MASS TIMES, DEVOTIONS & EVENTS FOR LENT 2026 (MARCH 1ST -28TH)

Occurring
for 24 days
Venue
St John the Evangelist, Carlinghow
Address
Ealand Road Batley Leeds, WF17 8HW, United Kingdom

MASS TIMES, DEVOTIONS & EVENTS FOR LENT 2026 (MARCH 1ST -28TH)

March is traditionally dedicated to St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As his feast day is March 19, the entire month is dedicated to honouring him as a model of obedience, fatherhood, and protector of the Church.

Sunday 1 March 2026 2nd Sunday of Lent, Purple:
10am Solemn Mass @ Christ Church.
6pm Vespers & Benediction @ St John the Evangelist.

Monday 2 March 2026, Monday of the 2nd week of Lent, Purple:
11:30 Mass @ Christ Church
12pm The Holy Rosary @ Christ Church
3-4:30pm Lent Study Group, Subject: The Mystics, Mysticism & Julian of Norwich @ Christ Church - All welcome

Tuesday 3 March 2026, Tuesday of the 2nd week of Lent, Purple:
2pm Fr Jay officiating at a funeral at Dewsbury Moore Crematorium.
7pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist
7:30pm Coffee

Wednesday 4 March 2026, Wednesday of the 2nd week of Lent, Purple:
11:15 Stations of the Cross @ Christ Church Staincliffe
12pm Mass @ Christ Church Staincliffe
12:30pm Coffee @ Christ Church Staincliffe

Thursday 5 March 2026, Thursday of the 2nd week of Lent, Purple:
12pm Mass @ St John’s the Evangelist Carlinghow

Friday 6 March 2026, Friday of the 2nd week of Lent, Purple: No Service (Rest Day)

Saturday 7 March 2026, Saturday of the 2nd week of Lent, Purple:
12pm Mass @ Christ Church Staincliffe

Sunday 8 March 2026, 3rd Sunday of Lent, Purple:
10am Solemn Mass @ St John the Evangelist.
6pm Vespers & Benediction @ Christ Church

Monday 9 March 2026, Monday of the 3rd week of Lent, Purple:
11:30 Mass @ Christ Church
12pm The Holy Rosary @ Christ Church
3-4:30pm Lent Study Group @ Christ Church

Tuesday 10 March 2026, Tuesday of the 3rd week of Lent, Purple:
7pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist
7:30pm Coffee

Wednesday 11 March 2026, Wednesday of the 3rd week of Lent, Purple:
12pm Mass @ Christ Church
12:30pm Coffee

Thursday 12 March 2026, Thursday of the 3rd week of Lent, Purple:
12pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow
12:30pm Stations of the Cross

Friday 13 March 2026, Friday of the 3rd week of Lent, Purple: No Service (Rest Day)

Saturday 14 March 2026, Saturday of the 3rd week of Lent, Purple:
10am -12pm St John’s Coffee Morning
12pm Mass @ St John’s the Evangelist Carlinghow

Sunday 15 March 2026, 4th Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday), Rose:
10am Solemn Mass @ Christ Church
12noon Christ Church PCC Meeting- Ratify Account for APCM in May
6pm Vespers & Benediction @ St John the Evangelist

Monday 16 March 2026, Monday of the 4th week of Lent, Purple:
11:30 Mass @ Christ Church
12pm The Holy Rosary @ Christ Church
3-4:30pm Lent Study Group @ Christ Church

Tuesday 17 March 2026, St Patrick (Feast), White:
7pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist, 7:30pm Coffee

Wednesday 18 March 2026, Wednesday of the 4th week of Lent, Purple:
11:15am Stations of the Cross @ Christ Church
12pm Mass @ Christ Church
12:30 Stations of the Cross @ Christ Church

Thursday 19 March 2026, St Joseph, Spouse of the BVM (Solemnity), White:
Solemn Mass 12noon @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow
2:30pm Fr Jay @ School Governors

Friday 20 March 2026, Friday of the 4th week of Lent, Purple: No Service (Rest Day)

Saturday 21 March 2026, Saturday of the 4th week of Lent, Purple:
12pm Mass @ Christ Church

Sunday 22 March 2026, 5th Sunday of Lent, Purple:
10am Solemn Mass @ St John the Evangelist
12pm APCM - Community Attendance encouraged.
6pm Vespers & Benediction @ Christ Church

Monday 23 March 2026, Monday of the 5th week of Lent, Purple:
11:30 Mass @ Christ Church
12pm The Holy Rosary @ Christ Church
3-4:30pm Lent Study Group @ Christ Church

Tuesday 24 March 2026, Tuesday of the 5th week of Lent, Purple: 7pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist, 7:30pm Coffee

Wednesday 25 March 2026, The Annunciation of the Lord (Solemnity), White:
12pm Solemn Mass @ Christ Church Staincliffe
12:45pm Coffee

Thursday 26 March 2026, Thursday of the 5th week of Lent, Purple:
12pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow
12:30pm Stations of the Cross

Friday 27 March 2026, Friday of the 5th week of Lent, Purple: No Service (Rest Day)

Saturday 28 March 2026, Saturday of the 5th week of Lent, Purple:
10am - 12pm St John’s Coffee Morning
12pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow

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

Get in touch

Fr Jay Lawrence Hewitt SSC

Staincliffe Vicarage,
Staincliffe Hall Road,
Batley

WF17 7QX
Priest in Charge
07485539009
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MASS TIMES, DEVOTIONS & EVENTS FOR LENT 2026 (MARCH 1ST -28TH)

Occurring
for 24 days
Venue
St John the Evangelist, Carlinghow
Address
Ealand Road Batley Leeds, WF17 8HW, United Kingdom

MASS TIMES, DEVOTIONS & EVENTS FOR LENT 2026 (MARCH 1ST -28TH)

March is traditionally dedicated to St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As his feast day is March 19, the entire month is dedicated to honouring him as a model of obedience, fatherhood, and protector of the Church.

