Dec: Monday of the 4th week of Advent (Purple) — Mass 12noon @ Christ Church

• ​Tuesday 23 Dec: St John of Kanty (White) — Mass 7pm @ St John’s
​
The Nativity of the Lord
• ​Wednesday 24 Dec (Christmas Eve): 12noon Mass — CANCELLED

• ​Wednesday 24 Dec: Vigil Mass of Christmas (White) — 6pm @ Christ Church

• ​Wednesday 24 Dec: MIDNIGHT MASS (Gold) — 10pm @ St John’s

• ​Thursday 25 Dec: Christmas Day (White/Gold) — SOLEMN MASS 10am @ Christ Church

​The Octave of Christmas

• ​Friday 26 Dec: St Stephen, First Martyr (Red) — Mass 12noon @ Christ Church (Offered for St Stephen’s House, Oxford)

• ​Saturday 27 Dec: St John, Apostle & Evangelist (White/Gold) — Solemn Mass 12noon @ St John’s (Patronal Feast)

• ​Sunday 28 Dec: The Holy Family (White) — Solemn Mass 10am @ St John’s

• ​Monday 29 Dec: St Thomas à Becket (Red) — Mass 12noon @ Christ Church

• ​Tuesday 30 Dec: Sixth day in the Octave — NO MASS

• ​Wednesday 31 Dec: Seventh day in the Octave — NO MASS
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Thank you for your continued understanding and support. 🙏🏼💙🙏🏼

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Carlinghow: St John the Evangelist is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Katherin 07765132447 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Team email: [email protected] Office number: 0113 353 0257. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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