Sunday 1 March 2026 2nd Sunday of Lent, Purple:
10am Solemn Mass @ Christ Church.
6pm Vespers & Benediction @ St John the Evangelist.

Monday 2 March 2026, Monday of the 2nd week of Lent, Purple:
11:30 Mass @ Christ Church
12pm The Holy Rosary @ Christ Church
3-4:30pm Lent Study Group, Subject: The Mystics, Mysticism & Julian of Norwich @ Christ Church - All welcome

Tuesday 3 March 2026, Tuesday of the 2nd week of Lent, Purple:
2pm Fr Jay officiating at a funeral at Dewsbury Moore Crematorium.
7pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist
7:30pm Coffee

Wednesday 4 March 2026, Wednesday of the 2nd week of Lent, Purple:
11:15 Stations of the Cross @ Christ Church Staincliffe
12pm Mass @ Christ Church Staincliffe
12:30pm Coffee @ Christ Church Staincliffe

Thursday 5 March 2026, Thursday of the 2nd week of Lent, Purple:
12pm Mass @ St John’s the Evangelist Carlinghow

Friday 6 March 2026, Friday of the 2nd week of Lent, Purple: No Service (Rest Day)

Saturday 7 March 2026, Saturday of the 2nd week of Lent, Purple:
12pm Mass @ Christ Church Staincliffe

Sunday 8 March 2026, 3rd Sunday of Lent, Purple:
10am Solemn Mass @ St John the Evangelist.
6pm Vespers & Benediction @ Christ Church

Monday 9 March 2026, Monday of the 3rd week of Lent, Purple:
11:30 Mass @ Christ Church
12pm The Holy Rosary @ Christ Church
3-4:30pm Lent Study Group @ Christ Church

Tuesday 10 March 2026, Tuesday of the 3rd week of Lent, Purple:
7pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist
7:30pm Coffee

Wednesday 11 March 2026, Wednesday of the 3rd week of Lent, Purple:
12pm Mass @ Christ Church
12:30pm Coffee

Thursday 12 March 2026, Thursday of the 3rd week of Lent, Purple:
12pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow
12:30pm Stations of the Cross

Friday 13 March 2026, Friday of the 3rd week of Lent, Purple: No Service (Rest Day)

Saturday 14 March 2026, Saturday of the 3rd week of Lent, Purple:
10am -12pm St John’s Coffee Morning
12pm Mass @ St John’s the Evangelist Carlinghow

Sunday 15 March 2026, 4th Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday), Rose:
10am Solemn Mass @ Christ Church
12noon Christ Church PCC Meeting- Ratify Account for APCM in May
6pm Vespers & Benediction @ St John the Evangelist

Monday 16 March 2026, Monday of the 4th week of Lent, Purple:
11:30 Mass @ Christ Church
12pm The Holy Rosary @ Christ Church
3-4:30pm Lent Study Group @ Christ Church

Tuesday 17 March 2026, St Patrick (Feast), White:
7pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist, 7:30pm Coffee

Wednesday 18 March 2026, Wednesday of the 4th week of Lent, Purple:
11:15am Stations of the Cross @ Christ Church
12pm Mass @ Christ Church
12:30 Stations of the Cross @ Christ Church

Thursday 19 March 2026, St Joseph, Spouse of the BVM (Solemnity), White:
Solemn Mass 12noon @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow
2:30pm Fr Jay @ School Governors

Friday 20 March 2026, Friday of the 4th week of Lent, Purple: No Service (Rest Day)

Saturday 21 March 2026, Saturday of the 4th week of Lent, Purple:
12pm Mass @ Christ Church

Sunday 22 March 2026, 5th Sunday of Lent, Purple:
10am Solemn Mass @ St John the Evangelist
12pm APCM - Community Attendance encouraged.
6pm Vespers & Benediction @ Christ Church

Monday 23 March 2026, Monday of the 5th week of Lent, Purple:
11:30 Mass @ Christ Church
12pm The Holy Rosary @ Christ Church
3-4:30pm Lent Study Group @ Christ Church

Tuesday 24 March 2026, Tuesday of the 5th week of Lent, Purple: 7pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist, 7:30pm Coffee

Wednesday 25 March 2026, The Annunciation of the Lord (Solemnity), White:
12pm Solemn Mass @ Christ Church Staincliffe
12:45pm Coffee

Thursday 26 March 2026, Thursday of the 5th week of Lent, Purple:
12pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow
12:30pm Stations of the Cross

Friday 27 March 2026, Friday of the 5th week of Lent, Purple: No Service (Rest Day)

Saturday 28 March 2026, Saturday of the 5th week of Lent, Purple:
10am - 12pm St John’s Coffee Morning
12pm Mass @ St John the Evangelist Carlinghow

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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